Piracy reported near Pulau Tioman The second piracy incident in a month has been reported near Pulau Tioman off Malaysia's east coast. And both times the target was a tug towing a barge.
US fishermen socked by fuel surge Leaping fuel prices are sinking the fortunes of America's commercial fishermen, some of whom may soon call it quits for good.
Arroyo will visit site of ferry tragedy, says spokesman Philippine President Gloria Arroyo is expected to visit the site of the ferry tragedy and could meet the relatives of the victims, her spokesman said yesterday.
FedEx lowers charges in China market
EU executive adopts competition rules for shipping
Strait Talk
All at sea in making the right call? IF ANYBODY really knew what was going to happen in the shipping markets in the next few months - or even a bit longer - they would be well placed to make a fortune. A few individuals - and John Fredriksen comes to mind - are actually consistently rather good at anticipating the market.
Piracy reported near Pulau Tioman The second piracy incident in a month has been reported near Pulau Tioman off Malaysia's east coast. And both times the target was a tug towing a barge.
US fishermen socked by fuel surge Leaping fuel prices are sinking the fortunes of America's commercial fishermen, some of whom may soon call it quits for good.
Arroyo will visit site of ferry tragedy, says spokesman Philippine President Gloria Arroyo is expected to visit the site of the ferry tragedy and could meet the relatives of the victims, her spokesman said yesterday.
FedEx lowers charges in China market
EU executive adopts competition rules for shipping
Strait Talk
All at sea in making the right call? IF ANYBODY really knew what was going to happen in the shipping markets in the next few months - or even a bit longer - they would be well placed to make a fortune. A few individuals - and John Fredriksen comes to mind - are actually consistently rather good at anticipating the market.
Brussels gives box lines all-clear on trade association CONTAINER lines have been given the green light from the European Commission to set up a trade association.
French ship owners issue flag state appeal OWNERS and institutions have called for the reinforcement of flag state responsibility on the first day of French presidency in the EU.
EC issues liner guidelines THE European Commission has adopted guidelines on how competition rules will affect liner operators when an exemption for liner conferences ends in October
Damaged Syros leaves the Plate THE damaged bulk carrier Syros has left Montevideo for repairs in Brazil, highlighting the lack of Panamax-capable drydocking south of the Plate
Panama flag offers new incentives PANAMA'S National Assembly has approved a new merchant shipping law that will offer incentives for new entrants and loyalty to the flag
Hapag customers oppose takeover GLOBAL freight forwarders have voiced concerns over a takeover of Hapag Lloyd by another container line
Sanctions stall Iran salvage ops SANCTIONS imposed on Iran are impeding the removal of wrecks from the Khormusa waterway that leads to Imam Khomeini Port
Oz opens up wheat marketing AUSTRALIA'S new bulk wheat export marketing system takes effect today, ending 60 years of single-desk sales
Oil to remain in tight supply FURTHER tightness in the oil market is forecast over the medium term to 2013, says the International Energy Agency
Singapore bunkers to reach $800? Industry poll asking how high prices will go.
IEA: New standards for bunkers will challenge refiners Refinery upgrades are pushed back as costs rise.
'Clean Shipping Index' sulphur criteria adjusted Project accepts that ships would have problems achieving original target.
Trafigura 'building its Asian storage capacity' Fuel oil trader finds market conditions 'favourable', says it has not 'sustained significant losses'.
Global bunker market report
Future of residual bunker fuel hangs on abatement technologies New study lists 100 technologies under development to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency.
New oil risk manager in Middelfart
Rotterdam barges tight for prompt
Singapore prices firming Bunker prices in Busan and Tokyo also climbing.
Senior trader joins Bominflot Bunker Oil Rudy Stoett to be responsible for development of US Gulf Coast operations.
Dan-Bunkering welcomes new sales staff
Busan bunker prices seen topping $800 this month Prices in the South Korean port hit record highs in seven straight sessions.
Demand driving oil rally, Goldman says High prices not due to speculation, says world's biggest securities firm.
Moody's downgrades Titan Says restructuring may hurt financial and liquidity profiles.
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