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... Read More>>
America Celebrates 237th Year of Independence
On July 4, 1776, the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain was proclaimed. The... Read More>>
Maritime Law: 11th Circuit Keeps Costa Concordia Lawsuits in Miami-Dade Circuit Court
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France's CGT Union Calls for Strike in All French Ports
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Suez Canal Secured, Unaffected by Egypt's Turmoil
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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,... Read More>>
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... Read More>>
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... Read More>>
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