Royal Caribbean chalks up 18.5% rise in profit [OSLO] Royal Caribbean Cruises, the world's number two cruise group, reported an 18.5 per cent jump in third quarter profits and said the industry seemed strong despite tough competition.
26 Chinese stowaways found in container in Hongkong
Cebu plans world-class container port complex
ICTSI tops Mexico bidding
Air and Land Transport
SIA orders six Boeing freighters worth US$1.3b [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines (SIA) has placed a firm order for six B747-400 freighter aircraft with the Boeing Co, with an option for nine more, in a deal worth US$1.3 billion (S$2.27 billion).
Neptune Dorado owners, operator may face charges
Thai Airways plans to increase overseas routes
AMR's earnings soar, US Air, America West in the red
Qantas still mulling over multi-billion dollar jet order
Royal Caribbean chalks up 18.5% rise in profit [OSLO] Royal Caribbean Cruises, the world's number two cruise group, reported an 18.5 per cent jump in third quarter profits and said the industry seemed strong despite tough competition.
26 Chinese stowaways found in container in Hongkong
Cebu plans world-class container port complex
ICTSI tops Mexico bidding
Air and Land Transport
SIA orders six Boeing freighters worth US$1.3b [SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines (SIA) has placed a firm order for six B747-400 freighter aircraft with the Boeing Co, with an option for nine more, in a deal worth US$1.3 billion (S$2.27 billion).
Neptune Dorado owners, operator may face charges
Thai Airways plans to increase overseas routes
AMR's earnings soar, US Air, America West in the red
Qantas still mulling over multi-billion dollar jet order
UPS earnings jumped 21.7% in third quarter The package carrier posted $702 million in earnings compared with $577 million in the comparable period last year reflecting strong growth across all of its sectors.
Marad extends comment period on cargo-preference rules policy The extension gives the public until Nov. 13 to file comment on the agency's proposed changes in the way it grants waivers to the requirement that government-generated exports be carried on U.S.-flag ships.
It's check-up time in Moscow Government reforms have brightened Russia's economy. The question remains whether the Putin government can or will keep pursuing these programs.
Customs Update: Will new penalty guidelines ensure just outcomes?
Northwest Air's profit rises 15%
House passes $5.1 billion WRDA bill
Marine Transport Corp. posts jump in profit
Air France opens cargo center at Germany's Hahn Airport
Canadian owner-operators suspend protests as talks resume
Tidewater buys eight more Tidewater Inc.has entered into an agreement to purchase eight vessels from the Sanko Steamship Co., Ltd. for $160 million in cash.
AMCV completes $76.4 million financing for coastal cruise ships American Classic Voyages Co. has issued $76.4 million of bonds guaranteed by the U.S. Maritime Administration. The proceeds will be used to finance construction of two coastal cruise ships at Atlantic Marine, Inc.,
Concentrazioni Il Mediterraneo recupera posizioni sul Nord: ora si scatena la competizione tra i grandi network Guerra tra i porti europei Entro la fine dell'anno Bruxelles licenzierà il nuovo testo per la politica del settore
Croatia yards on track for merger THE three largest shipbuilders in the western region of Croatia have signed a co-operation agreement which could pave the way towards a merger.
Europe cautious on new safety moves EU member states have given a cautious reception to a second round of maritime safety measures in the wake of last December's break-up of the Erika oil tanker, according to diplomats.
Singapore Airlines to buy six Boeings SINGAPORE Airlines is set to considerably boost its presence in the air cargo sector with its announcement to acquire at least six Boeing B747-400 freighters, bringing its total freighter aircraft on firm order to eight over the next five years.
Clock starts running on Ocean Rig Bingo 'fine' OSLO-listed Ocean Rig has issued a revised delivery schedule for its two delayed Bingo deepwater rigs, which could well yield the firm a 'bonus' of $7.5m per rig for use either as a bargaining chip to insure against future shipyard claims, or simply as money in the bank.
Caillard faces closure FRANCE'S last surviving cargo-handling equipment manufacturer, Caillard, is to be closed by its parent, Britain's Rolls-Royce group, over the next 15 months.
Owners urged to back services liberalisation SHIPOWNERS are being urged to become involved in the process of establishing a new set of multilateral rules for maritime services.
Universe Explorer in Vietnam collision Commodore Cruise Line's veteran passenger ship has had a close encounter with a containership up Vietnam's Saigon River.
Marine Transport Corp profit warning Dry dockings will take several tankers out of service and hit results, warns chief executive Richard du Moulin.
Bulkers pull in the punters Dry bulk tonnage is sneaking back into the S&P limelight as market conditions remain steady.
Elderly VLCC time-charter baffles market A US charterer has snapped up a 23-year old VLCC as tanker tonnage begins to tighten yet again.
Jamaica relaunches register The Caribbean island hopes to cash in on one-stop shipping concept without being blacklisted by the ITF.
Leif Hoegh profit soars Result doubles as Norwegian owner focuses on car carriers and books a big gain on sale of Bona to Teekay.
Anglo-Eastern in Chinese crew venture The Hong Kong shipmanager has linked-up with China Shipping's crew management arm to tap a large reservoir of seafarers.
Tidewater buys eight offshore vessels from Sanko Steamship The world's biggest offshore shipowner, New Orleans-based Tidewater Inc, is adding to its fleet again with a $160m purchase.
Great Eastern profits double Interim results are showing big gains for Indian shipping company Great Eastern.
First Olsen tanker seized in Antigua The grounded suezmax Knock Dun has been refloated in the Caribbean, but authorities are holding the ship pending a court hearing over possible coral reef damage.
Korean shipbuilders head for record-breaking year Orders at South Korean shipyards trebled in the first nine months of this year, compared to the same period in 1999.
Vopak board members join Broström Broström is rejigging its board to fill spaces left by earlier resignations.
ENSCO pulls out of slump US offshore vessel operator and contract drilling company ENSCO International has turned around last year's losses.
Tanker spill limits to rise Shipowners their P&I clubs and the oil industry are all set to pay more under a 6% cost escalation clause.
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