Lapses by private firms could allow terrorist attacks in US LAPSES by private port operators, shipping lines or truck drivers could allow terrorists to smuggle weapons of mass destruction into the United States, according to a government review of security at American seaports.
Toll gets nod for A$4.3b hostile bid for Patrick TOLL Holdings Ltd, Australia's biggest freight company, has gained regulatory approval for its A$4.3 billion hostile takeover bid for Patrick Corp after agreeing to new conditions.
M'sian police cripple pirate gangs in Malacca Strait: report MALAYSIAN police have crippled four gangs of pirates preying on ships in the Malacca Strait in ongoing operations to maintain security in the waterway, local media said yesterday.
Free at last! APL Panama leaves the beach FREEDOM must have never tasted so wet to the German owners of the containership APL Panama, as the vessel floated free on Friday, 76 days after being stranded atop a sandy mess off Ensenada.
DP World concedes defeat in battle for US ports DUBAI'S DP World has buckled under the weight of political pressure for control of P&O's US terminals, with details awaited on its pledge to put them under a US company.
Cyprus issues alert after finding 'bogus' Georgian seafarer papers INSPECTORS in Cyprus have urged port state authorities to beware Georgian seafarer's papers after catching a ship with an entire team of officers armed with allegedly bogus qualifications.
UK dims light dues payments for vessels LIGHT dues for merchant vessels in UK waters will be reduced from 39p to 35p per tonne, Minister of State for Transport Stephen Ladyman announced on Friday, writes David Osler.
APL Panama finally freed AFTER 75 days, the APL Panama was freed from the shallows off Ensenada, Mexico on Friday with the cargo consisting mainly of electronic components reported to be intact
Port/rail interface needs overhaul RAIL movements in and out of container ports could be increased exponentially through a reconfiguration of terminal layouts, according to a leading German transport consultancy
Smuggling ship to be scuttled AUSTRALIA'S federal police chief has revealed that the North Korean ship used to smuggle a massive heroin shipment into Australia will be destroyed
Odense Shipyard MD resigns ODENSE Shipyard, the AP Møller subsidiary, has been hit by the resignation of managing director Torben Anker S'rensen
CalMac preferred bidder for N Isles CALMAC has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the Northern Isles route by the Scottish executive
Lawmakers want details of DP World plan Dubai's decision to transfer U.S. terminals quells some criticism, but lawmakers say they want to know more before approving DP World's plan.
OOIL reports growth in 2005 though expects excess tonnage growth in 2006 OOCL's parent, Oriental Overseas International recorded volume and profit growth for both container transport and terminal business for 2005, but expects a demand-supply imbalance in the seafreight market this year.
Bush Administration fights politics away from Dubai deal President George's Bush's administration has been battling to satisfy all critics in a situation which includes Congress-representatives behaving hawkishly on national security, and potentially disturbed investors.
US Customs add 43rd CSI port, as 'scan everything' legislation comes up
DP World to divest itself of US operations, to defuse US controversy
Tecon Rio Grande to invest US$30m
One-quarter stake in TransContainer could be sold off from H2 2007
JM Baxi diversifies with rail demonopolisation
Two newcomers at Gwangyang: Maersk and Koyo
More Maersk Line services to call at Shekou
Clarification: China Shipping to deploy mega-ships on Asia/Europe trade
Dubai hysteria prevails? Was opposition to Dubai's ownership of a company that operates US container terminals rational concern about port security or political piffle? Have your say in TradeWinds latest poll.
Panama pulled free Hansa Mare-controlled containership aground off Mexico since Christmas Day is finally refloated.
Matson ups fuel surcharge Rising fuel prices prompt US-to-Hawaii container line to raise fuel surcharges by another 3.5%.
Per-fect timing? Banker says large field likely to explore Heidmar buy including shipowners attracted by cash-churning pools.
Heidenreich explores sale Founder Per Heidenreich tells Heidmar staff he has asked investment bank Lazard to help evaluate sale of group, a world leader in pools and landmark Connecticut company.
Ferry crashes in Southampton Dock damaged in ro-ro collision causing a pile-up of cars and angry passengers.
Odense chief departs Former airline boss Torben Anker Sorensen lasts less than two years running AP Moller ' Maersk shipyard.
Smith confirmed as Golar chief Shell's shipping man signs 2005 charter deal with Fredriksen's gas firm - then joins the company.
One feared drowned off Egypt Maltese-flagged cargo ship sinks near Port Said with reports of one dead and four injured.
Fidelity stays above 5 Major US institutional investor has been trimming Stolt holding but retains 3.4m shares.
V.Ships grabs UMC Ship management group builds marine services activities with consultancy buy.
Odfjell undervalued? Chemical carrier owner quietly starts stock repurchases after new price dip.
Fosen warns on ferries Norwegian owner predicts doom for coastal operators in climate of aggressive price competition.
OOCL droops Costly bunkers force profits down for first time in three years at Hong Kong containership operator.
Bunker fees fuel fears K-Line sees soaring fuel costs and stronger home currency biting its bottom line next year.
Croatian yards need $1bn Government has its eyes on EU cash to modernise five shipbuilders in bid to compete globally.
Mols-Linien slips back Danish ferry owner grows revenues in 2005, but profits fall across the board.
Will that be cash or charge? 22-year-old twin sisters Kathrine and Cecilie Fredriksen have ordered four option four 12,800-dwt products-chemical tankers for their dad.
Courage adds handymax Taiwanese controlled operator picks up ex-Franser Shipping bulker to lift fleet to eleven ships.
Aker interest in Gdansk Shipyard Kjell Inge Røkke's Norwegian holding company Aker wants to take over the Gdansk Shipyard, the birthplace of the Solidarity when ...
Maersk closes Danish container production Maersk Container Industry (MCI) has decided so close the production of reefer containers at its factory at Tinglev in Southern ...
DP World sale offer not enough Dubai-based DP World has offered to sell the P&O operated terminals in US ports to an American company ...
Shipping lines fear fuel factor as forecasts retreat Asian shipping lines are forecasting a tough year ahead, with many lowering their forecasts for the coming year amid fears of high fuel prices and lower freight rates.
Sino Union representative returns to China
Rotterdam: New Vitol terminal ready for mid-March Vitol's brand new Europoort fuel oil terminal means extra capacity for Europe's leading bunker port.
Vopak announces 2005 profits, outlines more growth Global terminal giant reaps higher profits and forecasts continued earnings improvements in coming years.
Vopak to host major biodiesel plant Vopak Rotterdam site earmarked for biodiesel plant, a fuel which is slowly making inroads into the marine market.
Rotterdam rebounds from a week of softness
Bunker fuel pollutants down, survey shows Bunker fuel pollution accounted for less of the spills recovered at sea in 2005, but total recovered pollutants were up by 19%.
Singapore: Prices show signs of firming after extended soft run Enquiry volumes reported healthy over the past two days on softer bunker prices up to and including Thursday.
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