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Greater China
Uneasy holidays for many top execs as graft watchdog visits near
Beijing: For many top executives in shipping-related companies heading on their Lunar New Year holidays today, there will be an…
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Asia
Tanjung Offshore gets new CEO, and another board battle looms
Kuala Lumpur: Yesterday was another day of high drama in the unfolding battle raging at Tanjung Offshore. A new ceo…
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Asia
Do not use security guards in SE Asian waters: Skuld
Singapore: With piracy and armed robbery on the increase in Southeast Asia, P&I Club Skuld has warned shipowners to be…
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Asia
Pertamina switches tactics to save $100m in shipping costs
Jakarta: Indonesian state-run energy giant is looking to save up to $100m a year by switching its crude oil and…
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Asia
NOL’s APL Logistics forms North American rail JV
Singapore: Neptune Orient Lines’s wholly owned subsidiary, APL Logistics Transportation Management Services,, a Delaware limited liability company has entered into…
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Asia
Two more bunker traders axed by MPA
Singapore: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has revoked the bunker supplier and bunker craft operator licences of…
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Asia
Masterbulk turns 20
Singapore: Yesterday saw shipowner Masterbulk celebrate its 20th anniversary. Founded in Singapore as the shipowning entity for the dry bulk…
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Asia
Tan turns whistleblower as Tanjung Offshore allegations escalate
Kuala Lumpur: In the ongoing tit-for-tat over allegations of corruption at Tanjung Offshore, one of the accused has hit back…
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Asia
Falcon Energy’s offer for CH Offshore becomes unconditional
Singapore: Falcon Energy’s bid to take over all the shares of Singapore-listed CH Offshore has now turned unconditional, according to…
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Containers
CMA CGM takes the humble container into the digital age
Perpignan: CMA CGM is investing in ‘smart’ containers to keep a better track of where its cargoes are in the…
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Africa
Tanzanian registry singled out
London: The Tanzanian shipping registry has come in for particular flak from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) which has…
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Europe
Allseas bows to pressure, will change name of Nazi-linked ship
Perpignan: In shipping folklore changing a ship’s name is considered bad luck. However, such has been the crescendo of revolt…
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Americas
State of emergency declared as ship runs aground off Galápagos islands
Quito: A week after a ship ran aground in waters near one of the world’s most famous nature reserves, Ecuadoarean…
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Americas
LNG bunkering first
New Orleans: Harvey Gulf Marine International made maritime history in North America today by being not only the first owner/operator…
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Africa
President of Nigerian shipowners association arrested on graft charges
Perpignan: The Shipowners Association of Nigeria (NISA) has said it might suspend its president, Captain Niyi Labinjo, who is being…
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Asia
Two more coal ports for Primorye
Dalian: Russia will start building a new coal terminal with the help of Chinese finance in Severniy port in the…
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Europe
France complies with EC flag rules
Perpignan: The European Commission has closed an in-depth 14-month investigation into French tonnage tax rules. France will now enforce minimum…
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Containers
CMA CGM and Hamburg Sud extend ties
Marseille: Container shipping’s era of consolidation continues with France’s CMA CGM and Germany’s Hamburg Süd further enhancing their existing cooperation.…
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Africa
Nigerian maritime in the spotlight
Lagos: Calls for a big shake up in Nigeria’s attitude to maritime are growing. The chairman of the Ports Consultative…
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Europe
ITF demands Allseas changes name of Nazi-linked vessel
London: The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is demanding that Allseas Group, the owner of a ship that honours convicted…
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