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Yacht collision: bulker crew to be questioned
Chinese maritime authorities are waiting to interview the crew of a Hong Kong-registered bulk carrier which allegedly hit the yacht of teenage adventurer in Queensland yesterday morning.
Ex-Southern Pasifika to replace Forum Samoa II
Pacific Forum Line has chartered the 6030 dwt containership Indic (ex Southern Pasifika) for its Auspac service as repairs are made to the refloated Forum Samoa II.
ABB Grain shareholders say yes to Viterra
ABB Grain shareholders yesterday approved Canadian agribusiness Viterra's $1.6bn bid for the Australian grain marketing company.
Karara iron ore project wins WA approval
The Western Australian Government has given environmental approval for a $1.8bn iron ore project in the state's Midwest region.
Caltex signs 10-year charter deal with Teekay
Caltex has signed a new 10-year time charter with Teekay Corporation to move its petroleum products between Australia's capital city ports.
Gale warning closes Bunbury port
The port of Bunbury was closed to all shipping this morning as the Bureau of Meteorology maintained a gale warning for parts of Western Australia's southwest coastline.
France considers US$1.5bn shipping bailout
France is the latest country to consider financial support for cash-strapped shipowners after the German Government promised help for struggling Hapag-Lloyd and other container lines hover perilously close to collapse.
Encouraging signs for Asia-Europe box trade
Asia-Europe trades are finally starting to deliver snippets of encouraging news as the rate of cargo decline slows and recent freight rate increases hold firm.
