http://www.lloydslist.com/sec/breakingnews?src=rss Breaking News headlines from www.lloydslist.com en-gb The content of this feed is copyright by Informa plc. Reproduction, retrieval, copying or transmission of the content of this site is not permitted without the publisher's prior consent. Lloyd's is the registered trademark of the Society incorporated by the Lloyd's Act 1871 by the name of Lloyd's webeditor@lloydslist.com webeditor@lloydslist.com Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 12 May 2008 05:00:28 GMT Breaking News http://www.lloydslist.com/rss 30 144 43 http://www.lloydslist.com/content/rss/lloydslist/lloydslist_rss_logo.gif Saturday http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531576&src=rss NANTONG Cosco KHI Shipping Engineering to build 13,350 teu vessels in $1.3bn deal. Janet Porter Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531573&src=rss GENCO pays $257m for two panamaxes and a suparamax, according to brokers report. Michelle Wiese Bockmann Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531398&src=rss ITALIAN Euro MP will be new commissioner as Jacques Barrot takes on new Brussels portfolio. Justin Stares, Brussels Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531252&src=rss SOUTH Korean shipbuilder wins contracts worth $1.1bn for seven VLCCs this week. By Mike Grinter in Hong Kong Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531379&src=rss REVENUES rise 21% in first quarter as both its offshore and bulk shipping divisions registered strong growth. Andrew Spurrier, Paris Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531374&src=rss DRYSHIPS buys out the private 4.4% stake of its chief executive George Economou in target company Ocean Rig. Nigel Lowry, Athens Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531320&src=rss BULK shipping company to raise $275m via share sale in Hong Kong. Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531519&src=rss DANISH carrier leads way in efforts to find out why so many containers are being lost overboard. Janet Porter Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531533&src=rss PROJECT which was shelved by former Italian premier Romano Prodi now back on the agenda. John McLaughlin Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531427&src=rss FIRST quarter profits before tax down from $680m to $52.1m, but group says in line with expectations. Craig Eason Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531434&src=rss TRANSATLANTIC specialist has joined the World Shipping Council which represents liner shipping interests in Washington. Janet Porter Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531441&src=rss MOVE aimed at maximising its profit potential, the company said. Mike Grinter, Hong Kong Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531524&src=rss BUMPER revenues on a slightly expanded fleet TBS International to more than treble its quarterly net profit. Rajesh Joshi, New York Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531292&src=rss SHIPOWNER changes strategy and plans to spend additional $290m for eight handysize bulk carriers. By Marcus Hand in Singapore Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531273&src=rss TOTAL volume at the port rises 1.5% last year while box throughput tops 2m teu for the first time. By David Osler Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531272&src=rss The Francoise Gilot has managed to move off under its own power and will be inspected to ensure seaworthiness. Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531351&src=rss SVEIN Olsen sacked because of rising project costs during the conversion of tankers into oil production ships. Martyn Wingrove Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531372&src=rss EARNINGS slide 46% as falling rates for the spot carriage of clean products also began to feed into rates for longer-term charters. John McLaughlin Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531459&src=rss SHARES takes a hit after handysize specialist confirms sale of 158.6m new shares. Keith Wallis, Hong Kong Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530900&src=rss TROIM vows to continue to press for changes at the German group. By Katrin Berkenkopf in Hanover Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530896&src=rss FEARS that rapid global fleet expansion will lead to inadequately manned vessels. By Marcus Hand in Singapore Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531113&src=rss GREECE’S stock market regulators set to sweep away the last special requirements previously imposed on shipping companies. Nigel Lowry Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530975&src=rss UK MARITIME industries response to the new Bill is that it contains little that has not been trailed well in advance. David Osler Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530872&src=rss ANALYSTS expect surging dry bulk rates to more than offset cost hikes in container and other businesses. By Keith Wallis Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530873&src=rss SINGAPORE company's quarterly earnings lifted by higher chartering rates and gains from ship sales. By Marissa Chew in Singapore Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530874&src=rss CAPESIZE bulkers will be the first to be built at JES's new yard in China. By Marcus Hand in Singapore Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531065&src=rss SMALL containerships powered by liquefied natural gas could be in service within a few years as shipowners experiment with less-polluting fuels. Janet Porter Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531115&src=rss BULK carrier freight rates are nudging record highs, as charterers pay over $250,000 per day for capesize vessels carrying iron ore from Brazil to China. Michelle Wiese Bockmann Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530995&src=rss INTERNATIONAL relief efforts to help Myanmar could be hampered as its gateway container terminal was badly damaged in the storm. Keith Wallis Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531128&src=rss GREEK-FLAGGED vessel suffered from a gash when it made contact with a pier this morning on leaving the Cretan port of Heraklion. Sandra Speares Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017531056&src=rss BRUSSELS closes its collusive behaviour investigation in the parcel tanker trades without penalising the accused companies. Rajesh Joshi Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT