Clemenceau controversy may doom shipbreaking in India INDIA's struggling shipbreakers fear doom for their industry if tighter environmental laws are introduced in the wake of the controversy over an asbestos-laden French aircraft carrier.
Shenzhen stays fourth busiest port in 2005 SHENZHEN handled a record number of containers in 2005, keeping its ranking as the world's fourth-busiest port, after rising trade increased cargo shipments through the southern Chinese city.
Patrick seeks to end Pacific National JV AUSTRALIA's biggest port operator, Patrick Corp Ltd, said it would seek to break up its Pacific National rail business with Toll Holdings Ltd, saying the 50:50 joint venture had become 'dysfunctional'.
QM2 deadlock continues as passengers threaten missed ports mutiny PASSENGERS aboard Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 are continuing to threaten to refuse to leave the ship when it reaches Rio de Janeiro, in a row over compensation for three lost port calls, writes Sandra Speares.
USCG clears Tsakos over Athos I spill THE US Coast Guard has absolved Tsakos Shipping & Trading of direct responsibility for the oil spill caused by the single-hull tanker Athos I in the Delaware River in November 2004, blaming the casualty on a submerged anchor of unknown origin.
König & Cie to repay investors König & Cie, the Hamburg financier caught up in the collapse of Great Western Steamship Co, has promised to repay investors.
London pays £2m football injury claim LLOYD'S and London company insurers are to pay a record £2m ($3.5m) to meet a personal injury claim by a UK footballer, writes James Brewer.
QM2 passengers threaten revolt DISGRUNTLED passengers aboard Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 are reportedly threatening a 'sit in' to protest against the reduced port calls
India, Bahamas co-operate on cruise INDIA and the Bahamas are to explore possibilities for co-operation in cruise shipping and the employment of Indian seafarers on Bahamas flag-ships
Caribbean terminal back in business HEAVY swell conditions at the oil terminal on the Netherlands Antilles island of St Eustatius have relented, allowing shipping operations to resume
MOU campaign reveals safety failings LIFE saving appliances, fire protection systems and unsatisfactory passage plans were the three concerns highlighted by an inspection campaign undertaken by Tokyo MOU
Updated: PSA talk Turkey as global port competition intensifies PSA International's position in Turkey could be decided within the next 10 days to a month as the situation regarding Mersin and Iskenderun ports becomes clearer.
Toll hasn't given up on Patrick Toll Holdings is back in 'intensive discussions' with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over its bid for rival Patrick, and has extended its takeover offer again, until February 13.
Japan leads Asian nations in accusing Brussels of being 'one-sided'
Rumours fly over China Merchants' possible takeover of Sinotrans
With Brussels set to veto Maut-tax refund, Berlin backs out of court clash
Kerala government seeks political clearance for Vizhinjam project
Future of Toll/Patrick JV looking shaky
Canadian Pacific Railway maps 24-hour intermodal terminal
Vladivostok strengthens position as 'Lord of the East'
Davie 'to be liquidated' Quebec shipyard Industries Davie is said to be set for liquidation and dismantling.
'It all happened so fast...' Deposed testimony on the Christmas Day grounding of the still-beached APL Panama has come to light.
Adventurer foreclosed Washington Mutual Bank has foreclosed its mortgage on Glacier Bay's expedition cruiseship Wilderness Adventurer.
BHP takes Clio Simeon Palios-controlled Diana Shipping has locked in another time charter at a premium to Baltic Exchange routes.
Is the loan bonanza over? Moore Stephens warns it is now or never to take advantage of "cheapest shipfinance in history".
Mutiny on the QM2? Passengers threaten to stage sit-in on Cunard liner that missed Caribbean calls after prang in Florida.
New head at Uljanik Croatian tanker and vehicle-carrier specialist announces new president.
DryShips in rate slide Release of new employment details does little to improve slump in share price.
Jinhui buys capesize Hong Kong owner moves up the bulker size range as it strikes a $60m deal to buy the Mineral Shanghai from Bocimar.
Danes move on India Nordana joint venture becomes first to directly invest in domestic shipping company.
Pirates captured off Somalia Another incident of suspected piracy thwarted by US Navy in some of the most dangerous waters in the world.
PSA holds firm Singapore ports group keeps pressure on DP World in race to acquire UK ports and ferries company by maintaining previous share price offer.
Havila returns to Leirvik Norwegian offshore owner orders supply ship at domestic yard where it has two anchor-handlers under construction.
Kawasaki and IHI to hike capacity Ban on bridge construction sees Japanese yards convert facilities into maritime plants.
Babcock goes unconditional Australian group waives 90% acceptance level for takeover of UK company and presses on regardless.
Short fix for GO Carriers Global Oceanic Carriers panamax bulker GO Faith chartered out for 40 days for Pacific Ocean transit.
Samsung targets shiprepair Korean yard group teams up with MISC yard in Malaysia to service LNG carriers.
SeaDrill back at Daewoo John Fredriksen offshore drilling firm exercises option for second semi-sub at Korean yard.
Hornbeck springs a leak Discharge of petrol from US owner's tank barge contained at New Haven.
Bunker costs send Florida shipowner under Great Western Steamship ceasing trans-Pacific operations citing bunker costs as a factor.
Anchor caused Athos I spill: Coast Guard Report blaming submerged anchor rather than operator error for 2004 Delaware River oil spill.
GAC Group marks 50th anniversary with expansion forecast Group president talks of huge potential for marine industries in four emerging economies.
Emissions lobby group welcomes new Secretary-General SEAaT (Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading) says farewell to Lisa Dwyer and welcomes new Secretary-General Cor Nobel.
Jiskoot announces new sulphur control software for blenders Jiskoot says its new sulphur control software for fuel oil blenders will ensure bunker suppliers can blend MARPOL compliant fuels.
Hong Kong: Suppliers to impose Lunar New Year surcharge
Density irregularities spotted in low sulphur Singapore fuels Alert goes out to DNVPS customers based on CP60-compliant bunker samples, highlighting various quality issues.
Busan New Port aims to be 'logistics hub' South Korea has opened its Busan New Port which aims to become "a logistics hub for northeast Asia".
Hong Kong clamps down on illicit marine diesel sales The Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has announced the effectiveness of its crackdown on sales of illicit marine diesel.
Emissions initiative invites participation from Asian ports Four east Asian ports have been invited to join a Pacific rim working group to look at ways of reducing ship emissions.
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