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Bunker fuel problem more widespread than thought
THE problem of contaminated bunker fuel in Singapore may be far more widespread than earlier believed, industry sources say.
Report on HK's high port charges delayed
Tanjung Pelepas port surpasses target of 2m TEUs

Air and Land Transport

Jet in NY crash likely not in 1987 accident: Airbus
AN Airbus jetliner that crashed in a New York neighbourhood in November was likely a different plane from one involved in an accident during the final stages of its construction at a factory in France 14 years ago, an Airbus spokeswoman said.
US airlines start new round of fare cuts
US carriers' Nov on-time rate rises to 84.7%
Sept 11 attacks make 2001 deadliest year for airline crashes
New lie detactor test could become standard at airports
Continental Air's Dec revenue down 16%
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Bunker fuel problem more widespread than thought
THE problem of contaminated bunker fuel in Singapore may be far more widespread than earlier believed, industry sources say.
Report on HK's high port charges delayed
Tanjung Pelepas port surpasses target of 2m TEUs

Air and Land Transport

Jet in NY crash likely not in 1987 accident: Airbus
AN Airbus jetliner that crashed in a New York neighbourhood in November was likely a different plane from one involved in an accident during the final stages of its construction at a factory in France 14 years ago, an Airbus spokeswoman said.
US airlines start new round of fare cuts
US carriers' Nov on-time rate rises to 84.7%
Sept 11 attacks make 2001 deadliest year for airline crashes
New lie detactor test could become standard at airports
Continental Air's Dec revenue down 16%
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LINE launches new service External merchandise volumes down in October Mega-lock proposal for Amsterdam gets thumbs down Vietnam to levy terminal handling charge Marshall named chairman of ATA safety council Korean Air expands network with Hanoi and Saipan MAS still looking for investors Guizhou airport project

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JANUARY 3, 2002
US international air cargo down 16,2 per cent Singapore Airlines cuts jobs Singapore's factor keeps falling First black Air China 20 workers exit at Bolero.net Roadway Express launches Roadway Air Service

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Marine products export target scaled down Coffee exports not up to mark VPT exhibiting sustained excellence - Highest-ever cargo throughput in first nine months of 2001-02 Transport workers on strike at Mumbai Port No longer congested Minister opens AI's on-line ticket sales Petro-goods move via inland waterways Vast market potential for Indian goods in China, says envoy Working group moots 4-fold rise in transport sector investment, tax sops ECGC joins hands with UK firm to ensure exporters receive payments Global norms made mandatory for honey sales Index of Services Production soon

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JANUARY 3, 2002
Oil company earnings set to fall as Merrill Lynch cuts Brent price forecast to $17.50 Crude rally not reflected in Asian bunker prices, Singapore residue stocks up Argentinean bunker price update, oilboom fee introduced at Buenos Aires Plans to tow grounded chemical tanker to Falmouth for repairs Oil firm on cold weather and US stock draw, but may fall on solid inventory levels Brazil prices down today, avails mostly good Rotterdam morning market report

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JANUARY 3, 2002
Pollution board puts clamps on Sea-Tac Airport certification November sees sharp drop in imported steel numbers Boeing wins FCC license to offer in-flight broadband service Port of Seattle plans on growth in cruise numbers in 2002 America West holding payments until loan guarantees take effect

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Il traffico container in panne Le imprese cercano di sostenere i livelli dei noli, caduti ai minimi Scontro tra giganti per Princess cruise

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Festival enters new territory FESTIVAL Cruises' two year-old Mistral , seen here entering the port of Havana, has become the first top-flight cruiseship offering regular cruising from Cuba, writes Nigel Lowry. Maersk's huge ship plans rocks industry MAERSK Sealand looks set to stretch its lead over rival lines with a huge newbuilding programme. Smaller is beautiful say rival container lines MOST container lines are not only avoiding bigger ships, but it seems that for the majority of the market, ships below 5,000 teu are now back in fashion despite Maersk's reported go-it-alone plans to add to its fleet of mega vessels, writes Matthew Flynn . New World Alliance set to pull plug on Asia-Med service The New World Alliance is considering plans to axe its Asia-Mediterranean service as part of wider capacity cuts on both the Asia-Europe and transpacific trades. Nisha seizure 'due to lack of knowledge' ABSENCE of knowledge of shipping and its procedures led to the high profile detention of the bulker Nisha by British authorities concerned about the risk of a terrorist attack on London, the chairman of Great Eastern Shipping (UK) has stated, writes Michael Grey.

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JANUARY 3, 2002
Christopher memorial service Kværner clears restructure hurdle Senator joins US security sweep Seaway season disappoints Argentina urged on Mercosur summit Indian ports strike on January 22 Lines scrap Chennai surcharge CENSA merges into ICS committee Salvors assess Willy grounding Kværner launches new subsidiary Subic to get two bulk terminals Aker Yards buys Brevik PTP reports five-fold liftings surge Bangla minister offers tax deal PSA set to take over logistics firm Chittagong cracks down on crime

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JANUARY 3, 2002
Tower Group, Frans Maas forge alliance The FedEx Trade Networks unit has entered into an alliance with a leading Netherlands-based forwarder. Storm snarls air traffic in Southeast Snowstorms forced forwarders to reroute shipments as hundreds of flights were canceled. Vastera acquires Mexican software firm The acquisition strengthens Vastera's reach into the market for customers trading between Mexico, the United States and the rest of the world. Cyprus targets Asia lines Great Lakes operators to pool fleets Meeting to address Louisiana's Millennium Port project Roadway back in air freight Indian port reduces congestion surcharge Connecticut Maritime Association to honor Frank Tsao Buffalo delays for Norfolk Southern

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K Line et Yang Ming maintiendront deux services entre l’Europe et l’Asie En mars prochain, les armements K Line et Yang Ming vont lancer un service pendulaire conjoint qui remplacera un service transpacifique et un loop entre l’Europe et l’Asie (ainsi qu’évoqué précédement dans nos éditions du 2/11 et 6/12/2001). Une flotte de dix-huit porte-containers de 5.500 TEU animera ce service, dont la rotation exacte fait encore l’objet de discussions. Les deux armements s’engagent pour l’instant dans une phase de transition d’une durée d’un trimestre, qui a débuté en décembre et qui consiste à fusionner deux services hebdomadaires, celui de Yang Ming entre l’Europe et l’Asie et celui de K Line entre l’Europe et le Japon, en un seul service hebdomadaire animé par huit PC rapides (filant 25 noeuds) de 5.500 TEU ayant une capacité reefer de 500 TEU. Ce dernier service a un caractère provisoire. Les ports d’Amsterdam ont enregistré une progression du trafic de près de 10% Les ports maritimes d’Amsterdam ont été l’an dernier parmi ceux qui ont connu la plus forte croissance dans la rangée d’Europe occidentale, annonce le directeur du port, Hans Gerson. Selon des chiffres provisoires, 2001 a été clôturé sur un nouveau record de transbordement de plus de 67 millions de tonnes, soit une progression de plus de 5% par rapport à 2000. Le transbordement au port d’Amsterdam a même augmenté d’un petit 10%. Hamburg Süd n’exclut pas de nouvelles acquisitions Au cours des cinq dernières années, le groupe Oetker, maison-mère de l’armement Hamburg Süd, a enregistré une croissance assez importante. La division maritime y est pour beaucoup, puisqu’elle intervient maintenant pour 39% du chiffre d’affaires d’Oetker, qui a atteint 10,2 milliards de DEM (5,2 mia. d’EUR) en 2000. L’armement est ainsi devenu la principale activité du groupe allemand, dépassant sa division de produits alimentaires. Les Pays-Bas sont le premier partenaire fluvial de la Wallonie Le ministère wallon de l’Equipement et des Transports vient de publier les statistiques relatives à la navigation fluviale en Wallonie au cours de l’année 2000. Cette année-là, le trafic global sur les voies fluviales wallonnes a atteint un volume de 42,22 millions de tonnes, dont 10,91 mio. de t à l’exportation, 17,04 mio. de t à l’importation, 3,43 mio. de t en trafic interne ou domestique et 10,81 mio. de t en transit.

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JANUARY 3, 2002
SCOPIC salvage for Willy Equipment on the way to refloat grounded tanker but danger set to continue for days. CSL ship cargo contaminated A self-unloading bulker at the centre of a reflagging row has suffered a potentially serious mishap. Shell grabs planned US LNG terminal space The scramble for scarce LNG import terminal capacity continues apace. Cash boost for Kvaerner Directed offer puts $225m in cash strapped venture's bank account. Hanjin unveils sales targets Korean boxship owner is aiming to inch up its sales this year despite the gloom. Negros cuts capital to raise cash Philippine shipowner has asked for trading in its shares to be suspended while it axes stock. CSDC in boxship shuffle Hong Kong-listed arm of China Shipping Group charters nine ships to China Shipping Container Lines. SembCorp inks $81m Maersk rig deal Singapore conglomerate to share work between oil and gas division and Sembawang Shipyard.