Open registries may obscure Osama's shipping interests GLOBAL intelligence agencies seeking to root out Osama bin Laden's shipping interests may be stymied by the fact that much of his covert shipping network is hidden within flags of convenience states or open registries.
ITF recoups close to US$500,000 in back-wages
Business as usual, says NOL Group
Asian lines eye more businesses, takeovers in present climate
Air and Land Transport
EC allows limited aid for hard-hit European airlines THE European Commission met on Wednesday to approve limited aid for European airlines hit by the industry crisis caused by the September 11 attacks on the United States.
Discounts, perks start to entice US air travellers
New Hanoi airport terminal finally opens for business
MAS to introduce new cargo surcharge after US attacks
Open registries may obscure Osama's shipping interests GLOBAL intelligence agencies seeking to root out Osama bin Laden's shipping interests may be stymied by the fact that much of his covert shipping network is hidden within flags of convenience states or open registries.
ITF recoups close to US$500,000 in back-wages
Business as usual, says NOL Group
Asian lines eye more businesses, takeovers in present climate
Air and Land Transport
EC allows limited aid for hard-hit European airlines THE European Commission met on Wednesday to approve limited aid for European airlines hit by the industry crisis caused by the September 11 attacks on the United States.
Discounts, perks start to entice US air travellers
New Hanoi airport terminal finally opens for business
MAS to introduce new cargo surcharge after US attacks
Russian oil company takes stake in Kværner Shares in Kværner closed some 25% up on the Oslo stock exchange following an announcement that Yukos Finance B.V., a subsidiary of the Russian oil company Yukos Oil Companya had acquired 586,487 shares in Kvaerner ASA. giving it approximately 10.0055% of Kvaerner's shares and votes.
Ocean Rig faces another $20 million costs on first Bingo Ocean Rig says Leiv Eiriksson's sea trials have lasted longer than anticipated. Problems during testing of equipment and systems have led to increased costs.
Orders for FGH Friede Goldman Halter's Halter Marine, Inc. unit reports that it has signed a contract with an undisclosed customer to build a 332 ft x 74 ft x 25 ft double-skin, clean oil tank barge with an estimated 80,000 bbl capacity
Crociere, resta solo il Mediterraneo La crescita del traffico passeggeri nei porti di Genova e Napoli compensa il calo registrato negli scali dell'Adriatico
Bilger admits Alstom is target for predators ALSTOM group chairman Pierre Bilger yesterday admitted that the group had become a potential takeover target following the slump in its share price. The slump stems from the revelation that...
Banks bullish on Renaissance sale BANKS involved with the financing of eight Chapter 11-bound Renaissance Cruises ships entertain no doubts that they will be successfully sold. The eight recently built vessels can be expect...
Papachristidis lashes shipyard standards SELF-styled "class basher" Basil Papachristidis has turned his guns on the shipbuilding industry, with an outspoken attack on inadequate construction standards worldwide, writes Justin ...
Long-term security plan needed: NY port chief The Coast Guard and other agencies maintaining increased port security since the attacks of Sept. 11 "can only sustain this level of security for a short period of time," a New York port administrator told the Senate Thursday.
Euro airports report steep cargo decline A leading airport operator said U.K. cargo traffic declined 27.5% in September.
Taiwan to open direct China links Taiwan is likely to reopen direct links with China by allowing customs clearance and entry.
Railroads resume hazmat shipments
Consultant to invest in Web bunker auction
Georgia ports see record TEUs
Japanese carriers add surcharges
DAS Air Cargo awards Heathrow contract to Menzies
Canada adds customs agents, security equipment
Continental adds cargo fee; cuts fuel surcharge
TPG in China automotive logistics joint venture
India-US service adds call
Strategic Solutions, Softair in air cargo software agreement
L. de Palacio: “La sécurité ne peut pas servir d’alibi au maintien d’un monopole” Comme prévu, la commission Transport du Parlement européen a procédé à un vote sur la proposition de la Commission européenne relative à la libéralisation des services portuaires. Sur les 270 amendements qui avaient été présentés, environ 80% ont été écartés ou retirés (en fait, certains d’entre eux se recoupaient). Bref, une cinquantaine sont passés. Toutefois, le rapporteur Georg Jarzembowski a vu son document connaître un sort assez particulier. Il y avait une majorité en sa faveur, mais lors du vote, il y eut 26 voix pour, 21 contre et 11 abstentions, ce qui signifie que la position adoptée n’est pas très claire. D’où sa décision de remettre son rapport à l’ordre du jour de la prochaine session, moyennant certaines adaptations. Le séminaire organisé jeudi dernier à Anvers par l’ESPO sur la politique portuaire européenne venait donc bien à propos, car force a été de constater qu’il y a encore beaucoup à faire, tant les divergences subsistent entre les diverses parties concernées.
Le personnel de Sabena dépose le travail pour 24 heures Le cabinet restreint, qui s’est penché hier matin sur le dossier Sabena, déclare qu’un plan devra être déposé sur la table pour mercredi prochain afin de lancer une nouvelle Sabena. Aucune décision n’a encore été prise quant au plan social. Les syndicats protestent à ce sujet et annoncent une grève de 24h pour aujourd’hui.
La scission des fonctions publiques et commerciales s’impose chez lesentreprises postales Lors de la cinquième édition de Post-Expo 2001, qui a eu lieu du 9 au 11 octobre à Genève, les acteurs globaux ont également eu la parole. Anton van der Lande, le vice-président d’UPS, a plaidé pour une séparation plus évidente des prestations universelles et commerciales des entreprises postales. Il a ajouté qu’UPS n’a pas l’intention de s’aventurer sur le marché de la distribution postale traditionnelle. De son côté, Martin Vial, le président de La Poste, a laissé entendre que l’entreprise française n’a pas l’intention de se rendre sur le marché postal allemand.
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