Flaw in terrorism warning system aboard ships: report A terrorism alert system installed in thousands of merchant ships after the Sept 11, 2001 attacks is flawed because it does not immediately notify local security authorities of an attack, said a report on the system.
Manila orders Hanjin to stop building shipyard THE Philippines has ordered Korean shipbuilder, Hanjin Heavy Industries Corp-Philippines to halt construction activities at its Philippine shipyard and threatened to stop shipbuilding operations as well following a series of fatal accidents.
Greek shipping revenue to grow 8% Greece's shipping sector revenues is expected to grow by 8 per cent this year, according to a report revealed by the National Bank of Greece on Tuesday.
Exxon wins, shipping loses THE US Supreme Court ruled on the Exxon Valdez case today in Exxon's favour, but failed to decide the central maritime law question for shipping.
Frontline plans private placement JOHN Fredriksen plans a private placement of new Frontline shares
Oil spill fund for Sri Lanka SRI Lanka is planning to set up an emergency fund to handle oil spills, says Ranjit Kularatne, chairman of the Marine Pollution Prevention Authority (MPPA)
Puerto Rico Governor extends cruise initiatives PUERTO Rican Governor Anibal Acevedo-Vil' will sign an extension of the Cruise Incentive Program that was set to expire at year's end
Polish yards hold Brussels protest POLISH shipyard workers are holding a protest outside the EU headquarters in Brussels over the EC threat to request Polish Government state-aid to the yards be repaid
OSG military suit dismissed A FEDERAL judge has dismissed OSG's complaint that the US Military Sealift Command (MSC) unfairly awarded a two-tanker charter to US Shipping Partners
Alliances offer Asia-Black Sea service Hapag-Lloyd, seven other lines in New World Alliance, Grand Alliance to open new weekly service later this month.
In Exxon Valdez case, Supreme Court answers one question, but not the other
ProLogis building two Austria distribution centers
Philadelphia, Corps sign dredging agreement
Houston defers Bayport vote
TWIC reader status slated
New ship for United Arab
Environmental review set for LA port rail transfer center
US confirms anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel
ANL-USL joins VSA linking N. America, Oceania
Comment period extended for LA China Shipping project
Maersk orders 18 container carriers from Hyundai A. P. M'ller-M'rsk has signed up with Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries for 18 container carriers. The deliveries will take place in 2011 and 2012. The ships will be 4,500 TEU units especially built for the trade on Africa ...
Lauritzen Kosan sign up for six gas carriers Lauritzen Kosan has signed up with the Chinese shipyard Yangzhou Kejin Shipyard Co. Ltd for six LPG carriers for delivery from December 2009 to December 2010. The six new ships will be pressurized gas carriers, they will be built for ...
Price rise on ship steel The world's fourth largest steel producer, South Korea's POSCO, has according to Reuters decided to compensate higher raw material prices by increased prices on steel products. The price for ship plates will be raised by 17 per cent to KRW ...
Slower steaming is 'better' option than emissions trading Chief Operating Officer of DNV Maritime says CO2 trading scheme would be 'enormously difficult' to administer
Horizon to match Matson on fuel surcharges 'Unprecedented escalation' of fuel cost behind latest increase.
Global bunker market report
Fuel oil storage rates continue to climb Chemoil Logistics Director says Singapore will need more storage space.
Malta to boost oil spill protection Experts to consult stakeholders during first phase of project.
MDO remains tight in Rotterdam
Asian bunker prices 'astronomical' Buyers sidelined by high prices.
Bunker operations resume in HK The tropical storm Fengshan has eased in strength as it moves away from the territory.
Restructured Titan to maintain bunkering business Company to 'substantially' reduce trading activities and cut staff as its announces shift of focus.
Hong Kong plans fuel oil futures trading The commodities exchange will start with 180 cst fuel oil contract.
Chemoil deploys double-hull in Fujairah The Heredia Sea is the supplier's third barge to support its operations in Fujairah.
Sri Lankan carrier strikes deal with Greek player Forms JV to sell bunkers, transport petroleum products.
Malaysia: High bunker prices could hurt economy Transport minister urges investment in energy-efficient ships.
OSG commits to 'cleaner' fuel Announces deal with Tesoro to burn 3% or less sulphur fuel.
Daewoo's new technology to cut fuel consumption Device to be installed on 20 vessels, including VLCCs and container ships.
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