Malaysian military copter saves tanker from pirates A Malaysian military helicopter saved an Indian tanker from being hijacked yesterday, foiling the new year's first attack by pirates in the dangerous Gulf of Aden off the chaotic African nation of Somalia, an official said.
Rotterdam port deploys ice-breaker As Dutch ice-skaters made the most of the lowest December temperatures in 12 years, authorities announced on Wednesday that it would be deploying a ship to break up ice in the port of Rotterdam.
Hutchison scuppers Greek port deal talks Global transport operator Hutchison Whampoa has scuppered talks on the concession for container facilities at Greece's main northern port of Thessaloniki, the port authority said on Dec 24.
Caribbean tanker rates fall on low demand
Shipping Times
China spending on railways to double in 2009 Amid a surge in planned infrastructure projects in 2009 aimed at boosting domestic demand, China plans to almost double its investment in railways to about 600 billion yuan (S$126.7 billion).
British rail fare hikes jump well above inflation Rail travellers in Britain face inflation-busting fare rises in the New Year, with long-distance passengers suffering from increasing restrictions on cheaper advance fares, a consumer watchdog said yesterday.
Malaysian military copter saves tanker from pirates A Malaysian military helicopter saved an Indian tanker from being hijacked yesterday, foiling the new year's first attack by pirates in the dangerous Gulf of Aden off the chaotic African nation of Somalia, an official said.
Rotterdam port deploys ice-breaker As Dutch ice-skaters made the most of the lowest December temperatures in 12 years, authorities announced on Wednesday that it would be deploying a ship to break up ice in the port of Rotterdam.
Hutchison scuppers Greek port deal talks Global transport operator Hutchison Whampoa has scuppered talks on the concession for container facilities at Greece's main northern port of Thessaloniki, the port authority said on Dec 24.
Caribbean tanker rates fall on low demand
Shipping Times
China spending on railways to double in 2009 Amid a surge in planned infrastructure projects in 2009 aimed at boosting domestic demand, China plans to almost double its investment in railways to about 600 billion yuan (S$126.7 billion).
British rail fare hikes jump well above inflation Rail travellers in Britain face inflation-busting fare rises in the New Year, with long-distance passengers suffering from increasing restrictions on cheaper advance fares, a consumer watchdog said yesterday.
TSA seeks leeway THE Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) wants more legal leeway to discuss traffic conditions and cost savings, as part of carriers' efforts to increase efficiency and survive the economic crisis
North Sea producer insolvent OILEXCO North Sea Ltd. has confirmed that it will file for UK bankruptcy protection as soon as next week
Chennai trucker strike ends THE trucker strike that has crippled container operations in Chennai, India has ended after 11 days
Master escapes US jail term AN undisclosed "life-threatening condition" has saved a South Korean captain from US imprisonment after he was convicted of lying about high-seas garbage dumping
Marad delays Marine Highways progam Effective date for anti-congestion plan pushed back to Jan. 5 to allow time for its rules to get review by Congress.
Oakland dock spat resolved
Mobile gets CMA CGM call
Evergreen Shipping Agency cuts jobs in US restructuring
Kolding to lead ELAA
Chamber supports stimulus
Cosco shipbuilding unit warns on 2008 earnings
Euroseas adjusts rates on boxship charter extensions
2008: 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' With precious few 'good news' stories coming across our desks at CI eXpress during the festive season, it is perhaps an appropriate time to reflect on what was an unprecedented year for the liner shipping industry: like the iconic 1960s movie it was composed of the good, the bad and the ugly.
Kolding takes the chair at ELAA
MCIA flags-up safety standards slippage during financial crisis
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