Cruise companies sue over Alaska passenger tax An industry group representing Carnival Corp, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and four other cruise ship companies sued to overturn a US$46 a passenger tax passed by Alaska voters.
Global outlook uncertain, says Qantas Australian flag-carrier Qantas said yesterday it was yet to see any improvement in business conditions and could not predict the timing of a recovery in the global aviation market.
STX Pan Ocean eyes huge deal with Vale STX Pan Ocean Co, South Korea's biggest commodity shipping line, rose to a one-month high in Seoul trading after saying it was in talks with Vale SA on a deal that may be its largest ever contract.
FedEx: profit halved in Q1/2009/10 The US-based parcel service provider FedEx, like its competitor UPS, has announced that it is to increase its prices following another massive decline in profit. FedEx, which is he...
Menlo Worldwide Logistics strengthens management team in Europe Menlo Worldwide Logistics, a global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc, has made a series of new appointments to strengthen its management team in Europe and further develop its q...
Garbe investing EUR 15 million in port of Duisburg The German logistics real estate developer Garbe Logistic AG is to build a new logistics centre for Reiner Bohnen, a freight forwarder, and Danone Waters at the logport grounds in ...
C.H. Robinson buys Rosemont Farms and Quality Logistics Third-party logistics service provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has acquired two companies: Rosemont Farms Corp. Inc, a produce marketing company; and Quality Logistics LLC, a non-a...
France: go-ahead for EUR 7 billion 8-point transport plan The French council of ministers has decided to approve a new national plan for freight transport. It is an eight-point scheme which is intended to raise the volume of freight haule...
Grimaldi optimises West African services The Naples (Italy)-based shipping company Grimaldi has added a fifth ship for ro-ro cargo to its Southern Express service between northern Europe and West Africa. On 10 September,&...
Evergreen Line raising rates in October The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is implementing rate increases in the North America-Asia/ Australia/ Middle East westbound trades, and the Far East and Indian Sub-Con...
Port of Zeebrugge delighted with Transfennica's growth Transfennica, a European shipping company offering motorway of the sea services, recently commenced a fifth weekly sailing between Zeebrugge (BE) and Bilbao (Spain). The ...
Cyprus urges action over incompetent seafarers EUROPE's port state control regime alerted after masters and officers found not fit to perform their duties.
OECD calls for greater liberalisation of Europe ports ORGANISATION criticises Brussels' failed attempts to open up some ports to greater competition.
Marco Polo programme oversubscribed NUMBER of proposals submitted in 2009 up by more than 50%, says EU transport chief Antonio Tajani.
US Customs withdraws Jones Act reinterpretation AGENCY decides to review proposed change after receiving 141 public comments.
New York and New Jersey tackles Bayonne challenge PORT authority has reiterated its desire to address the challenge posed by the Bayonne Bridge.
Cruising battles Alaska tax THE CRUISE industry has filed suit against Alaska's government, seeking to overturn the state's tax of $46 per passenger
Malta favoured bidder named MALTA has named a preferred bidder for the ship repair facilities at Malta Shipyards (MSL) Cospicua
Bulker blast kills seafarer A MARINER died today from injuries caused by an explosion in a bulker's engine room off Spain
Ship Finance's loss, Eidsiva's gain SHIP FINANCE International confirmed to Fairplay today that boss Lars Solbakken has left the company to join a Norwegian shipping company
Vietnam tightens Danish ties VIETNAM wants investment from Denmark to build seaports, IHS Global Insight reported today
Vale buys Corumb' facility BRAZIL's mining and logistics giant Vale has acquired the iron ore mining and logistics operations of Corumb' from Rio Tinto
Seizing the op(port)unity BE PREPARED for the recession's retreat, Nereo Marcucci has advised Italy's ports
Scandinavian ships on the Paris MOU August list At least eight ships with Scandinavian connections are on the Paris MOU list of detained vessels in August. The Danish flagged Maria Soltin, owned by Soltin Shipment AS, was detained
Detention over after 712 days The vessel St. Piran, flying the Sierra Leone flag, has been released after 712 days of detention in Lowestoft in the UK. The vessel had 19 deficiencies, seven of which
Russian investigators leave Arctic Sea The Russian team of investigators left the Arctic Sea on Saturday after examining the ship both inside and outside. The group has secured evidence, including the personal property of the
Bunker prices slide in Europe Crude futures drop more than $2 in early trading on NYMEX.
Aruba refinery to stay closed for 'extended period' Valero may be close to sale of bunker-producing facility.
New cruise terminal for Jamaica Jamaica will be able to accommodate the world's largest cruise ships.
Bunker spill fine caused 'shock' Shipping company's lawyer is 'perplexed' by court's decision.
OPEC and Russia to talk as oil output rises Saudi Arabia 'losing patience' after being overtaken by Russia as top producer, compliance with OPEC cuts slipping.
Threat to bunker supplies lifted Union suspends strike call at Italy's Livorno refinery.
Falling prices in Asia's quiet bunker market Little activity as Singapore observes a public holiday.
Sunken ferry's operator resumes services Philippine President will hold the relevant authorities responsible for future problems of the 'audited' ships.
Titan makes interest payment for Notes Expects to discuss a possible restructuring of Notes with Note holders.
Sunken ship 'not insured' Authorities fear oil pollution.
India: Southern states mull lower bunker taxes Marine fuel sector may see growth as states consider lowering VAT.
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