Council slams US scanning law A new US law passed last week requiring 100 per cent of US-destined containers to be scanned in foreign ports by 2012 is not only unworkable but will never be implemented because of potential bilateral repercussions, according to the head of the World Shipping Council (WSC).
Pacific Basin H1 profit quadruples on better rates Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd, a Hong Kong-based operator of dry-bulk cargo ships, said first half net income more than quadrupled as it charged more to move cargo.
S Korean shipbuilders receive record new orders in Q2 South Korea, the world's biggest shipbuilding country, received record orders for vessels in the second quarter, helped by increased demand for ships to carry containers, iron ore and coal.
Baosteel doubles ship orders from Cosco
Strait Talk
Give instructions in easily understood English IN THE mythology of the UK's Warsash Maritime Academy, there is an incident that happened well before my time there but was frequently recounted by instructors trying to make a point.
Council slams US scanning law A new US law passed last week requiring 100 per cent of US-destined containers to be scanned in foreign ports by 2012 is not only unworkable but will never be implemented because of potential bilateral repercussions, according to the head of the World Shipping Council (WSC).
Pacific Basin H1 profit quadruples on better rates Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd, a Hong Kong-based operator of dry-bulk cargo ships, said first half net income more than quadrupled as it charged more to move cargo.
S Korean shipbuilders receive record new orders in Q2 South Korea, the world's biggest shipbuilding country, received record orders for vessels in the second quarter, helped by increased demand for ships to carry containers, iron ore and coal.
Baosteel doubles ship orders from Cosco
Strait Talk
Give instructions in easily understood English IN THE mythology of the UK's Warsash Maritime Academy, there is an incident that happened well before my time there but was frequently recounted by instructors trying to make a point.
DryShips unveils new $620m bulker spree DRY bulk specialist to buy eight newbuilding and secondhand vessels.
DryShips celebrates best quarterly result to date
Cosco inks newbuild charter deal with Baosteel COMPANY signs three long-term service contracts with China's largest steelmaker.
Inmarsat targets March for third I-4 launch MARITIME communications giant pairs record-breaking second quarter financials with confirmation of early launch of satellite.
Shipping leverages the power of brand AS a sector that has traditionally lacked visibility, the industry is now playing to a new strength.
Blind driving ONE wonders how many ships there are at any one time on autopilot, with lone watchkeepers fast asleep?
Rail strike to hit German ports GERMANY's ports will face severe disruptions in the next few days as the wage dispute between German state rail group Deutsche Bahn and its engine drivers escalates
Aboitiz pruning brings 1H growth AGGRESSIVE cost-saving measures and a drive to improve operating efficiencies are paying off for Philippine inter-island operator Aboitiz Transport System
DryShips extends bulker binge DRYSHIPS has confirmed plans to purchase eight bulkers for $620M, just weeks after $1Bn-plus moves by both Eagle Bulk and Genco
Washington finds short-sea funding FUNDING for a fledgling short-sea programme in the US won approval in the House of Representatives just as Congressmen left Washington for their summer recess
Bush nominates Anderson to head FMC President Bush has nominated current commissioner A. Paul Anderson to be chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission.
North Sea SECA implemented this weekend On Saturday, August 11, the new North Sea Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) will be implemented. The new SECA covers ...
Record results, more barges for K-Sea Continuing expansion for barging company with numbers up and fleet expanding.
ARA barges sharply down in late trade HSFO barge deals in Rotterdam down by $14 from Monday when prices had already dropped by $10 since Friday.
BAFs continue to rise Recently announced SECA surcharges modest compared to latest rounds of regular bunker surcharge increases.
Lax SECA compliance 'ill-advised' IBIA points to misleading advice regarding how Port State Control may interpret fuel sulphur rules on new SECA borders.
Rotterdam market softens further
Malaysian firm plans Chinese oil port $3 billion port and oil tank farms will be an extension of a $5 billion refinery and petrochemical project.
500 cst continues to enjoy popularity Fratelli Cosulich and Total Marine Fuels invest in facilities for supply of 500 cst.
Titan prepares to trade fuel oil spot contracts New exchange planned in southern China for trading of fuel oil and liquid chemical products.
Fresh cargo tenders boost September supplies Asian bunker prices fell yesterday on higher September inflows of fuel oil cargoes.
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