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All single-hulled tankers calling at Aussie ports will be inspected
MOVED by fears that older single-hulled tankers will shift from Europe to its waters, Australia has announced it will immediately begin inspecting every single-hulled tanker calling at its ports, regardless of age.
Submarine patches hole in shattered hull of Prestige
US proposes tighter visa rules for visiting crews
Crewman kills ship mates in Somalia

Air and Land Transport

Race for India's huge jet order takes off
THE race between Boeing and Airbus to clinch a deal with state-run Indian Airlines and Air India for a total of 60 planes has heated up with the cabinet set to make a final decision soon.
US Airways pilots approve deal to cut costs by US$100m
China air police to start work in H1 next year
Vietnam Airlines may start flights to Germany, Indonesia
Gulf Air turnaround gathers speed with new chief
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All single-hulled tankers calling at Aussie ports will be inspected
MOVED by fears that older single-hulled tankers will shift from Europe to its waters, Australia has announced it will immediately begin inspecting every single-hulled tanker calling at its ports, regardless of age.
Submarine patches hole in shattered hull of Prestige
US proposes tighter visa rules for visiting crews
Crewman kills ship mates in Somalia

Air and Land Transport

Race for India's huge jet order takes off
THE race between Boeing and Airbus to clinch a deal with state-run Indian Airlines and Air India for a total of 60 planes has heated up with the cabinet set to make a final decision soon.
US Airways pilots approve deal to cut costs by US$100m
China air police to start work in H1 next year
Vietnam Airlines may start flights to Germany, Indonesia
Gulf Air turnaround gathers speed with new chief
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Maersk Sealand excels in Study of Schedule Reliability Tugs expected to reduce transit times through Panama Canal Zim to open Hamburg office to cover main route expansions AP Moller to sell medical subsidiary to Nordic Capital Customs imaging to cut transit times, says TNT Express RTW to market Britannia's cargo capacity in Switzerland Cathay names Nick Rhodes as director flight operations Danzas wins Best Air Forwarder at Asia Logistics Awards

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Great Eastern Shipping planning to flag out of Indian registry SCI, partners to increase tonnage on INDFEX 1 & INDAMEX services Zim to upgrade ZCS service: Direct calls at Ningbo & Colon Tyre firms bent on importing RSS 4 variety despite restrictions Saudi Arabian buyers awaiting Indian Basmati discount sale 27,000 t. wheat to be shipped to Indonesia Exim Bank signs pact with Mauritius body AP shrimp exports to US total 38,000 tonnes 20,000 t. soyameal sold for export Rising euro proves boon for exporters to Europe Pendency of export containers at ICD-Nagpur to be cleared soon Shipping fraternity hails Kerala ports development plan State cuts night toll for CVs on expressway SIA eyes ground handling services at Indian airports India's interests will be protected at WTO talks, assures Commerce Ministry official Steps to make SSI units competitive Jaswant Singh lists Budget priorities - Textiles, steel, biotech & drugs Fabric processing, weaving units to pay 12 pc excise duty CACP for retaining wheat MSP at Rs 620/qtl Gist of public notices/circulars/notifications - Compiled By M. Sreedharan Catalogue Show of Indian goods in UK in Feb. Hannan Ezekiel to deliver H. M. Trivedi Memorial Lecture at IMC on Wednesday

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DECEMBER 13, 2002
Daily bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents Oil fundamentals seen changing from ample to tight OPEC crude basket nears top end of target range West African market review Bunkering problems persist in Abidjan East Africa: Good avails, reasonable demand Casablanca bunker supply back in business Rotterdam moves higher and congestion builds Venezuelan strike: Terminals update Baltic fueloil tanker aground Venezuela fueloil imports? OPEC production cut, new president Fujairah follows Singapore sharply higher Singapore firms up for the weekend Christmas holidays - Montevideo & Alpha Zone Rotterdam market firming

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DECEMBER 13, 2002
Hapag-Lloyd cautiously optimistic China Southern Airlines pushes into the Top 20 of global airlines ICF wins "Intermodal Award 2002" Huge UK road investment to attack congestion Gefco opens logistics terminal in the North of France

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DECEMBER 14, 2002
VT Halter Marine firms up two U.S. Government contracts "Novation" on NOAA and Army contracts RINA to offer ISPS services Genoa, Italy, based classification society RINA and its subsidiary RINA Industry have joined forces with UK- and USA-based Global Marine Security Systems Company

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DECEMBER 13, 2002
Gunderson Rail Services wins order for refrigeration cars United Parcel Service happy with President's examination of Postal Service United Airlines kills plan to charge stand by customers Rail intermodal numbers make upswing during week Evergreen Marine earns certification from American Bureau of Shipping

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Tricolor sinking flags ro-ro rule gap THE speed with which the vehicle carrier Tricolor s ank in the early hours of Saturday morning after being holed by a French-owned container ship has raised questions about the safety of older ro-ro vessels EU backs call for tougher penalties against polluters EU leaders gave their backing at the weekend to calls by the European Commission for tougher penalties against owners and operators of ships responsible for major pollution incidents, writes Janet Porter . Malta hits out over IMO 'silence' MALTA has openly criticised the International Maritime Organisation for not speaking out on recent "incidents" involving at least six Maltese-flagged single-hull oil tankers in the aftermath of the Prestige oil pollution disaster. Spain bans single-hulls carrying heavy oils The much-anticipated ban comes into force on January 1, 2003, and applies to all single-skin tankers, irrespective of age and flag.

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DECEMBER 13, 2002
Waterway widening blasted Salvors repair disabled tanker IMO adopts security measures Venezuela 'guarantees supplies' LR's Moorhouse to drop CEO role Golar LNG makes history Noh worries for Hyundai MM Great Eastern ponders flagging out IMO funding source queried Record profit for Lloyd's Register Strong trade growth at Manaus Minister Cascos 'took decision' Finance change benefits Koreans Dibden inquiry ends: waiting begins Tanker accident to be simulated Australia tightens tanker probe MHI fines execs over Princess fire SCI strike confirmed for Monday USWC dock leaders endorse new deal

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DECEMBER 13, 2002
Hong Kong headed for box mark Hong Kong expects to handle 18.6 million TEUs this year, giving it yet another world record and the top ranking among container ports for the tenth time in 11 years. Tellier quits CN for Bombardier Paul Tellier, who led the transformation of Canadian National Railway Co. from a bloated government entity into a lean, profitable publicly traded company, will take over at plane and train maker Bombardier Inc. Trans-Pacific lines hike meat rates Venezuela tanker sails for U.S.: Report Frankfurt air cargo surges TNT Express launches pre-arrival clearance Fresh Express gets first melon imports Deal for Philippines grain hubs India Shipping says workers plan Monday strike Fight over Pakistan reefer charges A.P. Moller selling medical unit ILWU caucus approves contract

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DECEMBER 14, 2002
Lancement d’un service feeder entre Zeebrugge et Flessingue Depuis début décembre, Zeebrugge est relié à Flessingue via un service feeder containérisée short sea. Celle-ci est assurée avec le caboteur à faible tirant d’air “Cast Salmon”. Cette nouvelle liaison maritime permet de transférer plusieurs centaines de containers vers le transport par eau. La FEB demande la modification de la loi sur la lettre de voiture CMR La FEB formule des réserves quant à la nouvelle lettre de voiture CMR qui sera introduite en date du 1er janvier 2003. L’organisation patronale estime que le nouveau cadre législatif du transport routier est trop restrictif et répressif. Il pourrait en outre résulter en une distorsion de la concurrence, souligne la FEB dans son Bulletin mensuel. C’est pourquoi l’association demande au gouvernement fédéral d’adapter la loi du 3 mai 1999 sur la lettre de voiture CMR. EWS: le trafic par le Chunnel a fortement repris en novembre Au mois de novembre, l’opérateur ferroviaire English Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS) a noté une hausse de 43% de ses trafics transitant par le tunnel sous la Manche par rapport à novembre 2001. Côté français, le terminal de Fréthun était quotidiennement infiltré par des réfugiés du centre de Sangatte jusqu’il y a peu, de sorte que les services ferroviaires via le tunnel avaient dû être temporairement interrompus. Le renforcement des mesures de sécurité semble désormais porter ses fruits. Un projet pilote teste le statut de sécurisation des containers multimodaux entre les EU et l’Europe Savi Technology, l’entreprise américaine qui fournit la technologie pour le suivi des containers maritimes depuis l’Europe et l’Asie vers les EU, est également impliquée dans un projet-test dans l’autre direction. Associée à PAR Technology, Savi fournit l’assistance du transport multimodal de containers entre les EU et l’Allemagne. Vikram Verma, cofondateur, président et CEO, nous a expliqué plus en détail tant le projet en cours que le nouveau dans les allées de la foire Intermodal 2002 à Rotterdam.

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DECEMBER 13, 2002
Fred Cheng and Thenamaris snap up VLCCs Norwegian owner Bergesen continues clear out of large tanker tonnage. Fire extinguished on Greek tanker outside refinery Danger averted on 1968-built ship belonging to Aegean Oil, owner of controversial Byzantio. Great Eastern Shipping mulls India exit Owner voices gripes over high tax regime under Indian flag. Sale boosts Borgestad Christen Knudsen predicts disposal of unprofitable business will benefit shipping. Troim takes a punt on Frontline Tanker company chief places a bet on early share price recovery. Tax breaks mooted for Korean shipping investors State mulling ways to make newbuilding fund started by Daewoo and Samsung more attractive. Tanker adrift off Florida Keys Rigel's Isarstern loses power near world's third-longest barrier reef. VLCC and boxship in Suez collision Gulf Management's Sarah Glory and Hapag Lloyd's Hong Kong Express come together. SCI staff to strike on Monday Workers are protesting against sale of state's stake in giant Indian shipowner. Torm Africa suffers Savannah fire Greek-owned multi-purpose ship damaged, but no casualties are reported. Skaugen inks Unitor fire fighting kit Equipment slated for ethylene carriers building for Norwegian owner at Hudong-Zhonghua.