For all its increasing financial, political military and economic clout, China is still a frontier economy when it comes to good business and investment good governance.
Shipping industry
Safety on the docks: stevedores need federal protection
Maritime workers walked off docks shortly after the tragic death of a fellow worker on Wednesday at the Appleton dock, writes Crikey intern and ex-rigger Ben Hagemann.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Jetstar pays its way
Jetstar spokesperson Simon Westaway defends Jetstar, while Crikey reader Jason Ives pulls up Crikey on the fact that “KNICKERS” can’t be made on a Scrabble board.
Crikey Clarifier: What happens when a ship lands on a coral reef?
How did the Chinese cargo ship Shen Neng 1 run aground in a protected area of the Great Barrier Reef? And how will it be rescued? Crikey intern Elizabeth Redman spoke to Master Mariner Richard Morris.
Business As Usual: Oscars broadcasters fight, but numbers up … re-insurance hit after $8b quake … The Shipping News …
Despite a fight between Oscar broadcasters, the viewing figures were on the up. Plus, insurers have valued the Chilean earthquake at $8 billion, shipping news of the day and other business snippets.
ANL’s French owner can’t pay its $5.7b debt
The French shipping company that owns and operates Australian National Line, is involved in talks to reschedule an estimated $A5.7 billion of debt on which it is unable to make payments, as banks clamp down hard.
Ship sails on shipping industry
The shipping industry is in choppy water, and it’s not just the GFC. Shipping capacity may exceed need by between 50% and 70% in the near future.
