DP World wins deal to build pier at Peru port DP World, the world's third biggest container port operator, won a concession to build a pier at Lima's port of Callao, part of the Peruvian government's drive to cut shipping costs and spur exports.
Frontline-run tanker abandoned after explosion AN oil tanker operated by Frontline Ltd has been abandoned after being damaged by an explosion 22 km north-east of Singapore.
LNG demand may hit shipping standards GROWING global demand for liquefied natural gas and tight supply of specialised tankers and crew create the risk of dangerous lapses in standards and security, a shipping expert said yesterday.
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Port Shots AP Moeller-Maersk A/S will more than triple its fleet of tankers used to transport refined oils such as petrol and diesel after ordering more vessels, Lloyd's List reported, citing an interview with the chief executive of the company's tanker unit.
DP World wins deal to build pier at Peru port DP World, the world's third biggest container port operator, won a concession to build a pier at Lima's port of Callao, part of the Peruvian government's drive to cut shipping costs and spur exports.
Frontline-run tanker abandoned after explosion AN oil tanker operated by Frontline Ltd has been abandoned after being damaged by an explosion 22 km north-east of Singapore.
LNG demand may hit shipping standards GROWING global demand for liquefied natural gas and tight supply of specialised tankers and crew create the risk of dangerous lapses in standards and security, a shipping expert said yesterday.
Portside show
Port Shots
Port Shots AP Moeller-Maersk A/S will more than triple its fleet of tankers used to transport refined oils such as petrol and diesel after ordering more vessels, Lloyd's List reported, citing an interview with the chief executive of the company's tanker unit.
Cartoon protests fail to curb Iran's shipping links with Denmark IRAN'S shipping ties with Denmark are intact and booming despite a trade ban in protest against cartoons satirising the Prophet Mohammed, writes Jerry Frank.
EU pollution directive is 'wrong target' CRITICS of the recent European Union directive on criminal sanctions for pollution would do better to direct their attention to the recent proposal on compulsory liability insurance, according to former director general of transport at the European Commission Sir Robert Coleman, writes Sandra Speares.
LNG shipping boom sparks safety warning DRAMATIC growth in the global liquefied natural gas industry could endanger shipping safety, according to a leading maritime academic.
Box lines set to unveil final European antitrust blueprint BRUSSELS has received formal proposals from shipping lines about new working practices to replace conferences that contain some amendments to an earlier draft.
Spanish workers take to the streets SPANISH shipyard workers took to the streets in Gijon and Seville today, blocking roads and burning vehicle tyres
Commission backs Pakistani seafarers A full bench of Pakistan's National Industrial Relations Commission has recognised the All Pakistan Seamen's Workers Union as the Collective Bargaining Agent
Italians enter Russian tanker vacuum THE bitter tax dispute that has forced Russian operator Volgotanker to halt operations has opened Russia's inland waterways to foreign competitors
Transpetro to announce winners BRAZILIAN tanker company Transpetro is expected to announce the results of the first phase of its $3Bn fleet renewal programme this afternoon
Front Sunda prepared for towage THE Suezmax tanker Front Sunda remains 220n-miles northeast of Singapore today after an explosion in no. 6 cargo tank yesterday
Eller attorney: DP World issue not settled Lawyer says ports controversy won't be put to rest until Dubai follows through on its pledge to sell U.S. operations to an American buyer.
Zeeland sets out Westerschelde rescue plan Local government in Holland's Zeeland province has resurrected the previously shelved Westerschelde Container Terminal, putting re-worked environmental and economic studies before the province's parliament.
Unhappy dockers oppose Callao privatisation Dockers have walked out of three Peruvian ports in a bid to block a concession to build a new container terminal in Callao.
French and Chinese collaborate on new Asia/Europe string
USL confirms triangular expansion
Road closure sees frustrated Java exporters switch ports
Finnish shipping to be more competitive A work group has been put up by the Ministry of Transports and Communications in Finland to develop a proposal ...
Acergy awarded installation contract in Brazil Acergy ' formerly Stolt Offshore ' has been awarded a USD 245 million contract by Chevron (through subsidiary Frade LLC) for deepwater ...
Panama prices follow competitors down Bunker numbers softening in Panama as US competitor ports post new lows.
Crystal ups fuel surcharge Cruise line the latest shipowner feeling the impact of rising fuel costs.
Suppliers sailing close to the wind on sulphur DNVPS argues for proper supplier documentation of sulphur content and more operator-friendly interpretation of error-margins.
Off-spec fuel samples reported in Cape Town A rare occurrence of abrasive fuels reported, hot on the heels of similar findings in a Baltic port.
Rotterdam IFOs soften further
Rising bunker prices inflate shipowners' operational costs Shipping companies that reaped profits in 2005 might find it difficult to repeat the feat again this year says Malaysian Shipowners' Association.
Singapore prices slip, demand light Demand thin as buyers are holding back on the expectation that prices would head downwards.
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