Cutting ports' turnaround times in India TURNAROUND time in Indian ports has improved over the last five years, but 'considerable effort' is needed to bring the country's ports up to world standards said India's Economic Survey 2003-2004, ahead of its Budget.
Gen Maritime shares up on takeover talk THE shares of General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US-based oil tanker owner, rose to an all-time high last week on speculation that rival Frontline Ltd will succeed in acquiring the company.
Aussie ports get its first post-panamax cranes AUSTRALIAN ports have received the country's first post panamax container cranes with the arrival of one at Brisbane recently.
Impending single-hull ban could hit Asian fuel oil supply Fuel oil players 'caught with their pants down' as global ban looms on the transport of heavy grade oil on single-hull tankers.
Rotterdam market steadier Friday
Yanbu cargo sold locally as Singapore interest fades Singapore traders lose interest in fresh 650 cst fuel oil cargo after sudden rise in freight rates.
Bominflot Group adds agency services in Las Palmas
Singapore: More storage projects on the horizon Oil analyst discloses more storage terminal plans for Singapore.
Sterling wins Lloyd's List award for achievement CHAIRMAN of P&O Lord Sterling has been recognised for his contribution to the maritime industries with this year's Lloyd's List Lifetime Achievement Award.
China box ports eye security windfall SOUTH China box terminal operators plan to scoop more than HK$1.2bn (US$153.8m) a year from new security charges in Hong Kong ' already the world's most expensive container port ' and in Shenzhen.
Consultation starts on EU maritime policy EUROPEAN commissioner Joe Borg will this week launch a public consultation exercise with the aim of creating the EU's first unified "maritime policy".
Bulkers could have been saved with steel standards TWENTY-three bulk carrier losses in cold waters over the past 20 years may have been avoided if minimum standards had been set for the steel commonly used for the side shell of ships, the International Maritime Organization has heard.
VT Group wins £30m MoD newbuild deal IN the first complete construction project since 1967 for the Royal Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth, VT Group has won an initial £30m ($57m) contract from the Ministry of Defence for an 80 m offshore patrol vessel for the Royal Navy, writes Hugh O'Mahony.
Trouble in Baltimore BALTIMORE'S port director has resigned and at least one major shipping executive has complained of interference by state officials in the US port's operations
New norovirus outbreak PRINCESS Cruises' Sapphire Princess has reported a possible norovirus outbreak, with 45 of the 2,650 passengers onboard reporting illness two days into a voyage.... Full story
Grindrod records another good year A STRONG shipping market combined with low fixed costs across an enlarged fleet has boosted the 2004 results for South Africa's Grindrod Group, says CEO Ivan Clark.... Full story
New link to Bolivia ALIANCA Navegacao e Logistica has revised its four-vessel New Andes service to include the north Chilean port of Arica, and thereby target trade from landlocked Bolivia.... Full story
Pod dispute will last years LITIGATION between Rolls-Royce and RCCL over problems with propulsion pods on the cruise ship Infinity will take years to settle, said the president of Rolls-Royce Marine.... Full story
TEN expansion pays off TSAKOS Energy Navigation (TEN) is reaping the rewards of its fleet renewal plan, posting a 107% profit increase for 2004.... Full story
PierPass registration to begin in March Once registered, shippers will be able to access the PierPass Web site and secure data on every container they move through the ports.
Matson to acquire two new ships
UPS to expand Louisville hub
WTO creates panels in US-Canada lumber dispute
US, Canada take first steps toward liberalizing aviation
Malaysia denies need for 'outside' help in protecting strait
White resigns as Baltimore port chief
Congestion surcharge imposed on Indian terminal
Northwest, Korean Air enter code-sharing pact
US to impose strict rules on Canadian cattle imports
China Shipping to break into north-south trades China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) is to enter the north-south trades for the first time, with a joint service with CMA CGM and Maruba Line.
Port security charge battle reaches Hong Kong Despite carriers and shippers' continued battle to stop terminal operators around the world from levying port security charges (PSC), Hong Kong, following Shenzhen, will start the practice in May.
APSA recants Melbourne dredging opposition
Matson to work both sides of Pacific with new service
Congestion at Padang Besar terminals following crane-failure
Merzario seeks resurrection in UK, but competitor arises, too
PSA purchases shares in Pusan Newport
Blow for AustralAsia Railway
Viennese whirl for privatised Hungarian barge-operator
Dalian company beats ZPMC and Korean manufacturers for Gwangyang crane order
MTL MD and CEO Christensen announces retirement
Canadian west coast port sets box record
Tug on way to flooded MSC Denisse
New CFS near Nhava Sheva to be operational in June
Godby orders ro-ro pair Godby Shipping and German J J Sietas shipyard continue their long co-operation. J J Sietas has delivered all five ...
Matson buys Kvaerner Philadelphia vessels US Jones Act operator Matson Navigation will buy the two unsold 2,600 TEU from Kvaerner Philadelphia for USD 315 million ...
Travel awards to Silja Line and RCCL For the thirteenth consecutive year, Silja Line won the award as Sweden's best ferry operator at the annual gala Grand ...
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