World News

Finnish, Chinese Firms Partner for Fuel Efficiency Solutions
Finnish data company Eniram Ltd. says the partnership with Headway Technology of China will increase its market reach in Asia.
28 Sep 2012
Operating Costs For Shipping Up 2.1%
Moore Stephens report finds crew costs the main factor in the increase for 2011, while insurance costs fell.
28 Sep 2012
Eco Marine Power Wins Award From Oceans Group
Japanese builder promises to reduce fuel use and cut emissions with a combination of wind and solar technology.
28 Sep 2012
Bunker Prices Continue to Drop on Thursday
Thursday saw bunker prices continue to move down, while crude made a gain of over 2%.
27 Sep 2012
Maersk to Raise Rates 10-11%, Drop Ship Speed, Capacity
CEO Anderson says too many ships are sailing the Asia to Europe route now, given weak trading on the route since the start of August.
27 Sep 2012
Competition Authorities OK Vitol-Grinrod Deal
Vitol says 50 percent ownership of Cockett Marine Oil will help the company grow in marine fuel resale market.
27 Sep 2012
Vitol is Buying and Selling Iranian Fuel Oil
Titan ships implicated again as the Islamic Republic's cargo is blended with EU product after a ship-to-ship transfer off Malaysia.
27 Sep 2012
Mid-week Bunker Prices Move Down
Global bunker prices moved down on Wednesday as crude fell below $90.00 a barrel.
26 Sep 2012
Lower Fuel Spending Cushions Carnival Profits
Fuel prices, consumption down in third quarter of 2012 as company coped with lower ticket prices.
26 Sep 2012
Cleantech Firm Touts Marine Propulsion, Cooling Systems Technology
InterCore Energy says its acquisition of the Legacy Group will allow the development of profitable, environmentally friendly technology.
26 Sep 2012
Brightoil Houston Office Part of Crude Oil Trading Plans
Firm ends uncertainty for the location, says it will add 10 traders to Singapore and the U.S. but reports net profit slumped 76% year-on-year.
26 Sep 2012
Tuesday Bunker Prices Mixed
Latin American bunker prices were mostly moving down on Tuesday, but elsewhere markets lacked direction and saw small movements.
25 Sep 2012
Mostly Small Gains for Monday Bunker Prices
Bunker prices were up in key indicator ports on Monday but elsewhere prices were mixed.
24 Sep 2012
OW Bunker Wants Bunker Claims Below 1%
Jan Christensen says claims are something that ship owners can ill-afford in the current economic environment.
24 Sep 2012
Maybank Predicts Container Shipping Recovery
Firm gives "buy" rating to Neptune Orient Lines based on optimism over U.S., European support for global markets.
24 Sep 2012
Week Ends with a Rally for Bunker Prices
After a week that saw some heavy losses many ports saw prices begin to move up again on Friday.
21 Sep 2012
Canada Aims for Japanese LNG Market
Japan represents 33 percent of global LNG demand and plans to reduce nuclear power use offers opportunity for Alberta.
21 Sep 2012
Big Drops Thursday as Bunker Prices Continue to Fall
Bunker prices made substantial drops on Thursday with IFO380 at key indicator ports reaching new six week lows.
20 Sep 2012
NYK in Joint Venture With ROLF Group
The deal expands NYK's footprint in the logistics business as shipping comes under fire from high bunker prices.
20 Sep 2012
DNV Plans Power System for Remote Operations
OPera system will provide centralised power generation, improving efficiency, and streamlining operations.
20 Sep 2012