DP World makes first big port foray into China THE fast expanding United Arab Emirates-owned Dubai Ports World has made its first major successful foray into China, clinching a US$450 million deal to build a container terminal in northern China's second-busiest port at Qingdao.
Cruise line pays big fine, restitution in whale's death US cruise operator Princess Cruise Lines paid up a total of US$750,000 in fines and restitution after accepting responsibility for the death of an endangered humpback whale in the Icy Strait of Alaska.
Strait Talk
Shining a light into dark corners IN general, countries that allow foreign companies to register vessels under their flag have come under a lot of pressure to up their game.
Port Shots
Port Shots ANTWERP, Belgium's biggest port, handled 4.6 per cent more cargo last year because of higher container shipments, said the port authority.
DP World makes first big port foray into China THE fast expanding United Arab Emirates-owned Dubai Ports World has made its first major successful foray into China, clinching a US$450 million deal to build a container terminal in northern China's second-busiest port at Qingdao.
Cruise line pays big fine, restitution in whale's death US cruise operator Princess Cruise Lines paid up a total of US$750,000 in fines and restitution after accepting responsibility for the death of an endangered humpback whale in the Icy Strait of Alaska.
Strait Talk
Shining a light into dark corners IN general, countries that allow foreign companies to register vessels under their flag have come under a lot of pressure to up their game.
Port Shots
Port Shots ANTWERP, Belgium's biggest port, handled 4.6 per cent more cargo last year because of higher container shipments, said the port authority.
DP World makes first big port foray into China THE fast expanding United Arab Emirates-owned Dubai Ports World has made its first major successful foray into China, clinching a US$450 million deal to build a container terminal in northern China's second-busiest port at Qingdao.
Cruise line pays big fine, restitution in whale's death US cruise operator Princess Cruise Lines paid up a total of US$750,000 in fines and restitution after accepting responsibility for the death of an endangered humpback whale in the Icy Strait of Alaska.
Strait Talk
Shining a light into dark corners IN general, countries that allow foreign companies to register vessels under their flag have come under a lot of pressure to up their game.
Port Shots
Port Shots ANTWERP, Belgium's biggest port, handled 4.6 per cent more cargo last year because of higher container shipments, said the port authority.
Lula to sign Transpetro contract THE first contract for the first tranche of vessels for state owned oil carrier Transpetro will be signed tomorrow in Suape, Brazil, by president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Navy sub commander relieved of duty THE commander of a US nuclear submarine has been relieved of duty following his boat's collision with a tanker in the Persian Gulf
Sovcomflot to manage Rosneft ships ROSNEFTEFLOT, set up in 2005 by state oil producer Rosneft, has arranged for management of tanker operations with Sovcomflot, the state tanker group
Slowing economy spurs UPS warning Net income increased 7.5% in the fourth quarter, but UPS warned that a slowing U.S. economy could shave earnings in 2007.
News Analysis: Hong Kong and Dubai's Gulf battle is latest encounter in fight for global terminal supremacy Hutchison Ports, the world's biggest container terminal operator, aims to extend its competition with DP World following the inauguration of phase I of the Oman International Container Terminal in Sohar.
NOL says per-unit revenues fall 7% in 2006 Neptune Orient Lines said its 2006 average revenue from the liner business fell 7% year-on-year to US$2,632/feu, while volume swelled 8% to 2.10m feu.
Dutch Customs officers threaten work-to-rule
Shenzhen aims to add 15 berths over five years
Yang Ming and Heung-A consider new services calling Gunsan
SITC strengthens Ningbo-Japan coverage
Napoli-watchers play a watching game to assess further consequences
Toll chief advocates local players take global roles
US lawmaker puts flame back under Chinese trade issue
New Zealand gets new coastal services
Russian Troika share capital doubled by Fesco and pension fund
Norwegian tonnage tax uncompetitive Norwegian ship owners find that the Norwegian tonnage tax system, which was introduced in 1996, is uncompetitive compared with operating ...
Emissions hearings underway in Houston Public expressing concern with pollution levels as marine fuel controls mooted.
Bunker spill cleanup begins in Algeciras Greenpeace challenges government's assessment and spill response.
MGO supply service launched in UAE Norwegian company to market MGO around UAE ports and offshore locations.
ARA market still firming
IPO not enough to fund Chemoil's ambitions Debts of some $200 million likely to fund infrastructure projects to expand in Asia, Middle East.
Bunkerworld to move
Views mixed on returns of S-Oil takeover Analysts are divided over the pros and cons of the take-over bid by Korean Air and Hanjin Shipping over S-Oil.
Pirates move from 'thievery to hostage taking' Pirates in the Malacca Strait increasingly target product tankers of less than 20,000 gt, a research paper shows.
Singapore barge loading schedules pushed back Ex-wharf loadings tight but bunker demand healthy.
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