News 2008 September 24

Russia sends missile frigate on long-range patrol mission

Cargo being handled in EU states for Russia to transfer to Russian ports – RF Duma

Germanischer Lloyd launches new boxship rules

Newcastle coal exports surge 25%

India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port exempt from power cuts

Russia, North Korea to build railway and container port

Zim increases slot charter with China Shipping Container Lines

NOL executive warns of Asia-Europe shipping overcapacity

Ust-Luga port to be managed by St. Petersburg port administration

Cargo handling in Ukrainian commercial ports up 7% to 124.7 mln t in Jan-Aug 08

Petersburg International Commodity Exchange holds its first session

Oil price down to $103.08 in London and to $106.61 in New York

Russia to participate in international efforts to fight piracy

Maersk, Marlink sign fleetbroadband retrofit deal

Cicek Shipyard to launch first of four 3150dwt chemical tankers for Maltese owners

Offshore LNG terminal moved to Adriatic off Italy

Wartsila wins major ship design orders from China, India and Germany

Inter-American Development Bank to provide financing for Panama Canal expansion project