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Building glut casts shadow on shipping confidence

Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry have stabilised, according to a new survey by leading shipping accountants and advisers Moore Stephens.

ISSA head warns on green issues

Ship suppliers must take a lead on the environment in providing services to their customers and need to be more vigilant when asked to dispose of shipboard waste, warns International Shipsuppliers & Services Association president Jens Olsen.

IBIA kills rumours of delay on EU fuel directive

The International Bunker Industry Association has responded to confusion over a new requirement for all ships to use low-sulphur fuel while berthed in EU ports.

Grimaldi boost for maintenance package

Cargo access specialist Cargotec has signed two new MacGregor Onboard Care all-inclusive contracts with Naples-based ro-ro shipowner Grimaldi Group.

Marseilles Fos set to bounce back

Throughput at leading French cargo port Marseilles Fos fell 13.3% to 83 million tonnes last year – compared with 96MT in 2008 – but capital investment soared and most development plans stayed on track despite one of the port’s sharpest-ever trade reversals.

Quality drive to spearhead SKANReg growth

The London-based St Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) is to expand its flag state inspectors network as part of a quality-led growth drive.

Class trio upgrade websites

Three leading classification societies have announced major enhancements to their websites.

KD Marine enter into alliance agreement with Mermaid Offshore Services

KD Marine and Mermaid Offshore Services (MOS) have jointly entered into an alliance agreement that will enable KD Marine to provide fully integrated saturation, air diving, daughter craft and ROV services from the advanced DSV the 'Mermaid Endurer' in the European market.

Emergency logistics services help prevent environmental disaster

Emergency logistics provider Evolution Time Critical is facilitating rapid deliveries of vital parts for global marine salvage company Titan Salvage for urgent operations at sea

Viking celebrates 50 years of saving and protecting people at sea

2010 marks the year in which Viking Life-Saving Equipment can celebrate its 50th anniversary as a world leader in maritime and offshore safety equipment and servicing.

Cargotec in eco-friendly breakthrough

Cargotec has won a breakthrough deal for its new environmentally friendly equipment range with an order for 24 electric-drive MacGregor cranes for a series of eight 16,900 dwt bulkers being built in China by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineeering.

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Advanced e-commerce solution for WSS customers

Wilhelmsen Ships Service has taken its latest step in refining its e-commerce solution to offer the market further cost efficiencies and speed up the adoption of e-commerce.

The Future of Shipping according to Rohit Talwar – Video Online!

At last years IMPA Conference Rohit Talwar looked at the global shipping industry and the shape of things to come...Working with IMPA he considered the impact of purchasing and supply and developments that are taking place, reflecting on his observations and research against a back-drop of global trends and change.

IMPA lands discount deal for major new LMA seminars

Reducing ship operating costs and improving supply chain management will be examined at two new seminars from Lloyd’s Maritime Academy in London in April – and IMPA members are being offered a 20% discount on the fees.

The 2010 IMPA Purchasing Professionals Salary Survey...Get Involved Today!

How does your pay measure up against other purchasing staff around the world? Do you want to know how you’re fairing in the salary stakes? With your assistance IMPA is going to help you find out

WSS wins support role in Rotterdam port project

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is to provide ships agency services to Dutch marine contractor Van Oord for the Maasvlakte 2 port expansion project in Rotterdam.

HMS unites Singapore brands

The three Singapore-based companies within Germany’s Hanseatic Marine Services group have been re-named as HMS Far East.

Garrets hatches ethical egg plan

London-based marine contract catering company Garrets International is introducing a free-range egg policy for customer fleets to satisfy changing public attitudes and to pre-empt EU rules due in 2012.

International extends primer options

International Paint is marketing a new range of universal primers to provide shipbuilders with customised products that address different regulatory and commercial needs around the world.

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