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European Commission decides to ban liner shipping cartels
THE European Commission has, as expected, decided to propose a ban on liner shipping 'conferences' and similar arrangements by which groups of shipping companies set common freight rates for particular routes.
Asian shippers welcome EC's conference ban
THE decision earlier this week by the European Commission to strip the antitrust immunity afforded the liner shipping industry has been heralded as a 'watershed' decision by Asian shippers.
Foreign role in Malacca Strait patrols mooted
THE US, China, Japan and other powers may soon be asked to contribute equipment and expertise to help fight threats such as piracy in the world's busiest shipping lane, officials said yesterday.
ABP's operating profit rises 3% this year

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Engineer who could have done more to avoid oil spill convicted
A SYDNEY court last month rejected the application of the chief engineer of a container ship not to record a conviction against him after he had earlier pleaded guilty to causing marine pollution while his vessel was alongside Port Botany.

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European Commission decides to ban liner shipping cartels
THE European Commission has, as expected, decided to propose a ban on liner shipping 'conferences' and similar arrangements by which groups of shipping companies set common freight rates for particular routes.
Asian shippers welcome EC's conference ban
THE decision earlier this week by the European Commission to strip the antitrust immunity afforded the liner shipping industry has been heralded as a 'watershed' decision by Asian shippers.
Foreign role in Malacca Strait patrols mooted
THE US, China, Japan and other powers may soon be asked to contribute equipment and expertise to help fight threats such as piracy in the world's busiest shipping lane, officials said yesterday.
ABP's operating profit rises 3% this year

Admiralty Casebook

Engineer who could have done more to avoid oil spill convicted
A SYDNEY court last month rejected the application of the chief engineer of a container ship not to record a conviction against him after he had earlier pleaded guilty to causing marine pollution while his vessel was alongside Port Botany.

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Opening of Yangshan characterised as 'a milestone' for Shanghai Port European liner block exemption to become a thing of the past Lee takes up CCNI's marketing manager post CP Ships shareholders approve amalgamation in TUI STX to operate own Lion City office China surpasses US as biggest IT exporter Qantas places massive aircraft order with Boeing US-Mexico sign aviation agreement

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4 Asean nations join hands to ensure maritime security SOS: Ahoy! We need officers to man ships! Shreyas Shipping to build warehousing, logistics facilities at Kandla & Cochin Ports TUI in full control with CP Ships shareholders' hearty approval Small exporters exempt from tax on DEPB income Assocham seeks import duty cuts New 1-day MoP unloading record set at Vizag Port Mormugao Port proposes hike in vessel charges Malaysia offers to invest RM 10 bn in Indian ports, airports & roads CONCOR may have to shell out Rs 50 cr. more to Railways in 2005-06 ICD-Dighi becomes first to export cargo via Lohegaon international airport Move to develop rail, road links with Myanmar, Vietnam Manufacturing sector posts 9.6 pc growth in 7 months Crude crosses $ 60 a barrel mark

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DECEMBER 15, 2005
U-Freight strengthens Boston sales team New rail traffic for Malmö/Copenhagen Deutsche Post World Net completes acquisition of Exel

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DECEMBER 15, 2005
Thales and DCN in consolidation move U.K. expands Aircraft Carrier Alliance Chevron refuses to take part in spill drill Ferries gird for NYC transit strike

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DECEMBER 15, 2005
Northwest governors call for federal money for Columbia channel Carnival Corporation orders four new cruise vessels Gingerbread contest brings cash to Bellingham Red Cross Chapter Schnitzer upgrades shredder for metals recycling operation CBP grabs over $11.4 million in counterfeit clothing/handbags

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Reid calls for UK naval yard consolidation THE British government has said it now considers naval shipbuilding consolidation a matter of urgency. Madsen takes DNV top job DET Norske Veritas has appointed internal candidate Henrik Madsen as its new chief executive officer, the Norwegian classification society announced yesterday. Corrosion failures meant Erika's 'fate was sealed' A NEW French judicial report into the loss of the Erikahas highlighted the failure of the ship's manager and classification society to detect and deal with the advanced structural corrosion from which it said the vessel was suffering immediately before its break-up and sinking six years ago this week. Tramp owners face tight Brussels timetable SHIPOWNERS in the non-liner trades that belong to pools or similar co-operative arrangements will have to work fast to prepare for a change in European rules that may be just a year away. Norway and Japan stall on new global shipbreaking accord Maritime powers Japan and Norway have come under fire for spearheading efforts to limit the inclusion of global labour and environmental guidelines on hazardous waste movement in a proposed shipbreaking accord to be brokered by the International Maritime Organization, sources said.

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DECEMBER 15, 2005
Greeks lash out at common rules THE International Association of Classification Societies has denied accusations from Greek ship owners that parts of its new Common Rules were guided by internal politics and will not improve standards Port of Spain clearing backlog TRINIDAD'S Port of Spain is clearing a container backlog created after last week's work stoppage by local truckers protesting against the demanding turnround times Wallenius Wilhelmsen changes name WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen Lines is changing its name to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics to reflect the shift from ocean transport to 'outbound logistics for finished vehicles' Tallink want Silja's Sweden services TALLINK Group wants to buy the Finland-Sweden services of Silja, the ailing Finnish cruise ferry group put up for sale by its parent company Sea Containers DVB brings in offshore specialists GERMAN transport bank DVB has identified the booming offshore exploration sector as one of its major growth markets and has wooedfour specialists from ANZ Bank Dutch builders need to seek synergy THE retiring chairman of the Dutch shipbuilders' association has told colleagues that the Netherlands could become the most innovative shipbuilding industry in the world Shareholders OK CP deal Disappointing 3Q for ferry ports Close Seaway to cut ballast bugs Polish yards to share $100M aid Germans return to offshore Chevron snubs oil spill drill Ivory Coast extortion 'co-ordinated' Maersk sends a message to Le Havre SCI in USEC liner service talks Fesco privatisation in the balance

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DECEMBER 15, 2005
World trade talks deadlocked Little progress at World Trade Organization talks in Hong Kong because of continued impasse over agriculture. Portman says Doha gains would help U.S. exports Wan Hai plots trans-Pacific service LAX cargo lagging Hamburg Sud's Wilson new IANA chairman Developer plans Houston DC $44M for Jamaica port expansion TAL director resigns India port gets block container trains

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DECEMBER 15, 2005
Tariff-increases 'could kill' Transsib Tariff-increases planned for next year, combined with surcharges and Customs inspection of transit containers, could be enough to turn more shippers against the Trans-Siberian Railway, particularly with megaships coming onstream. Panamanian uncertainty for canal expansion grows The expansion of the Panama Canal would be approved by a vote if it were held tomorrow, according to a poll by the country's most important newspaper. Busan New Port to start trial operations Indian Railways hike haulage charges on corridor SCI to re-start India-USEC container service Mad cow disease anxiety dissipating Rescue package for Tasmanian rail CP Ships brand name to disappear Wan Hai switches TP calls to Long Beach from LA

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DECEMBER 15, 2005
DNV plays its safe Scandinavian classification society appoints technically qualified insider Henrik Madsen to top job. Stolt Jr out Jacob, son of Jacob, divests entire stake in chemical operator. Zenon secures Unity Nigerian oil company establishes links with prestigious shipping companies as it buys national flag carrier. Ince grabs another UK law firm poaches partner for Greek shipfinance offensive. Elbe wreck righted The Maritime Lady proved an easy turn today in a 45-minute operation. Yuschenko provides yard cash Ukrainian president to release more funding for Kilia shipyard upgrade. Hong Kong holds duo Wanzhou cargoship and Mongolian-flagged vessel were the only names on November port state detention list. Zim faces lawsuit Relatives of the fisherman killed in collision with Zim Asia off Japan file compensation claim. Russian order for Pietro Barbaro MNP group yard Krasnoye Sormovo to deliver two small products tankers to Italian owner next year. SSC gets shipshape Ow Chio Kiat's shipping company spends $5m to consolidate bunker and ship management arms. Aker firms up Color order Contract for two fast ferries for Norwegian line to be signed on Thursday. DSME inks new goliath South Korean shipbuilder orders 900-ton capacity gantry crane to bolster shipbuilding efficiency. Chong back for Vita stock Former Links Island founder continues to build a stake in Singapore shipowner and property group.

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DECEMBER 15, 2005
FTA cautious over liner conference guidelines PIL, CP Ships end transpacific connection at Vancouver TUI reduces debt by $480 million with VTG sale CP Ships shareholders agree to TUI amalgamation World Air requests Nasdaq extension Canadian government imposes safety requirements on CN RailAmerica's November carloads up 2.1% Mov'on Logistics joins United Shipping Inc. C-TPAT document spells out minimum security criteria for carriers EGL pays $4 million to U.S. government to settle war risk surcharge case Portman praises Senate passage of U.S.-Bahrain free trade pact U.S. "Aid for Trade" grants to reach $2.7 billion annually by 2010 Saddle Creek to open distribution center in Auburndale, Fla. ICSC re-elects Smith as chairman Wan Hai to move to TTI's Long Beach, Oakland terminals

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DECEMBER 15, 2005
Firm order from Color Line Aker Finnyards and Color Line have confirmed their Letter of Intent for two fast passenger day ferries signded in the ... First P-MAX delivered Concordia Maritime has taken delivery of "Stena Paris", the first of six P-MAX tankers. The delivery is the starting ...

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DECEMBER 15, 2005
Los Angeles pushes ahead with 'cold ironing' Port investing heavily in shore power as a means of reducing emissions as container volumes continue to expand. Singapore: $5 million spending spree on bunkering interests Singapore company spends in excess of US$5 million on a series of bunkering interests. ARA players wary about reducing credit terms Widespread desire for shorter credit terms has not convinced ARA suppliers to parrot a few companies which took the plunge in October this year. Rotterdam pre-holiday dates filling up fast Bunker association sets goals and agenda Following the appointment of a new board, Turkish bunker association's first meeting setting goals and agenda for the coming months. Singapore: Residual fuels at 4-week high, distillates up IEA forecasts higher oil demand in 2006 The IEA projected higher global demand for oil in 2006 in its monthly oil market report. Cargo lines maintain bunker fuel surcharges The six-member Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement said bunker fuel surcharges to and from the US will be unchanged. Panama: Avails tight until next year Suppliers reporting tight avails in Panama today, with resupply not expected until January. California ships face hefty emissions fines Fines over $100,000 for non-compliance with California auxiliary engine regulation, agency saying. DOE & API: Latest key inventory figures Large discrepancies between the two reports this week, with API showing big draws against more neutral DOE figures. Petroval: Independence from Yukos rings changes Change in shareholding structure away from the Yukos group to a fully independent structure, has resulted in change for Rotterdam-based bunker supplier. Falmouth STS: Opponents accused of scare mongering Opponents of a proposed STS scheme accused of scare mongering tactics and failing to provide technical reasons for their objections. Goldman Sachs predicts four more years of 'super-spike' Analysis says 2005 was only the beginning of an oil price 'super spike' phase, predicts prices above $100 per barrel. ISO 8217: Suppliers getting ready to make necessary changes Ecuadorian company Navipac in the process of revising relevant documents, and FOBAS says it seems suppliers are getting ready. Potentially unstable fuels found in ARA ports A bunker alert issued by DNVPS this week warns owners of fuels with off-spec sediment content, as well as indicating presence of cat fines. Rotterdam: Barge market bids/offers widen FOBAS urges clients to use new ISO 8217 standard Fuel testers are ready for ISO 8217:2005, but FOBAS says analysis reports will reflect 1996 edition until clients begin ordering bunkers to the new one.