Freight Links widens its regional expansion drive MAINBOARD-listed Freight Links Express Holdings continues its expansion into the fast growing chemical logistics business as it focuses on acquisitions and strategic partnerships to further its regional expansion drive.
Cruise ship hit by virus delayed for cleansing A thorough scrubbing of the Carnival Liberty began on Sunday as the ship docked after a virus sickened nearly 700 passengers on a trans-Atlantic cruise.
Big trucks steal limelight HUGE trucks and not container ships took centrestage by the wharves of PSA's Pasir Panjang Terminals on Friday.
Shell wins bumper Nakilat LNG fleet deal QATAR Gas Transport has appointed Shell International Trading and Shipping to manage its fleet of at least 27 new LNG carriers in a 25-year deal.
Saadé seeks a foothold in US terminals FRENCH shipping group CMA CGM is after a foothold in the North American ports industry with an offer on the table for DP World's US east coast assets, but a stake in a west coast facility the top priority.
China Shipping plays Westports against PTP CHINA Shipping has upped the ante in its negotiations for a stake in Westports Malaysia, saying it is also in talks with the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
Trade on agenda as Hu arrives in India China's President Hu Jintao arrived in India yesterday to resume talks on resolving border disputes and increasing bilateral trade between the world's two fastest-growing major economies to $100bn annually by 2010, reports Bloomberg .
Sovcomflot signs $434m six-ship loan LEADING Russian shipowner Sovcomflot and HSH Nordbank, the world's largest ship financing bank, have signed a loan agreement of $434m for six vessels, writes Herbert Fromme in Cologne.
Shell wins Nakilat LNG contract A prestigious contract to manage at least 27 liquefied natural gas carriers owned by Qatar Gas Transport (Nakilat) has been won by Shell.
Court rules on seafarer PEME status MANILA 20 November ' The pre-employment medical examination does not determine the seafarer's true state of health, the Philippine Supreme Court has ruled.
Hurtigruten prepares for Greenland HURTIGRUTEN managing director Henrik Andenes says there is strong demand for a series of cruises in Greenland waters
Snubbed Vietnamese delay pact VIETNAM'S snubbing by the US Congress has had the effect of delaying a maritime transport agreement that was to have been signed during President Bush's visit
Takeover creates mining giant THE $25.9Bn acquisition of Phelps Dodge by Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold will create the largest mining company in North America
Shipyard planned for Dar es Salaam TANZANIA Ports Authority is planning to put up $15M to develop a shipyard at Dar es Salaam, and is now seeking a partner to invest in, and possibly, run the facility
CMA CGM expect, and regret, more liner consolidation French shipping group CMA CGM is after a foothold in the North American ports industry with an offer on the table for DP World's US east coast assets, but a stake in a west coast facility is the top priority, writes Lloyd's List.
PTP may lure third major client from its neighbours China Shipping is thinking of investing in the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, and moving its transhipment hub from Malaysian rival Port Klang.
Rotterdam unions receive ECT subpoena
Shipping agents' ultimatum to Chittagong Port chairman
Two ocean carriers join China's rail container terminal project
Jacques Saade's invitation sparks new carrier/shipper dispute
Labour urges rethink on Mumbai container terminal
EU wine and spirit shippers try to ease bottleneck of Indian duties
Shippers are sceptical about Saade's chaos theory
Canada funds more marine security projects
Carriers, shippers protesting Indonesian Customs' EDI project
S. Carolina lawmakers and business lobbies make case for state road funding
Right tack for 2007? Analyst thinks OMI's strategy of fatter dividend, slimmer shares float will sustain company in weaker 2007 for tanker market.
DryShips dives on 3Q loss FFA setbacks, other one-time charges send bulker owner $9.4m in the hole despite strong hire rates for the sector.
Sovcomflot seals loan deal HSH Nordbank hands $434m to Russian giant to finance six tankers on order at home and in Korea.
Roasted beets Wagenborg bulker appears to escape major damage as its cargo catches fire on Great Lakes journey.
Union fury at "cheap" tickets Officers see red over latest case of "confetti" crew certificates on a UK flag ship.
Ferrer replaces Ponomarev Philippine diplomat takes chair of IMO safety committee following death of Igor Ponomarev.
Man dies after ferry fall Irish national taken from water after falling from Irish Continental Group vessel off coast of Wales.
Attica ups stake Greek ferry group adds another EUR 4.3m slice of rival Minoan Lines to its holding.
Lack of interest hits Golar LNG player falls to loss in third quarter after being stung by falling interest rates.
Qatar is sure of Shell Oil major awarded 25 year Nakilat shipmanagement deal for 27 LNG carrier newbuildings.
Bernander bounces back Former Gard chief set to return to the shipping scene as a director of Eitzen Chemical.
Three drown off Japan Chief engineer among dead as Cambodia-flagged general cargo ship sinks off Yamaguchi.
Orion sells Sophie Danish owner offloads container carrier to Arrow of Norway for offshore conversion.
Andersen takes pallet carrier Danish owner snaps up another small cargoship as Seatrans sells.
Murmansk profit plunges Russian tanker owner and icebreaker manager watches earnings halve in first nine months.
High five for MISC Malaysian owner set to book $90m gain on sale of aframax quintet with charter-back for between three and seven years.
Jinhui misses spot Revenue and profit tumble in third quarter as high freight rates fail to match spot market in third quarter.
Zim coming up on rails Israeli boxship owner buys into consortium building 18 cargo-train terminals in China.
A decisive don't know More readers of TradeWinds are in favour of a Swedish Club ' Skuld merger than against, but even more are uncertain or don't knows.
Split boosts Arpeni Indonesian tanker and bulker owner's share price jumps after it reveals stock-split plan.
Hamworthy up on gas "Highest recorded level ever" for LPG contracts lifts UK marine equipment group to increased first-half profit.
Ofer goes green Owner of Israeli boxship line Zim raises money for new investments, including biofuels.
Delay costs to rise 5% Strike Club plans modest increase in its advanced call rates for 2007/2008, but warns against complacency.
Celebrity cancels cruise Cruise line pulls plug on Millennium December cruise over need to repair pod propulsion unit.
Houston heads for $250 bunkers Bearish trend continuing as key US Gulf port heading for record low.
PDVSA reveals Caribbean refinery plans $1.5 billion on the table for minority share but more investment may be needed.
O.W. Bunker plans growth in Asia Development of Asia network a 'top priority' for the group management.
O.W. Bunker welcomes addition to Hong Kong office
Acute bunker fuel shortage hits South Korea Newbuilds due for launch this month could be left high and dry after South Korean refiners sell out of fuel oil for November.
MARPOL Annex VI: Drastic sulphur reductions to be considered Options on the table at next IMO working group include stricter SECA sulphur caps or a 'global SECA'.
Little activity in Rotterdam Monday
Fujairah fuel oil contract looks to 2007 lift-off after slow start New Fujairah fuel oil futures contract will offer an alternative pricing instrument to Platts, offical says.
Singapore bunker demand and prices stay soft Singapore's market regains competitiveness over Port Klang after a plunge in bunker prices last week.
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