Women rise in seafaring ranks Somali pirates who seize ships for ransom are holding more than 100 captive mariners, including a rarity in the male- dominated shipping industry - a woman officer.
NOL signs up for Russian fuel-saving tech Russian-led high-tech company Neftech is offering shipping companies the possibility of saving 10 per cent or more on their fuel bill with its breakthrough cavitation technology and it has signed an agreement for Neptune Orient Lines unit APL to make use of the new technology on 20 of the latter's ships.
DP World parent drops plan to sell stake DP World says its parent has dropped out of talks to sell a piece of the port operator, suggesting that Dubai is reluctant to loosen control of its most prized assets as it tries to fix its finances.
Martinair takes over Air France-KLM freighter fleet Martinair, a wholly owned KLM subsidiary, will take over all of the full-freighters operated by Air France and KLM over the next two years. The ITJ heard the news from union source...
Hamburg to host first global maritime congress Hamburg (Germany) is to host the Global Maritime Environmental Congress (GMEC), the maritime industry's first international summit meeting. More than 700 high-ranking delegate...
Lehnkering appoints director for newly created division The German service provider Lehnkering, based in Duisburg, has appointed John Jansen as director corporate development, with immediate effect. In this new function Jansen...
SDV International Logistics transports helicopters to Chad SDV International Logistics recently transported three AS 555 Fennec helicopters for a helicopter manufacturer. SDV handled the operation from Marignane (France) to Chad via a...
Maersk Logistics now under Damco brand Maersk Logistics, part of the Maersk Group, began trading under the name of Damco with effect from 7 September. Damco is the result of the integration of the co...
Antwerp to host heavylift freight forwarding network PPG The Project Professionals Group (PPG), which specialises in overdimensional 3PL services, will feel right at home when Belgium's heavylift port of Antwerp hosts the network's ...
Ethiopian adds second MD 11 freighter to fleet Ethiopian Airlines has now added a second MD 11 freight aircraft to its fleet - a remarkable sign of confidence in its cargo strategy and market partners at a time when other airli...
Swiss boosts Zurich-Berlin frequency in winter timetable Swiss International Air Lines is adding an extra daily flight between Berlin (DE) and Zurich (CH) when its winter timetable goes into effect on 25 October. Customers will have a to...
Astag opposes 60 t megatrucks in Switzerland Astag, the Swiss commercial vehicle association, is against allowing 60 t trucks to operate in Switzerland. A spokesperson said that it makes no economic sense to deploy giant...
Thai to deploy new Airbus on Bangkok-Dubai route Thailand's flag carrier Thai Airways will operate ten flights weekly between Dubai (UAE) and Bangkok (Thailand) deploying its new Airbus A330-300 aircraft, with effect fr...
AirBridgeCargo transports rare Akhal-Teke horses AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the scheduled cargo carrier of the Russian Volga-Dnepr Group, has transported nine rare Akhal-Teke horses for breeding from Russia to China. The...
Delta and American want to participate in JAL Despite the saying that one rotten apple spoils the barrel, the US loss-making carriers Delta and American are trying to exploit the weakness of the Japanese airline JAL ...
Air Partner at the Courier and Parcel Logistics Expo in Hanover The Courier and Parcel Logistics Expo 2009 will take place in Hanover (Germany) from 29 September to 1 October. It is one of the world's leading exhibitions for the globa...
Two new partners at Elvis Full Load Elvis AG, also known as the European Cooperative of International Freight Trucking, added two new affiliated partners to its network on 1 September. Sudbrink - Bremen, a German com...
China gives green light for "three bases and four ports" China's top economic planning authority, the National Development and Reform Commission, has given the green light to Chongqing's three bases and four ports logistic investment pla...
Grimaldi launches the "Grande Senegal" A ceremony was held at the Uljanik shipyard in Pula (Croatia) to mark the launch of the multipurpose ro-ro vessel "Grande Senegal," ordered by the Grimaldi Group (Naples, Italy),...
Port of Tallinn searching for partners The Estonian port of Tallinn is searching for strategic partners, even in Kazakhstan, the country's prime minister, Andrus Ansip, said, at the Kazakh-Estonian business forum in Ast...
Germany confident Hapag-Lloyd aid will pass EU test GOVERNMENT sources optimistic that carrier's bid for support will not be derailed following preliminary talks with Brussels.
Hapag-Lloyd closes in on €1.2bn aid
Vale rules out extra tonnage CAPESIZE charterer exporting all iron ore to China and Europe on its own vessels.
Seanergy signs new deal with lenders NASDAQ-listed dry bulk fleet owner has negotiated a new agreement with its lenders to waive the company's compliance on its market-to-value loan covenant
Asian shippers weigh up Rotterdam Rules REGIONAL task force set up to assess impact of Rules on current trade practices.
Hanjin Shipping to split in half LINE to be split into two, a holding company and a separate operating company.
Daewoo files Chapter 15 DAEWOO Logistics has filed for US Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection, shedding new light on what led to the South Korean group's travails
China eyes Latin Am maritime THE West has been warned to keep a watchful eye on China's growing influence within Latin America's maritime industry
Aries takes Grandunion Capes GRANDUNION'S plan to acquire control of Aries Maritime Transport reached a new milestone today with a Capes-for-shares agreement
Why Daewoo seeks US shield DAEWOO Logistics hopes to avert a 'race to the courthouse' by using Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection to defeat asset attachments by creditors
Spain stands pat on Arctic Sea MADRID has taken "no decision" on whether to allow the cargo ship Arctic Sea to dock at Las Palmas, foreign ministry told Fairplay today
Statoil snuggles up to UK NORWAY'S StatoilHydro today said it has met with the UK government to discuss business co-operation
Rethinking cruise remedies US CRUISE lines are being reassessed over their financial obligations to passengers when service falls short
Seanergy waived Bulker owner reaches waiver agreement with lender over market-to-value loan covenants.
GrandUnion in big Deal gives Nicholas Fistes and Michail Zolotas-led outfit 71% control of Aries Maritime.
Hyundai with OSX South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries signs letter of intent with Brazil's richest man to build new yard.
Boxship grounds UK-flagged Maersk vessel in stable condition after running aground off Singapore.
Floating frenzy Indian shipbuilder Pipavav's IPO sells out within an hour, raising more than $100m.
Daewoo files South Korea's bankrupt Daewoo Logistics seeks Chapter 15 protection in New York.
STX eyes $2bn South Korean shipbuilder aims to double its offshore orders from last year as inquiries come in from Asia and South America.
EOL doubles UAE owner Eships' joint venture with Oldendorff adds another 2.4m tonnes per year to bulker contract with Emirates Steel.
A costly end Poland reveals it spent $209m laying off workers at Gdynia and Szczecin yards, only for sales to fail.
Hanjin splits Korean container line to separate into distinct listed holding and operating companies.
Two become one Evergreen marries a couple of Eastern Mediterranean services into one from mid September.
Eurika spill fine France fines Lithuanian owner and master almost $900,000 over spill off Provence last year.
Bond target hiked Euronav sells $25m more of convertible bonds 'due to additional demand' after earlier lowering target.
Haldia choked Indian port closes after draught dwindles to below seven metres due to silting.
Share scrutiny Chinese owner Tianjin Marine under investigation over alleged securities violations.
PCC revival Norwegian securities house Pareto believes that the car transportation sector may have bottomed.
Evasive action Pilot's quick reaction saves potential grounding of naphtha tanker at Haldia in India.
Greens hit bulker Arrests in New Zealand as Greenpeace activists board Hong Kong ship in protest over palm kernel cargo.
Dong deal Vietnam wins loan from China Eximbank to expand Dung Quat Shipyard.
Hallin slides UK-listed offshore company sees interim profits slide by 25% on the back of higher costs.
'Fair number' Seacor Holdings chief executive claims management proposal would save US Shipping millions of dollars, as documents show takeover price tag at $300m.
Sale backed India's shipping ministry approves plan to privatise part of Cochin Shipyard.
Cash for Q-Ship Board approves deal to sell Qatar owner's engineering subsidiary for $110m.
Inching up Singapore's container terminals continue to see a rise in volumes, but they are still down on 2008.
Tonga search Offers come in from international owners to provide replacement for sunken Princess Ashika.
Julia sold to Ireland The Finnish car and passenger ferry Julia has been bought by West Cork Tourism Co-Operative Society Limited. She will enter service on the Swansea'Cork route in spring 2010
Good times for South Korean shipbuilding industry According to the South Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy, the country's ship exports are expected to exceed USD 50 billion this year, rising from USD 43.16 billion in 2008
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