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Cuba opens 'megaport' with high hopes for more trade Cuba officially opened its new Mariel "megaport" on Monday, hoping the project will put it on the map as a regional shipping hub despite scant foreign investment and the US economic embargo.

29 January 2014

Vietnam shipping executives on trial for embezzlement Former top executives at Vietnam's scandal-hit national shipping company Vinalines went on trial Thursday for embezzlement and defying state regulations.

12 December 2013

France to allow armed guards on ships to ward off pirates: PM France will authorise the deployment of armed guards on ships as part of anti-piracy measures, a move long sought by shipping companies, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said in an interview published Tuesday.

04 December 2013

Kazakhstan may export ships to neighbors Kazakhstan ships might be export to the neighboring countries after the domestic demand is met.

04 November 2013

Apple readying two iPhone versions for launch: report Apple has asked its Taiwan-based supplier to begin shipping two new versions of the iPhone next month, including a lower-cost model.

21 August 2013

Kazakhstan to expand its ferry fleet There is currently a need for expansion of the ferry fleet and increase of freights transportation: Kazakhstan Transport Minister.

26 March 2013