August 19, 2008

Singapore: Keppel Corporation, parent group of specialist vessel and rig manufacturer Keppel Offshore and Marine, celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. “With roots in Singapore, ... [full story]

Beijing: China's coal exports could fall further in September as higher export taxes take effect, pushing up international prices and giving Australian producers a stronger ... [full story]

Seoul: South Korean shipyard STX Shipbuilding said yesterday that it has won an order worth 322bn won ($310m) from a European client to build two ... [full story]

Panama: The Panama Register has reported an increase of 4.7% in its fleet size during the first six months of 2008 to 7, 965 vessels ... [full story]

Taipei: Evergreen Lineannounced it is to inaugurate a new direct container service to Haifa from the Far East. The service, which will begin operations in ... [full story]