US considers authorising global 'trusted shipper' scheme *New |
| US officials are in talks airlines, maritime groups and allied security services on establishing a global vetting system for international cargo, says Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, reports The Associated Press. more |
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| Intra-Asian Trade to Sustain Growth |
| Asian container exports to the West will take up to five years to recover after last year's market plunge... more |
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More container ships to be
laid up |
| The number of idle containerships is expected to rise by the end of the year as the carriers' winter deployment programmes kicks in. more |
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| ASEM-8 leaders favour more sharing of intelligence inputs to curb sea piracy |
| Taking a serious view of the growing menace of piracy at sea, the world leaders who converged here for the 8th Asia-Europe meet summit, on Tuesday... more |
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Energy efficiency measures for ships |
With effect from 1 July 2010, the Air Waybill (AWB) Conditions of Contract (IATA Resolution 600b) have been changed to harmonize the application of the Montreal Convention liability limit for all air cargo across all routes. more |
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| Singapore Sets Up Maritime Institute |
| The maritime education, training and Research and Development (R&D) landscape in Singapore is set to benefit from two new initiatives. more |
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Tanker Shipping: Tanker markets in limbo |
| EIA has revised their oil demand forecast upwards for 2011. Global oil demand in 2011 is now expected to rise by 1.3 million barrels per day (MB/day) to 87.8 MB/day assuming consensus trends in the global economy, crude prices development and possible efficiency gains. more |
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