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UN pressed to act against substandard shipping
THREE global labour and environmental groups have demanded United Nations action to end what they call the 'web of secrecy' which allows substandard shipping to flourish as the European Union vows to speed up its blacklisting of substandard ships from its ports.
Chinese official boards gas tanker as blaze dies down
More passengers contract virus on Disney ship
Luxury liner condo offers cut-price rentals
South Korean shipbuilders expect record sales
Auckland port's box throughput up

Air and Land Transport

French strikes draw 30,000 to Paris for protest marches
THOUSANDS of workers at Air France SA, France Telecom SA and other state-controlled companies have joined a strike by air traffic managers to protest against government plans to privatise many of their businesses and change their retirement benefits.
China to allow indirect charter flights to Taiwan
Beijing to let domestic airlines offer more discounts
Pre-cleared passenger system a double-edged sword
Korean Air fills more seats
Exel doing well despite tough trading conditions
Kuehne & Nagel logistics services for Airbus
Send a gift from Changi Airport
Law to arm US airline pilots still many months away
United details US$14.1b rescue plan
Aeroflot decision to buy Airbus planes slammed

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Shipping News

UN pressed to act against substandard shipping
THREE global labour and environmental groups have demanded United Nations action to end what they call the 'web of secrecy' which allows substandard shipping to flourish as the European Union vows to speed up its blacklisting of substandard ships from its ports.
Chinese official boards gas tanker as blaze dies down
More passengers contract virus on Disney ship
Luxury liner condo offers cut-price rentals
South Korean shipbuilders expect record sales
Auckland port's box throughput up

Air and Land Transport

French strikes draw 30,000 to Paris for protest marches
THOUSANDS of workers at Air France SA, France Telecom SA and other state-controlled companies have joined a strike by air traffic managers to protest against government plans to privatise many of their businesses and change their retirement benefits.
China to allow indirect charter flights to Taiwan
Beijing to let domestic airlines offer more discounts
Pre-cleared passenger system a double-edged sword
Korean Air fills more seats
Exel doing well despite tough trading conditions
Kuehne & Nagel logistics services for Airbus
Send a gift from Changi Airport
Law to arm US airline pilots still many months away
United details US$14.1b rescue plan
Aeroflot decision to buy Airbus planes slammed

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Fire breaks out on grounded vessel off Japan P&ON Logistics seek to open three more offices in China Inttra supports US Customs Container Security Initiative Global Logistics Council convenes in Shanghai Transit time for Panama Canal cut by over 16 per cent Australasian services to shake up industry, says CP Ships VP K&N picked to manage Hamburg logistics centre for Airbus United unveils union, non-union savings plans Airborne Express named Simon Property Group's carrier

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NOVEMBER 27, 2002
New York gained from West Coast shutdown The Port of New York/New Jersey is benefiting from 'long term' shifts of strings from Asia, on top of temporary volumes gained during the US West Coast port shutdown and subsequent backlog, according to port commerce department director Richard Larrabee. Kuehne university institute for logistics An agreement was signed between the Kuehne-Foundation, based in Switzerland, and the University of St. Gallen to establish a "Kuehne-Institute for Logistics at the University of St Gallen." BA Cargo S-E Asia up 4 per cent More effective use of capacity has enabled British Airways Cargo (BAC) to boost South-east Asian volumes by almost 4 per cent despite the severe 25-30 percent cut in its mainline capacity in this region. Cargo agreements China and LA Mayor James Hahn of Los Angeles returned from a 10-day trip to Asia after signing nearly a dozen agreements to boost tourism and commerce. US Airways will furlough another 2,500 US Airways, which filed for bankruptcy protection in August 2002, is to furlough 2,500 more employees and seek work rule and pension changes. More cargo China Air because of port shutdown Taiwan's largest air carrier, China Airlines Ltd. said today its revenue grew 11 per cent on year in October to NT$6.49 billion (US$1=NT$34.75).

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SCI to delink from Maritime Institute AMTOI Trade Meet on "New US Customs Security Regulations" today IIMS to be converted into maritime university Minister wants Indian cos to invest in UK India-Singapore trade highest among Asean countries Sugar trade considering barter deal to raise exports OVL eyeing Kazakhstan oil reserves Major Ports' modernisation in 9th Plan creates additional capacity of 124.40 mtpa 5 cos submit tenders for Vallarpadam project Mega bulk carrier calls at CoPT IA, Jet fares under special schemes to go up by 10 pc Govt to spend Rs 786 cr. to build sugar buffer stock of 2 mt Fin. Ministry asked to lower yarn duty structure Funds flow in biotech sector seen Bengal govt to develop potato, fruit export zones Regional trade pacts not a threat to multilateral system: WTO Director Govt increases base import price of palm oils by 10 per cent More funds for science & technology in Tenth Plan Govt clears 41 FDI proposals worth Rs 206 cr. Fieo urges Kelkar panel to continue export promotion schemes Goa to host seafood fair on February 7-9 Interactive meeting on WTO issues on Sat. Mumbai to host Fastner Expo on Dec 12-15 Go for scampi farming: MPEDA chief

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NOVEMBER 27, 2002
Pacific North West: Plentiful Portland is problematic Mexico: Frequent weather port closures on Gulf side Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents Oil-for-food extension dispute could spell trouble US Gulf suppliers give thanks for strong demand Promising start for UN inspectors in Iraq DOE figures give oil market bulls more ammunition Brazil: New bunker buying procedures for cruise vessels Congestion in the Canary Islands Gibraltar Straits: Soft-steady with healthy demand African market report from GAC Suez: Demand weak, Port Said still dry Cautious Korean indications little changed API delivers US oil inventory surprises Saudi posted price gains and market report Market uncertainty stalls Piraeus price movement Rotterdam steady this morning

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NOVEMBER 27, 2002
EWS container investment breaks into traditional road freight market Transamerica names Per Schmeltz as Danish vice president Inland shipping freight market, week 47, 18th/22nd November, 2002 GeoLogistics UK adds further strength to projects team UK Ministry Of Defence awards major GBP 8.5 Million contract to DFDS Transport Chronopost International opens office in Niger Swisslog wins another contract in Shanghai

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NOVEMBER 27, 2002
France, Spain target ships for EEZ expulsion Controls put in place on single hull ships over 15 years old carrying certain cargoes

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NOVEMBER 27, 2002
Grain vessel sailing on Thanksgiving with Mercy Corps' cargo for needy countries Washington governor and Boeing exec head to China for partnership celebration Portland Airport passenger counts make advances during October Matson adding terminal charge for West Coast/Hawaii cargo Boeing sells Spokane plant to Triumph Group Inc.

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France and Spain slap no-go zone on tankers FRANCE and Spain have increased the pressure on the owners and charterers of older tankers, pledging stringent checks on such tonnage sailing within 200 miles of their coasts. Lords turn out to honour Grammenos LORD Howe, the former UK chancellor of the exchequer, was among the many guests who attended a surprise reception at London's Goldsmith's Hall on Tuesday evening held in honour of Professor Costas Grammenos, Pro-vice Chancellor at London's City University and one of the best-known figures on the maritime world. Prestige master tells judge: 'Everything I did was to avoid pollution' APOSTOLOS Mangouras, the master of the Prestige, has presented his account of the sinking to a Spanish judge. Aegean Shipping hits back over Byzantio 'half-truths' AEGEAN Shipping Management, managers of the tanker Byzantio, yesterday sought to counter what it called "insinuations and half-truths" being attached to its ship.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2002
Spanish keep Mangouras locked up Cruise line sanitation 'inadequate' Sovcomflot to maintain Kiel service Salvador welcomes Island Escape Estonia refuses French request Qatar invests to add value Rice price hike turns ships away Indian cadets targeted by scam Grimaldi warns on European prices Europe 'is not a dumping ground' HK operator signs LA agreement Cambodians seek to salvage image Container ship officers attacked Japan yards turn to sub-contractors Philippines extends tax benefits US wants elimination of all tariffs

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NOVEMBER 27, 2002
U.S. carriers see surge in air cargo Peak-season traffic, diverted ocean freight due to West Coast port congestion boosts October volume. Mexican truckers to get U.S. access Feds will move on applications from Mexico-based truck companies under Nafta access guidelines. Conferences leave surcharges alone Carriers hold the line on currency, bunker charges heading into 2003. Bush signs terror insurance measure Containers choking West Coast terminals SSA Bangladesh project blocked TMM unveils Europe-S. America service Rate hike on India-Europe shipments DHL Americas names CFO UPS debuts credit card for small businesses Trailer Bridge to join C-TPAT FMCSA chief leaving FedEx, Motorola in mini-PC deal

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MBO chez United Transport Tankcontainers L’entreprise United Transport Tankcontainers (UTT) a rompu les liens avec sa société-mère britannique United Transport International, qui fait partie du groupe britannique Yardbrace, via un management buy-out d’une valeur de 100 mio. d’EUR. Alors que United Transport International continuera de se concentrer sur les vracs secs, UTT s’orientera vers le transport de vracs liquides. La Grande-Bretagne limite le cabotage à 30 jours A partir du 1er décembre prochain, les autorités britanniques limiteront les opérations de cabotage sur leur territoire à un mois. Il appartiendra au conducteur de prouver par tout moyen qu’il n’a pas dépassé cette durée. Pour ce faire, il pourra utiliser des documents prouvant la date de livraison du chargement, des documents d’entrée sur le territoire, la feuille de route CMR, etc. C’est ce qu’annonce l’AFTRI dans un communiqué. Elle estime qu’il s’agit d’un exemple de plus du manque d’harmonisation européenne. Gefco meilleur logisticien paneuropéen selon les chargeurs Le groupe français Gefco - la branche logistique du constructeur automobile français PSA Peugeot-Citroën - est considéré par les chargeurs comme le meilleur logisticien paneuropéen. C’est ce qui ressort d’une enquête réalisée auprès d’un millier de grandes entreprises commerciales et industrielles par le bureau d’analyse de marché indépendant Datamonitor. Cette enquête avait pour but de désigner les benchmarks pour les divers aspects de la prestation de services. Trois résultats intéressants en sont ressortis: ABX Logistics est considéré comme le quatrième meilleur logisticien d’Europe (alors que les politiciens belges parlent toujours du “service colis” de la SNCB), le numéro deux est GeoLogistics et Frans Maas, le numéro trois, arrive en première position en ce qui concerne la couverture géographique de l’Europe.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2002
US expects big things from Russia Brokers say Murmansk port project should produce first direct VLCC cargoes. Dry Aussies turn to UK for relief Wheat cargo confirmed for December shipment. Iran Shipping in the money National line gets $62m from foreign exchange surplus fund for new boxships. Sovcomflot steps in at Kiel Russian owner to start ferry service to St Petersburg as Finnlines relocates to Lubeck. Captain and chief officer "stabbed" on K Line boxship Two Indian seafarers taken to hospital after incident on James River Bridge off Kochi. Korea aiming for shipbuilding record Yard output should reach new high in 2002, as ships ordered in 2000 near completion. China's southern yards rejig structure World's number three shipbuilder focuses interests to up competition stakes. Russia progresses Murmansk oil terminal plan Novorossiysk Shipping Co advises on crude movement from Russia's northern waters. Salvors close in on smouldering LPG ship Chinese rescue teams make tentative exploration of fire-ravaged, laden gas carrier. Matson puts prices up again A month after passing on fuel cost rises, US to Hawaii container line adds terminal surcharge. Yard says newbuilding prices have "bottomed out" Hyundai Heavy Industries says the worst looks to be over, but prices are still at a three-year low. Aussies suspect four in Townsville spill Samples being studied to identify possible offending polluter of northeast Australian port. Sasebo slumps to heavy loss Scandal-hit Japanese yard has further bad news in 2002. Hual Europe burns on But Japanese coast guard expects to bring car carrier fire under control today. Atlantic Spirit master full of too much spirit Car carrier master found to be one over the eight at San Diego, and not for the first time.