MPA, NTU to set up maritime research centre [SINGAPORE] The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) formalised their research links yesterday with the creation of a dedicated maritime research and development centre as part of the MPA's 10-year $50 million maritime R&D investment.
Asian Terminals to invest 1.2b pesos in Manila port
Operators told to improve efficiency before raising handling charges
Air and Land Transport
US to review big airline merger plans [ARLINGTON, Virginia] The US Transportation Department will review aspects of airline merger proposals, according to Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, who said the new initiative would start with planned deals by American Airlines and United Airlines.
AA pilots lose appeal against strike penalty
Airbus wins US$1b order from Qatar Airways
Smaller airlines halt S African flights while bigger ones increase theirs
TBI to raise stake in Luton airport by 65%
Logistics
FedEx adds Vietnam to AsiaOne network FEDEX Asia Pacific has added Vietnam to its AsiaOne network. At a press conference on Tuesday in Ho Chi Minh City, David Cunningham, president of FedEx Asia Pacific, announced the official opening of its new Ho Chi Minh facility and a schedule of flights in and out of Vietnam.
MPA, NTU to set up maritime research centre [SINGAPORE] The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) formalised their research links yesterday with the creation of a dedicated maritime research and development centre as part of the MPA's 10-year $50 million maritime R&D investment.
Asian Terminals to invest 1.2b pesos in Manila port
Operators told to improve efficiency before raising handling charges
Air and Land Transport
US to review big airline merger plans [ARLINGTON, Virginia] The US Transportation Department will review aspects of airline merger proposals, according to Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, who said the new initiative would start with planned deals by American Airlines and United Airlines.
AA pilots lose appeal against strike penalty
Airbus wins US$1b order from Qatar Airways
Smaller airlines halt S African flights while bigger ones increase theirs
TBI to raise stake in Luton airport by 65%
Logistics
FedEx adds Vietnam to AsiaOne network FEDEX Asia Pacific has added Vietnam to its AsiaOne network. At a press conference on Tuesday in Ho Chi Minh City, David Cunningham, president of FedEx Asia Pacific, announced the official opening of its new Ho Chi Minh facility and a schedule of flights in and out of Vietnam.
MPA, NTU to set up maritime research centre [SINGAPORE] The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) formalised their research links yesterday with the creation of a dedicated maritime research and development centre as part of the MPA's 10-year $50 million maritime R&D investment.
Asian Terminals to invest 1.2b pesos in Manila port
Operators told to improve efficiency before raising handling charges
Air and Land Transport
US to review big airline merger plans [ARLINGTON, Virginia] The US Transportation Department will review aspects of airline merger proposals, according to Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, who said the new initiative would start with planned deals by American Airlines and United Airlines.
AA pilots lose appeal against strike penalty
Airbus wins US$1b order from Qatar Airways
Smaller airlines halt S African flights while bigger ones increase theirs
TBI to raise stake in Luton airport by 65%
Logistics
FedEx adds Vietnam to AsiaOne network FEDEX Asia Pacific has added Vietnam to its AsiaOne network. At a press conference on Tuesday in Ho Chi Minh City, David Cunningham, president of FedEx Asia Pacific, announced the official opening of its new Ho Chi Minh facility and a schedule of flights in and out of Vietnam.
Earthquake closes Seattle, Tacoma ports Vessel operations at the ports were shut down Wednesday after a strong earthquake struck the area. Sea-Tac International Airport also was closed.
Graykowski: Don't ax Marad The former deputy and acting head of the Maritime Administration said Wednesday that the White House should think carefully before it proposes dismantling the agency.
ACL profit triples in 2000 The strong U.S. economy helped fuel growth in the westbound North Atlantic trade.
Cargo theft group develops prototype for national database The National Cargo Security Council is seeking funding to go live with a program it claims can track losses across all modes of transport.
Eastman buys out G-Log's share of ShipChem
Hvide will change name to Seabulk International
India to impose tax on port services
TACA reduces bunker adjustment charge
Norwegian firm proposes shipbuilding merger with Kvaerner
GoReefers launches online ocean marketplace
Americana Ships, Spanish carrier to launch joint Med service
Terminal operator Logistec reports record results
ECT climbs back into the black despite decline in cargo
Evergreen alliance with Lloyd Triestino takes effect
More rig headaches for FGH Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. says that previously announced cost overruns and delays related to two offshore rig projects for Ocean Rig ASA and two for Petrodrill have "continued to create operational problems and financial losses for the company."
Unions seek OECD action against Trico Marine Offshore Mariners United (OMU) -- a coalition of US maritime unions -- and the ITF (International Transportation Workers Federation) have asked the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) to investigate what the OMU describes as "Trico Marine Services, Inc.'s violations of the OECD's Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises."
Major contract for Drew Marine Carnival Cruise Lines and Ashland Specialty Chemical Company's Drew Marine Division have signed a two-year chemical supply contract.
Hvide slashes losses, changes name Get used to the name Seabulk International, Inc. From March 19 , that will be the new name of what's now Hvide Marine Inc.
Aker Maritime unveils its proposals for Kværner Aker Maritime today gave details of its proposals for development of the Kværner Group. Aker Maritime is Kværner's largest shareholder, with a 17.8 per cent holding.
L’amélioration du rendement d’ECT passe par de meilleures prestations Europe Combined Terminals (ECT) a tiré les leçons du départ de divers clients. L’année 2000 a été placée sous le signe de l’amélioration des relations avec les clients. Le personnel a en outre été affecté d’une manière plus efficace, tandis que les coûts ont été réduits et que la politique d’achat de services chez des tiers a été repensée. Cette stratégie s’est traduite par un bénéfice de 15,3 mio. de NLG, contre une perte de 40,8 mio. de NLG en 1999. L’opérateur de terminal n’est pourtant pas satisfait. Le rendement actuel sur le patrimoine opérationnel, qui s’élève à 6%, doit être porté à 18% dans les trois ans à venir.
Rouen développe son terminal à containers de Grand-Couronne S’il n’y avait pas eu le diktat des 35 h et les incidences de la politique céréalière aggravée par une forte pluviométrie - ce trafic a reculé de 25% - le Port autonome de Rouen aurait pu battre son précédent record de 1999 qui était de 24 mio. de t. Ces circonstances ont eu effectivement une incidence négative de sorte que le score final de l’an 2000 s’est situé à 22,8 mio. de t, soit un recul de 5,3%. Tous les autres secteurs de trafic étaient positifs de ce qui incite le PA à poursuivre une politique d’investissement pour accompagner le développement de certains trafics, plus particulièrement dans le secteur des diverses.
Le cabotage illégal et les chauffeurs clandestins en point de mire des autorités allemandes Le secrétaire d’Etat allemand Steinmeier a promis de soutenir le secteur des transports contre la concurrence déloyale résultant du cabotage illégal et de l’utilisation de chauffeurs illégaux. Les autorités veulent aussi oeuvrer en faveur de l’harmonisation fiscale dans l’UE. L’association de transporteurs Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) se dit réjouie des mesures, même si elles arrivent trop tard pour certaines entreprises de transport.
MSC lance un service Europe du Nord-Inde-Pakistan C’est maintenant officiel, le 3 mars prochain l’armement MSC va lancer d’Anvers le service containérisé Europe (Nord et Sud)-Inde/Pakistan qui était en préparation depuis plusieurs mois. Dans une première phase la fréquence sera d’un départ tous les 15 jours avec une flotte de 3 PC d’une capacité exploitée de l’ordre de 1.500/1.600 TEU. Une seconde phase interviendra trois mois plus tard, qui impliquera une accélération de la fréquence à un rythme hebdomadaire, la flotte passant alors à 6, voire 7 unités.
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