Stranded ship near Aussie reef highlights conflicts A stricken Chinese ship that leaked oil onto the Great Barrier Reef is a loud wake-up call about the environmental risks of Australia's booming trade with its Asian neighbours, conservationists say.
Indian shipowners seek new anti-piracy strategy Alarmed by a big jump in pirate attacks, India's shipping industry says it needs a new security strategy to safeguard vessels in the dangerous waters off Somalia's lawless coast.
Itella strengthens its position in Russia Itella Logistics, which currently provides part- and full-load services, launched scheduled groupage consignments to Russia in March. The LTL service will also include domestic tra...
Gazeley leases space for Coca-Cola logistics in London Gazeley, a global real estate developer based in the UK, has leased a 21,600 sqm distribution building and 930 sqm of offices at G.Park Dagenham, near London, to Howard T...
BREAKING NEWS: Merger of Iberia and British Airways confirmed Reuters and other news agencies have reported that the UK's flag carrier British Airways and the Spanish national airline Iberia signed an agreement to merge the two airlines today...
«Ever Envoy» makes maiden call in Le Havre The Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen has announced that its 6,330 teu postpanamax containership "Ever Envoy" called for the first time at the Quai des Amérique...
Containerships sailing to Alexandria Containerships, a Finnish shipping line, is adding Alexandria (Egypt) to its Mediterranean service. As from 15 April, Containership's Intra-Med service will call at Istanbul, Izmir...
Ecker' Line boosts Vuosaari-Tallinn service The Finnish shipping company Ecker' Line has boosted its service between Vuosaari (Helsinki) and Tallinn (Estonia). The cargo ship "Translandia" now makes the t...
USA: FRA announces USD 50 million safety technology grant programme The USA's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is accepting grant applications for the deployment of positive train control (PTC) collision avoidance systems and complementar...
SeaFrance 'on the eve of death' SEAFRANCE'S chances of survival have been slashed after chairman Pierre Fa today placed the ferry company under the protection of a court of commerce in Paris
Shortsea ships trip over tax RULES establishing a US Marine Highway Program were finalised today without dropping a tax that some shipping companies say makes the concept unprofitable
Delaware City refinery sold VALERO'S Delaware City refinery, which shut in November, has been sold to PBF for $220M
EC examines Bulgarian yard THE EC has begun an investigation into claims that Bulgaria's Rousse shipyard received 19M levas ($13.07M) in illegal government aid before it was privatised in 1999
Strike now, brokers told MAJOR opportunities to acquire UK insurance broking businesses ' including in shipping ' are opening up, insurance industry consultant Moore Stephens told Fairplay today
Sevilla yard workers protest WORKERS from the Astilleros de Sevilla shipyard have taken to the streets of Seville over a decision to axe the entire workforce
Piracy fear alters itinerary REGENT Seven Seas has reportedly ordered its Seven Seas Voyager to skip a stop in Zanzibar because Tanzania is too close to Horn of Africa pirates
A year on a smile breaks out in Portman Square As the stage is set and the final preparations are made at London's iconic Portman Square W1, for CI's 12th Global Liner Shipping Conference (GSC) beginning Monday, the furrowed brows of last year's angst-ridden delegates are likely to be replaced by a much cheerier disposure as the smile begins to return to the container industry.
Maersk economist stresses Asia role in global maritime outlook
Samskip launches new service
ELAA: 'Forget 2009 comparison' as Asia - Europe trade rockets
German caught up in reefer row Legal battle heats up as mango madness leads fruit trader to hunt German boxship once chartered to Neptune Orient Lines' APL.
Dutch delegation eyes Brazilian oil Netherlands transportation chief meets with Brazilian oil giant Petrobras to discuss a pending offshore partnership.
NM director sails to Navios Acquistion Ship finance legend Rex Harrington packs his bags, departing Navios Holdings for new post with freshly funded products tanker team.
Pirates don't get Nada Would-be hijackers left empty-handed after failed attack on Lebanese boxship Nada near Gulf of Aden.
Genco panamax deal stretched Genco Knight grabs one-year contract extension from Swissmarine worth about $9m.
Loans block Forth wind-up Scotland-based Forth Tankers to buy back shares as contingent liabilities scupper voluntary wind-up.
Samho starts release talks South Korean owner contacts pirates holding Samho Dream but ransom demand not yet made.
Aries Warrior shows up at Ezra Singapore-listed Ezra Holdings unmasks itself as buyer of Aries Offshore's star PSV.
Shenzhen sorry for Reef smash Owner of stricken bulker Shen Neng 1 apologises for the crash as removal of vessel's fuel oil gets underway.
Quotes of the week Hoegh Autoliners brushes up on its Vietnamese while a reef proves no barrier to Cosco.
LPG blaze bodies found Remains of two Filipinos located four days after fire onboard Daiichi Tanker ship off China.
Lee laps up Perisai shares Lionel Lee-led Ezra pays out $20m for around a fifth of shares in Malaysian technology firm.
MISC plans yard listing Shipowner to seek spot on Kuala Lumpur bourse for Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering.
FPSO boosts EOC results Further contributions from its maiden FPSO project help Singapore offshore player increase profits.
New5 in Numb3rs Ageing bulker turns golden oldie for Embiricos of Greece while Attica's DSME order draws wrath of European yards.
Globus buys identified Wilmar International ships are reported to be the owners of two supramaxes sold to Greek owner.
Another Svitzer tug to Australia The Svitzer Group has sold another M-class tug to its Australian operator. Apart from the sale of Svitzer Menja, the Swedish Svitzer Mercur will follow to Newcastle N.S.W., where
Norway to establish North Atlantic AIS centre The European Union maritime safety agency EMSA and Norway plans to establish a new cooperation for the sharing of vessel tracking information in the North Atlantic and Barents Sea areas
"Save EU yard industry by eco-bonus for old tonnage" A joint declaration by 33 regional governments within the European Union, with support from the yard industry and unions, has been handed over to the European Council, the European Commission
Crude takes bunkers for a ride Bunker prices quick to move in both directions, remain undervalued.
Markets shrug off firming trend Bunkers following fundamentals lower after choppy trading.
Hamburg sees double-digit price gains Rotterdam prices also firming.
The importance of para 5 of ISO 8217 A careful reading of the final draft of ISO 8217:2010 gives the clear impression that para 5 will no longer help a fuel buyer.
Fujairah IFO prices gain strongly IFO scarce in Suez but replenishment expected soon.
Shipowners begin to look for 1.00% sulphur fuel Limited market so far, premiums seen doubling compared to 1.50% sulphur bunker fuel.
Bunker prices rebound Prices up for key Asian ports except Tokyo Bay.
Pumping starts to lift bunkers from stricken bulker Shipping company apologises for grounding but says vessel had set legal course.
MOL announces third fuel-saving concept ship Focus on enhanced fuel efficiency and renewable energy for MOL's series of 'next-generation' vessels.
Middle East bunker market tight on ready-made grades Kuwait Petroleum Corp's latest fuel oil parcel for April lifting has been sold to Bakri.
MISC loses damages claim against Equatorial US court throws out $470,000 claim for 'wrongful attachment'.
Hong Kong bunker stock levels strong Sinopec to export slightly more bunker-grade cargoes to Hong Kong in April.
Dahlman Rose reiterates 'buy' rating for Aegean shares Analysts say current levels are 'attractively valued' with target of $39.
Marine Atlantic hatches new policy on fuel surcharges Enters into some fuel purchasing contracts to charter the course of surcharges for the year.
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