US to share data on ships plying Malacca Straits THE commander of the United States Pacific Fleet said on Saturday that Washington plans to enhance maritime security in Asia by sharing information that could lead to inspections of vessels carrying suspicious cargo in the vital Straits of Malacca.
Clearing Chennai backlog could take 2 weeks THE two-week long strike at P&O Port's Chennai Container Terminal ended over the weekend but shipping lines say it could take up to two more weeks before the terminal returns to normal operations.
Panama Canal awarded ISPS Code THE Panama Canal is the latest major shipping facility to be awarded ISPS Code certification, despite the fact that it is not required to do so under the International Maritime Organisation's new security regime.
S Africa launches rescue centre SOUTH Africa on Friday launched a new Maritime Rescue Centre to help coordinate its response to shipping disasters and search-and-rescue operations in the region.
That sinking feeling SECOND-hand cars are stuck in a stranded Lebanese ship, the 'Sea Trust', at the Antwerp port last week.
Air and Land Transport
Star Alliance to add three new members STAR Alliance, already the world's largest airline grouping accounting for 28.8 per cent of global air passenger traffic, is poised to become even bigger with the induction of three new members.
Thai Airways expects to meet FY04 profit target
US eyes improved passenger screening
Virgin Express expects return to profit in Q2
Swiss seeks fresh airline tie-up
Soaring imagination
Liner Scene
The contrast between Jones Act trades and rest of world shipping THERE has been an interesting development in the United States domestic container trades.
US to share data on ships plying Malacca Straits THE commander of the United States Pacific Fleet said on Saturday that Washington plans to enhance maritime security in Asia by sharing information that could lead to inspections of vessels carrying suspicious cargo in the vital Straits of Malacca.
Clearing Chennai backlog could take 2 weeks THE two-week long strike at P&O Port's Chennai Container Terminal ended over the weekend but shipping lines say it could take up to two more weeks before the terminal returns to normal operations.
Panama Canal awarded ISPS Code THE Panama Canal is the latest major shipping facility to be awarded ISPS Code certification, despite the fact that it is not required to do so under the International Maritime Organisation's new security regime.
S Africa launches rescue centre SOUTH Africa on Friday launched a new Maritime Rescue Centre to help coordinate its response to shipping disasters and search-and-rescue operations in the region.
That sinking feeling SECOND-hand cars are stuck in a stranded Lebanese ship, the 'Sea Trust', at the Antwerp port last week.
Air and Land Transport
Star Alliance to add three new members STAR Alliance, already the world's largest airline grouping accounting for 28.8 per cent of global air passenger traffic, is poised to become even bigger with the induction of three new members.
Thai Airways expects to meet FY04 profit target
US eyes improved passenger screening
Virgin Express expects return to profit in Q2
Swiss seeks fresh airline tie-up
Soaring imagination
Liner Scene
The contrast between Jones Act trades and rest of world shipping THERE has been an interesting development in the United States domestic container trades.
US to share data on ships plying Malacca Straits THE commander of the United States Pacific Fleet said on Saturday that Washington plans to enhance maritime security in Asia by sharing information that could lead to inspections of vessels carrying suspicious cargo in the vital Straits of Malacca.
Clearing Chennai backlog could take 2 weeks THE two-week long strike at P&O Port's Chennai Container Terminal ended over the weekend but shipping lines say it could take up to two more weeks before the terminal returns to normal operations.
Panama Canal awarded ISPS Code THE Panama Canal is the latest major shipping facility to be awarded ISPS Code certification, despite the fact that it is not required to do so under the International Maritime Organisation's new security regime.
S Africa launches rescue centre SOUTH Africa on Friday launched a new Maritime Rescue Centre to help coordinate its response to shipping disasters and search-and-rescue operations in the region.
That sinking feeling SECOND-hand cars are stuck in a stranded Lebanese ship, the 'Sea Trust', at the Antwerp port last week.
Air and Land Transport
Star Alliance to add three new members STAR Alliance, already the world's largest airline grouping accounting for 28.8 per cent of global air passenger traffic, is poised to become even bigger with the induction of three new members.
Thai Airways expects to meet FY04 profit target
US eyes improved passenger screening
Virgin Express expects return to profit in Q2
Swiss seeks fresh airline tie-up
Soaring imagination
Liner Scene
The contrast between Jones Act trades and rest of world shipping THERE has been an interesting development in the United States domestic container trades.
Montevideo suppliers report some avails Small batch of IFO180 allocated to bunker market from ANCAP refinery.
Belgian supplier unveils plans for four new barges Series of new 'state-of-the-art' newbuilds set to take bunker group's tanker barge fleet to 30.
Bearish Baltic experiences demand upturn Bunker demand returned with a vengeance across many Baltic ports today as buyers took advantage of easing prices.
Rotterdam market softens with crude
Petrobras expands into China Brazilian-based supplier follows arrival in Singapore with Chinese office as General Manager hints of expansion into other Far East locations.
Low Chinese uptake, high prices to blame for swelling stocks Local players in Singapore say the present near tank-top situation on the Island state is due to low Chinese fuel oil demand and inflated prices.
Stelios throws down gauntlet to Stelmar STELIOS Haji-Ioannou, the founder of Stelmar Shipping, has broken his silence on the proposed merger between Stelmar and OMI, urging the board of the Athens-based company to act quickly in evaluating the takeover bid.
Manifest mystery as weapons ship named THE ship impounded in Turkey last week while carrying sophisticated missile systems from the Ukraine to Egypt is the Greek-owned Breeze, associated with Piraeus company Dealmar Shipping Management.
'Karachi Eight' feted at Posidonia AFTER a nine-month ordeal the criminalised crew of the Tasman Spirit have been able to put the past behind them at the American Club's Posidonia reception.
Green shows faith in P&O Nedlloyd THE chief executive of P&O Nedlloyd, Philip Green has demonstrated confidence in the line's future by purchasing 3,000 shares.
Underwriter Beveridge quits XL London Market LLOYD'S underwriter William Beveridge has surprised the London marine market by resigning from his job.
USCG details ISPS boarding advice CAPTAINS of ships can help reduce the likelihood of US Coast Guard boardings - even when arriving from a non-ISPS compliant port - by setting higher security standards while in those ports, according to new rules set down by the Coast Guard
Dun Laoghaire signs crucial deal THE future operations of Dun Laoghaire, the Irish ferry port, was given a boost this week through a €50M ($61M) deal with Stena Line
Izar first quarter losses double SPANISH shipbuilder Izar plunged further into debt during the first quarter of the year, with losses more than twice the deficit registered for the same period in 2003
Tanker refloated in Westerscheldt THE Panamanian registered Handysize tanker Sea Splendor has been refloated after running aground in the Westerscheldt in Zeeland, Netherlands yesterday
New sub-sea service at Gibraltar UNDERWATER hull survey company Sub Sea Ventures has announced an in-water security and scheduled hull inspection service to be launched in Gibraltar
New box terminal for Montevideo MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay is to benefit from a second container terminal to boost growth at the port and keep the pressure on regional competitors
West Coast terminals set off-peak plan LA-Long Beach terminals plan major effort to move cargo during nighttime, weekend hours.
Subcommittee approves DHS budget House appropriations subcommittee approves $30.8 billion for Department of Homeland Security in 2005 budget, an increase of more than $1.5 billion over current levels.
Day user's charge to pay for extended West Coast terminal gates A private sector solution could beat the legislative answer to extending gate hours on the US West Coast (USWC), with a day-use fee in place by August.
Angry ICTSI initiates legal action against unions Tecon Suape has initiated a Reais10million (US$3.3million) lawsuit against staff unions in a swift reaction to accusations that it was 'flouting the law'.
Rotterdam edge ahead in Euro-battle for CHKY volumes A three way terminal battle to become the CHKY (Coscon, Hanjin, K Line and Yang Ming) alliance's north-west European hub is under way, Coscon confirmed today.
Peaking rates sustained through 2005 says CSCL chief
Weaker result for Viking Line During the period November 1, 2003-April 30, 2004, the consolidated sales of the Viking Line Group totalled EUR 170 ...
Tonnage tax gains more tax than expected The Danish tonnage tax scheme has generated much more money to the Danish government than expected when the scheme was ...
Car carrier list after fire in Antwerp Lebanese owned car carrier "Sea Trust" - classified in Germanischer Lloyd and P&I covered in Gard - is stuck in the ...
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