Plan for box terminal at Kochi port revived again THE on and off plans for the building of a container transhipment terminal at India's Kochi port is on again, but this time with more reasonable terms and concessions for global investors.
IRI opens branch in S'pore INTERNATIONAL Registries Ltd, the Asian unit of the administrator of the Marshall Islands ship registry, has opened a branch office in Singapore, adding to the growing number of branch offices of the world's ship registries.
NYK plans China port expansion NIPPON Yusen KK , Japan's largest shipping line, plans to expand its port loading operations in China as automakers including Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co start to export vehicles from there around Asia.
Myanmar and Thailand to build deep seaport MYANMAR and Thailand will start building a deep seaport at Dawei, southern Myanmar's Tanintharyi division, later this month under an economic cooperation strategy of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, the local Business Tank reported in its latest issue.
Installing defences against human errors THE scale and frequency of major maritime incidents has long been a concern to ship operators and their P&I Clubs.
Air and Land Transport
US may use Europe's data to test plane security system STYMIED by the domestic airlines in trying to test a massive new computer system meant to identify people who are risks to civil aviation, the government is thinking of using data collected by European airlines instead, an official said on Sunday night.
THAI cuts domestic fares by up to 40%
Global air traffic likely to rise 4% this year: ICAO
China considers setting up budget airlines: report
SIA to fly to Shenzhen
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Port Shots HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipbuilder, and its affiliate won an order to build five container ships from South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co for US$348 million.
Plan for box terminal at Kochi port revived again THE on and off plans for the building of a container transhipment terminal at India's Kochi port is on again, but this time with more reasonable terms and concessions for global investors.
IRI opens branch in S'pore INTERNATIONAL Registries Ltd, the Asian unit of the administrator of the Marshall Islands ship registry, has opened a branch office in Singapore, adding to the growing number of branch offices of the world's ship registries.
NYK plans China port expansion NIPPON Yusen KK , Japan's largest shipping line, plans to expand its port loading operations in China as automakers including Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co start to export vehicles from there around Asia.
Myanmar and Thailand to build deep seaport MYANMAR and Thailand will start building a deep seaport at Dawei, southern Myanmar's Tanintharyi division, later this month under an economic cooperation strategy of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, the local Business Tank reported in its latest issue.
Installing defences against human errors THE scale and frequency of major maritime incidents has long been a concern to ship operators and their P&I Clubs.
Air and Land Transport
US may use Europe's data to test plane security system STYMIED by the domestic airlines in trying to test a massive new computer system meant to identify people who are risks to civil aviation, the government is thinking of using data collected by European airlines instead, an official said on Sunday night.
THAI cuts domestic fares by up to 40%
Global air traffic likely to rise 4% this year: ICAO
China considers setting up budget airlines: report
SIA to fly to Shenzhen
Log Book
Port Shots
Port Shots HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipbuilder, and its affiliate won an order to build five container ships from South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co for US$348 million.
Plan for box terminal at Kochi port revived again THE on and off plans for the building of a container transhipment terminal at India's Kochi port is on again, but this time with more reasonable terms and concessions for global investors.
IRI opens branch in S'pore INTERNATIONAL Registries Ltd, the Asian unit of the administrator of the Marshall Islands ship registry, has opened a branch office in Singapore, adding to the growing number of branch offices of the world's ship registries.
NYK plans China port expansion NIPPON Yusen KK , Japan's largest shipping line, plans to expand its port loading operations in China as automakers including Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Co start to export vehicles from there around Asia.
Myanmar and Thailand to build deep seaport MYANMAR and Thailand will start building a deep seaport at Dawei, southern Myanmar's Tanintharyi division, later this month under an economic cooperation strategy of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, the local Business Tank reported in its latest issue.
Installing defences against human errors THE scale and frequency of major maritime incidents has long been a concern to ship operators and their P&I Clubs.
Air and Land Transport
US may use Europe's data to test plane security system STYMIED by the domestic airlines in trying to test a massive new computer system meant to identify people who are risks to civil aviation, the government is thinking of using data collected by European airlines instead, an official said on Sunday night.
THAI cuts domestic fares by up to 40%
Global air traffic likely to rise 4% this year: ICAO
China considers setting up budget airlines: report
SIA to fly to Shenzhen
Log Book
Port Shots
Port Shots HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipbuilder, and its affiliate won an order to build five container ships from South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co for US$348 million.
Stena Oil takes new bunker tanker on T/C to support growth Gothenburg-based bunker supplier Stena Oil AB announced today that it has signed a two-year charter agreement with a local tanker operator. The company said the new charter will support further growth and meet client demand in a growing market.
GAC signs global network agreement with Wilford & McKay
Istanbul MGO feels the cold
Operational issues dominate Egyptian market Operational issues are rife in Egypt at the moment. In Port Suez, good avails were reported, however extreme weather conditions are hampering deliveries...
Bearish sentiment sees demand slow down on the rock
New owners for UK bunkering venture, launch due this summer The Greek owners of Portland Bunkers International Limited (PBI), a venture that is in the process of setting up a bunkering facility at Portland on the south coast of England, have entered an agreement to sell 100% of its shares in PBI to a UK registered downstream energy company. PBI plans to offer a convenient and competitively priced bunkering stop for vessels trading in Europe.
P&I claims set to soar Increased freight rates, tougher conventions and softer dollar don't help
MAN B&W offers new LNG ship engine ME-GI engine design builds on experience from the earlier MC-GI combined with developments in the latest electronically controlled ME engines
Political pressure piles on shipping chiefs to hit ISPS deadline BRITAIN'S shipping authorities are under political pressure to secure 100% compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility code by the July 1 deadline, according to sources in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Only two tankers for sale, says Prisco PRIMORSK Shipping Corp has confirmed that it plans to sell two product tankers, but has denied that the offering represents the fag end of a bid to offload up to 12 ships, writes Hugh O'Mahony.
Willis warns of stress caused by QM2-type super-risks A WARNING that new risks on the scale of the Queen Mary 2 could place extra strains on the marine insurance market has come from experts at broking group Willis, writes James Brewer.
Owners fear greater losses arising from new cargo regime THE world's shipowners risk being dangerously exposed to financial loss under an emerging new cargo liability regime currently being debated at the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.
Erika warrants turn diplomatic MALTA has insisted that as state officials, Malta Maritime Authority's Dr. Marc Bonello and Lino Vasselo, enjoy state immunity after a French judge threatened warrants for their arrest
New EU demands for VDRs DEADLINES for fitting voyage data recorders (VDRs) to ships should be brought forward to help bring "criminal sanctions" against maritime polluters, says a Finnish MEP
V.Ships Agency opens Fujairah facility V.SHIPS Agency today opened its 2,800 m' purpose-built storage, warehousing and office facility in Fujairah port, underlining its increased presence in the UAE
New contract benefits Glasgow ANGLO-Eastern Group today announced the signing of a contract for the technical and crew management of Dockwise' heavy lift fleet of 19 ships
Jamnagar prepares for ISPS THE Reliance Terminal at Jamnagar, India is urging ships to send pre-arrival information in the new standard format at least 24 hours in advance of arrival, says GAC India
Baltic port seeks more cash UST-Luga, Russia's newest Baltic port, is seeking to raise fresh capital to expand its burgeoning coal shipments
Trade outlines 'principles' for FMC Groups hope checklist will guide agency as it considers OSRA relief for non-vessel-operating common carriers.
West Coast truck waits reduced Truck lines vanish since Calif. idling law took effect last year; employers, labor spar over reasons.
Short-sea shipping faces obstacles Coastwise transport has array of commercial, regulatory obstacles to overcome before it's a viable alternative to trucking, experts say.
Sale of Uniport drastically changes face of Rotterdam box-handling scene Uniport is to be sold to Steinweg Handelsveem, a move which implies Hans Vervat will completely quit Rotterdam maritime container transhipment, having recently sold Uniport's sister-terminal Hanno.
Carriers refused to pay Hutchison UK's security charge Shipping lines have refused to pay Hutchison Ports UK's security charge, to be levied on February 1, and so the operator decided to direct the charge at forwarders and agents.
Cochin Port goes ahead with re-bidding Vallarpadam transhipment terminal
AADA prolongs peak season surcharge
EWS 2003 freight figures up, on end to 'clandestine entrants' disruption
Port of Portland clears three-day ice-storm backlog
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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