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Shipping News
- Join box screening initiative, US urges HK
THE US Customs Service is urging reluctant Hong Kong officials to join its container security initiative, saying there should be no concern over sovereignty infringement or reduced container handling efficiency.
- Hutchison not keen on Qingdao port
- HK to hold inquiry into collision
- Less paperwork for box transfers between Jurong, PSA
- P&O boosts ATI stake
- Manila's N Harbour to start upgrading
Air and Land Transport
- Boeing may opt for efficiency over speed
BOEING Co may make a conventional, more efficient new airplane if demand does not pan out for its proposed high-speed 'sonic cruiser', said Alan Mulally, chief executive of the company's jetliner business.
- 1,300 staff fired in latest round of cuts
- Lufthansa slashes domestic fares
- Toronto airport dispute threatens mobile phone use
- Co-pilot's body recovered from China Airlines crash
- Alitalia wins EU approval for 3rd govt aid payment
- Log Book
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| JUNE 24, 2002 |
- Modern Terminals attempts Pearl Delta terminal integration
- China Southern receives its first all-cargo aircraft
- California group Pasha plans airport logistics complex
- Virgin creates new security position, names assistant VP
- Delta names Robb senior vice president, CIO
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| JUNE 24, 2002 |
- Tristar Oceanic Services wins ISO 9001:2000 certificate
- India likely to become second-largest exporter of rice in the world - Export of 36 lakh tonnes expected this year
- India, Thailand studying possibilities of establishing free trade area
- 40 pc surge in diamond exports in April-May; trade sees lustrous prospects
- Tea Board to continue export incentive scheme
- Thailand invites Indian entrepreneurs
- Private sector will fund most of Rs 15,825 cr. port projects: Goyal
- Goyal to meet VPT, PPT officials, port users on June 28
- JNPT to go ahead with bulk terminal conversion project on BOT basis - PSA’s JV proposal to be examined
- Anup K. Chanda appointed new Chairman of KoPT
- ICD-Sabarmati posts sustained 34 pc growth in export boxes in 2001-02 - Hefty 110 pc growth in import traffic
- EOUs fault bank guarantee, subcontracting norms
- Export strategy for services being hammered out
- ACD meet accepts Indian proposal on co-operation
- Kolkata to house E. region’s biggest flower market
- 4 pc SAD on import of paraxylene withdrawn
- Maran may question WB, IMF policies at Oslo meet today
- Chicken exporters seek freight subsidy
- Fieo welcomes decision on travel advisories
- KEC International gets power projects in UAE, Iraq
- India’s coffee blend wins 3rd prize
- Y.K. Sharma assumes charge as Dy Customs Commissioner, Ahmedabad
- Interactive session on Dubai investment scope at IMC
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| JUNE 21, 2002 |
- BIMCO signs anti-drug smuggling agreement with Italy
- IPBCC announces additional war risk surcharge
- MOL launches new Europe - West Africa service
- SAA places record order
- China Southern Airlines is the first Chinese carrier to receive a Boeing 747-400 freighter
- Inland shipping freight market, week 20, 13th/17th May, 2002
- Inland shipping freight market, week 21, 20th/24th May, 2002
- Inland shipping freight market, week 22nd/31st May, 2002
- Inland shipping freight market, week 23, 3rd/7th June, 2002
- Inland shipping freight market, week 24, 10th/14th June, 2002
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| JUNE 21, 2002 |
- Evalend adds two ships to Lasco's logger pool
- Both carload and intermodal totals post gains on American railroads
- Puget Sound Port Captain retiring from Coast Guard post
- MOL adding service between Europe/Africa
- Washington Governor calls for statewide transportation upgrade plan
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| JUNE 24, 2002 |
- Winner registry is the loser as Cambodia acts
The Cambodian government is clamping down on its privately-run ship registry after the seizure of the cargoship Winner for alleged cocaine smuggling, and continued questions over its Port State Control record.
- Wellington gives dissident names the boot
Wellington Underwriting has beaten off attempts by dissident Lloyd’s names to torpedo its plans to establish a new London-based reinsurance arm, Wellington Re.
- Brussels backlash against US on ports
BRUSSELS is threatening to retaliate against US moves to post Customs officials in European ports — a clear sign that American efforts to tighten port security risk is igniting a trade conflict with the European Union.
- Lloyd's List Focus- Maritime security under the spotlight
LLOYD'S List has made the whole maritime security issue one of its highest priorities, and you will find below a number of the articles that tackle this crucial issue.
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| JUNE 21, 2002 |
- P&O raises Philippine stake
- No trading in SembCorp shares
- APL Logistics acquires China stake
- Israel not giving up on Zim sale
- Second victim in Peruvian strife
- Greek seafarers to extend strike
- Brazil to tackle transport network
- Cost cutting boosts Carnival
- Uruguay to trade out of crisis
- CMR take-over plan approved
- Chennai hub status boosted
- Colombo terminals in rebate rivalry
- Handling charges 'must be clearer'
- Liner boycott threat still in place
- River operators defy HK order
- Tehran bids for Afghan market
- Chinese dredger goes to arbitration
- Trapped Magdalena starts rationing
- Babcock insolvency feared
- Evergreen strategy pays off
- Apollo Tiger runs aground
- Noise and vibrations delay delivery
- Canberra issues rescue protocol
- P&O Nedlloyd replaces NZ seafarers
- Unitor denies fraud allegations
- Thai Maritime to build fleet
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| JUNE 21, 2002 |
- Ahern to head Customs Field Ops
As assistant commissioner, Jayson P. Ahern will oversee trade compliance, anti-smuggling efforts, and border security.
- Hong Kong sees "gradual" open skies
The territory promises "a constructive approach" in talks with the United States that have dragged on through several rounds without an agreement.
- Sri Lanka smoothing ex-im traffic
The government is taking steps to speed the movement of import and export cargo.
- FedEx renames Tower Group
- Descartes cuts staff, closes offices
- Canada OKs railroad work hours
- United Airlines opens Chicago cargo facility
- MOL adds services
- Pacer names int'l. exec
- China Southern gets new 747 freighter
- Con-Way names Stotlar COO
- AISA meeting slated
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| JUNE 22, 2002 |
- Hutchison accuse la CE d’exproprier des biens privés
Le dernière version de la future directive sur le “Port package” fera manifestement encore couler beaucoup d’encre au cours des prochaines semaines. Ainsi Hutchison Port Holdings, qui est le plus grand opérateur de terminaux au UK et contrôle ECT à Rotterdam, vient d’accuser la CE de planifier l’expropriation de biens privés. C’est ce qu’a déclaré John Meredith managing director du groupe Hutchison à Dow Jones Newswires.
- Opel Anvers va investir 500 mio. d’Euros en 5 ans
A peine un an après l’annonce du plan Olympia et les funestes rumeurs de fermeture possible de l’usine Opel à Anvers, l’entreprise dévoile un programme d’investissement ambitieux de quelque 500 mio. d’EUR sur les cinq prochaines années. Ce programme a été officiellement lancé jeudi dernier en la présence du ministre flamand de l’Economie, Gabriels, et de la bourgmestre d’Anvers, Detiège, avec la pose de la première pierre d’une nouvelle presse. “Cet investissement doit encore renforcer l’ancrage de notre usine anversoise”, a déclaré l’administrateur délégué Eddy Geysen. Un nouveau modèle sera en outre construit à Anvers à partir de la mi-2004.
- L’aéroport de Billund prêt à faire face à la croissance du trafic passagers grâce à son nouveau terminal
L’aéroport de Billund, situé au centre du Danemark, a inauguré le mois dernier un nouveau terminal à passagers. Un petit groupe de journalistes belges spécialisés dans le transport et les voyages a effectué une visite de cet aéroport “calme”, où l’on regrette fortement la disparition de la Sabena. Heureusement que l’aéroport maison, Maersk Air, propose encore une liaison journalière vers la capitale de l’UE.
- Krone table sur un CA de 500 mio. d’EUR cette année
Contrairement à la plupart des constructeurs de semi-remorques, Krone est parvenu à clôturer l’exercice 2001 sur une hausse du bénéfice. Le bénéfice d’exploitation du groupe Krone, qui produit également des machines agricoles, a augmenté de 10,3 mio. d’EUR à 17,7 mio. d’EUR, une hausse de 70% par rapport à 2000. Le CA affiche 481,7 mio. d’EUR (+20,3%). Pour 2002, l’entreprise allemande table sur un CA de plus de 500 mio. d’EUR.
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| JUNE 21, 2002 |
- Royal Olympic cuts net loss
The cruise firm is reducing its interest rate payments and improving non-operational items.
- CP Ships replaces chartered vessel
New containership Lykes Ranger takes over Asia-Americas sailing from Hyundai Pioneer.
- Japanese yards reel in fewer new orders
New order tonnage in May fell by 8% from the previous month to 824,500-grt.
- MSC and Lasco ships caught in US net
Two well-known owners' vessels failed port state control inspections during May.
- Second VLCC of Russian crude to head west
Large tanker market rates head south as Yukos lines up another crude cargo for the US.
- Tractebel scoops Enron LNG charter
A gas carrier owned by Leif Hoegh has found a new charterer.
- Babcock Borsig on the brink
German yard HDW's minority shareholder in deep financial trouble.
- Daewoo top brass get stock options
Korean yard CEO Jung Sung-Leep and fellow executives win performance-related incentives.
- P&O Ports increases ATI stake
UK group strengthens hold on Philippine joint venture Asian Terminals Inc, which runs four ports.
- SCI ship held in UK with 23 deficiencies
Indian general cargo vessel one of eight ships detained during May.
- Jessica oil spill investigation reopened
Judge to take a second look at Galapagos oil spill after reports say thousands of animals died.
- Bad times may force shipping consolidation
US inland barge and offshore supply vessel owners seek consolidation, but not downsizing.
- Petroperu downplays port strike impact
About 6,000 workers are protesting against work regulations and privatisation plans.
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