China curbing Li Ka-shing's control of mainland ports [HONGKONG] Beijing is curbing the influence of Hongkong tycoon Li Ka-shing over mainland Chinese ports as it is concerned that Mr Li's port business is growing too strong in China, the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER) reports.
Subic Bay port offers properties for lease
Chittagong a hotspot for pirate attacks, says IMB
Delta to respond to pilots' pay proposal next week
HK, UK sign shipping tax deal
Adsteam finalises purchase of stake in NZ-based Sea Tow
Air and Land Transport
United Airlines pilots win deal with best pay in industry [CHICAGO] UAL Corp's United Airlines pilots voted 95 per cent in favour of a new contract with the world's largest carrier, giving the pilots a four-year contract with the highest pay in the industry, the union said.
UAL sets up new unit for Internet activities
Metal strip on runway definitely caused crash
Deutsche Post to pay US$745m for DHL stake
Virgin Blue's sales and load factors better than expected
India installs online air cargo clearance systems at 4 main airports
China curbing Li Ka-shing's control of mainland ports [HONGKONG] Beijing is curbing the influence of Hongkong tycoon Li Ka-shing over mainland Chinese ports as it is concerned that Mr Li's port business is growing too strong in China, the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER) reports.
Subic Bay port offers properties for lease
Chittagong a hotspot for pirate attacks, says IMB
Delta to respond to pilots' pay proposal next week
HK, UK sign shipping tax deal
Adsteam finalises purchase of stake in NZ-based Sea Tow
Air and Land Transport
United Airlines pilots win deal with best pay in industry [CHICAGO] UAL Corp's United Airlines pilots voted 95 per cent in favour of a new contract with the world's largest carrier, giving the pilots a four-year contract with the highest pay in the industry, the union said.
UAL sets up new unit for Internet activities
Metal strip on runway definitely caused crash
Deutsche Post to pay US$745m for DHL stake
Virgin Blue's sales and load factors better than expected
India installs online air cargo clearance systems at 4 main airports
ACL earnings surged in third quarter The container line had net profit of $4.3 million on operating income of $67.7 million in the three months ended Sept. 30, against earnings of $495,000 on operating income of $52.9 million in the third quarter of 1999. The company benefited from strong westbound volume in container and roll-on, roll-off business.
Major airlines, aerospace manufacturers form B2B exchange The yet-to-be-named exchange was announced today by the founders of AirNewco, an airline-led B2B initiative, and MyAircraft, a B2B exchange led by aerospace manufacturers. The aim is to cut costs for buyers and sellers in the $500 billion aviation industry.
It's not all grim news for railroads More positive financial forecasts brighten outlook for railroad industry.
Cargo tonnage rises at Port of Corpus Christi
Customs seeks comment on duty refunds for wool
Gulf Africa Line adds Mobile to US-Africa service
Kansas City Southern posts rise in earnings; Wisconsin Central income slips
United Cargo deploying bar-code scanners
CSX Intermodal gets new president
Sinotrans petitions FMC for waiver of controlled-carrier rules on rates
Vastera puts out first financials, after going public
Fesco Ocean Management, Great Western join forces in trans-Pacific
RO/RO lifeline for Harland & Wolff U.K. Prime Ministe Tony Blair MP, had good news for shipbuilder Harland and Wolff when he stopped off at the yard during a short visit to Northern Ireland today.
ACL and Ultrapetrol combine South American barge companies American Commercial Lines LLC ) and Ultrapetrol Bahamas Limited have signed an agreement to combine their inland river barge transportation companies operating on the Parana/Paraguay River system in South America.
L'industria europea chiede alla Ue di intervenire contro la Corea presso l'Organizzazione del commercio Cantieristica, la carta Wto Presentato un dettagliato atto d'accusa sulle sovvenzioni statali e le distorsioni di prezzo
Assindustria guida la crociata per lo scalo Genova, intesa porto-imprese
Annunciati investimenti nella logistica in Puglia - Arriva il «detector» per contenitori Mediocredito toscano sbarca a Brindisi
Yards thrown £1bn lifeline THE ailing UK shipbuilding industry was thrown a critical £1.1bn ($1.5bn) lifeline yesterday with orders for new transport and landing ships for the armed forces.
Reaction in Europe GERMAN shipyard Flensburger Schiffbaugesellschaft, which won an order for four ro-ro ferries for the British navy, is a subcontractor to the AWSR consortium, consisting of Andrew Weir, James Fisher, Houlder Offshore Engineering and Bibby-Line, writes Marion Schlotmann, Cologne.
Drop in new orders hits Halliburton STOCK of Halliburton Co, the world's biggest oilfield services company, has fallen sharply after the company said a dearth of new orders was eroding profits at its engineering and construction business.
Alexander & Baldwin income surges on Matson performance BUOYED by a strong performance from ocean shipping company Matson, Hawaii-based Alexander & Baldwin posted a 16% increase in net income for the third quarter of the year, from $18.5m to $21.4m.
Brussels service standards push BRUSSELS is backing plans to establish service performance standards in the deepsea container trades, road haulage and rail freight.
Hamburg tug safety 'at risk' HAMBURG'S economics ministry is endangering the safety of tug crews and port transport in general, allege the two German seafarers' unions, ...TV and DAG. The ministry is considering an application from shipowner Bugsier to reduce its tug boat crew from three to two, writes Marion Schlotmann, Cologne.
Cho Yang quitting Australia trades SOUTH Korean line Cho Yang is to withdraw from the Australian liner trades, the latest casualty in the battered container trade between Australia and north Asia.
Net tool could cut air freight delay AN internet-based document "pouch" is being trialed for air freight shipments to reduce transportation delays on the ground caused by paperwork.
Japan backs CESA over Korean action Japan's shipbuilding industry has thrown its weight behind EU yards in their formal complaint over Korean subsidies and hinted that it may support WTO action.
UK consortium wins prized ro-ro contract Belfast-based Harland & Wolff has snatched a coveted ro-ro newbuilding contract from its work-hungry domestic competitor Scotland's Govan shipyard.
Teekay tankers pull in the cash Voyage revenues for Teekay almost doubled in the third quarter as a result of the strong tanker market.
Fred. Olsen companies log losses Oslo stocklisted Ganger Rolf and Bonheur are watching their losses pile up.
Panama Canal revenues rise The Panama Canal took more money in toll revenues during the past financial year, as a greater net cargo tonnage passed through its locks.
Trico Marine heads further into the red Improved day rates have not been enough for Louisiana supply ship operator Trico Marine to break into profit in the third quarter.
Greece clamps down on ferry mergers Greece will examine closely any potential mergers between domestic ferry operators in the wake of the Express Samina tragedy, according to Merchant Marine Minister Christos Papoutsis.
ACL profits steam ahead Shipowner Atlantic Container Lines has turned in healthy third quarter figures but is expecting an even better result for the last three months of 2000.
Demerger boosts earnings at Tolani Bulk Carriers India's Tolani Bulk Carriers has announced improved six-month results, partly as a result of its spinning off from parent Tolani.
Profits stable at Todd Shipyards Repair work boosts revenues at Seattle shipbuilder as newbuilding business dips.
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