#Ports&Shipping - The latest IMDO Weekly Market Review includes the following stories as outlined below.
Irish Maritime News: New Leadership in Seatruck – As previously reported on Afloat.ie, Seatruck Ferries have announced that Alistair Eagles will be appointed CEO of Seatruck Ferries Ltd with effect from 7 May 2015.
At the same time, Ole Frie will be stepping down from his position as Chairman for Seatruck, and Kristian Morch will become the new Chairman of the Board.
Holyhead-Dublin Ferry: Record Numbers of Passengers Catch Holyhead to Dublin Ferry - A record number of people caught the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin last year. Some 1.88 million people made the trip in 2014 — the highest annual figure since 2003, which was 1.35mn meaning its popularity has increased nearly 40% in just over a decade.
Global Maritime News: Greeks Interested in Chinese Land-Sea Bridge - Greek government officials have underlined the cash-strapped country's interest in exploring further co-operation with China in logistics and transport infrastructure, following Cosco's investment in the port of Piraeus.
Operated under a 35-year concession, the Chinese-run part of the terminal increased its profit last year by nearly 26% to about $29m.
Shipping Confidence: Hits Two-and-a-Half Year Low on Fears about Over tonnaging and Low Oil Prices - Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry fell during the three months to February 2015 to their lowest level for two-and-a-half years, according our Hellenic Shipping News.
For more of each of the above stories and much more click the IMDO Market Review (Week 14) HERE.
In addition to further coverage from Afloat.ie's dedicated Ports & Shipping news by clicking HERE.
