Malaysia pledges backing for port development MALAYSIA will support plans to develop its ports in a move to turn the country into a shipping hub, but ports needed to improve their management capabilities, said Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Panama Canal to get faster, more powerful locomotives THE Panama Canal Authority will begin final assembly of six new locomotives this month, part of an order of 34 units from Mitsubishi Corp as the authority moves ahead with its modernisation programme.
Shanghai port joins US cargo security initiative SHANGHAI, the world's third-busiest container port, has joined a US cargo security programme aimed at protecting global shipping from terrorist attacks, US Customs and Border Protection said last week.
Nigeria shortlists 54 investors for port sale
Bimco delegation meets top EU officials
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Portable bulkheads: Call to improve safety THE UK Marine Accidents Investigation Branch has called on the International Chamber of Shipping to remind owners and managers of vessels with portable bulkheads of the need for improved safety when moving the bulkheads.
Malaysia pledges backing for port development MALAYSIA will support plans to develop its ports in a move to turn the country into a shipping hub, but ports needed to improve their management capabilities, said Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Panama Canal to get faster, more powerful locomotives THE Panama Canal Authority will begin final assembly of six new locomotives this month, part of an order of 34 units from Mitsubishi Corp as the authority moves ahead with its modernisation programme.
Shanghai port joins US cargo security initiative SHANGHAI, the world's third-busiest container port, has joined a US cargo security programme aimed at protecting global shipping from terrorist attacks, US Customs and Border Protection said last week.
Nigeria shortlists 54 investors for port sale
Bimco delegation meets top EU officials
Admiralty Casebook
Portable bulkheads: Call to improve safety THE UK Marine Accidents Investigation Branch has called on the International Chamber of Shipping to remind owners and managers of vessels with portable bulkheads of the need for improved safety when moving the bulkheads.
KIC expected to takeover Westport lease for 10 years KIC Oil & Gas (KIC) is expected to lease Westport's bunker terminal at Port Klang for a period of at least 10 years, industry sources have said.
ExxonMobil: First quarter profits jump 44% on year High crude oil prices have helped ExxonMobil increase profits by 44% from a year ago.
Rotterdam market firm, prompt avails tight
SK Energy: New terminal will boost sales New terminal will give supplier the opportunity to boost sales and avoid berthing congestion.
Japan: March bunker sales down 7% on year Both bunker sales and bunker production down both month-on-month and year-on-year in March.
Singapore: March bunker sales up 11% year-on-year Latest statistics released by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) show bunker sales up both month on month and on year.
Freeport: PDVSA Deltaven barge to resume service
China: Fuel oil traders comply with single-hull ban Most China fuel oil suppliers have taken steps to comply with the Marpol regulation on the ban of single-hulled tankers.
Singapore: Tight May avails predicted on cargo shortfall Low arbitrage forecasts prompt concern over bunker availability in May.
Top confirms dry move TOP Tankers has confirmed long-standing rumours that it will diversify into the dry bulk sector through the acquisition of nine Handymaxes, three Panamaxes and three Capesize dry bulkers, in addition to two Handymax tankers
Sovcomflot loses MSC boxship deal MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Co has cancelled an agreement with Sovcomflot and transferred management of seven of its vessels to Dobson Fleet Management
Maritrans eyes further growth US Jones Act tanker and barge operator Maritrans posted a strong first quarter and reiterated its intentions to grow in both core and related markets
Foss goes for Rotor Tug capability SEATTLE-based tug operator Foss Maritime is to upgrade its 23-year-old Henry Foss and Wedell Foss with the Dutch Rotor Tug design
Bush tries to explain energy policy US President George Bush conducted a rare prime-time press conference last night to further explain his energy policy
Seatrade buys into reefer pool SEATRADE has acquired the 15 reefer vessels operated by Vroon and the Sun Group in the United Reefers Pool
China calls for WTO support against EU textile investigation The Chinese Government has described the EU's decision to launch an investigation into Chinese textile-exports as a violation of WTO rules, saying it would hold informal talks with the EU next week.
HK container truck drivers condemn 'insane' tunnel toll rise
HPH gains official approval for two-berth facility in Zhuhai
Finnish port-strike off, with prospect of 3-shift day to increase productivity
Two GA partners to co-operate in N.Europe/Med, but Italian port unconfirmed
Framework for a 'global C-TPAT' endorsed by WCO group
IEA report privileges freight over passengers in need for oil in emergency
Breakthrough of Lötschberg base tunnel
Sweden sees port integration as Gothenburg takes stake at Gavle
Currency-appreciation sees Hanjin Shipping turnover fall, despite Q1 volume growth
Korean shipbuilders win massive new containership orders
MOMAF and Gwangyang jointly develop port hinterland
Port of Göteborg part owner in Gävle Container Terminal The Port of Göteborg will acquire 20 per cent of the shares in Gävle Containerterminal on the Swedish east coast ...
"Finnjet" is still "Finnjet" Many were quite surprised when Silja Line's "Finnjet" appeared on a website called Europe Star Line in new colours with ...
Bornholm Line bankrupt Bornholm Line AB is declared bankrupt and is out of business. The company, which last year announced a new ferry ...
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