Vietnam's Vinashin yard to build supertankers VIETNAM's largest shipbuilder Vinashin will build two very large crude carriers for state oil group Petrovietnam, the first to be built in Vietnam, a company source said.
IOC unit to sell bunker on Asia-Europe trade route LANKA IOC Ltd, a unit of India's largest refiner, plans to refuel ships off the western coast of Sri Lanka, tapping the world's third busiest trade route.
China Merchants to invest in Tianjin terminal project CHINA Merchants Holdings Co Ltd plans to invest in its state parent's US$400 million container terminal project in Tianjin, joining Singapore's PSA International in helping develop the northern city into a major port of call.
Total defends immunity plea in Erika trial GROUP chairman Thierry Desmarest defends the company's decision to ask court to drop charges against it.
Erika court rules against Rina bid for immunity
Jailed Trafigura bosses to be freed THREE employees from the company that chartered the Probo Koala are released from prison following a E145m payout to the Ivory Coast government.
Britain seeks smoking ban in territorial waters DEPARTMENT for Transportation propose total ban on smoking on merchant and shipping vessels of all flags in UK territorial waters and inland waterways.
CNR strike update A NATION-WIDE strike by Canadian National Railway staff is expected to continue until at least 19 February, while grain ships queue at Vancouver and Prince Rupert
NY salvors challenged by severe cold SALVORS from Donjon Marine are working in snow and frigid surface temperatures while divers are braving 10 deg C waters to raise a dinner cruise vessel
Nordic American shrugs off 4Q fall NORDIC American Tanker Shipping has reported a fall in final quarter 2006 net profit, but the figure for the full year comfortably exceeded that of 2005
US exports surge US exports jumped 14% in 2006 and scored a monthly record in December, yet America's trade gap continues to widen on ever-growing petroleum imports
Scottish minister blasts EC policy SCOTTISH transport minister Tavish Scott has blasted the EC transport policy, calling the rules relating to competitive ferry service tendering a basket case
China Merchants to invest in Tianjin project China Merchants Holdings (International) Co. Ltd. is to invest in China Merchants Group's over RMB3bn (US$387.05m) container terminal project at Tianjin, along with PSA International, Reuters reports.
Shipowners awaiting their plate of Pork after Chinese New Year
JN Port considers ceasing night navigation, prompting trade volume fears
Wan Hai to launch Japan/China service
New wage agreed for Indonesian seafarers under Dutch flag
Kolkata-Nepal container rail movement resumes, after 3-week suspension
N.Eur feeder-carriers report congestion ruining their journeys
Green Reefers' operating results down last year Bergen based Green Reefers' operating results for last year was down to USD 16.2 million from USD 25.7 million a ...
Oil market shrugs of US inventory draws Expectations of warmer weather eases supply concerns despite DOE report showing high demand and fall in stocks.
Rotterdam market stable at midday
Chemoil prepares for shopping spree Chemoil's board proposes acquisition of six corporations, including Singapore's Helios Terminal and vessel owners.
Outgoing IBIA chairman backs residual fuels Gregory predicts that by 2010, 50% of newbuilds will have scrubbers.
Crude prices rally on oil demand report Latest monthly report by the IEA suggests a rise in global oil demand this year.
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