Extend maritime security beyond ISPS: Cheow Tong THE battle against terrorism does not end with the implementation of the ISPS Code, Singapore's Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong warned yesterday, as he urged the international community to do more to ensure that the entire supply chain is secure.
S'pore threatens ban on second time ISPS violators IN the first month of the International Maritime Organisation's new global security rules, Singapore detained 27 vessels for failing to meet the ISPS Code requirements.
Asian cargoes choke N American West Coast SURGING transpacific cargo volumes from Asia are stretching the capacity of North America's West Coast ports resulting in delays as the peak season hits the expansive coastline from Vancouver to Long Beach with full force.
Hoax spooks cruise passengers FEARS of terrorism came aboard a Carnival cruise on Saturday morning as passengers listened to bizarre announcements - including one for the crew to abandon ship.
Pilot expected to plead guilty in NY ferry crash case THE pilot of the Staten Island ferry that plowed into a maintenance pier in October is expected to plead guilty to criminal negligence for his role in the deaths of all 11 people killed as a result of the crash, law enforcement officials said.
Air and Land Transport
European airlines review hedging as oil prices rise EUROPEAN airlines are scrambling to review their fuel hedging policies as a surprise hike in oil prices forces carriers to lock in contracts at record highs or gamble on crude retreating.
Virgin Blue's shares dive on profit fall
Cyprus Airways to offload two planes
Canberra defends no bag check policy at regional airports
Extend maritime security beyond ISPS: Cheow Tong THE battle against terrorism does not end with the implementation of the ISPS Code, Singapore's Transport Minister Yeo Cheow Tong warned yesterday, as he urged the international community to do more to ensure that the entire supply chain is secure.
S'pore threatens ban on second time ISPS violators IN the first month of the International Maritime Organisation's new global security rules, Singapore detained 27 vessels for failing to meet the ISPS Code requirements.
Asian cargoes choke N American West Coast SURGING transpacific cargo volumes from Asia are stretching the capacity of North America's West Coast ports resulting in delays as the peak season hits the expansive coastline from Vancouver to Long Beach with full force.
Hoax spooks cruise passengers FEARS of terrorism came aboard a Carnival cruise on Saturday morning as passengers listened to bizarre announcements - including one for the crew to abandon ship.
Pilot expected to plead guilty in NY ferry crash case THE pilot of the Staten Island ferry that plowed into a maintenance pier in October is expected to plead guilty to criminal negligence for his role in the deaths of all 11 people killed as a result of the crash, law enforcement officials said.
Air and Land Transport
European airlines review hedging as oil prices rise EUROPEAN airlines are scrambling to review their fuel hedging policies as a surprise hike in oil prices forces carriers to lock in contracts at record highs or gamble on crude retreating.
Virgin Blue's shares dive on profit fall
Cyprus Airways to offload two planes
Canberra defends no bag check policy at regional airports
US oil inventory figures at a glance Some of the latest DOE and API figures.
Russia hikes duty on oil product exports New method of calculating oil and oil products export duty begins, but rates rise less than anticipated.
Tug strikes and price rises leave Piraeus buyers cold
High Korean numbers keep buyers at bay
Singapore: Security needs to go beyond ISPS Speaking at the 2nd International Maritime and Port Security Conference, MPA's chief executive warns that security needs to go beyond ISPS and look at barges, tugs and port limit tankers.
Rotterdam continues firm and congested
Cosulich to launch double-hulled Singapore barge Italy-based broker and trader confirms newbuild double-hulled bunker barge is to enter Singapore bunker market.
First Sea Lord warns of al-Qa'eda plot to target merchant ships THE highest-ranking commander in the Royal Navy warned yesterday that al-Qa'eda and other terrorist groups are plotting to launch attacks on merchant shipping.
Britannia's flag never waives the rules RULE Britannia! For the second year running, the UK register boasts the best safety inspection record of any flag in the world when it comes to European ports.
Intertanko attacks ports 'no visitor' policy INTERTANKO has strongly reacted to a security policy implemented by a US terminal operator which has restricted access to its terminals to the agent, pilot and surveyor, while specifically banning a range of other essential visitors to ships handling cargo alongside.
Logistics companies petition FMC for dispensation to open up competition LEADING logistics companies in the US have asked the Federal Maritime Commission to allow non-vessel operating common carriers to enter confidential service arrangements with shippers ' a dispensation that is currently restricted to ocean carriers under US law.
NOL mandatory share offer TEMASEK Holdings' takeover offer of liner and logistics company Neptune Orient Lines was triggered by a large share purchase that saw the Singapore government investment arm increase its stakes to over 30% of the total stock
Cruise hoaxer orders 'abandon ship' IN an incident raising serious security questions, a passenger on cruise ship Carnival Miracle gained control of the ship's PA system and told passengers to abandon ship
China exports 'half of FEFC movements' CHINESE exports to Europe now comprise nearly half of all Asia/Europe containers handled by Far Eastern Freight Conference (FEFC) members
St Petersburg stevedore strike over ST PETERSBURG (Russia)'s striking stevedores told Fairplay that they have ended their strike and ban on overtime work
CNAN "profitable by year-end" ALGERIAN shipping company CNAN-Group is expected to achieve a profit in 2004, according to its CEO Ali Koudil
Santos box exports booming BRAZILIAN container terminal Santos Brasil has posted good half-year results, with box handling up nearly 35% and turnover up by nearly 30%
NWA loss produces aggressive response from Portland Draught restrictions and meeting schedules are behind the New World Alliance's (NWA) decision to omit calls at the Port of Portland in September, according to Port director Sam Ruda.
US operator wins Canadian WC concession A major US terminal operator, New Jersey-based Maher Terminals, has been selected by the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) to establish a new container facility on Canada's West Coast.
Hansa Mare strike gold in stagnant charter pond
Temasek: no plans to take over NOL's operational management
Hanjin's Q2 operating profits soar 208%
Thinking inside the box! The Global approach to security
Contingency against North Sea terrorism Norwegian special forces regularly practice response routines to be prepared to handle possible terrorist attacks against offshore installation in the ...
Norway will not pay for tug standby Despite increasing oil shipments through Norwegian territorial waters, the authorities will not spend the money on an adequate salvage capacity ...
Disputed Jack-up towed to China A. P. Møller-Mærsk's Maersk Contractor and Korean shipbuilder Hyundai has come to a kind of agreement over the disputed ...
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