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Asian govts must jointly fight piracy: shipowners
ASIAN shipowner groups have called for an Asia-wide government crackdown on piracy and armed robbery at sea.
Carlos Salinas to be next Fasa chairman
Royal Caribbean to quit Liberian ship register
APL Logistics appointed adviser to China govt board
Manila launching Internet-based seafarers registry
Singamas sails into China terminal business

Air and Land Transport

World airlines need to work closely on security issues
AIRLINES must work together closely on security efforts to effectively protect the global aviation system in the wake of September's attacks, a trade group said.
JAL, ANA to go ahead with new Asian flights
Northwest Air cuts check-in times
Air Canada posts Q3 loss
BAA seeks talks on airport fee hike proposal
Cathay hopes for HK-US code sharing deal
Canberra underwrites Virgin's Brisbane flights
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Shipping News

Asian govts must jointly fight piracy: shipowners
ASIAN shipowner groups have called for an Asia-wide government crackdown on piracy and armed robbery at sea.
Carlos Salinas to be next Fasa chairman
Royal Caribbean to quit Liberian ship register
APL Logistics appointed adviser to China govt board
Manila launching Internet-based seafarers registry
Singamas sails into China terminal business

Air and Land Transport

World airlines need to work closely on security issues
AIRLINES must work together closely on security efforts to effectively protect the global aviation system in the wake of September's attacks, a trade group said.
JAL, ANA to go ahead with new Asian flights
Northwest Air cuts check-in times
Air Canada posts Q3 loss
BAA seeks talks on airport fee hike proposal
Cathay hopes for HK-US code sharing deal
Canberra underwrites Virgin's Brisbane flights
On guard

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LOGSCOM meet to develop Hong Kong as logistics hub Shanghai customs looks to electronic cargo manifests AP Moller/Maersk expects downward wind of change EMTA announces reshuffle Sri Lankan cranes upgraded Bangkok delays berth project Emirates places massive order for Boeing and Airbus aircraft Cebu serviced by codeshare SAS to up its stake in Spanair Air Canada reports huge losses

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NOVEMBER 5, 2001
Emirates orders USD 15 billion fleet Belgium/Virgin transaction watched closely by EU BA gives back Gatwick slots Spanair to become Scandinavian UPS announces 2002 rates Polard becomes cheaper for Atlas

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Steel majors chalking out exclusive marketing areas US now directs dumping investigation focus on to cold-rolled steel imports APM Terminals to be awarded Kingston Container Terminal contract KPT Board clears P&O Ports' bid for box terminal Oman to acquire 50 pc stake in Greenfield Shipping Forex reserves up by $ 9 million to $ 45,137 million Forget sops; just cut the duties, urge textile mills Tea Board team scouts N. India markets Move to make TUFS more attractive Karnataka may set up SEZ at Mangalore Addl, excise duties on petro-goods proposed Commerce Ministry drawing up new package for export promotion Working group recommends labour law reforms for SEZs/EOUs/EPZs Wider powers for Customs to value imported goods Reversal of slowdown not far off: Report D. K. Acharyya promoted to CBEC member MoF effects secretarial changes

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NOVEMBER 5, 2001
Chinese crude imports could exceed 100 million tonnes by 2010 Softer prices in Fujairah and Oman, huge rebates in Dammam Soft start to the week in South European markets Singapore cargo and bunker markets stay weak on crude, fundamentals Cuba hit by worst hurricane since 1944, causing mass evacuation OPEC may cut more than 1 million barrels, compliance in focus

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NOVEMBER 5, 2001
Puget Sound maritime representatives talk port security with Coast guard FAA proposes cargo planes carry collision avoidance gear United Parcel Service rate hike matches increases from previous years Corps of Engineers closing Chittenden locks until early December Justice Department ruling opens door for Northrop Grumman to buy Newport News

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Congo timber cargo protest GREENPEACE activists yesterday targeted the Cyprus-flag Tim Buck , operated by Murmansk Shipping, in the north German port of Nordenham, near Bremen, writes Brian Reyes. About 40 activists a... New World Alliance set to axe China loop THE New World Alliance is considering taking the drastic step of dropping the remaining fortnightly loop of its China to Europe service which was launched in June, according to well placed industry... Santa brings no cheer for US trades SANTA'S sack will be a lot lighter this year, especially in the US where American children are in for a lean Christmas. Grown-ups won't fare much better with the party season lik... Dockers strike on EC port plan UNIONS affiliated to the International Dockworkers Council will strike for 24 hours today to send a clear signal to the European Commission that they are against its controversial directive on mark... Florida steps up cruise security Four major Florida cruise ports are to have National Guard personnel deployed to assist with the screening of passengers and their baggage. The governor of Florida has announced that up to...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2001
US steel makers seek protection Patrol fires at departing bulker Union stalls Chennai take-over Colombo still pays price for war Transpetro to buy 22 tankers Barcelona dockers call for EU talks Storms hammer Greek shipping Heun takes Daedong chair Malta calls for Golden Princess Korean newbuilding enquiries slump Panama probes bribery allegations Army called in to Florida ports 'End nigh for Mississippi monopoly' Suffocation caused bulker deaths Stevedore may take to the skies Vietnam releases collision tanker Liberia owes $2.2M to IMO Essex oil confirmed as Iraqi

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NOVEMBER 5, 2001
Portal first as Schenker joins GT Nexus, after Inttra The German-based freight forwarding group has become the first transportation service provider to join two of the three competing multi-ocean container carrier Web portal services. UPS hikes rates 3.5% for 2002 Commercial ground services will increase an average of 3.5% and the residential premium will increase from $1.05 to $1.10. China looks for foreign transport investment A capital shortage at home means China will look overseas to finance development of its transport sector after it joins the World Trade Organization. Airbus superjumbo gets boost Oct. cargo falls at British Airways Brazil port to open in Dec. Atlas Air completes Polar deal Descartes offers Euro wireless services APL Logistics named to China trade board Busick new FAA security chief TPG income up 11.5% Port security should keep cargo moving: Loy Security bill targets foreign vessels, ports

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Avec le “Cosco Antwerp”, Coscon passe à l’échelle de 5.500 TEU “Le fait que nous évoluions vers une coopération élargie avec Hanjin/Senator et partant K Line et Yang Ming et n’oublions pas Sinotrans, n’aura pas de conséquences négatives pour Anvers”. C’est ce que nous a déclaré le capt. Shi Meisi vice-président de Cosco Europe lors de la manifestation organisée la semaine dernière au Noordzeeterminal sur l’Escaut qu'exploite la Hesse Noord Natie, à l’occasion de la première escale du “Cosco Antwerp”, le deuxième PC d’une série de 7 unités de 5.446 TEU, que Coscon va aligner progressivement dans son service hebdomadaire entre l’Europe et le Far East. E. Grimaldi: “Le déséquilibre Europe du Nord/Méditerranée en infrastructures portuaires doit être corrigé” “Tous nos efforts sont maintenant axés sur l’accroissement de la productivité de nos activités afin d’aider nos client à obtenir de plus en plus de marges efficaces, et nous avons l’habitude de les rencontrer pour discuter de l’importance de l’efficacité que nous devons leur garantir à l’avenir. Par contre, ce n’est pas toujours le cas pour d’autres intervenants de la chaîne logistique. Les ports et fournisseurs de services portuaires en particulier, ont l’habitude de faire le contraire en ce qui nous concerne, augmentant unilatéralement leur tarif. Cette attitude déloyale résultant probablement de leur position privilégiée, doit absolument changer”. Emanuele Grimaldi, qui clôturait vendredi dernier la 5e convention Euro-Med, a tenus des propos particulièrement significatifs et d’une brûlante actualité. En effet, à maintes occasions on parle beaucoup du short sea, de la nécessité de le promouvoir, mais dans la pratique les choses n’évoluent guère. En outre, il adressait une fois de plus un message très clair aux autorités italiennes de tutelle. Volvo Cars Gand redessine sa logistique pour le projet P1 Volvo Cars Gand doit s'engager dans une nouvelle voie logistique pour mener à bien son projet P1, qui s'accompagnera d'une hausse considérable de la production mais qui devra être réalisé sur les terrains actuels de l'usine automobile dans le port de Gand. Cela se traduit notamment par l'introduction d'une équipe de nuit dans la division assemblage et par un recours plus fréquent aux sous-traitants qui viendront s'installer à proximité immédiate de l'usine et préassembleront dans une plus grande mesure des composants. Parmi ceux-ci, on retrouve le groupe américain Tower Automotive, qui a posé hier la première pierre d'une usine de soudure de pièces de carrosserie en modules où seront également entreposés d'autres composants de carrosserie. Volvo Cars étudie aussi comment optimiser la livraison en raison de la forte augmentation des volumes. Elle envisage notamment d'aligner des camions de grand volume (d'une capacité allant jusqu'à 140 m3) pour faire la navette sur de nouveaux axes à l'intérieur du port entre les sous-traitants et l'usine automobile. Furness Logistics construira également un nouveau magasin à la Skaldenstraat où plusieurs opérations seront combinées. Ryanair continue à accumuler les bénéfices La compagnie à bas coûts irlandaise Ryanair a enregistré au premier semestre de l'exercice 2001 (avril jusque septembre) un bénéfice après impôts de 88 mio. d'EUR, soit une augmentation de 39% par rapport à la même période de l'an passé. Le nombre de voyageurs a progressé de 37% franchissant le cap des 5,3 millions.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2001
OMI shares freefalling Low share prices and attractive tanker fleet make OMI a potential takeover target. Maersk Sealand ready for new addition Lica Maersk will join Maersk Sealand's worldwide liner service in mid-November. Fred Cheng rides again Ex Golden Ocean chief has re-emerged as a shipowner after his infamous VLCC newbuilding venture. OMI projecting the worst The Connecticut-based tanker operator based its 2002 share guidance on weak 1999 rates. Worldscale flat rates to fall Intertanko jumps the gun with accurate forecast of rates for 2002. Veteran broker calls it a day Heinrich Toepfer is retiring after a half century in the grain and shipbroking business. CSX Lines streamline order system The entire online order-to-cash process creates a virtually paperless environment. Tanker rates continue to slide The going is getting even tougher for most sizes of tanker as the market loses its footing once again. Tyco tried to buy Umoe's Unitor holding Norwegian owner Jens Ulltveit-Moe turned down a US bid to buy his stake in ship supply firm Unitor. Precious Shipping predicts lower profit Global economic downturn to hit second half figures, Thai bulker company chief Khalid Hashim says. DOJ OKs Northrop's NNS acquisition US defense contractor is expected to close the deal within a month. Fitch backs Red Funnel fundraising Ratings agency approves UK ferry operator's $62m notes issue. Seabulk signs with SeaSupplier US owner opts for Stolt-Nielsen backed e-procurement solution. Vietnamese yard to get big upgrade Government approval granted for cash injection at north eastern-based Ha Long Ship Building. More charters for Farstad The Norwegian supply ship owner is strengthening ties with Norsk Hydro. Daewoo profits plummet Completion of lower margin orders reflected in returns for Korean yard. Rokke snubbed by Kvaerner shareholders Aker chief's proposal for probe into Norwegian group's recent troubles is resoundingly defeated. Pertamina continues VLCC search Indonesian charterer rolls out next episode of six-month tender saga for tanker tonnage. STX eyes $75m in Daedong engines sales Engine firm's yard buy may net large amount from exclusive sales of engines and equipment.