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Israel Defies Unions with Private Port Tenders, Costa Concordia Lawsuits Kept in Miami Court

Israel Government Defies Unions with Private Seaport Tenders
America Celebrates 237th Year of Independence
Maritime Law: 11th Circuit Keeps Costa Concordia Lawsuits in Miami-Dade Circuit Court
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July 04, 2013 (Vol. 11, Ed. 132)

Israel Government Defies Unions with Private Seaport Tenders

* Port reform meant to lower costs, improve exports * Minister sees foreign interest in making Israel a hub * New ports would weaken grip of labour unions (Reuters) - Israel issued a tender on Wednesday for two privately-run seaports to operate alongside state-owned terminals, a move to stir competition that puts the...
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America Celebrates 237th Year of Independence

On July 4, 1776, the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain was proclaimed. The...
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Maritime Law: 11th Circuit Keeps Costa Concordia Lawsuits in Miami-Dade Circuit Court

After Carnival's cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground off the coast of Italy, two separate actions...
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France's CGT Union Calls for Strike in All French Ports

Photo: Container ship in the east basin at Marseille Fos port, the main French trade...
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Asian Shipping Industry Pain May Be Investors' Gain

U.S. private equity and investment funds are betting Asia's shipping industry, hit by a restructuring wave that has...
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Suez Canal Secured, Unaffected by Egypt's Turmoil

The Suez Canal waterway is completely secure and the rate of ships passing through is normal, the head of the Suez...
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Evergreen, Yang Ming, CSCL End Iran Operations

United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) announced that following its Ports Authority Campaign, shippers Evergreen,...
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Nearly $1 Billion in Drugs Seized in INTERPOL-led Maritime Trafficking Operation

Nearly 30 tonnes of cocaine, heroin and marijuana with an estimated value of USD 822 million have been seized in an...
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Junk Boat Divers: Past and Present

Photo: USNS Grasp is one of Military Sealift Command's four Rescue and Salvage Ships and one of the...
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