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Beware of piracy attacks near Bintan: IMB
SHIPS passing by the Indonesian island of Bintan, just off Singapore, have been warned to be vigilant after a spike in piracy incidents in the area.
Four berths at Northport to get 15 m draughts
FOUR berths at Port Klang's Northport will reportedly have 15 m draughts by the end of the month, catching up to competing neighbour Westport.
NCL's Pride of America to set sail next year
STAR Cruises' Miami-based subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line will launch services of its newbuild Pride of America in July 2004 - the first new ocean cruise ship to fly the US flag in 50 years.
Vietnam's Chan May port gets its first berth
THE first berth at Vietnam's newest deep-water general port at Chan May is completed, and is expected to be operational by September.

Air and Land Transport

Too many int'l carriers in Europe, says BA chairman
BRITISH Airways Plc chairman Lord Marshall said the number of European international airlines and hub airports need to be reduced for the industry to cope with a decline in demand amid slowing economies, severe acute respiratory syndrome and terrorism.
HK airport cuts landing fees by up to 50%
Garuda foresees no disruptions if strike starts
Jazz and unions agree to cut labour costs
CEO-led group to buy out DHL Airways

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Asian volumes fuel liner optimism
CAUTIOUS optimism appears to be the best description of the big container lines that are making increasingly confident noises about freight rate increases.

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Shipping News

Beware of piracy attacks near Bintan: IMB
SHIPS passing by the Indonesian island of Bintan, just off Singapore, have been warned to be vigilant after a spike in piracy incidents in the area.
Four berths at Northport to get 15 m draughts
FOUR berths at Port Klang's Northport will reportedly have 15 m draughts by the end of the month, catching up to competing neighbour Westport.
NCL's Pride of America to set sail next year
STAR Cruises' Miami-based subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line will launch services of its newbuild Pride of America in July 2004 - the first new ocean cruise ship to fly the US flag in 50 years.
Vietnam's Chan May port gets its first berth
THE first berth at Vietnam's newest deep-water general port at Chan May is completed, and is expected to be operational by September.

Air and Land Transport

Too many int'l carriers in Europe, says BA chairman
BRITISH Airways Plc chairman Lord Marshall said the number of European international airlines and hub airports need to be reduced for the industry to cope with a decline in demand amid slowing economies, severe acute respiratory syndrome and terrorism.
HK airport cuts landing fees by up to 50%
Garuda foresees no disruptions if strike starts
Jazz and unions agree to cut labour costs
CEO-led group to buy out DHL Airways

Liner Scene

Asian volumes fuel liner optimism
CAUTIOUS optimism appears to be the best description of the big container lines that are making increasingly confident noises about freight rate increases.

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Shipping News

Beware of piracy attacks near Bintan: IMB
SHIPS passing by the Indonesian island of Bintan, just off Singapore, have been warned to be vigilant after a spike in piracy incidents in the area.
Four berths at Northport to get 15 m draughts
FOUR berths at Port Klang's Northport will reportedly have 15 m draughts by the end of the month, catching up to competing neighbour Westport.
NCL's Pride of America to set sail next year
STAR Cruises' Miami-based subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line will launch services of its newbuild Pride of America in July 2004 - the first new ocean cruise ship to fly the US flag in 50 years.
Vietnam's Chan May port gets its first berth
THE first berth at Vietnam's newest deep-water general port at Chan May is completed, and is expected to be operational by September.

Air and Land Transport

Too many int'l carriers in Europe, says BA chairman
BRITISH Airways Plc chairman Lord Marshall said the number of European international airlines and hub airports need to be reduced for the industry to cope with a decline in demand amid slowing economies, severe acute respiratory syndrome and terrorism.
HK airport cuts landing fees by up to 50%
Garuda foresees no disruptions if strike starts
Jazz and unions agree to cut labour costs
CEO-led group to buy out DHL Airways

Liner Scene

Asian volumes fuel liner optimism
CAUTIOUS optimism appears to be the best description of the big container lines that are making increasingly confident noises about freight rate increases.

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Ryder Q1 results driven by supply chain operations APL Logistics opens logistics centre in Mexico City Jared Henry made VP of supply chain security for CP Ships Boston volumes rise 24pc in first four months of 2003 pH Beauty Labs chooses Weber for distribution Dragonair welcomes lifting of WHO travel advisory Panalpina adds service between Europe, SA Airfreight traffic up 7.7 per cent worldwide in April: IATA

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Transchart registers 67 pc rise in cargo handling during 2002-03 India-New Zealand joint working group on trade proposed CII team to discuss trade issues with EC chief Hardware exports up by 61 pc Substantial growth in coir products export Export prices of rice up by Rs 585-865 per tonne Dumping of slabstock polyol by China, Korea, Taiwan, Brazil under probe Withdrawal of anti-dumping duty on PTA imports recommended Bauxite loading record set at Mundra Port Rs 100 cr. sanctioned for deepening Paradip harbour, says Minister Dilip Gandhi m.v. Wind Admiral arrives at Tuticorin Port - Major shipment for Kudankulam N-power project NSICT's unidirectional rule to be implemented w.e.f. June 2 - All parties finally arrive at consensus SEC Railway set to handle 82 m tonnes cargo EEPC urges govt to develop 3 clusters to boost growth - Rajkot, Howrah & Jalandhar-Ludhiana mooted OBUs in SEZs may begin operations in June Ficci, CII asked to show united face of India Inc: Iraq deals Definition of services export under review State govt provides SSIs Rs 143-cr. incentives Excise, Customs duty payments via any PSB from Oct. Exporters set to reap windfall gains Unified law to enhance SSI sector's efficiency on anvil Vineeta Rai is new Revenue Secretary

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MAY 23, 2003
Crude gains in pre-holiday trade EMMF takes issue with bunker barge regulation Rotterdam up sharply this afternoon African market snapshots Petroplus first quarter results buoyed by refining margins Brazilian market softens further Prices move higher in major Asian markets Rotterdam on the up this morning

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MAY 23, 2003
Rhenus establishes joint venture in Far East Christian Salvesen receives mystery bid British Airways posts full year profit SWISS to suspend services to Beijing Grimaldi to build a new terminal in Lagos

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MAY 23, 2003
Tighter security on Norwegian ships Norway wants Dragados investigated Increased pilotage charges in Sweden

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MAY 23, 2003
Sea-Tac Airport installing 200 external defibrillators Department of Commerce predicts travel to U.S. should return to normal World Trade Center Tacoma set to celebrate 'Association Day' Port of Everett celebrating opening of California Street overcrossing Grand Alliance adding new service covering China

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MAY 23, 2003
Ship scam bail plea rejected Ecuador straightens out banana row Stolt co-operating in Justice probe USCG bill will modify OPA-90 Toll rise boosts Pan Canal profits Crew held on homicide charges CSAV betters bottom line Jeddah mulls Iran maritime link Mega-box ships 'a certainty' Americans injured on Danube Standard security charges planned Toll looms as US pulls NZ bid Schr'der markets German yards Port fails in its duty after spill Iraq concerns turn inland Australian agents are good husbands P&O sells offshore stake Lines blamed for demurrage delays

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MAY 23, 2003
NLRB probes Evergreen complaint Line's U.S. unit seeks temporary injunction against union pickets that have idled ships in New York and Norfolk. Air cargo up despite passenger woes Strong volumes for Asia-Pacific carriers helped air freight surge 7.7 percent in April even as the war in Iraq and SARS fears decimated passenger traffic. Singapore Airlines opens U.S.-via-China cargo service Coast Guard suspends NOA manifest e-filing Imports spur Boston cargo jump CP Ships names Henry VP-Security Hong Kong airlines battle in court Lines add surcharge for Kuwait cargo Alaska Airlines targets seafood markets on East Coast Dredging equipment arrives in Iraqi port Clarke profits up Terminal operators seek antitrust immunity

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MAY 23, 2003
Operational staff threaten work to rule as roster dispute at APMT Rotterdam escalates Sixty-five operational staff at APM Terminals Rotterdam are planning a work to rule over roster deterioration if the management refuses to reopen negotiations with unions. Exporters demand action over chronic problems in Santos Santos Port users, especially exporters, are demanding better strategic planning and improved responses in dealing with day-to-day problems from the Santos Port Authority (Codesp). HKSA urges shippers to shift to electronic data transfer Growing Conliner launches Rotterdam/Rostock landbridge W.Africa shakeup reflects volume, tonnage constraints Provincial government seeks private operator for BC Rail Eurogate: terminal volumes grow, security surcharge levied Europe's railfreight lobby demands reform Hamburg's Russian office set to develop Baltic trade Modest rise in Melbourne channel charges Maersk Sealand appoints new MD for Chile

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MAY 23, 2003
Bayoil eyes ULCC for Iraqi cargo Trader linked with Hellespont tanker for US voyage. Petrobras not connected with blast ship Brazilian owner had sold 'Joinville' to Germans months before Alang accident. Stolt to decontaminate ship before scrapping Chemical tanker owner woos environmental lobby by sealing agreement on tanker. Frontline in four-ship sale OMI won't confirm purchase of two suezmaxes. Hual and Cido cement car carrier swap Norwegian and Japanese owner find mutually beneficial deal. Fred Olsen sells shuttle tankers Knutsen OAS Shipping scoops three vessels in $203m buy. Borgestad slams into the red Norwegian industrial group's shipping division turns in weak performance. Farstad buys P&O out of offshore arm Norwegian owner expands its interests down under. OTAL rejigs sailing schedules OT Africa Line has made a number of changes to its North Europe - West Africa services. Hanjin boxship damaged after grounding Loaded ship drops anchor off UK for diving survey before continuing into port. Provisions dampen PSA profits Job cuts plus Middle Eastern uncertainty take their toll on Singapore container terminal operator.

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MAY 23, 2003
Australia requires commercial crews to have passports Henry takes on security role at CP Ships Rep. McCrery introduces U.S. shipbuild promotion bill Schubert thanks shippers for using commercial U.S.-flag vessels Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff praises merchant marine P&O group sells stake in offshore supply venture COSCO's port and box leasing upgraded in Hang Seng index Spain sues ABS over 'Prestige' in New York federal court MarAd approves vessel scrapping, flag transfers Delmas, OTAL amend Europe/Africa services MarAd: RRF shipping option saved $168 million during Iraq war A.P. Moller convenes stockholders to approve merger Evergreen Declares Force Majeure At Port Of New York Transportation sector gets high marks in customer survey Panalpina adds round-trip service to Brazil European Navigation signs Menlo Worldwide to handle air freight UPS signs logistics contract with Lucent Technologies House committee passes FAA reauthorization bill Landstar selects trailer-tracking supplier Teamsters authorize auto transporters strike RailAmerica pulls out of New Zealand deal U.S. exporters get online link for Russian Customs clearance IMRA opposes MSP extension in Tax Act ST&R offers shipper seminars on FDA's proposed import regulations FDA to maintain dairy product exporters list for Chile APHIS sets regulations for hot water dip treatments for mangos APHIS finalizes rules for imported pigeon peas and mangoes APHIS to restrict bark imports against gypsy moths APHIS puts brakes on imported potato with brown rot U.S. may allow fragrant pear imports from China APL Logistics opens center in Mexico City Customs adds 3 firms to list of textile transshipment violators U.S./Bahrain free trade agreement viewed as "first step" to MEFTA USDA's 2003 cotton import fee adjustment negligible Coast Guard suspends electronic notification of arrival to Customs Merrill: Ex-Im Bank meeting president's national export strategy Boston reports 24% jump in box traffic Port of Savannah sees 36% TEU increase in April House bill would direct money to port security measures AWO, Coast Guard recommend ways to reduce barge/bridge accidents House subcommittee questions proposed funding level for Coast Guard