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Press Statement by PLP on Tariff increase by Tropical Shipping.
In the wake of the latest tariff increases announced by Tropical Shipping on all cargoes from the continental USA, Canada, the Caribbean and within The Bahamas, the Progressive Liberal Party calls on the government to intervene to put a stop to this madness.
Tropical Shipping Announces Delivery of 1,500 New 40-Foot High-Cube Dry Containers
Our customers expect Tropical to provide the highest quality equipment - consistently made available when and where they need it. The investment in these 1,500 new 40-foot high-cube containers ensures our customers continue to have efficient and reliable equipment to ship their goods.
Today, Tropical owns and leases more than 15,000 pieces of equipment, including more than 3,700 chassis, 7,20...
Gladstone Freight Terminal Ushers in Greater Efficiency for Shipping Industry
The Gladstone Freight Terminal (GFT) was officially launched yesterday, ushering in greater efficiency and a quicker turn around time for customers, according to Operations and Facility Manager Rudy Levarity. The new 100,000 square foot facility just off Fire Trail Road, west, has
ACL shipping shutting down in Bahamas, U.S.
ACL shipping shutting down in Bahamas, U.S.
A major shipping company is closing down operations in both The Bahamas and the U.S., putting at least 12 Bahamians out of work.
Atlantic Caribbean Line (ACL), representing around 120 containers per week into the country, has terminated all operations, effective immediately.
Garth Rolle, the Nassau Port Director for ACL, confirmed that 12 Bahamians in Nassau and Freeport have lost their jobs.
"It'...
Notice About Ina Shipping Limited
Notice About Ina Shipping Limited
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 138(4) of The International Business Companies Act, 2000 that the above Company commenced dissolution procedures on the 12 July, 2012 and that Mr. Mariusz Jachimowicz of Howald, Luxembourg has been appointed the Liquidator thereof.
Notice About Lillgard Shipping Ltd.
Notice About Lillgard Shipping Ltd.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 138 (6) of the International Business Companies Act, 2000, the Dissolution of Lillgard Shipping Ltd., has been completed, a Certificate of Dissolution has been issued and the Company has therefore been struck off the Register.
Port Opening 'red-letter day' for Shipping
Port Opening 'red-letter day' for Shipping
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham called yesterday's official opening of the $83 million Nassau Container Port marks a "red-letter day" for shipping in The Bahamas, with a 21st century port advancing the development of a new New Providence.
Tropical Shipping Announces Additional Weekly Sailing to Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas Effective May 2012
Tropical Shipping Announces Additional Weekly Sailing to Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas Effective May 2012
As a leader in ocean transportation services to The Bahamas and the
Caribbean, we are committed to providing our customers superior service to
our destination ports.
'Every reason' for 8-10 shipping registry growth
'Every reason' for 8-10 shipping registry growth
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
The Bahamas shipping registry has "every good reason" to be growing at a rate of 8-10 per cent per annum, in line with the global shipping industry's expansion, a government minister said yesterday, adding that the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) had "achieved all of our goals for last year".
Earl Deveaux, minister of the environment, who has responsibi...
Campbell Shipping: Bahamas lacks qualified mariners
Campbell Shipping: Bahamas lacks qualified mariners
While the maritime industry accounts for 20 percent of the country's economy, it still lacks highly qualified and experienced local mariners, according to a leading shipping company.
The maritime sector is currently the third-largest economic contributor to The Bahamas.
Marketing Officer at Campbell Shipping Norman Lightbourne told Guardian Business that despite having 40 Bahamians working onboard...