TRB to Hold Annual Meeting in DC
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies will hold its 83rd Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on January 11-15, 2004. Among other thingsā¦
MARAD Releases Report on E-Seals
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released the voluminous two-part report evaluating electronic seals for use on cargo containers. The analysis was conductedā¦
MARAD Report on Ports and Shipping
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released its quarterly report on Port and Shipping Safety and Environmental Protection.
EU Investigation into Aker Warnow Werft Continues
A European Union investigation over the possible repayment of subsidies by German shipyard Aker Warnow Werft ā formerly Kvaerner Warnow Werft ā looks set to drag on.
GE in Talks with Chinese Shipyard
China Ship Building Corporation (CSBC) is in talks with United Statesā General Electric (GE) to establish a naval shiprepair facility in Kaohsiung. General Electricā¦
First Ship Lease Closes $100m Mezzanine Financing
First Ship Lease Ltd., a commercial finance company focused on diverse shipping assets, today announced the successful completion of a $100 million mezzanine financing facility.
COSCO Unit Logs Good 2003
COSCO Pacific, an arm of the Chinese shipping conglomerate, reportedly logged a 45% jump in 2003 container volumes, according to a Reuters report. A container leasorā¦
