Record capesize rates set to continue rising Rates for hiring the largest carriers used to transport coal, iron ore and other dry goods may extend last week's increase to a record on demand to move cargo across the Pacific.
Gulf tanker rates may fall for second week The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia, the world's busiest market for supertankers, may fall for a second week as a glut of vessels forces owners to compete for cargoes.
Gemadept pays 560b dong for three container ships General Forwarding & Agency Corp, the biggest freight company on Vietnam's main bourse, spent 560 billion dong (S$53.5 million) to more than double its stable of ocean-going container ships, general director Do Van Minh said.
Shipping claims victory in California emissions battle US District Judge orders Californian air regulators to stop enforcing a state-level low-sulphur emissions law.
Marpol Annex VI a step closer in US
EMSA to the rescue after bulker oil spill scare EUROPEAN Union sends oil spill response ship amid concern grounded New Flame is close to breaking up.
Pipavav wins bumper panamax order YARD inks deal for another 12 panamaxes, believed to be the largest placed in Indian ship building history.
Seatime should not be like jailtime IF you treat seafarers like criminals and potential terrorists, who would want to be a seafarer?
More Automation alarms THERE is no turning back the tide when it comes to automation, it just needs to be made more user-friendly.
Iran to grab Indonesia gas contract State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listik Negara (PLN) is considering buying 4M tonnes of LNG a year from Iran
Adam's Bridge wins reprieve INDIA'S Supreme Court, which is hearing petitions on the Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project, has warned project managers not to damage Adam's Bridge or Ram Sethu
Brazil strike hits reefer ports A STRIKE by port agricultural inspectors in Brazil is continuing into its second week and is already starting to affect key ports and states with a high percentage of reefer cargo
Ibex devoured with 16 ships ERRIA, the Danish ship operator and manager, has acquired Ibex Maritime, adding commercial operation of 16 chemical carriers to its business
New face at PSA Sinport PSA Sinport, the Italian joint venture set up by Singapore's PSA to run two container terminals in Italy, has a new MD
Men missing after accidents in China THREE accidents in China have left six men missing off the coast and pollution worry upriver on the Yangtze
Viking Line strengthening its market position The number of passengers with Viking Line has grown significantly during the summer, totalling 1.75 million. This is 5 per ...
Svitzer halfway in Antwerp salvage operation Svitzer Salvage successfully turned the capsized ro/ro Repubblica di Genova into an upright position after several months of preparation ...
Flekkefjord Slipp hurt badly by late deliveries Fekkefjord Slipp & Maskinfabrikk is on the brink of bankruptcy, mainly thanks to late deliveries of two vessels, the Normand Ferking ...
Bunkers suspected in Puerto Rico pollution Cleanup begins as origin of extensive slick remains unknown.
Spain calls in EMSA as 'New Flame' deteriorates Bunker tanker in EMSA pollution response scheme headed for Algeciras Bay.
Players fear unfair sulphur penalties Industry insiders say ISO test principles must prevail when testing sulphur content.
Profit slips at Fyffes Higher bunker prices take their toll on first-half result.
Rotterdam market firm
O.W. Bunker Far East welcomes new trader
Ports sign environmental partnership Rotterdam and New York/New Jersey to work together to reduce air pollution.
Supply of 180 cst product remains suspended Saudi Aramco postpones restart of sales to end of October.
Titan sees profits grow more than 100% Growth in non-VLCC businesses spurs earnings over first half of 2007; double-hulled bunker tanker to be in Singapore by end-2008.
New barge operator in Taichung Bunker deliveries in Taiwanese port now require three working days notice.
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