UN body plans sea freight for Aceh-bound building materials THE United Nations body overseeing international tsunami aid efforts in Indonesia's Aceh province is proposing a sea freight strategy as cargo for the reconstruction phase continues to pour into the devastated province.
Korean firms to merge port operations HANJIN Shipping Co, South Korea's largest shipping line, and Global Enterprises Ltd, plan to merge their container terminal operations at the country's two biggest ports to cut costs and increase revenue.
India to join elite club of aircraft carrier makers INDIA will soon join an elite three-member club of countries that are now building aircraft carriers, a top Indian navy official said.
French sailor's protest
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Trial judge can pierce corporate veil A CANADIAN Federal Court has ruled that a trial judge in a charterparty dispute may pierce the corporate veil of a group of related shipping companies, including one registered in Singapore.
UN body plans sea freight for Aceh-bound building materials THE United Nations body overseeing international tsunami aid efforts in Indonesia's Aceh province is proposing a sea freight strategy as cargo for the reconstruction phase continues to pour into the devastated province.
Korean firms to merge port operations HANJIN Shipping Co, South Korea's largest shipping line, and Global Enterprises Ltd, plan to merge their container terminal operations at the country's two biggest ports to cut costs and increase revenue.
India to join elite club of aircraft carrier makers INDIA will soon join an elite three-member club of countries that are now building aircraft carriers, a top Indian navy official said.
French sailor's protest
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Trial judge can pierce corporate veil A CANADIAN Federal Court has ruled that a trial judge in a charterparty dispute may pierce the corporate veil of a group of related shipping companies, including one registered in Singapore.
Malpractice charges expected against Singapore supplier Almost a year after the offices of Singapore bunker supplier Lungshan Petroleum were raided by the Corrupt Practices Investigations Bureau (CPIB), reports say several individuals in the company are expected to be charged for malpractice.
US refinery blast sends crude prices higher Crude roller coaster continues as an explosion at the third largest US refinery sends prices higher after yesterday's massive plunge.
Titan reveals Yangshan oil terminal project budget The Yangshan oil depot will be Titan's latest grand project to boost its revenue from oil transportation and storage.
Evergreen goes greener with extra bunker tank protection Latest Evergreen newbuild incorporates extra bunker tank protection and a host of other environmentally friendly measures.
India: Singapore-flagged vessel spills fuel oil Singapore-flagged bulker spills bunker fuel off Indian coast after barge collision.
Inquiry begins into Texas blast INVESTIGATORS are trying to find out what caused a huge explosion at a BP oil refinery in Texas that killed at least 14 people and injured more than 100 on Wednesday.
Cautious Evergreen to drip-feed yards with post-panamax orders NEW one-at-a-time 'piecemeal' orders for 7,000 teu containerships may be placed with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries by Taiwanese liner shipping and transport group Evergreen from 2007 if economic conditions are favourable, says Evergreen chairman Chang Yung-fa.
Japan calls for anti-piracy network JAPANESE Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has called for Asian countries to set up a co-operative framework to combat piracy.
Grimaldi cements Fincantieri ties with $470m four-plus-two ferry contract Grimaldi Group Naples has strengthened its long ties with Fincantieri by ordering another four ships from the state-owned Italian shipbuilder and putting options on a further two.
Cruise cancelled as pod woes come back to haunt Celebrity PROBLEMS with podded propulsion aboard the cruiseship Infinity have returned for a sixth time to haunt Celebrity Cruises, writes Hugh O'Mahony.
Moscow reels in Novoship THE largest of the minority shareholders in Novorossiysk Shipping Company (Novoship) has sold out, returning the stake to a wholly owned offshore subsidiary of Novoship
Spill prompts barge safety question THE oil spillage in Goa, India, yesterday has raised concerns over the increasing barge operations in Indian ports without adequate safety measures
Alabama box port on track ALABAMA'S planned container port at Mobile seems solidly on track today following Tuesday's vote by the state ports authority to adhere to state funding agreements
LNG regasification begins THE first LNG tanker with onboard regasification capability started a new means of delivering natural gas to the US by means of a deep water port facility on 19 March
Santos posts cruise record A record number of cruise passengers used the dedicated terminal at Santos, Brazil last season
Canada bridge bill eyes Asia, U.S. trade Ottawa proposes stricter oversight of U.S. bridge, tunnel crossings, moves on upgrades for rail service to jammed ports, such as Vancouver (left).
Union threatens rail strike Saturday Canadian National (CN) Railway said yesterday it will maintain normal operations across Canada if labour disruption by the 644 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) occurs.
Shallow water equals backwater, Melbourne industry warns Prompt action on Port Philip Bay channel deepening has been urged by 17 Victorian and national organisations, which warn that Melbourne will be increasingly left off the international trade map.
Lyttelton stand-off troubles carriers
Southern China port developments erode HK competitiveness
Underinvestment in Maputo rail link curbs port growth
Carriers lift Mumbai and Chennai congestion charges
Virginia profits from Pacific cargo boom and WC congestion
Box boom prompts Tacoma employment drive
Terminal operation of Gamman and Gwangyang to be incorporated
Fine for Frontier Colombian liner company reaches settlement with FMC over claims it offered below-tariff rates.
Azov shipping chief slain Ship master and politician Anatoly Bandura who presided over the bankruptcy of Ukraine's biggest shipping company is gunned down.
Sea Containers loses stability Expensive rail franchise and spectre of high fuel costs hits ratings outlook for ferry operator.
Texas blast toll rises Explosion at BP refinery that kills at least 14 and injures more than 100 set to affect tanker market.
CMHI lifts Shekou stake China Merchants to acquire Cosco's 17.5% stake in Chinese container terminal for $78m.
Irish Ferries facing new strike? Officers vote again for industrial action in wake of Labour Court decision.
Maritime Wisdom in Goa spill Laden barge collides with Singapore-flagged IMC Shipping panamax off Indian beauty spot.
Stena Bulk new partner to Sonangol after Frontline Stena Bulk and Angola's state-owned oil company Sonangol has formed a Suezmax-pool. Sonangol has terminated its co-operation ...
Finnish flag to end strike? In a customer message, Finnlines says that the strike on the NIS flagged railway ferries "Rider" and "Runner" continues. The ...
Royal Arctic Line takes over newbuilding Royal Arctic Line has taken delivery of the newbuilding "Mary Arctica" from Remontowa in Gdansk. The newbuilding arrived at Aalborg ...
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