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New chairman announced for PoMC

Victorian ports minister Denis Napthine has announced the Mark Birrell as the new Port of Melbourne Corporation chairman, replacing the outgoing Bill Scales.

More than half the oil removed from the Rena

Maritime New Zealand says the salvage team has reported removing more than half the oil from the vessel Rena.

Island Trader to resume service

A cargo vessel which was grounded off Lord Howe Island last week has been refloated and allowed to resume service.

ABN Amro to boost shipping loan book

ABN Amro aims to increase its shipping loan book to as much as twice its existing level of $6bn between now and 2015, and is determined to restore its position in ship finance ahead of any concerns about the state of the industry.

Gallileo finally sees outer space

Two satellites of the European Union’s global navigation satellite system, Galileo, are now in space.

UK national ports policy welcomed

Publication of the UK government’s National Policy Statement for ports in England and Wales has been welcomed by the industry.