More ships under Singapore flag SINGAPORE is now home to the world's sixth largest merchant fleet with more than 3,100 vessels flying the Singapore flag following an 8.4 per cent rise in total tonnage signing up with the Singapore Registry of Ships in 2004 compared with the year before.
IMO, EC officials meet to improve ties LIKELY hoping to set relations with the European Commission on a new course, the head of the International Maritime Organisation met the EC's new fisheries and maritime affairs commissioner last week, the first of a series of such meetings.
Philippines protests ill-treatment of seamen THE Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday protested to American authorities for ill-treating 13 Filipino crewmen working in a US ship when they were taken to a court to testify against the captain in a criminal case.
Applicants seek share of growing Chinese bunker market At least three companies have applied to China's State Council for permission to sell bunker fuels at the country's ports.
Bominflot expands Mediterranean services Bominflot Group adds another 'bunker only' location to its portfolio.
Lack of cargo confirmation leaves Suez players high and very dry Bunker suppliers in Suez are hopeful of resupply after prolonged product shortage.
Oil continues to slip after Iraqi election Oil slips further after confirmation of no OPEC quota change and Iraqi election passing without disruption to oil flow, giving bearish short-term outlook.
Singapore breaks previous bunker sales record by 13.3% December bunker sales at all-time high tops off new record-breaking year for Singapore's maritime industry.
Warning of new wave of stowaways to North America A NEW and highly organised wave of stowaways from China on ships bound for North America is in prospect, the maritime world has been warned.
Marsh will pay $850m and seek share value restoration after Spitzer investigation MARSH & McLennan Cos, the financial services group that includes the world's largest insurance brokerage, is to pay $850m to settle an investigation into charges it sought money from insurance companies to steer clients their way, writes James Brewer.
Britain unveils places of refuge list THE British Maritime and Coastguard Agency has made public the inventory of UK ports and anchorages used by its counter-pollution experts when determining suitable places of refuge during crisis situations.
Halliburton out of Iran after criticism from US HALLIBURTON has pulled out of Iran after completing work on onshore oil and gas fields and taking criticism from the US government, writes Martyn Wingrove.
AMA sets sights on other forms of transport this year A DIVERSIFICATION into transport sectors such as aviation, railways and US domestic logistics is a cornerstone of American Marine Advisors' strategy for 2005, as the merchant bank prepares to move into spacious new offices in New York this spring.
Record quarter for SCI SHIPPING Corp of India has recorded its highest quarterly profit at Rs2.8Bn ($62M) for the October-December period, a 110% increase on the same period last year
Mexican gas development objection SEMPRA LNG's planned $650M facility on Mexico's Baja peninsula may have been sited on the wrong land, according to a Mexico City businessman
Portland upgrades car terminal ONE in four Toyotas entering the US will continue to be handled through the port of Portland, Oregon, via a facility that has just completed a $40M renovation
French register bill postponed A BILL to set up a new international shipping register in France, which was expected to be examined by the National Assembly on 27 January, has been postponed
Lines face West Coast terminal crunch Carrier-owned terminals turning away other lines as they struggle to handle their own cargo.
Truck lanes approved for LA freeway Access to the Los Angeles-Long Beach could get a boost after authorities approve proposal for $4.5 billion highway project.
Yang Ming Line to order five 8,200TEU containerships Yang Ming Line is about to order five 8,200TEU containerships, a source told ci-online, saying that Taiwanese shipyard China Shipbuilding Corporation and Hanjin Heavy Industries are competing for the deal.
New management steers Seawheel toward profitable future
Australian rail hope 'too expensive'
Karachi West Wharf Phase III to be developed by HPH subsidiary
Vienna debate aimed at raising interest in Europe's waterways
Containerised reefer cargo set to grow up to 85% says consultant
Ferry and tanker in collision off Falsterbo The Swedish tanker "Rio Grande", ex "Engelsberg" and the Polish ferry "Pomerania" collided early Monday morning. The incident occurred in ...
No strike on Swedish ships The strike threat on Swedish-flagged vessels has been avoided. The employers and the officer unions have accepted a mediator ...
Port of Göteborg potential hub for Russian crude oil The Port of Göteborg is taking steps to becom a transhipment terminal for Russian crude oil. The port plans to ...
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