Cosco container line heads for HK listing CHINA's top shipping group, China Ocean Shipping Co , plans to float its container shipping arm, the world's seventh largest, in a Hong Kong IPO that is expected to raise more than US$1 billion.
They dared to ride the waves CAROL Jackson and Suzannah Vaughan make for an unlikely pair of 'crusty seafarers'.
Proposed Iraq JV to boost M'sian Merchant Marine MALAYSIAN Merchant Marine Bhd , the country's second largest shipping concern in terms of fleet size, is expected to benefit in the long term from its proposed joint venture in war-torn Iraq.
Testing agency offers customers 'Annex VI sampling kit' Lintec sampling kit will 'ensure (customers) do not feel any pain when Marpol Annex VI comes into force'.
Owner pays hefty sum after charterer fails to pay for bunkers Shipowner decides to pay for services rendered to charterer to avoid arrest, including non-payment of bunkers.
Testing agencies cautious about routine use of GCMS One of the leading global fuel testing agencies has launched a new service making use of GCMS as part of a routine fuel testing programme. Following a rise in incidents of serious chemical contamination of bunker fuels, there is clearly demand for this service. So why haven't other leading testing agencies followed suit?
Oil industry calls for less responsibility for spill payouts The oil industry is putting pressure on shipowners and their P&I clubs to shoulder a larger portion of the financial burden incurred from oil spills
Crude continues to tumble on lower Chinese imports Crude oil prices continue to fall after news that Chinese demand growth slowed in January and February.
High sodium alert issued for Jebel Ali Several heavy fuel oil samples in Jebel Ali found to contain high sodium and relatively low water content.
Bay Ferries handed task of ferry turnaround After previous operator went bust for unpaid bunker bills, new operator lined up by ferry owner.
Cosco closes in on bumper HK listing CHINA'S largest shipping company, has taken the first step in a long-awaited plan to list its liner shipping subsidiary in Hong Kong in what could be a massive HK$23.4bn (US$3bn) deal.
Cosco liner arm eyes $3bn listing in Hong Kong CHINA Ocean Shipping (Group) has taken the first step in a long-awaited Hong Kong listing for its liner shipping subsidiary, a deal estimated at HK$23.4bn (US$3bn).
End in sight for Exxon Valdez law saga EQUITAS can begin sorting out a complex $780m claims roundabout after a judgment in the Court of Appeal in London brought clarity to a reinsurance dispute related to the Exxon Valdezoil spill.
Frontline's agent defends role in controversial Pertamina tanker sale JAKARTA company PT Equinox, which acted as agent and broker for Frontline in its controversial purchase of two VLCCs from Pertamina, has defended the quality of the bidding process, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
Angelini to sell out of booming CSAV THE Chilean Angelini group has agreed to sell its 18.4% stake in Compania Sudamericana de Vapores, Latin America's biggest shipping company, for an estimated $308m, Bloomberg reports .
Stevedores hold back short-sea GRIMALDI Group logistics director Paul Kypraniou warned this week there would be no motorways of the sea in Europe while stevedore costs remain as high as they are
Weather hinders survivor search BAD weather has hindered the search for 14 seafarers lost following the collision between a Korean general cargo vessel and the German vessel Rickmers Genoa
Ecstasy cruising to nowhere CARNIVAL Cruise Lines' Ecstasy has found itself on a 'cruise to nowhere' after propulsion system problems and now weather have kept the ship from reaching Mexico
Ernst Russ to build China business GERMAN shipbroker Ernst Russ is to expand its newbuilding and S&P business in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of a new office in Shanghai in mid-April
Antwerp dredge deal opens way for further deepening Dutch transport minister Karla Peijs and Johan van de Lanotte, Belgium's minister for state enterprises, formally signed a deal that will see the River Scheldt dredged to 13.1m.
US Lines expands on its alliance strategy US Lines has denied its entry into the Americas Alliance was necessary to reduce costs; rather, the company is using the alliance to expand its services.
Cosco Holdings seeks Hong Kong listing
NEWS FLASH! - Scheldt dredge MoU to be signed today
Kwai Chung customs seize 7.7m illegal cigarettes
Missing crew search called off as Rickmers Genoa heads for port
Cosco commences new European service from Xiamen
India allots $10bn for development of container terminals
Legislators try to close 'non-market' loophole, as trade gap widens
Shenzhen throughput up 15.4% in February
Pan Continental and Hub Group place box orders
HK official throughput figures fail to reflect real growth
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