LA port clerks submit final offer in labour talks Clerical workers presented their final offer to shipping companies after all-night contract talks aimed at preventing a strike at the largest US port complex.
Black Sea tanker rates fall to 3-year low The cost of shipping crude to southern Europe from the Black Sea fell to its lowest in more than three years as rising oil prices stifle demand and global production of tankers accelerates.
All cargo containers that enter US to be scanned Virtually all cargo containers entering US ports will be scanned by radiation detecting equipment by the end of the year, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said on Friday. However, more advanced equipment is needed to help speed the process and spot a potential nuclear device or dirty bomb, he said during a visit to the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Market approves Genco capesize deal PETER Georgiopoulos' supposed market savvy has translated into a share price surge for dry bulk arm.
Pacific Basin staff prepare for stock windfall STAFF at Handysize specialist holding nearly 21.26m shares will finally be able to trade the stocks after the firm's interim results on August 7
MSC Napoli broken into two sections SIX months after being deliberately beached, the containership MSC Napoli was finally broken into two sections at noon today.
Share sale marks Fincantieri revival ONCE-touted full scale privatisation is not an option for the time being.
Rattling cages WITH the trend to criminalise seafarers, who, would take on such a job?
Second Indian death heightens concern The death of a 47-year-old seafarer on a GE Shipping tanker has deepened concerns over crew safety issues
Shipping 'overwhelmed by inexperience' SHIPPING is in danger of being overwhelmed by a rising tide of inexperience, warns North of England P&I club this week
Bidders line up for Western India ABG Shipyard and Bharati Shipyard are among four bidders to take over debt-ridden Western India Shipyard in Goa
MSC Napoli finally split in two STRICKEN container ship MSC Napoli was successfully split in two at 1226 local time today, using third cutting charges to separate the remaining two longitudinal joists
Genco shares 'go berserk' TRADING in Genco shares left some market-watchers in disbelief as the stock skyrocketed 20% yesterday on news of the Metrostar deal
Cochin posts record results COCHIN Shipyard, India's largest shipbuilding and repair facility, has posted record revenue, net profit and output for the year 2006-07
Congressional conferees agree to 2012 deadline for scanning of all containers Conference panel agrees on 9-11 bill provision calling for all containers to be scanned at foreign ports before they are loaded aboard U.S.-bound ships.
House farm bill to return ag inspectors to USDA
Cattlemen win battle to preserve country-of-origin labeling
Crunch time for the terminals A heady cocktail of ramped up liner services, phenomenal growth and the 'peak-season' just around the corner means the pinch is about to be felt at many of the world's container terminals.
Sinotrans adjusts its strategy
Slow progress in LA and Long Beach ports clerical contract talks
UK ports sector strategy spelt out by new shipping minister Fitzpatrick
Panama Canal avails 'adequate' Quiet day to end week as prices slip amid supply talk and buyers focusing elsewhere.
Caribbean, South America on bull run Significant jump in regional bunker prices as impact of firming markets elsewhere spreading.
Napoli successfully split in two No reports of pollution as salvage operation moves into new phase.
Saudi fuel oil cargo gains value Discount to Singapore shrinks in thirsty market.
DNVPS recommends early SECA compliance Majority of EU member states in and around North Sea SECA aim for August implementation, rather than IMO's November deadline.
Egyptain player eyes more operations in Port Said Mashreq Petroleum is bidding to build terminal and liquid storage facility.
Rotterdam market continues to firm
Asia bunker prices in dramatic surge Singapore sees highs of $415 per metric tonne for 380 cst bunker fuel.
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