MSC hit by $10m pollution fine as US gets tough US PROSECUTORS have stepped up pressure on the shipping industry on the wilful discharge of oil sludge and falsification of related records by slapping a $10m fine ' the highest ever on a single ship and the largest environmental fine in Massachusetts history ' on MSC Ship Management (Hong Kong).
Saadé to take over liner lobby group CMA CGM chairman Jacques Saadé is taking over as head of a leading container shipping lobby group, writes Janet Porter.
Japan challenges Brussels over plans to scrap conferences JAPAN has come to the aid of container lines by questioning European Commission plans to abolish liner conferences and end collective pricing, writes Janet Porter.
Bathside and Felixstowe 'to get government go-ahead' THE long wait for a UK government decision on two major port schemes may soon be over, with the go-ahead expected imminently.
UK ports on alert for stolen £3m sculpture BRITAIN'S ports are keeping an eye out for a stolen Henry Moore sculpture worth around £3m ($5.2m), writes David Osler.
Exmar consortium challenges Petronet THE consortium led by Exmar Marine, which put in the lowest bid for the Petronet LNG contract, has challenged the importer's call for a re-bidding in New Delhi High Court
Radiance to link Florida with Yucatan NEWLY-organised Radiance Shipping will launch the first-ever service between Florida's Port Manatee and Mexico's Progreso using the Madeira-flagged ro-lo, Luz B
P&O calms shareholders' nerves P&O directors sought to calm shareholder uncertainty today by issuing a statement saying they see no reason to alter the recommendation of DP World's offer
Petrobras forms ethanol joint venture PETROBRAS has signed an agreement with Japanese firm Nippon Alcohol Hanbai to create a new company to be called Brazil-Japan Ethanol
HHLA workers prepared for walkout WORKERS at Hamburg's container terminals have threatened to go on strike over plans by the city state's government to sell a majority stake in terminal operator HHLA
Honduras to join CSI, Megaports HONDURAS has become the first Central American country to to agree to join the US Container Security Initiative and Megaports initiative
P&O backs Dubai ports bid British ports and ferries company reiterates its endorsement of $5.9 billion offer by DP World after Temasek fails to make counterbid.
P&O confirms go-ahead in face of Temasek/PSA silence Silence from Temasek/PSA and the publication of DP World's Scheme Circular could have the P&O deal wrapped up by February 9, or else finally prompt a counter-bid.
Hamburg labour mobilises against possible DB majority in HHLA Hamburg is facing labour-disruption, as workers march on Thursday against a possible Deutsche Bahn majority in HHLA, while the ver.di union warns of serious industrial action if Hamburg continues negotiations.
Port of Miami traffic still closed after plane crash
PAN returns with 'boomerang' concept
K+N seafreights up nearly 19%, with freight forwarder boom on horizon
BBI gains 53.10% position in PD ports as Endeavour retires
China Merchants and Xiamen Port form stevedoring company in Zhangzhou Port
Nansha reaches its whole-year target
Inchon eyes South China container cargo
Busan Port Authority signs MOU with SIPG
Saadé to take on chairmanship of ELAA
Correction: DT Joseph is shipping secretary, not minister
Coastal Express merger scrutinised The merger of Troms Fylkes Dampskibsselskap (TFDS) and Ofoten of Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskap (OVDS) is being scrutinised by the Norwegian Competition ...
TransMontaige switches Mobile terminals ownership Terminal and pipeline company acquiring Mobile facilities, formerly owned by Radcliff.
Montreal avails rollercoaster continues Another supplier back in the IFO380 market today, with IFO180 remaining scarce due to limited blending stocks.
DNVPS advocates stricter but simpler ISO 8217 specifications DNVPS' recipe for the next ISO 8217 revision suggests simplifying grade structure even more, adding salt limits and reducing limits for some of the existing ingredients.
'Magic Pipe' costs MSC $10.5 million MSC Ship Management Ltd has agreed to pay fines and charges of $10.5 million after pleading guilty to pollution charges.
Malaysian-Iraqi bunker JV talks 'still in progress' Malaysian Merchant Marine is hoping for improved results with larger fleet after losses in the past year.
New bunkering subsidiary formed, barge acquired Supplier expanding barge fleet while growth spurs formation of new bunkering subsidiary.
No sellers in Rotterdam barge market this morning
Singapore: Oil terminal operators can play bigger role The review of Singapore's TR 8:2003, currently underway, presents an opportunity for terminal operators to take more responsibility in the supply chain process.
Gladstone supplier meets new standard Gladstone bunkering facility now meeting new ISO standard, and open during the holiday period.
Sri Lanka supplier sues port authority A Sri Lanka-based bunker supplier has filed a law suit against the port authority for alleged losses as a result of easing restrictions on bunkering inside Colombo port.
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