Bali cruise terminal up and running

  Jakarta: Benoa cruise terminal on the island of Bali has finally started operating as a turnaround port rebranded as Cruise International Terminal. The turnaround port now has many facilities, including more room for X-ray equipment, as well as a luggage area that can be adjusted to suit the number of passengers. There are also…

Indonesians chase modern second hand tonnage

  Athens: A recent report from Greek broker Intermodal notes how busy the Indonesians have been in the second hand market this year. “It is worth noting that Indonesians have been very active in the SnP market in 2012 acquiring modern tonnage, with notable mention going towards the ex “Nanos” (50,296dwt-blt 02) at low $…

Indonesia supports security in South China Sea

  Surabaya, East Java (ANTARA News) – Indonesia keeps condcuting diplomacy with various countries especially in Southeast Asia to assure security in the South China Sea, Commander of Indonesian Armed Forces, Admiral Agus Suhartono, said here on Thursday. When met by reporters after leading a ceremony to mark the handing over of the post of…

Iran unveils domestically-made container ship

  Iran unveiled ts newest domestically-made container ship, named Iran-Shahrekord, the Fars News agency reported. The ship has 2200TEU capacity and has received all the necessary certificates from international institutes. The National Iranian Tanker Company managing director announced in December 2011 that 21 new tankers will be added to the national fleet by the end…