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Thursday, September 25, 2014
manila shipping cargo containerships
News

Manila Drowning Under Glut of Shipping Containers

At least 20,000 containers are piled up at the port of Manila awaiting pick up by ship, a situation which could take months to

September 25, 2014
Total Views: 132

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News

Texas Lawmakers Soften Over U.S. Crude Export Ban

In the oil drilling and refining heartland of Texas, the debate over U.S. crude exports is no longer a fight over whether a 40-year ban should be lifted. The

September 25, 2014
Total Views: 36

Wednesday, September 24, 2014
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News

Maersk Line to Spend $3 Billion Per Year on New Ships

Denmark's Maersk Line will spend around $3 billion a year from 2015-19 on new ships to butress its position as the world's biggest container shipping company,

September 24, 2014
Total Views: 37

Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Suncor to Ship First Ever Western Canadian Crude to Europe
Shipping News

Suncor to Ship First Ever Western Canadian Crude to Europe

Canada's largest oil and gas producer, Suncor Energy Inc, is shipping its first ever tanker of Western Canadian heavy crude from Canada's East Coast to Europe,

September 23, 2014
Total Views: 125

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News

Abalone Farmers Storm Chinese Shipyard

A shipyard in China's southeast has suspended operations after at least 500 farmers, who blame water pollution from the yard for killing their abalone harvest,

September 23, 2014
Total Views: 98

Monday, September 22, 2014
johan sverdrup field
Offshore

Norway to Outline Johan Sverdrup Power Plan in Early 2015

The Norwegian government said on Monday it would outline plans in spring next year regarding the electrification of the $20 billion Johan Sverdrup oil field in

September 22, 2014
Total Views: 51

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News

Severe Congestion at Indian Ports as Bulk Carriers Queue Up With Cargoes of Coal

Indian power and steel companies are importing shiploads of coal due to a severe shortage at home, leading to heavy congestion in one of the country's busiest

September 22, 2014
Total Views: 137

Friday, September 19, 2014
oil storage tanks
Shipping News

Kinder Morgan Builds Out Gulf Coast Logistics Hub in U.S. Oil Boom

To capitalize on a flood of domestic and Canadian crude into the U.S. Gulf Coast, logistics giant Kinder Morgan Energy Partners is spending more than $1.5

September 19, 2014
Total Views: 31

Japan Vows to Continue Whaling Despite Ruling
Interesting

Japan Vows to Continue Whaling Despite Ruling

Japan vowed on Friday to resume its whaling programme in the Antarctic despite passage of a resolution opposing its hunt by the international body that

September 19, 2014
Total Views: 46

Seadrill Semi-Rig West Pegasus
News

Fredriksen Reaffirms Seadrill Commitment After Top Exec Quits

Shipping billionaire John Fredriksen reaffirmed on Friday its commitment to Seadrill, the world's largest rig company by market capitalisation, whose shares

September 19, 2014
Total Views: 26

Soren Skou
News

Maersk Line CEO Pays a Visit to China’s Anti-Trust Authorities

Maersk Line's chief executive has paid visits to Chinese authorities about its planned vessel sharing alliance with MSC - including to the Ministry of Commerce

September 19, 2014
Total Views: 54

Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Al Qaeda Offshoot Says It Hijacked A Pakistani Navy Ship to Attack U.S. Vessels
Interesting

Al Qaeda Offshoot Says It Hijacked A Pakistani Navy Ship to Attack U.S. Vessels

Al Qaeda's South Asia wing has claimed responsibility for hijacking a Pakistani naval ship and trying to use it to fire rockets at U.S. vessels in the Arabian

September 17, 2014
Total Views: 147

Russia Gas Fears and U.S. Exports Buoys Demand at European LNG Ports
News

Russia Gas Fears and U.S. Exports Buoys Demand at European LNG Ports

Gas buyers nervous of Russia cutting supply are helping solve Europe's problem of too many underused liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, as they seek space

September 17, 2014
Total Views: 33

Tuesday, September 16, 2014
After Standoff, Vale and China’s COSCO Both Claim Shipping Victory
News

After Standoff, Vale and China’s COSCO Both Claim Shipping Victory

n the end, the answer to Brazilian miner Vale's Chinese shipping problem turned out to be in the problem

September 16, 2014
Total Views: 46

Monday, September 15, 2014
Some 700 Migrants Feared Drowned in Mediterranean This Week Alone
News

Some 700 Migrants Feared Drowned in Mediterranean This Week Alone

By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, Sept 15 (Reuters) – More than 700 people fleeing Africa and the Middle East may have drowned in shipwrecks in the

September 15, 2014
Total Views: 47

Sunday, September 14, 2014
Hundreds Feared Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Libya
News

Hundreds Feared Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Libya

A boat packed with up to 250 African emigrants trying to reach European shores sank on Sunday off the Libyan coast and most are feared dead, a spokesman for

September 14, 2014
Total Views: 56

Saturday, September 13, 2014
2 Dead, Over 100 Rescued After Ferry Sinks in Philippines
News

2 Dead, Over 100 Rescued After Ferry Sinks in Philippines

A ferry with at least 84 passengers and crew onboard sank on Saturday off the coast of central Philippines after a mechanical problem, and authorities said

September 13, 2014
Total Views: 137

Friday, September 12, 2014
Scotland Vote Could Trigger Dispute Over Old North Sea Oil Rigs
Offshore

Scotland Vote Could Trigger Dispute Over Old North Sea Oil Rigs

There are about 300 rigs in the UK North Sea and the cost of decommissioning is expected to exceed 40 billion pounds ($65 billion) until 2040, with expenditure

September 12, 2014
Total Views: 64

Vale and China’s Cosco Agree to Iron Ore Shipping Deal
Shipping News

Vale and China’s Cosco Agree to Iron Ore Shipping Deal

Brazilian miner Vale SA reached a deal with China Ocean Shipping Co (Cosco) for transporting iron ore, a move that could help the Brazilian miner resolve a

September 12, 2014
Total Views: 72

Thursday, September 11, 2014
hapag-lloyd
Shipping News

Hapag-Lloyd Merger With CSAV Wins Conditional EU Approval

Hapag-Lloyd and Compania SudAmericana de Vapores secured conditional European Union approval on Thursday for their tie-up to create the world's fourth-largest

September 11, 2014
Total Views: 19