EU may act unilaterally on single-hulled tankers [SINGAPORE] The European Union (EU) has upped the ante in the single-hulled tanker phase-out game by issuing a stern warning yesterday that it may act unilaterally within the next six months.
Joint venture offers 2 submarines to M'sia
Chemoil to stop Philippine operations
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FAA delayed safety measures due to lack of resources [WASHINGTON] The Federal Aviation Administration and air traffic controllers agreed more than a year ago on a plan to reduce instances when two aircraft are allowed to fly too close at a major air traffic facility in Leesburg, Virginia, but the FAA delayed implementing the agreement because the agency said it lacked the resources, officials from the two sides said.
US-United merger to reduce competition: report
Alitalia, 5 airlines in anti-trust probe
BA pilots fired for drinking before flight
No fear of dog fight with US over superjumbo A380: Airbus
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Belgium pledges support for upgrading SOUTH Korea and Belgium are pledging closer co-operation to speed up development of Korean ports, with a cash-strapped government needing private funds to achieve its ambitious ends.
EU may act unilaterally on single-hulled tankers [SINGAPORE] The European Union (EU) has upped the ante in the single-hulled tanker phase-out game by issuing a stern warning yesterday that it may act unilaterally within the next six months.
Joint venture offers 2 submarines to M'sia
Chemoil to stop Philippine operations
Air and Land Transport
FAA delayed safety measures due to lack of resources [WASHINGTON] The Federal Aviation Administration and air traffic controllers agreed more than a year ago on a plan to reduce instances when two aircraft are allowed to fly too close at a major air traffic facility in Leesburg, Virginia, but the FAA delayed implementing the agreement because the agency said it lacked the resources, officials from the two sides said.
US-United merger to reduce competition: report
Alitalia, 5 airlines in anti-trust probe
BA pilots fired for drinking before flight
No fear of dog fight with US over superjumbo A380: Airbus
Features
Belgium pledges support for upgrading SOUTH Korea and Belgium are pledging closer co-operation to speed up development of Korean ports, with a cash-strapped government needing private funds to achieve its ambitious ends.
EU may act unilaterally on single-hulled tankers [SINGAPORE] The European Union (EU) has upped the ante in the single-hulled tanker phase-out game by issuing a stern warning yesterday that it may act unilaterally within the next six months.
Joint venture offers 2 submarines to M'sia
Chemoil to stop Philippine operations
Air and Land Transport
FAA delayed safety measures due to lack of resources [WASHINGTON] The Federal Aviation Administration and air traffic controllers agreed more than a year ago on a plan to reduce instances when two aircraft are allowed to fly too close at a major air traffic facility in Leesburg, Virginia, but the FAA delayed implementing the agreement because the agency said it lacked the resources, officials from the two sides said.
US-United merger to reduce competition: report
Alitalia, 5 airlines in anti-trust probe
BA pilots fired for drinking before flight
No fear of dog fight with US over superjumbo A380: Airbus
Features
Belgium pledges support for upgrading SOUTH Korea and Belgium are pledging closer co-operation to speed up development of Korean ports, with a cash-strapped government needing private funds to achieve its ambitious ends.
Customs to announce ACE request for proposals Friday A request for proposals (RFP) for the Automated Commercial Environment should be posted at the Customs Service Web site by the close of business Friday, the agency announced Thursday afternoon.
HK terminal opens logistics-enhancing Web site Modern Terminals Ltd., Hong Kong's second busiest container terminal, has unveiled what it calls the first Internet portal designed to provide comprehensive online services for those using its terminals.
Bending the facts to suit the needs This is not to accuse the Surface Transportation Board or its critics of lying, but its study on declining rail rates is a solid example.
Freight surcharge on shipments from India, Pakistan rising
EU postal deregulation faces deadlock as ministers convene
Northrop Grumman to acquire Litton Industries Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and Litton Industries Inc. jointly announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Northrop Grumman will acquire for cash all of the outstanding shares of Litton for $80 per common share and $35 per Series B Preferred share.
Carnival is over for cruise boom Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line, has suffered a rare downturn in annual profits because of dearer fuel and pressure on ticket prices.
Sterling defends P&O group strategy THE P&O group, with its high-profile cruise business now floated off, still has a very strong logic to it, chairman Lord Sterling said in Sydney yesterday.
Fredriksen plans LNG-only Osprey JOHN Fredriksen aims to transform Osprey Maritime into a pure LNG carrier vehicle, in the process selling the company's fleet of crude and product tankers, it has been confirmed.
Open verdict on man swept to death from fishing boat An OPEN verdict has been recorded at the inquest on John Sibley, who was swept to his death from a fishing boat by a wave from the Stena Discovery last year.
Europe to stiffen port inspections EUROPEAN transport ministers have reached an agreement on a stronger regime of inspections in ports on poor quality vessels as part of a maritime safety package.
Owners welcome IMO outlook THE European Community Shipowners' Association has welcomed European Union emphasis on maritime safety measures at the international rather than regional level, secretary general Alfons Guinier said yesterday, writes Nigel Tutt.
CMA CGM plans British flag expansion FRENCH line CMA CGM is planning to register two ships under the British flag as part of a move to raise its profile in the United Kingdom.
Haina West curbs on agents are lifted Shipping agents in the Domincan Republic have been told by the Rio Haina port authority that they can now use Haina West without restrictions.
Tanker boom leaves Osprey sitting pretty Fredriksen's takeover cards are on the table, but Osprey shareholders must now decide when to play.
Osprey VLCCs reported sold Details are expected to be unveiled shortly on the sale of Osprey's two 1990-built VLCCs.
Carnival issues profit warning Micky Arison warns that Costa Classica delays will impact on results.
Statoil tenders for LNG newbuildings LNG carrier fever has hit Norwegian energy company Statoil.
Russians rush through reefer "auction" Frustrated mortgagees are considering their next step in recoup monies from a ship sale in Russia.
Borgestad in sale and charterback deal The Westwood Breeze has been sold but it is not a revival of plans to dispose of the open hatch bulk carrier fleet.
Odfjell declares $50m tanker option The Norwegian shipowner is taking another 37,000 dwt chemical carrier from Kleven Floro.
Crowley agrees to buy MTC Two US shipping companies are joining forces.
Keppel yard wins FPSO conversion Contract to convert the Stena Concordia goes to Keppel's Brazilian subsidiary.
Salvage Association for sale Tough trading conditions compounds problems of world's biggest casualty surveying organisation.
Swire places $78m order A deal to build four offshore vessels has been won by Norway's Brevik Construction yard.
Frontline buyback moves continue Tanker owner Frontline has bought back a further tranche of its own stock.
CESA backs strong action against Korea European shipbuilders applaud tough anti-dumping resolution.
OECD to update ship export credit deal Working party wants commercial interest rates to replace fixed 8%.
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