EU move to impose age limits for tankers criticised YOUNGER age limits for tankers proposed by the European Union could backfire as a safety initiative and lower quality standards rather than raise them, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners has warned.
Falling debris causes damage to S'pore-run VLCC A VLCC managed by Singapore's World-Wide Shipping Managers sustained minor damage last week after the vessel it was conducting a ship-to-ship transfer with exploded.
Boost seen for US-Asia water route THE all-water route between Asia and the US East Coast is expected to get a boost from partnership agreements signed with the Panama Canal Authority and seven major ports.
China probes Yangtze shipwreck CHINESE authorities began an investigation on Saturday into a ship collision on the Yangtze River that left one person confirmed dead and 52 passengers still unaccounted for.
Colombo port aims to triple capacity by 2020 COLOMBO port wants to spend US$1.8 billion to nearly triple container-handling capacity by 2020 in view of a forecast rise in traffic as Sri Lanka's economy recovers after two decades of civil war.
Senegal ferry victims reject offer VICTIMS of Senegal's Joola ferry disaster, one of the worst disasters in maritime history, have rejected the government's latest compensation offer.
Hyundai Heavy expects to post profit this year HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipbuilder, will post a profit this year, following three years of losses, as it wins more orders, said co-chief executive Choi Kil Seon.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus takes off with prize orders at Paris Air Show EUROPEAN aircraft maker Airbus took off with the prize orders at the Paris Air Show last week, putting it well on track of its targets and leaving US rival Boeing in the dust.
Air Canada machinists ratify cost-cutting deal
Lufthansa to add more Asian flights as Sars wanes
Malaysia Airlines to fly from E M'sia to Balikpapan
THAI resumes suspended flights
Sydney airport May traffic falls 18.5%
Liner Scene
EU conference ban would force new thinking on lines CONTAINER shipping lines were dismayed when, a couple of weeks ago, European Commission competition commissioner Mario Monti ruled out so-called discussion groups of liner operators.
EU move to impose age limits for tankers criticised YOUNGER age limits for tankers proposed by the European Union could backfire as a safety initiative and lower quality standards rather than raise them, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners has warned.
Falling debris causes damage to S'pore-run VLCC A VLCC managed by Singapore's World-Wide Shipping Managers sustained minor damage last week after the vessel it was conducting a ship-to-ship transfer with exploded.
Boost seen for US-Asia water route THE all-water route between Asia and the US East Coast is expected to get a boost from partnership agreements signed with the Panama Canal Authority and seven major ports.
China probes Yangtze shipwreck CHINESE authorities began an investigation on Saturday into a ship collision on the Yangtze River that left one person confirmed dead and 52 passengers still unaccounted for.
Colombo port aims to triple capacity by 2020 COLOMBO port wants to spend US$1.8 billion to nearly triple container-handling capacity by 2020 in view of a forecast rise in traffic as Sri Lanka's economy recovers after two decades of civil war.
Senegal ferry victims reject offer VICTIMS of Senegal's Joola ferry disaster, one of the worst disasters in maritime history, have rejected the government's latest compensation offer.
Hyundai Heavy expects to post profit this year HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipbuilder, will post a profit this year, following three years of losses, as it wins more orders, said co-chief executive Choi Kil Seon.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus takes off with prize orders at Paris Air Show EUROPEAN aircraft maker Airbus took off with the prize orders at the Paris Air Show last week, putting it well on track of its targets and leaving US rival Boeing in the dust.
Air Canada machinists ratify cost-cutting deal
Lufthansa to add more Asian flights as Sars wanes
Malaysia Airlines to fly from E M'sia to Balikpapan
THAI resumes suspended flights
Sydney airport May traffic falls 18.5%
Liner Scene
EU conference ban would force new thinking on lines CONTAINER shipping lines were dismayed when, a couple of weeks ago, European Commission competition commissioner Mario Monti ruled out so-called discussion groups of liner operators.
EU move to impose age limits for tankers criticised YOUNGER age limits for tankers proposed by the European Union could backfire as a safety initiative and lower quality standards rather than raise them, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners has warned.
Falling debris causes damage to S'pore-run VLCC A VLCC managed by Singapore's World-Wide Shipping Managers sustained minor damage last week after the vessel it was conducting a ship-to-ship transfer with exploded.
Boost seen for US-Asia water route THE all-water route between Asia and the US East Coast is expected to get a boost from partnership agreements signed with the Panama Canal Authority and seven major ports.
China probes Yangtze shipwreck CHINESE authorities began an investigation on Saturday into a ship collision on the Yangtze River that left one person confirmed dead and 52 passengers still unaccounted for.
Colombo port aims to triple capacity by 2020 COLOMBO port wants to spend US$1.8 billion to nearly triple container-handling capacity by 2020 in view of a forecast rise in traffic as Sri Lanka's economy recovers after two decades of civil war.
Senegal ferry victims reject offer VICTIMS of Senegal's Joola ferry disaster, one of the worst disasters in maritime history, have rejected the government's latest compensation offer.
Hyundai Heavy expects to post profit this year HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipbuilder, will post a profit this year, following three years of losses, as it wins more orders, said co-chief executive Choi Kil Seon.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus takes off with prize orders at Paris Air Show EUROPEAN aircraft maker Airbus took off with the prize orders at the Paris Air Show last week, putting it well on track of its targets and leaving US rival Boeing in the dust.
Air Canada machinists ratify cost-cutting deal
Lufthansa to add more Asian flights as Sars wanes
Malaysia Airlines to fly from E M'sia to Balikpapan
THAI resumes suspended flights
Sydney airport May traffic falls 18.5%
Liner Scene
EU conference ban would force new thinking on lines CONTAINER shipping lines were dismayed when, a couple of weeks ago, European Commission competition commissioner Mario Monti ruled out so-called discussion groups of liner operators.
Singapore: Closed-door seminar on new Accreditation scheme Today's seminar was aimed at clarifying further details about the most sophisticated set of regulations for the bunker industry anywhere in the world.
Bunkerworld sales executive moves on to bunker trading
Singapore bunker sales down in April despite falling prices Tight avails and uncompetitive prices may have been a factor in falling bunker sales in Singapore during April, but in fact prices were much lower than in March, when MPA figures showed an increase in bunkering volumes.
African market update
Prompt suffers from Gibraltar's demand upturn
Rotterdam firms with crude
Crude rebounds as oil flow optimism vanes
Frustration over Platts MOC methodology may cause rethink Suppliers in the ARA region are still incensed at the recent changes to Platts' price reporting methodology. An oil major told Bunkerworld that they are "seriously considering" no longer using Platts as a basis for quotation due to the problems posed by the new methodology.
Identity cards for all the world's seafarers EVERY seafarer in the world is to receive a fingerprint-based international identity document following a compromise agreement struck at the International Labour Organisation.
Austal to build Olsen giant ferry WESTERN Australia's Austal Ships has won a $100m contract to build the world's largest high-speed multi-hulled vessel for European ferry operator Fred Olsen, reports Lloyd's List DCN in Sydney .
Yang Ming eyes four Taiwan newbuildings MAKING the most of the good times, Yang Ming Marine Transport has returned to fellow Taiwanese company China Shipbuilding Corporation for four 1,500 teu ships.
Demerger of Exmar backed by investors SHAREHOLDERS in CMB have approved the spin-off of Exmar, its gas shipping unit.
IMO expels Greenpeace on safety GREENPEACE has been kicked out of the International Maritime Organisation after its controversial direct action tactics at sea were ruled to be a danger to shipping, writes David Osler.
Bonner praises 24-hour compliance The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection has issued less than 400 "no load" orders since it began enforcing the 24-hour advance manifest filing requirement three months ago.
EU, US to lay groundwork for possible trans-Atlantic aviation agreement The European Union's top transport official on Monday will meet with Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta to attempt to persuade the U.S. to commit to a pioneering trans-Atlantic aviation deal.
Georgia Ports Authority, Panama Canal sign agreement
EU regulators clear Deutsche Post takeover
TMM Lines deploys sixth new ship
Hong Kong shipowners revamp to boost business
Singapore files charges in ship collision
DHS struggling to meld agencies: Official
West Coast lines, terminals to pay more for ILWU benefits
Battling shippers seek end to anti-trust immunity as EMTA levies Israel THC Militant Israeli shippers have stepped up their campaign in the eight-month battle against terminal handling charges (THC) finally imposed by carriers on Wednesday.
Bank downgrades volume growth estimates for 2003, but confirms freight rate growth into 2005 UBS has cut its 2003 container demand growth forecast from 7.8% to 6.8%, based on the implications of weakened OECD leading indicators for Asian exports, but insists rate gains will continue.
Singapore swing: NOL benefits from rate revival
CMA CGM denies PTP move - new Westport service planned
Private operators force CBEC review of restrictive directive
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