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  • South Africa: Shipping Shares in the Doldrums in Spite of Excellent Earnings

    CAPTAINS of JSE-listed shipping companies have plenty of reasons to smile - at least for now....
    2008-08-26 03:10:17
  • Iran launches submarine production to protect vital shipping line

    Iran has launched a submarine production line to ensure its forces are equipped to maintain security in the vital oil shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz waterway, the defence minister said on Monda...
    2008-08-26 03:00:10
  • Global shipping: Drifting into recession

    Is world shipping heading for recession It is too early to predict anything firmly at this moment but the indications appear ominous. And traditionally, as everyone knows, shipping has been the leadi...
    2008-08-24 16:29:23
  • Coastal shipping: The cost-competitive route

    The Indian peninsula has a long coastline of 7,517 km, dotted with 12 major ports and 185 non-major ports, and a vast hinterland. All these factors are ideal for vibrant coastal shipping, but the sect...
    2008-08-24 16:30:23
  • Major changes in shipping sector

    A lot of changes are now taking place in the country’s shipping sector. Companies which were not in shipping are now entering the business of operating ships and these include both p...
    2008-08-24 16:28:23
  • Lawsuit over price fixing

    Asian shippers threaten lawsuit over price fixing, says a report in the Lloyd’s List. The shippers say they are ready to take the shipping lines to court should operators collectivel...
    2008-08-24 16:25:23
  • The best ways to get your stuff to college

    Students who must fly to college are finding it harder than ever to transport their stuff. Most airlines have added or raised fees on checked baggage and shipping companies have added fuel surcharges ...
    2008-08-24 14:00:00
  • Four expressways to be built

    Four expressways covering of about 1,000 km would be built in the country, Union Minister of State for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, KH Muniyappa, said today....
    2008-08-24 05:00:00
  • Iraq gets delivery of US and Australian wheat

    Iraq's Umm Qasr port is taking delivery of around 353,000 tonnes of mainly hard red winter wheat cargoes that were purchased earlier this year, officials and shipping sources said on Friday....
    2008-08-24 00:05:30
  • Shipping forecast makes unlikely Olympics appearance

    BBC Radio 4's Shipping forecast is to be broadcast as part of the Olympics closing ceremony. ...
    2008-08-23 21:12:05
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