Major shipping lines raise fuel levies for US cargo SOME of the world's major container shipping lines have decided to raise fuel levies in the US on land transportation of container boxes from next month, to recover part of their costs from surging fuel prices.
PSA, customers team up in Antwerp venture PSA has tied up with three East Asian shipping lines in a venture to operate berths at PSA's HNN Deurganck Terminal in Antwerp from January next year.
3 Taiwanese boats hijacked off Somalia THREE Taiwanese fishing boats have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia and pirates are threatening to kill dozens of crewmen unless the shipowners pay a total ransom of US$1.5 million, officials said yesterday.
Indonesian oil tanker catches fire following explosion
Admiralty Casebook
A crossing, not overtaking situation TWO container vessels collided in the East China Sea on a bright and clear morning in June last year because the officers on watch were too busy arguing on VHF Channel 16 on who had the right of way.
Major shipping lines raise fuel levies for US cargo SOME of the world's major container shipping lines have decided to raise fuel levies in the US on land transportation of container boxes from next month, to recover part of their costs from surging fuel prices.
PSA, customers team up in Antwerp venture PSA has tied up with three East Asian shipping lines in a venture to operate berths at PSA's HNN Deurganck Terminal in Antwerp from January next year.
3 Taiwanese boats hijacked off Somalia THREE Taiwanese fishing boats have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia and pirates are threatening to kill dozens of crewmen unless the shipowners pay a total ransom of US$1.5 million, officials said yesterday.
Indonesian oil tanker catches fire following explosion
Admiralty Casebook
A crossing, not overtaking situation TWO container vessels collided in the East China Sea on a bright and clear morning in June last year because the officers on watch were too busy arguing on VHF Channel 16 on who had the right of way.
Hurricane drives product trade spike THE transatlantic clean products market has shot through the roof in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath and is expected to stay there, while suezmax crude rates are expected to follow after a suitable pause, writes Rajesh Joshi in New York.
Lloyd's to weather Katrina despite possible £1bn bill LLOYD'S is likely to face a hit of around £1bn ($1.8bn), net of reinsurance, from claims resulting from the devastating Hurricane Katrina, say market sources.
Donaldson, great shipping judge, mourned by industry TRIBUTES poured in from around the maritime world yesterday following the death of Lord Donaldson of Lymington, who played a crucial role in improving safety at sea, writes Sandra Speares.
Deutsche Post delivers takeover proposal to British rival Exel GERMAN mail and logistics giant Deutsche Post has approached Exel, its British global supply chain rival, about a possible takeover that analysts say could cost more than €5bn ($6.5bn).
Katrina: cruise ships for refugees? CRUISE lines are today mulling US government requests for help in housing refugees from the Gulf Coast devastated by Hurricane Katrina
Ferry operator closed by fuel hike AQUA Express, one of two private ferries serving Seattle in Washington state, is to close because of rocketing fuel prices and poor demand
KATRINA'S DEVASTATION Ports, roads, rails remain closed U.S. to waive Jones Act for petroleum shipments 'Minimal' damage at Port of Mobile S&P: Insurers face huge uncertainties Ships diverted to Houston Osprey revises schedule Intermarine moves to Houston Katrina disrupts poultry exports ISC shifts operations Rubber volume surges at Morehead City Trucks can't haul Gulf freight CSX not liable for freight damage NS recovers NY-NJ port authority offers help
Hamburg cements HHLA shares plan to confirm port future Hamburg's Senate has formally adopted its plan to sell a 49% stake in HHLA, in a deal the city-state hopes will net it €500m (US$617.05m) within one or two years.
PSA HNN forms Antwerp terminal JV with K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin PSA Hesse Noord-Natie (HNN) has formed a joint-venture with K- Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin (KYH) to operate multiple berths at PSA-HNN's Deurganckdok terminal in Antwerp, from January 2006.
Mobile proclaims countdown to mobility, hopefully in a day
Panalpina not ruling out acquisitions for growth strategy, as IPO nears
Australian coastal box service mooted
Kerala Cabinet clears Vizhinjam project
New Orleans CEO sees transport and housing issues for resumption of operations
Sino-US textile talks fail again
Jacksonville to implement security fees
'Discreet' EU textile talks continue, as Europarl calls for broader EU-China relations
Inchon Port to offer incentives
Korea/China/Japan joint logistics centre to be constructed
New WTO head: 'Members have the decision-making power'
Super postpanamax cranes to Århus Port of Århus has ordered two new container cranes for the Containerterminal Øst, which is the Maersk Terminal. The new ...
A surge in MR freight UKCont-TA Freight cost for medium range (MR) tonnage booked UK/Continent for Trans-Atlantic destinations has shot up from around WS ...
New Orleans bunkering could be weeks away As suppliers assess damage in New Orleans, a resumption of bunkering could be weeks away as the port struggles to re-start operations.
US: Base oil prices could rise again Katrina's effects could lead to further base oil price rises, while the lubricants market awaits news of the hurricane's impact on additives plant.
Ferry operator more than doubles fuel surcharge Euopean ferry company calls move "regrettable" but says it was forced to pass on escalating fuel prices.
Hong Kong: Chimbusco joint venture starts operations Chimbusco Pan Nation Holding (HK) Ltd Co is the first major move in the Chinese supplier's ambitions to become an international player.
Navy to change contracts on concern of price manipulation The US Defense Energy Support Center and its broker are seeking a new basis for its contracts for fuel purchased in Kuwait.
Rotterdam firm this morning
Singapore: Stocks of residual fuel and middle distillates down
New contact details for Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers (HK) Limited
Singapore bunker sales reach record in July MPA statistics show July bunker sales broke another record with increases noted across the board.
US opens strategic oil reserves The US president announced yesterday the release of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to offset oil production losses caused by the powerful hurricane.
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