Japanese govt to propose tax cuts for shipowners JAPAN's transport ministry will submit a plan to cut taxes of shipowners in a bid to increase the number of domestically registered ships.
European ministers water down Erika 3 directives TRANSPORT ministers attempt to exert some control over proposed maritime safety laws.
Blow for European Commission as Erika 3 package is broken up
Indonesia struggles to meet double hull rules MALAYSIA bans two Indonesian palm oil shipments after they were transported in single hull vessels.
Salvors board grounded Pasha Bulker PLANS being made to safely float the 76,781 dwt bulker battered by storms off Newcastle, Australia.
Why Turkey's maritime star is in ascendancy TURKEY'S shipping strength is becoming more powerful, a development that could deepen its rivalry with Greece.
Flag states fail the test THE persistent failure of many flag states to investigate incidents involving their ships remains a scandal.
Longer contracts for Brazil dredging Brazilian dredging companies, and international operators prepared to enter what used to be a closed market, will soon be offered five-year dredging contracts instead of piecemeal 3-6 month contracts
Norfolkline reaches union agreement UK seafarer union RMT's general secretary Bob Crow has described Norfolkline's agreement on deck, engine and catering ratings as a 'massive step forward'
Row breaks out over Bunge strength A row has broken out in the Brazilian port community over the appointment of Italino Stanicia Filho as the new president of the Santos port operators' association
Vijay wins Great Offshore control AN informal scheme of arrangement will see Great Offshore managing director Vijay Sheth acquire a majority stake in the company
Jumbo oversights led to capsize The USCG has asked Jumbo Shipping to review its safety systems after it found a series of oversights to be the cause of a heavy lift vessel capsize in 2003
Insiders core of Big Apple thefts CARGO Theft problems at the ports of New York and New Jersey is being blamed on an organized conspiracy in the docks
U.S. ag exporters face service issues Exporters say they are losing market share overseas due to rail equipment shortages and reduced service to seaports.
Are Northern European ports ready for Christmas? There is growing concern about the ability of container terminals in Northern Europe to cope with this year's expected peak season cargo rush.
DFSD Lisco vessel taken for oil spill The DFDS Lisco owned Vytautas flying Lithuanian flag has been taken into Brest in France after a oil spill during ...
Common organisation hamper Dutch shipping In spite of the good times in Dutch economy and global shipping growth in Dutch shipping has stagnated, says the ...
Unifeeder sold to UK-based equity fund Danish feeder operator Unifeeder is sold to the British based equity fund Montagu for a sum reported to be around ...
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