Construction exec is Abu Dhabi Ports CEO Tony Douglas, former chief operating officer of UK construction company Laing O'Rourke Plc, will join Abu Dhabi Ports Co as chief executive officer.
Menlo Worldwide wins deal with UK lingerie manufacturer Triumph Triumph International UK has agreed to transfer its Swindon warehousing activities to global logistics operator Menlo Worldwide Logistics on 1 July. Menlo is part of Con-way, a div...
Switzerland's Interfracht opens own Shanghai office The international freight forwarding and logistics enterprise Interfracht, based in Muttenz near Basel (Switzerland), recently opened a new office in Shanghai (China), which will o...
Wincanton expanding in Belgium Wincanton is continuing to expand its Benelux activities, and to this end has opened a new centre for technical installation and transportation services in Mechelen (Belgium). The ...
Port of Antwerp general assembly proposes new initiatives The first general assembly of the port of Antwerp was held on 22 June, and contributed 20 building blocks to help consolidate Antwerp's position as a select European main port. The...
Evergreen and Wan Hai launch joint Hwa-Bei Strait service Evergreen Line and Wan Hai Lines are set to launch the joint Hwa-Bei Strait service (HBS) on 17 July. The partners will deploy two 2,100 teu vessels each, which will sail from Dali...
Stena Line owner Dan Sten Olsson awarded CBE Swedish businessman Dan Sten Olsson, owner and CEO of Britain's largest ferry company Stena Line and the Stena group, has been awarded a CBE in recognition of his long-standing com...
Europe and US sign stage two of open skies deal Air traffic competition between Europe and the USA is set to heat up on account of an open skies agreement signed by EU and US representatives at a meeting of EU transport minister...
Pirates seize chemical tanker PIRATES have hijacked a Singaporean-flagged chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden, EU NAVFOR reported today
Le Havre staff struggle persists FRANCE'S Port of Le Havre has completed the sale of its cargo handling plant to terminal operators but is still struggling to reach agreement with unions on staff transfers
Ivory Coast lab to test cargo THE UN has helped set up a laboratory to test vessels for toxic materials in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Brokers see box charter boost SALE and chartering activity for box vessels should increase in coming weeks with more sellers entering the market as prices firm, according to brokers
Total halts Iran sales FRENCH oil giant Total has become the latest company to halt shipments of refined products to Iran, IHS Global Insight reported today
Ship freed by Cypriot authorities A GENERAL cargo ship has been cleared to continue its voyage after a two week detention in Cyprus on suspicion of an arms embargo breach
Technip tackles $6bn bribery bind Nigerian LNG corruption suits squashed as French offshore giant forks over $338m to US authorities.
FreeSeas' summer sampler Uncertain summer still warm in Greece as Ion Varouxakis-led FreeSeas charters seven in series of bulker fixtures.
Fredriksen nibbles on Northern Tycoon's investment arm grabs another heaping helping of US-based drillship owner while daughter Cecilie holds the helm.
Gulf Tiger bears teeth in battle Private equity-backed offshore outfit fights to reclaim PSV newbuilding lost amid Louisiana legal bout.
KOTC inks order for LR2 tankers Korean yard wins $140m contract for two aframaxes as KOTC pumps up fleet renewal.
ADNOC kills off Penguin pair Oil company pulls plug on two completed newbuildings at Singapore's Penguin International.
Dry-bulk to 'face the music' Owners may come to regret the latest ordering spree as new contracts start to outflank deliveries, Arctic Securities says.
US flag limps into grey New Paris MOU information shows US flag shoved off white list while Panama turns its back on black.
Stena rig scores Norwegian replay Scottish drilling arm of Swedish shipping clan to pocket $437m as Statoil signs on the dotted line.
Noble in $2.2bn drill deal Frontier Drilling taken over by Swiss player Noble Corp with long-term Shell contracts sealed.
Proposals aplenty for next Power 100 Readers have lots of suggestions about the movers and shakers who deserve a place in TradeWinds Power 100 list.
CECO smiling after loan repayments Oslo-listed owner triggers long-term bank deals after handing nearly $70m to creditors.
Gulftainer on the climb UAE ports operator expects double-digit growth in container volumes this year as markets recover.
Royal call for Mission money Princess Anne asks shipping industry to dig deep to help seafarers' charity expand its activities.
Bourbon splashes $1bn in China Chinese yard Sinopacific chalks up 62 vessel order from French offshore heavyweight, president says.
Box swap breakthrough Derivatives broker executes maiden cleared container trade between Kerry Logistics and Credit Suisse.
Brace cut from STX bulker order South Korean yard sees newbuilding sextet sliced to four by compatriot owner.
Get a move on, shippers urge Asian exporters call for container lines to speed up ships to combat box shortage.
Solvtrans pays off bond issue Norwegian wellboat player borrows NOK 100m to lower annual interest payments.
China offers scrap subsidies Domestic owners could bag $220 per ton to demolish old single-skinned tankers and other cargoships.
Speedy turn blamed for smash UK operator Wightlink urged to be vigilant after ro-ro hit dock at Portsmouth.
Indian port deal sealed Spanish, UK and Indian consortium win $311m deal to build container terminal at Ennore port.
Singapore tanker hijacked Hopes for seizure-free summer dashed as new Singapore-flagged chemical tanker taken in Gulf of Aden.
India probes arms on Greek ro-ro Aegean Glory held at Calcutta as authorities launch anti terrorism probe over military cargo documentary irregularities.
Bergen bags $50m from bonds Norwegian shipbuilder completes bond issue to refinance existing debt.
Seaspan's Shanghai surprise Boxship owner's boss Gerry Wang says company would consider Chinese listing if bourse opened to overseas firms.
Cuban cargo volumes plunge Ports handled 60% less cargo in 2009 as imports were slashed to balance the books.
German ship gets green light Cyprus allows suspected 'arms' ship to sail as explosives destined for Sudanese mining firm.
PST picks up capesizes PIL-linked shipping trust diversifies asset class and widens charter base with bulker resale buys.
DP World shelves London float Port group postpones dual listing plan while it finds an 'acceptable system' to support the move.
NOL readies $1.5bn note sale Singaporean liner giant to use proceeds from proposed sale for 'general corporate purposes'.
Tanker Pac orders LR1s Singapore-based shipowner heads to South Korea's STX Shipbuilding for sextet of newbuildings.
CSCL imposes box surcharge Chinese line introduces transpacific rate hike to compensate for shortage of containers as demand recovers.
Oman sticks with Austal Option to extend fast ferry specialist's deal to maintain Middle East operator's fleet is exercised.
Myanmar steps up shipbuilding Yangon shipyard drawing on neighbours' expertise to construct 10,000-gt cargoship.
Abbot Point thinking big Asian demand spurs Australian coal port's plan to become biggest in the world.
Statoil contracts Stena rig for new mission Statoil has signed a three-year contract with Stena Drilling for hire of the Stena Don drilling rig, the unit will operate on the Norwegian continental shelf. The contract is
Tanker hijacked off Somalia Pirates have taken control of the tanker Golden Blessing 90 nautical miles off the northern Somali coast. The vessel has a crew of 19 Chinese citizens; there are no reports
Sweden takes the helm at Helcom On July 1, Sweden will assume the rotating chairmanship of the Helsinki Commission, Helcom, for the next two years. The Swedish Government has nominated Ms. Gabriella Lindholm as Chairlady of
Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg Bunkering expected to continue in Piraeus, despite strike.
T&T Marine Salvage sign oil spill response agreement Protecting Guam, Saipan and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, meeting the requirements of OPA 90.
Fujairah prices see firm start to the week Middle East hub sees strong gains.
'Renewed optimism' in shipping tempered by caution Survey shows growing confidence, but rising fuel and operating costs cause concerns.
Shippers clash with operators over slow steaming Shipping lines facing more pressure to suspend slow steaming.
Curoil expands low sulphur product line Now offering MGO with 0.05% sulphur in addition to its regular 0.5% sulphur product.
Bunker supplier awarded environmental certificate Environmental management system for its bunker tankers commended for ability to limit wastes and emissions.
Arbitrage volumes to fall in July Fewer fuel oil cargoes heading for Singapore than traders had forecast.
Prices at key ports start week firm Demand good in Hong Kong but delivery schedule 'tight'.
Philippines government proposal could increase cost of bunkers Local traders say any impact would be felt only in the domestic market.
Indian refiners offer July cargoes IOC offering 380 cSt cargo while Essar is offering one 180 cSt parcel.
Singapore bunker players see 'no demand' for 1.00% LSFO Only two out of the 20 top suppliers are offering 1.00% LSFO, according to a Bunkerworld survey.
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