Call for coordinated patrols to fight piracy SHIPOWNERS have called upon South-east Asian governments to carry out coordinated patrols regardless of a nation's territorial waters to counter the growing problem of piracy.
Asian coast guard meeting to focus on terrorism threat ASIAN coast guard officials from 16 countries, including Singapore, begin a two-day meeting in Tokyo today in an effort to forge greater cooperation in fighting piracy and the threat of maritime terrorism in the region.
Indon tanker sales spark controversy THE US$184 million purchase by Frontline of two Pertamina VLCCs under construction has caused a political row in Indonesia with some legislators threatening to veto the sale.
Air and Land Transport
AirAsia may seek US and European funds AIRASIA, South-east Asia's biggest budget carrier, said it may get loans from US and European government lenders to buy or lease new Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Transmile to buy 3 Boeing aircraft to expand to US
9/11 panel critical of US air defence: report
New carrier Virgin America unveils jet purchases, lease plans
LOG Book
Newbuilds
Home, sweet sea home THE idea of floating real estate is not entirely new and we have already had the Residensea project.
Call for coordinated patrols to fight piracy SHIPOWNERS have called upon South-east Asian governments to carry out coordinated patrols regardless of a nation's territorial waters to counter the growing problem of piracy.
Asian coast guard meeting to focus on terrorism threat ASIAN coast guard officials from 16 countries, including Singapore, begin a two-day meeting in Tokyo today in an effort to forge greater cooperation in fighting piracy and the threat of maritime terrorism in the region.
Indon tanker sales spark controversy THE US$184 million purchase by Frontline of two Pertamina VLCCs under construction has caused a political row in Indonesia with some legislators threatening to veto the sale.
Air and Land Transport
AirAsia may seek US and European funds AIRASIA, South-east Asia's biggest budget carrier, said it may get loans from US and European government lenders to buy or lease new Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Transmile to buy 3 Boeing aircraft to expand to US
9/11 panel critical of US air defence: report
New carrier Virgin America unveils jet purchases, lease plans
LOG Book
Newbuilds
Home, sweet sea home THE idea of floating real estate is not entirely new and we have already had the Residensea project.
Call for coordinated patrols to fight piracy SHIPOWNERS have called upon South-east Asian governments to carry out coordinated patrols regardless of a nation's territorial waters to counter the growing problem of piracy.
Asian coast guard meeting to focus on terrorism threat ASIAN coast guard officials from 16 countries, including Singapore, begin a two-day meeting in Tokyo today in an effort to forge greater cooperation in fighting piracy and the threat of maritime terrorism in the region.
Indon tanker sales spark controversy THE US$184 million purchase by Frontline of two Pertamina VLCCs under construction has caused a political row in Indonesia with some legislators threatening to veto the sale.
Air and Land Transport
AirAsia may seek US and European funds AIRASIA, South-east Asia's biggest budget carrier, said it may get loans from US and European government lenders to buy or lease new Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Transmile to buy 3 Boeing aircraft to expand to US
9/11 panel critical of US air defence: report
New carrier Virgin America unveils jet purchases, lease plans
LOG Book
Newbuilds
Home, sweet sea home THE idea of floating real estate is not entirely new and we have already had the Residensea project.
Cost cutting helps Baltic Exchange trim losses THE Baltic Exchange has reported another operating deficit for the year to March 2004 but aggressive cost cutting saw losses trimmed by more than a third, from '1.9m in 2003 to '476,000.
Investor caution spoils China Shipping's stock market party THERE was no tailwind to drive up China Shipping Container Lines stock market debut yesterday, with shares dropping 12% from their HK$3.175 (US$1.848) offer price.
Is this coalition survey worthwhile, pointless, daft or all of the above? THIS just has to be the most unusual customer satisfaction survey ever produced, writes David Osler.
Exel in £328m bid for UK rival T&B EXEL, the UK-based global freight and logistics operator, has made a £328m ($598) bid for home-grown rival Tibbett & Britain.
EC tells Izar: no lifeline until illegal aid is repaid ILLEGAL state aid paid to Izar must be repaid in full before any Spanish government rescue plan of the shipbuilder is considered, the European Commission warned yesterday.
Baltic information pays dividends THE Baltic Exchange announced a sharp fall in operating losses today, down from £1.9M to £0.48M in the year to 31 March 2004
Iran-Oman to establish shipping company THE Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman have agreed to establish a joint shipping company in a bid to boost trade between the two neighbours
Tilbury first for FEU by standard rail TILBURY, one of UK's main container terminals, has become the first east coast box-port to be able to move 9ft 6in high containers on standard rail wagons
Senior appointments at Stolt, WWL OTTO Fritzner takes over as CEO of Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group, as Ramond Fitzgerald moves across to head up Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Ocean Services Division
Pakistani car imports to boom NEW and second-hand cars of different brands and engine size will start flooding the Pakistani market soon, following Islamabad's drastic cut in import duty
S Africa port concessions unclear UNCERTAINTY over concessions for South African port terminals received little clarity from the new public enterprises minister, Alex Erwin, this week
Teamsters dispute roadability costs Union says study show costs of inspecting and maintaining intermodal chassis not as onerous as predicted by carriers.
Exel to buy Tibbett & Britten Britain's leading logistics provider confirmed it has agreed to buy its smaller domestic rival for $601 million. Both have substantial U.S. operations.
ISPS compliance up in latest IMO survey
Tax changes would be boon to U.S. flag investors, says panel
Singapore extends port dues concession The recovering economy has led to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to extend its 20% containership port dues concessions a further two years, until June 30, 2006.
Summer slumber settles on stagnant charter market
CSCL shares fall 11.8% on their Hang Seng debut
Carriers could find lure of Asian volumes hard to resist
Ferries lose net wages from 2006 Norwegian ferry companies Color Line and Fjord Line lose their net wage arrangement from 1 January 2006 after a last ...
EU ministers take hard line on pollution Accidental pollution in EU territorial waters can be punishable by the crime of gross negligence, according to a majority of ...
No "Erika" trial for Maltese authority in France There will be no trial in France against the Maltese Maritime Authority and its head Lino Vassalo. Last year, they ...
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