Cuba opens 'megaport' with high hopes for more tradeCuba officially opened its new Mariel "megaport" on Monday, hoping the project will put it on the map as a regional shipping hub despite scant foreign investment and the US economic embargo.
France to allow armed guards on ships to ward off pirates: PMFrance will authorise the deployment of armed guards on ships as part of anti-piracy measures, a move long sought by shipping companies, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said in an interview published Tuesday.
Kazakhstan to expand its ferry fleetThere is currently a need for expansion of the ferry fleet and increase of freights transportation: Kazakhstan Transport Minister.