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Vale plots grand opening

Aaron Kelley — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:43 GMT

Brazilian mining behemoth’s Subic Bay transhipment facility gears up for timely debut as VLOC sets sail.

Bosporus faces big delays

Gary Dixon — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:37:42 GMT

Key Turkish strait could be shut to all vessels for up to three days due to snowstorms.

Vancouver sees mixed 2011

Dale Wainwright — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:35:38 GMT

After strong showing in 2010 Canada’s largest port sees growth take on a more subdued performance.

G6 speeds box tie-up

Gary Dixon — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:34:21 GMT

Grand and New World Alliance carriers starting Asia to Europe cooperation a month ahead of schedule.

Rio Tinto backs port growth

Dale Wainwright — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:31:30 GMT

Mining giant to spend $3.4bn expanding iron ore port and mine operations in Pilbara region of Australia.

Oily infractions

Aaron Kelley — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:18:17 GMT

Tokyo-based bulker operator in hot water after authorities in the US uncover evidence of discharge violations.

Vale lands political pledge

Aaron Kelley — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:30:28 GMT

Brazilian energy minister ready to back mining giant during talks with Beijing over bulker ban.

HHLA books improved results

Dale Wainwright — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:29:07 GMT

Hamburger Hafen, operator of Germany’s flagship container port, sees volumes and revenues rise.

'Suspicious' tanker seized

Aaron Kelley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:19:46 GMT

Namibian officials question crew of idled Nigerian chemical tanker about disabled AIS after weeks at anchor.

BHP approves port funding

Dale Wainwright — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:49:46 GMT

Mining giant and Japanese partners commit funds to expand Australia's largest iron ore export facility.

Sinopec in bunker first

Gary Dixon — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:11:50 GMT

Chinese oil giant signs first overseas term supply deals for Chinese vessels in Panama and UAE.

China clarifies valemax ban

Aaron Kelley — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:33:12 GMT

China Shipowners’ Association sheds light on specifics of bulker boycott while Brazilian mining giant breaks silence.

Neighbours team up

Gary Dixon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:39:05 GMT

Iran and Iraq agree to establish joint shipping line for freight and passengers.

Tacoma reports poor 2011

Dale Wainwright — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:14:33 GMT

Northwest US port see containerized exports up 11%, but performance is second worst in last six years.

Boxship in Garden City spill

Aaron Kelley — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:36:13 GMT

Investigation underway in Savannah as teams battle leak involving Oskar Wehr-controlled containership.

DP World volumes up 10%

Dale Wainwright — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:06:35 GMT

Mohammed Sharaf-led container terminal operator sees ‘record year’ despite global economic turmoil.

Oregon backs coal terminals

Dale Wainwright — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:50:54 GMT

Officials with the Port of St Helens have given the green light for two new coal terminals on US west coast.

STX confirms Hardelay exit

Aaron Kelley — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:22:34 GMT

Laurent Castaing returns to French shipbuilder after eight-year hiatus as veteran official heads for the door.

Strike bleeding Antwerp

Jason O'Connell — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:37:19 GMT

Action costing Belgian port $1.3m per hour in lost revenue as container terminals shut down.

Vitol tankers held

Gary Dixon — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:19:54 GMT

Sudan seizes two vessels chartered by oil trader in dispute with South Sudan over pipeline fees.