Indian shipyard eyes rig operator in Europe Pipavav Shipyard Ltd, an Indian shipbuilder that counts billionaire John Fredriksen's shipping line as a client, is in talks to buy an oil rig and shipping company in Europe, chairman Nikhil Gandhi said.
Panalpina supports Nintendo with distribution in Chile Latamel Inc, the official Nintendo agent in Latin America, has awarded Panalpina Chile with a warehousing and distribution contract following several months of issuing calls for te...
TNT mulling over sale of express business The Dutch postal and CEP service provider TNT is considering selling off its express business. TNT director Peter Bakker told the general meeting that the company is open for discu...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics works for Honda Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global leader in finished vehicle logistics, has been awarded the contract to manage vehicle processing and outbound yard management at Hond...
Dachser to expand network despite drop in sales The German forwarding and logistics company Dachser wants to invest EUR 156 million in its network this year, according to Bernhard Simon, CEO of the family-owned enterprise, durin...
Correction: Evergreen International Airlines takes Boeing to court An article in the Heavylift Special of the ITJ 13-14/2010 and a news item in yesterday's ITJ Daily caused some confusion among our readers. We would therefore like to clearly state...
Atlanta airport cargo traffic increases Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson international airport announced that it had posted upswings in year-over-year cargo traffic for three consecutive months. Airport officials s...
Zurich airport now no longer "Unique" Switzerland's Zurich airport has now dispensed with its old "Unique" brand name. The latter designation was introduced ten years ago during the merger of the ai...
ATSB cites fatigue in grounding THE CHIEF officer of Shen Neng 1 might have had as little as two and a half hours sleep in the previous 37 hours when the bulker ran aground, the ATSB said today
Pirate suspects on way to Germany TEN SUSPECTED pirates have reportedly been flown into the Netherlands ahead of a planned extradition to Germany to face prosecution
Inspection yields alcohol arrest A CARGO ship remained at anchor today in Washington while its master is investigated on suspicion of being drunk on duty
EBX-WISCO deal reported EIKE BATISTA'S EBX Group and China's Wuhan Iron & Steel reportedly will sign a deal tomorrow to build a steelmill at Brazil's A'u port
Ferry passengers stranded MORE THAN 100 passengers are reportedly stranded today on Madeira after a vital ferry link with Porto Santo was cut by bad weather
China's economy speeds up CHINA'S GDP growth accelerated to 11.9% in year-on-year in 2010's first quarter, IHS Global Insight reported today
Asian shipping stocks climb ASIAN shipping stocks have continued to rise, as signs of an economic recovery in the region triggered rising freight rates and newbuilding orders
Volcanic eruption hits TradeWinds Distribution of this week's edition of the shipping industry's favourite newspaper is delayed by European flight cancellations.
Skaugen skids to loss Morits Skaugen-led shipowner scours at first quarter loss and utters grim outlook for 2010 despite expansion 'East of the Suez'.
MarAd's million-dollar handout US Maritime Administration splashes $15m on grants to aid 17 struggling US shipyards falling short of the $180m requested.
Genmar director's double duty Top seat safe at General Maritime Corp as shipping legend Rex Harrington drops anchor on Navios Acquisition's board of directors.
Bominflot arrests Belgian reefer US Authorities rush to seize a reefer while lawyer pulls 'Rule B' card as broker chases charterer over bunker dispute.
Sovcomflot profit halved But Sergey Frank led shipping group delivers strong performance despite plunging tanker rates.
Dry sales at post-crash high Sale-and-purchase of dry-cargo ships reaches highest monthly level since Lehman Bros went bust.
Chemical tankers face axe One tenth of chemical tanker newbuildings will be erased from the orderbook with scrapping set for 160% jump this year, says Pareto.
You were sleepy, mate! Simple succession of errors by a very tired crew member led to Shen Neng 1 crash, report says.
Sovcomflot moves closer to IPO Russian tanker owner's chief Sergey Frank says stock offering planned for late 2010 or early 2011.
Thoresen bulker attacked Pirates chase Thor Traveller in late-night Gulf of Aden assault but ship and crew escape.
US investigates "drunk" master Third drunkenness incident in two days as cargoship STX Daisy ordered to remain at anchor off Washington.
'Shipping crisis not over yet' Oslo-listed EMS says volumes and margins still under pressure despite return to profit.
X-Press delivery to Cork London-based feeder company adds another link from DP World's Southampton terminal.
Inspectors hot on reefers One in 10 reefers inspected in the Tokyo MOU in 2009 was detained.
Exxon takes D'Amico trio Oil major hires three product tankers from Italian shipowner on long-term deals.
Numbers up at OOCL Hong Kong liner operator reports year-on-year increases in both first quarter liftings and revenues.
Haifa dockers walk out Prospectus for stock offering in Tel Aviv angers workers at Israeli port.
CSIC, PIL team on finance Chinese shipbuilder and Singapore box line form joint venture company as alternative to banks.
"Mother of Solidarity" dies Former Gdansk shipyard worker Anna Walentynowicz, 80, killed in plane crash that also claimed life of Polish president.
Rio Tinto bullish on dry Tom Albanese-led miner sees "very strong" long-term outlook as production grows in first quarter.
Teekay inks huge FPSO deal Petrojarl Foinaven to bag up to $40m a year until 2021 with Bjorn Moller-led Teekay also getting back pay.
Nakilat sees profits triple LNG giant Qatar Gas Transport makes strong start to 2010 on the back of its fleet expansion.
Samsung reveals LNG floater price Korean shipbuilder will pocket $1.2bn from Shell for building hull of gas production unit.
Bibby seals Standard loan UK offshore player agrees loan facility with Standard Chartered Bank to fund vessel acquisition.
China ship orders soar Another pointer to recovery as country's shipyards book nine times more newbuildings in first quarter.
Drunk Russian master fined German police arrest captain of Kruckau off Travemunde after row with pilot.
Yantai operating profits up Improved currency controls help Chinese rig builder to rein in foreign exchange losses.
Long Beach on a run US west coast port sees fourth consecutive month of container volumes increases.
Abu Dahbi MAR buys Blohm + Voss Abu Dahbi MAR has agreed to buy Blohm + Voss from German ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The acquisition includes Blohm + Voss shipyards, which builds mega yachts, as well as the repair and
Obama's going tough on piracy US President Barack Obama has vowed to increase the pressure on Somali pirates by issuing an executive order authorizing authorities to freeze the financial assets of individuals linked to Somali
Sweden takes command of EU Navfor task force Swedish Rear Admiral Jan Th'rnqvist has taken command over EU Navfor Somalia and the multinational force's Headquarters will now operate from the HMS Carlskrona. "Operation Atalanta is, and will continue
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