Push for ending tax on cadet berths IN an attempt to tackle an impending critical shortage of seafarers, global tanker group Intertanko is pushing for an exemption from tonnage taxes for designated cadet berths on board ships as it promotes its policy of having two cadet berths per vessel.
China shipyard to invest 2m yuan in maritime IPOs GUANGZHOU Shipyard International, the mainland's only publicly traded shipbuilder, will take advantage of its substantial cash reserves to invest two million yuan in mainland shipping-related companies at their initial public offering stage, The Standard reported on Monday.
Asia bulk freight rates at 28-month high BULK freight rates for major Asian routes hit a 28-month high yesterday, as demand for time-charter bookings increased and port congestion persisted, tightening available tonnage.
Strait Talk
A project that needs support THE welfare of seafarers is not something the bunker industry normally has time to get particularly concerned about.
Push for ending tax on cadet berths IN an attempt to tackle an impending critical shortage of seafarers, global tanker group Intertanko is pushing for an exemption from tonnage taxes for designated cadet berths on board ships as it promotes its policy of having two cadet berths per vessel.
China shipyard to invest 2m yuan in maritime IPOs GUANGZHOU Shipyard International, the mainland's only publicly traded shipbuilder, will take advantage of its substantial cash reserves to invest two million yuan in mainland shipping-related companies at their initial public offering stage, The Standard reported on Monday.
Asia bulk freight rates at 28-month high BULK freight rates for major Asian routes hit a 28-month high yesterday, as demand for time-charter bookings increased and port congestion persisted, tightening available tonnage.
Strait Talk
A project that needs support THE welfare of seafarers is not something the bunker industry normally has time to get particularly concerned about.
Plenty of places of refuge available says EU MORE than half of the European Union's coastal states have identified their entire coastline as potential places of refuge for ships in distress, says the European commission.
Samsung cautions on LNG carrier orders SOUTH Korean yard warns that LNG carrier orders will likely fall at the bottom end of predictions as projects continue to suffer delays.
Sea Diamond sinking down to 'human error' GREEK Merchant Marine Minister Manolis Kefaloyannis says focus is now on environmental protection and finding missing passengers.
Kefaloyannis focuses on human error SANTORINI 10 April ' Greek shipping minister Manolis Kefaloyannis went to Santorini today to visit the site of the Sea Diamond sinking
Ezra buys into engineering firm EZRA Holdings, which operates a fleet of support vessels for charter to the offshore oil and gas industry, has bought a 21% stake in engineering group Nylect Technology
Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean#3 SEVEN Cuban migrants rescued last Thursday (5 April) were said to be the the latest in a small but growing number arriving in south-west rather than eastern Florida by sea
Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean#2 ELEVEN members of a Cuban-American migrant smuggling ring were indicted yesterday in Miami
Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean#1 THEUS Congress is considering a new bill to bolster USCG efforts to stop maritime migrant smuggling, making the activity a federal felony with heavy penalties
Pirates take over products tanker THE IMB Piracy Reporting Centre this week records what was effectively the hijack of a products tanker in Indonesian waters on the afternoon of 14 March
Retailers predict record U.S. container volumes coming this summer Survey urges shippers to plan ahead for their logistics needs as this year's peak shipping season is shaping up to be the busiest ever.
China cuts steel export rebate
Italia Marittima upgrades trans-Pacific all-water service
DP World targets huge increase in terminal capacity
Fifty per cent increased throughput not enough to ensure KIT profit A 50% year-on-year increase in container throughput by Korea International Terminals was not enough to stave off an operating loss of KRW3bn (US$3.24m) in 2006.
China's Q1 trade surplus blossoms ' with taste of bitter fruit to come A "surprise" fall in China's March trade surplus has obscured a Q1-on-Q1 rise of nearly 100% in the country's trade surplus, to US$46.4bn, sharpening questions of trade relations and currency.
Alternatives being sought for East Java shippers Inadequate rolling stock on a rail-link from East Java to BJTI terminal at Tanjung Perak Port Surabaya has prompted complaints from East Java shippers, as well as alternative infrastructure plans.
Mumbai Customs House agents to have dialogue with "non-co-operative carriers"
US government progressing on radiation monitor upgrade to "smart" machines
Fred Olsen rename and lengthen cruise vessel Cruise vessel Norwegian Crown, currently on bareboat charter to Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) from Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, will be ...
Port of Esbjerg with more cargo and higher profit Port of Esbjerg took it share of the prosperity of Denmark in 2006. The ports profit raised from DKK 22.6 ...
Two coasters released from Somalia rebels The two coasters, which were high-jacked outside Mogadishu some weeks ago has been released from the rebels that seized ...
Fujairah projects 'will go ahead' Abu Dhabi's IPIC says it will go ahead with new oil refinery at Fujairah despite the possible withdrawal of JV partner.
German owners launch bunker unit Major owners to pool bunker buying with United Fuel Services.
Rotterdam market quiet Tuesday morning
Titan affirms interest in Chinese market Titan Petrochemicals Group to establish stronger bunkering business in the Shanghai region.
Mundra port seeks new terminal Mundra Port, Indian Oiltanking in JV to build liquid products terminal with bunker fuel storage capacity.
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