News 2011 November 28

HHI introduces HiBallast System

Damen Shipyards awarded contract for two modern tugs from Iskes

ITF sets AB benchmark for next three years

MSC to expand container terminal at Le Havre

China ports not ready to receive Vale's mega ships-NDRC

Transneft confirms Ust-Luga port delay to Q1 2012

Beijing backs HK as shipping hub

ZIM to add peak season surcharge

SAAM to invest in Mazatlan Port’s multi-use terminal

Maersk and OOIL cut Asia-Europe services

IMO Assembly elects new 40-member Council

Croatia will join EU even without sale of shipyards, EU envoy Vandoren says

Russian FESCO gets $100m loan from EBRD to upgrade Vladivostok facilities

GPN Marine Bunker expands its bunkering fleet with new tanker

DAMOS vessel maintenance system certified by Bureau Veritas

Marco Polo full year profit down by 9%

ClassNK issues first MLC certification to NYK-FIL

Gulftainer's UAE terminals post record volumes in October

Jinhui Shipping and Transportation reports Q3 results

Shanghai box volumes up 14%pct in October

PortNews holds briefing on federal pro-shipbuilding law

Japanese firm buys Brazil grain terminal operator

Nevsky Shipyard to deliver four RSD49 project bulkers next year

Almaz Shipyard lays down ice-class patrol boat

Ust-Luga Terminal checkpoint gets green light

Cochin shipyard appoints Mr Sunder as new director

China shipbuilding industry approved to sell convertible bonds

ICBC hikes stake in asset-management JV to 80%

Iran launches 3 new Ghadir-class subs

Maersk to merge ICON into daily service

One crewman recovered, five missing in sinking off north Wales

Izmail port reports coal congestion

BPS-2 crude exports delayed till Q1, 2012

Russia becomes member of IMO Council

Crude futures price down to $106,4 in London, in New York - up to $96,77

India rejects Bharati Shipyard defense venture proposal

Italian cargo ship is free off Somalia