web site Peace feelers put out in battle for ICB Shipping SIGNS that peace could break out in the battle for control of ICB Shipping began to emerge yesterday. Shippers to challenge Taca over freight rate increases PLANNED freight rate increases by conference carriers on the North Atlantic will be challenged by some shippers who disagree with the way carriers are trying to link higher transport prices with lower currency surcharges. Philadelphia targeting Kvaerner PENNSYLVANIA governor Tom Ridge has signed into law a $182m appropriation to help convert the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to a commercial facility in hope of enticing Anglo-Norwegian shipbuilder Kvaerner to make a major investment at the now-closed facility. SML defiant despite salvage downturn SEMBAWANG Maritime Limited, the leading salvor east of Suez, says it is determined to maintain a presence in salvage despite a sustained downturn in the global market. ICB drama comes to a head THERE has been nothing quite like it in the history of the Swedish stock market. Krupp forms link with Dutch yard THE FIRST step in the establishment of what could potentially be a global dredger building network has been signalled by an agreement between Krupp Fordertechnik GmbH and Verolme Shipyard Heusden to co-operate on the future construction of dredgers. Changes in US Shipping Act demanded KEY changes in pending legislation, substantially liberalising the controversial US Shipping Act of 1984, have been demanded by the Clinton administration. Brøvig set for friendly Gulf Offshore takeover NORWEGIAN supply vessel company Br'vig Supply is to be the subject of a friendly takeover by major US vessel owner Gulf Offshore, Norwegian brokers speculated this week, writes Quentin Sommerville. web site KL shippers' group to promote local ports About half of Malaysian cargo moved through S'pore port Seabulk to merge with part of Waterfront Shipping Accidents in Straits of Malacca up SML changes name to Sembawang Marine and Logistics Traffic at Paris airport expected to reach 39m PAL faces sanction threat after fare hike World Airways fined for security violations Delta Air expects higher 3rd qtr profit British Airways seeks more flights to India Air fatalities in ex-Soviet Union fall sharply Toyota dismisses talk of tie-up with Peugeot US High Court rejects appeal on airline lawsuit immunity web site OCTOBER 15, 1997 Buquebus strengthens presence in Spain BUQUEBUS, the Argentine ferry operator, is wasting no time in attempting to strengthen its presence in Spain and north Africa. Dutch royals visit Greek marine college QUEEN Beatrix and Prince Claus of the Netherlands have surprised many by paying a visit to the Piraeus Centre of Further Education for masters and engineers. Dystos relatives sue the ship's owner RELATIVES of seafarers who lost their lives in the Dystos accident have sued the ship's owner, AGET cement group. Singapore causeway blocked after rule change STRINGENT new customs regulations in Malaysia have led to massive traffic jams on the Singapore causeway. HK returns illegal waste to Australia HONG Kong authorities have sent back to Australia three containers of illegal toxic waste, but environmentalists accused the government of excessive secrecy over the case. Indian ministry opposes SCI sell-off plan INDIA'S surface transport ministry is opposed to the government reducing its stake in the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to less than 51 per cent. Trans-Atlantic to increase rates THE Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement lines are to increase their tariff and service contract rates for eastbound and westbound shipments from January 1, 1997. Carlyle to acquire Southwest Marine SOUTHWEST Marine expects to complete its acquisition of both SWM and its affiliated San Francisco Drydock before the end of the year. Damages sought in Malacca Straits tragedy THE ITF has been asked to seek damages and compensation for surviving seafarers and families of the deceased in the sinking of ICL Vikraman in the Malacca Straits. UK sets out three-point shipping plan UK deputy prime minister John Prescott has set out a three-point plan to boost the country's shipping industry. German/Turkey coal imports set to soar GERMANY and Turkey will need to boost their coal imports significantly, according to senior industry representatives. Constanza's prominence 'assured' CONSTANZA port's prominent role at a gateway was assured, said a shipping executive at Coaltrans '97 in Istanbul. Green Opal salvage will begin on November 1 THE operation to salve the bulk carrier Green Opal is expected to begin on November 1. web site Philadelphia-Camden makes room for wine imports Evergreen splurges on ship and aircraft shopping spree Federal funds, supervision urged for Teamsters vote Port access talks down to the wire Secretary of transportation tries to avert Amtrak strike Defense bill lets cruise line have monopoly in Hawaii Pilots' association cards to offer precise advice to sea vessels charting new harbors Filipino terminals bolstered by P&O Australia investment web site OCTOBER 15, 1997 Evergreen plans huge investments Rotterdam and Schiphol representative in Korea Belgian railways want NS Cargo Top manager leaves Frans Maas Subsidy for co-operation in food transport