Port sector lags in ISPS readiness: IMO survey WHILE praising Singapore and India for their full ISPS compliance by July 1, International Maritime Organisation secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos said he was 'very disappointed' at the slow rate of global certification, particularly in the port sector.
Ships with stowaways could be considered ISPS violators SHIPS found to have stowaways on board after the July 1 deadline for International Ship and Port Facility Security Code implantation are likely to be automatically regarded by port states as not complying with the Code, warns North of England P&I club.
New Dominica Registry on roadshow to boost Asia presence THE newly established and up and coming maritime registry of the Caribbean island nation of the Commonwealth of Dominica is raising its profile and presence in Asia.
Chennai strike hits S'pore-based feeder lines A strike at India's Chennai Container Terminal has paralysed operations there, impacting a number of Singapore-based feeder lines and slowing cargo flows into and out of the P&O Ports terminal to a trickle.
Europe car ferries safer now: survey TRAVELLING by car ferry has become safer but a few ships still do not match international safety norms, according to the results of a survey of European ferry companies.
Air and Land Transport
Fuel price hikes may force United to cut staff UNITED Airlines, the world's second-largest carrier, may consider laying off more workers because of rising fuel prices, chief operating officer Peter McDonald said.
Qantas boss Dixon upbeat on airline industry outlook
Port sector lags in ISPS readiness: IMO survey WHILE praising Singapore and India for their full ISPS compliance by July 1, International Maritime Organisation secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos said he was 'very disappointed' at the slow rate of global certification, particularly in the port sector.
Ships with stowaways could be considered ISPS violators SHIPS found to have stowaways on board after the July 1 deadline for International Ship and Port Facility Security Code implantation are likely to be automatically regarded by port states as not complying with the Code, warns North of England P&I club.
New Dominica Registry on roadshow to boost Asia presence THE newly established and up and coming maritime registry of the Caribbean island nation of the Commonwealth of Dominica is raising its profile and presence in Asia.
Chennai strike hits S'pore-based feeder lines A strike at India's Chennai Container Terminal has paralysed operations there, impacting a number of Singapore-based feeder lines and slowing cargo flows into and out of the P&O Ports terminal to a trickle.
Europe car ferries safer now: survey TRAVELLING by car ferry has become safer but a few ships still do not match international safety norms, according to the results of a survey of European ferry companies.
Air and Land Transport
Fuel price hikes may force United to cut staff UNITED Airlines, the world's second-largest carrier, may consider laying off more workers because of rising fuel prices, chief operating officer Peter McDonald said.
Qantas boss Dixon upbeat on airline industry outlook
Montreal and Halifax supply situation soon to improve
Crude sharply lower after hints of big supply increase Oil prices down by around $1 per barrel as market gains confidence more oil supply is in the offing from OPEC and non-OPEC sources.
Bunker recovery operation expected to commence tomorrow Divers on site of the sunken Hyundai 105 today, salvors re-confirm no sign of bunker leaks.
Tokyo demand sees pick-up
Singapore bunker market easing after recent records Singapore bunker prices were revised down for the second consecutive day today, more than wiping out earlier gains.
Singapore product stocks in good shape
Mediterranean cargo movements leave Italian market cold
High costs blamed for FAMM's sudden market exit International supplier pulls out of Seattle market six months before storage terminal lease is due to expire.
Another slow morning in Rotterdam
Detained ship released following bunker payment A ship detained in Port Klang last week for non-payment of bunkers has been released following settlement of the claim.
Vopak deal to land Polish oil terminal network collapses Key customer and share owner PKN Orlen not able to agree terms with Vopak over Naftobazy oil product terminal deal.
Sunken ship: Salvors deny leakage reports
UAE trader buys majority stake in Indian supplier Orion Holdings Ltd. deepens its involvement in the Indian bunker market and plans additional barges.
Standard & Poors puts Horizon Lines on CreditWatch Move follows announcement of Carlyle Group sale
Jeffboat gets more orders from Vane Two 52,000 bbl tank barges with options for two more
New lease on life for Roehrig tugboat Atlantic Dry Dock completes life extension on time and on budget
Ken Bergquist to lead Maritime Security Institute President and Academic Dean of educational institution dedicated to maritime security and antiterrorism education, training, and research.
Kinnock plans to become a crusader for shipping NEIL Kinnock, the driving force behind a fundamental shift in European Union maritime policy, is planning an industry comeback.
Goodbye to dry bulk's giddy high DRY bulk rates are falling fast and will continue to plunge throughout the summer before bouncing back towards the end of the year, market observers predicted yesterday.
Petronas' Shamsul named as MISC head MALAYSIA International Shipping Corp is appointing a senior executive of Petronas, Dato' Shamsul Azhar Abbas, as its new managing director and chief executive.
Total cleared in Erika report FRENCH energy major TotalFinaElf was not qualified to detect the real state of corrosion of the Erika and cannot be held responsible for its condition, an influential report published today has found
Creditor banks back Nenaco plan TWO major creditors of Philippines ferry operator Negros Navigation Co (Nenaco) have given their approval in principle to the proposed rehabilitation plan
Hauliers react to Pyrenees gridlock A group of ship owners and road hauliers are getting together to launch a short-sea service between Bilbao, Spain and Dunkirk in northern France
Same but cheaper for Northern Isles THE ten companies that expressed an interest in tendering for the Scotland-Orkney/Shetlands ferry service will see today what is expected of them
SCI will not be privatised SHIPPING Corp of India will continue to be a public sector undertaking as the new Congress government has ruled out its privatisation
Europe's worst ferries in East Med A number of car ferries operating in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean have been identified in a new survey as inadequate as regards safety standards
U.S. ready for port security deadline Coast Guard security czar says ports, vessels ready to meet July 1 deadline for implementing new anti-terror plans.
Malaysia revamps maritime security
Carriers should offer IT solutions Ocean carriers have spent millions to develop information technology; it's time to offer it to their customers, execs say.
Democrats want trade deal to address labor, other issues
Mediterranean cargo explosion delays ships and freight Mushrooming volumes, along with immense ships are putting Mediterranean port infrastructure and feeder networks under severe strain delaying cargo by up to three weeks say industry insiders.
Patrick flags Melbourne expansion plans Terminal operator Patrick has promised a major expansion of its Melbourne facilities, provided it can obtain a clear statement of strategy and direction from the Port of Melbourne Corporation.
Korean shippers say they're suffering from increased costs
Rate rises prompt CMA CGM/Maruba joint Asia service
SITC and MOL to launch China/Japan service
K Line to triple Tacoma terminal
Volume growth prompts Northport development
Sinokor and MCL launch joint pendulm service
ANL to operate Shanghai Express with CMA CGM
Hamlin departure prompts APL appointments
Three owners order from the same Chinese yard
PSA Singapore to invest in super post panamax quay cranes
P&O Ports plans to break Chennai strike as port-users question 'credibility'
Fewer SFI shares to Frontline shareholders Frontline will only distribute 25 per cent of the shares under the listing of Ship Finance International (SFI) to current ...
Oversubscribed Stolt issue The recent Stolt Offshore right issue of USD 65.8 million (EUR 54.3 million) was oversubscribed by 60 per cent. 29.9 ...
Strike looming on Norway's domestic ferry routes Over 20 important ferry routes and two Coastal Express vessels - the "Midnatsol" and the "Nordnorge" - will be hit by strike ...
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