Kuok carrier may buy part of MISC fleet MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers, a shipping company controlled by tycoon Robert Kuok, said it may buy part of a fleet of bulk vessels from the country's largest shipping company, Malaysian International Shipping Corp.
Busy S'pore sea lanes a danger to shipping? ARE there too many incidents in Singapore waters? With Wednesday's accident just 5.5 km off Changi, this must be the question the shipping community is asking.
Admiralty Casebook
Vancouver port faces common law action DOES the common law impose a duty on a monopoly port authority to provide access to its port on terms that do not unfairly discriminate between users or do not unreasonably disadvantage particular users? This is the question that could go to trial in Canada following a decision by the Supreme Court of British Columbia last month to refuse to summarily dismiss an action by a port user.
Kuok carrier may buy part of MISC fleet MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers, a shipping company controlled by tycoon Robert Kuok, said it may buy part of a fleet of bulk vessels from the country's largest shipping company, Malaysian International Shipping Corp.
Busy S'pore sea lanes a danger to shipping? ARE there too many incidents in Singapore waters? With Wednesday's accident just 5.5 km off Changi, this must be the question the shipping community is asking.
Admiralty Casebook
Vancouver port faces common law action DOES the common law impose a duty on a monopoly port authority to provide access to its port on terms that do not unfairly discriminate between users or do not unreasonably disadvantage particular users? This is the question that could go to trial in Canada following a decision by the Supreme Court of British Columbia last month to refuse to summarily dismiss an action by a port user.
WFS to offer online fuel purchasing - for jets US-based marine and aviation marketer World Fuel Services to enter strategic partnership designed to lower jet fuel costs.
New IMO-compliant sample storage system unveiled In the wake of anticipated new low sulphur emission regulations, UK-based equipment manufacturer unveils new bunker sample storage system.
SMP announces 2004 safety and security award winners United States supplier Buffalo Marine takes award for best barge contractor.
Singapore residual stocks rise again Residual stocks continue recovery from 12-month low, and even more arbitrage arrivals are expected in the next two weeks.
Venice avails blight otherwise well supplied Italian market
Suez avails severely restricted for October Avails now look like they will remain tight for all marine fuel grades for the balance of October.
Rotterdam firms on continued bullish crude
Six suppliers awarded full accreditation status by MPA Six bunker suppliers in Singapore were today awarded full accreditation status by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
Shipowner agrees to $1.5 million pay-out after spill French owners agree to $1.5 million compensation pay-out eight years after oil spill.
Mounting freight rates keep Europe-Asia arb firmly shut Fuel oil stocks in northern Europe are set to grow further with arbitrage opportunities blocked by surging freight prices.
LA prices soar as incoming cargoes dry up Redirection of arbitrage cargoes to Panama and refinery turnarounds contributing factors as IFO380 prices quoted as high as $240 pmt.
High bunker prices force fruit earning estimates down Rise in bunker prices contributes to US-based fruit marketer lowering earnings estimates for 2004.
Tanker share prices shatter records on rocketing rates SHARES in listed tanker owners climbed to new highs yesterday on record charter rates and the expectation of huge gains in earnings.
Stocks surge amid Hong Kong euphoria TRADERS saw a roaring day for shipping lines at the Hong Kong stock exchange yesterday, many stocks leaping more than 5%.
Espo in last-ditch move to block ports directive EUROPE'S seaports association has made a last-ditch appeal to the European Commission aimed at blocking publication of the latest directive on access to port services.
Doubt over Mangouras release hint SOURCES close to Apostolos Mangouras, master of the Prestige, have reacted cautiously to reports that he will soon be allowed to return to Greece pending trial in Spain.
GFI sets up dry freight team DERIVATIVES brokerage GFI has plundered London rivals SSY and FIS to build a launch team trading dry freight in London and Singapore, writes Neville Smith.
Global Marine set to axe six cableships GLOBAL Marine, the British shipping company specialising in subsea cable work, is understood to be on the verge of axeing six of its 15 cableships, as part of the administration process announced on Monday.
USCG opposes state oil spill law COAST Guard officials are asking Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney to postpone enforcement of a new state law relating to maritime oil spills in waters adjacent to the state
Intermarine buys heavy-lift berths NEW Orleans-based Intermarine has purchased the Joe D Hughes terminal in Houston, Texas, from Halliburton subsidiary Kellogg Brown & Root
Olgebay fails to lift protection OLGEBAY Norton, the second-largest US Great Lakes shipping line, has run into a legal problem in its bid to emerge from bankruptcy protection
Bulker grounds in US THE 40,864dwt bulker Federal Pescadores grounded yesterday evening off Fort Lauderdale, Florida, while attempting to anchor
Balau jumps ship for Alianca CRISTOVAO Balau, president of Brazilian container terminal owner Libra Terminais, has shocked the local shipping community by leaving to join the Hamburg Sud group
Dim future for UK lighthouses A NUMBER of UK lighthouses may be replaced as part of the future strategy of the UK and Ireland's three general lighthouse authorities
Edwards faults Bush on port security Campaigning In New Jersey, vice-presidential candidate says Bush administration sacrificing homeland security while spending billions in Iraq.
LA-Long Beach shorted on skilled longshore jobs
Rail issues pinch box handling at Port of NY/NJ
U.S. infrastructure biggest challenge to China trade
Quantity does not matter for the CSX tender Only players with global experience in port and terminal development will be able to get the CSX deal, said an analyst in Hong Kong.
German rail gets EC-backed state-aid The EC has approved German state-aid aimed at improving direct rail access at shippers' premises, the transport department in Berlin will now rapidly commission the planned links.
Heung-A applies to end the court receivership
Chilean docker fights for life after troop attack
NYK explores into further possibilities in China
Russian transport policy must focus on international integration
Stolt in new, US anti-trust problems Information derived from a statement by the Odfjell chartering manager Erik Nilsen is being used by the US Justice Department ...
Concern for spill risks from Russian exports Willem de Ruiter, head of European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), has warned that the current provisions to cope with increased ...
Gorthon and B&N to merge The Boards of the Swedish shipowning groups B&N Nordsj'frakt and Gorthon Lines propose a merger of the two companies ...
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