EU to vote on dock liberalisation in January THE European Parliament is set for a January vote on a hotly contested Bill designed to liberalise cargo handling at European Union seaports after an inconclusive debate on Tuesday in the assembly's Transport Committee.
Dry bulk freight rates slip to 2-month low THE cost of shipping commodities such as iron ore and coal fell for a sixth consecutive day, reaching its lowest in more than two months, as ships available for November hire outnumbered cargoes.
Busan Port handles 1.1% more boxes in Oct HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, Hanjin Shipping Co and other operators of South Korea's Busan Port, the world's fifth-busiest, handled 1.1 per cent more containers last month, helped by growing trade with the United States and Europe.
Tanker freight rates seen extending last week's gains
Kuwait lends Bahrain money to build port
Man-made noise threatens marine mammals: report
Logistics
Logistics behind the glitz THE glamour of the catwalk, fashion spreads in glossy magazines and the ringing of cash registers in high street boutiques: these are the visible parts of the global garment business.
FedEx sees Asia boost from new China hub FEDEX Corp, the world's top air express shipper, expects a boost from its new China hub to be opened in late 2008, as the industry is set to benefit from a continuing inter-Asia cargo growth, a senior executive said recently.
EU to vote on dock liberalisation in January THE European Parliament is set for a January vote on a hotly contested Bill designed to liberalise cargo handling at European Union seaports after an inconclusive debate on Tuesday in the assembly's Transport Committee.
Dry bulk freight rates slip to 2-month low THE cost of shipping commodities such as iron ore and coal fell for a sixth consecutive day, reaching its lowest in more than two months, as ships available for November hire outnumbered cargoes.
Busan Port handles 1.1% more boxes in Oct HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, Hanjin Shipping Co and other operators of South Korea's Busan Port, the world's fifth-busiest, handled 1.1 per cent more containers last month, helped by growing trade with the United States and Europe.
Tanker freight rates seen extending last week's gains
Kuwait lends Bahrain money to build port
Man-made noise threatens marine mammals: report
Logistics
Logistics behind the glitz THE glamour of the catwalk, fashion spreads in glossy magazines and the ringing of cash registers in high street boutiques: these are the visible parts of the global garment business.
FedEx sees Asia boost from new China hub FEDEX Corp, the world's top air express shipper, expects a boost from its new China hub to be opened in late 2008, as the industry is set to benefit from a continuing inter-Asia cargo growth, a senior executive said recently.
Clipper plans $280m splurge on bulkers DANISH-Bahamian owner and operator Clipper is poised for a big pre-Christmas spend on a fleet of handysize bulkers at a cost likely to exceed $280m.
Owners give positive verdict on Brussels Erika 3 package MORE than a year behind schedule and after last-minute tinkering, the European Commission published its third package of maritime safety legislation yesterday. The industry verdict? Positive.
Barrot backs ports services European Union Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot said yesterday that he would persevere with the controversial port services directive despite attacks from all sides, writes Justin Stares in Brussels .
Imarex and NOS bunker derivatives move NORWEGIAN futures exchange Imarex and its clearing house partner NOS are to offer screen trades in bunker fuel derivatives from December 5, writes Neville Smith.
De Savary enters the Lion's Den FORMER Thamesport, A&P Appledore and Falmouth Oil Services boss Peter de Savary has been appointed chairman of Millwall Holdings, the AIM-listed company that owns Millwall FC, writes David Osler.
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?
AWB guarded over kickbacks scandal AWB Ltd managing director Andrew Lindberg today deflected questions about the company's involvement in the oil-for-food bribery scandal
New luxury condo ship plan ANOTHER luxury condominium vessel concept has emerged, seeking to follow in the footsteps of The World and previously announced plans by Four Seasons
Philippines will suffer as wages rise FILIPINO Shipowners Association president Carlos Salinas has warned that the continued increase in seafarer wages will hit the country's manning industry
Grounded tanker salvage continues SALVAGE efforts continue today to free the Liberian-flagged tanker Sperchios that grounded yesterday off the Puerto Rico port of Guayanilla
Cruise rebounds as fuel moderates CRUISE line stocks have rebounded as operating costs, especially fuel prices, moderated in the weeks since hurricanes Karina and Rita
Migrant smugglers sentenced FIVE convicted Dominican migrant smugglers were sentenced yesterday in a US Federal Court in Puerto Rico to a total prison term of 73 years
Maher Terminals seeking investor Largest marine terminal operator in Port of New York/New Jersey is seeking a strategic partner to help finance expansion.
FMC reviews goals
Setback for EU port deregulation
The Journal of Commerce offers teleconference on liner consolidation
SITC enters terminal construction business in Qingdao SITC Group in China will participate in the construction of a container terminal for the very first time, starting with the company's base in China's Qingdao.
Independent-minded Maher offer strategic minority stake US-based Maher Terminals are offering a minority stake to a strategic investor, but have ruled out any co-operation which could threaten their independence.
Owners look for New Year cheer as fall in activity could presage Xmas lull
Smit and unions to talk
Cargo migration could see ro-ro operators swap to lo-lo
Patrick profit slips
Visakha terminal touts clear quays
Box line consolidation hits Shipping Australia
Ukrainian mainports in race to end of 2005
New free trade zone at Inchon Port
Delmas and MOL to continue E. Africa service after PONL departure
Swedish tonnage tax decision delayed The Swedish tonnage based tax system investigation will file a proposal in January next year. A decision can then be ...
Confusion over ports directive in Parliament The debate in the EU Parliament's Committee on Regions and Transports on the EU Commission's proposal on a new port ...
South African service sold to Mitsui A.P. Møller-Mærsk has made an agreement with Japanese Mitsui OSK Line for the takeover of P&O Nedlloyd's South ...
Houston finishes quiet, prices steady Prices move little as demand falls ahead of US Thanksgiving long weekend.
Freeport bunkers by barge only Refinery re-opens first loading terminal, but vessel traffic limiting bunkers to barge delivery.
DOE & API: Latest US inventory figures US inventories of crude and key products rose last week.
Hong Kong ready for MARPOL Annex VI ratification Hong Kong on course to submit the legislation next year, but its potential SECA status is less clear.
Imarex to enter $60 billion bunker fuel derivatives market Imarex says it will be the only global market place offering electronic trading of bunker fuel derivatives with straight-through clearing.
Rotterdam bunkers little change despite overnight crude gains
Bunker supplier seeks listings in Johannesburg and London Bunker supplier to list on the Johannesburg stock exchange on November 25 may also consider a listing in London to fund ambitious future expansion.
Repsol reports rise in Peru volumes on back of Chile shortages Supplier reports benefits from shortages in the Chilean market, discusses South American expansion.
Algeciras volumes rise, supplies at anchorage surge In the period January to September, bunker volumes in Algeciras have risen significantly, with supplies at anchorage rising 25%.
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