- 30 Nov
Suez terminal begins expansion
North African facilities like Port Said could challenge European ports for regional container transshipment traffic.
In Full - 30 Nov
'Costly' Peruvian strike ends
Nine-day strike at Callao cause some $500 million in losses.
In Full - 30 Nov
Malaysian policies slammed
Government official says port charges keeping investors away.
In Full - 29 Nov
Ports prepare for major climate change conference
Host port Rotterdam says preparatory gathering proves that ports are serious about tackling CO2 emissions.
In Full - 29 Nov
Hutchison launches Lazaro Cardenas terminal
The new container facilities bring a 'much-needed' deep-water capability to Mexico.
In Full - 29 Nov
Construction to start on Jeddah terminal
The new 1.5 million TEU facility will boost the port's container handling capacity by more than 45%.
In Full - 29 Nov
US Senators rethink 100% scanning
Congress may 'reverse' controversial scanning regulations.
In Full - 28 Nov
EMSA boosts ship pollution response
Seven more contracted vessels will be equipped and ready as pollution response vessels by mid-2008.
In Full - 28 Nov
DP World poised for Cuba terminal
Mariel could be a world-class container facility.
In Full - 28 Nov
China Shipping acquires Damietta stake
Egypt an 'important transshipment hub' on the Europe-Asia trade lane.
In Full - 27 Nov
Mundra ambition to match Singapore prices
India-based bunker supplier aims to double bunkering volumes in 2008 and further lower duty-free bunker prices.
In Full - 27 Nov
Terminal operator sees Fujairah as 'oil hub'
More details of plans to grow Vopak Horizon Fujairah terminal.
In Full - 27 Nov
Jawaharlal Nehru in major expansion
Some $1.78 billion to be spent on infrastructure upgrade and new equipment; including groundwork for fourth terminal.
In Full - 27 Nov
CMA CGM in Xiamen new port project
Xiamen to be CMA CGM's southern China transshipment hub.
In Full - 27 Nov
DP World still wants US presence
CEO Sharaf outlines expansion plans as shares debut following IPO.
In Full - 26 Nov
Fujairah storage set to grow
Terminal operator announces plans for another 1.2 million cubic metres of tank storage space.
In Full - 26 Nov
Financing boost for Santa Catarina project
Inter-American Development Bank says port will help competition and cut waiting times.
In Full - 26 Nov
North Africa ports challenge European dominance
Lower labour costs and fewer environmental restrictions could win transshipment traffic.
In Full - 26 Nov
Typhoons threaten Philippines
Disruptions to bunker operations expected at Cagayan de Oro.
In Full - 23 Nov
Falmouth reaps SECA benefit
Record number of bunker calls at port on the SECA border in October.
In Full - 23 Nov
Osaka, Kobe and other Japanese ports merge
New 'super-port' Hanshin will be Japan's largest container hub.
In Full - 23 Nov
The Bahamas plans port authority
Officials want to improve efficiency.
In Full - 23 Nov
EC port directive draws fire
European port authorities want clearer measures on environmental issues.
In Full - 22 Nov
Teesport project moves along
Import centre planned along with new container terminal to be gateway port for UK's northern markets.
In Full - 22 Nov
Las Palmas storage project 'back on track'
Talks underway for a single facility to store all fuel types.
In Full - 22 Nov
DP World IPO raises almost $5 billion
Shares floated at top of the range. Offer was 15 times oversubscribed.
In Full - 21 Nov Hong Kong: Canoe Race
- 21 Nov
Dragados plans first US terminal
Long-term lease sought for it to invest in project for which funding was rejected by voters last year.
In Full - 21 Nov
Japanese aid to boost Kenyan port project
Mombasa currently handling 97% above maximum capacity.
In Full - 20 Nov Tankers to get Kerch Strait priority
Russia and Ukraine agree on temporary regulations for ship passage through the Kerch Strait.
In Full - 20 NovHutchison inks Karachi deal
New deep-water port to be world-first with 18-metre depth, total of 10 berths planned able to handle world's largest vessels.
In Full - 20 Nov
Storms shut Romanian ports
Another two vessels collide in the Kerch Strait.
In Full - 20 Nov
Qingdao prepares to double capacity
Chinese port adding ten new berths.
In Full - 20 Nov
Russian court orders return to work
But strikers in St. Petersburg could still walk out on December 14.
In Full - 19 Nov
Mexico draws up 'ambitious' master-plan
Five new ports and the expansion of 22 others.
In Full - 19 Nov
Shipping lines 'losing money' as bunker costs surge
APL chief executive says freight rates are lagging behind bunker prices.
In Full - 19 Nov
Bunker bills up 140% in three years
Three cruise companies to charge passengers bunker surcharges.
In Full - 19 Nov
Strike called at French ports
Israel's Haifa also looks set for a walkout.
In Full - 16 Nov
No end in sight to St Petersburg strike
Port spokesman says all cargo contracts are still being honoured.
In Full - 16 Nov
Strikes threaten terminal project viability
DP World says business conditions at Cochin are hindering progress.
In Full - 16 Nov
Ningbo port forges ahead with dual IPO
Listings in Shanghai and Hong Kong could raise up to $2 billion.
In Full - 16 Nov
Bunker costs put brakes on CMA CGM ships
The company believes speed reduction could cut costs by as much as 40% and also reduce emissions.
In Full - 15 Nov
DP World told to quit Indian terminal
Adani Group tells DP World to move out of Mundra's container terminal 'within three weeks'.
In Full - 15 Nov
UK snubs EU cold-ironing moves
Government determined to protect UK ports and shipping from a 'competitive disadvantage'.
In Full - 15 Nov
Shipping lines raise bunker tariffs
Shipping lines increase Bunker Adjustment Factor by 24%.
In Full - 14 Nov
Official go-ahead for Mumbai offshore project
The 1.2 million TEU container terminal project had been delayed for two years.
In Full - 14 Nov
China Shipping in Yingkou joint venture
Project will have capacity for one million TEUs.
In Full - 14 Nov
Novorossiysk port re-opens
Port resumes operations after storm, but oil shipments face delays.
In Full - 13 Nov
Colombian port to expand its handling capacity
Cartagena wants to capitalize on proximity to Panama Canal.
In Full - 13 Nov
St Petersburg strike to start today
Port workers plan to strike indefinitely.
In Full - 13 Nov
Storm shuts Novorossiysk oil terminals
Weather not expected to improve till late Wednesday.
In Full - 12 Nov
COSCO Pacific wraps up Suez acquisition
Its subsidiary also signs agreement for a Xiamen container terminal joint venture.
In Full - 12 Nov
Storm halts bunkering in Istanbul
Port operations disrupted, barges and ships cannot move.
In Full - 12 Nov
PSA consortium wins controversial Genoa concession
It had earlier 'snatched' P&O Nedlloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, NYK and OOCL calls from competing terminal.
In Full - 12 Nov
Storm carnage leaves major fuel oil spill
Fuel oil leaking from tanker as ships get caught out by Black Sea storm.
In Full - 09 Nov
New barge delivery service in Brazil
Bunker barge will supply ships at Suape Container Terminal.
In Full - 09 Nov
Rotterdam flood defence withstands surge
Worst over after North Sea storm shuts down oil fields, closes link between Rotterdam and the sea.
In Full - 08 Nov
Italy's port strategy 'muddle-headed'
Government 'must do more' to revive the country's port sector.
In Full - 08 Nov
Congestion eases at Australian coal terminal
Vessel waiting times at Newcastle are at their lowest for a year.
In Full - 07 Nov
Malaysian firm clinches Saudi port deal
The company will jointly develop and operate a new terminal in Jeddah with Saudi partners.
In Full - 07 Nov
Bunkerworld launches groundbreaking new service
New service helps industry players manage credit risks and exposure in volatile bunker markets.
In Full - 07 Nov Hong Kong Harbour Day 2007
- 07 Nov
Protestors lift blockade of French ports
But fishermen still campaigning for help with rising fuel costs.
In Full - 05 Nov
DP World launches global IPO
Container-port operator on course to raise over $4 billion.
In Full - 05 Nov
Strong investor interest in Novorossiysk
Reports say Russian IPO has raised almost $1 billion.
In Full - 01 Nov
Aegean acquires Portland bunkering station
Plans to deploy two bunkering vessels and offer low sulphur marine fuels as it gains UK presence.
In Full - 01 Nov
DP World acquires Sokhna
$670 million secures 90% stake in the Egyptian port.
In Full - 01 Nov
Sri Lanka, China in financial pact for Hambantota
China promises to promptly provide funds to back the Hambantota port project.
In Full - 01 Nov
Indonesia terminal expects first cargo by late-2008
Work on Oiltanking Group's $120 million project has been underway.
In Full