China demand to boost product tanker rates Asian hiring rates for oil product tankers may rise this week on expectations demand will increase, led by China.
Commodities shipping rates may rise Shipping rates for commodities may gain for a third week on a lower supply of ships because of port bottlenecks and transport demand for iron ore and grains.
Daewoo sees lower LNG ship demand Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co, the world's third largest shipyard, expects demand for ships that carry liquefied natural gas (LNG) to slow this year because of delays in LNG projects.
Strait Talk
Anniversaries that give food for thought LAST week, there was a poignant coincidence of anniversaries. March 6 marked the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the international convention that established what is now known as the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
China demand to boost product tanker rates Asian hiring rates for oil product tankers may rise this week on expectations demand will increase, led by China.
Commodities shipping rates may rise Shipping rates for commodities may gain for a third week on a lower supply of ships because of port bottlenecks and transport demand for iron ore and grains.
Daewoo sees lower LNG ship demand Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co, the world's third largest shipyard, expects demand for ships that carry liquefied natural gas (LNG) to slow this year because of delays in LNG projects.
Strait Talk
Anniversaries that give food for thought LAST week, there was a poignant coincidence of anniversaries. March 6 marked the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the international convention that established what is now known as the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Scrap rates surge to new high DEMOLITION rates have rocketed to all-time levels as shipowners refuse to scrap their ageing 'cash cows'.
Breakers offer top dollar as records fall
BIMCO's Melchiors 'relieved of duties' SURPRISE move sees secretary-general Carsten Melchiors replaced by industry veteran Torben C Skaanild.
LA traffic at risk over dirty trucks row CONTAINERS could be diverted to adjacent Long Beach unless split between ports is resolved soon.
Still cruisin' but dark clouds may be looming REGULATION, taxation and the environment will be high on the agenda at the Seatrade Cruise Convention.
Rule change threat to cruise ports AMERICAN ports tightened their links with the cruise industry following September 11, 2001, as the fear-of-flying factor took hold.
Gas price to soar as CNG takes over Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will take over from LNG within the next 15 years as the main way to transport gas in the Mediterranean and elsewhere
Prodigal Greeks return to home flag GREEK owners have notched up record tonnage increases and newbuilding orders over the past year, and are also returning to the Greek flag, a new annual report shows
GAC breaks into Lanka bunker market GAC Ships has been selected by the Ceylon Petroleum Corp as a joint venture partner to sell bunkers in Colombo port in a move that is expected to bring down prices, now among the highest in the region
Shanghai set for No.1 box crown THERE is a good chance that the port of Shanghai may move ahead of Singapore in the race to handle the most containers in 2008
California ignores Fed court ruling CALIFORNIA is continuing to enforce the use of low-sulphur fuel in auxiliary engines within 24n-m of the coast, despite a federal court ruling that the regulation is invalid
MOL lines up trio of new services MOL has announced the introduction of three new Asia-Middle East services, all starting in April 2008
Norden posts gigantic profit growth D/S Norden continues to amaze with its performance in 2007. In 2007, the profit was so high that the company's board and management has decided that every Norden employee will be awarded three months' extra pay on average as ...
More ports ' then Russian fleet can grow The Russian government program for the modernisation of the country's transport systems has been extended until 2015. The program for the development of sea transport includes an increase in port capacity so that it is 17 per cent larger than ...
Port of Tallinn extends tender period AS Tallinna Sadam (Port of Tallinn) has extended the period for the state procurement process involving the construction of a terminal until 15 April. The port company has received six offers. The objective is to build a new container terminal ...
First double-hull barge for Durban Smit Amandla Marine's double-hull vessel signals new era for South African delivery fleet.
Japan turns to emissions trading Environment minister says industries that invest in green technology should be rewarded.
California to enforce struck-down fuel rules Agency citing federal rules to keep auxiliary engine regulations in play despite court ruling.
Bunker market report from Praxis
No IFO bunkers at Paranagua Supplies tight in two Brazilian ports but Santos is back to normal.
Rotterdam market remains firm
Fishermen threaten port blockade over fuel costs Regional government minister rules out fuel subsidiaries and points to 'fuel efficiencies' as best way forward.
Cosmo to reduce bunker output The Japanese refiner will cut bunker fuel output by 10,000-15,000 mt per month.
New double-hulled tanker for Aegean Company says it will be taking delivery of seven other new-builds in the course of the year.
Oil storage project for Jebel Ali Port's bunker market set to grow on planned expansion at the port.
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