Hot Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Worldwide – World Holidays: 26 May-8 June 2013 DATE: May 25, 2013 COUNTRY: Worldwide World Holidays: 26 May-8 June 2013 Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following: Mon...

May 25th, 2013 | Holidays, Ports & Terminals | Read More

Hot Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * United Kingdom, all ports – High winds affecting UK ports * Germany, Kiel Canal – Lock closure for maintenance works * Namibia, all ports – Oil found off Namibian coast * Brazil, Santos –...

May 24th, 2013 | Canals, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More

Hot Port news from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * United States, New Orleans, Louisiana – Algiers Point update * Australia, Newcastle – Stoppage at Newcastle terminals * Bunker Update – MARKET PRICE UPDATE 23/05/13 DATE: May 23, 2013 COUNTRY:...

May 23rd, 2013 | Bunkering, Ports & Terminals | Read More

The fleet of the Tour de France à la Voile 2013 now unveiled

Key points: - 13 teams will be on the start line of the 36th edition of the TFV - Professional teams will still face amateurs - A.S.O. is breathing new energy into shore activities: a stronger race village, a travelling convoy and an event pole on the beaches and in the cities – details in the media...

May 23rd, 2013 | Sports, Yachting | Read More

GAC pushes further into the Arctic with Polar Logistics Group

23 May 2013 - Bergen, Norway - GAC Norway AS and Polar Logistics Group ApS (POLOG) have formed a strategic partnership to further strengthen GAC’s network within the Arctic Circle. The move is the latest stage in the company’s Arctic strategy to better serve the region by bringing together...

May 23rd, 2013 | Logistics, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Underwater Shipping | Read More

ESPO Safeguarding Autonomy of Port Authorities

Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas (photo) announced today the publication of a regulation proposal on market access to port services and financial transparency, as well as a new communication on ports policy. ESPO welcomes the fact that both initiatives value the important role that seaports play...

May 23rd, 2013 | European Union, Politics and Government, Ports & Terminals | Read More

Hot Port News from GAC

Your daily* news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Submarine Outfall Inspection Works at Sham Shui Kok Anchorages * Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Marine Site Investigation off Hung Hom and Causeway Bay * Hong Kong, Hong Kong –...

May 23rd, 2013 | Bunkering, Ports & Terminals | Read More

Le Tour de France à la Voile, a popular and festive event !

To keep in mind: - The 2013 Tour de France à la Voile goes hand-in-hand with a great celebration on land - A.S.O. wants to enhance its Animations Village and redeploy life on land (beaches, publicity caravan) - Publicity Caravan, Sail Climbing, Summer Hit Party, Stand Up Paddle Challenge, there are...

May 22nd, 2013 | Sports, Yachting | Read More

Hot Port news from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * United States, all ports – Ecuador National Holidays/May 2013 * United States, all ports – Hurricane Seasonal Alert Initiated in the Port of New York and New Jersey * Singapore, Singapore – REPAIR...

May 21st, 2013 | Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More

Jamaica’s Logistics Hub plans: “Failure is not an option”

When it comes to its long-ranging and dynamic plans to develop as an international logistics centre, failure is not an option for Jamaica, according to the country’s Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce. Addressing the Jamaica Parliament as his contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate...

May 21st, 2013 | Logistics | Read More

The “Tara Oceans Polar Circle” expedition departs from Lorient

On May 19th 2013, the schooner Tara embarked on a new scientific adventure: The Oceans Polar Circle expedition. Tara will travel 25 000 ams around the Arctic Ocean via the Northeast and Northwest passages, returning to Lorient in December 2013. The new challenge brings together biologists and oceanographers...

May 21st, 2013 | Charity, Climate, Environment, News, Oceanology, Story of the Day, Weather, Yachting | Read More

Ian Williams crowned Match Race Germany Champion

Team GAC Pindar claims first win of 2013 ALPARI World Match Racing Tour UK – 21 May 2013 – Reigning Match Racing World Champion and Skipper of Team GAC Pindar Ian Williams has secured victory in the first regatta of the season at Match Race Germany. Overcoming erratic weather conditions...

May 21st, 2013 | Sports, Yachting | Read More

Hot Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Worldwide – Notice regarding SPM Channel regulations * Indonesia, Tuban – TPPI Tuban Port Update * Argentina, San Lorenzo-San Martin – Sailors strike at San Lorenzo Port * Bunker Update –...

May 20th, 2013 | Bunkering, Labour Disputes, Ports & Terminals, Strikes | Read More

Sail First ISAF Youth Worlds Media Accreditation Opens

Media accreditation for the 2013 Sail First ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship set to be held in Limassol, Cyprus from 13-20 July 2013 has opened. Sixty nations will compete across eight events at the 43rd edition of the event that will be hosted at the Cyprus Sports Organization Sailing Centre in...

May 19th, 2013 | News, Press ans Media, Sports, Yachting | Read More

DNV PSC self-vetting tool for Android is launced

The DNV Port State Control checklist for Android platforms has finally been launched and is available for installation from Google Play Store. The name of the application is “DNV Port State Control.” The DNV Port State Control application (PSC App) has been created for, and to the specifications...

May 19th, 2013 | Classification Societies, News, Ports & Terminals, Regulatory | Read More

Hot Port news from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Worldwide – World Holidays: 19 May-1 June 2013 * Panama, Panama Canal – Locks outage for dredging DATE: May 18, 2013 COUNTRY: Worldwide World Holidays: 19 May-1 June 2013 Public holidays around the world...

May 18th, 2013 | Canals, Holidays, Ports & Terminals | Read More

Cargotec wins EUR 22 million order for 900-tonne MacGregor AHC subsea crane from South Korea

Cargotec’s MacGregor has received EUR 22 million order to deliver a 900-tonne active heave-compensated (AHC) MacGregor subsea crane to the South Korean shipyard, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd. The crane will be installed on a 150m multi-purpose offshore construction vessel (MOCV) ordered by Sealion...

May 18th, 2013 | Logistics, Marine Equipment, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More

Hot Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * India, Cochin – Monsoon restrictions * Singapore, Singapore – Dredging off Pasir Panjang Terminal DATE: May 17, 2013 COUNTRY: India PORT: Cochin Monsoon restrictions With the onset of the South West...

May 17th, 2013 | Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More

Investors keen to back Jamaica’s “platinium opportunity”

International investors are expressing serious interest in Jamaica’s plans to develop as a world-class logistics hub with potentially millions of dollars being lined up to back the Government’s proposals. Jamaica Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon Anthony Hylton, said: “With...

May 17th, 2013 | Logistics, Ports & Terminals | Read More

HOT PORT NEWS from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * United Kingdom, all ports – Immingham ports updates * India, Navlakhi – Delay in shipping operations * Singapore, Singapore – Pasir Panjang Terminal, Phase 3 & 4: Underwater drilling &...

May 16th, 2013 | Ports & Terminals | Read More

Team GAC Pindar skippers take first and third place at Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club International Match Racing Regatta

Will Tiller, Team GAC Pindar ESS Skipper, wins for New Zealand Hong Kong – 15 May 2013 – Team GAC Pindar skippers Will Tiller and Ian Williams have placed first and third in this weekend’s 1010 4G Match Racing International Regatta in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour. The 1010...

May 16th, 2013 | Sports, Yachting | Read More

Hot Port News from GAC

Your daily* news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * United Arab Emirates, Jebel Ali – Traditional 60′ FT Dhow Sailing Race * India, Mumbai – Naval firing practice DATE: May 15, 2013 COUNTRY: United Arab Emirates PORT: Jebel Ali Traditional 60′...

May 16th, 2013 | Ports & Terminals, Sports, Yachting | Read More

ISAF Match Race Rankings – 15 May 2013

ISAF Match Race Rankings – 15 May 2013 Ian Williams (GBR) and Claire Leroy (FRA) hold onto World #1 in the Open and Women’s Match Race Rankings whilst ISAF Nations Cup European Regional Final Winner Viktor Ogeman reaps the rewards of his success to move to a personal best of World #28. Open Rankings With...

May 15th, 2013 | Sports, Yachting | Read More

New Ports Regulation Proposal to Emerge Next Week

If no major hiccups occur, the European Commission will adopt its new port regulation proposal and ports policy communication a week from now. The regulation proposal would largely leave cargo handling and passenger services untouched. Senior officials of DG Move confirmed this yesterday during a conference...

May 15th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Ports & Terminals | Read More

U-FREIGHT on the move in Rotterdam

U-Ocean, the oceanfreight forwarding brand of leading global freight and logistics provider the U-Freight Group (UFL), is on the move in The Netherlands, with U-Ocean Rotterdam relocating to a new office/warehouse facility. The new station is based at: Dotterbloemstraat 25; 3053 JV Rotterdam; The Netherlands....

May 14th, 2013 | Logistics | Read More