News 2007 September 26

Estonia officially snubs research request from Nord Stream

Economics ministry to impose export duty on grain by December 1

Russia boosts export expectations

Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport signs investment agreements for $73 million

Only three firms submit for majority stake in Bulgaria's State Shipping Co

China shows interest in Rotterdam’s energy port

Shipping groups challenge EU pollution law

London remains the world's leading maritime centre

Asian dry bulk owners rule out dry bulk mergers

Norway's fleet set to fly UK flag in tax row

PSA's chief executive officer calls US box scan bill a “challenge” for the port of Singapore

Singapore to improve ship-to-shore communications

Commercial Seaport of Tuapse presents a project of vegetable oil transshipment terminal

Russia’s fishing industry witnessing drastic changes - Krainy

Rosneft to build a refinery in Primorie

Campaign for prevention of illegal crab catches in Far East

Fisheries committee chief urges ten-year fishing quota

BOT to increase monthly capacity of Rosbunker’s terminal to 60,000 tonnes

International Conference ‘Black Sea Forum’ to be held in Novorossiysk October 19-20

Genco Shipping & Trading announces 4.05 mln share public offering

Essar Shipping orders six bulk carriers

Fatal accident idles Port of Oakland in California

S. Korea widens its gap with China in shipbuilding orders

Ventspils Tirdzniecibas osta (Latvia) handles 3 million tonnes in Jan-Aug 07

MPA signs pact to strengthen oil spill response

NYK holds anti-stowaway sessions at Shenzhen Container Terminal

Schneider Logistics acquires BaoYun Logistics in China

Heilongjiang customs handle 17.7pc more cargo in first eight months

Oil price down to $77.62 in London and to $79.53 in New York