NFI, Lowes Partner for Texas LNG Fleet Lowe’s has launched a dedicated fleet of natural gas-powered trucks at its regional distribution center in Mount Vernon, Texas, working with NFI. Lowe’s dedicated fleet at Mount Vernon is among the first serving a major retail distribution center in North America to run solely on natural gas. Weekend Closures for Virginias I-395/95 Corridor Weather permitting, the Virginia Department of Transportation will have major roadway closures in place this weekend along the I-395/95 corridor from the Washington D.C. line to Garrisonville Road (Route 610) in Stafford County. Apollo Countersues Cooper Tire for Respect and Restitution Apollo Tyres Ltd. did not take Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.s lawsuit and allegations lightly. Cooper says Apollo is not meeting the terms of the merger agreement. Apollo claims its Cooper that is in violation of the agreement. ATD Announces Nominees for 2014 Commercial Truck of the Year The American Truck Dealers announced the seven nominees for the 2014 ATD Commercial Truck of the Year, an annual award recognizing the top truck entries in the heavy- and medium-duty categories. Marty Fletcher Joins SmartDrive SmartDrive Systems announced that Marty Fletcher has joined its management team as a strategic program manager. Fletcher brings over 40 years of engineering experience in the automotive and trucking industries. Phillips and Temro Industries Acquires Arctic Fox Phillips & Temro Industries, a supplier of engineered heating products, systems and controls as well as cooling and silencing products, announced that it has acquired Arctic Fox. Michael Baker Joins SmartDrive as Vice President of Worldwide Sales SmartDrive Systems announced that Michael Baker has joined its management team as vice president of worldwide sales. Baker is a telematics sales veteran. Pilot Flying J Expands Network in Kuttawa, Ky. Pilot Flying J today announced the expansion of its brand, offering Pilot diesel fuel in Kuttawa, Ky. TripPak Services Announces FleetSafe Division TripPak Services, announced the creation of FleetSafe, a division of TripPak Services as the overarching brand for the company’s safety and compliance solution delivery. This division includes safety and compliance management tools and resources offering log auditing, driver behavior and data processes, compliance management and web-based driver orientation. USA Truck Nearly Breaks Even in Third Quarter The Arkansas-based fleet USA Truck has improved financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of the year, with a 13.5% increase in revenue and a much smaller net loss than a year ago. Fleet Plans Use of More Dual-Fuel Systems After Successful 18-Month Test A fleet manager plans to install additional copies of an aftermarket dual-fuel diesel-and-natural-gas system following a successful 18-month test. Aegean in fund rising maneuver Offering of convertible senior notes will have a due date of May 1, 2018 for conversion. LNG bunker trend moving fast in North America More LNG as marine fuel news expected to be coming out from region soon. Hybrid turbocharger undergoes efficiency upgrade High-speed motor added to unit to reduce electric power consumption. Fuel prices rise in the Americas Demand was said to be fairly good in Montreal on Thursday. Owner orders more eco bulkers Ships to be built to B Delta37 design. Little price movement in Fujairah Public holiday in Suez. Prices head up across Europe Tight avails for LS product in Hamburg. Emissions monitoring system delivered to yard Market Marine says ECA-related demand should mean more orders. Stena Oil protests attempted illegal sale of seized cargo West African nations attempted loading to Monjasa chartered tanker is creating an international incident. Singapore fuel oil stocks falling Sources say bunker demand has been relatively strong. Asian bunker price movements mixed Below-average demand seen at most key ports. Strike at Baltimore Industrial action brings car imports to a halt. Singapore arrest resolved Outstanding bunker bill settled. Ferry operator orders LNG-fuelled ship Deal worth $40 million. Werner Enterprises’ Results Mixed in Third Quarter Japanese Government Adopts New Anti-Piracy Bill Reform-Minded Myanmar Has Long Road Ahead China Accepts WTO Ruling in US Poultry Dispute Lobsters’ New Reefer Tale CaroTrans Launches Los Angeles-Fiji LCL Export Service Chinese Policies to Hurt Shipping, SSE Chief Says Baltimore ILA Strike Goes to Arbitration Trans-Pacific Carriers Prepare for End-of-Year Letdown ILA Strike Continues at Baltimore Union Pacific’s Freight Revenue Increases 5 Percent Navigator files for IPO UPDATE: Wilbur Ross-controlled LPG carrier owner to sell up to $200m of shares as it lines up listing in New York. Bourbon bins three French group trims older supply ships and a tug ahead of new deliveries. Allies arrest pirates Men suspected of being behind attacks on Sinochem VLCC and fishing vessel detained. SWS bags cape quartet China’s Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding continues to haul in orders for large bulkers. ABML teams with York Augustea Bunge Maritime is getting into bed with private equity firm in dry venture. Awilco LNG ties up two Struggling LNG newcomer gets breathing space as WilEnergy and WilForce find employment. LDC invests in Ukraine Commodities giant looking to tap eastern European nation’s growing grain exports. NADL gets bond away Harsh environment focused driller raises just over $250m in advance of US listing. VLCCF plans stock sale Fredriksen-backed owner latest US-listed entity to take advantage of rising share price. Bocimar in the black Belgian bulker arm of Compagnie Maritime Belge opens earnings season on a high note. US throws MSP a bone Eleventh-hour deal to end US shutdown gives funding help to US-flag programme. Jonesing for tankers? Hiring of Heidmar exec reignites talk that Castleton may be hunting Jones Act assets. Primera loses bulker appeal Paul Coronis fails to convince London court to set aside China newbuilding award. Avance goes public Worlds second largest VLGC owner completes long-awaited listing on the OTC. Signal Ship Repair redelivers dredge Wheeler Signal Ship Repair (SSR), Mobile, AL, a division of Signal International, Inc., reports that it recently redelivered the dredge Wheeler to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) after a major conversion. Wheeler emerges from Signal... Aquarium research vessel takes shape at Derecktor yard A $2.6 million, 65 ft Incat Crowther design catamaran that will serve as a floating class room for the Maritime Aquarium of Norwalk, CT, (see earlier story) is taking shape at the Mamaroneck, NY, shipyard of Robert R.... Kings Point resumes operations Due to the enactment of a continuing resolution, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, has resumed normal operations. Employees were expected to return on their soonest scheduled workday, Thursday, 17 October, for... Piracy incidents down, but dont relax Piracy levels may be down, yet, as an attack on a VLCC earlier this month illustrated, the threat remains very real. The latest International Maritime Bureau Piracy Report, published today, shows 188 piracy incidents in the first... MHI unveils electro-assist turbocharger A new electro-assist MET turbocharger saves approximately 30% electric power consumption compared to existing auxiliary blowers, says Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co., Ltd. which unveiled the turbocharger... Becker reports strong orders for rudders, ducts Hamburg, Germany, based Becker Marine Systems says that it has won orders to equip five 18,000-TEU containerships under construction for China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) with effective high performance rudders. It says that other... Ulstein PSVs will be first ships from new Brazil shipyard Two Ulstein PX 105 platform supply vessels (PSV) will be the first vessels built by Brazils Oceana Offshore at its new shipyard, Oceana Estaleiros, which is under construction on a 310,000 sq.m lot in the city of Itajaí, Santa... Marioff in five year maintenance deal with Carnival Helsinki, Finland, headquartered Marioff Corporation Oy has signed a five-year frame agreement for maintenance services with Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL). It covers servicing and maintaining Hi-Fog water mist fire... Transpacific Stablisation Agreement hikes rates US$400/TEU November 15 Port of Los Angeles September volume declines 4.57pc to 710,892 TEU Moodys upgrades CMA CGM after asset sale, declaring outlook stable One of four ILA units shut down Baltimore port over local contract More shipowners likely to turn to bond sales to raise cash: S&P UPS now offers expedited ocean freight service from Asia to Mexico Tokyo Port container volume up 0.3pc to 2.09 million TEU in first half South Carolina ports post 3.3pc quarterly box growth to 413,818 TEU EU e-Compliance to distill shipping regulations into one IT format Liverpool2 container terminal due to open 2015, quay wall work begins Savannah new barge crane handles super-heavy lift of US$8 million yacht Cathay September cargo off 4.4pc to 128,610 tonnes, passengers up 6pc Cathay Pacifics new US$760 million cargo terminal begins full operation IAG Cargo blasts Alitalia state rescue protectionist and illegal Chinese domestic express market to boost air cargo over 20 years: Airbus Qantas renewal continues as 68th Boeing 737-800 readies for service IAG Cargo opens new temperature sensitive pharma centre at Heathrow Bureau Veritas launches pipeline damage assessment tool CaroTrans launches direct South China to US Southeast LCL service EU’s Union Customs Code likely to come into effect on Nov. 1 Global logistics to see balanced, slower growth, says IMF ICS Mumbai & SPNM’s seminar today Intercargo finds UK Club the best on PSC compliance Moore Stephens welcomes EC decision to maintain maritime state aid guidelines NYK seminar for global staff focuses on challenges in the next five years Rising shipping volumes bring temporary relief to sector US ship will not be released before probe is over: Vasan Rice, wheat exports up during April-Aug. North American East Coast ports gaining market share INR recovers on fresh dollar selling Trelleborg has an Android Load Calculator app Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas Inc. has extended its digital offering with the launch of its “TLC – Trelleborg Load Calculator” app for use on Android tablets. Apollo countersues for respect and restitution Apollo Tyres Ltd. did not take Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.s lawsuit and allegations lightly. Cooper says Apollo is not meeting the terms of the merger agreement. Apollo claims its Cooper that is in violation of the agreement. MaHa launches wireless Mobile Column Lifts MaHa USA L.L.C. has redesigned its Mobile Column Lift (MCL) family of ball-screw-powered mobile column lifts. The wireless lifts are the first of their kind and are the only non-hydraulic wireless mobile column lifts in the industry, notes MAHA. Bridgestone MotoGP Preview: Australia Round sixteen of the 2013 MotoGP season takes place at Australia’s Phillip Island circuit, a circuit whose attractive seaside setting belies its status as one of the cruellest on Bridgestone MotoGP tyres. Toyo Tires to support racers at the 25-Hours of Thunderhill Toyo Tires returns to the 25-Hours of Thunderhill on December 6th-8th to once again offer VIP treatment for racers competing exclusively on the Toyo Proxes line of tires.
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