S'pore makes splash at Oslo trade show The Singapore maritime industry made its mark at the key Nor Shipping trade show with a Singapore Pavilion showcasing 13 local companies and a high profile delegation led by Transport Minister Raymond Lim.
Dry bulk shipping faces uncertainty The dry bulk shipping market faces much uncertainty, with oversupply the most important challenge, but demand is picking up, shipping executives said on Wednesday.
Battery-driven, zero-exhaust box transport for terminals A battery-driven automated guided vehicle (AGV) will soon be used to move containers at HHLA's Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Germany's port of Hamburg. HHL...
Dachser increases stake in joint venture with Leader Mutual Freight Hong Kong-based Dachser Far East Ltd, which is part of Germany's Dachser corporation, has increased its stake in the joint venture Dachser Taiwan Inc to 80%. The collaboration with...
SDV launches Le Havre-Tokyo reefer consolidation service The French corporation SDV International Logistics has launched its new refrigerated at cellar temperature consolidation offer between Le Havre and Tokyo, a 28-day direct service w...
UTi Worldwide reports lower revenues and profits The logistics service provider UTi Worldwide Inc reported lower profits and revenues in its first quarter, ending 30 April, saying that the adverse impact of continued weak freight...
New designs and options to save fuel costs "How to make ships more efficient?" This was the key question posed by Germanischer Lloyd (GL) at the Nor-Shipping trade fair in Oslo (Norway) this week. At a press conference...
New hub concept in raw coffee logistics brings additional shipments to Hamburg NKG Kala Hamburg has taken full charge of providing raw coffee logistics for three Sara Lee roasting houses in Europe. NKG Kala Hamburg will coordinate the enti...
Geodis Wilson strengthens Middle East operations Geodis Wilson, the global freight management company, is further expanding its network in the Middle East and has announced a number of new management appointments. Sasch...
Jailed Hebei crew headed home THE MASTER and chief officer of the tanker Hebei Spirit won the right today to be allowed to head home to India from South Korea
Shipping reacts to Hebei ruling EMOTIONS among shipping leaders were running high today with the release of the Hebei Spirit officers ' after 550 days in prison
Effects of Hebei spill linger THE HEBEI Two officers were in jail since December 2007 for their role in a crane-tanker accident that caused the worst oil spill in South Korean history
Improved bid wins OZ Minerals OZ MINERALS shareholders have waved through a $1.39Bn deal after a last-minute decision by China's Minmetals to increase its bid
ABARE: Oz exports rocked FALLING global demand is squeezing Australia's energy and mineral export earnings, with Canberra's commodity researcher ABARE warning today of an 18% fall in the March quarter
Poles warn over pipeline plan A PIPELINE project could block Poland's northwestern ports of Szczecin and Swinoujscie, a Polish maritime official told reporters today
Behind Marseilles's port stake MARSEILLES today took a step toward its objective of luring shipping from northern Europe's ports by acquiring a 10% stake in Pagny Terminal, a multimodal logistics hub in southern France
German shipyard in trouble Wadan Yards MTW with shipbuilding sites in Wismar and Warnem'nde has filed for bankruptcy protection. The move came as a surprise as the company has received support and guarantees also
Risk for sharp hike in pirate attacks If the current trend continues, we risk 314 pirate attacks off Somalia this year, with more than 70 succeeding, the Danish company RiskIntelligence claimed at a presentation at Shipping-klubben
EU widens tonnage tax scope The EU Commission has issued revised guidelines on state aid granted to shipmanagement companies. Until today, management companies have only been eligible for a tonnage tax scheme if they provided
Delayed Samsø ferry underway to Denmark The ferry newbuilding Kanhave for Samsøtrafikken left Piraeus Wednesday bound for Denmark. The ferry is expected in Denmark within the next 10-12 days and will thereby be ready for inauguration
New anti-piracy guidelines The U.S. directed Combined Maritime Forces has launched new recommendations in light of recent changes in tactics used by pirates operating in the region. Merchants are urged to use the
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