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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.

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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.

Admiralty Casebook

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.

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Fifty-six orders expected for 12,500-TEU vessels: study NOL to order eight 10,000-TEU containerships for APL Shenzhen's SCT welcomes new TS Line service OOIL's money man to retire, Citigroup veteran appointed Hanjin combines loops into new Med-Asia-US service Zim to buy two 2,450-TEU ships for 2010-11 delivery Liverpool gets government go-ahead for new postpanamax terminal Korean Air starts thrice weekly charter service to Calgary Overcapacity prompts Air Canada to end freighter service to China Qantas sells 4.2pc stake in Air New Zealand; expands Jet Airways codeshare

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Four Soft clinches deal with Yusen Air & Sea Service Co. Coast Guard rescues 22 stranded sailors off Porbandar UAE seeks more Indian rice EU wants concessions on food products exports to India Board, farmers to grow & export spices Port of Venice opens office in Mumbai Cochin Port to adopt 24x7 work norm from July 1 VCTPL celebrates 4 years of successful operations Govt draws up plan to raise grain output Rice to address US India Business Council

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JUNE 28, 2007
IMO calls for action on piracy off Somalia K-Sea buys Smith and Sirius Navibulgar for sale CTSI clinches new Subic terminal contract

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JUNE 28, 2007
Coast Guard orders eight CPB's at Bollinger Wärtsilä boosts propeller manufacturing capacity

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JUNE 28, 2007
Calypso Marine pleads guilty to dumping oily waste at sea Vancouver, USA port board Oks Columbia Waterfront lease Coast Guard cutter HEALY returns to homeport in Seattle Large Chittenden Locks reopened following repairs Trinity buys 20 percent of new railcar leasing firm

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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?

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JUNE 28, 2007
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 Owners taking risks on newbuild contracts Taharoa pumping to take longer EC targets waste reception sloths Tata Power looks to acquire tonnage Spain sent formal cabotage notice CMA CGM 'wants Santos terminal' India refloats wheat tender Hapag to join NZ-Asia service Pasha refloating attempt today NOL to order 10,000-teu ships

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JUNE 28, 2007
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 FDA detains Chinese seafood Beef agreement eludes US, Japan Lawmakers push rail tax credit Deutsche Bahn to buy 2 European freight railroads Coast Guard judges under fire NOL to order eight 10,000-TEU ships 3PD acquires Affinity Logistics Seaway agency lowers 2007 forecast

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JUNE 28, 2007
APL to order bigger and faster ships Maersk fits GPS tracking system to its NA gensets DB to take over EWS and Transfesa MacAndrews starts reefer Xpress service ICF back in profit

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JUNE 28, 2007
Gas Shanghai leaves master behind StealthGas ship leaves Vietnam six weeks after fatal collision as investigation and legal wrangles rumble on. Economou buys into Top DryShips chief pumps $14m into Greek tanker owner, building stake to 11%. Norden banks profit Danish owner raises earnings forecast after selling 2006-built handymax bulker. Crew flee Bourbon ship Sixty-three people evacuated from offshore support vessel as water floods engine room off Congo. Jo Tankers in water deal Bergen chemical-carrier operator to carry Norwegian glacial spring water to US. CSC scales back plans Sri Lanka's Ceylon Shipping Corp shelves tanker purchase plan and turns attention to smaller coastal vessel. Buquebus deal delayed Spanish competition authorities to examine Balearia's bid for domestic rival. Sea-Cargo heads to Denmark Norwegian short-sea company puts new ro-ro into service to Esbjerg. PSC reborn Malaysian shipbuilder to become Boustead Heavy Industries as orders roll in. NYK inks pellet deal Japanese owner to transport 60,000 tons a year from Canada for domestic power company. Tata talks continue Indian power group meeting shipowners to discuss Indonesia coal transport. More for China Merchants Shanghai-listed owner brings VLCC orderbook at Dalian to six units with order for new duo. New ownership for Herning Danish shipowner's 77-year-old founder Vitta Lysgaard passes on torch to younger domestic group. Lengthy process Efforts to right listing capesize bulker off New Zealand expected to take up to ten days to complete. NOL does it by halves Singapore liner giant pens $1bn eight-ship order at Korean yard with another octet expected. Peene to pocket cash More state aid announced for Germany's shipyard sector in bid to modernise facilities.

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JUNE 28, 2007
NOL orders eight 10,000-TEU ships for APL Maersk raising bunker surcharge in Med to U.S., Canada trade FEFC sets August BAF, CAF rates MacAndrews offers ocean alternative to Spain's fresh produce market K-Sea acquires companies in Hawaii, Seattle Isbre contracts with Jo Tankers Air India enters freighter market FedEx Express expands in China Airbus to open assembly plant in China Deutsche Bahn ready to move on EWS, Transfesa deals Wal-Mart's Chinese imports cost 300,000 U.S. jobs in 2006 Global Logistics Institute honors Tyndall South Korea ends suspension of 6 U.S. meat plants Kazakhstan ag minister goes to Washington Indian utility may expand into shipping Almanza appointed USDA's chief of food safety and inspection SoCal ports delay truck re-regulation plan by two months Alameda Corridor passes 35% capacity Port Jersey Channel dredging could start this summer

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JUNE 28, 2007
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 ...

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JUNE 28, 2007
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.