Shippers say proposed EU law flouts IMO convention THE International Chamber of Shipping has warned that a proposed European Union law, making accidental pollution of the sea a criminal offence, would contravene the provisions of the main International Maritime Organisation convention on pollution.
Fatal attacks by pirates surge in '04: watchdog THE number of seafarers killed by pirates surged last year, even though the overall incidence of armed robbery on the high seas fell, an international watchdog said in its annual report released today.
Indonesia to merge state firms to boost efficiency IN a bid to improve efficiency and attract foreign investors, the Indonesian government plans to merge a number of state-run firms including port operators PT Pelindo I through IV.
Venezuela mulls refinery sales to reduce links to US Venezuela has signalled that it wants to reduce its dependency on oil sales to the US and possibly sell refinery assets in the US and Europe.
Second Yanbu cargo confirmed to be low in sodium Singapore's bunker market still struggling with after-effect of previous Yanbu cargoes as fresh material finds its way to the Republic.
Talks progressing for Shanghai bunkering joint venture Titan Petrochemicals in preliminary talks to raise cash for large-scale bunkering joint venture near Shanghai, although deal is not yet sealed.
ARA market steady at midday
OceanConnect and Starsupply expand derivative broking alliance OceanConnect and Starsupply have expanded their New York derivative broking alliance to Singapore.
Evergreen Marine triples net profit EVERGREEN Marine Corp's 2004 results lend credence to the feeling it has turned an important corner on the road to sustained good profits.
Bidders jostle to snap up Navios in deal worth $500m Navios, a leading player in dry bulk shipping and logistics, could be about to change hands in a deal worth about $500m, according to industry sources.
Lloyd's Register fights to clear name over Iraqi claims LLOYD'S Register has issued a point-by-point rebuttal of every single charge levelled at it by a committee investigating the United Nations Iraq oil-for-food programme, in a determined effort to clear its name.
IACS alarmed over Barrot threat CLASS societies have reacted with alarm to a threat by EU transport commissioner Jacques Barrot (above) to "withdraw recognition" from more than one classification society.
PSA makes fifth bid for NWS SINGAPORE'S PSA Corp has re-emerged in the ongoing Hong Kong port sale saga, desperate to take a stake in the container capital of the world.
Capacity crunch hits Dar es Salaam HUTCHISON Port Holdings wants to expand box handling capacity at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, but there is little incentive to invest unless a concession can be secured
Managers take PZM golden stake REPORTS from Poland this week suggest that eleven senior managers at Polska Zegluga Morska have gained control of the company through a golden share
Rescue vessel runs aground THE Russian Caspian port of Makhachkala has dispatched a new rescue vessel to try to refloat the stranded Saatli, after a rescue vessel from Baku ran aground itself
Rio Grande wins Toyota imports TOYOTA do Brasil has switched its car import port in Brazil from Vitoria to the port of Rio Grande as operations at a new vehicle distribution centre in Porto Alegre have begun
Indian textile shippers fear Chinese competition Indian garment exporters are complaining that shipments meant for the European and US markets are being delayed through a shortage of vessel space.
Shareholders debate VICS future this week The future of Russia's Far Eastern terminal, Vostochny International Container Services (VICS), is being discussed this week by shareholders in Moscow, after ownership changes last year.
Failure of green package won't delay Maasvlakte says Peijs
US Customs drops C-TPAT requirement for ACE users
Rail offers a winning formula for FESCO and Hyundai
Zeeland loses patience with Rotterdam over joint venture
Sweden abolish fairway dues for storm damaged timber The Swedish government and its support parties has reached an agreement on measures to take care of the storm-felled ...
Scandlines deny ro-ro order Danish-German Scandlines denies the reports out in the middle of December last year, saying that the company has ordered ...
Class conference speakers at Nor-Shipping Nor-Shipping 2005, scheduled for 7-10 June. has secured many class speakers at the exhibition's Opening Conference, which is ...
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