4 consortiums bid to build new Panama Canal locks Panama will take bids from four international consortiums seeking to build new, larger ship locks for the Panama Canal, government officials said on Friday.
China Shipping to buy 4 ore ships for US$470m China Shipping Development Co said it would buy four very large ore carriers (VLOCs) from Chinese shipbuilders for a total of US$470 million.
Diluted energy bill to cut demand The US Senate has passed watered-down energy legislation that includes a mandate for much higher vehicle fuel-efficiency standards
Breakers protest Alang corruption BREAKERS at Alang-Sosiya in Gujarat have protested against "increasing instances of corrupt practices" at what was once world's largest ship demolition centre
Itajai opens record cruise season THE Brazilian port of Itajai kicks off its cruise season today when the Silver Wind calls, and port authority officials are forecasting 21 vessel calls during the current season
Hawaii Superferry re-launches HAWAII Superferry finally resumed service yesterday after a months-long legal struggle and faced no protestor disruptions upon arrival in Maui
PetroChina fuelling selling spree PETROCHINA'S selling spree of fuel oil derivatives is almost certain to affect prices of the commodity, experts say
Leaders implicated in illegal ferry THE presidents of Syria and Turkey have been implicated in breaking UN Security Council resolutions by setting up an illegal ferry operation between northern Cyprus and Syria
Trailer Bridge eyes strategic options The company has hired investment bank Jeffries & Co. to examine alternatives in wake of news that the McLean family will sell its minority stake.
Early TWIC sign-up advised
Sea-Tac ports to adopt clean air strategy
Redevelopment funds eyed for Miami port tunnels
Weaker demand expected to pressure rail, trucking in '08
What is the weakest link in the intermodal chain? This week's truckers' strike in Italy has reminded us of the fragility of the logistics supply chain and the speed at which shortages of 'essentials' can become apparent.
Broken hose likely cause of oil spill A broken hose leading from the mooring point to the to the loading vessel was the likely cause of the major North Sea oil spill on Wednesday this week, when 4,000 cubic metres (24,100 barrels) of light crude spilled into ...
EU-Commission looks into Danish tonnage tax scheme The EU-Commission has decided to open a formal investigation in to the Danish tonnage tax scheme. It is especially three changes from the previous version of the tonnage tax scheme that has drawn the Commissions attention. That is: The ...
Safe to convert VLCCs into ore carriers Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has reassured dry bulk owners that it is entirely safe to convert single hull VLCCs into ore carriers, suitable for the harshest routes. DNV is currently classing eight VLCCs under conversion or pending and do realise ...
New deal to boost Peru's bunker market Joint venture announced with 'ample room for growth' as free-trade deal signed.
IMO has a year to 'prove its worth' International Chamber of Shipping says it is 'absolutely vital' that the IMO acts on ship-generated pollution in 2008.
Rotterdam market holds firm
Marine hose executives jailed Two executives and an independent consultant admit price rigging.
Exhaust gas scrubbers have potential to 'cut CO2 emissions' Scrubbing technology could solve one of the gravest environmental issues facing shipping.
Dan-Bunkering expands Denmark trading team
Japan: October bonded bunker sales up Bonded bunker sales up year-on-year as demand responds to relatively lower prices.
PetroChina steps up fuel oil trades Players say PetroChina's growing presence could influence benchmark prices.
Bunker storage tank maintanence in Hong Kong Loading from ExxonMobil's tank will be suspended.
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