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Ports not offering cargo pre-screening may lose out
PORTS that do not opt into the United States' preference for cargo pre-screening may risk losing competitive advantage, according to an industry security expert.
APL Logistics in venture to buy stakes in 2 China firms
S'pore-flagged tug boat resumes voyage to Cebu
Manila's ICTSI completes sale of unit to Hutchison

Air and Land Transport

Lufthansa staying put at Changi despite KL offer
GERMAN aviation giant Lufthansa has ruled out any move from Singapore's Changi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur's relatively new equivalent, labelling Malaysia's aggressive campaign to woo major airlines as 'too late'.
High-flying Emirates set to order more aircraft
FAA approves US$3.5b plan to expand O'Hare Airport
JAL to resume flights to India
HK eyes stake in Shenzhen airport
Qantas mulls buying more planes for domestic services
India now SriLanka Air's biggest market
Swissair probe: home of Credit Suisse chief searched

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Shipping News

Ports not offering cargo pre-screening may lose out
PORTS that do not opt into the United States' preference for cargo pre-screening may risk losing competitive advantage, according to an industry security expert.
APL Logistics in venture to buy stakes in 2 China firms
S'pore-flagged tug boat resumes voyage to Cebu
Manila's ICTSI completes sale of unit to Hutchison

Air and Land Transport

Lufthansa staying put at Changi despite KL offer
GERMAN aviation giant Lufthansa has ruled out any move from Singapore's Changi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur's relatively new equivalent, labelling Malaysia's aggressive campaign to woo major airlines as 'too late'.
High-flying Emirates set to order more aircraft
FAA approves US$3.5b plan to expand O'Hare Airport
JAL to resume flights to India
HK eyes stake in Shenzhen airport
Qantas mulls buying more planes for domestic services
India now SriLanka Air's biggest market
Swissair probe: home of Credit Suisse chief searched

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LA meets Asian carriers, insists on low-sulfur fuel use Evergreen looks anew at China as revenues fall, profits Tianjin firm launches China-Taiwan Singapore eases procedures for container transfers Jurong port installs super crane CP Ships receives first in series of new vessels

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JUNE 24, 2002
Qantas optimistic about 2002 Qantas stated that it is on course to beat its profit target by at least 10 per cent this year and would invest A$10 billion ($5.7 billion) in new aircraft and other improvements by 2005. Rotterdam agrees to government participation The Municipality of Rotterdam has agreed on the need for the participation in Vlissingen and on the arrangements made with the government on the construction of the Tweede Maasvlakte (Second Maas Flats). Dragonair posts strong numbers in May Dragonair recorded strong year-on-year growth in both passenger and cargo traffic in May. KLM and Air Europa agreement KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Spanish airline Air Europa today signed a commercial agreement for codesharing and loyalty program cooperation. Maersk Logistics opens in New Zealand With an office in Auckland added to Maersk Logistics' global network, the Danish company continues to expand. Exel maintains positive about 2002 The share price of British logistics services group Exel was up 8 per cent in London to more than 860 pence after Exel's positive financial news, but went down again to nearly its opening price of 823 pence afterwards.

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Maersk Logistics now also in New Zealand MOL launches new X-Press services from NSICT - With APL Quingdao arriving today World trade body tells India to reduce subsidies, speed up reforms 24 pc rise in cotton yarn exports to EU countries Govt clarifies norms for imports from Nepal Exports to COMESA countries increase by 50 per cent to $ 1,064.5 m Duty-free import of soyabean, corn sought Hosiery exporters: Restore cut in drawback rates Visakha Container Terminal to be operational by Feb. '03 Rs 4,000-cr. project to link 10 Major Ports with 4 NHs Minister inaugurates upgradation work for Vizag Port-NH-5 link GQ project racing for completion a year ahead Forex reserves up by $ 172 million to $ 56,320 million Market Development Assistance scheme guidelines modified Scope to set up SEZ in Mangalore explored Priority areas demarcated for unfinished economic reforms Duty-free imports not to get DEPB facility 3-part transport subsidy scheme for sugar exports Good move, says trade Gist of public notices/circulars/notifications Export Import Workshop certificate distribution function on June 29 Italian Customs, BIMCO sign MoU against drug smuggling State govt may rescind resale tax on commodities Economic growth of State impressive

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JUNE 24, 2002
INTERTANKO takes issue with increasing occasions of H2S in bunkers and crude oil More OPEC oil in Q4 if US economy grows US refining margins up on gasoline demand Oil prices rangebound as OPEC plans to keep output restrictions Rotterdam market report from Marine Bunkering Chavez denies plans for Venezuelan quota busting Irish price indications from Emo Oil Ltd Polish market report from Ship-Service

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JUNE 24, 2002
APLL and Legend Group Holdings Limited (LGHL) team up in China's Technology Logistics Market European Cargo Services launches Far East network Maersk Logistics expands to New Zealand CP Ships takes over «Lykes Ranger» Choice Intermodal Services and Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. open reefer facility in India Port of Portland to organise tour of the port for key stakeholders on June 29, 2002 DHL signs agreement with Aeroflot United Airlines upgrades services Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum: more connections between Spain and Italy Chronopost introduces «Chrono Premium International»

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JUNE 24, 2002
Sembcorp seeks to privatize Sembcorp Marine Singapore-Government linked conglomerate Sembcorp Industries Ltd is planning to privatize its 63% owned Sembcorp Marine unit Zodiac offers bulletproof inflatable Inflatable boat manufacturer Zodiac has unveiled Armorflate which, it says, is the world's first bullet- resistant system for Combat Rubber Raiding Craft Irving delivers Eirik Raude Ocean Rig says its second rig, Eirik Raude, was mechanically complete on June 21,

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JUNE 24, 2002
Italia Line adds larger ship to service calling Port of Portland Transportation Security Administration looking for screeners for Spokane Airport Windstar Cruies offers free air to passengers sailing to Tahiti NYK ordering four new car carrying vessels for 2004 CP Ships adds LYKES RANGER to Asia-Americas trade lanes

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JUNE 24, 2002
FOC System 'Security Threat' 'Most African Shippers Ignoring STCW Rule'

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Paris MoU attacks 'double standards' THE Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control has flayed flag states and classification societies for operating double standards and putting profits above safety. Detentions linked with leap in safety management problems DETENTION figures for 2001 show a dramatic 150% increase in safety management deficiencies over the past three years, writes Brian Reyes. P&O Nedlloyd launches new logistics brand P&O NEDLLOYD has split its shipping and logistics activities into two separate business units. 'Menu of options' in PSA Corp stake sale PSA Corp says it is offering a "whole menu of options" in the possible sale of stakes to customers and is in discussions with a number of lines. 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.

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JUNE 24, 2002
HHI predicts offshore surge Halifax seeks terminal operator Petrobras denies bid suspension Bush pushes port security plan Financing 'club deals' criticised West Coast labour talks stall Genmar tanker in river accident Magdalena master 'at fault' One dead in Red Sea ferry fire Shipping Corp VLCC purchase spiked P&O Ned takes logical step Korea to boost logistic hub status Tug hostages in release talks Cyprus awaits illegals Dampier benefits from ore deal Master guilty of bribery bid SembCorp Marine to be delisted Fosen Mek edges closer to safety P&O raises Philippine stake APL Logistics acquires China stake Israel not giving up on Zim sale

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JUNE 24, 2002
West Coast imports soar in May Ports registered cargo gains not seen since the boom of the late 1990s. Bush visits NY/NJ port, says defense spending key to cargo security President Bush visited Port Elizabeth to stump for increased defense spending, his proposed Department of Homeland Security, and the need to improve cargo security Rail carloads hit 52-week high Carload freight on U.S. railroads peaked at its highest level for the year and intermodal traffic continued to increase through mid-June. Euro ports wary of U.S. box security P&O Nedlloyd dumps Canada agent American Ro-Ro offers new services Con-Way using line-haul data for LTL United Airlines asks $2B in federal loan backing United Arab net improves Phila. terminal to get new cranes Customs anti-terror seminars in So. Calif. USSEC bunker charge unchanged Maersk Logistics opens NZ office MOL selects GT Nexus pricing software

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L’heure de l’assainissement a sonné pour IFB Théoriquement, c’est le 28 juin prochain que doit se réunir le conseil d’administration d’Inter Ferry Boats, filiale de la SNCB, au cours duquel devrait être présenter un plan de restructuration de l’entreprise, dont le résultat à la fin de l’année dernière était négatif de 5,66 mio. d’euros (269 mio. de BEF). Cash flow négatif également. L’entreprise a donc besoin d’un sérieux redressement. Cette perspective de restructuration ne va pas sans inquiéter bien des entreprises qui utilisent les services d’IFB, et pour cause. FMA: le “self handling” à bord peut être envisagé La Fédération Maritime d’Anvers estime essentiel que le “self handling” des marchandises à bord de navires, notamment les opérations de lashing/securing puisse, sous certaines conditions, être envisagé. L’organisation affirme en outre que la sauvegarde d’un potentiel de concurrence est primordiale, mais que la fixation arbitraire d’un nombre minimum de prestataires de services n’est pas la meilleure solution pour parvenir à cet objectif et peut même se révéler contre-productive. D’autre part, les problèmes éventuels inhérents à la durée des concessions et les périodes transitoires doivent recevoir une réponse pragmatique sans pour autant compromettre la libéralisation. Tel sont les points de vue que l’organisation professionnelle des agents maritimes anversois formule dans son dernier rapport annuel, qui peut également être considéré comme note d’orientation politique. Ces prises de position sur des sujets d’une brûlante actualité risquent, surtout en ce qui concerne le “self handling”, de faire froncer quelques sourcils. AVCT mise cette année sur une croissance du trafic de 10 à 15% “Nous avons longtemps hésité avant de procéder à ces investissements, nécessaires pour l’expansion du terminal, mais nous ne les regrettons pas”, a déclaré Cees Groenenboom lors de l’ouverture officielle du Avelgem Container Terminal (AVCT). Les propriétaires néerlandais (Groenenboom et Overbeek) et leur partenaire belge Alain Zielens ont investi 2,5 mio. d’EUR dans l’expansion du terminal qui restera toutefois principalement axé sur la desserte de Rotterdam. “Block exemption”: Monti cède à la pression du Parlement européen Le Commissaire européen à la Concurrence Mario Monti aurait décidé de retarder jusqu’en 2005 l’abolition de la “location clause”, une des clauses principales de la future réglementation sur le commerce des automobiles dans l’UE, mieux connue sous le nom de “block exemption”. C’est ce qu’a déclaré un haut responsable de la Commission à l’agence Reuter. Cette nouvelle réglementation, par ailleurs, a fait l’objet d’une table ronde visant à en étudier l’impact sur la logistique des véhicules. Il en est ressorti que beaucoup dépendra de la forme finale que devrait avoir la nouvelle réglementation, et surtout de la suppression ou non de la “location clause”. Pour l’instant, aucune prévision ne peut encore être faite.

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JUNE 24, 2002
Jones Act tanker owners facing weak demand US tanker owners must weigh pros and cons carefully before adding new capacity. HLSI plans lightering expansion Heidenreich Lightering Services Inc will utilise four aframaxes in 2003. American Club back in the black Free reserves up by $4m as Joe Hughes lures Greek owners west. Fosen Mek safe until 2003 Banks have agreed to finance building of coastal ferry at troubled Norwegian yard. BP Shipping shake up Linda Adamany revamps tanker company management team. Feeder firms planning Indian expansion New Chennai to China service opens up opportunities for smaller containerships. Paris MOU blacklists 25 flags Sharp increase in ISM defects as flags put revenue ahead of safety. Mersey Docks' ships maintaining profit levels UK shipping and ports group expects new business to boost profitability in second half. Karachi eyeing Gulf orders Pakistani shipyard is hopeful of newbuilding windfall from neighbouring states. Latco loses Gdansk appeal Latvian Shipping responsible for unlawful inducement to breach newbuilding contract. Australia in keep out warning New protocol details policy that shipwreck survivors may not be allowed ashore. SembCorp Marine set to be privatised Parent company unveils plans to de-list Singapore shiprepair and offshore group from local exchange. One crewman dead after ferry blaze El Salam passengership catches fire en route from Saudi Arabia to Egypt. Hyundai facing heavy loss on Hynix stake Shipbuilder could lose out massively when it sells shares in poorly-performing affiliate. Kyokuyo inks reefer newbuilding Japanese yard to build specialist ship for handling domestic tuna imports. ITF use World Cup to help Korean unions Spanish not only ones unhappy with World Cup decisions - as ITF details abuses against unions. Genmar tanker in Mississippi collision Ten-year-old aframax tanker involved in second pollution scare in less than twelve months.