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Beware of pirates, Balikpapan-bound ships warned
AN armed robbery hotspot warning has been issued to vessels calling at Balikpapan in Indonesia after three ships were attacked in just three days.
Indian shipowners call for tax changes
Industry sees signs of pickup on major trade lanes

Air and Land Transport

Qantas to launch budget carrier on Oct 27
QANTAS Airways will start Australian Airlines, a budget airline that will offer services to Asia, from Oct 27 as the Australia's biggest airline tries to boost sales on overseas routes.
US troops at airports to be replaced by police
Korean Air's Jan-March sales up on higher demand
KLM buys 11 Boeing planes worth US$2b
Pilots union opposes grounding Airbus after Nov US crash
FedEx pilots vote to rejoin larger union to boost bargaining power
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Beware of pirates, Balikpapan-bound ships warned
AN armed robbery hotspot warning has been issued to vessels calling at Balikpapan in Indonesia after three ships were attacked in just three days.
Indian shipowners call for tax changes
Industry sees signs of pickup on major trade lanes

Air and Land Transport

Qantas to launch budget carrier on Oct 27
QANTAS Airways will start Australian Airlines, a budget airline that will offer services to Asia, from Oct 27 as the Australia's biggest airline tries to boost sales on overseas routes.
US troops at airports to be replaced by police
Korean Air's Jan-March sales up on higher demand
KLM buys 11 Boeing planes worth US$2b
Pilots union opposes grounding Airbus after Nov US crash
FedEx pilots vote to rejoin larger union to boost bargaining power
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CSC forges Asia-US links New HK-Korea service with Pan New rules in line with IMO: China BTL takes bite out of India trade Wallenius moves Shanghai office Thai Airways extends cover China, France make progress in airport co-operation Jinan linked to Bangkok Manugistics gets DHL nod

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APRIL 2, 2002
TPG talks with British Post ended TPG confirmed that it has had exploratory discussions with Consignia about a broad alliance, built negotiations are ended without any result. Lucky Swiss take-off 'When there is luck passing by, you have to grab it,' says Pieter Bouw, chairman of Swiss, Switzerland's new national airline, which took off on Sunday. Bid for Railtrack's Channel Tunnel stake London & Continental Railways offered Railtrack Group 295 million pound (USD 424 million) for section 1 of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. Alitalia needs to restructure after huge loss Alitalia reported a 907 million euro loss for 2001 and the Board of Directors presented a plan to raise 1.43 billion euro needed to restructure. Air cargo US carriers down 9,6 per cent American air cargo carriers saw a decline in volume in February 2002, compared to February 2001, by 9.6 per cent.

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Teledata Info gets major export orders for installation of ship management software S. Africa invites partnerships in metals, chemical sectors Exports to African subcontinent post highest growth: Trade data Anti-dumping duty slapped on pentaerythritol Electrical gear units target at doubling of exports by 2003 KCCI to seek lower user costs at NM Port Vizag Port bucks the odds to emerge the winner again - Chairman S. R. Rao explains how VPT did it Chennai Port handles 36.11 m tonnes cargo in 2001-02 Paradip Port sets record in cargo handling JN Port handles record 22.65 million tonnes of cargo in 2001-02 - Bongirwar outlines ambitious plans DGFT: Policy notifications by April 10 Lifting QRs on onion exports will draw tears: Maran DGFT may allow export invoicing in Re terms Paltry 0.06 pc export growth rate logged in April-February 2001-02 Now, get on with your task, Maran tells exporters High air freight charges irk textile exporters RBI boon for exporters with proven track record Leather exporters all praise for Maran's manna Separate package for services exports coming Zonal Jt DGFT to attend EMI seminar on April 6

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APRIL 2, 2002
Chile market report Avails still tight in major ports in Argentina Prices steady in Montevideo, some availability problems remain for IFOs OPEC crude basket hits desired $25 per barrel Oil hits new highs as Iraq calls for oil embargo, Iran hints at halting oil sales Bunker prices from Russian ports this week Brazil market update Rotterdam morning market report

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APRIL 2, 2002
MSC in Abidjan CTN: ISO 9002 APL: «Best in Class Maritime Service Provider» «K» Line: ISO 14001 ESM-2 for Zeeland and Rotterdam Three carriers between Asia and South Africa China Shipping and ZIM cooperate Evergreen/CMA CGM Asia-North America ALACAT 2002 - ATLANTA, LLC DFDS Lys-Line Rederi SA

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Shell shows Enterprise with surprise $5bn bid OIL multinational Royal Dutch Shell yesterday wrongfooted analysts with a $5bn swoop on Enterprise Oil that has put an end to the UK explorer and producer's efforts to maintain its independence. Shell swallowed up Britain's largest remaining independent oil company with a strong 725p cash offer that should keep at bay further rival offers. New Humber pilotage concerns as ferry collides with jetty at Immingham CONCERNS about maritime safety on the Humber estuary re-surfaced yesterday after a ferry carrying a recently authorised pilot collided with a jetty in Immingham and sustained a 1.5 m gash below the waterline. Investor to fight HDW stake sale US-investor Guy Wyser-Pratte said yesterday that he was preparing to file for an extraordinary general meeting at Babcock Borsig to oppose last month's sale of a majority stake in German shipyard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) to One Equity Partners.

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APRIL 2, 2002
Vietnam liberalises sea-borne trade Pakistani ship jumper arrested Black list plans denied Shipyard saved by oilfield contract UK inquiry will delay Bathside Bay DFDS ro-ro gashed in collision EU adopts maritime safety package Romanian yard deadline extended Further H&W talks this week Santos depth now critical issue Brazil replaces maritime director Major Canadian stevedores for sale French relaunch owners' group Dubai toll now 34 as news blocked Korea confident of taking on EU Antwerp project given approval Transmanche registers ferry in UK Bank to tie Greenfield loose ends Saudi plans port-rail privatisation PSA completes Belgian acquisition Star resumes Taiwan cruises US wants rates to be confidential

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APRIL 2, 2002
Holt Group sells Navieras to Sea Star The deal is worth $32 million and includes Holt's terminal in San Juan. Domestic air freight up in Feb. Domestic shipments posted the lone segment increase for U.S. air cargo carriers in February as international freight continued to struggle. Singapore rules out price war MOL expands trans-Atlantic services Shanghai readies new deepwater port Qiva gets $17M in funding PIA adds trans-Atlantic air cargo capacity Hapag-Lloyd acquires Aussie rail unit Mitsubishi chooses Open Harbor for chem ex-im compliance ASI's software attracts non-transport customer JFK Air Cargo Assn.: Cargo security charges could rise Chinese will delay new ocean rules: Report

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APRIL 2, 2002
Dubai Drydocks death toll rises World's biggest shiprepair dock should be back in business in two weeks. ASE issues listing framework for shipping The new framework has so far failed to elicit any interest in the market. Sea Star expands Puerto Rican market share Sea Star will take over New Jersey-based container shipping firm Navieras/NPR at end of April. Cruise stock outlook remains strong This is despite recent price drop caused by the Middle East tensions. Korea targets higher ship export sales Korean industry minister hopes to chalk up $10bn in new ship sales in 2002. Swedish Club's half-price deal Comprehensive cover helps save $2.7m on Greek containership collision. Cosco limbers up for share sale Shipping unit shares to go on sale Wednesday in Shanghai float of almost CNY 1bn. Atteshlis returns inch up Cypriot owner and agent boost sales but sees little profit movement. Awilco returns to offshore sector Cash rich shipowner buys $45m floatel as it reinvests proceeds of shuttle tanker sale. Szczecin talks rumble on Yard officials say mood is optimistic as banks thrash out final compromise deal for Polish yard. Owners line up VLCCs for ExxonMobil At least six newbuildings are among the vessels being offered to oil major. SCI hunts two VLCCs Indian giant steps up acquisition plan in face of deregulation competition. Stena ferry slams UK lock wall Vessel loaded with passengers and hazardous cargo sustains port side hull damage at northeast port. US authorities arrest Pakistani crewman Immigration officers have tracked down one of the four seamen who absconded from their ship.