http://www.lloydslist.com/sec/Containers?src=rss Containers 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 Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 12 May 2008 05:00:03 GMT Containers 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/1210216494893&src=rss THIS year is shaping up to be memorable for various reasons. The economy faltered in the first quarter, with growth down to 0.7%, and the strength of the domestic currency stoked the country’s inflation rate to 3.9%, the highest for four years. On a global level, South Korea slipped behind India to become the world’s 13th largest economy. Mike Grinter Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216494958&src=rss WHEN talking to Hanjin Shipping in April this year, the company was still in negotiations with its customers on the transpacific trade. The company was necessarily circumspect. A spokesperson said: “With the skyrocketing increase in bunker costs in 2007, it was a very difficult year; not just for Hanjin Shipping but for all carriers. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216495223&src=rss THE containership newbuilding market has burst back into life with a massive $1.3bn order from Cosco Container Lines for eight 13,350 teu vessels. Janet Porter Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216494898&src=rss Daehan seeking capital Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216494953&src=rss IN RECOGNITION of the increasing attractiveness of Dubai in terms of a cargo destination and an operational centre, Hyundai Merchant Marine established subsidiary operations in Dubai in April. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210216495188&src=rss MAERSK Line is at the forefront of industry-wide efforts to pinpoint why so many containers are being lost over the side of ships. Janet Porter Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 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/1210216490969&src=rss THE general meeting of Germany’s Tui has bestowed a defeat on John Fredriksen and his motion to enforce the resignation of the group’s supervisory board chairman, writes Katrin Berkenkopf. Katrin Berkenkopf Cologne 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/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/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/20017531069&src=rss IS JOHN Fredriksen our industry's equivalent of Warren Buffett, the legendary investor who is now the world’s richest man? Tony Gray Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210175936946&src=rss A US government antitrust probe into container lines operating in cabotage trades has triggered a series of class action lawsuits, and a renewed focus on the infamous Jones Act. Michelle Wiese Bockmann Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210175936971&src=rss EUROPE’S efforts to create an efficient freight transport system across the continent are running damagingly over-budget and dangerously behind schedule, according to a report presented in Slovenia on Tuesday by Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot. John McLaughlin Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210175936824&src=rss CONTAINERSHIP owners will have to continue investing vast sums of money in new tonnage if supply is to keep abreast with demand over the coming decade, a leading broker is forecasting, writes Janet Porter. Janet Porter Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210175936899&src=rss CONTAINERSHIP FIXTURES 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/20017530593&src=rss GLOVES come off at AGM as John Fredriksen's right hand man Tor Olav Troim blames Tui managers for sluggish financial performance. Katrin Berkenkopf, Hanover Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179939&src=rss TRAILER Bridge’s quest for “strategic alternatives” including a possible sale, has been suspended following the US’s launch last month of an antitrust investigation into Puerto Rico liner trades. Rajesh Joshi Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066179994&src=rss SHIPPING magnate John Fredriksen has pulled out all the stops to secure the removal of Jürgen Krumnow as chairman of TUI’s supervisory board at today’s annual meeting of Germany’s leading containership and travel group. Patrick Hagen and Tony Gray Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1210066180039&src=rss HIGHER container volumes and freight rates helped Samudera Shipping post a 44.2% rise in net profit to $7.5m in the first quarter, up from $5.2m a year earlier, writes Keith Wallis. Keith Wallis Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530542&src=rss EARNINGS rise at Tui's container line as its board prepares for battle at today's annual meeting. Katrin Berkenkopf, Hanover Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1209946502349&src=rss IT IS good to see a more organised approach to encourage road hauliers to take their cargo on board. Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/1209946502354&src=rss MAERSK Line faces another two years of unprofitable trading, a new report from Copenhagen’s FIH Capital Markets predicts, writes Janet Porter. Janet Porter Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017529933&src=rss COMPANY expects container shipping demand to continue to grow within Asia. By Keith Wallis in Hong Kong Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lloydslist.com/art/20017530337&src=rss JOHN Fredriksen has pulled out all the stops to secure the removal of Jürgen Krumnow as chairman of Tui’s supervisory board. Patrick Hagen and Tony Gray Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT