Deal to raise benchmark pay for seamen by 10% A powerful global transport workers' union has managed to raise the benchmark pay for ocean-going seamen by 10 per cent and placed the flags of three new registries under its watchful eyes, labelling them flags of convenience .
Fuel oil market: Dubai won't threaten S'pore lead, say analysts DUBAI will complement, and perhaps challenge, but not threaten Singapore's position as the premier Asian oil trading hub, say oil traders.
Great Eastern to buy 13 new ships GREAT Eastern Shipping Co, India's second-biggest shipping carrier, said it will spend US$300 million to buy 13 new ships in the next two years.
China Shipping's Q1 profit doubles
Cosco hopes to raise US$1.5b from listing of shipping arm
Key Australian coal port ordered to cut terminal charges by 17%
FAL supports Dubai exchange, confirms fleet renewal UAE company FAL Oil Company Limited has offered a glimpse of its take on recent developments for the Fujairah bunker market and for the company.
Guangdong: First quarter fuel oil imports surge Dollar value of Guangdong fuel oil imports surges in Q1 amid higher imports and surging crude prices.
Vopak takes next step towards Algeciras bunkering terminal The decision to move forward with the project follows positive market response from potential users of the terminal, Vopak spokesman told Bunkerworld.
DOE & API at a glance: This week's US inventory figure
Fujairah: Familiar face returns to Bominflot
Lubricants industry facing record costs for raw materials ENOC official eyes quality, best practice and marketing as key to overcoming consumer resistance to increased lubricants prices.
SEAaT positive about new EU sulphur directive The latest EU Directive means that the shipping industry has options to reduce shipping emissions in a variety of ways, and ship owners can choose the most cost effective method for their fleet and trading patterns, SEAaT said.
Saudi posted prices fall at all ports
US refinery problems drive up crude prices After a seven-week low, crude oil gained in prices after the market was hit with rumours that US refineries were facing technical and production problems.
Hong Kong: Repeated delays in cargo arrivals Hong Kong bunker traders have expressed their dissatisfaction with the perpetual delays in the dates of cargo arrivals, causing several enquiries to be held back.
PSA builds extra berths to meet high growth Singapore Terminal operator PSA installed extra berths and invested in new equipments to meet the continued strong growth at the port.
BP to invest $130m in clean fuels production BP to address impending regulations affecting off and onshore diesel emissions in United States with investment in new Distillate Hydrotreater unit.
States to debate Brussels' bid for single voice at IMO EUROPEAN transport ministers meeting this week are expected to discuss the controversial proposals from the European Commission which will lay down procedures designed to ensure that all 25 member nations speak with a single voice at the International Maritime Organization.
Denmark calls on India to send back asbestos-lagged ferry DENMARK'S environment ministry has called for the return of an asbestos-lagged ship which it said left the Danish port of Korsor under false pretences, writes Sandra Speares.
British-flagged ships given FoC label for first time ALMOST 90 British-flagged ships have been branded flag of convenience vessels, marking the first time seafarer unions have exercised such sanctions against a large chunk of a traditional shipping country's main register.
Sasebo invests in boosting ship output SASEBO Heavy Industries is spending ¥5bn ($48m) to upgrade facilities and increase the annual number of ships it can build, writes Sam Chambers in Hong Kong.
Denmark alerts India to toxic ship DENMARK has alerted India about a 1954-built toxic ro-ro headed for the Alang ship-breaking yard in Gujarat
Maersk refutes union charges MAERSK has strongly denied union claims that it is guilty of "horrific" labour mistreatment in Central America
Chinese economy still overheated CHINA'S economy has continued to grow at a frenetic 9.5% despite efforts by the government to rein in investment
Hazira LNG begins operations SHELL'S Hazira LNG terminal will become operational tomorrow when the LNG carrier Gemmata offloads at the new 2.5M tonnes per annum terminal
New details on Navios deal INTERNATIONAL Shipping Enterprises has filed proxy documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission revealing new information on its take-over plans for Navios
EU approves Italian subsidies THE EU Commission has approved Italy's scheme to support the Sea Motorways project through subsidies that are not classed as state aids
Go-ahead expected for CN box port Amid soaring profits, Canadian National sees green light for new B.C. container hub, 'no problem' for rail capacity at Vancouver (left).
Asian and Australasian cargo drives OOCL's revenue growth Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced today that its unaudited Q1 revenues had increased by 24.2% to US$934.9million, with a 14.4% increase in volumes.
Increase in average charter period keeps market idling
Stark vision sees empties 'choke' Canadian ports
NZ company lands Aus box screening contract
Gijon takes aim at Bilbao with diversity plan
Norasia to launch Asia/Middle East Express in May
DCT Gdansk construction starting April-May
TCY to start Mexican operation in July
Space constraints put brake on Antwerp growth
Montreal Q1 volumes up
K Line ship resumes after Fremantle grounding
Hanjin offers free transportation for tsunami relief supplies
Dangerous fire in Norwegian freighter A dangerous fire broke out in a small Norwegian freighter docked at Karmsund Maritime Services yesterday and the local fire ...
Dan Sten Olsson new chairman for Swedish Shipowners Shipowner Dan Sten Olsson was today elected as new chairman of the Swedish Shipowners' Associtation. He replaces Lennart Simonsson, MD ...
"Kempo" crew paid off The arrest of the Norwegian flag fishing vessel "Kempo" of 676 grt is lifted and the owner Peder Lyngstad will ...
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