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Shipping News
- Master of Pati detained by Turkish police
[ANKARA] Turkish police have detained the Greek master of the Pati, a Greece-bound bulker which sank off the shores of Turkey's southern Antalya on Monday, leaving eight dead and some 50 presumed drowned.
- Bush names Democrat Mineta as Secretary of Transportation
- Hyundai Merchant, Hanjin Shipping post record sales
- Oil tanker in distress off northern Moroccan coast
- Japan mulling anti-piracy pact with Asean
Air and Land Transport
- Boeing on target with 489 jet delivery
[SEATTLE] Boeing Co on Tuesday said it delivered 130 commercial jets in the fourth quarter of 2000, boosting its full-year total to 489, in line with previous forecasts by the world's largest airplane manufacturer.
- Qantas, Ansett quizzed over Hazelton battle
- India shortlists 2 groups for airport project
- EVA to use Airbus for first time, breaking Boeing's hold
- Asiana Airlines issues ticket-backed security
- Air India aims to cut fuel costs by hedging, refueling abroad
- Log Book
Features
- Switching to marine policies to reduce costs
THE property insurance market is tight, with many companies having no choice but to renew policies with a 25 per cent increase in rates. The marine cargo market, on the other hand, remains soft -- as it has for several years -- with rates barely creeping upwards.
Logistics
- FedEx doubles gateway facility at Changi airport
FedEx Express recently doubled the size of its gateway facility at the CIAS cargo centre in Changi.
- Top logistics firm pulls out of HK airport bid
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- Transport sector hails Mineta appointment
Industry leaders say that the political veteran is right person to handle critical air, sea issues.
- Three carriers to launch Med-US service
P&O Nedlloyd, Zim Israel Navigation Co. and Hapag-Lloyd will operate a fortnightly service between the Mediterranean and the U.S. East Coast and Gulf next month.
- UPS, FedEx will face rate hike fight
Analysts expect major shippers to resist the full increases the carriers plan to impose next month.
- Trade: A Clinton legacy, a Bush challenge
The President can claim some victories, but some notable missteps may give the incoming administration more to overcome than build on.
- Emery names Campbell director of customs brokerage unit in Canada
- Trailer Bridge gets $29M in new financing
- JFK air cargo conference set for March 29
- FedEx unit opens ExpressCenter in Reno, Nevada
- BCE Emergis alliance offers Descartes strong opportunity
- Atlas hires former arms negotiator as VP for international affairs
- Train derails, spills acid in southern Arizona
- EVA Airways orders first Airbus jets
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- CT Navigation adds HK call
- Shenzhen transit simplified
- Hanjin expands fleet
- MPA extends concessions
- UPS flies new rates
- Aeroflot expects US$1 billion in earnings for 2000
- Delta Airlines takes second flight to city of light
- Genco opens European office
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- Rotterdam port alderman steps down
- Shippers dispute FedEx and UPS rates
- HITT acquired QPS
- UK rail regulator demands action on safety
- Spanish-Australian group buys Bristol airport
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- Petronet LNG to go for fresh bids
- Software exports projected at $ 6.2 billion
- PM’s visits to S-E Asian countries may improve trade ties
- Govt allows MMF yarn exports to US spices exports
- Demand for auto batteries may trigger off surge in lead import
- Anti-dumping: US steel cos may turn next to galvanised steel imports
- Russia agrees to lift 50 mkg Indian tea
- Exim Bank rates Mumbai as Asia’s financial hub
- EU slaps dumping duties on polyester fibre
- Rains brighten rabi prospects
- Gulf teams to participate in the CII Partnership
- PM’s stand on Vallarpadam terminal hailed
- VPT set to handle 42 m tonne cargo
- NSICT handles record 65,221 TEUs in December 2000
- Freight haulage grinds to a halt
- CII drawing up formula for social security scheme
- Exporters, continuous process worst-hit by power failure in N. India: Assocham
- Exports prove to be a life-saver for forging industry
- EOU jewellery showrooms allowed at airports
- CII call to ensure 9 pc growth in infrastructure
- CII plea on withdrawal of surcharge on customs
- MoU to boost IT in Mongolia
- Sushma Swaraj to inaugurate 3-day IMC’s ‘India Calling’ conference tomorrow
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- Trend-setting Singapore refiner to cut runs this month
- Oil prices consolidate amid OPEC consensus on production cut
- Mexican bunker prices
- Brazil bunker prices
- Jeddah/Dammam posted prices effective from January 4
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- $400 million Egyptian patrol boat order for Halter
Halter Marine Inc., a subsidiary of Friede Goldman Halter (NYSE:FGH) has been chosen by the Egyptian Navy to build four Ambassador MK III Fast Missile Patrol Craft (FMC).
- Another RT-flex Sulzer order
Wärtsilä Corporation has received the second order for Sulzer RT-flex diesel engines. These engines apply common-rail fuel injection with full electronic control to Sulzer RTA-series low-speed marine diesel engines
- European Council agrees first EurOPA package
The European Council last month agreed on the first European Community package of measures to improve maritime safety ( the so-called "Erika I" package).
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- Port of Kalama's pedestrian overpass to downtown will undergo repairs
- Port of Seattle budgets $1.5 million for Terminal 91 Reinvestment Program
- Port Seattle selects Applied Theory Corp. to help in launching its eBusiness Initiative
- Port Tacoma learns details of disaster program for region
- Port Portland Oks increasing funding on North Marine Drive
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- Now Seafarers Can Talk to Their Families
- Central Corridor Moved to February
- Maritime Committee Acts on Sub-Standard Oil Ships
- Philippines Operator Gives Top Bid For Mexican Port
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- Savarese defaults on tanker loans
TWO tankers linked to Erika owner Giuseppe Savarese are in mortgage default, with "very significant amounts of money" outstanding, a letter from the Bank of Scotland has confirmed.
- Bush picks Mineta for transport
PRESlDENT-elect George W Bush has chosen Norman Mineta, a Democrat with a strong transport background, as his secretary of transportation.
- MSC clinches long-awaited order at French yard
Mediterranean Shipping Cruises has clinched space at France's Chantiers de l'Atlantique for two brand new cruiseships, apparently bringing its long hunt for a newbuilding deal to an end.
- Warburg downgrades RCCL and Carnival
UBS Warburg yesterday cut its ratings for the world's two largest cruiseship companies.
- Lines forge new Med-US route
P&O NEDLLOYD, Hapag-Lloyd and Zim Line are to inaugurate a service between the Mediterranean and US east and Gulf coasts next month.
- Hapag-Lloyd ready to hit the acquisitions trail
HAMBURG liner group Hapag-Lloyd is now not ruling out acquisitions, even though it has said for years that it was not in the takeover game, writes Sabina Casagrande, Cologne.
- Ceyhan delays hit home
AT least 30 suezmax tankers could have been left idle as a result of continuing disruption in Iraqi oil supplies at the Turkish port of Ceyhan.
- Marstan chartered for Irish Sea
The Netherlands' BG Freight Line has chartered the German container vessel newbuilding Marstan for its feeder service to the Irish Sea. The 714 teu vessel was delivered to Haren/Ems based Unitas Schiffahrtsges of HermannSchepers on December 28 by Roland Werft at Berne.
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- Chinese repairers praised
- 'Handsome' LNG returns forecast
- ISC to launch US/Mexico rail ferry
- Bush picks Democrat for transport
- Taiwan ships make historic sailings
- Bank downgrades cruise shares
- Hitachi Zosen to hive off yards
- Osprey board rejects offer
- Lines demand Manila speed-up
- Lines reduce rate hike
- Brazil drops RINA recognition
- US ponders curbs on steel dumping
- Grounded bulker still leaking oil
- Silja owed $30M by Commodore
- WA bankrolls MSC move
- Schröder pushes for yard alliance
- Osprey forecasts profits turnround
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- IBO vise un volume de 150.000 TEU en 2001
Le jeune armement fluvial belge IBO (Independent Barge Operator), qui a démarré ses activités en septembre 2000 a déjà réalisé une bonne performance et tout semble indiquer que ce nouvel exercice 2001 sera l’occasion d’une expansion sur plusieurs plans.
- Liège Airport: +30% pour le fret
Bond extraordinaire - +30% - du trafic fret, légère régression du trafic passagers, lancement prochain de l’appel d’offres pour la nouvelle aérogare: l’aéroport de Liège a décidément le vent en poupe.
- Opel prolonge le contrat européen de Hamann jusqu’en 2005
L’entreprise belge Hamann International est parvenue à prolonger son contrat logistique avec le constructeur automobile allemand Adam Opel de quatre ans jusqu’au 31 décembre 2004. Le contrat, qui est principalement axé sur la gestion logistique des envois des fournisseurs en Belgique et aux Pays-Bas, représente un CA de 25 mio. d’EUR.
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- Japan gets November export order boost
Shipbuilders in Japan saw export orders reach nearly 1m gt in November.
- NKK bow design promises cost savings
Owner demands for improved propulsion efficiency prompt bow redesign.
- Cammell to axe further jobs
Costa Classica contract delay blamed for further staff cuts.
- Bidders jostle for Osprey product tankers
Potential buyers for Osprey's product tankers are being talked round the market.
- Palmer to head new Heidmar products pool
US owner Heidenreich Marine Inc is revamping its product tanker pool.
- Osprey throws down the gauntlet
The ball is now firmly back in John Fredriksen's court to make an improved bid on Osprey.
- Szczecin Shipyard to build $425m worth of ships in 2001
The Polish shipbuilder plans to top last year's figure of $300m.
- Lines team up on US to Med service
P&O Nedlloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and Zim Lines are pooling their resources for a new transatlantic service.
- Aukra Industrier fills 2003 orderbook
An order for three ships has left the Norwegian yard at full capacity until the end of 2003.
- Korean yards eye new year prospects
Shipbuilders in Korea are less than bullish on newbuilding order prospects for 2001.
- Landslide blocks Corinth Canal
Greek officials expect the waterway to be closed for a number of days.
- Search for missing cargoship immigrants abandoned
Turkish authorities have called off the search for victims of the wreck of the Pati.
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