Polish class society "surprised" at expulsion from IACS The Polish class society PRS has reacted to the decision taken by IACS Council to terminate its Associate membership stating: "We were very surprised by this and we do not believe such a course of action was merited by the facts associated with LEADER L and the period during which it was classed by PRS".
P&O Nedlloyd acquires Farrell P&O Nedlloyd has announced the acquisition of Farrell Lines Incorporated subject to final agreement and regulatory clearances from the United States Maritime Administration and other agencies.
Newbuildings ordered for Zim Six new 4,800 teu panamax-sized vessels have been ordered for Zim Israel Navigation from Hyundai .
U.K. fine tunes tonnage tax rules The Chief Secretary to the British Treasury, Andrew Smith MP, has introduced amendments to the tonnage tax provisions in the Finance Bill.
Monopoli Alla Camera è saltato il numero legale dopo lo scontro tra Governo e opposizioni Affonda la riforma portuale Sulla mancata approvazione pesano le norme che disciplinano la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo
Analisi di efficienza per i terminal container
E sui «camalli» arriva la scure Ue Bruxelles è intenzionata a chiedere la restituzione di oltre 900 miliardi
Navi cisterna sotto ispezione dopo il disastro della «Erika»
Athens assassination puts visitors on guard BRITISH companies at the Posidonia exhibitions in Pireaus were warned yesterday to be on their guard after the terrorist murder of UK diplomat Brigadier Stephen Saunders in Athens.
Dalian and Hudong scoop big boxships CHINA Shipping Group has confirmed orders for eight 5,600 teu containerships at two domestic shipbuilders in a historic first for Chinese shipyards in the fast growing post-panamax boxship market.
Lloyd's signals rise in marine premiums LLOYD'S marine underwriters have fired a warning shot across the bows of Greek and other shipowners with the message that they must expect to pay more for their insurance cover.
Informa Group acquires Bysis Research Services Informa Group, the publisher of Lloyd's List, has bought a leading provider of daily US financial product information, Bysis Research Services.
Erika surveyor retires from Rina A SENIOR Rina surveyor who had managerial responsibility for a key inspection of the ill-fated oil tanker Erika is to leave the Italian classification society.
Unions seize P&O works council seats TRADE union representatives have taken all 15 employee places on P&O Group's European works council, which will hold its first meeting in London on July 5.
Atlantic liner pact 'killed competition' THE former Trans-Atlantic Agreement was not a legally recognised freight conference but a means of subverting outside competition by offering traditionally independent carriers flexible membership terms, the European Commission said in court yesterday.
New string for Latam-Europe box service A SECOND string of ships is to be introduced in the service between Europe and the east coast of South America operated by the VSA3 consortium writes Janet Porter.
Trade facilitation atop new Customs deputy chief's list Automated filing and a proposal to rewrite and clarify the laws and procedures regarding import entry top Charles Winwood's agenda.
Panalpina, Rhenus in logistics venture The German partnership will focus mainly on client-oriented logistics solutions in the European chemical industry, automotive sector, and the consumer good markets.
Mudslinging clogs the Danube
FMC names four to senior posts
Truckers, shippers fight it out over fuel legislation
Cargolifter eyes U.S. blimp base
Canadian Pacific rolls out ro-ro service for trains, truck
Grand Aire Inc. wins cargo pact from Lear Corp.
Bangladesh plans air cargo subsidy for fruit, vegetable exports
International Lease Finance Corp. confirms interest in Airbus jumbo jet
Tiaca sells out exhibition space for Air Cargo Forum
Greek shipowners ponder going public
Private terminal operator at Nehru port to add crane
Class societies to name and shame suspended ships Vessels that have classification suspended for more than seven days are to be exposed on the Internet, says IACS chief.
Tanker spills oil in US waters A collision between a modern tanker and a tug has dumped oil into Boston harbour.
Bankers put Elite up for grabs Danish shipowner Elite is being put up for sale by its owners.
Greek owner may sue over PRS expulsion Shipowner Manolis Tripodakis is looking at a $150,000 loss after charterer rejects vessel classed with the Polish Register.
IACS to axe another two classification societies The Indian and Croatian registers of shipping are likely to lose their membership of the International Association of Classification Societies.
Belfast yard axes workforce Harland & Wolff is to lay off workers until contracts kick in.
The Posidonia party is over TradeWinds was there with a camera to cover one of the most grueling events of the shipping calander.
Thai national carrier set for rebirth Thailand's government has given the all clear to reinvent a dormant shipping company.
Officers vote on ferry action P&O officers are being balloted on their willingness to strike after a breakdown in pay talks.
Taiwan seeks buyer for yard Cash-strapped shipyard China Shipbuilding Corp is pushing forward its hunt for investors.
NOL doubles up on VLCCs Singapore shipowner Neptune Orient Lines is showing its faith in the large tanker sector.
Bocimar and Chao launch Wah Kwong bid CMB group company Bocimar is joining forces with George Chao to buy up the remaining stock in Wah Kwong.
Saverys speaks on Wah Kwong Bocimar boss Marc Saverys explains Wah Kwong buyout strategy.
Bureau Veritas sparks class society takeover battle The French classification society aims to buy German rival Germanischer Lloyd as well as Registro Italiano Navale of Italy, but ABS may mount a counterbid.
P&O Nedlloyd makes move on US carrier Boxship giant P&O Nedlloyd is buying long-standing US containership operator Farrell Lines Inc.
P&O forges ahead with ABC listing A stocklisting of P&O's bulk shipping unit is imminent, in a move that could rekindle interest in the sluggish Capesize sector.
P&O cruise loan securred Bankers announce cash has been raised for two cruiseship newbuildings.
Athenian Sea Carriers places Hyundai order Shipowner interupts Posidonia party to award Suezmax contract with South Korean yard.
Polish Register fires Leader L surveyor Poles blame surveyor in Egypt for substandard survey of tragic bulk carrier.
Lloyd's Register in ship detention controversy RINA beats LR in US Coast Guard ship detention league table
Mitsubishi bails out Russians Details have emerged of a loan restructuring agreement made between Sovcomflot and Mitsubishi on 10 vessels.
New chief executive for Essar Indian shipowner finds a CEO in New York
Class faces stormy future Reform of classification tops the agenda at Posidonia.
DNV calls for action against RINA A tough call for the Italian classification society to be suspended from IACS has electrified the opening day of Posidonia in Greece. TradeWinds was there as DNV chief Helge Midttun spoke out.
Class War breaks out at Posidonia Battle for the Polish Register fleet follows ejection from IACS over bulk carrier tragedy.
Polish Register kicked out of IACS Classification societies act over 18 deaths on "substandard" bulk carrier.
Osprey shareholders vote on plan Stock holders in Osprey Maritime met today to review a planned capital reduction exercise.
Tanker boom puts Posidonia in party mood Clarkson's irrepressible managing director, Richard Fulford-Smith, veteran of at least 12 Posidonias, tells TradeWinds what the year's biggest event means to him.
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