TRB to Hold Annual Meeting in DC
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies will hold its 83rd Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on January 11-15, 2004. Among other things…
MARAD Releases Report on E-Seals
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released the voluminous two-part report evaluating electronic seals for use on cargo containers. The analysis was conducted…
MARAD Report on Ports and Shipping
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) released its quarterly report on Port and Shipping Safety and Environmental Protection.
EU Investigation into Aker Warnow Werft Continues
A European Union investigation over the possible repayment of subsidies by German shipyard Aker Warnow Werft – formerly Kvaerner Warnow Werft – looks set to drag on.
GE in Talks with Chinese Shipyard
China Ship Building Corporation (CSBC) is in talks with United States’ General Electric (GE) to establish a naval shiprepair facility in Kaohsiung. General Electric…
First Ship Lease Closes $100m Mezzanine Financing
First Ship Lease Ltd., a commercial finance company focused on diverse shipping assets, today announced the successful completion of a $100 million mezzanine financing facility.
COSCO Unit Logs Good 2003
COSCO Pacific, an arm of the Chinese shipping conglomerate, reportedly logged a 45% jump in 2003 container volumes, according to a Reuters report. A container leasor…
