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Dump Liberia flag, ITF urges shipping firms
THE International Transport Workers' Federation has called upon shipping companies to dump the Liberian flag following accusations the millions generated from its registry fees help fund brutal attacks by guerilla rebels in neighbouring Sierra Leone.
PTP takes delivery of six more gantry cranes
Port Klang probe into explosion aboard vessel
BHP Billiton, Teekay form ship management venture
Hyundai sees growth ahead

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue sure of getting NZ, Aussie govt nod for new routes
NO-frills Australian airline Virgin Blue remains confident of getting governmental approvals to operate on New Zealand and trans-Tasman routes, with a decision possible in a couple of weeks, head of new routes and marketing Mark Siladi said Friday.
Boeing plans to shift some modification work to vendors
Wide Q2 losses at major US airlines
BA Concorde carries outa second test flight
Northwest Airlines plan to cut 1,500 jobs
Japan carriers see more holiday demand

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Shipping News

Dump Liberia flag, ITF urges shipping firms
THE International Transport Workers' Federation has called upon shipping companies to dump the Liberian flag following accusations the millions generated from its registry fees help fund brutal attacks by guerilla rebels in neighbouring Sierra Leone.
PTP takes delivery of six more gantry cranes
Port Klang probe into explosion aboard vessel
BHP Billiton, Teekay form ship management venture
Hyundai sees growth ahead

Air and Land Transport

Virgin Blue sure of getting NZ, Aussie govt nod for new routes
NO-frills Australian airline Virgin Blue remains confident of getting governmental approvals to operate on New Zealand and trans-Tasman routes, with a decision possible in a couple of weeks, head of new routes and marketing Mark Siladi said Friday.
Boeing plans to shift some modification work to vendors
Wide Q2 losses at major US airlines
BA Concorde carries outa second test flight
Northwest Airlines plan to cut 1,500 jobs
Japan carriers see more holiday demand

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JULY 21, 2001
Americas east coast services to restructure Hamburg-Süd plans to put six new containerships into the trade between the east coasts of North and South America. Oakland clerks, stevedore in contract talks Negotiatiors were working to resolve a contract dispute between port clerks and a stevedore that had idled the Yusen terminal in Oakland. Progress in Baltimore rail fire Emergency crews pulled a ruptured tank car from a tunnel fire that snarled rail traffic up and down the eastern seaboard. Brazil port launches Med service The privately-run container terminal at Sepetiba has begun a weekly Mediterranean joint service. Freightgate acquires CargoPolicy Brokers seek bankruptcy legislation Winter, economy hit CP Rail bottom line CSX, Matson in U.S.-Hawaii deal Special charges hit CNF earns Senate committee OKs $39.9M for port security Customs schedules second Air AMS installation EU to rule against Deutsche Post Grimaldi to launch car carriers ITF slams Liberia registry

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PTP acquires six RTGs Asia-Australia rate adjustment Port of Le Havre eyes Alsace Fridge terminal in Russian port Koh is new SIA chairman Continental's 737 century BAE to support CargoLifter

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JULY 20, 2001
Northwest to sack 1,500 people Rumors merger P&O Nedlloyd and NOL Iberia settled with pilots UPS loss, although lower than expected Lufthansa Cargo down 5.3 per cent Panalpina opens Antwerp Cargo Center Freightgate together with insurance portal

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10 pc rise in textile imports Myanmar may buy wheat from India Value-added spices may open doors in Latin American countries India improving textile quality, Rana informs US importers RS panel satisfied with facilities at NM Port M. P. Pinto impressed by Vizag Port's improved turnaround time ChPT to gain from DLB merger, privatisation: Baskaradoss - CCHAA organises meeting of cargo fraternity Informa Maritime & Transport to launch specialist reefer trade conference Schenker India awarded ISO-9002 Certification Prime Logistics comes a long way in a short while TWA Cargo comes under American Airlines' umbrella Singapore Airlines signs for A380 Air France, Alitalia to hold talks on enhanced marketing DHL launches "return repair" service Continental Airlines' profits plunge Danzas gets Dutch order Frankfurt Airport still on top 6-way airline pact Pesticide industry, exporters pin hopes on Sept. crop protection meet Ficci moots 4-pronged strategy to revive investment demand, confidence CMs seek service tax under State list 14-member CII team off to UK Assocham chief in PM's Council Maharashtra on top of investment map Need for value-addition in farm sector stressed Claiming exemption from payment of Excise Duty for exports - Procedure revised

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JULY 20, 2001
OPEC ready to cut output if prices fall Singapore ends week on month-high amid tight prompt avails New weekly global averages Oil imports account for 60% of US demand OPEC defends production levels

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CNC Russia and North Korea Viking Freight and American Freightways Yellow Freight expands Exact Express Belarus simplifies customs clearance Mont Blanc tunnel open from November Martinelli Trasporti Netherlands introduce distance-related vehicle tax Six new locomotives for KEG ABX Logistics and Optimus

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Festival takes Cuba plunge FESTIVAL Cruises is to become the first mainstream cruiseline offering regular cruises from Havana since Costa Crociere was forced to abandon Cuba as a result of its takeover five years ago by Carn... Inttra signs Kühne & Nagel in portal race INTERNET box portal Inttra has added Kühne & Nagel to its membership, but the global logistics provider has confirmed it will also integrate with rival portal GT Nexus. Inttra is al... GT Nexus claims integration 'first' ONLINE liner shipping portal GT Nexus has completed the integration of its e-logistics platform with the back office systems of 10 of its members, writes Neville Smith . All the carriers are... Equitas tightens rules on asbestos claims as fears grow over cost to the industry EQUITAS has put a huge squeeze on claimants seeking redress for the asbestos scourge, in an attempt to head off the growing danger that threatens to sink huge chunks of the world insurance industry...

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JULY 20, 2001
Cape Town storms delay vessels Fire theatens Baltimore delays Kenyans win cruise crew approval New anti-drug force for Mexico Container line cocaine bust Romanian yard sale launched North China hub port in the making Canada gets shipping shake-up call ITF rejects Commission claim HK port volume tipped to fall Elcano spurns Docenave fleet Pakistan seeks new terms for Gwadar Haldia 'de-linking ruled out' Thais look to complete dredgers Port Klang weathers blast Mexican ports plan opposed It's over to you Cuba told Genmar shares hit new low

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JULY 20, 2001
IRI replies to LISCR's counterclaims The Marshall Islands registry seeks dismissal of counterclaims and monetary compensation. First US container ship to be built in 10 years Santa Maria's newbuildings will heat up competition in the West Coast-Hawaii container shipping route. Container traffic hits new high in Los Angeles Slowdown of other economic sectors failed to trim containerised shipments. CMB turns in record interims Belgium owner CMB says its second half figures will not be nearly so impressive. Halter Marine wins tug-barge newbuilding contract The job will employ more than 200 people, and is scheduled to take about 15 months to complete. UK Club clocks up $34m loss Dire equity market leads to Aleco Kairis led mutual losing 9% of free reserves. Shadow cast on Sn'hvit LNG newbuildings Three shipowners face disappointment as Norway puts LNG export plans on ice. Barge collision shuts Louisiana waterway Highly flammable gas was released from the damaged Kirby barge into the air. Japan wades into war on piracy Japan's Coast Guard is sending a patrol boat to South-east Asia in a bid to control attacks on shipping. Tanker resales net owners big bucks Hellespont has followed Bergesen's lead and cashed in its newbuildings, but fresh buying interest remains guarded. Gorthon conflict hots up Small shareholders demand safeguards as row over B&N stake turns to war. Takeover bid for Newport News drags on Northrop Gruman extends hostile bid to 2 August, hoping to beat unfavourable odds. TMM defends recent stock trade Grupo Servia or management were not involved in selling of shares. P&O Stena learns from Aquitaine accident A collision last year has prompted the UK-based ferry firm to tighten safety checks on ships' propeller systems. RUS teams with Damen to secure future Rotterdam United Shipyards is seeking safety by cooperating with Kommer Damen's yard group. Navion sells FPSO to Bluewater Tanker owner pushes ahead with strategy of focussing on shuttle vessels. Szczecin plans to boost sales Polish shipyard Szczecin hopes to raise its orderbook profile over the next three years. Attica plans bond issue The Greek ferry owner is looking to finance its latest newbuildings with a $39m fundraising drive. HMM moves out cruise assets Hyundai Merchant Marine is clawing back cash from its failed cruise venture and finalising a charter on one vessel. Analysts paint stormy future for NOL Concerns over weak rates have sent shares in the liner operator to their lowest in 16 months.