2015 January 26

http://www.joc.com

New capacity plans risk India ports becoming ‘stacking yards’

Only 60-70 percent of India’s port capacity was currently being utilized, and that issue should be addressed before the country embarked on ambitious new port projects...New capacity plans risk India ports becoming ‘stacking yards’

2015 January 26

http://www.ocregister.com

Big ships prompt a wave of upgrades at ports

Improvements at the Port of Los Angeles include a $510 million expansion of a TraPac terminal and a new $155 million rail yard project that aims to reduce truck traffic on the 110 and 710 freeways...Big ships prompt a wave of upgrades at ports

2015 January 26

http://www.dma.dk

Now a joint sulphur campaign is launched from east to west

A major, international information campaign on new, stricter sulphur requirements and their enforcement will be launched in February and, at the same time, cooperation between the so-called SECA countries is further strengthened...Now a joint sulphur campaign is launched from east to west

2015 January 23

http://news.asiaone.com

A container load of reasons to celebrate 2015

Despite the fact that containerisation is not much remarked upon, no one living in Singapore can miss its presence. Indeed, even visitors sense the importance of containerisation in Singapore as they pass the Tanjong Pagar ship terminal...A container load of reasons to celebrate 2015

2015 January 23

http://www.joc.com

Asia-Europe rates take off ahead of Chinese New Year

Spot rates on the Asia-North Europe trade surged to $1,256 per 20-foot container as volumes increased in the build up to Chinese New Year...Asia-Europe rates take off ahead of Chinese New Year

2015 January 23

http://www.reuters.com

China's Dec Russian crude imports hit record as prices fall

China's crude oil imports from Russia surged to a record 876,000 barrels per day in December, Chinese customs data showed on Friday, as refiners took advantage of multi-year low spot prices for Russian oil...China's Dec Russian crude imports hit record as prices fall