- 30 Mar Fos-Lavera strike blocking 39 tankers
No evidence of disruption to bunker markets outside the French Mediterranean ports.
In Full - 30 Mar
Durban port braces for peak season
Predictions of a 15% increase in container movement a "worst case scenario."
In Full - 30 Mar
Port of Tauranga quits merger plan
New Zealand ports unable to agree merger terms.
In Full - 29 Mar
Strike threatens French refineries
Bunkering still at a standstill as blockade of Fos Lavera continues.
In Full - 29 Mar
Port Klang terminal to be upgraded
Up to $20 million to be spent redeveloping South Port terminal.
In Full - 29 Mar
Toxic gas raises fear in NZ port
The chemical used in fumigation, methyl bromide, is being blamed for causing motor neurone disease.
In Full - 28 Mar
Tanjung Pelepas terminal moves ahead
Malaysian joint venture company says it has won the right to develop the petroleum hub and bunker terminal.
In Full - 27 Mar
Steady volumes seen in Fujairah bunker market
Latest annual estimates show no growth from 2005 to 2006, suppliers concerned about competition.
In Full - 27 Mar
GAC joins forces with Laser Logistics
New JV to boost GAC logistics network in South Africa
In Full - 27 Mar Australia: Tropical Cyclone Kara update
Several ports closed as small but strong tropical cyclone approaches Pilbara coast.
In Full - 26 Mar
JNPT to build fourth container terminal
Plenty of interest reported as Jawaharalal Nehru Port Trust develops one more container terminal.
In Full - 26 Mar
Barges back in Libyan ports
Barge deliveries resuming at three major ports
In Full - 26 Mar Malaysia: Dredging at wharf
- 26 Mar
Mycorp signs Indonesian diesel supply contract
New contract for Mycorp to supply at least 250,000 mt of marine diesel monthly to 10 Indonesian ports.
In Full - 23 Mar
South African ports reopen after storms
Bunker suppliers struggle to meet demand backlog
In Full - 23 Mar
Strike still hitting bunker operations
French bunker hub close to a standstill as oil traffic is halted.
In Full - 23 Mar
Cockett supplies at Bandar Abbas
Bunkerworld now shows indications for 380 cst product at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas.
In Full - 21 Mar
Omani supplier restructures and upgrades
Oasis Energy ends joint venture and begins to expand.
In Full - 20 Mar Italy: Agency fees increase
- 19 Mar Asian ship operators urged to discuss Malacca costs
Voluntary funding needs further consultation: mandatory moves will not be popular, SSA says.
In Full - 16 Mar
APL, port receive environmental awards
Black-tie event honouring innovative initiatives and leadership.
In Full - 16 Mar
Bunkering halted at French port
Workers at Marseilles-Fos-Lavera hub block loading terminals.
In Full - 16 Mar
Panama Canal takes steps towards toll increases
Canal authority 'is aware' that ship operators need greater stability in Panama tolls.
In Full - 15 Mar
Big cat moves Russian oil terminal
Two-year battle to save the habitat of endangered cat sees oil terminal moved from originally proposed site.
In Full - 15 Mar
Rotterdam cuts sulphur emissions
Rotterdam port service companies and public services committed to virtually sulphur-free fuel for their vessels.
In Full - 15 Mar
EMTA raises bunker surcharges
Container lines raise European bunker surcharges, reminds customers of Baltic Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge.
In Full - 14 Mar
Ships 'should pay' to use Malacca Strait
Japanese aid donor suggesting toll to raise $40 million a year to improve navigation and safety.
In Full - 14 Mar
Bunker project takes another step forward
Work on new Sri Lankan bunker hub to start within three months.
In Full - 14 Mar
Universal Terminal close to capacity
Singapore's Universal Terminal 80% committed, nine months before completion.
In Full - 13 Mar
PSA to build Panama container terminal
PSA is undertaking its first ever port investment in the Americas with the development of a container terminal at Panama Canal.
In Full - 13 Mar
Port boosts environmental role
Chief scientist promoted to new position as port gives high-level focus to clean air.
In Full - 12 Mar
Smit strike ended by court
Court case initiated by refinery sector ends strike and regulates future action.
In Full - 12 Mar
Fuel costs hurt OOIL profit
11% drop in 2006 profit, but shareholders to cash in on sale of terminals.
In Full - 12 Mar Lebanon: ISPS Level 1
- 12 Mar Australia: Tropical Cyclone update
Activity resuming after George, Jacob less forceful.
In Full - 12 Mar
Vopak predicts continued double-digit profit growth
Global storage operator will boost capacity by more than 1.7 m³ in 2007 and 2008.
In Full - 09 Mar
Port officials call for strike to end
Strike by Rotterdam tugboat operators leaves vessels stranded.
In Full - 09 Mar
Sri Lankan players would welcome new bunker hub
Hambantota project could bring down bunker prices in Colombo.
In Full - 09 Mar Tropical Cyclone George passes, Jacob approaches
Some Australian ports still closed due to Tropical Cyclone George, bracing for possible impact of Jacob
In Full - 08 Mar
Vessel capsizes in Antwerp dock
Crew evacuated as vessel leans to starboard and begins taking on water.
In Full - 08 Mar Australia: Ports closed as cyclone approaches
The ports of Dampier, Port Walcott and Port Hedland have been closed due to the approach of Tropical Cyclone George.
In Full - 07 Mar
Kandla's first container terminal opening soon
New development will compete with well-established Mundra container operations.
In Full - 07 Mar
Port operator reports record profits
PSA International facing a 'highly competitive' market.
In Full - 07 Mar
New bunker facility will take three years to build
First phase of Sri Lanka's Hambantota port project includes building a $87 million bunkering terminal.
In Full - 06 Mar
Felixstowe breaks container move record
Record number of containers being handled on a single vessel, thought to be the largest ever container exchange at a UK port.
In Full - 06 Mar
BP to gain full control over Rotterdam refinery
Deal seen as continued reduction of Chevron's European presence.
In Full - 06 Mar Singapore: On-line submission of crew documentation
MPA expands on-line services.
In Full - 05 Mar
US senate declines 100% container scanning
Bill amendment that would make 100% inspection of inbound containers compulsory runs into resistance.
In Full - 05 Mar
Deal signed to develop Sri Lanka bunker facility
China and Sri Lanka have signed an agreement to develop the latter's bunkering facility in the Hambantota district.
In Full - 01 Mar
Backlog still to be cleared after rail strike
Port working hard to shift container and cargo volumes after shutdown of national rail operations.
In Full - 01 Mar Italy: Milazzo port precautions due to volcanic eruptions
Vessels advised to take extra precautions due to volcanic activity.
In Full - 01 Mar Australia: Focused Inspection Campaign
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority starts campaign to raise awareness of safety issues.
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