China yards gear up to build gas tankers CHINESE shipbuilders are gearing up to build liquefied natural gas tankers as the government approves more projects to import the fuel, challenging yards in South Korea and Japan.
Indian firm gets nod to form LNG transport venture INDIA's Cabinet has approved a plan by state-owned Shipping Corp of India Ltd, the nation's biggest freight company, to form a liquefied natural gas transportation joint venture with three Japanese companies in Panama.
US to widen probes in review of DP World deal THE deeper review promised by the Bush administration of a Dubai company's plan to take over some terminal operations at US ports will include inspections at the ports, employee background checks and an examination of the United Arab Emirates' terrorism fighting efforts, The New York Times reported on Saturday.
India, Sri Lanka could rival S'pore as ship fuel hub
Jebsen resigns from Frontline TOM Jebsen, one of John Fredriksen's senior lieutenants, has resigned as chief financial officer of Frontline.
Jebsen quits Frontline for Songa TOM Jebsen, one of John Fredriksen's senior lieutenants, has resigned as chief financial officer of Frontline.
Røkke rolls away from Aker top job NORWEGIAN tycoon Kjell Inge Røkke has instigated further change at the top of his business empire as he makes way for his loyal marshal Leif Arne Langøy to take up the group chairmanship.
BIMCO ducks EU pollution challenge BIMCO will not join the industry coalition launching a legal challenge to the European Union directive on ship source pollution.
Israeli giant Zim rallies to DP World's cause in US ISRAEL'S biggest shipping operator has backed DP World's bid to operate six container terminals in the US despite allegations that the Dubai-owned concern backs the Arab League boycott of the Jewish state.
Singapore to double box capacity SINGAPORE has mapped out plans to double the size of its container port, the world's largest, over the next 12 years, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
Electrician killed as ship strikes crane ONE electrician was killed and another injured yesterday when a container ship being manoeuvred away from a quayside in Mobile, Alabama, struck a gantry crane
Unexpected support for DP World WHILE opposition to DP World's takeover of P&O is hardening among certain American interests, support for the deal has come from an unexpected backer
Eller hearing delays Dubai takeover Miami stevedore will petition Britain's Court of Appeal to hear its case after a judge earlier ruled against its lawsuit to block takeover.
House military panel chief opposes ports deal
U.S., India plan WTO push
Halterm expects higher volumes
Northwest, pilots talk
Accenture unveils technology to track containers
One dead in Mobile crane crash
Propeller Club of the United States honors Abercrombie
Latest P&O delay sees Eller waiting for a hearing on Monday No room in the appeals court schedule for Eller & Co to seek permission to appeal against DP World's P&O acquisition means the deal's completion is delayed another few days.
Zim comes out in favour of DP World
APMT Rotterdam receives promised ultimatum over rosters
Singapore to double throughput by 2018
Hong Kong NWS Holdings invests in port of Wenzhou
India rail JV parent seeks to boost manufacturing hub appeal
Port battle continues in USA The protests against the DP World take-over of P&O's terminals in USA has been fuelled by media reports ...
"Vertigo" finally leaves Danish waters The Jamaican registered bulk carrier "Vertigo" left Danish waters in the middle of this week, bound for a repair yard ...
Oslo cruise ship record this year More and more cruise ships call at Oslo and this year 168 vessels are due, against 131 last year. Norway's ...
GAC Chief: Cautious optimism for Indian & Sri Lankan bunker hubs South Asian ports are main growth areas for potential bunker hubs in Asia, but infrastructural concerns need to be overcome, while better commercial terms should be established.
Lindsay Blee expands team Former Bunkerworld employee moves on to broker role.
Exxon confirms Houston launch Oil major starting Houston operation after months of market speculation.
Owners given glimpse into LSFO pricing 2005 saw huge variations in the premium for low sulphur fuel oil over high sulphur fuel, a trend that is still evident.
Mexico market on the move Port expansion and good prices keeping bunker market buoyant going into 2006.
Rotterdam market firm but quiet Friday morning
Viswa Lab to set up learning centre in Singapore Dr. Vis says new learning centre will cover a wide spectrum of topics for the global shipping and bunkering industry.
Taiwan posts historic high bunker prices Posted prices in Kaohsiung and Keelung surged $24 pmt since Thursday, backed by a firm Singapore market.
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