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US to share data on ships plying Malacca Straits
THE commander of the United States Pacific Fleet said on Saturday that Washington plans to enhance maritime security in Asia by sharing information that could lead to inspections of vessels carrying suspicious cargo in the vital Straits of Malacca.
Clearing Chennai backlog could take 2 weeks
THE two-week long strike at P&O Port's Chennai Container Terminal ended over the weekend but shipping lines say it could take up to two more weeks before the terminal returns to normal operations.
Panama Canal awarded ISPS Code
THE Panama Canal is the latest major shipping facility to be awarded ISPS Code certification, despite the fact that it is not required to do so under the International Maritime Organisation's new security regime.
S Africa launches rescue centre
SOUTH Africa on Friday launched a new Maritime Rescue Centre to help coordinate its response to shipping disasters and search-and-rescue operations in the region.
That sinking feeling
SECOND-hand cars are stuck in a stranded Lebanese ship, the 'Sea Trust', at the Antwerp port last week.

Air and Land Transport

Star Alliance to add three new members
STAR Alliance, already the world's largest airline grouping accounting for 28.8 per cent of global air passenger traffic, is poised to become even bigger with the induction of three new members.
Thai Airways expects to meet FY04 profit target
US eyes improved passenger screening
Virgin Express expects return to profit in Q2
Swiss seeks fresh airline tie-up
Soaring imagination

Liner Scene

The contrast between Jones Act trades and rest of world shipping
THERE has been an interesting development in the United States domestic container trades.

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Shipping News

US to share data on ships plying Malacca Straits
THE commander of the United States Pacific Fleet said on Saturday that Washington plans to enhance maritime security in Asia by sharing information that could lead to inspections of vessels carrying suspicious cargo in the vital Straits of Malacca.
Clearing Chennai backlog could take 2 weeks
THE two-week long strike at P&O Port's Chennai Container Terminal ended over the weekend but shipping lines say it could take up to two more weeks before the terminal returns to normal operations.
Panama Canal awarded ISPS Code
THE Panama Canal is the latest major shipping facility to be awarded ISPS Code certification, despite the fact that it is not required to do so under the International Maritime Organisation's new security regime.
S Africa launches rescue centre
SOUTH Africa on Friday launched a new Maritime Rescue Centre to help coordinate its response to shipping disasters and search-and-rescue operations in the region.
That sinking feeling
SECOND-hand cars are stuck in a stranded Lebanese ship, the 'Sea Trust', at the Antwerp port last week.

Air and Land Transport

Star Alliance to add three new members
STAR Alliance, already the world's largest airline grouping accounting for 28.8 per cent of global air passenger traffic, is poised to become even bigger with the induction of three new members.
Thai Airways expects to meet FY04 profit target
US eyes improved passenger screening
Virgin Express expects return to profit in Q2
Swiss seeks fresh airline tie-up
Soaring imagination

Liner Scene

The contrast between Jones Act trades and rest of world shipping
THERE has been an interesting development in the United States domestic container trades.

web site

Shipping News

US to share data on ships plying Malacca Straits
THE commander of the United States Pacific Fleet said on Saturday that Washington plans to enhance maritime security in Asia by sharing information that could lead to inspections of vessels carrying suspicious cargo in the vital Straits of Malacca.
Clearing Chennai backlog could take 2 weeks
THE two-week long strike at P&O Port's Chennai Container Terminal ended over the weekend but shipping lines say it could take up to two more weeks before the terminal returns to normal operations.
Panama Canal awarded ISPS Code
THE Panama Canal is the latest major shipping facility to be awarded ISPS Code certification, despite the fact that it is not required to do so under the International Maritime Organisation's new security regime.
S Africa launches rescue centre
SOUTH Africa on Friday launched a new Maritime Rescue Centre to help coordinate its response to shipping disasters and search-and-rescue operations in the region.
That sinking feeling
SECOND-hand cars are stuck in a stranded Lebanese ship, the 'Sea Trust', at the Antwerp port last week.

Air and Land Transport

Star Alliance to add three new members
STAR Alliance, already the world's largest airline grouping accounting for 28.8 per cent of global air passenger traffic, is poised to become even bigger with the induction of three new members.
Thai Airways expects to meet FY04 profit target
US eyes improved passenger screening
Virgin Express expects return to profit in Q2
Swiss seeks fresh airline tie-up
Soaring imagination

Liner Scene

The contrast between Jones Act trades and rest of world shipping
THERE has been an interesting development in the United States domestic container trades.

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Shenzhen containers up a third NYK Logistics (HK) eyes automobile manufacturers in Guangzhou Shanghai lures Hong Kong freight forwarders with tax benefits CSX World Terminals has new sales manager for Asia Asia/WC S American Discussion Forum to implement rate increases AirAsia and cargo counts set up freight management alliance Hainan Airlines bolsters fleet IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit opens in Singapore DHL announces partnership with Korean importers Air Baltic expands flights in Germany

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Jaisu Shipping bags Cochin Port's maintenance deal DGFT move to boost cashewnut exports Uttaranchal may export more litchi FIPB clears international box transhipment terminal project near Cochin Port VCT opens a door to cargo stranded at strike-hit CCT TAMP allows CoPT to impose handling charges on ICD boxes moved by rail L&T-led consortium to bid for Mumbai airport project Textainer Services appoints Inditech Solutions as exclusive India agent Feeder operators on Kolkata-Colombo sector to hike freight rates, implement FA Focus on creating capacity even beyond box terminals - TOC2004 Europe in Barcelona from June 16 Interactive meet with Botswana trade team at IMC today Letter to the Editor - L/C discrepancies issue must be resolved quickly

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JUNE 4, 2004
Montevideo suppliers report some avails Small batch of IFO180 allocated to bunker market from ANCAP refinery. Belgian supplier unveils plans for four new barges Series of new 'state-of-the-art' newbuilds set to take bunker group's tanker barge fleet to 30. Bearish Baltic experiences demand upturn Bunker demand returned with a vengeance across many Baltic ports today as buyers took advantage of easing prices. Rotterdam market softens with crude Petrobras expands into China Brazilian-based supplier follows arrival in Singapore with Chinese office as General Manager hints of expansion into other Far East locations. Low Chinese uptake, high prices to blame for swelling stocks Local players in Singapore say the present near tank-top situation on the Island state is due to low Chinese fuel oil demand and inflated prices.

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JUNE 4, 2004
Spar Austria launches RFID trial GCC States to sign free trade accord with China Nivea Brazil selects TNT Logistics as its logistics service provider Poland's road infrastructure in urgent need of refurbishment Swiss not to join oneworld alliance Port of Gothenburg wins EU Clean Marine Award CSX World Terminal: senior management reorganisation

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JUNE 4, 2004
IBIA warning on sulphur rules EU wheat production up Panama ISPS certifies 78% of fleet Rina revamps Hellenic committee CSCL sees continued high box demand New Philippine transhipment facility

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JUNE 4, 2004
Austal starts construction of Hawaii Superferry Six months ahead of schedule Wegener joins Kvichak Kvichak opens East Coast Support Office VTMD to stabilize Skjold Ride control specialist wins contract

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JUNE 4, 2004
Transpacific carriers sticking with meat service contracts for 2004 US rail intermodal traffic rolls to record during week Southwest Airlines celebrates 10 years at Sea/Tac, Spokane airports Washington governor selects trade representative for Germany Port of Astoria benefits from 'industry cluster' concept

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Stelios throws down gauntlet to Stelmar STELIOS Haji-Ioannou, the founder of Stelmar Shipping, has broken his silence on the proposed merger between Stelmar and OMI, urging the board of the Athens-based company to act quickly in evaluating the takeover bid. Manifest mystery as weapons ship named THE ship impounded in Turkey last week while carrying sophisticated missile systems from the Ukraine to Egypt is the Greek-owned Breeze, associated with Piraeus company Dealmar Shipping Management. 'Karachi Eight' feted at Posidonia AFTER a nine-month ordeal the criminalised crew of the Tasman Spirit have been able to put the past behind them at the American Club's Posidonia reception. Green shows faith in P&O Nedlloyd THE chief executive of P&O Nedlloyd, Philip Green has demonstrated confidence in the line's future by purchasing 3,000 shares. Underwriter Beveridge quits XL London Market LLOYD'S underwriter William Beveridge has surprised the London marine market by resigning from his job.

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JUNE 4, 2004
USCG details ISPS boarding advice CAPTAINS of ships can help reduce the likelihood of US Coast Guard boardings - even when arriving from a non-ISPS compliant port - by setting higher security standards while in those ports, according to new rules set down by the Coast Guard Dun Laoghaire signs crucial deal THE future operations of Dun Laoghaire, the Irish ferry port, was given a boost this week through a €50M ($61M) deal with Stena Line Izar first quarter losses double SPANISH shipbuilder Izar plunged further into debt during the first quarter of the year, with losses more than twice the deficit registered for the same period in 2003 Tanker refloated in Westerscheldt THE Panamanian registered Handysize tanker Sea Splendor has been refloated after running aground in the Westerscheldt in Zeeland, Netherlands yesterday New sub-sea service at Gibraltar UNDERWATER hull survey company Sub Sea Ventures has announced an in-water security and scheduled hull inspection service to be launched in Gibraltar New box terminal for Montevideo MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay is to benefit from a second container terminal to boost growth at the port and keep the pressure on regional competitors Car fire ends with ship on its side Damn the whales: full speed ahead World bites into Chinese port cake Philippines emergency response team Iranian container tender cancelled ISPS prompts two-tier market fears Pakistan to import 1M tonnes wheat Chennai: competition wanted Frontline hits high on OPEC news Cochin dredging contract awarded

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JUNE 4, 2004
West Coast terminals set off-peak plan LA-Long Beach terminals plan major effort to move cargo during nighttime, weekend hours. Subcommittee approves DHS budget House appropriations subcommittee approves $30.8 billion for Department of Homeland Security in 2005 budget, an increase of more than $1.5 billion over current levels. House team selected for highway bill negotiations Med-Can lines raise freight rates Terminal planned for Texas megaport CSXT, NIT League to meet on service concerns New Philippines feeder for APL, P&O Lines trim Malaysia free box storage Investment in SCM software to grow: Study FMC to meet on NVO license CP Rail chief: 'Infrastructure deficit' hobbling expansion OOCL Logistics opens Shanghai warehouse

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JUNE 4, 2004
Day user's charge to pay for extended West Coast terminal gates A private sector solution could beat the legislative answer to extending gate hours on the US West Coast (USWC), with a day-use fee in place by August. Angry ICTSI initiates legal action against unions Tecon Suape has initiated a Reais10million (US$3.3million) lawsuit against staff unions in a swift reaction to accusations that it was 'flouting the law'. Rotterdam edge ahead in Euro-battle for CHKY volumes A three way terminal battle to become the CHKY (Coscon, Hanjin, K Line and Yang Ming) alliance's north-west European hub is under way, Coscon confirmed today. Peaking rates sustained through 2005 says CSCL chief Colombo's Unity Terminal opens for business ACE operators upgrade service Clarke Inc. sells US logistics subsidiary Oakland names Tay Yoshitani's successor Two directors replace outgoing ICF CEO

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JUNE 4, 2004
Labroy inks newbuilding Singapore-based shipbuilder seals newbuilding deal for $14.8m anchor handling tug supply vessel. South Korea mulls tonnage tax Seoul government could become latest convert to cheaper tax system for shipowners. Hess joins Poten on Mass LNG project Oil company and New York tanker brokerage's affiliate will each take 50% stake. CSCL confident of rises China Shipping's containership arm expects box rates to rise by up to 13% this year. Man from Jo set to go Ex-Jo Tankers boss van Westenbrugge set to play 'get out of jail' card over weekend. New yard for Kochi Indian owner LOTS Shipping plans Kerala facility to build and repair small ships. Hermasa hoovers up bank loan Brazilian owner secures cash to expand Itacoatiara grain terminal in Amazonas state. Marnavi tanker grounds off UK Italian-flagged chemical and oil tanker runs into trouble shortly after departing Fawley terminal. Italy lends helping hand Yemen given cash loan to develop radar control system in important Red Sea strait. PCC takes on list in Antwerp Water used to extinguish shipboard vehicle fire tips Lebanese-flagged car carrier over on its side. Enterprising moves for Attica Greek ferry group changes its name and looks to "new markets, new destinations." Stelios weighs in Founder urges Stelmar to respond to OMI offer, and warns bye-law change will erase stock gains. TFDS raises cash Norwegian ferry group launches share issue with preferential rights for existing investors. Hong Kong holds Cosco couple Two ships controlled by Chinese shipping giant detained in May over port state control infringements.

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JUNE 4, 2004
Shipping links speed up as Taiwan relaxes cross-strait rules NYK Hong Kong sets late submission charge FMC to hold meeting CargoSmart launches Web site for customers in China U.S. lawmaker rules out heavy subsidies to keep airlines afloat Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa join forces to offer Munich frequency Con-Way to create truckload division Census to shut down AES for overhaul Exel acquires Fujitsu Logistics Port of Tampa targets growth in containers Bridges named executive director at port of Oakland

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JUNE 4, 2004
Weaker result for Viking Line During the period November 1, 2003-April 30, 2004, the consolidated sales of the Viking Line Group totalled EUR 170 ... Tonnage tax gains more tax than expected The Danish tonnage tax scheme has generated much more money to the Danish government than expected when the scheme was ... Car carrier list after fire in Antwerp Lebanese owned car carrier "Sea Trust" - classified in Germanischer Lloyd and P&I covered in Gard - is stuck in the ...