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Rotterdam port CEO hopes for recovery in Q4
The chief executive of Rotterdam port, Europe's biggest, hopes to see small signs of a recovery in cargo volumes during the fourth quarter of 2009 and stronger signs in 2010, he said on Monday.
Container shipping faces challenging times
THE global financial crisis has wreaked havoc on the world economy and has impact on almost every industry. Deteriorating market conditions affect the entire shipping industry, and the container industry is among the worst hit. Shrinking demand and increasing tonnage make for a bleak outlook.
Ecospec system gets ABS approval
HOMEGROWN oil and water treatment technology company Ecospec Global Technology said yesterday its CSNOx system has been awarded product design-type approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), paving the way for commercial installation aboard vessels.

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Bleak outlook for container shipping
READERS of this column who have long memories will remember that I commented way back when P&O Containers and Nedlloyd merged that P&O chairman Lord Sterling was one of the few shipping executives to behave rationally.

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FedEx launches campaign against UPS over FAA bill
Package delivery company FedEx Corp launched a campaign yesterday attacking main rival United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) over a bill in Congress that FedEx said amounts to a bailout for UPS.

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Rotterdam port CEO hopes for recovery in Q4
The chief executive of Rotterdam port, Europe's biggest, hopes to see small signs of a recovery in cargo volumes during the fourth quarter of 2009 and stronger signs in 2010, he said on Monday.
Container shipping faces challenging times
THE global financial crisis has wreaked havoc on the world economy and has impact on almost every industry. Deteriorating market conditions affect the entire shipping industry, and the container industry is among the worst hit. Shrinking demand and increasing tonnage make for a bleak outlook.
Ecospec system gets ABS approval
HOMEGROWN oil and water treatment technology company Ecospec Global Technology said yesterday its CSNOx system has been awarded product design-type approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), paving the way for commercial installation aboard vessels.

Strait Talk

Bleak outlook for container shipping
READERS of this column who have long memories will remember that I commented way back when P&O Containers and Nedlloyd merged that P&O chairman Lord Sterling was one of the few shipping executives to behave rationally.

Shipping Times

FedEx launches campaign against UPS over FAA bill
Package delivery company FedEx Corp launched a campaign yesterday attacking main rival United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) over a bill in Congress that FedEx said amounts to a bailout for UPS.

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Rotterdam port CEO hopes for recovery in Q4
The chief executive of Rotterdam port, Europe's biggest, hopes to see small signs of a recovery in cargo volumes during the fourth quarter of 2009 and stronger signs in 2010, he said on Monday.
Container shipping faces challenging times
THE global financial crisis has wreaked havoc on the world economy and has impact on almost every industry. Deteriorating market conditions affect the entire shipping industry, and the container industry is among the worst hit. Shrinking demand and increasing tonnage make for a bleak outlook.
Ecospec system gets ABS approval
HOMEGROWN oil and water treatment technology company Ecospec Global Technology said yesterday its CSNOx system has been awarded product design-type approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), paving the way for commercial installation aboard vessels.

Strait Talk

Bleak outlook for container shipping
READERS of this column who have long memories will remember that I commented way back when P&O Containers and Nedlloyd merged that P&O chairman Lord Sterling was one of the few shipping executives to behave rationally.

Shipping Times

FedEx launches campaign against UPS over FAA bill
Package delivery company FedEx Corp launched a campaign yesterday attacking main rival United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) over a bill in Congress that FedEx said amounts to a bailout for UPS.

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Maersk raises reefer rates on the back of higher demand MOL denies it ever considered dumping box business 11,400-TEU CMA CGM Andromeda makes first Hong Kong call China's value added tax cut to lift sagging exports Shenzhen's container trailer business sees recovery Chongqing April trade tonnage rockets 158pc, but value falls 9.4pc Shandong province box volume up 0.53 pc in April Yunnan's largest intermodal logistics park starts construction Maersk spends US$400 million to replace 9 old US-flagged ships Containership lay-ups edge up .01pc in June: Alphaliner Regular container block trains run from Far East Nakhodka to Moscow Long Beach port expansion hit by Riverside eco lawsuit Stricter rules, higher costs feared at Canada-US border Fledgling Tianjin Airlines starts life at Binhai Airport Shenzhen Airlines April domestic cargo volume rises 15pc Guangzhou plans to build China's largest airport bonded area Indian Planning Commission seeks one-stop cargo villages at big airports

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Höegh Autoliners to enhance presence in Indian market with clear strategy & professional service portfolio Pirates board & make off with engine parts! Golf pro Graeme Storm joins GAC sports sponsorship stable Teamglobal Logistics commences own operations in Delhi Aluminium items imports under scanner Probe begun into dumping of Chinese car tyres New gateway to European markets Trade with France shows clear tilt towards India A critical look at our transhipment policy Vasan triggers 100-day action plan Decks cleared for rail link to Dhamra port Commerce Ministry to pitch for scrapping FBT on export sector

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JUNE 9, 2009
Anker Leschaco Group expanding in Vietnam and Mexico The Anker Leschaco Group, based in Bremen (Germany), is further expanding its global network of subsidiaries. Leschaco Vietnam Co Ltd, established in Ho Chi Minh City, wa... AMB Property leases 11,000 sqm in Amsterdam AMB Property Europe BV, an affiliate of AMB Property Corporation, a leading owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, recently leased 11,000 sqm to an electroni... Gefco Turkey to augment automobile logistics activities Gefco Turkey will distribute Peugeot Partner and Citroên Berlingo vehicles from a plant in Bursa (Turkey) in future. The plan is to deliver 30,000 units, depending on dem...

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JUNE 9, 2009
MOL denies box spin-off plans Johor to get US$1bn oil terminal Eur25m order for MacGregor Offshore market to remain healthy

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JUNE 9, 2009
Oasis of the Seas on sea trials Bee Mar enters PSV market Wärtsilä combines ship design units USSP debtors seek to stop payments to former officers, advisor

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JUNE 9, 2009
Box lines face fight of their lives as ocean rates fall back to zero CONTAINER lines have just four weeks to reverse the slide in Asia-Europe freight rates or risk going out of business. Nor-Shipping 2009: Brussels lines up action plan to cut CO2 COMMISSION to put in place an international emissions trading scheme if IMO fails to come up with acceptable strategy. Navios strikes deal with Navios Partners over capesize NAVIOS Maritime has let spin-off partnership Navios Partners out of a $130m acquisition deal for a capesize newbuilding.

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JUNE 9, 2009
Swine flu hits cruising hard SWINE FLU'S impact on the cruise sector could reach $140M, given today's new estimates by Royal Caribbean US Shipping bows from battle US SHIPPING Partners has relented in its fight with private equity firm Blackstone over the two parties' joint venture to build five 49,000dwt product tankers at San Diego shipbuilder NASSCO Navios shuffles ships NAVIOS Maritime Partners, the shipowning spinoff of Navios Holdings, today announced an agreement to back out of a Capesize acquisition Swine flu hits Zaandam FIVE CREW on Holland America Line's Zaandam have contracted swine flu, a company spokesperson confirmed to Fairplay Maersk pushes up rates MAERSK Line is increasing rates on services to Europe from the Far East and from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to the Mediterranean and northern Europe Owners tell bankers to go green PANELISTS urged bankers today in Oslo to set up rules to push shipowners toward carbon cuts in vessel emissions Pirates attack Libyan tanker A LIBYAN oil tanker has evaded pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden, a spokesman for operation Atalanta told Fairplay today

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JUNE 9, 2009
Highway Bill Faces Tight Deadline Video: Geert Pauwels Group Coordinator, BC Cargo Video: John Jumelet Manager, Waterside Operations, Broekman DistriPort Report Calls for New Direction in Transport Policy Video: State of the Breakbulk Industry Steel Slide Swamps Great Lakes' Shipping NS Mulls Electrification; UP Looks Away U.S. Box Imports Plummet 22 Percent Charleston Port Narrows Choice for Chief DHL Speeds Japan-U.S. Box Services Union Pacific Chief Expects Tepid Recovery Agricultural Exports Increase FedEx Attacks Bill as UPS "Bailout" Qantas Contracts With ATSG for Freighter Barges Link Cambodia, Vietnam, U.S. California Clean-Trucks Program Ahead of Plan Air France-KLM Cargo Stabilized MOL Denies Container Spinoff India to Push Port Projects Oberstar: Highway Bill to Redesign DOT

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JUNE 9, 2009
GL launches FutureShip Doha Round resumption outlook 'very positive' Wincanton profit hit by restructuring charges and Woolies failure Boxship charter rates down 80% year-on-year All change: Clark succeeds Fitzpatrick as UK shipping minister

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JUNE 9, 2009
Navios shifts Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Partners escapes a deal to buy a capesize from parent Navios Holdings and buys "all rights" to a panamax. Exxon seeks FSO US oil major launches prequalification for 1.7-million-barrel floating storage and offloading unit converted from a VLCC. Demand develops Dagfinn Lunde says shipping to be driven by emerging nations, but oversupply remains problem. Ports down 22% April cargo volume at major container ports ticks up 2% from March but is still the third lowest monthly level in five years. Business as usual Armada continues to fix as judicial managers confirm Thomas Schultz as their shipping expert. Dan financed KfW Ipex and BNP Paribas provide $130m loan to convert ferry into accommodation vessel Dan Swift. Royal approval Norway's King Harald hands Thor Heyerdahl award to Farstad for new green ships. Back to life Kleven Maritime's Stale Rasmussen says there are signs that newbuilding order levels could soon improve. New US player Former Sea Mar president launches rhyming Bee Mar with eight newbuilding platform supply vessels. Pressure on European Commission's Dimitri Giotakos wants IMO action on climate change this year...or else. Tankers wanted Newbuildings, resales and second-hand suezmaxes on the menu as Stena Bulk and Asahi form joint venture. Frontline nudge Analyst raises price target for John Fredriksen-controlled tanker owner but warns of a potential dividend suspension. Last chance Shipping will get no more "free passes" on greenhouse gas emissions, says market observer. Flu hits RCCL Richard Fain-led cruise giant says Swine Flu virus has taken near $50m chunk from its accounts. Twin tonic Offshore and LNG will lead newbuilding revival, says Wartsila's Jaakko Eskola. Cape for Cardiff George Economou pays $63.5m for capesize resale at Chinese yard, brokers say. Warm welcome Oslo mayor Fabian Stang has started the ball rolling at the 22nd Nor-Shipping event in Norway. Panamax profit Mikael Skov-led Torm pockets $11.5m from panamax bulker sale, cutting its dry-cargo fleet to only four ships. MOL: 'No spin' Japanese giant denies reports it has any plans to spin off container business amidst weak demand. Gleeson exits BW BW Gas CFO Nick Gleeson becomes a casualty of Sohmen-Pao takeover with Clarence Lui taking up the reigns. Don't risk it Hans Tino Hansen says prevention is better than cure when it comes to piracy. Green target DNV's Tor Svensen reveals new research on just how much owners could cut CO2 emissions. Flu for five Carnival vessel Zaandam allowed to begin new voyage despite five crew contracting swine flu. Secret agent Dubai's DA-Desk comes out of the shadows to target port agents' creative accounting. China ports down Mainland's two largest ports suffered double digit drops last month, but rate of decline is slowing. Mermaid buys DSV Thoresen Thai Agencies' offshore arm picks up dive support vessel under construction in Norway. ABS tops 150mgt US class society's fleet has grown 50mgt in past decade; claims to be largest in terms of ship numbers.

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JUNE 9, 2009
Newbuilds go directly into layup Zim hikes rates from Asia to Europe, Med Obama names Brennan FMC chairman FedEx says it is target of UPS, Teamsters lobbying United not looking at jumbos U.S. to strengthen trade with Mongolia Moroccan citrus exports "disappointing" Dascher ups stake in Taiwan subsidiary Mainfreight expanding U.S./Canada service U.S. grants supports Moroccan port security

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JUNE 9, 2009
Wadan Yards files for bankruptcy Wadan Yards MTW GmbH, an affiliate of Wadan Yards Group AS, has filed for bankruptcy. As Aker Yards ASA in March 2008 sold 70 percent of three yards in the

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JUNE 9, 2009
Charter party agreements discourage fuel saving Environmental pressure is on and shipping has to deliver results, says DNV. Bunker prices firm in North European hubs Meanwhile, bunker prices in Southern Europe were softening. New Hamburg supplier playing a 'substantial role' Deutsche Maxcom sees opportunity for German ports. MOL denies plans to 'spin off' container division Japanese shipping firm says senior official was 'misinterpreted'. Fuel oil imports to Singapore set to rise But Chinese demand for residual product is likely to fall, says report. Tokyo bunker prices dip But other key Asian ports see prices firm. Weather routing software could save $180 million in fuel costs Combined fuel savings of 450,000 mt and reduction of CO2 emissions by 1.4 million mt 'achievable'. $1 billion storage terminal 'to compete' with Singapore 5 million m' facility in south Malaysia to store crude and petroleum products will be able to berth VLCCs. Horizon, Matson to lift bunker surcharges Upward adjustment in surcharges will affect Hawaii, Guam routes. Ecospec scrubber wins design approval ABS certifies technology as suitable for installation on wide variety of vessels. NuStar starts new bunker operation 380 cst bunker fuel now available via pipelines at Texas City. Daewoo Shipbuilding expands into bunker supply Subsidiary of world's second largest shipbuilder starts bunker supply on Korea's southeast coast.