Shipping groups challenge EU pollution law Shipping industry groups are challenging a European Union law that criminalises maritime pollution, saying it goes far beyond existing international rules.
New York port authority to pare payroll by 100 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, operator of bridges and tunnels linking the states and manager of major area airports, will eliminate about 100 jobs.
London is world's top maritime spot: report London remains the world's leading maritime centre fuelled by growing seaborne trade and booming demand for new ships, according to a report released on Monday.
Strait Talk
If it ain't broke, break it WHEN it comes to shipping, the bureaucrats of Brussels are certainly the leaders in showing the world how not to do it. Right now, they are giving a master class on how not to administer liner shipping.
Shipping groups challenge EU pollution law Shipping industry groups are challenging a European Union law that criminalises maritime pollution, saying it goes far beyond existing international rules.
New York port authority to pare payroll by 100 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, operator of bridges and tunnels linking the states and manager of major area airports, will eliminate about 100 jobs.
London is world's top maritime spot: report London remains the world's leading maritime centre fuelled by growing seaborne trade and booming demand for new ships, according to a report released on Monday.
Strait Talk
If it ain't broke, break it WHEN it comes to shipping, the bureaucrats of Brussels are certainly the leaders in showing the world how not to do it. Right now, they are giving a master class on how not to administer liner shipping.
US Homeland Security's Jackson to step down THE US department's second-in-command, Michael Jackson, has announced that he is stepping down from the position.
Air of resignation grips US homeland security
Singapore seeks changes to US 100% box checks WORLD'S top transhipment hub fears US' plans will slow down flow of trade.
Shipowners face finance freeze OWNERS may have to pay more for their ship financing requirements as liquidity dries up.
A brush with the law SHIPPING industry bosses must now become familiar with environmental cases to avoid ending up in the dock themselves.
Robbing the rich WE hear a lot these days about the contract between a democratically elected government and the voters.
Star explains Aker option loss Star Cruises has disclosed new details on why NCL's 700M euro option for a third 4,200-passenger, 150,000gt 'F3' newbuild was dropped at Aker France
'Vague' EU asylum policy draws fire MARITIME interests have criticised the Council of the European Union for dodging the issue of stowaways and people rescued at sea
Balearia acquires Buquebus SPANISH ferry operator Balearia has officially acquired rival ferry operator Buquebus for €40M
Silversea ventures into expeditions LUXURY operator Silversea Cruises is branching out into the expedition sector through the acquisition of the World Discoverer
Ambiguities in UK MMO KEY issues in the UK Marine Management Organisation are yet to be concluded it was highlighted at a meeting yesterday
More Bangla ministers banged up Bangladesh has interrogated five former ministers today in connection with the country's ex-Prime Minister allegedly accepting bribes for a container handling bid
East Coast importers choosing all-water All-water container service from Asia is emerging as the routing of choice for East Coast importers, retail executive says.
Seanergy hits AMEX IPO stocks of Seanergy Maritime Corp are unveiled on the American Stock Exchange at $10 per share ' bringing the company $220m.
Silversea bags Discoverer With purchase of the expedition ship World Discoverer, Monaco-based cruise operator heads to Antarctica in first foray into adventure cruises.
TWB gets ferry contract Portugal's Transtejo has ordered two ferries from Brazil's TWB shipyard.
Downgrade for ACL Shipping analyst downgrades US drybulk carrier, leading shares to fall.
CMA CGM tries new line French boxship giant forms CMA Rail to boost worldwide rail transport operations.
Upgrades sent to Bush US Senators pass water resources bill that could provide billions of dollars in funding for inland waterway improvements.
Boxing it off Legendary Singapore minister warns US security crackdown is a threat to world trade.
Tanker grounds off China Tropical storm Francisco continues to wreak havoc in China as tanker reportedly carrying LPG grounds off Hainan.
Bureau Veritas to float French classification society signals full speed ahead for $1.4bn IPO despite choppy seas.
Suez revenue flows in Huge jump in container traffic boosts Canal Authority earnings for first eight months of the year.
Cosco signs Mongolia pact Chinese owner to get first refusal on Mongolia Energy Corp's cargoes.
MMC plots ports complex Malaysian mining group brings in Dubai World for shipping and shipyard project in Johor.
Mac Laren eyes offshore Brazilian shipbuilder looking to branch out into supply ships and anchor-handlers.
Multilateral crusaders Shipping groups head to European Court to challenge controversial EU pollution directive.
Organisational growth at Maersk NDC Maersk NDC (Nordic & Baltic) will take over responsibility for an additional seven countries and changes name to Maersk NBR (Nordic ...
Sharp rise in running costs The rise rate in ship operating costs has more than doubled during 2006, according to shipping accountants Moore Stephens' annual ...
Norway centralises accidents at sea investigation Norway is to establish one police unit to investigate all accidents in Norwegian waters. The special unit will replace the ...
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