S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
Teekay to write down tanker values TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
Norway gas project turns up sunken ship A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
Lufthansa threatens to end link
Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.
S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
Teekay to write down tanker values TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
Norway gas project turns up sunken ship A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
Lufthansa threatens to end link
Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.
S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
Teekay to write down tanker values TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
Norway gas project turns up sunken ship A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
Lufthansa threatens to end link
Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.
End of the line for FAMM's bunker supply in Falmouth After a few months of speculation about the future of bunker supply at the UK port of Falmouth, it seems that the involvement in the port from Fuel and Marine Marketing Ltd (FAMM) has come to an end. The company has now sold out remaining stocks held at the oil terminal of Falmouth Oil Services, and is unlikely to bring in any new cargoes.
Singapore distillate stocks at record low, residuals fall too "Middle distillates have never been lower since we started the records in 1995," a spokeswoman for International Enterprise (IE) said about the inventory data.
Dates to look out for over the New Year in Japan
Singapore steadies, outlook may be firmer There was a large degree of price consensus among suppliers in Singapore today with prices seen largely steady to a bit softer compared to Wednesday. Overall avails seem adequate but there is no aggressive selling, and most suppliers are fully committed till early or the middle of next week, some even beyond that.
Rotterdam bunker prices in wide range depending on date
Weather gives some Italian ports' IFO avails a battering Bad weather on the Italian west coast is affecting IFO avails in Genoa, while a sheduled customs strike could affect deliveries in Venice
Shipbuilders' cover to soar after $370m yard losses SHIPYARDS are being set rigorous new conditions by underwriters after a series of catastrophes has piled massive losses - possibly as high as $370m - on to the marine book.
China tells shipyards to prepare for increase in tanker capacity UNDERLINING the massive need for tankers in China, Zhang Goufa, deputy director of the water transport department at the ministry of transport, has earmarked a national tanker capacity of 50m tonnes by 2005.
Scrap rates go into orbit as tonnage supply dries up DEMOLITION records have tumbled as breakers around the world are forced to pay up to $300 per ldt to fill rapidly emptying beaches, write Brian Reyes and Martyn Wingrove.
Lloyd's Register slips back into red LLOYD'S Register is back in the red, as the year to June saw the British classification society clock up a pre-tax loss of £6.5m ($10.8m), writes David Osler.
Numast boss blasts Labour on seafarer jobs NUMAST leader Brian Orrell has blasted Labour's shipping policies for "failing to deliver" on seafarer employment, in a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Lloyd's Register results disappoint LLOYD'S Register, the independent risk management organisation, has posted a pre-tax loss of '6.5M ($11.3M) for the year to 30 June, compared with a profit of '32.6M in the year to 30 June 2002
Further W Australia ore expansion ROBE River Iron Associates is expanding its port as part of a huge development of its West Angelas mine in Western Australia for the Chinese and Korean market
BC ferry workers firm on strike STRIKING ferry workers in British Columbia have been told by the province's government to return to work, but the union is planning to stand firm
15 injured in shipyard unrest AT least 15 striking Spanish shipyard workers were injured today in Seville, southern Spain when police used rubber bullets in demonstration
Philippines tighten pilot fees PILOTAGE services in Philippine ports have been tightened, with new standards set and restrictions placed on fees charged by pilots after complaints from carriers
Norden shares leap NORDEN shares jumped after its board unveiled a bullish outlook for next year and promised a huge increase in dividend on back of the group's strong performance
West Coast terminals plan to deploy wireless identification for trucks Stevedoring companies plan to install a wireless truck identification system that will expedite the movement of traffic at container terminals.
Bid for Hays mail and parcel unit The $500 million-plus offer could signal more consolidation for European express market.
Quebec protestors snarl shipping
S.C., Georgia ports reveal plans for security funds
British airports post first cargo gains since March
Union's protest blocks the Montreal Gateway Access to the Port of Montreal and other Quebec ports was blocked today when thousands of trade unionists launched a one-day protest against provincial government labour policy.
Electronic tags to cut US West Coast truck idling times Major US terminal operators plan to solicit proposals from technology companies to provide a comprehensive electronic identification system for around 30,000 trucks operating on the Pacific Coast.
AAPA calls for more state aid
Concor net profits up 9%, 110% dividend paid back to government
UK Freight threatened by road and rail 'highway' congestion
China's central government wants to delay Shenzhen Terminal development
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