APL gets set for trade boom in Vietnam APL's early Vietnam gamble looks set to pay off as the container carrier gears itself for a trade boom expected to flow on from the looming Vietnam-US bilateral trade agreement.
Work on PSA's Incheon terminal begins
S'pore ship pays 1m pesos to clean up Davao oil spill
Global slowdown hits containerships
Daewoo chief quits after convictions
ITF threatens worldwide action against Kaliningrad
Call to tackle EU crew shortages
Air and Land Transport
Airlines knew about clot risks 30 years ago: report INTERNATIONAL airlines were warned about the dangers of 'economy class syndrome' more than 30 years ago but failed to caution passengers, a report here said Saturday.
World economic slowdown will not impact SIA's fleet strategy
HK court rejects Cathay pilots' request for injunction
Washington challenges UAL's US$12.3b US Airways deal
APL gets set for trade boom in Vietnam APL's early Vietnam gamble looks set to pay off as the container carrier gears itself for a trade boom expected to flow on from the looming Vietnam-US bilateral trade agreement.
Work on PSA's Incheon terminal begins
S'pore ship pays 1m pesos to clean up Davao oil spill
Global slowdown hits containerships
Daewoo chief quits after convictions
ITF threatens worldwide action against Kaliningrad
Call to tackle EU crew shortages
Air and Land Transport
Airlines knew about clot risks 30 years ago: report INTERNATIONAL airlines were warned about the dangers of 'economy class syndrome' more than 30 years ago but failed to caution passengers, a report here said Saturday.
World economic slowdown will not impact SIA's fleet strategy
HK court rejects Cathay pilots' request for injunction
Washington challenges UAL's US$12.3b US Airways deal
Carriers try N.A.-Europe hike - again The Trans Atlantic Conference Agreement has announced an eastbound tariff general rate increase.
Anniversary finds ILWU facing more challenges As the union celebrates the birthday of founder Harry Bridges, it is again confronting the challenges of automation on the waterfront.
Terminal shuffle in So. Cal. A joint venture of Stevedoring Services of America and Matson Terminals will move into the Hanjin terminal at the Port of Long Beach in 2002.
Pride gets platform rig contract Pride International, Inc. has entered into a contract with BP Exploration & Production Inc. for the engineering, procurement and construction, as well as the operation of the drilling facilities to be installed on a BP development project in the Gulf of Mexico.
ITF declares São Tomé and Príncipe an FOC The ITF has declared the naval registry of São Tomé and Príncipe a flag of convenience
Russian Navy Day subdued as Kursk anniversary looms RUSSIA celebrated its Navy Day in subdued style yesterday, with events overshadowed by the first anniversary of the Kursk nuclear submarine disaster, in which 188 sailors died. The Northern...
UK rig workers in tax victory An estimated 20,000 North Sea oil rig workers will benefit from a UK court ruling that could cost the Inland Revenue about £100m ($142m) in back-dated rebates. A ruling by three top Appeal C...
Crewman indicted over tanker coke-bust A Peruvian electrician has been indicted in the United States on four federal counts of drug trafficking connected with the large shipment of cocaine discovered aboard the Cypriot flagged tanker Ar...
Ocean Glory I case reaches High Cour UK tour operator Festive Holidays goes to the High Court tomorrow seeking the appraisal and sale of the ill-fated cruise ship Ocean Glory I which remains under arrest at Dover. Festive Holid...
IRB fiasco forces Brazilian closures REINSURANCE firms are closing offices and reducing staff in Brazil as a result of the failure of the Brazilian Government to sell its remaining stake in monopoly reinsurer Instituto de Resseguros d...
Genmar investors looking at $45m loss Genmar shares have shed almost $8 from its IPO price of $18 in June, with no bottom in sight.
MC Shipping keeps sailing north The Monaco-based company made a $1.9m profit from sale of one containership and one LPG carrier.
Universe Tankships to manage marine assets The new Houston-based outfit would take advantage of the recent energy market expansion.
Deadline for joining UK tonnage tax passes Any UK shipowner who missed the boat on new tax regime could be counting the cost for years.
Fred Olsen in the money Quoted companies report "magnificent" second quarter profit.
Structural problems identified in port state detainees Port state control inspectors in the Tokyo MOU pulled in 121 vessels for detention during the month of June.
Essar profits double Indian shipowner Essar Shipping is still riding high as it continues moves to spin off its tanker unit.
Ferry firms win EU funding Grimaldi, Gorthon Lines and SuperFast are among the recipients of EUR 7.5m to help get road freight sea borne.
ATI ready to splash the cash Philippines port operator Asian Terminals Inc is pressing ahead with expansion plans in Manila.
Star Cruises buys elderly ferry Silja Line does a deal to sell 26 year old Wasa Queen.
NYK bulkers sail for Singapore Plan to move ship management from Japan and Hong Kong will cost jobs.
ValuShip picks Commonwealth Fledgling container line is using The Commonwealth Group as exclusive time charter broker.
Daewoo replaces president as profit pours in Korea's Daewoo has put in a new top man, after its CEO Shin Young Kyun received a suspended jail term.
New handysize bulker pool unveiled Three shipowners are joining forces to get a grip on the handysize log bulker sector.
Genmar confirms aframax acquisitions The New York-listed tanker operator has reached the halfway stage of its ten ship-buying spree.
Salomon mixed on leading US cruise stocks US investment bank upgrades RCL, but downgrades Carnival
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