Friday 21 November 08 - 00:45
 

News Snips

  • Strategic Partnership

    Norwegian diesel engine, genset and propeller equipment supplier Frydenbo (SLASH THRU O) Industri AS has entered into a strategic partnership with German propulsion systems specialist The Schottel Group, acquiring some 15% of Schottel shares.  

  • Inland Ports Forum

    Capacity problems in Europe’s seaports has put a focus on inland port and waterway development, which is the theme of the first European Inland Waterways and Ports Forum.  

  • Upper Thames Manager

    The Port of London Authority (PLA) has appointed its first ever river manager on the upper reaches of the Tidal Thames.  

  • Ocean Forum at OI08

    The organisers of Oceanology International, which returns to London’s ExCel venue on 11-13 March 2008, are looking for keynote speakers to present papers on the marine science and ocean technology community’s pivotal role in meeting the interlinked challenges of climate change, future energy needs, and ensuring environmental and civil security  

  • Twin Disc Uno

    America based marine power transmission supplier Twin Disc Inc has merged its Italian operations Twin Disc Technodrive Srl, Twin Disc Srl, BCS Srl, and BCS Service Srl into one single legal entity, Twin Disc Srl.  

  • Ports Policy Due

    Following the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) conference in Spain last month, the UK’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the EU to focus its ports policy on the key issues for shippers of port congestion and transportation links.  

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