Shippers, lines offer feedback on exemption for conferences THE debate over what, if anything, should replace the block anti-trust exemption for liner shipping conferences continues, with stakeholders submitting their comments on a European Commission paper which expressed concern over continuing anti-competitive proposals.
Support for cleaner shipping fuel gains ground A move to make the entire world merchant fleet switch from residual to the much more expensive distillate fuel made considerable headway at a recent meeting in Oslo of a working group on air pollution of the International Maritime Organisation .
Mitsui to retrain seamen and rework ships to improve safety MITSUI OSK Lines Ltd, Japan's second-largest shipping line, said it will retrain 6,000 seamen, revise operating manuals and reinforce old vessels to improve safety after four accidents this year.
Adapt or perish, box lines told "ADAPT or die" is the blunt message to container lines from their customers as both sides prepare for the end of the conference system and a deregulated marketplace.
Lines blasted for error strewn paper chase HALF of all problems in the supply chain are caused by incorrect documentation and bills of lading, a major shipper told the European Shippers Council's annual forum in Amsterdam.
Ladyman to probe crew certification BRITAIN is to set up an industry-wide working party to examine the issue of Certificates of Equivalent Competency, the official endorsements that allow holders of foreign licences to sail British ships.
Key US LNG plan wins federal support FEDERAL energy officials in the US have said the proposed Broadwater liquefied natural gas terminal in the middle of Long Island Sound would have little impact on the environment, handing a victory to the project's promoters, Trans- Canada and Shell.
Mandelson warns on EU power supplies The world cannot afford to see energy used as a "geopolitical bargaining chip", European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said yesterday, calling for firm world trade rules to guarantee Europe's supplies.
Changes ahead for Brittany Ferries ROSCOFF 21 November ' The management of French ferry operator Brittany Ferries is preparing for major changes as a result of the retirement of the company's founder and chairman Alexis Gourvennec, who is reported to be seriously ill
Schat-Harding extends to Iberia SCHAT-Harding, the lifeboats and davit supplier, has extended its wholly-owned service network with the purchase of Cadiz-based Equipos Aquanor
Quarter to forget for DryShips DRYSHIPS, the Greek bulk carrier specialist, suffered heavy losses in its third quarter, as previously disclosed FFA charges were compounded by additional negatives
Morocco seeks $32M for dredger Drapor MOROCCO'S government is looking for a minimum bid of euro25.4M ($32.54M) for state-owned dredging company Drapor
Margin squeeze eats into HSH profits LOWER interest margins have taken a toll on profits at shipping bank HSH Nordbank, notwithstanding strong demand for shipping loans
Agency suspected of human-trafficking GERMAN police have searched the offices of a ship and crewing agent in Bremen on suspicion of human-trafficking under cover of crew changes
LA-Long Beach approves clean-air plan Largest U.S. container complex approves $2-billion plan to cut ship and truck emissions by up to 52 percent over the next five years.
Report: CMA CGM thwarted in bid for Dubai's U.S. assets
Yangshan delays transpacific lane transfer from Waigaoqiao Shanghai International Port Group is delaying the shift of some transpacific services from Waigaoquio to Yangshan until next year, over fears of losing more cargo to Ningbo, according to sources.
Interview: Samskip's Icelandic routes form basis for Dane Michael Hassing's expansion plans
Economy stimulates volume at Durban terminal but crane productivity remains low
Three new intra-Asia loops to start in December
Port Synergy and MSC put pen to paper in Fos 2XL deal
Concor inks pact with Seaways for Punjab-Bangladesh link
Busan dockworkers vote for port labour supply reform
Lauritzen Kosan names the first two from Korea Lauritzen Kosan A/S named the first two of the eight ethylene carriers presently under construction at the IHP Shipyard ...
Fredericia shipyard logs another fine year Fredericia Skibsv'rft had another nice fiscal year 2005/06. The profit for the year ended on DKK 38 million, or ...
Greenland cruise vessel sold to US owner Arctic Umiaq Line of Nuuk has sold its passenger/cruise vessel Sarpik Ittuk to the Bahamas-registered Nova Cruising Ltd ...
Fuel oil cargo trade grows Volumes increasing this year and next, expert saying.
Clean ships conference announced San Diego to host industry gathering as port pollution controls gaining momentum.
'Landmark' ship emissions controls approved in California Port authorities giving green light to strict new air quality measures for ships.
WW struggles to meet self-imposed sulphur target Commitment to environmental policy made difficult by lack of good quality LSFO globally.
Switch to higher quality lubricant base oil formulations anticipated Shrinking capacity for Group I base oils could see marine lubricant producers switch more expensive formulations in the next five to ten years.
Analyst predicts strong crude price rebound Recent oil price weakness was temporary says oil analyst at investment bank.
CGES forecasts sees oil below $50 CGES predicts sharp oil price drop in first half of 2007 on OPEC failure to act on announced cuts.
Traders promoted at Dan-Bunkering
ARA market extremely quiet
Oil market slightly oversupplied, UAE says It remains unclear whether OPEC will cut output when it meets in December.
Appalling air quality good reason to abandon fuel oil bunkers The Hong Kong Shipowners Association wants SECAs to be scrapped and calls for ships to burn distillates.
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