Corporatised PSA chalks up $931m profit in first 15 months Flat revenues as 1998 was an extremely difficult year due to Asian economic crisis: PSA chairman
No plans to offer dedicated terminals
S'pore shippers hail US ocean shipping reform
Team from Le Havre port visiting S'pore
Air and Land Transport
MAS to meet UK officials over low fuel charge Carrier will prove it has not breached safety regulations: MAS chairman
Air cargo makes up 20% of UK trade by value
British Aerospace may consider change of name
Korean Air crash: cockpit voice recordings reveal throttle problem
Swissair, Portugalia in cooperation talks
Features
Filling needs of niche market New generation of hi-tech vessels meets the needs of oil industry's continuing drive into deeper waters
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Time to review tonnage rules pertaining to boxship design
Corporatised PSA chalks up $931m profit in first 15 months Flat revenues as 1998 was an extremely difficult year due to Asian economic crisis: PSA chairman
No plans to offer dedicated terminals
S'pore shippers hail US ocean shipping reform
Team from Le Havre port visiting S'pore
Air and Land Transport
MAS to meet UK officials over low fuel charge Carrier will prove it has not breached safety regulations: MAS chairman
Air cargo makes up 20% of UK trade by value
British Aerospace may consider change of name
Korean Air crash: cockpit voice recordings reveal throttle problem
Swissair, Portugalia in cooperation talks
Features
Filling needs of niche market New generation of hi-tech vessels meets the needs of oil industry's continuing drive into deeper waters
Columns
Time to review tonnage rules pertaining to boxship design
Corporatised PSA chalks up $931m profit in first 15 months Flat revenues as 1998 was an extremely difficult year due to Asian economic crisis: PSA chairman
No plans to offer dedicated terminals
S'pore shippers hail US ocean shipping reform
Team from Le Havre port visiting S'pore
Air and Land Transport
MAS to meet UK officials over low fuel charge Carrier will prove it has not breached safety regulations: MAS chairman
Air cargo makes up 20% of UK trade by value
British Aerospace may consider change of name
Korean Air crash: cockpit voice recordings reveal throttle problem
Swissair, Portugalia in cooperation talks
Features
Filling needs of niche market New generation of hi-tech vessels meets the needs of oil industry's continuing drive into deeper waters
Columns
Time to review tonnage rules pertaining to boxship design
Corporatised PSA chalks up $931m profit in first 15 months Flat revenues as 1998 was an extremely difficult year due to Asian economic crisis: PSA chairman
No plans to offer dedicated terminals
S'pore shippers hail US ocean shipping reform
Team from Le Havre port visiting S'pore
Air and Land Transport
MAS to meet UK officials over low fuel charge Carrier will prove it has not breached safety regulations: MAS chairman
Air cargo makes up 20% of UK trade by value
British Aerospace may consider change of name
Korean Air crash: cockpit voice recordings reveal throttle problem
Swissair, Portugalia in cooperation talks
Features
Filling needs of niche market New generation of hi-tech vessels meets the needs of oil industry's continuing drive into deeper waters
Columns
Time to review tonnage rules pertaining to boxship design
ABS vessels least likely to face port state control detentions Vessels classed with ABS are less likely to be detained for class-related deficiencies than those classed with any other major classification society.
Flag flap: Liberian legal wrangle reported settled The Government of Liberia, International Registries Inc. and its affiliates and the Liberia International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) have today signed a settlement agreement that "resolves all outstanding disputes" between the parties
Australia announces subsidy and R&D program to aid shipbuilders Fulfilling an election promise, the Australian government is extending the shipbuilding construction "bounty" at a rate of 3 per cent on eligible costs
American Classic signs $60 million contract for two coastal cruise vessels American Classic Voyages Co. and Atlantic Marine, Inc.have signed the shipyard construction contract for the first two vessels for Delta Queen Coastal Cruises,
NK owns up over bulkers Nippon Kaiji Kyokai has confirmed that it is the classification society accused by Cyprus last week of unprofessionalism.
Greek cargo fleet protest Greece's socialist government was yesterday accused by a conservative MP of not taking measures to protect the Greek merchant fleet from the economic effects of the Kosovo conflict.
Asia crisis fails to dent progress at PSA PSA Corp's profits topped the S$1bn (US$588m) mark for last year despite the Asian economic crisis.
Faroes boundary dispute settled A protracted territorial dispute over maritime boundaries off the Faroe Islands has been resolved by the British and Danish governments striking a deal that paves the way for thousands of square miles of oil-rich acreage to be opened for exploration.
Bangemann plans June mission to Korean yards THE visit by European industry commissioner Martin Bangemann to South Korea to register the European Union's strong concern over the Asian country's fierce competition in the shipbuilding sector is likely to take place next month, commission sources said.
Continental railways failing clients, says Shiplee Freightliner commercial director Bill Shiplee accused continental railways of "living in cloud cuckoo land" when it comes to dealing with customers, writes Roger Hailey. Speaking at Tilbury, he said that expansion into mainland European rail services "was not at the top of the list of our priorities".
Cruise boom powers on The cruise industry will double in size over the next 10 years, predicted Graeme Dunlop, chairman of P&O Ferries, in his keynote speech.
Norwegian Cruise Line set for float by end-June Norwegian Cruise Line expects to secure a United States listing by the end of June, according to president and chief executive Geir Aune.
Union Pension Official Charged In Pension Kickback Scheme A former union pension official was reportedly charged with taking kickbacks worth roughly $237,000 in exchange for steering members of the National Maritime Union into classes at the Northeast Maritime Institute in New Bedford, Mass.
Latvia Sets June 15 Deadline On Shipper Sell-off The Latvian Privatization Agency reportedly approved a June 15 deadline for Tufton Oceanic Group and Lavinia to confirm interest in a tender for a strategic stake in 100-percent state-owned Latvian Shipping.
FEFC Shipping Lines Seek $150 Container Asia Rise Container shipping lines operating between Europe and Asia will reportedly seek to raise rates on eastbound services by $150 per container effective July 1.
Pakhoed Refinancing Through Partnerships Pakhoed NV will reportedly refinance part of the fleet of its Pakhoed Shipping division through so-called limited partnerships.
BP Amoco Promises More Merger Gains Weak oil prices resulted in a steep fall in first quarter profits at BP Amoco Plc but Chief Executive John Browne reportedly said the newly formed oil giant could deliver more merger benefits than initially expected.
Statoil Could Launch Saga Counter Bid Statoil may reportedly launch a counter bid for Saga Petroleum and block a takeover attempt by industrial group Norsk Hydro, but the price tag might be too steep.
Shell To Gain If Texaco, Chevron Merge Shell Oil Co. will reportedly stand to gain from a merger of Chevron Corp. and Texaco Inc. because Texaco may have to divest itself of some of its major marketing and refining operations.
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