Coalition seeks US action Groups representing shipowners, shipbuilders and others want Senate to advance discharge bill. Police ask if a gunman entered Bangalore airport - or was it a hoax? Biodiesel engine launched Complies with forthcoming IMO emission rules, says firm. Diesel Cost Moves Higher After Seven Weekly Declines The average cost of on-highway diesel has moved higher after falling for seven straight weeks. Truckings main fuel is up 3.7 cents from last week at $3.919 per gallon. Compared to a year ago it is 8.1 cents higher. Former FMCSA Head Supports Restart Amendment, Slams Critics for Political Opportunism Former FMCSA Administrator Annette Sandberg supports the trucking industrys push for a study on the impact of the current restart provision while rolling the restart rules back to pre-July 2013. Sandberg says the trucking industry supports suspending the restart restrictions because they believe that good public policy comes from good data and a good understancfing of the facts, not from emotional appeals. New Georgia Law Takes Effect July 1 to Deter Cargo Thefts Effective July 1, offenders who steal cargo from trucks loaded with controlled substances, or pharmaceuticals, valued at less than $10,000 would face fines up to $100,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison ATA Looking for Applicants in Lead Program The program provides exclusive educational opportunities designed to highlight how the regulatory and legislative process affects the trucking industry and the important role ATA plays in shaping both, as well as demonstrating the many tools available to industry executives through ATA, according to the group. Wabash Expands Dealer Network Prime Trailer is authorized to sell and service Wabash National dry van trailers, refrigerated trailers, and Transcraft and Benson brand platform trailers in Utah and Nevada. Cummins Reshuffling Engineering Team with Charlton Retirement Truck engine manufacturer Cummins announced on Monday that Steve Charlton, vice president and chief technical officer, engine business, plans to retire from the company July 1 U.S. Intermodal Rail Traffic Hits Weekly Record High The Association of American Railroads reported increased U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June 14, with 295,132 total carloads, up 2.2% compared with the same week last year. This was the highest week in history for total U.S. intermodal volume, reaching 270,243 units. Economic Watch: Manufacturing, Existing Home Sales Post Strong Upturns New June data points to a robust and accelerated improvement in the performance of the U.S. manufacturing sector. Stoughton Recalling More Than 500 Trailers Stoughton Trailers is recalling 553 trailers due to a possible defect that could lead to the suspension system or axle separating from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash Meritor, ZF Settle Lawsuit Against Eaton for $500 Million Truck component makers Meritor and Eaton have reached a settlement agreement relating to an antitrust lawsuit filed in 2006. Latest addition to McAllister fleet is JonRie equipped Built at the Senesco Marine shipyard, North Kingstown, R.I., the recently commissioned tractor tug Buckley McAllister is the latest addition to the fleet of McAllister Towing & Transportation, New York, NY. Named for the... GAO releases OPC bid protest decision JUNE 23, 2014 — As we reported earlier, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on June 2, 2014, issued a bid protest decision that upheld the U.S. Coast Guards award of three firm fixed-price contracts for preliminary and contract... American P&I Club strengthens its capabilities in Asia Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (SCB), manager of the American P&I Club, say that Jon Wilson will join its Hong Kong office as director – technical services, Asia, towards the end of July. Mr. Wilson was previously general... Chemical tanker has MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion... Recently delivered by Turkish shipbuilder Tersan, the 6,336 dwt chemical tanker Fidelio has a MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion system comprising a 7L32/44CR engine, Renk gears and an Alpha adjustable CP propeller. The order... Nam Cheong books AWB order Malaysias largest offshore support vessel builder, Nam Cheong Limited, has won an order worth around $84 million to build two Accommodation Work Barges, with the option to purchase another two vessels, for a repeat customer,... NAO firms up PSV duo order at Vard Nordic American Offshore Ltd. (NYSE:NAO) has firmed up a letter of intent announced earlier this month and entered into agreements to purchase two newbuilding Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs). It says the price of the ships is... Ten Scorpio bulkers to have MacRack equipped hatch covers Cargotecs MacGregor unit has won an order from Sungdong Shipyard in South Korea for side rolling hatch covers for ten 180,000 dwt bulk carriers The ships are being built for the New York listed Scorpio Bulkers Inc (NYSE: SALT).... Doosan delivers ME-GI engine for LNG-fueled TOTE newbuild The ME-GI engine for the first of TOTEs two LNG fueled 3,100 TEU containerships has been delivered to NASSCOs San Diego shipyard by Koreas Doosan Engine. The MAN B&W 8L70ME-GI engine is worlds first dual-fuel, low-speed... Ingalls authenticates keel of LHA 7 Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) authenticated the keel for the future multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in a June 20 ceremony at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division, Pascagoula, MS,. The keel was... NAO shares surge Stock of newly listed PSV firm pop on news of major shareholder increasing stake. Safe to rake in $70m New York-listed owner prices offering of preferred shares at $25 with 8% payout. Excel sells bulker, again US-controlled owner reported to have unloaded a 1994-built panamax. Safe Bulkers goes again US-listed Greek owner follows up $50m April share sale with another issue. Coalition seeks US action Groups representing shipowners, shipbuilders and others want Senate to advance discharge bill. Martinac on the edge US yard facing foreclosure auction unless it can find a new order or fresh investment. Fuel prices steady in Cartagena Markets close for public holiday in Colombia. Research: Biodiesel from salmon waste possible We have had some success, says team leader. Biodiesel engine launched Complies with forthcoming IMO emission rules, says firm. Whitaker Tankers keen on LNG use Firm keen to be involved in its development as marine fuel. Bunker markets firming under pressure from crude The Bunkerworld Index has climbed to its highest level for almost four months. Outlook in bunker markets mixed across Europe Suppliers entertained different views of market direction. MAN Diesels first ME-GI unit delivered in US Engine to power TOTE box ship. Prices struggle to find clear direction in Fujairah Good avails in Middle East hub. New wave of optimism as tank farms opens Hambantota has huge potential as a player in the regional bunker market. Finlands tough compliance stance finds favour Internet poll samples views in ECA compliance debate. Bow modifications make vessels more attractive for charter The target is to save fuel because of excessive fuel oil prices. OW Bunker strikes deal on arrested ship Vessel released last week by the Gujarat High Court. Asian prices spiralling up Supplies were stable across key regional hubs. New Global Sales Director at OW Bunker Firm has hired a veteran who has more than 25 years of industry experience. Bunker barge operators call off strike Deliveries returning to normal in Yeosu. Company orders fuel efficient tonnage Orders reflect move to fuel efficiency and fleet flexibility. New compliance guide issued for MARPOL Annex I Guide follows two high-profile prosecutions which resulted in bill of $11.5 million. P3 collapse to fuel eco buys Aggressive investment the only way to go, says analyst. Seattle to close one of five box shops as port utilisation falls to 40pc MOL cuts Vietnam-US east coast transit time by 5-7 days - via Suez New Ever Lissome sets sail from Asia for US east coast - via Suez Zim restructuring upset when State of Israel retains its golden share Consensus emerges that P3 exceeded regulators market share limits New US truck 2015 eco standards reportedly will reduce fuel costs Damco delivers just-in-time service for Esquel shirt manufacturers General Motors signs Yusen Logistics for Russian inbound deliveries Hamburg reefer unit provides 40,000 pallet spaces of cold storage Nigerian pirate protection harder because armed guards now illegal Long Beach approves in principle conditional eco-cargo incentives APM Terminals boosts rail capacity 50pc at Port of Gothenberg Norbert Dentressangle launches Hong Kong-Paris air freight service Police ask if a gunman entered Bangalore airport - or was it a hoax? US Army, Air Force stage air cargo drill to test emergency response Bureau Veritas launches industry-backed tug guidelines Domestic shipping firms want to own foreign flag vessels New direct PMX service to connect Mundra Reshamsingh handles integrated refinery expansion project at BPCL’s Kochi refinery for GR Engineering Seacurus calls for enforcement of Port State Control regulations on MLC Shipping industry’s commitment to reduce Co2 emissions explained Transmarine shifts to new office in Mumbai Coal imports surge on heat wave Colombo box terminal in expansion mode Govt keen to expedite Chabahar port development Haldia Port under the scanner JNPT observes World Environment Day Kamarajar Port enhances capacity to 30 million tonnes M. A. Bhaskarachar calls on Shipping Ministers in Delhi VCT can become Nepal’s future gateway, says Consul General ICD-Ratlam now part of EDI system Industry reactions to the rail freight hike Rail freight rates up by 6.5 pc; to raise additional INR 8K cr. Adani Group to raise $ 2.5 bn to fund various projects Exports fall short of job creation, says Crisil Fieo signs trade pact with Afghanistan Forex reserves up $ 950.9 m to $ 313.53 bn INR ends weak at 60.18 on Iraq crisis Refiners asked to prepare contingency plans in wake of Iraq crisis Vredestein covers 4 seasons with Quatrac 5 The Vredestein Quatrac 5 is the latest evolution in the companys all-season tire line, which began more than 20 years ago with the Quatrac. Vredestein introduces Snowtrac 5 The new Vredestein Snowtrac 5 is a winter tire. However, it also was designed to have excellent traction on wet and dry roads. Cooper will establish Global Technical Center At an event today, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. officially announced its upcoming Global Technical Center (GTC), a $35.5 million leading worldwide center of excellence for tire science and technology, advanced technology and innovation technology, that will ultimately employ 40 scientists and engineers, many of whom will be in highly specialized technical roles. PressurePro partners with Shaw Tracking Advantage PressurePro LLC, a worldwide provider of tire performance management solutions and TPMS technologies, and Shaw Tracking, a fleet management solutions provider, have announced a strategic partnership formed to provide customers with real time, fully integrated vehicle performance information. Kiene Diesel K-1353 Tire Lifter handles big jobs Kiene Diesel Accessories Inc. announced that a new application has been added to the Kiene Tire Lifter capabilities. Plaza Tire raises $11.6K for St. Jude campaign Plaza Tire Service announced that the company and its customers raised $11,712 during the fourth annual St. Jude Give thanks. Give hope. campaign to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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