Maersk opens Japan's biggest box terminal [SINGAPORE] Maersk Sealand opened Japan's largest terminal in Tokyo Bay on Monday, clearing the waters to potentially accommodate ships up to a massive 10,000 TEUs (20-ft equivalent units).
Long Beach authorities find 23 stowaways in ship from China
Philippine ferry sinks, at least 16 missing
Ports of Auckland considers further inland expansion
Evergreen to share box space with New World members
Sihanoukville port's volume down 5% in 1st qtr
Air and Land Transport
Over-regulation, lack of facilities hampering airlines [SINGAPORE] A lack of infrastructure and over-regulation is causing major inefficiencies in the airline industry, said Star Alliance chief executive officers (CEO) attending an alliance board meeting in London last week.
New India airline plans domestic services by May
Boeing sees big demand for new jet in Asia-Pacific
ANA orders 9 B767-300 planes worth US$1b
Air NZ reaps NZ$80m profit from sale of stakes in booking systems
United Air flight attendants expected to vote for strike
Olympic Air cancels some flights till Easter
Features
Airlines try to calm passenger jitters [NEW YORK] AIRLINES serving transatlantic routes are moving to soothe passenger jitters over Europe's outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease amid travel industry concern that the livestock disaster might hurt summer bookings.
Maersk opens Japan's biggest box terminal [SINGAPORE] Maersk Sealand opened Japan's largest terminal in Tokyo Bay on Monday, clearing the waters to potentially accommodate ships up to a massive 10,000 TEUs (20-ft equivalent units).
Long Beach authorities find 23 stowaways in ship from China
Philippine ferry sinks, at least 16 missing
Ports of Auckland considers further inland expansion
Evergreen to share box space with New World members
Sihanoukville port's volume down 5% in 1st qtr
Air and Land Transport
Over-regulation, lack of facilities hampering airlines [SINGAPORE] A lack of infrastructure and over-regulation is causing major inefficiencies in the airline industry, said Star Alliance chief executive officers (CEO) attending an alliance board meeting in London last week.
New India airline plans domestic services by May
Boeing sees big demand for new jet in Asia-Pacific
ANA orders 9 B767-300 planes worth US$1b
Air NZ reaps NZ$80m profit from sale of stakes in booking systems
United Air flight attendants expected to vote for strike
Olympic Air cancels some flights till Easter
Features
Airlines try to calm passenger jitters [NEW YORK] AIRLINES serving transatlantic routes are moving to soothe passenger jitters over Europe's outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease amid travel industry concern that the livestock disaster might hurt summer bookings.
Maersk opens Japan's biggest box terminal [SINGAPORE] Maersk Sealand opened Japan's largest terminal in Tokyo Bay on Monday, clearing the waters to potentially accommodate ships up to a massive 10,000 TEUs (20-ft equivalent units).
Long Beach authorities find 23 stowaways in ship from China
Philippine ferry sinks, at least 16 missing
Ports of Auckland considers further inland expansion
Evergreen to share box space with New World members
Sihanoukville port's volume down 5% in 1st qtr
Air and Land Transport
Over-regulation, lack of facilities hampering airlines [SINGAPORE] A lack of infrastructure and over-regulation is causing major inefficiencies in the airline industry, said Star Alliance chief executive officers (CEO) attending an alliance board meeting in London last week.
New India airline plans domestic services by May
Boeing sees big demand for new jet in Asia-Pacific
ANA orders 9 B767-300 planes worth US$1b
Air NZ reaps NZ$80m profit from sale of stakes in booking systems
United Air flight attendants expected to vote for strike
Olympic Air cancels some flights till Easter
Features
Airlines try to calm passenger jitters [NEW YORK] AIRLINES serving transatlantic routes are moving to soothe passenger jitters over Europe's outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease amid travel industry concern that the livestock disaster might hurt summer bookings.
Post office mulling end of Saturday deliveries Weaker demand for postal services is driving the USPS to deeper cost cuts.
Pacer revenue, income jump Double-stack rail and freight logistics services boosted profits.
Levin tapped to lead NY-NJ port authority The head of New York state's Insurance Department has been nominated to become executive director of the bistate board.
U.S. lumber wants tariffs on Canadian imports U.S. lumber interests petitioned to have duties of up to 78% tacked onto Canadian imports, angering companies north of the border.
FGH may seek bankruptcy protection In its annual form 10K, filed with the SEC April 2, Friede Goldman Halter management warns "If we are unsuccessful in renegotiating our credit agreement and raising additional capital, we may not be able to meet our obligations in the ordinary course of business and it may be necessary to seek protection under a petition for bankruptcy."
IHI, Kawasaki Heavy to merge shipbuilding operations The Japan Times reports that Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.say they will integrate their shipbuilding operations into an equally owned venture to be formed on Oct. 1, 2002.
Northrop Grumman completes Litton purchase Northrop Grumman Corporation has completed the purchase of all tendered shares of Litton Industries Inc. common and Series B preferred stock,
AGIP Petroli chooses Bunkerstem for eTrading of marine fuels Italy's AGIP Petroli, has chosen the Bunkerstem e trading service to trade marine fuels in all Italian ports.
MTN delivers distance training to Holland American passengers Verestar subsidiary Maritime Telecommunications Network is to provide Holland America's m.s. Veendam,with the capability to broadcast live shore-side training seminars onboard their vessel.
Yards braced for $2bn LNG boom Shipyards are gearing up to tender for the construction of up to 12 liquefied natural gas carriers worth more than $2bn. The order bonanza is likely to be triggered by new projects to impor...
Rivals in tussle for Norsk Hydro deal Norsk Hydro's decision to downscale its involvement in shipping has sparked a tussle on Norwegian turf between Barber International and V. Ships, traditional rivals in the business of shipman...
Final stand for Santos stevedores THE LAST stand of Brazilian stevedores in the port of Santos has developed into terrorism and riots as unionists resist moves by the government to break their stranglehold on labour in South Americ...
Petrobras tanker in safety delay Troubled Brazilian state oil giant Petrobras has had to postpone sending its new offshore oil storage facility to the Campos Basin after prosecutors questioned its safety standards, officials said,...
Le Conseil des Transports n’arrive pas à s’entendre sur les “mesures Erika II” Les ministres européens des Transports débattront demain à Luxembourg de la seconde série de mesures proposées le 6 décembre dernier par la Commissaire européenne Loyola de Palacio au nom de la Commission afin d’améliorer la sécurité maritime. Il s’agit des “mesures Erika II”, en référence à l’accident du pétrolier du même nom. Malgré les catastrophes à répétition impliquant des citerniers, la présidence suédoise de l’Union ne donne pas l’impression de vouloir tenter dans l’immédiat de prendre des décisions politiques en la matière. Le Parlement européen doit aussi encore se pencher sur la question.
Les constructeurs de camions réduisent la production Mack a annoncé une nouvelle réduction de l’emploi dans ses usines afin de faire face à la baisse très prononcée du marché, qui a été amorcée à la mi-2000. Le marché nord-américain du poids lourd est actuellement inférieur de 37% par rapport à il y a un an. Les autres constructeurs américains ont également pris des mesures en ce sens. Mais en Europe également, les carnets des commandes se vident. DAF a d’ores et déjà annoncé une réduction de 6% de sa capacité de production dès le mois de mai prochain.
Le bénéfice de la division logistique de Preussag a augmenté de 59% Le bénéfice du groupe allemand Preussag a augmenté de 20% à 747 mio. d’EUR durant l’exercice 1999/2000. Avec 423 mio. d’EUR, les activités touristiques en prennent la majeure partie à leur compte. La division logistique, qui comprend les filiales Hapag-Lloyd, VTG-Lehnkering et Algeco, a également obtenu d’excellents résultats et affiche 220 mio. d’EUR, une hausse de 59% par rapport à l’exercice précédent. Cette progression est principalement le fait de la division maritime.
Canmar restructure ses dessertes méditerranéennes Canada Maritime, filiale de CP Ships, est actif depuis une quinzaine d’années sur la relation Méditerranée - Montréal, ayant d’ailleurs développé une position de leader. Au fil des année, ces activités ont fait l’objet de développements quasi constants. En avril prochain démarrera une nouvelle phase de développement, qui consiste à adapter la flotte d’un des services en introduisant d’autres navires et partant, une nouvelle grandeur d’échelle.
Fredriksen mulls LNG moves for Osprey John Fredriksen is pushing forward with plans to grow his new LNG baby.
Livanos poised for LNG move Greek owner Livanos looks set to make a move into the gas ship market, by taking on the management of two vessels.
Anangel-American eyes tanker market Move into wet trade may be made by John Angelicoussis' quoted bulker company.
Teekay boosts Ugland Nordic stake Small shareholders sell to Teekay but future of Rasmussen stake remains unclear.
Turkey warns of Bosporus delays New Kazakh oil shipments could see a queue of tankers forming outside the vital shipping channel.
US Qualship 21 program gets positive feedback US Coast Guard's head of compliance department hopes to weed out substandard shipping.
Holed German chemical carrier transferring fuel Completion of transhipment off the Danish coastline is set for late Wednesday.
Kawasaki and IHI finalise merger Companies have agreed terms to form Japan's second largest shipbuilder.
Shell ship to test riddle of VLCC bedplate cracks An undamaged VLCC engine bedplate has been replaced to suit charterers, but works starts soon on a cracked one.
Investors pile into China Shipping The board of China Shipping Development Co has said it does not know of any reason for the run on its stock.
Italy's tanker restriction plan likely to jack up rates The ban is to affect seven of the country's port areas.
Shareholders set for Frontline bonus Long term investors including John Fredriksen to make near $4m profit from warrant deals.
Deaths highlight hold dangers Ship search recommendations issued following army deaths on Diamond Bulker.
ExxonMobil to merge Japan tanker units The US oil major is consolidating its Japanese tanker operations.
MOL masterminds bulker rejig The Japanese giant is reorganising two of its Asian group companies.
Andre selling Asia arm to Noble Swiss grain trader offloads Asian operation in bid to sustain operations.
Daewoo continues to slash debts Korean shipbuilder Daewoo is anxious to prove its debt burden is shrinking.
Two die at Mitsubishi yard Shipyard accident claims the lives of two yard workers.
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