New ship capacity will outstrip China's growth, says analyst CHINA's growth in demand for seaborne commodities is likely to be only a ninth of new ship capacity coming on stream in the next two years according to a top analyst, Lloyd's List reported last week.
Greenpeace members board vessel A lone Greenpeace activist was camped out aboard a decommissioned French aircraft carrier early yesterday after a larger protest against plans to send the asbestos-riddled ship to India for scrapping, the environmental group said.
Road Builder sees growth via its port division ROAD Builder Holdings Bhd expects its port division to spearhead the group's growth in the next three years, riding on several major developments on its Kemaman Port, the company's managing director, Low Keng Kok, said last week.
PSA handled 8.4% more containers this year
HPH to invest in Spanish terminal
Strait Talk
It's time for a WTO deal on shipping WITHOUT the shipping industry, world trade would simply not happen.
New ship capacity will outstrip China's growth, says analyst CHINA's growth in demand for seaborne commodities is likely to be only a ninth of new ship capacity coming on stream in the next two years according to a top analyst, Lloyd's List reported last week.
Greenpeace members board vessel A lone Greenpeace activist was camped out aboard a decommissioned French aircraft carrier early yesterday after a larger protest against plans to send the asbestos-riddled ship to India for scrapping, the environmental group said.
Road Builder sees growth via its port division ROAD Builder Holdings Bhd expects its port division to spearhead the group's growth in the next three years, riding on several major developments on its Kemaman Port, the company's managing director, Low Keng Kok, said last week.
PSA handled 8.4% more containers this year
HPH to invest in Spanish terminal
Strait Talk
It's time for a WTO deal on shipping WITHOUT the shipping industry, world trade would simply not happen.
American and Swedish clubs hit owners with 10% rate rises TWO of the significant providers of shipowner liability insurance have just about rounded off the pre-season jostling with co- incidental announcements of a 10% general increase in premium from February 20.
Ladyman launches 'hybrid' UK maritime degree course A NEW foundation degree route into sea careers has been launched by UK Shipping Minister Dr Stephen Ladyman, writes Michael Grey.
Kenyan fears over Somalia as war risk zone KENYA is strongly resisting efforts to have neighbouring Somalia declared a war risk zone, a move it fears could cost regional hub port Mombasa millions of dollars a year.
Shell attempts to reorganise its reserves as year of massive investment looms Shell plans to hoist capital investment by a thumping 27% to $19bn next year as it copes with rising costs and attempts to improve its record on replacing reserves.
Last-ditch talks for Irish Ferries TODAY is a crucial day for Irish Ferries
California vulnerable to tsunamis TSUNAMI damage to California's ports would be devastating, a commission warns, because the facilities are designed to withstand earthquakes but not giant waves
Transpetro seeks 1,500 employees TRANSPETRO, the shipping division of Brazil's Petrobras, will interview 6,000 applicants in February to find 1,500 maritime and administrative workers
US oil outlook dims THE US Energy Information Administration has slashed its long-term forecast for US petroleum and LNG import demand
Russian second register moves closer RUSSIA'S second ship register moved a step closer last week when the Federation Council, the upper house of parliament, enacted authorising legislation
Emeraude future hangs in the balance THE future of the Emeraude Ferries service between St Helier on the Channel island of Jersey and St Malo, France, is under review in the face of worrying financial losses
Russian Railways' TransContainer could be part-privatised Part-privatisation of TransContainer could take place in H2 2007, with 25% of the company due to be sold off a year after TransContainer is spun out from Russian Railways (RZhD).
Toll offers more takeover concessions Toll Holdings has presented another set of undertakings to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in its attempt to get clearance to buy rival Patrick Corporation.
ELAA on alert for Competition decision on conferences
Engine failure apparent cause of CP Valour grounding
HMM and Hanjin eye BNP Phase II
Bangladesh refuses to sign Asian Highway deal
HPH to make gains in Spain
US exports to China up over 10 years, but market-share is falling
Coastal Express deal on Monday The merged Troms Fylkes Dampskibsselskap (TFDS) and Ofoten of Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskap (OVDS), under the new name Hurtigruten Group, will be ...
Arlington refinances for vessels aquisition Arlington Tankers has entered a five-year USD 229.5 million loan agreement with Royal Bank of Scotland. The money will ...
Double Herning-naming at Tuzla, Turkey Herning Shipping have conduced a double naming ceremony at the Turkish shipyard Densu Dis Ticaret Denizclik at Tuzla. The first ...
Bahamas hits tank bottom PDVSA advising that it is out of product and resupply not expected until Christmas.
Houston prices firm as buyers worry over dwindling stocks Buyers concerned about tightening avails are boosting demand in Houston with prices firming against stronger crude levels.
Volvo to enforce sulphur limits Company will make ships follow EU guidelines or risk losing contracts.
Legal challenge to new California emissions rule Shipowners pondering legal options, pushing voluntary measures, as state moves ahead with new distillate fuel regulation.
Fujairah refinery: Open to foreign participation Energy Minister says feasibility study underway, and that refinery will be open to joint ventures with international oil companies.
Additives: Lubrizol Corporation declares dividend
New appointment signals expansion for UK supplier Recruitment of new marketing manager signals start of a new initiative to provide services in other ports and supply fuel at new locations.
Maxcom wraps up UK business activities Final phase of Maxcom's consolidation will see UK business activities cease, while a new company is taking shape.
New president and board for bunker association The Turkish Bunker Association has elected a new President and Board of Directors to serve the next two-year term.
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