Germany holds first piracy trial in 400 years Ten alleged Somali pirates went on trial in Germany yesterday facing 15 years in prison, but industry players believe that the case would do little to make the waters off the Horn of Africa any safer.
Pirates board tanker off Nigeria Pirates yesterday attacked a Russian-owned oil tanker off the coast of Nigeria but left the vessel without causing significant damage, the company said.
Risk of Al-Qaeda attacks in Strait of Hormuz A Japanese oil tanker damaged in July near the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane was attacked by an Al-Qaeda linked group that could carry out more such attacks in the area, according to the US Department of Transport.
DB Schenker marks 50th year of business in Argentina The German service provider DB Schenker has been active in Argentina for fifty years and has grown from being a receiving agent for air and ocean freight to one of the leading prov...
Cemil Logistics investing in own logistics warehouse in Italy The Turkish logistics company Cemil Lojistik has announced that it will open its own facility, which will include a logistics and handling warehouse, in Italy next January. Over an...
Leo Global Logistics: batching plant from Thailand to Maldives Leo Global Logistics Co. Ltd., a member company of the heavylift cooperation WWPC (Worldwide Project Consortium) in Thailand, successfully delivered nine units of a concrete batchi...
ICAO strengthens air cargo security measures The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has adopted more stringent air cargo security standards, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the overall security of air ...
MOL starts Vietnam tugboat business The Japanese shipping company MOL recently established a joint tugboat venture with two local companies in Vietnam. The new entity will offer safe, high-quality support services wi...
Successful alliance between TFG and Ennshafen TFG Transfracht and Ennshafen, an inland port in Austria, recently celebrated their first successful joint business year in Enns. TFG has been working as a logistics firm in the Au...
André Toet to leave the Port of Rotterdam authority André Toet, who has been chief operating officer (COO) of the Port of Rotterdam authority since January 2008, will resign as of 1January 2011. Toet is leaving because the port's su...
Hapag-Lloyd announces winter programme for AES service The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is implementing an extended winter programme for its AES Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES service) and suspending the AES until the expected ma...
Pirates shoot Russian seafarer A SEAFARER has been shot in an attack on a Russian product tanker off Nigeria, the ship's owner said today
ITF targets UAE owners THE ITF today described the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries as "exploitative" in their treatment of seafarers
BC natives approve terminal AN LNG liquefaction terminal scheme worth $3Bn in British Columbia has moved closer to construction with approval by a native group
US LNG export plan grows FREEPORT LNG has emerged as the second US terminal to pursue export liquefaction in response to the country's waning import demand
Turtle tactics go only so far CITADELS for waiting out pirates are today a hot topic in shipping, but the Marshall Islands Registry sounded a few cautionary notes about their use on ships
China escorts ship after attack CHINA has reportedly sent three warships to protect a Chinese cargo ship after it was attacked by pirates
Seychelles-Tanzania link awarded ALCATEL-Lucent has been awarded a contract worth more than $30M by Seychelles Cable System to build the Seychelles East Africa System seafloor cable, IHS Global Insight reported today
Tärntank reflags tanker to Danish flag Tärntank Rederi AB has transferred the Norwegian flagged tanker Tarnbris to Danish flag (DIS). Her new port of registry is Skagen. Next spring the sister vessel Tarnsjo (ex T'rnsj') will
Increasing operating costs for owners Vessel operating costs are expected to rise by 3.2 per cent in 2010 and by 3.5 per cent in 2011, according to a survey from the international accountant
Spanish warship leaves waters off Somalia The Spanish warship Galicia has ended its engagement in EU Navfor Somalia after 82 days of counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin. The warship has
Bunker markets fall across key hubs Suppliers in Durban say deliveries available up to and including December 3-12.
Bunker prices soften in Rotterdam Good volumes and strong buying interest in Gibraltar.
Industry still in shock about 'surprise' ECA sulphur limit Lobbying continues to rectify 'monumental mistake' made when IMO agreed on 0.10% as opposed anticipated 0.50% limit in ECAs .
'Genuine need' for green technology Recognition for company pioneering fuel saving applications.
Lukoil starts deliveries in Romania First vessel to be receive product is CMA CGM containership.
Week opens with generally firm bunker prices Mixed enquiries at key Asian bunker hubs, traders say.
Lanka IOC plays role in first bunker ops at Hambantota Delivered bunkers alongside Lanka Marine during the port's inauguration, says vice president of sales.
Chemoil's Mike Bandy to be replaced by OceanConnect CEO Chemoil enters LOI with OceanConnect, set to acquire its marine fuel group.
First bunker tanker refuels in Hambantota MT Kandy bunkers during the Hambantota port opening on Thursday.
Chemoil expands Singapore team Senior Credit Analyst will oversee the Asian region.
Court orders BP to return seized items Items seized from six former employees sued for alleged breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information.
Japan preparing for ECA application Currently assessing different ECA models, proposal to IMO expected within two years.
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