Veteran S'pore trade negotiator to head SMF VETERAN civil servant, trade development expert and government negotiator David Chin is set to become executive director of the private sector-led Singapore Maritime Foundation - just as he retires after a distinguished career in government.
Norway's Prosafe takes delivery of FPSO conversion by Keppel O&M NORWEGIAN-based oil production and storage vessel operator Prosafe ASA has taken delivery of the latest offshore vessel converted by Keppel Offshore & Marine, with two more conversion contracts possibly going to Singapore's largest offshore shipyard group.
Blockade halts Chittagong port SOME 56 foreign and local vessels are caught up in protests at Chittagong port ahead of elections in Bangladesh, unable to load or unload due to a three-day nationwide transport blockade, officials said.
Asian bulk rates hit 18-month high before Brazil grain season
US sub and Japan tanker collide, no injuries or oil leak
V.Ships confirms sell-off plan as venture capital begins to circle V.SHIPS ' the world's largest shipmanagement operation - has finally confirmed industry speculation and admitted that it is up for sale.
Russia pipeline closure to benefit tankers TANKER markets look set to benefit from the closure of the Druzhba oil pipeline from Russia to eastern Europe, but plentiful stocks should avert any immediate crisis, according to market analysts, writes Martyn Wingrove.
Copenhagen to boost maritime funding DENMARK'S government is close to launching a top level advisory board to attract much-needed institutional investment for smaller Danish shipowners.
Thai junta unveils company changes THE cabinet of Thailand's ruling junta today approved three key changes in the Nominee Law which, if approved by parliament, will affect direct foreign investment
Oil prices pulling back OIL prices have fallen below $55/barrel, their lowest level since the pre-Hurricane Katrina period, despite the latest round of OPEC cuts
Fears over P&O's Bilbao route AN announcement is expected next week regarding the future of P&O Ferries' Portsmouth-Bilbao route against the background of growing fears that it might be axed
Stena newbuildings for North Sea THE two 240m-long ro-pax vessels that Stena Line ordered in Germany in November are to operate on the Hook of Holland-Harwich service on their delivery in 2010
Lloyd Fonds bags $140M from ship sales GERMAN KG house Lloyd Fonds has offloaded off one Handysize bulk carrier and four product tankers to cash in on current high second hand prices
More direct calls in Europe as Maersk announces shake-up of services out of Asia Maersk Line will reorganise its Asia/Europe services in April, giving the carrier more direct calls to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and slowing ships to save fuel.
Kuala Lumpur rails at crane manufacturer's failure to deliver on time Malaysia is looking for other suppliers of gantry cranes for ports in the country following problems with the usual supplier, thought to be Argentinean firm IMSA.
Slower growth forecast in US retail this year
PSA/HNN Zeebrugge terminal to become Samskip shortsea hub
Chittagong Port reels under record box congestion
Kerala government seeks review of High Court order on Vallarpadam
High costs and strong demand lead WTSA members to raise scrap metal rates
PSA names new SE Asia & Singapore CEO and Group CFO
Gwangyang-Yingkou direct service to be launched
Black Sea ports raise growth banner for Europe
Division heads to champion their own modes on DB Logistics board
Sharp increase in Gotland traffic The number of passengers on the domestic ferry service between the Swedish mainland and the island of Gotland has increased ...
Reshuffle on the Maersk Line route to Europe Maersk Line will, as from April this year, launch an even faster service between mainland China and Europe in order ...
Scan Trans deal off in Vietnam on in China Scan Trans Shipping's order for six improved Arktis Dawn-types from a Vietnamese shipyard has fallen through (SSG November 28 ...
US Gulf drops to $250 Deals done at record lows for the last few months as prices stay bearish.
California plans further emissions controls State agency proposing cold ironing regulations for later this year, forming industry workshop.
Regulatory oversight hits Polish bunker market Polish bunker supplier awaits reversal of HSFO purchasing ban after government imposes 1% sulphur limit on all fuels.
Bunker growth for IMAREX December results show doubling of bunker transactions since launch last year and even bigger volume growth.
Global Risk Management expands team Two new employees at one of Denmark's fastest growing companies.
Rotterdam market in downward trend
Hong Kong MGO supply recovers Availability of 380 cst bunker fuel tightens, bunker demand stable.
MPA focuses on suppliers' physical commitments No minimum bunker sales volume needed for Singapore licenced bunker suppliers, MPA says.
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