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China’s COSCO Gets OK for $670M Piraeus Overhaul

By TNH Staff October 13, 2019 N. Ikonio, Perama, Piraeus. (Photo: Eurokinissi/Georgia Panagopoulou) Blocked by the former ruling Radical Left SYRIZA from renovating the port of Piraeus it operates, China’s COSCO got approval from the new New Democracy …

570 asylum seekers depart from Moria and expected to arrive at Piraeus port

A total of 570 people from the so-called vulnerable groups asking for asylum will depart on Sunday afternoon from the reception and identification centre on Moria. They are expected to arrive at the port of Piraeus and then leave for Vagiohori, close to …

Port of Piraeus, China's COSCO Boosting Greece's Shipping Industry, Opening New Options—Official

Interviews 18:40 08.10.2019Get short URL The Port of Piraeus, one of the largest and most important transport hubs in Greece, has undergone numerous transformations and weathered the nation's financial and political crises over the past decade. …

Piraeus Port Authority SA H1 Net Profit At EUR 15.9 Million, Up 20% YoY

Shipping Tycoon Marinakis Eyes Takeover of Troubled Forthnet ISP

By TNH Staff September 23, 2019 Shipping owner Evangelos Marinakis. (Photo by Eurokinissi) ATHENS – A big stake in Greece’s debt-crushed Forthnet, an Internet Service Provider and cell phone  struggling to stay afloat, is being sought by shipping magnate …

Liverpool port operator attracts bids from overseas funds - sources

LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Peel Ports, Britain’s second largest port operator, has attracted bids for a stake of up to 25% from international funds, undeterred by worries about the country’s scheduled departure from the European Union, two sources said. …

Greece: Piraeus Bank joins new EIB green and urban infrastructure investment programme

Piraeus Bank to support EUR 650 million national infrastructure initiative Financing under the national investment programme to be available in coming weeks Eligible renewables energy, energy efficiency and urban projects Innovative financing scheme …

Limassol port welcomes Italian Command and Logistic Support Ship Etna

The Italian Command and Support Ship Etna docked at the Limassol port on Tuesday morning. According to the Cyprus News Agency, the warship’s arrival at the Limassol port was part of the 2019 training campaign for 119 cadets of the second naval class of the …

Italian Navy vessel to stop at Limassol port

Share0 ETNA The Italian military vessel ETNA will stop off at the Limassol port on Tuesday. The ship, commanded by Captain Luca Pasquale Esposito, is a Logistic Support Unit of the Italian Navy, the fifth Navy Unit to carry this name and is unique in its …

China’s COSCO 800-Million Euro Piraeus Overhaul Gets Scrutiny

By TNH Staff September 2, 2019 N. Ikonio, Perama, Piraeus. (Photo: Eurokinissi/Georgia Panagopoulou) ATHENS – Moving fast after the former ruling Radical Left SYRIZA had stymied the project, the new New Democracy Shipping Ministry is reviewing an 800- …

Greece: Living for years in a transitory home: a case study of refugees in towns: Athens, Greece

Katerina Voutsina, DA, and SA Introduction Walking around Athens’s city center in early 2018, the signs of a deep economic recession and the recent European refugee crisis are not immediately visible. Ermou Street is bustling with shoppers. Tourists flock …

New Democracy Pushes COSCO’s Piraeus Mall, Cruise Ship Terminal

By TNH Staff August 21, 2019 (Photo by Eurokinissi/Georgia Panagopoulou, file) ATHENS – Moving to accelerate plans for a proposed 612-million euro ($679.14 million) master plan by the Chinese company COSCO that operates the port of Piraeus, Development …

Piraeus Port gets top prize as best cruise port in East Med

Author: Thema Newsroom The cruise sector for Piraeus port increased by about 14% compared to 2018 The Port of Piraeus picked up the top award for the best cruise port in the Eastern Mediterranean region by MedCruise at an event held in Genoa. The prize was …

Qatar’s Traditional Boat Al-Mubaraki Docks at the Old Port of Corfu

By ANA August 19, 2019 File photo by Markos Houzouris/EUROKINISSI The 40-meter traditional wooden vessel from Qatar ‘Al Mubaraki’ docked late Sunday at the old port of Corfu. The ship is conducting a tour to promote the FIFA 2022 World Cup that will be …

Nine undocumented migrants found inside container in Piraeus port

It is believed that the migrants found a way to hide inside the container loaded onto the ship at a Moroccan port in order to reach a European country. The ship had left Morocco with a stopover in Piraeus. The Greek Coast Guard was informed about the …

Piraeus Port Authority Announces Acceptance Of Resignation Of Mr. Deng Xiaoli From Deputy CEO Position

Wednesday, 5 Jun 2019 08:42am EDT June 5 (Reuters) - Piraeus Port Authority SA ::SAYS ANNOUNCES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE RESIGNATION OF MR. DENG XIAOLI FROM THE DEPUTY CEO POSITION.SAYS WITH EFFECTIVE DATE 31.05.2019, DUE TO RETIREMENT FROM COSCO SHIPPING.. 

China’s COSCO Wants New Democracy OK for Piraeus Master Plan

By TNH Staff August 3, 2019 N. Ikonio, Perama, Piraeus. (Photo by Eurokinissi/Georgia Panagopoulou, file) ATHENS – The Chinese company COSCO that operates the port of Piraeus wants the new New Democracy government to approve a 612-million-euro ($680.15 …

Piraeus Port Authority To Elect Mr. Yu Zeng Gang As Chairman

June 5 (Reuters) - Piraeus Port Authority SA ::SAYS ANNOUNCES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE RESIGNATION OF MR. DENG XIAOLI FROM THE DEPUTY CEO POSITION.SAYS WITH EFFECTIVE DATE 31.05.2019, DUE TO RETIREMENT FROM COSCO SHIPPING..  Full Article June 5 (Reuters) - …

Qatar’s Traditional Sailboat “Al Mubaraki” to Dock at Marina Zeas

August 6, 2019 (Photo by MotionTeam/Vasilis Ververidis, file) PIRAEUS – The 40-meter traditional wooden vessel from Qatar ‘Al Mubaraki’ will arrive at Piraeus’ Marina Zeas on Wednesday. The ship that will remain at Marina Zeas until Monday 12 August is …

Cold Chain Logistics Market 2019 Global Share, Trends, Segmentation, Analysis and Forecast to 2025

Wiseguyreports.Com Publish Market Report On -“Cold Chain Logistics 2019 Global Trends, Market Share, Industry Size, Growth, Opportunities and Forecast to 2025” PUNE, INDIA, October 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cold Chain Logistics Market …

Navios Maritime Partners L.P. Announces Repayment of its Term Loan B

MONACO, Oct. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (“Navios Partners”) (NYSE: NMM), an international owner and operator of dry cargo vessels, announced the repayment of its Term Loan B on October 10, 2019. Angeliki Frangou, Chairman …

Satoshi Systems releases MINERVA©, a Cloud-based Complete Business Management Tech

Satoshi Systems Limited launches MINERVA©, a Cloud-based Complete Business Management Solution powered by Acumatica for the Physical Commodity Trading Industry EQT AB (NASDAQ:EQT:SS) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Sonoco Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today declared a $.43 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on December 10, 2019, to shareholders of record as of November 8, …

Mozambique’s Gas Projects Enter Implementation Phase

With a second FID in just 2 years, Mozambique has officially positioned itself as a key player in the global gas and LNG market for years to come. The latest FID on the US$20 billion Mozambique LNG project, makes it the largest sanction ever in sub-Saharan …

Fr8Hub CEO Ohad Axelrod to Discuss US-Mexico Cross-Border Trade at Journal of Commerce Inland Conference

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fr8Hub co-founder and CEO Ohad Axelrod will join the list of notable speakers at Journal of Commerce’s Inland Distribution conference, held Oct. 21-23 in Chicago. Axelrod will be part of the “US-Mexico Cross …

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Self Tender Offer for Shares of Common Stock

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX) (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced the preliminary results of its tender offer to purchase up to 2, …

Yates, Hill Named to Sonoco’s Board of Directors

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Oct. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the most sustainable diversified global packaging companies, today announced that Lloyd M. Yates and Robert R. Hill, Jr., have been elected to its Board of Directors.  Yates, 59 …

Rail Market 2019 Global Analysis, Share, Trend, Key Players, Opportunities & Forecast To 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies PUNE, INDIA, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Rail Industry Research …

IT Spending in Transportation Market 2019, Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast - 2024

A New Market Study, titled “IT Spending in Transportation Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” has been featured on WiseGuyReports. PUNE, MARKETERSMEDIA, INDIA, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary A New Market …

E-commerce Logistics 2019 Global Market Demand, Growth Opportunities and Top Key Players Analysis Report

Wiseguyreports.Com Publish Report On -“E-commerce Logistics 2019 Market Analysis; By Key Players, Applications, Growth Trends, Share & Segment Forecast to 2025” PUNE, INDIA, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- E-commerce Logistics …

Capital Product Partners L.P. Announces Results of Its Annual Meeting of Limited Partners

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Product Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: CPLP) (the “Partnership”) today announced that it held its annual meeting of Limited Partners in Athens, Greece on October 11, 2019.  At that meeting: Keith Forman was …

Martin Midstream Partners to Announce Third Quarter 2019 Earnings on October 23

KILGORE, Texas, Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: MMLP) plans to publicly announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019 after the market closes on October 23, 2019. An investors …

PetroSA: Owning Foreign Oil Assets Key to South Africa Energy Security

During a national oil companies panel discussion on the final day of the Africa Oil & Power conference an exhibition, Nhlanhla Gumede, Chairman of PetroSA outlined the realities in the country’s energy sector. In particular, he highlighted that South …

[UPDATE] Espyr® and The Trucker Trainer™ Launch Fit to Pass, a Driver Designed Health Coaching Program

Atlanta, Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The transportation industry is losing professional drivers incapable of passing their Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, contributing to a costly and unsustainable driver turnover rate of 90% per year. …

2019 U.S. Economic Outlook Q4 Update Forecasts 3.9% Expansion in Equipment and Software Investment and 2.2% GDP Growth

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equipment and software investment growth decelerated during the second consecutive quarter and is expected to moderate at 3.9 percent (unchanged from the Q3 Update of the Economic Outlook published in July), …

Teekay Corporation Announces 3.5-Year Contract for the Hummingbird Spirit FPSO

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teekay Corporation (Teekay or the Company) (NYSE:TK) announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Chestnut Joint Venture, a joint venture between Spirit Energy Ltd. and Dana …

DryShips Inc. Announces Completion of Acquisition by SPII Holding Inc.

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DryShips Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DRYS), a diversified owner and operator of ocean going cargo vessels, today announced the completion of its acquisition by SPII Holdings Inc. (“SPII”), a company that …

Donated School Supplies are Sweeter than Honey to Bee’s Learning, Inc.

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, October 8, Bee’s Learning of St. Petersburg received school supplies for 40 children. The donations came from engaged citizens who attended a tea party for …

Yamato partners with ZigZag Global for returns in Japan

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZigZag Global have become the first returns management solution to partner with Japanese market leader Yamato Transport. Yamato provides collections directly from consumer’s doors all …