News 2007 December 19

RF Transport Ministry forecasts the throughput of Russian ports to grow 6.9% in 2007

Russia imposes temporary ban on poultry import from German region

LUKOIL ups export of oil products via its terminal in Vysotsk by 29.8% in Jan-Nov 07, y-o-y

Regulator fines Sakhalin II operator $15.8 mln for deforestation

Gulf-Asia VLCC rates hit 3-year highs

Wilson builds 8 bulk vessels

Aker Kvaerner gets contract from BP Norway

State bank to fund Khalifa port project

Dalian, Youlian shipyards to build two jackups for COSL

Azerbaijan: state railway development programme for 2008-2012

RZHD intends to found 15 subs

Official: Russia could become WTO member in Jul-Sep 2008

Russian Maritime Collegium meets to discuss safety problems

Transcontainer to spend RUR 600 mln for container terminal at Zabaikalsk station by year end

Gas extraction in RF down 1% in Jan-Nov 07, y-o-y

Zim weekly Asia-North Europe service sets sail January 15

CSCL nets US$2.1 billion on debut, rises 75pc on offer price

Hong Kong box throughput drops 2.4% in November

Maersk to submit master plan for Pipavav by Feb

Estonia's shipping group Tallink says plans no dividend for fiscal 2007

Caspian gas pipeline construction agreement to be signed Dec. 20

Transneft issues shares to prepare for merger

Oil price down to $90.12 in London and to $90.49 in New York