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DP World: Globalisation redefined as manufacturing moves closer to home

United Arab Emirates

New research has revealed the emergence of major shifts in globalisation, as companies rush to move manufacturing closer to home to protect against supply chain disruptions while increasingly protectionist policies are breaking the world into trade blocs. The latest Trade in Transition study, commissioned by DP World and led by Economist Impact, captured the perspectives of company… Read More

Corps seeks input on Lake Traverse, Mud Lake water management plan update

MN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is updating its Lake Traverse and Mud Lake water control plan and is seeking public input by hosting two public meetings. The two lakes are located near Wheaton, Minnesota. Corps staff are updating the current plan to ensure it meets the needs of the communities and… Read More

Maritime Industry New Hires and Promotions

Australia

Stefan Spelitz – Appointed as Regional Sales Manager Latinamerica, Construction Machinery bei Liebherr Werk Nenzing GmbH

New plan to protect Louisiana’s coast begins months-long path to legislative approval

LA, United States

Could the Louisiana of 2073 face less flood risk from hurricanes than it does today? According to Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority officials, the answer could be “yes”–if their latest coastal master plan, released as a draft earlier this month, is fully implemented and predictions for more moderate environmental conditions prevail. Officials brought the $50-billion… Read More

Jeddah Port gains North America-Indian Ocean connection

Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has announced a new shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port. The Indamex 2 (IN2) is jointly operated by Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM. MAWANI has added up to 9 shipping services over the course of the past year. READ: MAWANI bolsters regional and international connection with King Abdulaziz Port This new trade link aims… Read More

Reflecting on 2022 partnerships: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division’s response to Ian

VA, United States

Five team members assigned to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division partnered with hundreds of personnel from federal, state and local agencies, nongovernment organizations and private organizations to respond to Hurricane Ian in October 2022. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) personnel routinely respond to disasters, however, what made this response unique was it… Read More

Barnstable County Weighs Subsidy for Struggling Dredge Program

MA, United States

The Barnstable County Commissioners and Assembly of Delegates are planning to tackle the steadily declining funds of the regional dredge program. Officials said that the program is seeking an $842,000 subsidy to offset equipment costs and other expenses, as well as lower-than-average rates, according to Commissioner Ronald Bergstrom. “That wasn’t sustainable. To see what we… Read More

Nigeria’s new Lekki port has doubled cargo capacity, but must not repeat previous failures

Nigeria

Three-quarters of the world is covered by water and up to 90% of world trade is seaborne. Seaports and shipping are critical to the conduct of global trade. Africa has relatively few natural harbours that offer shelter and are deep enough to take big vessels. Along the Atlantic coastline of West Africa, for instance, natural harbours exist only at Freetown… Read More

Swedish Club Announces Key Management Moves to Strengthen Global Offering

Sweden

In a pivotal move aimed at further strengthening The Swedish Club’s long-term position in the global market, the Club has announced the following management changes taking place during late Spring 2023. Lars A. Malm will become Managing Director and Area Manager in the Club’s Hong Kong office, contributing with his broad range of claims, loss prevention… Read More

China’s Shandong vows to build world-class ports cluster in 2023

China

East China’s Shandong Province, an economic powerhouse in the country, is set to build a world-class ports cluster in 2023, according to a government work report released by Shandong Governor Zhou Naixiang. In 2023, the province will complete the third phase of its automated terminal at Qingdao Qianwan Port and the second phase of a… Read More

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