Asian shippers welcome drop in THC in Indonesia ASIAN shippers have applauded a decision by the Indonesian government to mandate a reduction in terminal handling surcharges applied by container shipping lines, which they maintain is nothing more than price fixing.
Sea Containers is S'pore-bound BERMUDA-registered international transport group Sea Containers is set to move a significant part of its management operation to Singapore.
China Shipping favours Crete for box terminal THE state-owned China Shipping Group may launch a project to develop a transhipment container terminal on the Greek island of Crete, according to the Greek Merchant Marine Ministry.
Intertanko flag action as Frontline returns INTERTANKO has accompanied confirmation that Frontline, one of the world's largest tanker operators, has returned to the fold with plans to impose a new flag requirement for membership.
China Shipping tips Cretan site as 'ideal' Mediterranean hub CHINA Shipping Group has expressed interest in developing a container terminal in southern Crete as an answer to its hunt for transhipment hub facilities in the Mediterranean.
Norfolkline could access Marco Polo cash for new European routes FERRY operator Norfolkline is set to take a decision on two new ferry routes by the end of the year.
P&O to buy ferry as charter ends FERRY operator P&O Ferries has announced it will continue to operate the Pride of Rotterdam after the present charter expires in November next year, writes Sandra Speares.
Lloyd's List online gets ABCE approval WOULD YOU drive a car without an MOT? Fix a ship without an ISM certificate? Enter the US without ISPS compliance?
MC makes management changes PROFITS rose for LPG/boxship operator MC Shipping while the company has announced management changes following the purchase of V.Ships' stake by Navalmar
TOP aims high for tanker fleet TOP Tankers says it has set the foundations for further expansion and aims to become one of the largest operators of double-hull Suezmax and Handymax vessels
Norfolkline assesses new routes NORFOLKLINE, AP Møller's ferry operating subsidiary, is soon to decide on whether to go ahead with two new routes
No quick fix to Panama crisis DESPITE investment to upgrade the Panama Canal, cargo demands will soon push capacity to the limit, according to a report released this month
ACCC's Patrick takeover doubts won't divert bullish Toll Toll Holdings claims there is nothing unexpected in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's preliminary assessment of its proposed Patrick Corporation takeover and remains confident, despite Patrick's continuing resistance.
ECT increases DeCeTe stake
MacAndrews' competes for Iberian reefer traffic
MOL expects container market to remain 'strong'
Reefer inspectors' strikes bite at Brazilian ports
Russian vessel caught in Estonian zone The Russian research vessel "Pyotr Kottsov" was on November 10, caught by the Estonian border guard service in the Estonian ...
Another bulk carrier grounded on Hatter Reef The Panama-flagged bulk carrier "Ever Mighty" ran aground on Hatter Reef on Route Tango during a transit voyage from ...
Going slow but no strike on St Petersburg tugs The tug company Portovy Flot in St Petersburg reports that work is carried out as usual on the company's tugs ...
Jamaica ends week on a roll A run of enquiries keeping Jamaican suppliers busy in softening market.
Brazil prices soften, avails tighten Prices in major Brazilian ports heading lower with avails from major supplier tightening.
LUKoil to form new specialised lubricants subsidiary New lubricants subsidiary to assume functions for production and marketing of lubricant oils.
Base oil plant to remain offline into December Reports indicate that Group I plant is now not expected to restart until early to mid-December.
Rotterdam bids/offers $4-8 apart at noon
New style ARACON invites bunker industry's views ARACON offers a fresh new bunker conference that welcomes your direct input.
Showa Shell turns to exporting distillates Showa Shell Sekiyu has become an exporter of middle and light distillates following a business alliance with AOC Holdings.
Shipping lines to raise cost on high bunker prices Surging bunker fuel prices will soon see Neptune Orient Lines and 11 of the largest shipping lines increase their costs of shipping cargo to the US in 2006 by 7%.
Vitol: Singapore is 'balancing factor' for China's oil demand As a fuel oil export market, Singapore maintains a couple of advantages over South Korea and Russia, trading manager of The Vitol Group says.
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