Birkart tapping Asian demand for European fashion goods Returning to their Asian textile roots some 30 years on, German logistics group Birkart Globistics is tapping the rapidly rising demand for European branded fashion goods across the region, through its expertise in this specialised logistics area.
CIMC buys 80% stake in Dutch box firm Burg China International Marine Containers Co, the world's largest maker of freight containers, said it bought a majority stake in the Netherlands' Burg Industries BV, as it seeks to expand in Europe and extend its product range.
China's demand for ore, coal forces up freight rates China's strong demand for coal and iron ore is adding to the upward pressure on freight rates, which have risen sharply as the ship line-up builds in Australia after storm disruptions early this month.
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Push for better safety valves on LPG carriers A RECENT investigation in the UK into the release of about 66 tonnes of propane at the Fawley Marine Terminal has led to several recommendations to improve the safety of valve arrangements on all liquefied gas carriers.
Birkart tapping Asian demand for European fashion goods Returning to their Asian textile roots some 30 years on, German logistics group Birkart Globistics is tapping the rapidly rising demand for European branded fashion goods across the region, through its expertise in this specialised logistics area.
CIMC buys 80% stake in Dutch box firm Burg China International Marine Containers Co, the world's largest maker of freight containers, said it bought a majority stake in the Netherlands' Burg Industries BV, as it seeks to expand in Europe and extend its product range.
China's demand for ore, coal forces up freight rates China's strong demand for coal and iron ore is adding to the upward pressure on freight rates, which have risen sharply as the ship line-up builds in Australia after storm disruptions early this month.
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Push for better safety valves on LPG carriers A RECENT investigation in the UK into the release of about 66 tonnes of propane at the Fawley Marine Terminal has led to several recommendations to improve the safety of valve arrangements on all liquefied gas carriers.
Liner industry backs US emissions proposal WSC supports US proposal for the burning of distillate fuels with a sulphur content of 0.1% in defined urban coastal areas.
Marpol Annex VI a step closer in US
NOL to splurge on 10,000 teu boxships NORMALLY conservative shipowner intends to spend $1bn on eight 10,000 teu vessels.
IMO makes fresh plea over Somalia piracy MARITIME body to ask UN Security Council to further intervene to prevent piracy and hijacking in Somali ports.
Estonia shines from under the shadows THE Port of Tallinn's expansion plans are fuelled by roaring trade with its dominant neighbours.
Building bridges WHAT changes can the industry expect as DNV's Tor Svenson takes the chairmanship of IACS?
Economou buys into Top Dryships chairman George Economou and connected companies have amassed 3.7M shares in Top Tankers, bringing their total ownership up to 10.7%
Senate joins in short sea effort BOTH houses of the US Congress appear to be jumping onto the Short Sea bandwagon, especially where the Great lakes are concerned
Liner companies back lower-sulphur fuels LINER companies rallied on Thursday to support US government proposals on maritime air pollution issues
Pasha refloating operation begins AN initial attempt today to refloat the grounded Pasha Bulker appears not to have worked
Stealthgas carrier released STEALTHGAS-operated LPG carrier Gas Shanghai was released from detention this morning after completion of an investigation into 'criminal negligence'
CG rebukes hearing criticisms CHARGES made in a US newspaper that the Coast Guard's hearing officers don't give mariners a fair shake were rebuffed yesterday by a top admiral
Ports delay decision on clean-trucks rule LA, Long Beach will take at least two more months to evaluate comments on their proposed Clean Air Action Plan.
World Shipping Council backs emissions plan
IAS-Trinium rolls out truck dispatch system in Oakland
Drop in shipping accidents in the Baltic The annual number of shipping accidents in the Baltic Sea area, including accidents resulting in oil spills, has decreased for ...
Passengers evacuated from Disko II The explorer cruise vessel Disko II was yesterday evacuated on a position off Godhavn in Greenland after a grounding. The ...
Bergen Yard buys the Skarveland Group Shipbuilding group Bergen Yards has acquired the aluminium products to work boats producer Skarveland Group for an unknown price. To ...
Viswa Lab sounds alarm on asphaltenes Fuel testing agency says fuels with high asphaltenes appear to be cause of recent spate of broken piston rings and filter choking.
Strong demand for low-sulphur product Ship operators in ARA buying LSFO as SECA deadline approaches.
Bunker surcharges up again Maersk Line increases Bunker Adjustment Factor between Mediterranean and North America for the second time in three months.
Clean fuel demand drives Chemoil storage expansion Public hearing in Long Beach this week on proposed expansion to Chemoil's waterfront storage facility.
Rotterdam: Many suppliers fully booked this month
Singapore: Residual fuel stocks rebound Late June cargo arrivals boost fuel oil stocks.
Moves to reduce oil dependency could hit OPEC supplies OPEC president says producers need "security of demand" to keep oil flowing.
Bangladesh competes for bunker-tanker new builds Cost of building a bunker tanker in Bangladeshi shipyards is 20% cheaper than in China, shipbuilder claims.
Melbourne spot market out of 180 cst material Supplies of spot 180 cst bunker fuel expected to return in early August.
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