Day: December 17, 2010

Carriers warn Vale’s big bulkers will dampen rates

Dec 17, 2010

Bulk carrier operators say the introduction of megaships in Brazil-China trade will depress the dry bulk market even further. The Brazilian ore giant Vale will early next year take delivery of a 400,000 tonne iron ore carrier....

ILWU Opposes Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement

Dec 17, 2010

Despite potential increases in cargo movement benefiting dockworkers, union opposes proposed Korea-United States trade agreement because it continues failed trade policy and is harmful to workers, consumers, and the environment...