News 2008 August 15

North Korea and Russian Railways sign a 49-year contract for the reconstruction of railway systems at the port of Rajin

Konsortium Logistik bags RM550m TNB deal

Pakistani Karachi Port Trust debates the feasibility of the US$1.6 billion Pakistan Deep Water Container Port

Singapore hits 1b gross tonnes earlier than anticipated

Famous Pacific Shipping expands in Zhongshan

Nanjing Tanker seals deal with Sinopec

Star Bulk Carriers posts Q2 profit

Shell receiving 3rd LNG cargo in India this month

Earthquake in Saarland boosts Rotterdam's coal transit

Major shareholder raises stake in COSCO International to 58.03%

Vietnam's coal exports to China to fall this year

Tourism and shipping company TUI posts 2Q loss

DNV to class 'world's largest shipbuilding order'

Hanjin Shipping launches Korea-Japan dedicated feeder service

Maersk adds Hamburg, drops Southampton calls on AE8 service

AADA announces Sept 15 rate hike for China-to-Australia exports

Shenzhen ports implement new cargo inspection system

Oil price down to $112.64 in London and to $115.01 in New York