Stories for May 1st 2012

Tuesday, May 1st 2012 - 08:53 UTC

The Titanic II will mark the entrance of China to the cruise-ship industry

Australian mining magnate and close associate of China will finance the construction of Titanic II

Australian mining billionaire Clive Palmer plans to build a 21st-century replica of the Titanic and sail it from England to New York accompanied by the Chinese navy by the end of 2016.

Tuesday, May 1st 2012 - 00:37 UTC

Argentina looking to absorb the million tons of bio-diesel Spain no longer will import

Bio-fuels Chamber, Fernando Pelaez, a “very volatile commodity”

Almost a million tons of bio-diesel which was exported to Spain will now have to be absorbed by Argentina’s domestic market following on Madrid’s decision to cut all imports because of the seizure of oil corporation YPF from Repsol by the administration of President Cristina Fernandez.

Tuesday, May 1st 2012 - 00:14 UTC

Falklands fishing industry participates of Europe’s leading seafood Show

Falklands’ delegation at the Stand in the Brussels Seafood Show

Representatives from the Falkland Islands’ fishing industry travelled to Belgium last week to attend the Brussels Seafood Show.

Tuesday, May 1st 2012 - 00:03 UTC

Argentina fish and seafood exports paralyzed because of maritime union conflict

Mar del Plata port, Argentina’s fishing industry hub

Argentina fish and seafood industry exports have been paralyzed following industrial action from the maritime workers union which is demanding a round of salary and other benefits’ negotiations with the fishing companies located in Mar del Plata and Patagonian ports.

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