News 2010 September 28

“K” Line implements new control system across operating fleet

Shanghai container throughput up 21 percent to 2.6 million TEUs in August 2010

NYK launches new Europe – China service

Floating storage to boost Q4 dirty tanker rates

State Company for Iraqi Ports signs deal to establish container terminal

Swedish canal to be closed down for 25 days

Singapore, Tatarstan ink MOU

IMO delegates to meet protesters from Oxfam

Piracy business grows faster than Chinese ore import - Clarkson Research

Guam embarks on $104.2 million plan to modernise port

India plans to invest USD 20 bn to expand 13 major ports

Port of Montreal links up with national railway network

Cape Town terminal set to double capacity by 2012

Georgia Ports Authority container throughput up 22 percent in August 2010

ASL Marine plans S$15m yard and fleet expansion

Shipping Corporation of India jv issues newbuild tender

NOL sets up service hub in Chongqing

Marseille oil terminal staff strike to protest port reforms

Tianjin Port Group to see cargo throughput hit 400 mln tons

Japanese ship orders increase 111pc in five months

Crude-futures price is up to $78.57 in London, in New York to $76.52