China Eastern pushes back Nanjing - Osaka service resumption China Eastern, which had planned to resume its twice weekly service between Nanjing and Osaka Kansai (Japan) on 1 December 2012, is extending the suspension of this link until 1 Ja...
Hainan Airlines shifts from Dubai to Abu Dhabi Starting today (3 December 2012), the southern Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines is shifting its Middle East operations from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (both UAE), due to the recent conclusi...
JAL launches first nonstop connection between San Diego and Asia Japan Airlines (JAL) launched the first-ever nonstop service between San Diego CA (USA) and Asia yesterday (2 December). Initially operated four times weekly with B787 Dreamliner a...
CargoBeamer building pilot intermodal terminal in VW's Wolfsburg plant CargoBeamer, a logistics provider for intermodal freight transport services, is building a pilot facility for handling intermodal freight cars at the German carmaker Volkswagen's p...
Indian Railways setting up thermal power plants Indian Railways is establishing its first coal-based 1,000 MW captive power plant at Nabinagar in Bihar in a joint venture (JV) with the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). ...
Government searching for strategic investor for port of Novorossiysk Moscow: the Russian government is intending to sell its 20% stake in the Novorossiysk port company (NMTP) to a strategic investor. A government spokesperson said, "the sale is not ...
Truck drivers worldwide awarded IRU honorary diploma The International Road Transport Union (IRU) presented its 2012 honorary road transport diploma to 1,041 professional commercial vehicle drivers from 25 countries. Germany, with 22...
Trefzger to be Kuehne + Nagel's global head of contract logistics in March 2013 The board of directors of Kuehne + Nagel International AG has appointed Detlef Trefzger as a member of the management board as of 1 March 2013. He will take over global responsibil...
Panalpina and Freja set up overland transport alliance Panalpina, a Basel (Switzerland)-based logistics corporation, and the Scandinavian Freja Group are collaborating in overland transport, namely in the groupage (LTL) and part loads ...
Schneider & Peklar carries out heavylift transport to Rostov-on-Don The Austrian forwarding company Speditions-Partner GmbH Schneider & Peklar recently fulfilled a major contract that involved conveying around 60 full loads of goods and 15 over...
UPS and TNT Express submit remedies to the European Commission In line with Dutch disclosure requirements, United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) and TNT Express NV have submitted remedies to the European Commission (EC) in order to obtain competiti...
Abrupt change at the wheel of Renault Trucks Heinz-Jürgen Löw, the president of the French vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks SAS, resigned at the end of November. He has left Renault's headquarters in Lyon and is taking up ...
Ekol Lojistik names two new executives The Turkish logistics service provider Ekol Logistics appointed Eyüp Somer as its chief operations officer and Selim Cengiz as chief customer officer, with effect from the beginnin...
Iran's shipbuilding and ports targeted IRAN'S shipbuilding and port sectors have been targeted by US lawmakers to increase pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme
Oltmann seeks to break deadlock on KGs GERMAN KG house Oltmann is launching a new opportunity fund for private retail investors without debt leverage
Mammals pull port duty MAMMALS trained by the US Navy to hunt mines and other hazards to shipping are reportedly losing their jobs to robots
Oaktree, Rickmers team up US PRIVATE equity investor Oaktree Capital Management has picked Rickmers, the Hamburg group, as a strategic partner for its entrance into the box ship market
EC focuses on Adriatic and Ionian seas THE EC said today a new maritime strategy would seek to develop "integrated, demand-based, low carbon" maritime transport services for the Adriatic and Ionian seas
Aquila seeks $2.4Bn in cuts to Pilbara scheme AQUILA Resources is today seeking $2.4Bn in cuts from its West Pilbara iron ore project's budget
90 injured at SMM yard SEMBCORP Marine said an accident at its Jurong yard this morning has injured 90 workers
Poor profitability seen forcing box discipline LINERS must improve price stability because their recent attempts to raise box rates have failed to become sustained, a senior shipping analyst said today
Japanese vehicle output, exports shrink again JAPAN'S vehicle output and exports have declined for the third consecutive month, according to figures from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
Asian offshore sector seen as 'overweight' ASIAN oil service groups, particularly those in Singapore and Malaysia, are in an "aggressive expansion phase", analysts of UOB Kay Hian said today
Barge grounding sparks questions in Australia QUESTIONS continued today as to why a barge servicing Australia's $43Bn Gorgon project grounded off Cervantes late last week
9 missing mariners sought SEARCHERS are looking today for nine people missing since a cargo ship sank after colliding with a fishing vessel off in Guangdong, China
Russian oil sector booms RUSSIA has defied US forecasts of dwindling oilfield production rates and falling export levels, according to the latest wellhead figures just released in Moscow
Hubline knocks a big whack off its losses MALAYSIA'S shipowner Hubline Berhad curbed losses in the third quarter this year on lower operating and administrative costs
Bumi Armada buys VLCC MALAYSIAN offshore player Bumi Armada said it has acquired a VLCC for $29M to expand its fleet
FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery Rates to Rise 5.9 Percent in January FedEx will raise FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery rates on average 5.9 percent Jan. 7, the express delivery giant said Nov. 30. The actual effective increase will be 4.9 percent, after factoring in a 1 percentage point reduction in fuel surcharges, the company said. FedEx Express announced in September it would...
G6 Alliance to Suspend Some Sailings in Early 2013 The carriers of the G6 Alliance are canceling multiple sailings in early 2013, in anticipation of lower demand, according to an update released by alliance member Orient Overseas Container Line. Hong Kong-based OOCL said seven voyages have been canceled so far. The G6 Alliance members are APL, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine, MOL,...
Manufacturers Call for Congress to Pass Miscellaneous Tariff Bill The National Association of Manufacturers and 104 businesses and business groups today sent a letter to congressional leaders pressing them to pass the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, a competitiveness bill that will support manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Manufacturers use the tariff suspensions contained in the bill to obtain raw materials, proprietary...
US Diesel Prices Flat The average cost of diesel in the U.S. stayed nearly flat, inching down seven-hundredths of a cent in the week ending Dec. 3. The average cost per gallon, $4.027 is up 9.6 cents from a year ago, and it is up 24.4 cents from the beginning of the year, according to...
FONASBA Highlights Complexity of Ship Agents' Role in New Port Procedures Survey LONDON - Shipowners, port users and regulators have been provided with a comprehensive and detailed overview of the many activities undertaken by port agents by The Federation of National Associations of Shipbrokers and Agents (FONASBA). The international association today (Monday 3 December) publishes the Port Procedures Survey (www.fonasba.com/fonasba-initiatives/fonasba-port-procedure-survey), an ambitious...
FMCSA's Safety Initiative a Work in Progress In implementing 11 changes to the Safety Measurement System in its Compliance, Safety, Accountability program on Monday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration not only reaffirmed its commitment to keeping unsafe trucking companies off the road, but also indicated that the CSA initiative is a work in progress. "We are improving...
Crowley Scholarship Helps Puerto Rican Student Pursue a College Education From left to right: Roberto Lopez Colon, scholarship recipient's father; Coraly Lopez Ortiz, scholarship recipient; Jose Ayala, vice president of Crowley Puerto Rico servicesSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Years of studying and dedication are paying off for 17-year-old Coraly Lopez Ortiz, who has begun her first year of college at...
NYK Provides More Free Transport of Bicycles and Backpacks The Municipal Coordinating Committee for Overseas Bicycle Assistance.TOKYO - In November, NYK provided free ocean transport from Japan for 450 reconditioned bicycles as part of a program to provide bicycles to assist birth attendants, community health workers, and doctors in developing countries. This brings to 30,424 the total number of...
22nd Edition Launches Port Information Into the Future REIGATE, England - Shipping Guides Limited are pleased to announce the launch of the 22nd Edition of Guide to Port Entry, which now includes QR codes for online access to updated port information. Guide to Port Entry, available to purchase from Shipping Guides and global maritime chart agents from 1 December...
Anderson Named International Business Leader of the Year JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The JAXUSA Partnership, Northeast Florida's regional economic development initiative, today named JAXPORT CEO Paul Anderson the 2012 Individual International Business Leader of the Year. JAXUSA recognized Anderson for leading JAXPORT's growth, building a solid foundation for the future and helping to increase Jacksonville's profile in the international business...
Jensen Maritime Continues to Grow New Orleans Office With the Hiring of Lauren Gulkus NEW ORLEANS - Jensen Maritime Consultants, Crowley Maritime Corporation's naval architecture and marine engineering firm, continues to grow its new office in the New Orleans business district with the hiring of Senior Administrator Lauren Gulkus. Reporting to General Manager Sergio Fifi, she is the latest addition in a string of recent...
17 Ships Diverted to Ports Not Affected by Strike LONG BEACH - Seventeen container ships have diverted to other ports because of the strike in Los Angeles-Long Beach by the Office Clerical Unit of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63. The vessels have diverted to Oakland; Ensenada, Manzanillo or Mazatlan, Mexico; and Manzanillo, Panama, according to a report from...
Slow Growth Forecast in Use of Natural Gas in Heavy Trucks "Virtually everyone" in the trucking industry expects natural gas trucks to comprise a growing share of the Class 8 tractor market, although industry participants differ in their market share expectations, said Stifel Nicolaus Transportation, Logistics and Equipment Research Group, based on takeaways from the American Trucking Associations' recent Natural Gas...
Yang Ming Announces Japan-Taiwan-Southeast Asia Service Taiwan-based ocean shipping company Yang Ming has announced a new direct service from Kasai, Japan, to Taiwan and Southeast Asia, starting Dec. 11. Yang Ming will start the IF1 service through a slot exchange with Interasia Lines. The rotation will be: Osaka, Japan; Yokohama, Japan; Keelung, Taiwan; Singapore; Port Kelang, Malaysia;...
Wallenborn Announces Expansion Luxembourg-based overland transportation company Wallenborn Transport today announced its expansion in Belgium, the Netherlands and the U.K., including the opening of new offices Amsterdam and London, the employment of additional staff and the deployment of more capacity. The investment follows the acquisition from Wallenborn of air freight trucking company Rutges Cargo by entrepreneur Jimmy...
Forth Ports Group Orders Kalmar Straddle Carriers From Cargotec Cargotec's Kalmar ESC 450W straddle carrier. U.K.-based port operator Forth Ports Group has ordered 14 new Kalmar ESC 450W straddle carriers from Cargotec, as part of its investment program to upgrade its London Container Terminal in Tilbury, England. The machines are equipped with Kalmar's standard W-type front cabin and have four-high stacking...
Retailers Again Urge President to Intervene in West Coast Strike The National Retail Federation has reiterated its request that President Obama intervene in the OCU strike that has shut down most of the terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. "The shutdown is already having a significant negative economic impact on retailers trying to bring in merchandise for...
Truckload Freight Volumes Showed Uptick in November Truckload freight demand improved sequentially in November after a weak October, partly because of Hurricane Sandy and partly because of strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday retail sales, according to Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics Research Group's mid-fourth quarter truckload industry update and third quarter review. The likely implementation of the new hours...
Hapag-Lloyd connects first ship to shore power With the arrival of the Dallas Expressin the US port of Oakland in California, last weekend, Hapag-Lloyd has for the first time connected one of its ships to shore-based ...
Talking goes on as US port dispute hits day six The negotiating teams representing employers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach yesterday released a progress report about talks with union workers whose ...
Reefer box demand slows The second half of 2012 has seen a downturn in the demand for reefer containers, with production in the third quarter well down on the first two quarters of the ...
New board and search rules roil South China Sea nations CHINA's announcement that its maritime police will board and search ships that illegally enter what it claims as its territory in the South China Sea has raised ...
Box lines to suspend Asia-Europe sailings after Christmas Stoppages, seasonal downturns and sliding freight rates are forcing container lines to juggle their fleets and work out how best to serve customers over the next ...
Alam eyes tenders Petronas' appetite for offshore support vessels (OSVs) may prove profitable for Malaysian compatriot Alam Maritim Resources, a leading Asian equity analyst told clients Monday.
Naptha fires LR1 rates A surge in Asian demand for naptha is behind a recent rally in long range one (LR1) spot rates, according to a leading tanker analyst.
Navig8 lands in court A federal judge in Louisiana has issued an arrest warrant for a chemical carrier that trades with Navig8's handy tanker pool.
Norden in panamax press Norden continued its push in the panamax period market today, taking its third vessel in as many sessions.
New life for NewLead NewLead has completed a near $600m financial overhaul after a two-year battle to fix its strained balance sheet.
MR sale sparks interest Interest has remained strong in MR tanker sales, with one Japanese vessel attracting a stream of visitors in Singapore.
Nevsky secures state order Russia's Nevsky Shipyard has won a new state contract to build a multi-purpose salvage vessel (MPSV).
S&P cuts Teekay Corp Standard and Poors has cut its long-term corporate rating on Teekay Corp. in the belief that the company is set for a sustained period of low earnings.
Rickmers in PE first Private equity powerhouse Oaktree Capital has teamed up with German shipowning heavyweight Rickmers in a move which could yield up to 16 eco newbuildings.
"We lived like animals" A Korean captain freed from Somalia on Friday has described the horror of his 19 months in captivity.
SG giants to win more The decision by Petrobras to cancel charters for five offshore drilling rigs could be a prelude to more orders for Singapore-based outfits Sembmarine and Keppel O&M, an analyst has said.
MRs reach four-year high Hurricane Sandy has helped push MR tanker rates to the highest level in four years, RS Platou says.
Ro-ro funds clinched Insolvent German shipbuilder P+S Werften will be able to complete two ro-ros cancelled by DFDS of Denmark thanks to new state cash.
Eimskip falls back Icelandic container line Eimskip's first quarterly result since it carried out its November IPO has shown a steep decline in profit.
Yuanlin on cloud nine Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has stolen a march on Rongsheng Heavy Industries as the Chinese rivals battle it out to secure offshore business.
Crewman killed in fall A crewman has died after reportedly slipping and falling into the cargo hold of a bulker at Port Thunder, Canada.
Bourbon director quits Christian de Chateauvieux has made a sudden departure from the board of French offshore powerhouse Bourbon.
STX pulls the plug Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has cancelled a couple of bulkers after the deposit went unpaid.
GulfMark upsizes cash grab US offshore vessel owner GulfMark has chosen to expand its latest fundraiser by $50m.
Jurong workers hurt A host of workers have been injured during an accident on board a rig at Jurong Shipyard.
Ferry buy denied The US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CMNI) has refuted reports it is buying an $80m icebreaking ferry from Alaska.
Uljanik eyes 3 Maj Croatia's Uljanik shipyard is launching a bid to buy compatriot builer 3 Maj following its recent fundraiser.
Gemini four freed Four South Korean sailors abducted from a chemical tanker by Somali pirates 19 months ago were released on Saturday.
China tension spikes New Chinese rules on vessel interceptions in the South China Sea have raised concerns over control of the region's shipping.
Floater spend to double Expenditure on floating production systems is set to double over the next five years to $91bn, according to a new study.
Chevron back at SHI Chevron is reported to have returned to Samsung Heavy Industries for additional LNG carrier newbuildings.
YZJ nears offshore first Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is poised to make its breakthrough in the offshore market after signing up to build a novel design of FPSO.
FRO plans fund raiser Frontline is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities.
Rickmers in deal with Oaktree for containerships Rickmers Holding unveils plans to invest in eight to 16 containerships, in the 5,000- to 7,500-TEU range, with Los Angeles-based investment firm Oaktree, aiming to charter the vessels to efficiency-seeking liner carriers
Hapag-Lloyd ship uses shore power in Oakland German container line hooks into electrical power in Oakland, signalling key step in efforts to comply with 2014 California mandate that certain percentage of ship calls use so-called "cold ironing" to reduce emissions
Import regulators raise awareness of toy safety
Hawaii lawsuit targets Jones Act Hawaii attorney and former state senator files class action suit in attempt to overturn Jones Act, saying it creates duopoly of service that increases cost of goods for Hawaii residents and businesses by 30 percent
Senate passes Iran sanctions aimed at maritime sector Senate passes bill intended to hamper Iran's energy, port, shipping, and ship-building sectors, but legislation is likely to face ax due to Obama Administration concerns that it conflicts with existing sanctions
EU looking at environmental impact of Adriatic transport network
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