Hutchison to build more terminals in Shenzhen HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, the world's biggest port operator, will build more container terminals in Shenzhen.
Indon navy to get new ships, steps up security THE Indonesian navy will spend part of the US$1.9 billion it expects to be allocated in the state budget in the next five years on naval vessels, said navy chief Slamet Soebianto.
Shanghai port's October container volume up 21% SHANGHAI International Port Co, which operates China's busiest port, handled 21 per cent more containers in October than a year earlier, after rising exports from the country increased shipments.
Carnival names Marlow as president and MD of luxury Cunard Line
Zheng He memorial shipyard opens
Logistics
TNT launches one-hour pick-up service GLOBAL logistics group TNT has launched a guaranteed pick-up within an hour service across 11 key Asia-Pacific cities.
PWC Logistics posts 35% increase in Q3 net profit KUWAITI logistics firm Public Warehousing Co, which has won multi-billion dollar contracts this year to supply US troops in Iraq, posted a 35 per cent increase in third-quarter net profit to 39.6 million dinars .
TNT, Japan Post in strategic tie-up TNT, the world's leading mail, express & logistics provider, is forging a strategic partnership with Japan Post which will build on the strengths of TNT's global network and Japan Post's strong domestic position.
Hutchison to build more terminals in Shenzhen HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, the world's biggest port operator, will build more container terminals in Shenzhen.
Indon navy to get new ships, steps up security THE Indonesian navy will spend part of the US$1.9 billion it expects to be allocated in the state budget in the next five years on naval vessels, said navy chief Slamet Soebianto.
Shanghai port's October container volume up 21% SHANGHAI International Port Co, which operates China's busiest port, handled 21 per cent more containers in October than a year earlier, after rising exports from the country increased shipments.
Carnival names Marlow as president and MD of luxury Cunard Line
Zheng He memorial shipyard opens
Logistics
TNT launches one-hour pick-up service GLOBAL logistics group TNT has launched a guaranteed pick-up within an hour service across 11 key Asia-Pacific cities.
PWC Logistics posts 35% increase in Q3 net profit KUWAITI logistics firm Public Warehousing Co, which has won multi-billion dollar contracts this year to supply US troops in Iraq, posted a 35 per cent increase in third-quarter net profit to 39.6 million dinars .
TNT, Japan Post in strategic tie-up TNT, the world's leading mail, express & logistics provider, is forging a strategic partnership with Japan Post which will build on the strengths of TNT's global network and Japan Post's strong domestic position.
Lamoureux gets chop as Brussels rethinks policies FRANCOIS Lamoureux, director general in the European Commission's Transport Ministry, has been ousted from his job and is expected to leave the commission at the end of the year.
Thai vessel hijacked and crew held in fourth attack off Somalia A THAI cargoship was hijacked off Somalia on Monday and its crew taken hostage for ransom, it was learnt yesterday, writes Marcus Hand in Singapore.
Omega is third player to seek place in sun with Bermuda operation LLOYD'S vehicle Omega Underwriting is well on the way to opening a Bermuda operation ' the third such project to be unveiled from Lime Street in the last couple of weeks.
Lloyd's wins go-ahead to set up reinsurance operation in China LLOYD'S has been given the green light to establish an on-shore reinsurance operation in China, and opened its own doors more widely to Chinese interests, writes James Brewer.
Lloyd's List online gets ABCE approval WOULD YOU drive a car without an MOT? Fix a ship without an ISM certificate? Enter the US without ISPS compliance?
Dragados moves into Portugal SPANISH terminal operator Dragados and Portuguese port operator Mota Engil have set up a joint venture company to operate a multi-purpose terminal at Setubal
Norfolkline launches fleet review FOLLOWING its takeover of NorseMerchant Ferries, AP Møller subsidiary Norfolkline has launched a fleet review
CBP steps up commercial enforcement Customs plans to renew efforts aimed at trade compliance after emphasis on anti-terror security measures (left) since 9/11 attacks.
US shippers 'apoplectic' about outsourcing security data US shippers are reeling from the suggestion that the private sector could become involved in collecting information for cargo security.
Yantian rises to Nansha challenge Yantian Port is trying to minimise the loss of its cargo to Nansha Port by investing further in an expansion project with its partner, Hutchison Port Holdings.
Owners holiday season is over as autumn clouds gather
Feeder lines reach for bigger slice of the pie
Rotterdam carriers to pay their dues
Tema terminal opens for business
Industrial action hits Brazilian ports
CP Ships profit boost as HLCL executives appointed to the board
Color Line threatens legal action against Strømstad Color Line threatens legal action against Strømstad to stop Kystlink establishing a route from Langesund in Telemark. According to local ...
Shipowners in developing countries flags home The developing countries' share of the world merchant fleet increased from 21.2 per cent in 2003 to 22.6 per cent ...
Norwegian tanker in tow after power loss Norwegian product tanker "Sten Odin" suffered an engine breakdown late Tuesday south west of the Shetland Island and has been ...
Suriname offers competive prices and expanded supply State-owned bunker supplier has some of the best prices in the region and is planning future expansion.
Risk-taking shipowners reluctant to hedge bunker exposure Ship manager says the risk-taking nature of shipowners means they are reluctant to hedge their exposure to bunker prices despite the benefits.
Legislators asked to impose per-container emission fee State legislators will be lobbied next year to adopt a shipping-container fee or some other mechanism that is sufficient to fund cleanup at the ports.
Suppliers mulling legal action against cargo trader Suppliers censured by Singapore's MPA for supplying off-spec fuels are considering taking legal action against international oil trading firm.
DESC announces two new contracts New contracts including navy fuel supplies awarded by US Department of Defense organisation.
Rotterdam steady Wednesday morning
Refinery maintenance set to reduce ExxonMobil's Singapore supply Maintenance work on ExxonMobil's visbreaker is expected to reduce the Singapore refinery's sales of bunker fuel this month.
Saudi Arabia to maintain full Asian crude volume Saudi Arabia will maintain its crude oil supply to Asian importers at full contracted volumes for December.
New contact numbers for Petrobras Singapore
Singapore: Prompt dates deferred on low supplies Prompt deliveries pushed back until mid-November as Singapore market remains short of bunker fuel supplies.
Curacao looks to offer 'bunker only' rates Bunker supplier Curoil seeking to cut calling costs for ships to boost bunkering.
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
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