Boskalis gives up Smit takeover
ROYAL Boskalis Westminster, the Dutch dredging group, today abandoned its attempt to take over Smit Internationale, the salvage, harbour towage and terminals company.
16:59 4 Dec
Growth slows for German box ships
THE EXPANSION of the German box fleet is beginning to slacken in the face of the world economic crisis, an industry source said today.
16:59 4 Dec
Russian grain traders ask subsidies
RUSSIA'S grain farmers and merchants have asked the Kremlin for an export subsidy of $36 per tonne to sustain grain exports.
16:58 4 Dec
Caution urged on Cuba reform
LIFTING the US trade embargo of Cuba would not guarantee a bonanza for maritime interests, speakers suggested today at the Caribbean-Central American Action Conference.
16:50 4 Dec