Missing ship, crew found off West Africa The high seas mystery surrounding the disappearance of the freighter Arctic Sea ended on Monday with the Russian navy's discovery of the ship off the coast of West Africa, far from the chilly waters of Finland where it launched.
Grounded ship carrying gas oil freed A ship carrying 105,000 barrels of vacuum gas oil was freed on Monday after running aground late on Sunday in the Delaware River, the Coast Guard said.
Traders call for electronic platform Shipping-derivative traders urged the Baltic Exchange Ltd, the world's largest shipping bourse, to create a single electronic platform to handle the contracts.
More than 8,000 vessels stranded on east China river
Poland fails to receive funds for 2 troubled shipyards
Strait Talk
Hold the fire? SHIPS' crew are civilians - even though this statement may bring a wry smile to the faces of officers who did their initial training at certain nautical establishments. It may be true that the professional discipline required for life at sea, and culture imbued into recruits at many colleges, are in some respects similar to those of the armed forces.
Shipping Times
British rail ticket prices to fall next year British rail fares will fall across the majority of routes next year following the latest inflation data, although the decrease will only slightly offset the huge hikes made early this year.
Airport near Oxford takes on London name An airport more than 100 kilometres from Britain's capital has been renamed London Oxford, leaving some scratching their heads.
Missing ship, crew found off West Africa The high seas mystery surrounding the disappearance of the freighter Arctic Sea ended on Monday with the Russian navy's discovery of the ship off the coast of West Africa, far from the chilly waters of Finland where it launched.
Grounded ship carrying gas oil freed A ship carrying 105,000 barrels of vacuum gas oil was freed on Monday after running aground late on Sunday in the Delaware River, the Coast Guard said.
Traders call for electronic platform Shipping-derivative traders urged the Baltic Exchange Ltd, the world's largest shipping bourse, to create a single electronic platform to handle the contracts.
More than 8,000 vessels stranded on east China river
Poland fails to receive funds for 2 troubled shipyards
Strait Talk
Hold the fire? SHIPS' crew are civilians - even though this statement may bring a wry smile to the faces of officers who did their initial training at certain nautical establishments. It may be true that the professional discipline required for life at sea, and culture imbued into recruits at many colleges, are in some respects similar to those of the armed forces.
Shipping Times
British rail ticket prices to fall next year British rail fares will fall across the majority of routes next year following the latest inflation data, although the decrease will only slightly offset the huge hikes made early this year.
Airport near Oxford takes on London name An airport more than 100 kilometres from Britain's capital has been renamed London Oxford, leaving some scratching their heads.
Missing ship, crew found off West Africa The high seas mystery surrounding the disappearance of the freighter Arctic Sea ended on Monday with the Russian navy's discovery of the ship off the coast of West Africa, far from the chilly waters of Finland where it launched.
Grounded ship carrying gas oil freed A ship carrying 105,000 barrels of vacuum gas oil was freed on Monday after running aground late on Sunday in the Delaware River, the Coast Guard said.
Traders call for electronic platform Shipping-derivative traders urged the Baltic Exchange Ltd, the world's largest shipping bourse, to create a single electronic platform to handle the contracts.
More than 8,000 vessels stranded on east China river
Poland fails to receive funds for 2 troubled shipyards
Strait Talk
Hold the fire? SHIPS' crew are civilians - even though this statement may bring a wry smile to the faces of officers who did their initial training at certain nautical establishments. It may be true that the professional discipline required for life at sea, and culture imbued into recruits at many colleges, are in some respects similar to those of the armed forces.
Shipping Times
British rail ticket prices to fall next year British rail fares will fall across the majority of routes next year following the latest inflation data, although the decrease will only slightly offset the huge hikes made early this year.
Airport near Oxford takes on London name An airport more than 100 kilometres from Britain's capital has been renamed London Oxford, leaving some scratching their heads.
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