https://www.steamshipmutual.com/publications/Articles/steamshipwanderers2017.htm
STORMGEO ANNOUNCES EU MRV CERTIFICATION
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 10, 2017 — StormGeo’s shipping division (formerly AWT) has received its certification as an EU MRV supplier by Verifavia Shipping.
Cosco offers US$6.3bn to buy OOIL
Chinese shipping line offers to purchase OOCL parent company in deal that would make it third-largest container line
http://www.fruitnet.com/americafruit/article/172741/cosco-offers-us6-3bn-to-buy-ooil
The new super carriers – and the few ones being left behind
The consolidation in container shipping continues, with OOCL now being taken over by COSCO – with the usual caveat that we need to see the ruling from relevant competition authorities
Global Industry Alliance launched to support low carbon shipping
Leading shipowners and operators, classification societies, engine and technology builders and suppliers, big data providers, and oil companies have signed up to a new Global Industry Alliance (GIA)
New Bureau Veritas rules support hybrid power and energy storage systems
With a growing number of hybrid vessels entering service, Bureau Veritas has consolidated its experience in the field with a new series of notations and rules addressing the requirements of energy storage systems (ESS)
New order for popular autopilot
Furetank looks to EMRI again for an autopilot that is perfect for navigating through the narrow seaways of the Nordic countries
http://www.maritimeprofessionals.net/Employment/new-order-for-popular-autopilot-article-193.aspx
Bilbao courts overseas exporters
The city’s port and wholesale market have teamed up to attract fruit cargo from Latin America and Africa
http://www.fruitnet.com/americafruit/article/172721/bilbao-courts-overseas-exporters