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Int'l cooperation needed to resolve ballast water issues
THE International Maritime Organisation appealed for world-wide cooperation to resolve ballast water treatment issues and criticised unilateral actions at a conference in Singapore yesterday.
ITF head hits out at UN report on Liberia sanctions
Malaysian shipowners urged to use local yards
Royal Caribbean Q3 profit falls 21% on cancelled trips
Maersk Sealand to enter car trade

Air and Land Transport

No halt to A380 superjumbo development
AIRBUS' A380 'super jet' is 'already a commercial success' and there is no question within European Aeronautic, Defense and Space Co about whether to continue funding development for the 550-seat plane 'There's no debate on the future of the A380,' EADS chief executive Philippe Camus said in a statement.
Qantas workers threaten to strike
Lufthansa to expand routes to China
Delta Air to lay off 2,000 workers
Continental Q3 profit falls 98% on reduced ticket sales
Tokyo airport finally completes new runway
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Salvors concerned over draft UN law on shipwrecks
A CONVENTION that would ban treasure hunters from ancient shipwrecks and sunken cities could be adopted by the UN cultural organisation Unesco, overriding objections from commercial salvage operators.

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Shipping News

Int'l cooperation needed to resolve ballast water issues
THE International Maritime Organisation appealed for world-wide cooperation to resolve ballast water treatment issues and criticised unilateral actions at a conference in Singapore yesterday.
ITF head hits out at UN report on Liberia sanctions
Malaysian shipowners urged to use local yards
Royal Caribbean Q3 profit falls 21% on cancelled trips
Maersk Sealand to enter car trade

Air and Land Transport

No halt to A380 superjumbo development
AIRBUS' A380 'super jet' is 'already a commercial success' and there is no question within European Aeronautic, Defense and Space Co about whether to continue funding development for the 550-seat plane 'There's no debate on the future of the A380,' EADS chief executive Philippe Camus said in a statement.
Qantas workers threaten to strike
Lufthansa to expand routes to China
Delta Air to lay off 2,000 workers
Continental Q3 profit falls 98% on reduced ticket sales
Tokyo airport finally completes new runway
LOG Book

Features

Salvors concerned over draft UN law on shipwrecks
A CONVENTION that would ban treasure hunters from ancient shipwrecks and sunken cities could be adopted by the UN cultural organisation Unesco, overriding objections from commercial salvage operators.

web site

Shipping News

Int'l cooperation needed to resolve ballast water issues
THE International Maritime Organisation appealed for world-wide cooperation to resolve ballast water treatment issues and criticised unilateral actions at a conference in Singapore yesterday.
ITF head hits out at UN report on Liberia sanctions
Malaysian shipowners urged to use local yards
Royal Caribbean Q3 profit falls 21% on cancelled trips
Maersk Sealand to enter car trade

Air and Land Transport

No halt to A380 superjumbo development
AIRBUS' A380 'super jet' is 'already a commercial success' and there is no question within European Aeronautic, Defense and Space Co about whether to continue funding development for the 550-seat plane 'There's no debate on the future of the A380,' EADS chief executive Philippe Camus said in a statement.
Qantas workers threaten to strike
Lufthansa to expand routes to China
Delta Air to lay off 2,000 workers
Continental Q3 profit falls 98% on reduced ticket sales
Tokyo airport finally completes new runway
LOG Book

Features

Salvors concerned over draft UN law on shipwrecks
A CONVENTION that would ban treasure hunters from ancient shipwrecks and sunken cities could be adopted by the UN cultural organisation Unesco, overriding objections from commercial salvage operators.

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China to let go of rail cargo control in five year plan HK trade figures plunge further China Southern and KLM to share codeshare service Korean Air expands in Asia Xian and Pusan gets new link IATA figures confirm adverse effects of September 11

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NOVEMBER 1, 2001
KLM result down without US subsidy Short-term finance Swissair TPG want postal cost savings Bankruptcy Sabena near Small profit Continental Profit CP Ships down

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SCI's Q2 net profit Rs 64 cr. HRC Group extends wings to Colombo - Expanding service network in Indian subcontinent International trade growth in 2001 will decelerate to 2 pc : WTO Apeda to set up flori-marketing centre in Europe Govt lowers crude palm oil import duty by 10 pc Cleaned wheat fails to meet Iraq's tastes again Thai Air launches Mumbai flights Swissair to operate 12 weekly flights from India Capital subsidy for tech upgrade may be extended to select textile sectors Centre gives nod to AP's Gangavaram port project MoF says 'no' to hardware excise duty cut Decision on STPIs privatisation soon Maran briefs Cabinet panel on WTO matters Tatas may put up petrochem plant in Gopalpur SEZ 'Indiasoft' to plunge into Microsoft territory Gujarat govt officials list snags to comprehensive SEZ Act New trade round essential for improved markets access, emphasises ICC President

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NOVEMBER 1, 2001
Ecophoenix AB announces delivery of marine fuels at Scapa Flow Chinese crude oil imports expected to drop US crude build eclipses OPEC cut-talk Saudi 2002 gasoil premiums shrink Norway not playing ball with OPEC

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Three new agents for HTFN Rickmers-Linie appoints Uwe Kieper as new general sales manager FAA rules for collision avoidance system Appeals Court rejects Sabretech convictions New president for ATA Exel strikes new deals Russia and Iran to develop North-South transport corridor Wilhelmsen not happy with results Volgotanker doing swell

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NOVEMBER 1, 2001
Navy announces DD (X) The Navy is to issue a revised RFP for the Future Surface Combatant Program which will now be called DD(X) "to more accurately reflect the program purpose ... to produce a family of advanced technology surface combatants, not a single ship class." Marine security company launched A new company has been launched to "address the challenges of marine security in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Boston LNG shipments resume The Coast Guard and its partners are preparing for a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipment to Everett, Mass., this week Suicide bombers attack Sri Lankha tanker Residents of Sri Lanka's Jaffna peninsula will soon face an energy crisis following a suicide bomber attack on a small tanker earlier this week.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2001
Anacortes committee preserves history with new three-part memorial design Vancouver Port Authority names pair to new executive positions Electric Boat lands $17.2 million Navy submarine contract The New World Alliance reworks Trans-Pacific service lineup

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Psa pronta a sbarcare a Trieste Nei piani del gruppo asiatico un asse con Venezia per i container - Anche Capodistria tra i possibili partner «Cantieri, 2001 a rischio crisi»

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Anti-terror package to defuse shipping fears A new international maritime security group has been launched to combat the terrorist threat to shipping in the wake of the horrific attacks on the US on September 11. Global Marine Securit... Behrendt to replace Wrede at Hapag-Lloyd GERMAN liner shipping and logistics group Hapag-Lloyd is to be led by Michael Behrendt, sources in the parent company Preussag confirmed yesterday. Mr Behrendt is a member of the Hapag-Lloy... Chief's departure greeted with shock in Hamburg THE tight-knit Hamburg shipping community has been stunned by the unexpected announcement that Bernd Wrede, chairman of Hapag-Lloyd's executive board, was resigning. "I was flab... Great Lakes security stepped up CANADIAN and US ship operators on the Great Lakes have given strict instructions on security precautions to masters and crews of their vessels following the recent terrorist attacks on the US. ...

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NOVEMBER 1, 2001
Unitor shares soar on Umoe bid WFP pleads for $230M Afghan aid Star Tankers set for LatAm growth Behrendt rumoured new Hapag boss Yarmouth opens ferry service bid Philippines tightens ferry safety US slugs Canadian timber exports Gloria Kopp mired in litigation Lanka bids for cheaper bunkers Revenue men call on GE Shipping Fraud ruling hits Frota Dutch yard cuts staff Maersk silent on terror suspect Plate tolls set to soar Stevedores' safety net gives way Contship Italia buys into Ravenna CP Ships hit by 'exceptionals' ITF hits back at 'terrorism' claim Korea, Europe clash at Busan Bulker sinks, crew rescued Three die in hold accident Kværner names new CEO

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NOVEMBER 1, 2001
Capacity cutbacks in trans-Pacific After a lackluster peak shipping season, predictions for further declines this winter. New version of port security bill National officials would oversee port security now handled by local groups. UAL, Delta down in 3Q Air Cargo Americas: Air commerce to grow, but so will insurance costs Air Cargo Americas: Target ramps up customs brokerage Air Cargo Americas: Forecast double-digit dip in '01 air freight Air Cargo Americas: Gas masks, anyone? Air Cargo Americas: SIA Cargo adds Dallas, Munich service House approves $300M for ACE Massport cuts box terminal hours ITC: Japan dumped steel pipe Canada industry wants pre-clearing of air traffic SynchroNet offers free box leasing Swissair bailed out again

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Europe-Far East: la FEFC contrainte de recommander une plus forte réduction de la capacité Pour les lignes containérisées opérant sur la route Europe-Far East, la situation semble se dégrader progressivement, à telle enseigne que la Far Eastern Freight Conference se trouve dans l'obligation de conseiller à ses membres d'accroître le processus de réduction de la capacité mis en route pour ce dernier trimestre de l'année. Précisons que cette réduction de capacité ne se fait pas d'une manière programmée ou concertée, mais qu'elle résulte d'actions propres à chacun des armements. On sait que la FEFC avait recommandé une réduction de capacité de l'ordre de 10% pour la période octobre/mars 2002. Lors de la réunion tenue à Hong-Kong la semaine dernière, il a fallu revoir la situation et il a été recommandé de doubler ce pourcentage. Strasbourg: aura un nouveau terminal opérationnel en 2004 La décision s’est fait attendre. Elle vient d’être prise: le port de Strasbourg sera doté d’un nouveau terminal containers, dont la mise en service est prévue pour 2004. Ce projet, nourri quelques temps déjà par le Port autonome, s’était heurté jusqu’ici aux réserves de la Ville de Strasbourg. Celle-ci n’en discutait pas l’opportunité, c’est vrai, mais avait quelques scrupules a accepter que l’on démolisse, dans la foulée, les «entrepôts publics» rappelant, avec leur architecture caractéristique, le développement de l’activité portuaire strasbourgeoise à la charnière des 19e et 20e siècles. Hessenatie Logistics investit dans le renouvellement de sa flotte de camions L'entreprise anversoise Hessenatie Logistics vient de réceptionner 25 nouveaux camions. Il s'agit de 22 tracteurs Iveco EuroTech et de trois transporteurs de voitures Iveco avec remorques et châssis Lohr. Ils remplaceront autant de camions MAN, une opération qui s'inscrit dans un programme de renouvellement de sa flotte. Il y a cependant peu de chances de voir ces nouveaux camions sur les routes belges et européennes: ils ne seront pratiquement utilisés que dans la zone portuaire d'Anvers. Hapag-Lloyd: Bernd Wrede s'en va... La haute direction de la maison-mère Preussag vient de l'annoncer: Bernd Wrede (58 ans), président du conseil exécutif de l'armement Hapag-Lloyd va quitter l'entreprise à la fin de cette année, à l'expiration de son contrat. La nouvelle n'a pas manqué de surprendre tant en Allemagne qu'à l'étranger. Hapag-Lloyd va ainsi perdre un de ses plus brillants managers, si pas le plus brillant, qui a contribué à faire de cette entreprise l'armement le mieux géré d'Europe, mais aussi le plus rentable.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2001
Knutsen Shipping may face lawsuit The Norwegian tanker Sidsel Knutsen hit a mailboat in Detriot River, causing two deaths. Crowley reorganises marine services Each operating group has its own profit and loss responsibilities. Dalian Shipbuilding builds VLCC The 300,000-tonne vessel is the first tanker of this size to be built in China. Project America cuts Northrop's earnings Suspension of Project America costs the company $60m and redeployment of 1,250 employees. Farstad more than doubles profit High utilisation rates drive earnings at Norwegian supply ship owner. Umoe bids for Unitor Shipowner Jens Ulltviet-Moe has his eye on troubled marine supplier. Kristian Siem in Kvaerner hotseat Shipping player could be busiest man in Norway after agreeing to boss Kvaerner through tough times. New boss for Warnow Peter Viergutz is the new head of Kvaerner's German shipyard operation. Israel cuts deal to end port strike Guarantees on rights, pay and competition will halt workers' action at Haifa and Ashdod. Bulkers face very bleak market Fearnleys downgrades outlook for dry bulk sector. Scrap figures top last year's levels Demolition sales have finally exceeded those seen in 2000, but large tankers still lag behind. Gorthon Lines boosts owned fleet Swedish ro-ro operator snaps up remaining half share in chartered-in vessel. Auction date set on Renaissance ships Cruiseship sales set to check pulse of an industry sector besieged by economic woes. Wilhelmsen suffers from liner downturn Unsatisfactory performance of joint venture with Wallenius hits result. Wallenius Wilhelmsen buys CAT Stake in Renault logistics offshoot changes hands for $82m. Crew safe after Turkish ship sinks The Mehmet Haslaman has gone down off Lesvos in the Aegean Sea. LNG deals boost Kongsberg Automation systems worth $10.2m won for Samsung gas carrier newbuildings. Blystad to take the helm at Team Current managing director steps aside for "good old fashioned active owner." NACKS picks H&W for tanker design Sino-Japanese yard looks to tap the suezmax market with design from Northern Ireland.