Onboard shipping ballast system in the works A research and development centre here is about to commercialise an onboard shipping ballast water treatment system it invented that may spin off a multi-million dollar business for local companies.
Shipping industry needs to boost image: execs THE shipping industry has a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to improve its global image or risk falling into mediocrity, industry executives said yesterday at the start of Singapore's Maritime Week 2006.
SSA chief urges change in IMO representation THE time has come for Asia to 'take its destiny in its own hands', Singapore Shipping Association president SS Teo said yesterday, arguing for a change in International Maritime Organisation representation from one seat per member country to representation based on contribution.
Carnival Q3 profit rises 4% despite high fuel costs
OSG buys Maritrans for $455m to form US flag giant OVERSEAS Shipholding Group's $455m acquisition of Maritrans, the venerable Jones Act tanker and barge player, has created the largest player in US flag petroleum shipping.
Chiquita feels the heat over reeferships AMERICAN fresh produce shipping giant Chiquita, faced with poor sales and a spinach e.coli scare, wants to sell its dozen-strong fleet of refrigerated cargo vessels.
Brodosplit yard executives set to face charges A LONG-simmering financial scandal at the Brodosplit shipyard in Croatia is expected to break into the open this week with the filing of formal charges against several yard executives and other individuals.
Recruitment shine dulled by tarnished image SHIPPING'S poor image means it will not attract its share of the best and brightest young people to ensure quality in the future, senior industry officials told a World Maritime Day parallel event in Singapore.
Greenpeace blockades Probo Koala Greenpeace protestors last night blocked the Probo Koala in the Estonian port of Paldinski, writes Helen Hill.
Lerwick decommissioning is rigged THE first purpose-built decommissioning facility for North Sea oil structures has been opened in Lerwick Harbour
Troubled Spirit still haunts Rochester THE race is on to conclude the sale of the fast ferry Spirit of Ontario 1 as the city of Rochester, New York state, incurs a cost of $6,000 a day
OSG swoops on Maritrans OVERSEAS Shipholding Group will tighten its hold on the US-flag segment by purchasing Jones Act tanker company Maritrans for $455M
BBC Chartering sued over damage THE owner, operator and master of the heavy lift ship BBC China are being sued in Tanzania in respect of alleged damage to a gas turbine generator
Port Weller Drydocks seeks protection CANADIAN shipbuilder Port Weller Drydocks has been placed in a form of bankruptcy protection by its owner
EU repeals liner antitrust exemption The European Union's Competition Directorate agrees to end liners' ability to collectively fix prices and capacity.
DHS awards port security grants
China operator takes stake in Maersk hub
Railroads top intermodal mark
Trade credit insurer sees growth, challenges
EU agrees to wider access to services trade
EPA ordered to issue ballast water discharge rules
Ningbo a clear winner in Yangshan cargo shift Ningbo has benefited from the mandatory cargo shift from Waigaoqiao to Yangshan, in Shanghai, and could win more boxes after the planned Asia-South America trades transferral in October, carriers suggested.
PD Ports gets Continental foothold through major inland terminal Infrastructure investor Babcock & Brown Infrastructure has acquired 51% of inland container terminal WCT, within Antwerp's immediate catchment area, giving BBI's recent acquisition PD Ports a Continental foothold.
California box-tax vetoed
Updated: Beirut War Risk surcharge reduced
Bureau Veritas: auto twistlocks fit for purpose, if correctly fitted
Lamy urges world trade "car crash" spectators to have faith in WTO
STX expands China logistics arm
Change of charters sees Magistral bump up Korea service capacity
EC to publish 4056/86 'issues paper', to complete the debate
A taxing solution OSG's buy of Jones Act competitor Maritrans also helps it answer an age-old question: what to do with our Capital Construction Fund?
UASC in new service United Arab Shipping Co, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin are starting up an eight-ship service from Singapore to the US.
Banana boats on the block? Struggling Chiquita Brands has suspended dividends as Fortis Securities advises it on a possible sale of its fleet.
Star Cruises inks loan Banks are advancing some $1.7bn to finance two Star Cruise newbuildings -- if the Lim family retains control.
$12.3m claim on BBC A Tanzanian utility company with generator problems is suing the owner and manager of the unlucky BBC China.
Up and down Maritrans, OSG shares head in opposite directions as analysts take cautiously positive view on deal reinforcing Overseas' primacy in Jones Act.
Dryships orders double in China Greek bulker owner signs for two panamaxes, while replacing departing Panormos with younger model.
OSG buys Maritrans US tanker owner acquires the Jones Act fleet of Jonathan Whitworth's company for $455m.
More ships for Gati Indian boxship owner wants to expand fleet for push into Thailand and Singapore.
Liners lose exemption EC signs death warrant for block exemption that allowed container lines to fix prices and regulate capacity.
Arnie terminates box bill Californian governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoes $30 per teu tax on container-handling at Long Beach and Los Angeles.
Kew Bridge lighter bid fails Bad weather postpones cargo transfer from LPG carrier stuck on mud in India.
Braila back in black Aker Yards' Romanian unit increases first half earnings despite dip in revenues.
Shipping put to song Tom Erik Klaveness joins the cast to become a song and dance man as bulk shipping gets the musical treatment.
Daewoo signs on at Duqm Korean shipbuilding giant to manage new repair yard in Oman.
Block exemption for liner conferences repelled EU has now taken the formal decision to repeal the block exemption for liner shipping conferences from the EU competition ...
Costly to move Larvik ferry terminal Moving the ferry terminal from the centre of Larvik, Norway to a new terminal in the commercial port at Revet ...
Grounded container vessel salvaged The Lithuanian feeder vessel "Arina" was on Sunday evening pulled of the ground off Understens lighthouse in the Stockholm archipelago ...
Port appoints new environmental director Vancouver announcing new appointment to 'reduce environmental impacts'.
Superb showing for Evergreen Taiwanese shipowner continuing to showcase 'green' ships in California ports.
New team member at Greek firm
Poseidon Challenge Day summarised INTERTANKO publication shows commitments made from maritime industries during its first Poseidon Challenge event.
Bunker burden sinks small cruise operator Last Baltic cruises for small German cruise operator.
Cost savings with new Wärtsilä cylinder lubricating system Company meeting demand for lower consumption against backdrop of tight supply and increasing lube oil costs.
Peninsula looks east First Asian presence for Peninsula Petroleum with opening of Singapore trading office.
GMT Rotterdam market weak, prompt product tight
NYMEX launches Singapore fuel oil futures contract Bunker suppliers hold back participation, trading slow on first day.
Hong Kong: Avails 'better' on cargo arrivals Tight bunker supplies ease slightly, 180 cst fully committed for September.
Bunkerworld unveils new site Bunkerworld today launches a new and improved version of its website.
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