Trans-Pac shipping lines expect record peak season CONTAINER shipping lines operating on the trans-Pacific trade between Asia and North America are expecting a record peak season this year as they forecast a 10 per cent cargo growth for 2007 and even higher for 2008.
Smoother rides from Tanah Merah terminal THE operators of Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal yesterday showed off the facility's new $3 million upgrade, which includes updated technology to speed passengers on their way.
China shipyards to double capacity CHINA's two largest shipyard groups plan to double capacity by 2010, challenging South Korea as the world's top builder.
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Aussie call to highlight risks of high-pressure oxygen systems CANBERRA's transport safety bureau has called on the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to review its marine orders or issue a marine notice to highlight the potential risks of high-pressure oxygen systems, in particular the dangers of inappropriate replacement hoses.
Trans-Pac shipping lines expect record peak season CONTAINER shipping lines operating on the trans-Pacific trade between Asia and North America are expecting a record peak season this year as they forecast a 10 per cent cargo growth for 2007 and even higher for 2008.
Smoother rides from Tanah Merah terminal THE operators of Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal yesterday showed off the facility's new $3 million upgrade, which includes updated technology to speed passengers on their way.
China shipyards to double capacity CHINA's two largest shipyard groups plan to double capacity by 2010, challenging South Korea as the world's top builder.
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Aussie call to highlight risks of high-pressure oxygen systems CANBERRA's transport safety bureau has called on the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to review its marine orders or issue a marine notice to highlight the potential risks of high-pressure oxygen systems, in particular the dangers of inappropriate replacement hoses.
Stolt sees continued volatility STOLT-Nielsen reported sale-bolstered 1Q earnings today, but cited ongoing volatility in its parcel tanker division
London should offer loss-of-hire LONDON underwriters are being urged to enter a new market and write loss of hire insurance for ship owners
SASMEX Awards: the winners SAFETY at Sea International award winners were announced at the SASMEX dinner in Brighton this week
Horizon squeezes out earnings hike US container operator Horizon Lines managed to increase net income despite lower revenues and "less than ideal market conditions"
Sterling seeks Swan Hellenic vessel FORMER P&O chairman Lord Sterling has outlined his plans for Swan Hellenic, the up-market cruise product he acquired from Carnival Corp, but admitted he has no ship
Panama Canal toll hikes approved The restructuring of waterway's pricing sets average vessel toll hikes of 10 percent a year over the next three years.
AIG buys Amports
Coast Guard declines vessel-tracking data from exchanges
TSA says trans-Pacific ships close to full
Talks on Canada-U.S. border program break down
DOT: Imports now two-thirds of U.S. box trade
Record Horizon Lines earnings
U.S., Japan mull mutual recognition of cargo checks
Why OMI sold Management is still quiet, but one US analyst says OMI's final earnings report does the talking for them.
Happy Herman Golden Ocean boss very upbeat on bulker prospects and happy with his choice of 'virgin' yards.
Contest countdown Time is running out for our salty snappers as the May Day competition deadline looms.
Say what? No no, Fesco, says Finland's Containerships Group to notions of an acquisition by the Russian liner operator.
Panama approves toll hikes Cabinet council signs off on fee increases averaging 10% in each of next three years.
Panamax promise Peter Malpas tells Tradewinds conference that Asian coal will change dramatically when China becomes a net importer.
Humongous hopes First Ship Lease's Philip Clausius sees prospects as bright despite a less than sparkling share performance.
Class action Tor Svensen and Alan Gavin tell TradeWinds conference that class is enjoying the booming market, but challenges lie ahead.
Strong year at First Steamship Taiwanese bulker operator pushes up 2006 profit as its revenues soar.
Concordia still hurting Legal wrangle over VLCC sale and delayed repairs continue to haunt Swedish owner in first quarter.
Satisfaction from Hamburg Sud German boxship line believes performance held up well in 2006, despite pressure on rates and costs.
Wanted: tanker tonnage Cosco chief Meng Qinglin tells TradeWinds conference of plans to almost double VLCC capacity to cope with increased energy consumption.
Klaveness takes a dip Norwegian bulker owner can't match 2005's banner year in tougher 2006.
K Line adds China loops Japanese boxship line teams with RCL to launch links with Singapore, Korea and Philippines.
Out with the old Recent Grimaldi acquisition Finnlines sells two ro-pax oldies to unidentified European buyer.
Fesco finding its feet Russian owner bolted on four new companies in 2006 and watched profit soar.
Four dead in tanker blast Vessel chartered by Indonesia's Pertamina explodes in Sumatra after unloading cargo of diesel fuel.
Stellar Star performance Star Reefers blazes trail in first quarter despite rates hitting banana skin in late January.
Transworld to feed Malaysia Indian operation wants to link Tanjung Pelepas to Kolkata/Haldia with two ships.
Kirby at new high US tank barge giant propelled to another record quarterly profit by rising rates.
Danaos on charter high Huge profit for Greek owner in first quarter as boxship charter rates rise and it sells bulker fleet.
Daewoo back in black First-quarter cheer for Korean yard as it follows up profitable 2006 with reverse of recent record of decline.
Very Low Gas Carriers Belgian owner Exmar's first quarter profit down on weak VLGC rates.
Healthy Transatlantic intends to grow The Swedish shipowning group Transatlantic's strategy for the coming years is to grow organically, through acquisitions and partnerships, but without ...
Nordö-vessels sold Finnlines Group has sold its ro-pax vessels Malmö Link and L'beck Link. Any details about the buyer are not ...
Decline in piracy worldwide except Africa 2007 has so far seen a significant decreasing of reported piracy attacks worldwide. From 61 incidents reported during the first ...
Indian port wants bunkering to grow Kandla Port Trust prepares Feasibility Study on new bunkering facilities.
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VIP speakers bolster line-up for Bunkerworld Forum Opening addresses from Christiforos Tzouvanakis, Chairman of the Vestalco Group and George Gratsos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping.
Bulgarian supplier offering IFO Petromar importing product to sell in Varna and Bourgas.
Dispute still threatening bunker plans Reports say Malaysian cabinet has been asked to intervene.
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