All maritime sectors report a year of solid growth SINGAPORE's international maritime centre ambitions took another big step closer to reality following another year of solid growth across all sectors, according to statistics released yesterday by the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
Shipping lines to raise rates for scrap metal HAPAG-Lloyd AG, China Ocean Shipping Co and nine other shipping lines plan to increase rates for moving scrap metal to Asia from the US because of strong demand from China and other countries.
Strait Talk
Sexy shipping still on a roll but bankers beware THE start of the year is the time for the pundits to reach for their crystal balls and give us their predictions for the coming 12 months.
All maritime sectors report a year of solid growth SINGAPORE's international maritime centre ambitions took another big step closer to reality following another year of solid growth across all sectors, according to statistics released yesterday by the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.
Shipping lines to raise rates for scrap metal HAPAG-Lloyd AG, China Ocean Shipping Co and nine other shipping lines plan to increase rates for moving scrap metal to Asia from the US because of strong demand from China and other countries.
Strait Talk
Sexy shipping still on a roll but bankers beware THE start of the year is the time for the pundits to reach for their crystal balls and give us their predictions for the coming 12 months.
Maersk heads drive to reform 'outdated' bill of lading system SUPPORT for a complete overhaul of bills of lading is gathering pace, with calls for their elimination on most trades surfacing in some influential quarters.
EU bows to IMO authority on ship air emission controls THE European Commission is expected to push in the International Maritime Organization for new measures to combat air pollution from ship emissions rather than press ahead with its own regional measures, according to the European Community Ship Owners' Association.
CMA CGM's plan for box behemoths stymied by Hyundai yard constraints LEADING French liner company CMA CGM has been stalled, at least temporarily, in its bid to match rival Maersk in operating some of the largest containerships in the world.
US nuclear submarine suckered by passing superfast K Line tanker TEMPORARY repairs will be carried out to the K Line very large crude carrier Mogamigawa before it can continue its voyage to Singapore.
Celtic Link doubles up Dublin route CELTIC Link Ferries is soon to introduce a second ferry onto its Irish Sea route and is awaiting a positive report on a vessel to be operated on the English Channel
Panamax owners shielded from downturn CHARTER rates for Panamax container vessels are likely to drop further during 2007, but only a small number of owners with prompt positions will be exposed
India plans new port tariff system INDIA'S planning commission may soon discard the cost-plus formula followed by Tariff Authority for Major Ports to fix tariffs at ports and terminals
Russians stand firm on Druzhba RUSSIAN officials have told Belarus there can be no resumption of crude oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline unless the Minsk government withdraws its transit fee hike
Agents shocked by Paranagua praise SHIP agents in the southern Brazil port of Paranagua say they are shocked by news that government ministers view the port as a model for others to follow
Mexico port eyed as West Coast gateway U.S. shippers see the Mexican Port of Lazaro Cardenas as a cost-effective alternative to traditional gateways on the West and East Coasts.
Inland rail hubs will ease pressure on European ports says Maersk Maersk Line plans to create its own European inland rail hubs at the more than 20 destinations served by its rail operators ERS and BoxXpress over the next three years.
US government cranks up to speed again on security issues The US government has resumed its security drive, with the announcement of the latest Department for Homeland Security grants, while the House of Representatives has revived the issue of complete container-scanning.
Owners are optimistic but wary brokers wait for charterers to splash the cash
Indian ministries reach accord over terminal pricing structure
ICTSI inks its first China deal with Bohai Rim concession
Rail alignment key to Vallarpadam development
MISC forecasts softer rates
KMTC launches new Busan-Japan service
Imports drive Russia's southern gateway volumes as exports decline
Ship owner sentenced for oil spill The owner of Cyprus-flagged Sylve has been ordered to pay a water pollution charge of SEK 110,000. In November ...
Dockstavarvet to build Norwegian pilot boats Swedish yard Dockstavarvet AB is contracted to build one plus five pilot boats for the Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket), the ...
Enhanced focus on security in IMO IMO has establihed a new sub-division within the Maritime Safety Division in order to enhance focus on maritime security. Announcing ...
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