Yara International ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire OFD Holding Inc. (OFD) from Omimex Resources Inc., for an enterprise value of USD 425 million. The acquired business comprises production facilities in Colombia and...
Read MoreThe ITF Seafarers’ Trust – the charity arm of the International Transport Workers” Federation – today authorized two grants totaling GBP100,000 to aid Filipino seafarers and their families affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The grants,...
Read MoreExcerpts from a commentary in The Hill: The Jones Act keeps this country strong by supporting jobs at American shipyards, promoting industrial investment and training, and contributing to our country’s economy and national...
Read MorePolice said they cited about half a dozen people Wednesday morning at the Port of Oakland, where truck drivers pushing for better pay and other changes are holding a protest. According to Oakland police, specialized units began...
Read MoreAs a shrinking northern ice cap sets the stage for increased competition over natural resources, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday released the Pentagon’s first “Arctic Strategy,” intended to safeguard American security...
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