Indian shipyards find it hard to meet demand INDIAN shipyards have registered a hike in orders from eight billion rupees to 155 billion rupees (S$5.7 billion) over the last five years, as per industry estimates.
Westports on track for 4.3m box throughput Westports Malaysia became the first port in Port Klang to hit 4 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) on Sunday, which firmly places the port on the road to achieve a total container throughput of 4.3 million TEUs for fiscal 2007.
Pirates threaten to kill crew if ransom not met Pirates holding a Japanese chemical tanker off the northeastern coast of Somalia are demanding a million-dollar ransom or they threaten to kill its crew members, the United Nations said yesterday.
Row over Hebei Spirit discharge WRANGLE breaks out between operator of the stricken VLCC Spirit and South Korean officials over how to discharge remaining crude oil.
Tanker leaks 11,000 tonnes of crude in Korea's worst oil spill
Pacific lines cut more box capacity THE latest victim of the slowdown is a service operated jointly by CMA CGM plus three members of the New World Alliance.
Cardiff Marine swoops for Ocean Rig stake GEORGE Economou's bulk shipping company acquires around 34% of Norwegian drilling outfit.
Eyes and ears on the coast The National Coastwatch Institution is a modern day national treasure ' a true friend in need
How very kind of them PEOPLE who have not a shred of comprehension about the responsibilities of a shipmaster are able to pass judgement on professionals.
Apollo seals Regent deal PRIVATE equity powerhouse Apollo has confirmed a deal to acquire Regent Seven Seas Cruises from Carlson
Sea motorways deal for Italy, Spain ITALY'S and Spain's prime ministers have signed an agreement to develop a common policy on sea motorways during a summit at the Royal Palace in Naples
Galp signs €6bn deal with Libya PORTUGUESE energy company Galp Energia has signed a new agreement with Libya to develop gas and petrol reserves
RCCL and TUI go Deutsch ROYAL Caribbean Cruises and the German tourism and shipping group TUI have unveiled a 50:50 joint venture called TUI Cruises that will target the German-speaking market
SSAS found to be almost useless CONCERNS have been raised, and some possible solutions identified, on whether Ship Security Alert Systems can help to prevent acts of terrorism
NY-NJ probe of Waterfront Commission New York, New Jersey launch investigation into watchdog agency responsible for curtailing mob influence at the bistate port.
NYK starts Baltic feeder
MOL cuts more capacity to U.S. East Coast
FreightDesk in Jordan pact
GOP blocks Senate energy bill, short sea
APL revenue climbs 12%
Truck strike jams Italy boxes
Ebeling, Devine get Connie awards
Yang Ming, OOCL plan joint China-India service
Lines protest Tuticorin box rule
Calif. board approves emissions limits for ships, trucks
Korean spill a 'disaster' Minister declares Taean a disaster area following South Korea's worst ever oil spill.
Danaos orders three US-listed containership player goes to Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries for three 10,100-teu boxships.
Ram is a bull Greek owner Aries Maritime among US-listed dry-bulk players to see a day of gains as Wall Street preps for good news.
Mini-capes confirmed India's Essar Shipping and Logistics confirms $390m deal for six 104,000-dwt bulkers at STX Shipbuilding.
Argentine barge bash A bulker and a tank-barge collide in Argentina's Parana River, causing a fuel oil spill.
Pirates demand $1m ransom The gang who evaded US warships after seizing the Golden Nori (built 1997) have named their price for the release of the 22-crew onboard.
Box carriers pull back Four container line companies pull back capacity between Asia and the US east coast.
Red ink for FreeSeas Ion Varouxakis-led bulker player sees third quarter losses widen despite increase in revenue.
Pilot 'not competent' Coast Guard asks Cosco Busan pilot to turn in his federal license for alleged physical incompetence.
PV Trans worth $430m PetroVietnam's shipping arm tips the scales at VND 6.91 trillion after joining the Ho Chi Minh stock exchange.
Vyborg buys Dutch Oslo Marine's new shipping company has its first vessel, with more to come.
VLCC and boxship clash Samco tanker involved in collision in Red Sea, but no spill or injuries reported.
No rule change for Korea Maritime ministry says regulations on single-hulled tankers to remain the same following Hebei Spirit spill.
Cardiff Marine ups the stakes The tanker and bulker player increases its holding in Norway's Ocean Rig.
BC ferry waylaid by weather New Canadian vessel takes shelter in storms off California on its way from Germany's Flensburg yard.
Korea battles crude spill Thousands of workers tackling slick from Hebei Spirit VLCC as 10,500 tonnes of oil wash up on shore.
Fugro grows Dutch seismic outfit signs for two units at Norway's BMV with option for third vessel.
Ro-ro hits wharf in Jersey Bahamas-flagged vessel escapes undamaged after bump while docking in Channel Islands.
Lorenzo letting one go Philippine owner starts fleet renewal by putting 35-year-old multipurpose up for sale.
Greeks bulk up Hellenic shipowners continue to bet on the dry cargo market despite suggestions of turbulent times ahead.
Hosco crew "tried everything" Hebei Spirit tried desperately to avoid crane clash that spilled 10,500 tonnes of crude into Korean waters.
Japan holds 14 November list includes Wan Hai boxship pulled up for oily water separator deficiency.
Second time lucky for TUI German giant teams up with Royal Caribbean to form cruise joint-venture led by Richard Vogel.
Governor kicks up Hanjin stink Philippine official believes he was snubbed by "superior" Koreans at Subic Bay shipyard opening ceremony.
Attack off Lagos Product tanker master dives for cover after men wearing army fatigues board ship and open fire.
Mermaid orders at Jaya Recent Thoresen Thai spin-off wastes little time expanding, as it books new offshore support vessel.
Fantaasia trail run successful Kystlink took Fantaasia through a successful trail run between Hirtshals, Strømstad and Langesund over the weekend. A few adjustments are required to fit into the different ports. The passenger ferry is currently in Langesund and the final decision on when ...
Eckerö wants to buy the rest of the Birka Line shares Rederiaktiebolaget Eckerö now holds 96.1 per cent of the shares of Birka Line Abp. The intention of the company is to use its legal right to take over the rest of the shares too. During spring 2008 Birka Line ...
Göteborg becomes European headquarter in Maersk Line Göteborg will play a more imported role in the new Maersk Line organisation, which has been worked out by the Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding. In the new organisation Göteborg will be the European headquarter of Maersk Lines operation. The ...
Shipping's SOx emissions '97 times' aviation New study also claims shipping industry emits 213 times more SOx than all cars.
Oil terminal planned for St. Kitts and Nevis Project is part of Venezuelan scheme to help its neighbours cope with high fuel prices.
Rotterdam still tight for prompt
Fuel oil tender withdrawn Sources say bids were lower than expected and market is 'over-supplied'.
Maersk Line announces profits Asia-Europe routes see growth in volumes, but Asia-US routes in decline
South Korea oil spill cleanup needs 'two months' Oil has stopped leaking from the stricken oil tanker.
Monthly Japanese bunker price breaks record Monthly retroactive 180 cst bunker price up more than 80% year-on-year.
Singapore bunker fuels show 'consistent quality' Testing agency says Singapore remains one of the 'very few ports' which has successfully introduced a quality management system.
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