Spill clean-up could drag into autumn The Coast Guard commander in charge of the federal response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico warned on Sunday that even if the flow of crude is stopped by summer, it could take well into autumn - and maybe much longer - to deal with the slick spreading relentlessly across the gulf.
Singapore-registered tugboat may be seized Prospects for an early release of the Singapore-registered tugboat, Asta, took a turn for the worse after a Philippine anti-smuggling agency began seizure proceedings against the tugboat last week.
Athens to host largest global shipping show Greece is set to launch today the 22th Posidonia, the world's largest maritime exhibition that will run till June 11, showing the world a different, more positive image of the country which is under heavy pressure this year due to the economic crisis.
Svizzeralogistica 2010, Lugano (Switzerland), 10-12 June The trade fair Svizzeralogistica 2010 is taking place in the exhibition centre in Lugano (Switzerland) for the first time this year. The international fair will run from 10-12 June...
Malaysian CEP company Poslaju and UPS in new alliance UPS has formed an alliance with Poslaju, a leading Malaysian courier company, and together the firms have launched Poslaju International Premium, a day-definite, international expr...
Toll Group to work for Kmart Australia Kmart Australia has entered into an agreement with Toll in2store to manage its new Victorian distribution centre. Toll in2store is a part of Australia's Toll Group, one of Asia's l...
Husqvarna entrusts logistics in Czechia and Slovakia to Geis The Husqvarna Group, a gardening and forestry equipment manufacturer, has restructured its logistics operations in Czechia and Slovakia, entrusting the management of a key new cent...
Posidonia 2010: Navios poised to float South American logistics business Plans underway to list Navios South American Logistics on a US stock exchange this year
Diana fundraising effort hangs in balance Navios snaps up another distressed capesize newbuilding
Posidonia promises perfect mix of business and banter
Owner under fire over dry bulk newbuilding orders Seanergy boss hits out at owners behind recent newbuilding tonnage orders
Posidonia 2010: New horizons, traditional...
Greek owners set for bigger role in boxships Shipowners ready to fill gap created by KG system as owners of containership tonnage
Bigger role for banks as KG houses retreat
Abandoned cargoship could be carrying weapons Rumours persist that Iranian-manufactured heavy machine guns were found concealed...
BP cap nears capacity BP IS capturing 11,100 barrels per day from the Deepwater Horizon spill, but the receiving drill ship is reaching capacity ' and oil continues to overflow
New fire sparks STX evacuation STX FRANCE told Fairplay today it still plans to deliver Norwegian Epic to NCL on 15 June despite a new fire on the cruise ship over the weekend
US eyes LNG export market CHENIERE Energy is seeking to develop liquefaction and export facilities at its Sabine Pass LNG import terminal in Louisiana
Strike snarls Valencia VALENCIA'S port is at a standstill today, with the trucks of about 2,500 strikers blocking access to box terminals
Floating hotels due for fans WORLD Cup fever is rising in South Africa's Durban as the port awaits the arrival of a cruise ship that will be a floating hotel during this month's football extravaganza
Union praises fatigue study NAUTILUS International told Fairplay today that recent developments show why the EU-funded Project Horizon on seafarer fatigue is necessary
Crude freight rate fall persists CRUDE oil freight rates have extended their recent plunge amid low trading liquidity
Helix Energy bags BP Horizon job New York-listed owner lands work for offshore intervention ship as BP calls for Deepwater Horizon help.
Buy brings earnings boost Seaspan's first acquisition since the start of the financial crisis will help lift its 2010 earnings by two cents a share, analyst says.
Vafias: Don't order tankers Stealth Maritime boss Harry Vafias urges shipowners to spend on resales or second-hand tonnage to protect rates.
Salvors free Chilean tsunami ship Titan partners with local outfit to re-float bulker rocked by freak waves following record-breaking Chilean earthquake.
LNG owners eye Cheniere charters Cheniere Energy's LNG export ambitions could mean cash for hungry shipowners that are dying for deals.
Dragnis in reflective mode John Dragnis says UK-listed owner is holding back on ordering plans but boxships appear a good bet.
Platou's Anker sees order rush Norwegian shipbroker Peter Anker says industrial shipping and offshore companies are grabbing newbuildings.
ABG nears Western deal Indian shipyard ready to take majority stake in Goa-based repair operation after restructuring.
Fulford big on Greek brokers Platou's London chief Richard Fulford-Smith thinks Athens awash with bright, young shipbroking talent.
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Hafnia does first chartering deals Lars Mossberg's Hafnia Management does first chartering deals as it prepares to take control of more than 30 tankers.
Danaos readying share issue John Coustas-led owner may tap the market for $200m to help plug funding gap, analyst says.
Euroseas confirms box buy Greek owner snaps up 2,008-teu containership from Germany for $15.85m.
Vafias: StealthGas gives stability StealthGas chief Harry Vafias defends gasships fleet's earnings and insists stability is key to success.
Georgiopoulos spots tanker opportunities General Maritime chief pushes aside concerns over flagging tanker markets and sees reasons for optimism.
Marinakis hires Capital tanker Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis charters a vessel from Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners as BP fixture comes to an end.
Deepwater disaster is 'Obama's 9/11' RS Platou boss Peter Anker insists Deepwater Horizon disaster presents opportunities for tankers and offshore.
Generalov is shipping general Fesco president takes role of chairman of Russian shipowners' association as part of top-brass shake-up.
Solstad pens PSV at STX Europe Oslo-listed owner boosts its orderbook following $68m contract with Europe's largest shipbuilder.
Sweden boycotts Israeli cargoes Port workers' union will not handle exports as protest against boarding of Gaza flotilla ships.
GNMTC makes cruise debut Libyan state owner pens its first cruiseship newbuilding at STX France.
Gwadar gets government cash Pakistan comes up with the rupees to help develop key terminal.
Superferry heads home after blast Panic ensues off the Philippines as passengers hear explosion near engine of Aboitiz vessel.
FSL's Verona I arrested MR tanker at centre of charter dispute has been detained in Japan over unpaid bunker bills.
Zim in the money as buyer found Israeli container line agrees deal to sell overseas marine services companies for up to $170m.
Shiploaders for Arzew B&W Mechanical Handling to supply mobile systems for new fertilizer plant at Algerian port.
Fredriksen back in for Scorpion John Fredriksen's Seadrill makes second attempt to buy drilling rival in move which values the company at $545m.
Princess Sapphire suffers sickness Princess Cruises vessel hit by norovirus outbreak on seven-day voyage to Alaska.
Chinese vessel exports up 50% Shipyard production rebounds in first four months, while owners' imports also rise.
Yujin cans tanker options Singapore small tanker operator says decision due to current oversupply; as company slumps to loss.
Tanker spending shoots up Wet tonnage in vogue as outlay on second-hand tankers reaches post-crash peak, Greek broker says.
Seal hitches ferry ride Ingenious stowaway escapes killer whales by jumping on to Canadian vessel.
OOCL plans Kiwi rate rise Hong Kong liner operator set to increase rates on container traffic between Asia and New Zealand.
Growth in Port of Göteborg Port of Göteborg, which handles one-quarter of Sweden's foreign trade, reports increasing volumes for the year's first four months. 296,000 TEUs were handled, 13 per cent up from the
Bridge damaged Finnish cargo vessel On June 2 the Caland Bridge in the port area of Rotterdam was lowered on the Finnish 4,400 DWT dry cargo vessel Najaden while the vessel was outward bound in
Argentinean operator charter's Erria tanker Erria A/S has secured another long-term timecharter for one of its chemical tankers. The contract follows the arrangement from earlier this year, when the Erria Maria was fixed
Titan announces successful salvage of vessel Heavy fuel oil discharged from the Laurel that was impacted during the recent earthquake in Chile.
North European ports post big losses Weak market across the board but some ports show moderate price drops.
Double-digit price drop for Fujairah Suppliers clearing delivery backlogs after storm.
Scrubbers may offer only way to meet IMO targets Compliance with long-term sulphur targets for bunker fuel 'difficult, if not impossible'.
Fujairah: Bunkering back to normal Sea conditions improve after cyclone heads east.
Prices plunge, demand increases at key ports Some players in Tokyo Bay unable to meet enquiries above 500 mt for 380 cSt grade until after June 15.
Product tanker arrested over 'unpaid' bunker bill FSL says it will 'defend its position vigorously'.
Frisol strengthens trading team Wants to expand trading activities in ARA region.
Petrobras starts 1.00% LSFO supply in Brazilian ports Latest addition to 1.00% LSFO supplies after changes in Rotterdam and Singapore.
FOBAS urges 'common sense' approach to ISO 8217 fuel standard 'More work needs to be done' on the effect from bio derived components on ship engines, says FOBAS manager.
East Asian port resumes 380 cSt supplies Bunker tanker back in service, says state-owned refiner CPC.
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