22 November 2008	The on-line newspaper devoted to the world of transports	15:43 GMT+1

January 3, 2005 Shipping industry spared worst effects of tsunami DESPITE the horrendous loss of lives and properties in the region, caused by the tsunami triggered as a result of the sub-sea earthquake centred in the north-west of Sumatera, the shipping industry appears to have mercifully escaped devastation. The Straits of Malacca, which is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world recording more 60,000 vessel movements a year, was relatively incident-free though ports in the region experienced minor tremors to heavy pounding of waves affecting a few vessels in port ...... Read more on Business Times - Malaysia Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail