Asia Risk Assessment 2017
Steve Vickers, the CEO of the Hong Kong-based consultancy company, has a hard-earned reputation for being one of the keenest observers of political and economic developments in the region.
Port of Montreal sets new cargo record
The Port of Montreal has continued its upward momentum, setting a new record for total cargo in 2016 and coming within 1% of matching its container record of nearly 1.5 million TEU in 2015.
All the Ships at Sea
Until his death in 1972 Walter Winchell entertained America with his views on everything from crime to maritime. His comments on the U.S. Merchant Marines even landed him in court.
Iran enters the Mega Ship Age
Established in 1967 The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line commenced operations with 2 coastal traders and 4 ocean going vessels.
Passage to the East
In 2012 with all good intentions, Chinese billionaire Wang Jing formed the Hong Kong Nicaragua Development Group (HKND). His vision: to create a new route to the Caribbean.
Trump presidency viewed as plus as ports seek infrastructure gains
Having Donald Trump in the White House is apt to help advance infrastructure improvements at ports and throughout the U.S. supply chain, the head of the AAPA (American Association of Port Authorities) said today.
Triple Indemnity Sought Under The Shipping Act
In September of 2012 the Department of Justice found evidence among eleven Roll-On/Roll-Off carriers of misconduct under maritime regulations. The FMC (Federal Maritime Commission) allows carriers to jointly set pricing and make adjustments to combined capacity, if these events are filed in advance. Un-documented action is subject to fines and compensation to injured parties up to twice the value of assessable damage.
Joint venture of DP World and Quebec pension fund to invest in ports
Canada’s second largest pension fund and DP World have announced a C$5 billion (US$3.8 billion) joint venture that will invest in ports and terminals around the world, including Asia and Latin America.
Ballast Water - does it have the power to scrap ships?
What has one to do with the other you might ask? First we need to address what ballast water is and how it affects our oceans.
Looking at AAPA’s Infrastructure Wish List
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) last week released a statement echoing President-Elect Trump’s pledge to “Make America Great Again.” In a letter to the transition team, the association outlined several areas for investing the $1trillion pledged by the GOP for rebuilding America.

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