US team to evaluate ISPS readiness at foreign ports THE US Coast Guard will soon send personnel to foreign ports in order to evaluate their compliance with the ISPS Code, reviving fears that the new global maritime security rules will be applied unequally around the globe.
APL to launch direct services between China and Australia NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container line APL says it will launch one of the fastest direct services between China and Australia next month to capitalise on 'flourishing' two-way trade.
Divestment will hit sales this year: Hapag-Lloyd HAPAG-Lloyd, the logistics unit of TUI, said sales this year will decline as the company sheds subsidiaries to focus on its main container shipping business in preparation for an initial public offering in the second half.
California's ports could miss trade boom: report CALIFORNIA needs to expand its seaports, airports and other shipping infrastructure to avoid missing much of an expected boom in international trade with Asia, according to a report.
Samsung Heavy wins US$900m ship orders SAMSUNG Heavy Industries Co, the world's third-largest shipbuilder, won orders valued at a US$900 million combined from three companies for 10 liquefied natural gas carriers, container vessels and oil tankers.
MISC chief Mohd Ali dies of heart attack MOHD Ali Yasin, managing director of Malaysia International Shipping Corp, one of the world's top three carriers of liquefied natural gas, died of a heart attack at the age of 60, the company said.
Japanese tighten pollution rules JAPAN has tightened a marine pollution insurance law in a move which could see almost all North Korean ships barred from its ports, adding to recent legislation aimed at pressuring the Stalinist state.
Greenpeace protests against GE imports to Australia GREENPEACE protesters used magnets to attach themselves to a cargo ship in Australia yesterday and painted the words 'Stop GE imports' on the hull as part of a campaign against genetically engineered food.
US okays new technology for box inspection US Federal regulators have approved technological enhancements allowing more thorough checks of sealed cargo containers, part of the effort to prevent terrorists from using US Ports to smuggle explosives or chemical weapons.
Air and Land Transport
Taiwan carriers seek new China links TAIWAN's airlines and shippers are seeking new ways to grow their business after the election victory of incumbent President Chen Shui-bian dashed hopes of direct links with rival China and sent share prices plunging.
Tough summer ahead for US airline industry
KLM not to pay merger-linked bonuses to execs
Austrian Airlines traffic in March surges on fare cuts
US team to evaluate ISPS readiness at foreign ports THE US Coast Guard will soon send personnel to foreign ports in order to evaluate their compliance with the ISPS Code, reviving fears that the new global maritime security rules will be applied unequally around the globe.
APL to launch direct services between China and Australia NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container line APL says it will launch one of the fastest direct services between China and Australia next month to capitalise on 'flourishing' two-way trade.
Divestment will hit sales this year: Hapag-Lloyd HAPAG-Lloyd, the logistics unit of TUI, said sales this year will decline as the company sheds subsidiaries to focus on its main container shipping business in preparation for an initial public offering in the second half.
California's ports could miss trade boom: report CALIFORNIA needs to expand its seaports, airports and other shipping infrastructure to avoid missing much of an expected boom in international trade with Asia, according to a report.
Samsung Heavy wins US$900m ship orders SAMSUNG Heavy Industries Co, the world's third-largest shipbuilder, won orders valued at a US$900 million combined from three companies for 10 liquefied natural gas carriers, container vessels and oil tankers.
MISC chief Mohd Ali dies of heart attack MOHD Ali Yasin, managing director of Malaysia International Shipping Corp, one of the world's top three carriers of liquefied natural gas, died of a heart attack at the age of 60, the company said.
Japanese tighten pollution rules JAPAN has tightened a marine pollution insurance law in a move which could see almost all North Korean ships barred from its ports, adding to recent legislation aimed at pressuring the Stalinist state.
Greenpeace protests against GE imports to Australia GREENPEACE protesters used magnets to attach themselves to a cargo ship in Australia yesterday and painted the words 'Stop GE imports' on the hull as part of a campaign against genetically engineered food.
US okays new technology for box inspection US Federal regulators have approved technological enhancements allowing more thorough checks of sealed cargo containers, part of the effort to prevent terrorists from using US Ports to smuggle explosives or chemical weapons.
Air and Land Transport
Taiwan carriers seek new China links TAIWAN's airlines and shippers are seeking new ways to grow their business after the election victory of incumbent President Chen Shui-bian dashed hopes of direct links with rival China and sent share prices plunging.
Tough summer ahead for US airline industry
KLM not to pay merger-linked bonuses to execs
Austrian Airlines traffic in March surges on fare cuts
South America: Refinery back in action Refinery back on line one week ahead of schedule...disruptions to bunker market minimal.
Strike plays havoc with bunkering schedules Vancouver harbour and Fraser River inaccessible to ships as container vessels are diverted to Seattle and Tacoma.
Greek supplier moves to new offices
Pricing patterns see increased demand in Suez
PTP IFO380 sales jump 1500% in three years Arrival of container giants spurs rapid growth as plans for bunkering centre to rival Singapore continue.
Venezuelan imports aimed at alleviating Argentina energy crisis Bunker suppliers in Argentina said they were optimistic that shortages in the gas oil market would be alleviated soon.
UK broker expands team
Rotterdam little changed
Tokyo supply tightens ahead of Golden Week The Japanese bunker market is set to come to a virtual standstill during the forthcoming Golden Week celebrations, making early bookings essential.
Tug strike action hinders bunker deliveries Two container vessels affected by Canadian union strike; length of industrial action unknown.
WMU to use Seasecure training course IMO unit approves 11-part course and adopts it as part of graduate school curriculum
IMO security cooperation program "in full swing" Program aimed at helping governments "having a significant impact, particularly in the developing world."
Massive LNG ship building boom ahead? Study from Ocean Shipping Consultants forecasts major growth
Shell slashes more reserves as two reports blast past practices TWO damming external reports have forced Royal Dutch/Shell to slash more proved reserves and radically change its methods of booking and auditing hydrocarbon resources.
Damned by their own words "SOON after coming to office as head of E&P in June 2001, I observed that the health of E&P was in a far worse state than was ever portrayed by my predecessor."
Erck Rickmers joins furore on rising boxship charter rates GERMAN shipowner Erck Rickmers has added his voice to the growing chorus of concern about the impact of soaring containership costs on liner services.
USCG in security checks on all ships THE US Coast Guard will board every ship on its first call at a US harbour on or after July 1 to check on compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code and the US Maritime Transportation Security Act, writes Rajesh Joshi.
Tasman crew plead for Mangouras THE four Greek members of the Tasman Spirit's crew freed by a Karachi court on Saturday have urged Spanish authorities to follow Pakistan's suit and release Prestige captain Apostolos Mangouras
Drugs found on training ship INDIGNATION has hit Colombia after drugs were found on the country's high-profile training ship Gloria in the port of Cartagena de Indias last Friday
Superferry 14 blaze re-examined THE question of whether the Superferry 14 fire was caused by a bomb or paint will be examined when a Philippines maritime agency chief appears before the top level panel
Jinhui considers future takeovers JINHUI Shipping and Transport, the Hong Kong-based bulk shipping company, has opened doors to "inorganic growth" in the future at a presentation held today
Karachi claims to be discussed CRUCIAL issues relating to Tasman Spirit's liability, insurance and Pakistani claims will be discussed in a meeting scheduled in London for 27 April
Demos begin over Harwich development ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have started demonstrations at Harwich on the eve of the public enquiry into Hutchison Ports' 1.7M TEU Bathside Bay terminal project
'Mid-stream' rates lure US Lines to CSX's HK terminal US Lines (USL) became CSX World Terminals Hong Kong's (CSXWTHK) latest customer last week after heavily slashing rates, according to a source close to the terminal operating company.
Strike will hit 75% of BC shipping, warns Canada's Council of Marine Carriers In an initiative which the Council of Marine Carriers (CMC) warns will shut down 75% of BC shipping operations, some 800 west-coast tug and barge operators have gone on strike.
Bolivian treaty clause heats up Chilean port strike
K+N moves forward with wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary
Baltic ports balance on Eurasian land-bridge
Bangladesh garment shippers urge state licensing of forwarders and agents
AP Moller announces management moves
Shipping outsider named new CFO of RPONL board
Cory Brothers sign double-agent pact with Vogt & Maguire Liner
Remaining sections from "Tricolor" to be salvaged Four remaining sections from the car carrier "Tricolor", which sank in the English Channel in December 2002 after a collision ...
Shipments from Murmansk storage tanker to begin Ship-to-ship transfers from the 360,000 DWT "Berge Pioneer" - renamed "Belokameka" while of 20 year charter to Sibneft and ...
Klaipeda home port for Belarus fleet The Vice Minster for transport and communications in Belarus, Vladimnir Ulasjen, says that the President soon will sign a new ...
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