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S'pore Customs to install 2 gamma-ray scanners
IN order to boost security at Singapore's sea and land entry points, the Customs and Excise Department is adding to its arsenal of new technology by acquiring two gamma-ray scanners.
Terrorists may use scuba divers to attack ships: FBI
High-tech firms welcome end to US West Coast port dispute
PSA's Tuticorin terminal told to slash tariffs by 15%
Disney cancels next Magic cruise
NYK buys back shares

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THAI shares surge 5% as profit jumps fivefold
THAI Airways International pcl, Asia's second-best performing airline stock this year, gained 5.3 per cent after it said full-year profit rose more than fivefold and it will pay its first dividend in five years.
Varig may slash flights and deepen job cuts
Air passenger traffic still stalled
Iata to open new air routes
Hijacking of Alitalia plane to Paris ends safely
Virgin Blue to offer package holidays
US Thanksgiving holiday travel rush under way

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Shipping News

S'pore Customs to install 2 gamma-ray scanners
IN order to boost security at Singapore's sea and land entry points, the Customs and Excise Department is adding to its arsenal of new technology by acquiring two gamma-ray scanners.
Terrorists may use scuba divers to attack ships: FBI
High-tech firms welcome end to US West Coast port dispute
PSA's Tuticorin terminal told to slash tariffs by 15%
Disney cancels next Magic cruise
NYK buys back shares

Air and Land Transport

THAI shares surge 5% as profit jumps fivefold
THAI Airways International pcl, Asia's second-best performing airline stock this year, gained 5.3 per cent after it said full-year profit rose more than fivefold and it will pay its first dividend in five years.
Varig may slash flights and deepen job cuts
Air passenger traffic still stalled
Iata to open new air routes
Hijacking of Alitalia plane to Paris ends safely
Virgin Blue to offer package holidays
US Thanksgiving holiday travel rush under way

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CMA CGM adds direct call to Vancouver on TPX service Port of Vancouver remains extremely congested New Jersey Congressman visits COSCO Americas offices Long beach harbour head decides to retire Yicheng Logistics sets up Puerto Rico branch Hamburg Sud sets up three offices in Turkey Ford and Vastera expand relationship into Europe Air Canada to delist shares on Nasdaq National Market Mary Wood named new CFO for DHL Americas Construction of new Guangzhou airport over half finished

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NOVEMBER 28, 2002
Mexican trucking in USA approved The US government cleared the way for Mexican trucks to travel throughout the United States beginning in the next few weeks. New terminal Schenker in Estonia Estonian Schenker subsidiary AS Schenker will be launching operations in its new terminal situated directly in Tallinn on 30 November 2002, along with customers and representatives from trade and industry. Groups pressing UN to act against shipping Greenpeace International, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and global trade union organisation, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) have joined forces in appealing to UN Secretary General Kofi Anan, calling for fundamental reform of the shipping industry. K-Line to begin calls at Wilmington Japanese shipping line Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (K-Line) will begin service at the N.C. port of Wilmington. Australia investing in shipping X-rays Imported sea cargo in Australian ports is to come under closer scrutiny with the installation of a $190 million container X-ray program at four key shipping ports around the country. Air cargo US gains from port shutdown Diversion of freight to air because of the shutdown and delays at US West Coast ports, US air-cargo volume jumped in October 2002.

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FEFC operators set tariff increases for next year ...foresee strong market and growth in trade Shipping lines see Aqaba as transhipment centre CMA-CGM upgrades NCX service Schenker to open $ 5.7-m Beijing logistics centre with BITCC KMTC orders two 1,800-TEU boxships from Hanjin Heavy PSA Corp's Dalian terminal establishes vessel productivity record Sydney wins Port of the Year 2002 Award Inttra supports US container security steps Guangzhou Port set to handle 150 m tons this year MSC adds service to E. Asia route South Korea shipbuilding results improve Canada Maritime's newbuildings taking concrete shape Bangladesh carrier to buy 4 boxships Cargo System to be renamed OOCL Logistics worldwide Panama Canal Authority reduces transit time Mgt signs lease for Montreal Port's Cast & Racine terminals NYK/Ceres wins Halifax box bid Seatrade adds new generation reefer vessels International maritime conference & exhibition from Dec. 8 to 10 - Theme: Indian Ports & Shipping 2002: The future is Now $ 5 m Exim Bank credit given to Seychelles ACAAI 2002 Colombo a grand success Air-India profits surge in H1 Lufthansa to add 3 flights to Chennai FedEx in retail pact with Singapore Post Qatar Airways' Doha-Hyderabad service inaugurated EEPC strategy to boost exports Study forecasts 7 pc fall in Europe's HR coil export prices in 2003 Travellers allowed to carry more foreign exchange On-line duty assessment soon at Vizag, assures Customs chief Maharashtra govt lays down new guidelines for sugar exporters 11 pc industrial growth vital to hit GDP target: CII Corporates put growth at 6 pc during next five years Textile Commissioner stays AEPC action EEPC for continuance of DEPB scheme EOU for pineapple in Kannur Cotton import duty hike ruled out Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures US unravels plan to abolish key trade tariffs by 2015 DHL, CIAe organise global fashion nite, felicitate top exporters Conference on 'Global Economic Scenario' today Galileo to launch InfoRail

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NOVEMBER 28, 2002
Russian oilcos plan giant Murmansk oil port Thanksgiving has knock-on effect in Canada Ecuador: New barging lumpsums and quantity limits OPEC spare capacity more than twice Iraqi exports Demand weak throughout the ARA Singapore slips further in quiet trade Ecuador supplier launches website, posted price updates Japanese prices rise as Korean imports dry up Istanbul's prices close in on competition Strong demand leaves short gasoil avails in Novorossiysk Ship-Service SA launches new bunker barge Rotterdam quiet/steady at noon Italian market unsure of itself as indications flutter

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NOVEMBER 28, 2002
Aeroflot to extend its fleet Aerolineas Argentinas appoints new agent in UK and Ireland Kuehne-Foundation to fund the establishment of a Kuehne-Institute of Logistics in St. Gallen Fire breaks out on grounded vessel off Japan Progress made on new rail freight terminals for the north-east of Scotland Doman Forest Products closes 32-truck deal with Attica

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Kyriakou leads $500m Hyundai order surge HYUNDAI Heavy Industries, the world's largest shipbuilder, has swooped on tanker contracts totalling $500m from two major owners, with more orders in the pipeline. Estonian inspectors give Byzantio all-clear to sail ESTONIA yesterday gave the 26-year-old single hull tanker Byzantio - chartered by Crown Resources, the charterer of the ill-fated 26-year old single hull tanker Prestige - the all-clear to sail from Tallinn to Rotterdam. Bulkers take centre stage in IMO debate A WHOLE raft of new proposals to improve the safety of bulk carriers will take centre stage on Monday as the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organisation meets for two crucial weeks for the international shipping community. CMA CGM deal ends Andrew Weir box career ANDREW Weir Shipping, one of Britain's last remaining liner shipping specialists, has completed its exit from the container trades.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2002
Mangouras treatment 'a disgrace' Spain to stalk suspicious tankers Cochin welcomes zone approval Who's to blame for the Prestige? V.Ships Disney cancels Magic cruise Court turns down Mangouras appeal Venezuelan slump hits Pto Cabello UK avoids taxation proposals Estonia forced to inspect Byzantio French operator in cruise U-turn Coastguard pledge for Australia Rescue officials board Gaz Poem Alang breakers' record low HHI offers more to workers Russians welcome tanker proposals

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NOVEMBER 28, 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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Le Canada ne sera-t-il qu’une échappatoire de courte durée? Le programme CSI (Container Security Initiative) et son corollaire “manifeste 24 h avant embarquement”, sont des sujets qui préoccupent fortement toutes les parties liées au transport maritime de marchandises essentiellement containérisées à destination de ports américains. Dans les diverses entreprises concernées, les états-major s’échauffent, car les choses ne sont pas aussi simples, et le temps presse, ce qui n’empêche pas d’évaluer une éventuelle échappatoire via le Canada. Le pont-canal de Magdebourg sera mis en service l’année prochaine Le nouveau pont-canal sur le canal du Mittelland, à proximité de Magdebourg, a été mis sous eau avec succès. Avec une longueur de 918 mètres, il s’agit de la plus longue construction de ce type en Europe et peut-être même au monde. Le pont-canal surplombe le passage de l’Elbe. Il s’agit du deuxième projet de ce type sur le canal du Mittelland, le Weser étant surplombé par un pont-canal de près de 350 mètres de long à Minden. Novembre a été catastrophique pour le secteur de l’assurance maritime Le mois de novembre n’a pas été bon pour les assureurs de navires et de leurs marchandises. Plusieurs accidents importants ont en effet été enregistrés ces derniers jours. L’accident le plus médiatisé a été le naufrage du citernier “Prestige” au large des côtes espagnoles, souillant fortement le littoral. Les EU autorisent les transporteurs routiers mexicains sur leur territoire L’administration Bush vient d’autoriser les transporteurs routiers mexicains à opérer sur le territoire américain en dehors de la zone des 20 milles commerciaux imposée jusqu’ici. Les premiers camions mexicains pourront avoir accès à tout le territoire à partir du 1er janvier 2003. “Les échanges entre les deux pays vont sans aucun doute augmenter”, selon le sécrétaire d’Etat américain aux Transports, Norman Mineta.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2002
UK backs double hulled bulkers Derbyshire investigation proposes shopping list of safety measures. CMA CGM buys Weir shortsea units France's CMA CGM has confirmed it will buy Andrew Weir's MacAndrews shortsea services. Prestige charterer defends position on ship Crown Resources says Byzantio is "structurally safe" and "seaworthy". Spain rejects bail appeal on Prestige master Manager must pay up EUR 3m to release Apostolos Mangouras. Eidsiva in the red But acqusition of 51% in five car carriers promises positive future. Hapag-Lloyd continues on downward trajectory German container line suffered drop in turnover and profits in the first nine months of 2002. Jinhui halves loss Oslo listed Hong Kong shipowner optimistic over improving dry cargo rates. Virus forces cancellation of Disney cruise Disney Magic to be disinfected following outbreak of Norwalk-like bug. Clean tanker rates soar Demand pushes rates to new year-plus highs with further rises expected. CNOOC orders again at Waigaoqiao Chinese showcase yard ups FPSO orderbook tally. US-bound boxes remain above 800,000 teu Eastbound container movements cool but still remain strong despite global economic slowdown.