Johnston replaces Arntzen at OSG

FEBRUARY 12, 2013 — Captain Robert Johnston will serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc., effective immediately. Captain Johnston, who has been the Senior Vice President

ICS issues flag state performance table

JANUARY 14, 2013 — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched its latest Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table. Unlike some other listings, flag states are not ranked in any particular

Moore Stephens gets out the crystal ball

JANUARY 7, 2013 — International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens predicts that banks will exert more control over the shipping industry in 2013. It also expects vessel values to fall further,

BIMCO looks at challenges ahead

JANUARY 4, 2013 – BIMCO has published Reflections 2013, which it calls “a concise, condensed and thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing the shipping industry today and during the coming year.” It

Matson to acquire Reef Shipping assets

DECEMBER 26, 2012 — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the primary assets formerly owned by Reef Shipping, a South Pacific shipping company

Defense Authorization Act adds to Iran shipping sanctions

DECEMBER 18, 2012 — Sanctions against Iran’s maritime activities have found their way into the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report. Sanctions against these sectors are already strong and

Crowley makes senior leadership changes

DECEMBER 5, 2012 — Crowley Maritime Corporation has made changes to the senior leadership of its shipping and logistics business lines and has put their commercial marketing, sales, customer care and pricing

CIT Group launches maritime finance business

NOVEMBER 13, 2012 — Svein Engh has been appointed Managing Director and Group Head of CIT Maritime Finance, a new business launched by CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) to originate and underwrite

Inchcape’s Brazil unit celebrates tenth anniversary

OCTOBER 17, 2012 — Maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has celebrated the tenth anniversary of its operation, ISS Brazil, with a special event for customers and staff as business continues

New CEO for TransAtlantic’s Industrial Shipping Division

OCTOBER 9, 2012 — Heléne Mellquist has been promoted to CEO of Rederi AB TransAtlantic’s (STO:RABTB)(OMX: RABT) Industrial Shipping Division effective immediately. Ms. Mellquist joined TransAtlantic in January 2012 as CFO. Prior

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