Ningbo Port plans IPO to raise US$1.9b Ningbo Port Co plans to raise about US$1.9 billion in mainland China's second-largest IPO this year, braving a Chinese market already staggering from a slew of large fundraisings and Beijing's tightening measures.
Jetstar to test iPads for passengers Jetstar, the budget carrier of Qantas Airways Ltd, will commence a trial of Apple Inc's iPad tablet computers for inflight entertainment later this month.
Strait Talk
Crossing the Channel, 70 years on I AM writing this column while sitting at the chart table on the bridge of a small training vessel berthed in the French port of Dunkirk. The trip over here has been an opportunity to reflect on how much in many ways - and yet how little in a few important ones - going to sea has changed.
Motoring
Growth of car sales in China slows to 25% China's passenger-car sales growth slowed in May as falling stock prices eroded wealth and consumer prices rose in the world's largest automobile market.
Chevrolet eyes closer ties with customers CHEVROLET is a more than a value brand - it is a brand that offers value, says Martin Apfel, the newly appointed president of General Motors South-east Asia Operations and General Motors Thailand. GM owns the Chevrolet brand.
Chevy Volt to join S'pore electric party THE brand with the gold bow tie is set to launch its Volt electric vehicle (EV) in the United States later this year, and this plug-in hybrid could make its way here soon after.
Ningbo Port plans IPO to raise US$1.9b Ningbo Port Co plans to raise about US$1.9 billion in mainland China's second-largest IPO this year, braving a Chinese market already staggering from a slew of large fundraisings and Beijing's tightening measures.
Jetstar to test iPads for passengers Jetstar, the budget carrier of Qantas Airways Ltd, will commence a trial of Apple Inc's iPad tablet computers for inflight entertainment later this month.
Strait Talk
Crossing the Channel, 70 years on I AM writing this column while sitting at the chart table on the bridge of a small training vessel berthed in the French port of Dunkirk. The trip over here has been an opportunity to reflect on how much in many ways - and yet how little in a few important ones - going to sea has changed.
Motoring
Growth of car sales in China slows to 25% China's passenger-car sales growth slowed in May as falling stock prices eroded wealth and consumer prices rose in the world's largest automobile market.
Chevrolet eyes closer ties with customers CHEVROLET is a more than a value brand - it is a brand that offers value, says Martin Apfel, the newly appointed president of General Motors South-east Asia Operations and General Motors Thailand. GM owns the Chevrolet brand.
Chevy Volt to join S'pore electric party THE brand with the gold bow tie is set to launch its Volt electric vehicle (EV) in the United States later this year, and this plug-in hybrid could make its way here soon after.
Ningbo Port plans IPO to raise US$1.9b Ningbo Port Co plans to raise about US$1.9 billion in mainland China's second-largest IPO this year, braving a Chinese market already staggering from a slew of large fundraisings and Beijing's tightening measures.
Jetstar to test iPads for passengers Jetstar, the budget carrier of Qantas Airways Ltd, will commence a trial of Apple Inc's iPad tablet computers for inflight entertainment later this month.
Strait Talk
Crossing the Channel, 70 years on I AM writing this column while sitting at the chart table on the bridge of a small training vessel berthed in the French port of Dunkirk. The trip over here has been an opportunity to reflect on how much in many ways - and yet how little in a few important ones - going to sea has changed.
Motoring
Growth of car sales in China slows to 25% China's passenger-car sales growth slowed in May as falling stock prices eroded wealth and consumer prices rose in the world's largest automobile market.
Chevrolet eyes closer ties with customers CHEVROLET is a more than a value brand - it is a brand that offers value, says Martin Apfel, the newly appointed president of General Motors South-east Asia Operations and General Motors Thailand. GM owns the Chevrolet brand.
Chevy Volt to join S'pore electric party THE brand with the gold bow tie is set to launch its Volt electric vehicle (EV) in the United States later this year, and this plug-in hybrid could make its way here soon after.
Groupe Heppner sees sales and earnings dip in 2009 The medium-sized French transport and logistics company Groupe Heppner reported that business year 2009 was poor. The turnover fell to EUR 477 million, 13.2% less than th...
Ceva Logistics renews contract with Ricoh in UK The logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has renewed a contract to deliver and install office solutions and supplies for Ricoh UK. The two companies have wo...
GLS 2009/10: stable parcel volumes but lower turnover and profit GLS, an Amsterdam (Netherlands)-based provider of pan-European parcel, express and logistics services, reported that its parcel volumes in 2009 were almost on a par with those in&n...
Volcanic eruption in Latin America impedes air traffic The Central American states Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala have declared a state of emergency after "Agatha", the first tropical storm of the hurricane season, cause...
Distressed ship sales set to rise as prices pick up Hansa Treuhand says banks are likely to enforce more sales of distressed ships as ship prices are rising again
Banks using firmer values to start foreclosures
Lines seek bargain rates as panamax demand lifts
Box lines back owners into a corner
Double-dip fears shake European freight forwarders confidence Forwarders fear euro debt crisis could prompt a double-dip recession
London Gateway work to begin but opening date still unclear
Israel aid ship attack could be legal Shipping law experts say raid was probably legal under international law as industry slams action
Class reaches a turning point
Navios Acquisition poised for growth after clinching fleet take over Company aims to expand in tankers after acquiring 13 chemical and product carriers
US plans for oil impact US AGENCIES were preparing today for a greater impact on shipping from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill after the latest attempt to plug the leak failed
Transnet strike toll: $7.8M SOUTH Africa's Transnet sustained 60M rand ($7.8M) in damages during last month's strike, the company reportedly said today
Seoul's exports climb 41.9% SEOUL said today shipments from South Korea rose to $39.5Bn in May, 41.9% higher than that month of 2009
UN condemns Israeli raid THE UN Security Council issued a statement early today condemning the deadly Israeli raid ' in international waters ' on commercial ships transporting aid to Gaza
Tanker optimist undaunted CONTANGO storage plays and rebounding demand imply strengthening fundamentals for tanker shares, Deutsche Bank analyst Justin Yagerman said today
Farstad bags charter deals NORWAY'S offshore company Farstad said today it has won several charter contracts, together worth about $77.5M
Greek strike diverts cruise A CRUISE ship was berthed today at its home port in Valetta, Malta, after being diverted from the Greek port of Piraeus yesterday because of a strike
A2SEA signs up for another British wind farm A2SEA A/S has been contracted for the installation of another wind power station in UK waters. A2SEA will install 30 5 MW wind turbines at the Ormonde Offshore wind
Choppy trading in key markets Busy day in some markets as buyers sense prices may be bottoming out.
Appeal filed against Massachusetts tug escort ruling Attorney general questions recent decision saying the Deepwater Horizon incident highlights consequences of oil spills.
Australian officials praise Shen Neng 1 salvage operation Great outcome for Queensland and the Australian environment, says official.
Fujairah sees big price falls Mixed picture elsewhere with IFO gaining in Durban.
Ferry operator's profits hit by Greek financial crisis Higher bunker prices also play a part in generating $15 million loss.
New bunker player in Middle East and Persian Gulf Company to start physical supply 'in three to four months'.
Malaysian authorities continue crack-down on illegal bunkering Two crews detained after captains fail to produce correct documents.
IFO prices soften at all key ports Bunker prices show a general downward trend on Tuesday.
New tugs offer 15% increased fuel efficiency Developers of Green Tug project unveil its next generation tug.
HK traders 'not affected' by proposed revision to SHFE fuel oil specs Changes to near 180 cSt parameters geared towards domestic Chinese fuel oil market.
Global Risk Management expands in Singapore Sees a 300% increase in traded tonnes for the last two months of 2009.
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