November peak season global air freight demand rose 8.8 per cent over the prior year period

http://www.fruitnet.com/americafruit/article/174383/airfreight-demand-rises-in-november

American defense contractor Textron announced Tuesday that it has signed a study agreement with the U.S. Navy to examine ways to arm the Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) platform.

http://www.maritimeprofessionals.net/Employment/us-navy-considers-arming-its-drone-boats-article-440.aspx

The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) and the American Salvage Association’s (ASA) Education Committee are joining forces once again to launch their annual Marine Sciences: Call for Papers Competition.

http://www.maritimeprofessionals.net/Employment/call-for-high-school-undergraduate-project-papers-in-the-marine-sciences-article-441.aspx

The new start up company SeaSearch is about to launch the first maritime platform, which breaks down the traditional silos in maritime thinking and provides services across the industry with only one entry point.

http://www.maritimeprofessionals.net/Employment/disrupt-your-shipping-agent–seasearch-article-439.aspx

On 19th December in Southampton, Laurence Dagley, Director CEMEX UK Marine Limited signed a contract with Frank de Lange, Regional Sales Director of the Damen Shipyards Group for the delivery of the first Damen Marine Aggregate Dredger (MAD).

http://www.maritimeprofessionals.net/Employment/cemex-uk-marine-limited-signs-contract-with-damen-for-first-marine-aggregate-dredger-article-438.aspx

Leading international law firm Ince & Co has advised port operators to expect a year of transformation in 2018.

http://www.maritimeprofessionals.net/Employment/2018-set-to-be-transformative-year-for-port-development-says-ince-co-article-436.aspx

Hear what Angus Frew, #BIMCO CEO & Secretary General, sees as the most important agenda for the shipping community in 2018.

http://www.maritimeprofessionals.net/Employment/the-most-important-agenda-for-the-shipping-community-in-2018-article-435.aspx

Not just one EMD: Bring European Maritime Day to Your Country

http://www.maritimeprofessionals.net/Employment/bring-european-maritime-day-to-your-country-and-link-your-own-maritime-event-to-emd2018-article-437.aspx