No lapse in security in Indon vessel case: Johor Port THE Johor Port has denied any lapse in security surrounding the Indonesian vessel Inabukwa which was purportedly hijacked and diverted to Pasir Gudang by armed pirates who then forced the crew to unload a US$1 million cargo of tin ingots.
Lack of rest endangering safety at sea SAFETY at sea is being compromised because officers on merchant ships do not get enough rest periods, a British seafarers' union warned on Sunday.
Tunnel-toll rise, rain in HK cause massive traffic jam HONG Kong came close to gridlock for the first time yesterday as a toll rise on a major tunnel and heavy rains weighed on the Chinese territory's normally free-flowing transport system.
Shipping's healthy growth will continue: GAC chief
Collision said to have killed 14 in S African boat
ChevronTexaco changes name to present unified presence Effective immediately, Chevron Texaco has changed its name to present a clear, strong and unified presence in the global marketplace, maintains portfolio of products and lubricant brands.
Marine lube oils could evade carbon tax Lubricating oils used on international journeys may get tax exemptions or rebates from a carbon emissions tax to enter into force in 2007.
Ecuador supplier commits to Marpol Annex VI Supplier says Marpol sample will be taken in accordance with IMO guidelines, while commercial samples will still be taken at the barge manifold.
Dubai exchange: CEO reveals more details Chief executive officer of the Dubai Metals and Commodities Centre (DMCC) has revealed more details regarding the proposed Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, which will encompass a marine fuel contract.
Asia: Fuel oil cargo arrivals up sharply in June Expected arbitrage cargo arrivals into the East Asian market in June have reached around 2.05 million metric tonnes (mt).
Offer on the table for TRT Shipping South African company TRT Shipping Services (Pty) Ltd. (TRT), which includes the bunkering arm TRT Bunkers, is about to get new owners.
Japan: Ease in avails may push prices down Japan's bunker market is no longer facing tight supplies now, and traders are expecting bunker fuel prices to fall slightly.
Rotterdam firm, prompt product and barges tight
Charterer sues shipowners A chartering company is suing shipowners for a chartered ship that was not seaworthy and for failing to reimburse the cost of bunkers.
Speculation hots up over merger of P&O Nedlloyd and Maersk MAERSK Sealand and P&O Nedlloyd are in merger talks, according to speculation circulating at the highest level within liner shipping circles.
New Maersk launch sparks talk of super size THE first of a new series of super post-panamax containerships named by AP Møller-Maersk at the weekend has renewed speculation about the size of the latest delivery, writes Janet Porter.
Georgiopoulos to float Genco with $350m Nasdaq IPO PETER Georgiopoulos' dry bulk enterprise, Genco Shipping & Trading, is poised to launch an initial public offering of up to $350m on the Nasdaq exchange in New York with two high-profile hires.
Sterling admits to regrets over P&O LORD Sterling considered de-listing P&O in an attempt to prevent the cruise division from being sold, writes Janet Porter.
Dry bulk sector overly optimistic, warn analysts THE first cracks may have started appearing in the fa'ade of optimism that has defined dry bulk share offerings recently, as an expanding world fleet and hesitant freight rates begin to catch the market's attention, writes Rajesh Joshi in New York .
EU defends criminalisation directive FOTIS Karamitsos, Director of the EC Maritime Transport Directorate, has countered criticism of Brussels' plan to introduce criminal sanctions for ship masters and seafarers
Sabine CEO appeals dumping charges THE head of US-based Sabine Transportation is appealing against his conviction on charges of dumping fuel-contaminated grain into the South China Sea
Genco resurfaces with IPO PETER Georgiopoulos' new dry-bulk venture, Genco, has filed for an initial offering seeking up to $350M through a listing on the NASDAQ exchange
Canadians leave probe to Liberia CANADIAN officials say they followed international protocol in leaving the investigation of a murder aboard a Liberian registered tanker to authorities in that country
German owners boost training GERMAN ship owners signed on 235 apprentice mechanics last year, a steep rise over 2003
Greeks enforce N Cyprus ban A Greek captain and his employer are facing severe repercussions after breaking a Greek ban on calling at Turkish-Cypriot ports
Exports spur Turkon move to Savannah Turkish carrier launches new Med service after shifting call to Georgia's Port of Savannah (left) from neighboring rival Charleston.
HK container stack collapses killing trucker and injuring two others Stacks of empty boxes in the container yards at Kwai Chung's CT4 and CT9 fell in sudden strong winds this afternoon, causing one death and two injuries.
UK retailers cite 'weak' consumer confidence after interest-rates unchanged
Melbourne dredging trial could cost A$20million
ASEAN emerges as China's fourth trading partner
India forwarders cancel boycott after Maersk agrees to pay brokerage
Turkon US service to swap Charleston for Savannah
Namsung to launch China/Japan string
Islamabad and Washington devise box security plan
Se-Tac ports enjoy double-digit Q1
HMM to issue bonds to fund operations
UK Government re-appoints Darling to top transport post
Crown Princess named the world largest container carrier The Danish Crown Princess Mary conducted her second namegiving ever Saturday last week, only a few weeks after the naming ...
Sundbuss newbuilding will come in a year The Sundbuss newbuildings for the Helsingborg-Helsing'r trade will now be built in Gdansk, according to Helsingborgs Dagblad. Shipowner Ragnar ...
New cruise record in Stockholm Stockholm Visitors Board expects a new record breaking cruise season. The Swedish Capital awaits 270 cruise vessels calls with 270,000 ...
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