Moran Shipping News

Maritime Man of the Year in the Port of Boston

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Our very own Capt. Steve Palmer is awared Maritime Man of the Year.

NORAD

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

North Atlantic Distribution, Inc. (NORAD) announced today that Honda would begin importing cars using the port of Davisville starting in 2014.

Moran Shipping Agencies’ Captain Steve Palmer recognized by USCG earning their Meritorious Public Service Award

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Commandant takes great pleasure in presenting the U. S. Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award to Captain Steve Palmer, Vice president and Quality Manager for Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.

Sequestration

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The effects of Sequestration will be felt in most US ports through the elimination of overtime by CBP which may cause delays in the docking/boarding of vessels. Restrictions differ from port to port. Individual Moran offices will provide updates via Daily emails along with updating Masters via pre arrival messages. Should you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the local Moran office.

Buffalo Marine: Real Hope - For a Change!

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

As previously mentioned, the winter-weather whims had an adverse impact on vessels plying the region’s waterways.

RI Governor Chafee visits Moran Shipping

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Governor Lincoln Chafee and Moran CEO Jim Black at Moran Shipping Agencies headquarters, Providence RI

State leaders mark Quonset dredging project

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Rhode Island's leaders have kicked off a $7.5 million dredging project designed to improve the Port of Davisville at Quonset Point.

Andrew Black is new Operations Manager

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

I’m pleased to announce that Andrew Black will be assuming the position of Operations Manager in our Woodbridge, NJ office.

Buffalo Marine: No Gold Medal for June's Numbers

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The first half of 2012 has yielded one trend – odd months are up and even months are down!

A Strategic and Regional Overview, what do we need to prepare for?

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Daniel Van Duzer of MOMPS addressing the 2012 Africa Ports and Harbor Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa

PBN names Healthiest Employers winners

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Moran Shipping named a healthiest employer winner by Providence Business News

Buffalo Marine: Are Euro problems becoming urs?

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

As the debate rages amongst economists on the impact Euro woes and China’s stimulus plan will have on the United States

Moran's Captain Tim Dalzell recognized by USCG

Wed, 30 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Department of Homeland Security & USCG Certificate of Merit

18th Annual Worksite Health Award

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Moran Shipping is recognized by Blue Cross & Blue Shield for receiving the Achievement Award at the 18th Annual Worksite Health Awards.

Foggy February leads to Sunny March

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

With 156 hours of fog on the Houston Ship Channel, February was literally a stop-and-go month on the maritime trade front

Terrorism, Pirates, and Blowing the Whistle on Commercial Fishing Before it Causes the Next Big Attack

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

There are many different types of possible terrorists, but the simplest definition for the successful ”terrorist” is: one supported by an organization capable of significant funding

Overfishing Ourselves out of the Maritime Industry and Defense of the Homeland

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

What happens if this threat continues not to be ignored, as well as how we can start to solve this by being proactive

Kathy Connelly Conducts Technology Workshops for Local Middle Schools

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

As part of Moran Shipping’s ongoing participation in the Rhode Island Tech Collective, Kathy Connelly from our IT department conducted two workshops at an expo hosted by Rhode Island College designed to encourage middle-school-aged girls to explore careers in the STEM fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Since Kathy has a degree in engineering as well as technology credentials, the Tech Collective sought her out to help with their latest community outreach endeavor.

Buffalo Marine September Stats

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Three quarters behind us and one to go before we see a better year economically.

Uncertainty Reigns

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Fed is trying to prod the economy forward, businesses are hesitant to expand, and that omnipresent economic gauge – the consumer – remains hunkered down

United States’ maritime security advances with new strategic alliance

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

This past Wednesday, gCaptain was invited on board the presidential yacht Sequoia to witness the forging of a unique alliance aimed at increasing the maritime security of the United States

Cargo Execs: July Imports Bump Higher on Late Back to School as Exports Hold Steady

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Japanese Car Imports Surge Post‐Tsunami; a Mixed Reading on Oil Imports

Mid-Summer Doldrums round out First Half of 2011

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The Port of Houston ship arrival tallies for the end of the 2nd quarter were consistent with the entire quarter’s performance

Flooding Rivers- Monthly Gulf Ports Analysis/Newsletter

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

As summer arrived, flood waters began to slacken throughout the Mississippi River Valley

Moran's Jason Kelly and Captain Steve Palmer meet with Kent Line in St. John, NB on 6/27

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

From Kent Line: Kim Lundy, David Keating, and Kevin Lagos.