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S'pore ship crew injured during search by US Navy
SIX crew members of a Singapore-chartered container ship were handcuffed and forced to lie face down on the ship's deck for 30 minutes by US Navy Seals who stormed the ship off the coast of Pakistan, injuring two of the crew members.
Germany denies Liberian flag suspension
Los Angeles mayor seeks port worker, driver ID system
Melbourne port's volume hits record
22 Chinese arrested in Japan for alleged illegal entry
Bimco approves 5 new charterparties

Air and Land Transport

Australian Airlines to start operations in Sept 2002
AUSTRALIA'S Qantas Airways said yesterday its low cost international carrier Australian Airlines will take off in September next year.
Full recovery for US airlines still not in sight: analysts
ANA's credit rating may be cut
Unruly United passenger gets 33 months in jail
Thai Air to resume services to Pakistan
Boeing expects to build 350-400 planes in 2002

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Shipping News

S'pore ship crew injured during search by US Navy
SIX crew members of a Singapore-chartered container ship were handcuffed and forced to lie face down on the ship's deck for 30 minutes by US Navy Seals who stormed the ship off the coast of Pakistan, injuring two of the crew members.
Germany denies Liberian flag suspension
Los Angeles mayor seeks port worker, driver ID system
Melbourne port's volume hits record
22 Chinese arrested in Japan for alleged illegal entry
Bimco approves 5 new charterparties

Air and Land Transport

Australian Airlines to start operations in Sept 2002
AUSTRALIA'S Qantas Airways said yesterday its low cost international carrier Australian Airlines will take off in September next year.
Full recovery for US airlines still not in sight: analysts
ANA's credit rating may be cut
Unruly United passenger gets 33 months in jail
Thai Air to resume services to Pakistan
Boeing expects to build 350-400 planes in 2002

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Boundary truck handling capacity to increase 68 pc P&ON takes on Shanghai call Lykes launches two Europe-South America services Maersk Logistics spreads South American presence Columbus lines up new team for new year CNF unveils latest triple creation MOL unifies three Hong Kong logistics affiliates Hactl served winning platter

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DECEMBER 11, 2001
Maersk coverage of South America Bad expectations SAS Three new services Senator New SME rail express Stora in web-based transport optimization Award for FedEx mobile solution Logistics.com with self-service procurement

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Key maritime forum to be held in London next year Trans-Cargo Shipping completes 7 years of operations P&O Ports places order for gear with Noell Chowgule launches second 3,600-DWT vessel DCI seeks partner in bid for global image 5th edition of 'WTO in the New Millennium' released Anti-dumping duties on tiles from China, UAE mooted Far East countries eyeing Indian wheat Kandla Heavy Lift Operators' Association formed KPT issues cheques to GWSSB & GEB Chennai feeder operators hike 'immediate congestion surcharge' again Pharma exports log 20 pc growth MMTC wins Capexil award for 10th consecutive year Govt tightens natural rubber import guidelines - Imports only via 2 ports H BIS quality norms Exim, UTI Bank join hands to co-finance EoUs FDI cap in aviation may be raised to 49 pc Auto Expo from Jan. 15, 2002 Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures USITC moots 4-yr import relief for steel producers International Paper offers dunnage bags for zero-damage exports Together we can change Asia's face, PM tells Japanese investors MNC firm sees immense potential in Indian BPO Auto Expo from Jan. 15, 2002

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DECEMBER 11, 2001
Panama well balanced, huge demand in St. Eustatius Argentina sees steady prices and good demand More US stock builds expected Russia could extend cuts beyond 1st quarter Montevideo and Alpha Zone bunker prices Bunker price indications from Russian ports EIA expects little changed or increased non-OPEC production next year EIA reports oil inventories above "normal" Saudi Arabia reduces oil price and production forecast for 2002 budget Brazil prices softer again, Salvador bunker supply restricted to daylight hours Rotterdam morning market report

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BDP International launches paperless, Web documentation tool MOL announces westbound all-water service from Europe to Oakland Georgia's ports enjoy steady growth Service delivery managers become 'champions' for Menzies World Cargo's airline customers India Pakistan Bangladesh Ceylon conferences Lawrence Graham completes complex LATCO loans IRU elects leadership for EU Liaison Committees 2002-3

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DECEMBER 11, 2001
New ballast water reporting requirement Effective December 21, 2001 all vessels equipped with ballast tanks are required to submit their Ballast Water Report Form prior to arrival at their first U.S. port of call. Orders for FGH Engineered Products Amclyde has signed contracts totaling over $10 million

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Now Local Trucks in Uganda to Abide by Axle Load Limit Chronic Fatigue at Sea: 'A Ticking Time Bomb'

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Investigators closing in on bin Laden vessels A businessman with links to Turkey, believed to be backed by German finance, is suspected as one of the masterminds behind the shipping operations of the al Qa'eda terrorist network, Lloyd's List has learned. Liberia seeks IMF help to fend-off UN action The Liberian government has asked the International Monetary Fund to oversee the $18m it receives from the country's beleaguered flag to fend off the risk of the United Nations establishing an escrow account for the cash. Carnival targets troubled rivals CRUISE GIANT Carnival Corp is gearing up to hit back at the proposed Royal Caribbean-P&O Princess merger by acquiring smaller financially troubled operators, the firm stated yesterday.

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DECEMBER 11, 2001
ABP reassures on eve of strike Port staff suspended over lost box Trasmed wins one-horse race Princess to pioneer EnviroEngine Now Western Bulk deserts OSE Bilbao nets coke haul Rocky ride for Malta ferry Ottawa ups marine security spending Torm sticks to bullish forecast Cross-Strait service starts Dec 16 Japanese union backs wage freeze Bangladesh box trades collapse Korean oil demand falling DCI seeks strategic partner Star plans Busan pull-out Chile's No 2 takes to the skies Kværner pledges $100M for Philly ICF revives Danish rail link Korea plans $27Bn port spend Chennai surcharge hiked again

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DECEMBER 11, 2001
MOL to merge HK logistics units The carrier said it will integrate three logistics companies as part of a larger initiative to build a logistics business with global capabilities. British Airways to sell 21 jets Europe's largest airline dismissed reports it will lay off thousands more workers, but confirmed it is in talks to sell its fleet of 21 Boeing 767s. Magaw to head transportation security Former federal lawman John Magaw is President Bush's nominee to serve as Under Secretary of Transportation Security. FedEx pilots, ALPA to merge Canada budgets $4.9B for security Universal Express acquires FedFinancial Purolator USA offers Canada air charter LNG ship orders will add capacity, rate pressures Savannah has first 100,000-TEU month Two airlines resume Pakistan service Indonesia importers balk at customs change New port security bill in House Unions target port drivers

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Anmar Line envisage de lancer un service au départ de la Baltique A la fin du mois d’octobre de l’année dernière, la compagnie maritime Anmar Line lançait un service de ligne régulière axé sur le conventionnel/breakbulk et les cargaisons de projet entre Anvers, la Turquie, la Grèce et la mer Noire, à la fréquence d’un départ tous les 21 jours. Après un an d’activité, le bilan que présentent les responsables de la ligne et son agent anversois, la firme Manta Agencies, est largement positif. La compagnie aligne en permanence trois unités affrétées du même type, de l’ordre de 5.900/6.000 t.dw. L’armement a déjà réalisé seize voyages et aura transporté cette année 80.000 metric ton de fret southbound (dont 20% constituent la part des projets) et 107.000 mt de fret composé de lots complets northbound (cargaisons en provenance de Turquie, de Grèce, de Roumanie et de Bulgarie). Le chiffre d’affaires se situe au niveau de 5 millions d’USD. L’opérateur entend bien poursuivre sur sa lancée et envisage de nouvelles expansions. Tryggve Sthen (VGT) n’exclut pas “une industrie du camion à deux acteurs mondiaux” Tryggve Sthen, le PDG de Volvo Global Trucks (la division de Volvo AB chapeautant Volvo Tricks, Renault V.I. et Mack), estime que la consolidation dans le secteur du camion va se poursuivre, et il n’exclut pas que l’on aboutisse à une industrie dans laqelle il n’y aurait plus que deux acteurs d’importance mondiale. C’est ce qu’il a déclaré dans une interview à notre confrère Les Echos. Il a encore déclaré que VGT, qui a perdu 103 mio. d’EUR sur les neuf premiers mois, ne fermera pas d’usines en Europe (contrairerement aux Etats-Unis, où une usine Mack a été supprimée). Les opérations courrier, express et fret à l’aéroport de Francfort sont menacées Fraport, le gestionnaire de l’aéroport de Francfort, va entamer dans les prochains jours de nouvelles discussions avec Deutsche Post, des intégrateurs et des compagnies aériennes au sujet de l’interdiction imminente des vols de nuit. ICF relance le Scandinavian Maritime Express Dès le 7 janvier prochain, Intercontainer-Interfrigo va remettre en service le train complet SME 2002. SME est l’abbréviation de Scandinavian Maritime Express.

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DECEMBER 11, 2001
Bullish P&O stock to join FTSE index The bullish price trend is seen to have a limited upside. Latco clinches $125m loan The multi-bank loan is to finance its three product tankers acquisition. Nanticoke grounding ruled accidental Strong currents were responsible for the ship's grounding in the St. Lawrence Seaway. Festival on course for IPO Greek cruise line's plans delayed but it still aims for bond issue and floatation. Kvaerner to inject $100m into Philly shipyard The shipyard is hoping to secure a contract for four handy sized clean product tankers. Korean shipbuilding ranks first Korea surpasses Japan in terms of new tonnage built last year. S&P withdraws Navigator rating Lack of information leads to action against troubled gas carrier owner. Berlian Laju profit climbs Indonesian shipowner sees gains on last year's figures as the company grows its fleet. Valles orders as prices fall Vancouver and Hong Kong-based owner is building up a sizeable aframax tanker fleet. China homes in on LNG shipping partner Prospective shipowning partners are likely to determined by the choice of China's LNG supplier. Hapag-Lloyd steams ahead Profit rises sharply despite fall in freight rates and cruise downturn. No growth in Naikai Zosen sales profits Yard lifts orderbook with two new contracts, as half-year sales profits remain similar to last year. VLCC offers roll in to MISC Malaysian owner receives around 10 bids for time-charter business in quiet market. Boxship in Osaka immigrants sting Japanese police arrest 22 Chinese found on containership suspected of being illegal immigrants. Ofer ship held in al Qaeda search Opened containers and ship delay result in large claims against Israeli owner. Suez Canal October income hits $163m Revenues for the strategic waterway remain consistent despite global economic slowdown. FGH inks $10m crane upgrade deals Troubled US shipbuilding and engineering group picks up crane upgrade and support contracts.