Shell to Expand Inland Maritime LNG Network 2013-3-6Shell Oil plans to build out its natural gas infrastructure, creating two "transport corridors" to serve marine operators and industrial customers using liquefied natural gas fuel.
Emirates Shipping, APL, OOCL to Partner in Asia Service 2013-3-6Emirates Shipping Line will enter into a partnership with APL and OOCL in their CIX service and will be a vessel-sharing partner in the intra-Asia service.
Asia-Europe spot rates decline for fifth straight week 2013-3-6Asia-Europe spot rates plunged 7.9 per cent last week to $ 1,104 per TEU, marking the fifth straight week of declines, according to the latest Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI).
Diana Shipping entered into a time charter contract 2013-3-6Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill International S.A., Geneva, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, for one of its Capesize dry bulk carriers, the m/v Sideris GS.
MacGregor secured a further order from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry 2013-3-6MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a further order from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd, in China, for its variable frequency drive (VFD) electric cranes.
MOL announces completion of 297,000-ton iron ore carrier 2013-3-6Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) last week announced the completion of a 297,000-ton iron ore carrier Ore Salvador at Japan Marine United Corporation's Ariake Shipyard.
Global container volume up 2.3 pc in January 2013-3-6Global container traffic rose 2.3 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis in January to 117.6 points compared to December's 115, owing in part to the late Chinese New Year rush in shipping activities ahead of the factory shutdowns, Exim News Service reports.
CMA CGM Offers Intermodal Reefer Hubs in Europe 2013-3-5CMA CGM's intermodal and logistics service centers in Hamburg, Germany, and Antwerp, Belgium, have developed new dedicated refrigerated hubs in North Europe.
Containerships Opens Office in Ukraine 2013-3-5Containerships has opened a new office in Kiev, Ukraine.
Cheng Lie Navigation to Launch China-Cambodia-Thailand Service 2013-3-5Cheng Lie Navigation will launch the RBC2 service, a direct service from central China to Cambodia and Thailand.
Cosco Announces March, April Rate Increases 2013-3-5Cosco Container Lines will increase rates for all refrigerated shipments in its trade from the Far East to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf by $500 per unit, effective March 15.
Maersk to Boost Rates on Several Routes on April 1 2013-3-5Maersk Line will increase rates on several trade routes, effective April 1.
RS held a conference on containers and container transportation 2013-3-5The conference "Containers and Container Transportation-Current Concept of the Goods Delivery" held by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping took place in St. Petersburg on 20 - 21 February, 2013.
Garuda to Establish Independent Freight Business 2013-3-4Indonesia national airline Garuda has confirmed it will set up an independent cargo company.
DB Schenker Opens China DC for KONE 2013-3-4DB Schenker has started operations at a new 154,000 square foot distribution center in China.
U.S. Lines to Add Another Rate Hike From Canada 2013-3-4U.S. Lines will implement a general rate increase for dry container from Canada to North Asia and Southeast Asia, effective April 1.
Stuck ship OOCL Belgium back on the move 2013-3-4A cargo ship that was stuck in heavy ice on the Strait of Belle Isle is moving again.
Safmarine MPV drops Maersk agency, picks Socopao as South African agent 2013-3-4SAFMARINE MPV, a specialist project cargo and break bulk operator to West Africa, has appointed Socopao South Africa to act as its shipping agent in the nation's main markets and ports. The shipping agency will also handle MPV vessels, starting from April.
Mitsui bags contract for Jakarta port project 2013-3-4The operator of Jakarta's main seaport has selected Japan's Mitsui & Co to build, finance and operate the first container terminal at a new port facility planned for the city, reported Dow Jones Newswires.
CMA CGM 16,000-TEUer offers passenger service on Asia-Europe route 2013-3-4CMA CGM has made a number of cabins on board its 16,000-TEU Marco Polo available to fee-paying passengers eager to see Asia and Europe and experience life on board a merchant vessel.
