Sembawang, Shell unit start shiprepair portal SEMBAWANG Shipyard and the shipping unit of oil major Shell have launched a shiprepair e-collaboration portal, said to be a first in the shiprepair business.
S African ports to link up with Portnet system
Air and Land Transport
China Southern's profit seen capped by fuel, fares CHINA Southern Airlines may stand to gain the most from consolidation of China's airline industry, but higher fuel costs and fare discounting could cap 2002 earnings growth.
Air NZ denies getting offer from Qantas
No objections to China flight request: Cathay
Iraq war a major issue for airlines: BA
Macquarie Airports shares drop
Air France pilots strike for third day; no talks in sight
Qantas' discount arm wins strong bookings
Global cargo volumes up 10.5%
Features
More pain ahead UUS airlines have lost US$9.7 billion in the year since terrorists destroyed four aircraft and 3,000 lives.
Sembawang, Shell unit start shiprepair portal SEMBAWANG Shipyard and the shipping unit of oil major Shell have launched a shiprepair e-collaboration portal, said to be a first in the shiprepair business.
S African ports to link up with Portnet system
Air and Land Transport
China Southern's profit seen capped by fuel, fares CHINA Southern Airlines may stand to gain the most from consolidation of China's airline industry, but higher fuel costs and fare discounting could cap 2002 earnings growth.
Air NZ denies getting offer from Qantas
No objections to China flight request: Cathay
Iraq war a major issue for airlines: BA
Macquarie Airports shares drop
Air France pilots strike for third day; no talks in sight
Qantas' discount arm wins strong bookings
Global cargo volumes up 10.5%
Features
More pain ahead UUS airlines have lost US$9.7 billion in the year since terrorists destroyed four aircraft and 3,000 lives.
Sembawang, Shell unit start shiprepair portal SEMBAWANG Shipyard and the shipping unit of oil major Shell have launched a shiprepair e-collaboration portal, said to be a first in the shiprepair business.
S African ports to link up with Portnet system
Air and Land Transport
China Southern's profit seen capped by fuel, fares CHINA Southern Airlines may stand to gain the most from consolidation of China's airline industry, but higher fuel costs and fare discounting could cap 2002 earnings growth.
Air NZ denies getting offer from Qantas
No objections to China flight request: Cathay
Iraq war a major issue for airlines: BA
Macquarie Airports shares drop
Air France pilots strike for third day; no talks in sight
Qantas' discount arm wins strong bookings
Global cargo volumes up 10.5%
Features
More pain ahead UUS airlines have lost US$9.7 billion in the year since terrorists destroyed four aircraft and 3,000 lives.
DHL: we are not German DHL Airways denied, in a filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, that it is a German company, as was stated by competitors like Federal Express and UPS.
PSA launches port community system for South Africa Portnet.com, a fully-owned subsidiary of PSA Corporation has signed an Agreement with the National Ports Authority of South Africa (NPA) on 6 September 2002.
Lykes upgrades North America-Africa service Lykes Lines has added Rio Haina, Dominican Republic as a port of call on its North America-Africa, East Coast Loop service.
Schenker obtains NVOCC license in China Schenker has recently secured a NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier) license from the Ministry of Communications of the People's Republic of China.
KLM Cargo increases fuel surcharge 'Due to current developments in fuel prices...' KLM Cargo today announced that it will increase the fuel surcharge worldwide from 0.05 to 0.10 euro/dollar per kilo (actual weight) effective October 1, 2002.
UN rejects Liberia's ship registry Liberia's ship registry has again come under fire from the United Nations Security Council for reportedly delivering an unsatisfactory government explanation of how revenues are spent.
Maryland yard signs coastal cruise ship contract Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. of Salisbury, Md., has signed a contract to design and build a 214 ft luxury overnight coastal and inland cruise ship.
Møller snaps up Torm Lines TORM has sold its US Gulf and East Coast-West Africa container and breakbulk subsidiary, Torm Lines, to AP Møller, in a deal expected to achieve gains before tax of around DKr63m ($8.3m), with effect from September 16.
US says security boost will aid trade efficiency ENHANCEMENTS to container scanning technology in the fight against terrorism will make international trade more "uniform, predictable and efficient", US Customs said yesterday after revealing its next step enhancing cargo security.
WSC seeks manifest requirement delay THE international liner industry has urged the US government to delay for 12 months any new requirement that cargo manifests be provided 24 hours before US-bound containers are loaded in a foreign port.
NOL shares slide as loss hits confidence SHARES in Neptune Orient Lines fell 6.1% yesterday to there lowest level in three half years following a worse than expected $151m half year loss.
September 11: One year on TO COMMEMORATE the first anniversary of the terror attacks on New York and Washington, Lloyd's List will be running a series of articles throughout this week examining how our readers have been affected, and how they will continue to change in this new landscape.
Lloyd's List Focus- Maritime security under the spotlight LLOYD'S List has made the whole maritime security issue one of its highest priorities, and you will find below a number of the articles that tackle this crucial issue.
A year of ups and downs for breakbulk While containers siphon off many traditional cargoes, basic commodities such as steel, forest products, bagged goods and project cargoes are being whipsawed by macroeconomic forces and governmental policy.
Carriers: Delays to follow manifest rule The World Shipping Council warned of delays if a U.S. Customs rule requiring carriers to file manifests 24 hours before cargo is loaded at a foreign port is implemented.
KLM won't change cargo rate formula The carrier's cargo unit won't implement a controversial new rate formula for low-density cargo until April, 2003 at the earliest.
L’expéditeur constitue un maillon crucial dans la sécurisation du commerce La problématique de la sécurisation du trafic maritime international figure en très bonne place parmi les thèmes principaux qu’aborde le congrès de la FIATA, qui a lieu cette fois à Istanbul. Selon le Multimodal Transport Institute, les répercussions du 11 septembre ont en tout cas été suffisamment importantes pour y consacrer un forum dès le premier jour du congrès. Le rôle de l’expéditeur dans la problématique de la sécurisation a été un élément central des débats.
L’alliance Dachser-Graveleau va encore accélérer sur l’Europe Le 30 septembre prochain, l’alliance franco-allemande Dachser-Graveleau inaugurera officiellement son nouveau hub de Sarrebrück-Überherrn, en Allemagne. Cette nouvelle plate-forme, qui est opérationnelle depuis la fin août, interviendra progressivement comme la plaque tournante centrale du réseau de transport-logistique de l’alliance nouée sous la forme d’une reprise de Graveleau par Dachser, qui détient depuis avril 1999 une participation de 95% dans le groupe français. Le nouveau centre vient conforter les fortes ambitions européennes affichées par les groupes impliqués.
La crise s’aggrave pour l’industrie maritime asiatique L’industrie maritime connaît un des exercices les plus dramatiques de son histoire. Aucun acteur n’échappe à la crise et il semble d’ores et déjà acquis que rares seront les armements en mesure de clôturer 2002 sur un résultat positif dans les activités de ligne. Dans les milieux maritimes asiatiques, c’est même carrément la panique qui risque de s’installer, les frets transpacifiques ayant sensiblement régressé. Une amélioration rapide de la situation semble peu probable, malgré une hausse des volumes.
CSDC to shed boxship stake Hong Kong arm of China Shipping Group is transferring its stake in C S Container Lines back to its parent.
NYK invests in Aussie Eucalyptus plantation Owner takes minority stake in venture to develop a sustainable source of raw materials for paper producers.
Hyundai Heavy stock takes beating Investors worry about HHI chairman's political campaign and bearish shipbuilding outlook.
CP Ships moving ahead with fleet replacement Completion of $800m ship replacement programme is on schedule for mid-2003.
Torm quits liner trade AP Moller buys US-West African operation as Torm focuses on core business.
Houston Ship Channel reopens Strong winds and rough waters closed busy shipping channel over the past weekend.
Lawsuits piling up against HAL Holland America Line is facing wrongful death lawsuit in Seattle.
Jaya adds eight to fleet renewal list More offshore ships worth $88m are being ordered by Singapore owner.
Saaremaa to buy P&O ferry Estonian company steps in for P&O Scottish Ferries' Orkney ship, three weeks before UK group's service ends.
Seaway pioneers AIS Safer navigation on the St Lawrence will cost at least $10,000 per ship.
Romline crew returns home nearly two years late Eight men stranded in Dominican Republic make emotional return to Romania.
Maersk shifts tanker to US flag Danish shipping giant looks to boost military ties with first tanker in US fleet.
Thoresen Thai adds second Hanse Bereederung ship Thai owner's buying spree continues with 1982-built bulker a month after similar deal.
Tough markets take toll on Forth's ports UK group boosted net profit in first half, but operating result at its seven ports fell.
Investors go bearish on Japanese yards Some of the top shipbuilders have seen their long-term debt ratings and share performances revised downwards.
Chung Mong-joon to stand for president Controlling shareholder in Hyundai Heavy Industries and son of group founder has eye on a higher office.
Portek profits slip as margins are squeezed Singapore crane lessor saw profits slip as projects were delayed and sales increased at the expense of leasing.
Hanjin Dampier refloated Salvors succeed in refloating stranded South Korean ore carrier on Sunday
Evergreen and PSA sign terminal deal Taiwanese liner firm commits self to moving "significant volumes" through Singapore port.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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