Bangladesh to privatise port ops BANGLADESH's interim government is to privatise operations at the country's main port to free it from union control and improve efficiency after a series of crippling strikes, a port official said.
Panama project marks PSA's first port investment in Americas PSA International yesterday made a formal announcement of its plans to build and operate a container terminal at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.
Lines urged to pay toll for using Malacca Strait SHIPPING companies should pay a cent for each tonne they transport through the Malacca Strait to help maintain one of the world's busiest sea lanes, a major provider of funding to the route said yesterday.
Grimaldi in Amsterdam collision Grimaldi Naples' ro-ro/container vessel Repubblica di Venezia is reported to have been in collision with the bulk carrier New Venturer 1 on Saturday in the North Sea Canal between the Dutch ports of Amsterdam and Ymuiden
Unions reject Smit talks ATTEMPTS by Smit Harbour Towage Rotterdam managers to reopen negotiations with the company's workers have been rejected by union leaders
Cracks send ageing ferry to dock AN 80-year-old ferry has been taken out of service in Washington State due to cracks in hull plating
Container charter rates rebound Daily charter rates for vessels of 2,000- to 3,500-TEUs have risen by 12 to 14 percent over the past three months, says Clarkson.
Commission proposes to tackle fuel "tank tourism" The European Commission has announced proposals to attack differing EU levels of diesel duties, which it says reward environmentally degrading "tank tourism" and distort commercial competition between hauliers.
Hamburg gives in to workers' pressure and calls partial IPO for HHLA The Hamburg senate has agreed to a partial IPO of HHLA shares ' rather than selling 49.9% to a single investor ' following the start of a HHLA overtime ban yesterday.
Shenzhen's Dachan Bay phase II to be run by different investors Shenzhen's Dachan Bay Phase II is likely to have different developers from the neighboring Phase I, which was 65%-owned by Modern Terminals Limited.
Two USEC states to found joint port
Hamburg Süd: no additional tonnage on Asia-South America/Africa in 2007
Rail-Sea container transportation between Korea and Japan to start
TCB Group signs credit for Barcelona terminal expansion
PSA International formally confirms Panama port investment
World Shipping worried over Panama Canal toll hikes The International Chamber of Shipping has, supported by Bimco, Intertanko and Intercargo, submitted highly critical comments to the Panama Canal ...
Four operators goes for two routes Four Danish ferry operators are bidding for two ferry services that are open for new operators in May and October ...
Container vessels collided in Hamburg Estonian container vessel the Kurske collided with the Greek Liberia flagged container vessel the MSC Bulgaria in Hamburg on the ...
Port boosts environmental role Chief scientist promoted to new position as port gives high-level focus to clean air.
Oil dumping fined in Australia Successful prosecution of Panamanian car carrier reported by another vessel.
Return to Praxis Former broker returns to take up position in management team.
Marine lubes and additive companies in supply deal Chevron Fuel & Marine Marketing to complement global marine lubricants product line with fuel additives from Infineum.
ARA market defies soft crude
Cargoes arrive to ease Hong Kong supply squeeze Prices soften as shortage of 380 cst alleviated.
OPEC leaves output options open Cartel would be 'flexible' at its Thursday meeting on oil production for the coming months.
Singapore: Transocean Oil buys Titan barges Singapore bunker supplier acquires three single-hulled barges at a 'fair price.'
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