S'pore-flagged tug hijacked in Indon waters found A Singapore-flagged tug hijacked nearly two weeks ago in Indonesian waters was found early yesterday after a mysterious tip-off, as escalating pirate attacks off the eastern shores of Bintan prompt warnings for ships to be extra vigilant in the area.
HK steps up checks on ships in move to tighten security THE Hong Kong government is stepping up inspections of locally registered ships - which account for about 6 per cent of world tonnage - as part of what is seen as a general tightening of security.
China shipbuilding firm hits order target ahead of schedule CHINA's major shipbuilding company has signed deals involving 3.6 million tonnage during the first five months of this year, reaching its annual target of 3 million tonnage seven months ahead of its schedule.
Air and Land Transport
US may delay air-traffic control upgrading THE US government may be forced to delay air-traffic control upgrades because current projects are taking too long and costing too much, an inspector's report said.
TBI opposes third runway for BAA's London Heathrow
MAS revamps int'l flight schedule
Air India to resume HK flights next week
BA, Oneworld slash fares for companies in Germany
LOG Book
Strait Talk
A class of societies that needs to improve its act IF class is to remain relevant, it must remake itself for the modern world, according to American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville.
S'pore-flagged tug hijacked in Indon waters found A Singapore-flagged tug hijacked nearly two weeks ago in Indonesian waters was found early yesterday after a mysterious tip-off, as escalating pirate attacks off the eastern shores of Bintan prompt warnings for ships to be extra vigilant in the area.
HK steps up checks on ships in move to tighten security THE Hong Kong government is stepping up inspections of locally registered ships - which account for about 6 per cent of world tonnage - as part of what is seen as a general tightening of security.
China shipbuilding firm hits order target ahead of schedule CHINA's major shipbuilding company has signed deals involving 3.6 million tonnage during the first five months of this year, reaching its annual target of 3 million tonnage seven months ahead of its schedule.
Air and Land Transport
US may delay air-traffic control upgrading THE US government may be forced to delay air-traffic control upgrades because current projects are taking too long and costing too much, an inspector's report said.
TBI opposes third runway for BAA's London Heathrow
MAS revamps int'l flight schedule
Air India to resume HK flights next week
BA, Oneworld slash fares for companies in Germany
LOG Book
Strait Talk
A class of societies that needs to improve its act IF class is to remain relevant, it must remake itself for the modern world, according to American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville.
S'pore-flagged tug hijacked in Indon waters found A Singapore-flagged tug hijacked nearly two weeks ago in Indonesian waters was found early yesterday after a mysterious tip-off, as escalating pirate attacks off the eastern shores of Bintan prompt warnings for ships to be extra vigilant in the area.
HK steps up checks on ships in move to tighten security THE Hong Kong government is stepping up inspections of locally registered ships - which account for about 6 per cent of world tonnage - as part of what is seen as a general tightening of security.
China shipbuilding firm hits order target ahead of schedule CHINA's major shipbuilding company has signed deals involving 3.6 million tonnage during the first five months of this year, reaching its annual target of 3 million tonnage seven months ahead of its schedule.
Air and Land Transport
US may delay air-traffic control upgrading THE US government may be forced to delay air-traffic control upgrades because current projects are taking too long and costing too much, an inspector's report said.
TBI opposes third runway for BAA's London Heathrow
MAS revamps int'l flight schedule
Air India to resume HK flights next week
BA, Oneworld slash fares for companies in Germany
LOG Book
Strait Talk
A class of societies that needs to improve its act IF class is to remain relevant, it must remake itself for the modern world, according to American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville.
Replenishment at last set to improve avails in Panama Canal
Analysts expect builds in US crude stocks, gasoline draw
Major US Gulf oil port set to reopen today
INTERTANKO appoints Bill Box as Managing Editor
ARA: Prices surge as prompt problems get worse Prices were surging in the ARA region today following a strong crude close yesterday. But while crude prices eased during the day, bunker prices in the ARA region continued upwards on the back of worsening local fuel oil availability.
Fujairah numbers unable to resist bullish cargo surge
Germany: Bominflot staff announcement
Crude eases as threat from US Gulf storm dissipates
New Maritime Security Regulations Here's the text of the Department of Homeland Security press release relating to the new maritime security regulations published today:
DNV issues first International Ship Security Certificate Bergesen LNG vessel is first certified under new IMO security legislation
Sooho Cho succeeds father as Hanjin boss SOOHO Cho has been appointed chairman of Hanjin Shipping in place of his father, the late Choong-Hoon Cho who passed away last November.
Spain calls on Brussels to strip ABS of recognition THE legal battle between Spain and ABS took another turn yesterday after Madrid announced that it would submit a formal request to the European Commission to have the US society's European recognition revoked.
MAIB raps lack of dedicated ship lookouts POOR watchkeeping habits, the "blame culture" of the maritime industry and delaying tactics by lawyers feature in the foreword to the annual report of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch for 2002.
Pension hopes battered as Maersk sticks to its guns HOPES of a reprieve for the pensions of former UK-based Sea-Land personnel have been dashed.
Technip bags Burullus gas deal worth $300m TECHNIP-Coflexip has clinched a $300m contract from BG-led Burullus Gas Co for the development of three gas fields in the Mediterranean, writes Martyn Wingrove.
U.S. gets new port security rules The U.S. Coast Guard has published extensive interim rules covering port and vessel security that were required in the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, effective immediately.
FedEx, UPS want Deutsche Post, DHL execs held in contempt The trans-Atlantic dispute among the world's package delivery giants over the ownership of DHL Airways grows nastier.
Manufacturing lags economy in June
Cho Soo-ho named Hanjin chairman
Ridge names Homeland Security advisory members
Horizon suspends midweek sailing
Panama Canal requiring ship-ID hardware
Chemical company seeks China dumping sanctions
OIA, Siriani offer trade group cargo services
British Airways shifts Moscow airports
Catano appointed co-chair of trade software subcommittee
Congested NSICT tells IndAmEx vessel to cut and shut P&O Ports' Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) is once again basking in the wrong kind of publicity, after yesterday forcing IndAmEx Chesapeake to de-berth without loading around 700TEU of cargo.
S.Korea's battle of wills ends, as rail strike is called off South Korea's Korea Rail Worker's Union has announced that its strike will end today.
Malaysian owner puts containerships up for sale
Asia/Australia peak season surcharges kick off
Barranquilla re-opens with reduced draught
Australia cuts navigation charges
NeCoSS stake paves way for Rhenus intermodal expansion
Kandla fears carrier defections as THC dispute simmers
Late founder's son is new Hanjin Shipping chairman
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