Carnival eyes China, India cruises CARNIVAL, whose luxury ships hold sway over global cruising's best markets in North America and Europe, is looking eastward to tap the booming economies of China, India and other Asian nations.
Anti-terror law will not halt oil flows: Intertanko chief A maritime anti-terror law due be enforced globally on July 1 will not hinder the flow of crucial oil exports to world markets, the head of the world's biggest oil tanker industry owners' association said.
New round-the-world service and cranes to boost Jurong volumes JURONG Port is set to boost its box throughput with a new round-the-world service connecting Europe with the US East Coast, as the port takes delivery of new quay cranes, pushing annual capacity up to 1.4 million TEUs.
Adelaide-Darwin rail link seals another freight deal THE long-awaited Adelaide-Darwin rail link has secured annual contracts to move 250,000 tonnes of freight since its launch in January.
Air and Land Transport
Victor Li abandons Air Canada deal HONG Kong-based tycoon Victor Li's Trinity Time Investment walked away from a rescue deal for Air Canada on Friday, but said it could still join the carrier's restructuring if its labour structure changed.
US access issues ground EU-US air traffic talks
US govt settles ConAir discrimination charges
Delta freezes pay for most workers
BA sees healthy growth on its Sydney route
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Ship Sales
Ship Sales IT seems strange to refer to the high level of interest and activity when we consider that so few sales have come to light during the last week.
Carnival eyes China, India cruises CARNIVAL, whose luxury ships hold sway over global cruising's best markets in North America and Europe, is looking eastward to tap the booming economies of China, India and other Asian nations.
Anti-terror law will not halt oil flows: Intertanko chief A maritime anti-terror law due be enforced globally on July 1 will not hinder the flow of crucial oil exports to world markets, the head of the world's biggest oil tanker industry owners' association said.
New round-the-world service and cranes to boost Jurong volumes JURONG Port is set to boost its box throughput with a new round-the-world service connecting Europe with the US East Coast, as the port takes delivery of new quay cranes, pushing annual capacity up to 1.4 million TEUs.
Adelaide-Darwin rail link seals another freight deal THE long-awaited Adelaide-Darwin rail link has secured annual contracts to move 250,000 tonnes of freight since its launch in January.
Air and Land Transport
Victor Li abandons Air Canada deal HONG Kong-based tycoon Victor Li's Trinity Time Investment walked away from a rescue deal for Air Canada on Friday, but said it could still join the carrier's restructuring if its labour structure changed.
US access issues ground EU-US air traffic talks
US govt settles ConAir discrimination charges
Delta freezes pay for most workers
BA sees healthy growth on its Sydney route
Log Book
Ship Sales
Ship Sales IT seems strange to refer to the high level of interest and activity when we consider that so few sales have come to light during the last week.
Carnival eyes China, India cruises CARNIVAL, whose luxury ships hold sway over global cruising's best markets in North America and Europe, is looking eastward to tap the booming economies of China, India and other Asian nations.
Anti-terror law will not halt oil flows: Intertanko chief A maritime anti-terror law due be enforced globally on July 1 will not hinder the flow of crucial oil exports to world markets, the head of the world's biggest oil tanker industry owners' association said.
New round-the-world service and cranes to boost Jurong volumes JURONG Port is set to boost its box throughput with a new round-the-world service connecting Europe with the US East Coast, as the port takes delivery of new quay cranes, pushing annual capacity up to 1.4 million TEUs.
Adelaide-Darwin rail link seals another freight deal THE long-awaited Adelaide-Darwin rail link has secured annual contracts to move 250,000 tonnes of freight since its launch in January.
Air and Land Transport
Victor Li abandons Air Canada deal HONG Kong-based tycoon Victor Li's Trinity Time Investment walked away from a rescue deal for Air Canada on Friday, but said it could still join the carrier's restructuring if its labour structure changed.
US access issues ground EU-US air traffic talks
US govt settles ConAir discrimination charges
Delta freezes pay for most workers
BA sees healthy growth on its Sydney route
Log Book
Ship Sales
Ship Sales IT seems strange to refer to the high level of interest and activity when we consider that so few sales have come to light during the last week.
World Fuel Services confirms takeover negotiations World Fuel Services (WFS) announced today that negotiations are indeed underway for the purchase of the Tramp Oil Group (Tramp), with the transaction expected to completed within the next few days.
Port Kembla fire damage was 'worse than expected'
Bearish Baltic market draws in some buyers Three days of softening numbers has encouraged increased buying activity in Baltic ports.
Singapore congestion easing, prices still supported Mixed forecast for how long congestion will last, but both loading congestion and bunker prices were expected to ease later this month.
Brazilian market update
New Baltic terminal to boost Lukoil's bunkering capacity Russian oil giant Lukoil plans to open a new oil terminal on the island of Vysotsk in the Gulf of Finland this summer. The new terminal will help Lukoil boost exports of crude and oil products, and eventually boast dedicated bunkering infrastructure.
Tonnage tax decision brings Norwegian joy Norwegian shipowners have breathed a collective sigh of relief following a government white paper which should create a "level playing field" on tonnage tax with their European rivals.
Oslo white paper aims to halt decline of country as maritime power The Norwegian government's shipping white paper is an attempt to address the decline of Norway as a maritime power at a time of booming freight rates, writes Tony Gray.
US regulator frees up Chinese trio pricing RESTRICTIONS imposed on the pricing practices of three Chinese container lines in the US have been lifted.
World Fuel scoops global market with Tramp Holdings MIAMI-based World Fuel Services Corp is set to acquire Tramp Holdings, the parent of British bunker group Tramp Oil, for $83m in cash.
Approval for Norway white paper THE Norwegian government's long awaited shipping White Paper received a positive response from the country's ship owners today
US toughens up on cruise dumping TWO US Congressmen have introduced a federal proposal that would prohibit the discharge of sewage, grey water and bilge water within 12 miles of US shores
Asian Terminals net income plunges MANILA-based port operator Asian Terminals Inc posted a 39% drop in net income last year to PhP389.5M ($6.95M) from PhP640M over the previous year
Working for Patrick was a strain AN Australian court has ruled that a straddle crane driver at Patrick's Botany Bay terminal were exposed to repetitive strain injury because of company work practices
Courageous crew escape prison TWO Singapore navy officers escaped prison today after a dead colleague's father pleaded for leniency in the RSS Courageous case
Florida feud over federal funding FOUR counties in South Florida, which this week staged joint maritime anti-terror drills, have fallen out over the sharing of federal security funds
Six years on, efficiency reforms come at a cost for Patrick Australian stevedore Patrick may pay a million-dollar price for a key aspect of its 1998 waterfront reforms, following a crucial decision by a New South Wales (NSW) court.
Customs inspection systems leaving US at risk, warns watchdog The much-vaunted 'modelling' systems and inspection practices of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are inadequate and outdated, government watchdog agency the General Accounting Office (GAO) has warned.
Brazil's agriculture inspectors' strike off, bringing some relief to ports
Hanjin's Asia-Europe and Asia-North America services revised
North-South Atlantic service launched
K Line and Zim to exchange slots on Asia trades
Marseilles fast-tracks Customs procedures to Lyon
Canada unveils new ship safety/security regulations
Thanks a million Stevenson, OMI managers rewarded handsomely for robust 2003 performance.
US didn't like Stolt's timeline Chemical carrier fixed prices months after it claimed to fix problem, causing feds to pull plug on amnesty, report says.
Eastwind damaged coral reef Florida officials say grounded bulker caused worst local environmental damage in a decade.
Lines launch Americas service Hanjin, K Line, MOL and Zim to use five ships for new route in Americas and Caribbean.
New ferries for Iranian owner Abadan Golden Waters to run cargo and passengerships to Kuwait.
Norway to cut tonnage tax Shipowners Association say planned changes should lure owners back home.
MSC in talks with Fincantieri Geneva-based owner is still hungry for more cruiseships.
Primorsk orders first suezmaxes Russian owner goes back to Hyundai for its largest sized tankers yet.
Bharati handles tug order Indian yard wins Qatari deal for two anchor-handling ships.
Aker Kvaerner prices low New Oslo listing for oil and gas company as bosses play safe on popular IPO.
Russians eye Viktor Lenac OMZ yard group expresses "unofficial" interest in bankrupt Croatian shipbuilder.
K Line and Zim swap slots Boxship giants cooperate on Asian, Mediterranean and US/Canadian west coast trades.
Volumes jump at PTP Malaysian container terminal Tanjung Pelepas reports 27% increase in first quarter throughput.
Austal seals HFD ro-pax order Greek ferry operator Hellas Flying Dolphins returns to Aussie fast ferry builder for fifth ship.
Samudera in Thai tie-up Indonesian shipowner looks to raise profile in Thailand via joint venture with shipping agency.
Norwegian shipping looks to improved operating conditions Norway's maritime industry, including the Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA) welcomes the intentions expressed in the White Paper on Shipping presented ...
B&N vessels too expensive for the Swedish state It will be more expensive for the Swedish state to charter three B&N vessels as combined icebreakers and coast ...
PSSA status for the Baltic Sea MEPC, the Maritime Environment Protection Committee of the IMO, today approved of the application to give the Baltic Sea, except ...
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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