Lower 2009 cargo volume expected at Kuching Port For the Kuching Port Authority (KPA), the January-June cargo volume figures point to a downtrend for the whole year, possibly lower than 2008.
Water taxi service between Penang, mainland gets nod The federal government has approved the concept of a water taxi service connecting Penang island and the mainland, says a report in the StarBiz.
Feeder operators vow to fight German boxship 'cartel' BANKS seek to take control of as many as 500 ships and set hire rates considerably above current levels.
Mothballing tactics widespread among yards ASIAN shipyards are quietly keeping ships and allowing outstanding payments to be made later, in the hope markets will improve.
Shell, Vopak form French hub JV ROYAL Dutch Shell and tank terminal operator Vopak today formed a venture to develop an LNG terminal near the French port of Marseilles Fos
Chinese mega-order signed GRAND China Logistics has concluded contracts for its mega-deal with Zhoushan Jinhaiwan shipyard
FESCO net profits fall 81% FESCO has finally issued its audited financial report for last year ' three months later than its reporting deadline of the past
Terminal to raise capacity 230% APL'S biggest US West Coast terminal will be expanded to increase the Los Angeles facility's box throughput by 230% over 15 years
US box sector fears CIT fall US BOX imports could be in for a fresh blow in this year's second half if the trade finance provider CIT is allowed to fail
Tallink bosses to cut own pay ESTONIA'S ferry operator Tallink is ready to cut pay for bosses and reduce its operations as it addresses poor financial results
Wadan seeks Russian saviour GERMANY'S insolvent group Wadan Yards is pinning its hopes on fresh orders from Russia, whose president is meeting German Chancellor Angela Merkel near Munich today
Bunker prices rise sharply across Europe Double-digit price increases in most ports.
IMO expected to make limited GHG progress Mandatory measures unlikely to materialise prior to UNFCCC conference in Copenhagen.
UK shipping welcomes government's new carbon policy Advocates 'a global and open emissions trading scheme' to reduce shipping's carbon footprint.
Maersk wins recognition for fuel saving effort Says a post-Panamax container ship can save 3,500 tonnes fuel a year through slow steaming.
Bunkers resume upward movement Singapore prices at a two-week high as avails tighten.
Sustainable Shipping Awards winners announced Over 150 people from the industry gathered to celebrate environmental efforts made by companies and individuals.
IBIA: Bunker delivery receipts must show true sulphur content Failure to record actual sulphur content can be detrimental to engine efficiency and overall safety, as well as ECA compliance.
Singapore residual fuels stocks at 7-month low Middle distillate stocks rise on lower outflow to Europe.
Saudi Aramco offers early-August 180 cst cargo Traders expecting higher transaction prices on tighter market.
PetroChina parent to acquire Malaysian refinery stake CNPC also agrees to buy the refinery's products for at least 20 years.
Pirate attacks globally surge in 2009 First half of 2009 sees attacks more than doubled compared to the same period last year.
Dan-Bunkering focuses on South Asia Plans to establish stronger relationships with local suppliers and strengthen market position.
Iranian bunker sales to 'perform well' this year Local sources estimate sales could reach 2.5 million mt or even 3.5 million mt in 2009.
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