Pirates should be regarded as terrorists: Kan Seng PIRATES roaming the waters of South-east Asia should be regarded as terrorists, Singapore's Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said amid a rising number of attacks on ships and tankers.
Philip Green is P&O Nedlloyd's new CEO ANGLO-Dutch shipping group P&O Nedlloyd Container Line has appointed former Reuters Group chief operating officer Philip Green to replace Robert Woods as chief executive.
Algeria to build new container terminal OIL-rich Algeria will soon build a second container terminal at the Mediterranean capital's port to trim handling time and prepare for a sharp rise in traffic in coming years, the port authority said.
The new queen of the seas CAPTAIN Ronald W Warwick is seen with the Queen Mary 2 at the Alstom Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in this December 2003 photo released on Saturday.
Air and Land Transport
Air Canada buys 90 planes from Bombardier, Embraer AIR Canada is splitting a 90-plane order for new regional jet airliners between Montreal-based Bombardier and its Brazilian arch-rival, Embraer.
MAS adds 280 flights to meet festive demand
EC asks airlines to explain pricing anomaly
Cathay Pacific buying Boeing freighter
Boeing told to improve ethical behaviour
Skymark Airlines names new president
Liner Scene
Demand for feeder tonnage set for dramatic increase WHILE the big carriers have been bullish about their prospects and have pushed through multiple rate restorations in the past few months - with the promise of more in 2004 - there have been indications that the feeder operators may not yet be fully enjoying the fruits of the liner sector's dramatic turnaround.
Pirates should be regarded as terrorists: Kan Seng PIRATES roaming the waters of South-east Asia should be regarded as terrorists, Singapore's Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said amid a rising number of attacks on ships and tankers.
Philip Green is P&O Nedlloyd's new CEO ANGLO-Dutch shipping group P&O Nedlloyd Container Line has appointed former Reuters Group chief operating officer Philip Green to replace Robert Woods as chief executive.
Algeria to build new container terminal OIL-rich Algeria will soon build a second container terminal at the Mediterranean capital's port to trim handling time and prepare for a sharp rise in traffic in coming years, the port authority said.
The new queen of the seas CAPTAIN Ronald W Warwick is seen with the Queen Mary 2 at the Alstom Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in this December 2003 photo released on Saturday.
Air and Land Transport
Air Canada buys 90 planes from Bombardier, Embraer AIR Canada is splitting a 90-plane order for new regional jet airliners between Montreal-based Bombardier and its Brazilian arch-rival, Embraer.
MAS adds 280 flights to meet festive demand
EC asks airlines to explain pricing anomaly
Cathay Pacific buying Boeing freighter
Boeing told to improve ethical behaviour
Skymark Airlines names new president
Liner Scene
Demand for feeder tonnage set for dramatic increase WHILE the big carriers have been bullish about their prospects and have pushed through multiple rate restorations in the past few months - with the promise of more in 2004 - there have been indications that the feeder operators may not yet be fully enjoying the fruits of the liner sector's dramatic turnaround.
Pirates should be regarded as terrorists: Kan Seng PIRATES roaming the waters of South-east Asia should be regarded as terrorists, Singapore's Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said amid a rising number of attacks on ships and tankers.
Philip Green is P&O Nedlloyd's new CEO ANGLO-Dutch shipping group P&O Nedlloyd Container Line has appointed former Reuters Group chief operating officer Philip Green to replace Robert Woods as chief executive.
Algeria to build new container terminal OIL-rich Algeria will soon build a second container terminal at the Mediterranean capital's port to trim handling time and prepare for a sharp rise in traffic in coming years, the port authority said.
The new queen of the seas CAPTAIN Ronald W Warwick is seen with the Queen Mary 2 at the Alstom Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in this December 2003 photo released on Saturday.
Air and Land Transport
Air Canada buys 90 planes from Bombardier, Embraer AIR Canada is splitting a 90-plane order for new regional jet airliners between Montreal-based Bombardier and its Brazilian arch-rival, Embraer.
MAS adds 280 flights to meet festive demand
EC asks airlines to explain pricing anomaly
Cathay Pacific buying Boeing freighter
Boeing told to improve ethical behaviour
Skymark Airlines names new president
Liner Scene
Demand for feeder tonnage set for dramatic increase WHILE the big carriers have been bullish about their prospects and have pushed through multiple rate restorations in the past few months - with the promise of more in 2004 - there have been indications that the feeder operators may not yet be fully enjoying the fruits of the liner sector's dramatic turnaround.
Calpam's Antwerp office takes a back seat in tough market The difficulties cited as the reasons for the closure of Calpam's Rotterdam office back in October about securing timely supply to customers, both with regards to securing product and barge capacity, are even more acute in Antwerp, causing the company to take a back seat in the bunker market.
The Baltic starts to feel winter - but no great Christmas rush That weekly Baltic round up.
Rotterdam: January prices firm, December supplies carry premium
Outsider Green moves in to take charge at P&O Nedlloyd ONE of the top jobs in liner shipping is to be filled by an industry outsider, with former Reuters executive Philip Green to take charge of P&O Nedlloyd.
New chief arrives at critical moment PHILIP Green takes over as chief executive of P&O Ned- lloyd at a critical time for one of the world's biggest liner shipping companies that faces an uncertain few months, writes Janet Porter.
Bermuda captive to save owners millions A BERMUDIAN captive insurance company is being developed to help shipowners save millions of dollars in liability premiums in the years to come.
Stolt Offshore in bid to raise $130m equity STOLT Offshore has announced plans to raise almost $130m of fresh equity in an important step towards solving its financial problems, writes Tony Gray.
Exxon plan 'absurdly ambitious' EXXONMOBIL is reported to have invited bids for up to 28 LNG vessels, eight of which could be of 200,000m' capacity. But market sources have described this as "absurdly ambitious", although some deals are said to be "on the verge of being signed"
Reuters' Green becomes P&O Ned CEO P&O Nedlloyd, the containership operator, has appointed former Reuters chief operating officer Philip Green as its new CEO.... Full story
Lisnave investigates fatal fire PORTUGUESE ship repair specialist Lisnave has launched an investigation into a fire that broke out on Soponata tanker Geres yesterday, killing one seafarer.... Full story
Mombasa cruise plans at risk PLANS for the UK's Symonds Group to develop a $7M cruise ship terminal at Mombasa, Kenya are at risk following recent security concerns.... Full story
Evergreen 'behind Trieste sale' SOURCES in Italy have suggested to Fairplay that Taiwanese giant Evergreen Marine has been forced to step into the operations at troubled Trieste container terminal.... Full story
Alcan delays Pechiney smelter plan ALCAN, the Canadian aluminium manufacturer, has put back a decision on a new smelter at Coega, South Africa planned by French producer Pechiney.... Full story
Chinese box manufacturers raise prices Mainland Chinese container manufacturers are to cut the refund ratio on value-added tax (VAT) applied to locally-sourced materials on January 1, from 17% to 13%, raising their box prices.
US scrap steel exports carried by containers
PONL CEO announced
Santos terminals: flight to price could be 'false economy' warns Santos Brasil
Sisam Group's T.O. Delta to buy stake in Trieste terminal
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