Qantas to review ops next week Qantas Airways Ltd, Australia's biggest airline, said it would make an announcement next week about the outcome of its operational review, following press reports it would sack 2,000 staff.
New shipping rule may hit Indian offshore operations INDIA'S leading oil and gas players say they may be forced to halt offshore operations because of new rules issued by the country's federal shipping ministry.
Private, public maritime firms pool awards FOR the first time, all scholarships in the maritime sector were given out at a joint awards ceremony last night.
Poland's shipyards face uncertain future
Cruise ship detained at NY Harbor
US unveils new rule to prevent fuel tank explosions
Coastguard defiant as next UK strike begins BRITAIN'S coastguards will start a 48-hour strike on Friday evening in an effort to secure higher pay from MCA management.
MCA staff end stoppages but continue to agitate
Hebei Spirit pair stuck in Korea for another year THE tanker's master and chief officer may not be able to leave until the entire appeals process is exhausted.
EU sets Poland yards deadline THE EU has given shipyards have been given a new deadline of 12 September to provide viable restructuring plans
Paris, port workers agree on bill THE French government and port workers have reached a negotiated settlement over the port reform bill, ending months of major disruption at French ports
Nigerian pirates raid Norwegian bulker ARMED pirates raided a Norwegian bulk carrier in Port Harcourt yesterday, despite heightened security measures on the ship
Sulpicio fleet freezing costs jobs SULPICIO Lines, the owner involved in the Princess of the Stars disaster in the Philippines, has laid off 136 workers because of the continued freeze on its passenger and cargo operations
Turning up the heat on US icebreaking CONGRESS has been told that the US Coast Guard has become too challenged on resources to meet its icebreaking commitments
Progress in ILWU contract bargaining Union, employers upbeat about progress in talks for new contract, but slowdown delays continue for container terminal operators.
Importers urge 10+2 pilot
Trade slows at busiest U.S.-Canada bridge crossing
JoC: In Europe, planning for end of liner conferences
EU: Improve conditions for maritime workers
JFK airfreight falls 6.4%
Ceva Logistics announces global business restructuring
Bunker prices dip for second day running But analysts warn that crude oil market remains volatile.
Rotterdam barge market tight till monday
Turkish yard to build bunker tankers Sees gap in market for chemical tankers below 5,000 dwt.
Singapore bunker prices continue to fall But softening prices fail to stimulate demand.
Singapore fuel oil stocks down Stocks dip on increasing demand and lower Western arbitrage arrivals.
ConocoPhillips trader joins Bominflot New fuel oil trader to be responsible for development of US East Coast operations.
OECD: Biofuel subsidies ineffective at cutting CO2 Paris-based agency predicts $11 billion of annual aid for biofuels will 'at best' cut CO2 emissions by 0.8%.
ETS 'preferable' to bunker fuel levy Leading shipowner says ETS is the 'most cost-efficient and the least controversial' way for shipping to monitor and cut CO2 emissions.
Maersk calls for calm over bunker surcharges Senior executive says shippers and liners should agree to share the risk of volatile bunker prices.
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