China's shipbuilding output set to rise 14% this year CHINA is on its way to becoming the world's biggest shipbuilder as its shipyards increase production by 14 per cent this year and eye a larger global market share.
IACS resolves rift over common tanker rules A MEETING of senior classification society figures in Paris averted a serious rift in the International Association of Classification Societies.
HK container traffic increases 1.8% in May HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, Cosco Pacific Ltd and other operators of Hong Kong's port handled 1.8 per cent more containers than a year earlier in May, after China's rising exports to the US and Europe boosted shipments.
Oslo re-listing could value Bergesen in excess of $1.5bn Investors will soon be offered the opportunity to invest in the world's leading gas shipping company following the Sohmen family's plans to re-list Bergesen on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
CMA CGM in exclusive talks to buy Bolloré shipping unit FRENCH shipping giant CMA CGM ended weeks of speculation late Friday by confirming it was in exclusive negotiations with compatriot Bolloré Group to buy its shipping activities. The two groups will finalise negotiations by the end of July, CMA CGM said.
Pertamina aims to double fleet size INDONESIA'S state oil and gas company Pertamina wants to double the size of its owned fleet to cover 40% of its shipping requirements, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
Markets coverage looks to the future LLOYD'S List is taking a punt on the futures market with the inclusion of Forward Freight Agreement data on its markets page, writes Neville Smith.
US fine for oily water separator BOTTIGLIERI di Navigazione, the Italian shipping company, has joined the growing list of firms to run foul of a US Coast Guard oily water separator charge
Shell's new Admin Officer welcomed SHELL has formally announced the rank of 'administration officer' to serve on board its tanker and gas carrier fleet
Seacor investigated THE share price of US offshore owner Seacor Holdings slipped in after-hours trading last night after the company revealed it had received justice department subpoenas
Good times here to stay THE shipping bonanza is here for the long term, despite the likelihood of a moderate correction, according to the near-unanimous forecast at the Marine Money conference
APL expands U.S. all-water capacity Carrier launches APL Virginia, the sister ship to APL New York (left) as part of new NSX trans-Pacific all-water service to U.S. East Coast.
Port users flock to register for PierPass More than 1,000 port users have already registered for PierPass, the new off-peak night and weekend programme designed to reduce congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
CMA CGM and Bolloré begin exclusive negotiations Delmas and OT Africa Line (OTAL) parent Bolloré Group and CMA CGM have confirmed they have begun exclusive negotiations over selling Bolloré's shipping operations to the international carrier.
Shanghai finds another Toy Story
Northern European ports growing faster, says ESPO
Maersk restructures transpacific services
Yang Ming makes changes to PSW-2 service
APL deploys newbuild on all-water transpacific service
Deurganckdok first-call bets are on the Cosco Dalian
'2-K' date set for July 22
Hanjin freight index on the rise, along with intra-Asia rates
Korea to establish 'USN' ports with US technology for container clearance
Restrictions for Peugeot cars on board Danish ferries Danish ferry operators Sams'-Linien and DFDS Seaways have notified private car owners that there will be restrictions for Peugeot ...
Eukor and Grimaldi in unique port deal Eukor Car Carriers Inc, Grimaldi Compagnia di Navigazione Spa, Grimaldi Maritime Agencies Sweden AB and STL ' Sweden Transport & Logistics Shipping ...
Concordia secures long-term charter for fifth P-MAX Concordia Maritime has secured a five-year time charter for a P-MAX tanker to be delivered from the shipyard ...
North American market braced for price rises Suppliers expecting prices to firm on the back of rising crude, but market stays steady in key ports today.
Report: Marine fuel smuggling rife in Turkey Government report claims up to 800,000mt of marine fuel smuggled into country every year from neighbouring countries.
Rotterdam barging "next to impossible" as congestion chokes port Despite new terminal launches this year, deliveries schedule described as a "total mess" amid buyer calls for more storage access.
Malta state-owned shipping company and bunker broker for sale Sea Malta sale to Grimaldi Group being finalised, according to reports.
List of chemical components in bunkers 'virtually endless' DNVPS boasts an unparalleled pool of fuel testing data and firmly believes the company has the know-how to make full use of modern technologies, yet the world's biggest fuel testing agency maintains a cautious approach to routine screening of fuels for unusual contaminants.
Polish marine distillates turn green New rule, requiring green dye to be added to marine distillates, is believed to be an effort by Polish tax authorities to prevent black market sales of these products.
Chemoil launch 'new generation' bunker barge in New York Chemoil says New York's growing bunker market will see the imminent arrival of what it claims is the first 'new generation' bunker barge to be announced in any major US port.
ARA market firms further Friday morning
Indonesia: Police seize ship on suspicion of illegal supply A ship was seized by Indonesian police for allegedly trying to supply diesel fuel to foreign industry.
20 newbuilds to boost UAE owner's bunkering fleet UAE-based company is adding 20 new bunkering tankers to its fleet with deliveries starting from next year, reports said.
Increased output unlikely to cushion oil prices OPEC officials reiterate that higher quotas are unlikely to push down oil prices due to refinery bottlenecks and lack of spare production capacity.
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