August 04, 2008

Mumbai: The Government of India has conferred the elite ‘Navratna’ (one of the jewels in the Indian crown) status on Shipping Corporation of India, which ... [full story]

Sydney: The New South Wales Government is examining a coal industry proposal to double the capacity of the Newcastle Port by 2013. The proposal would ... [full story]

Shanghai: In a major move, Chinese shipbuilder Rongsheng Shipbuilding and Heavy Industry has announced a $1.6 billion order by Brazilian iron ore miner Vale for ... [full story]

Doha: Qatar Gas Transportation Co (QGTC; also known as Nakilat) has revealed plans to borrow $1bn within the next 18 months to pay for tankers ... [full story]

Taipei: Container Liner Evergreen Marine's (pictured) parent, Evergreen Group, has shelved a plan to invest in a Chinese shipyard due to weak market conditions, writes ... [full story]