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Oldendorff takes over Hoegh's liner service
(SINGAPORE) Germany-based carrier Oldendorff has taken on a new challenge in its 80th year, taking over Hoegh Lines' well-established liner service.
Tanjung Pelepas Q1 throughput rises 46%
Weak won seen helping Daewoo shipyard boost its profits
UK's Salvage Association has new owner

Air and Land Transport

Court rejects bid to stay TWA merger with American
(PHILADELPHIA) The US$742 million (S$1.34 billion) purchase of bankrupt Trans World Airlines Inc by AMR Corp's American Airlines cleared a last-minute hurdle on Saturday, when a federal appeals court rejected a bid to stop the two carriers from forming the world's largest airline.
End to jet fuel price controls to benefit Air India, Indian Airlines
Indian tech firm Ramco signs 15-yr deal with Boeing
Stone laid for third int'l airport terminal in Myanmar
Concorde strikes crash payout deal
Passenger traffic at US airlines rises in March
Vietnam Airlines adds more services

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Cruise ships under watch
Inquiries into pollution from cruise ships have driven companies into a fight to preserve.

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Shipping News

Oldendorff takes over Hoegh's liner service
(SINGAPORE) Germany-based carrier Oldendorff has taken on a new challenge in its 80th year, taking over Hoegh Lines' well-established liner service.
Tanjung Pelepas Q1 throughput rises 46%
Weak won seen helping Daewoo shipyard boost its profits
UK's Salvage Association has new owner

Air and Land Transport

Court rejects bid to stay TWA merger with American
(PHILADELPHIA) The US$742 million (S$1.34 billion) purchase of bankrupt Trans World Airlines Inc by AMR Corp's American Airlines cleared a last-minute hurdle on Saturday, when a federal appeals court rejected a bid to stop the two carriers from forming the world's largest airline.
End to jet fuel price controls to benefit Air India, Indian Airlines
Indian tech firm Ramco signs 15-yr deal with Boeing
Stone laid for third int'l airport terminal in Myanmar
Concorde strikes crash payout deal
Passenger traffic at US airlines rises in March
Vietnam Airlines adds more services

Features

Cruise ships under watch
Inquiries into pollution from cruise ships have driven companies into a fight to preserve.

web site

Shipping News

Oldendorff takes over Hoegh's liner service
(SINGAPORE) Germany-based carrier Oldendorff has taken on a new challenge in its 80th year, taking over Hoegh Lines' well-established liner service.
Tanjung Pelepas Q1 throughput rises 46%
Weak won seen helping Daewoo shipyard boost its profits
UK's Salvage Association has new owner

Air and Land Transport

Court rejects bid to stay TWA merger with American
(PHILADELPHIA) The US$742 million (S$1.34 billion) purchase of bankrupt Trans World Airlines Inc by AMR Corp's American Airlines cleared a last-minute hurdle on Saturday, when a federal appeals court rejected a bid to stop the two carriers from forming the world's largest airline.
End to jet fuel price controls to benefit Air India, Indian Airlines
Indian tech firm Ramco signs 15-yr deal with Boeing
Stone laid for third int'l airport terminal in Myanmar
Concorde strikes crash payout deal
Passenger traffic at US airlines rises in March
Vietnam Airlines adds more services

Features

Cruise ships under watch
Inquiries into pollution from cruise ships have driven companies into a fight to preserve.

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APRIL 6, 2001
TWA transfer to American OK'd The DOT Friday approved the transfer of TWA's passenger and cargo authority ahead of the closing of the carrier's sale to American Airlines. Kuehne & Nagel sets $400M for U.S. purchase The Swiss forwarder is seeking an acquisition to increase its distribution and logistics business in the U.S. ITF targets Charleston The International Transport Workers Federation is launching an offensive against what it says are the port's union-busting tactics. Trailer Bridge posts 2000 loss The line's chief executive said carriers in the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade are in a "brutal price war." NY & NJ port board approves Levin Britain slashes rail-access fees GeoLogistics completes debt restructuring OOCL moves N. Amer. HQ Lines form LNG alliance Atlas to begin flying for Martinair China, Russia set Vladivostok gateway NIT League relaunches GSN ICSI, Ariba in logistics deal GATX Rail Europe names three to board

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Zaisco heading south AGIP Petroli chooses Bunkerstem for e-trading OTAL award Xingjiang to expand trade links China removes restrictions AFIA names Emery Worldwide forwarder of the year FedEx expects lower earnings, remains confident Miami International names Atlas leading cargo carrier Air New Zealand formalises Beech fleet purchase

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APRIL 6, 2001
'Consolidation liner shipping is Inevitable' Shippers fear EU customs transit reform UPS to locate Asia Hub in The Philippines Seattle to spend USD 50 million for Hanjin Quantas wants Qantas New Zealand KLM traffic falls in March Lykes Lines in customs clearance

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Shipping industry stalwarts gear up for Indian Maritime meet in London India to sign new trade agreement with Iran this week Indian IT cos unruffled by US meltdown Indian wheat makes mark in global market Markfed begins exporting wheat ChPT reports all-round record performance H Total traffic 41.22 m tonnes H 3,52,307 TEUs handled Tuticorin Port's performance registers 22.93 pc increase - Improved working results for 2000-01 Premier RORO operations at Paradip Port - Liberty Marine Syndicate takes the initiative Jaitley to present ISO 9002 Certification to largest Container Port in India today - JN Port celebrates achievement of 1 million TEU mark New airline plans domestic services by May Two consortia bidders to vie for Air-India Uniform vehicle tax on cards Bangalore airport JV partner by June Lower handling charge at Netaji airport Concor forms North-west Region Boeing sees big demand for new high-speed jet in Asia-Pacific region ANA orders 9 B767-300 planes worth $ 1 bn Vietnam Airlines charts ambitious growth plans United Air launches longest non-stop flight to link NY-HK KLM cargo up 5 pc in March DHL launches new UK airline FedEx launches priority service Fieo Vice-President finds flaws in new Exim Policy Deferred export obligation involves Rs 1,200 cr. Escap projects 7 pc growth rate for India 14 per cent jump in rubber exports likely Exporters told to adopt proactive approach More garment varieties to be quota-free in 2002 'Pvt sector banks wary of servicing farm sector' Import curbs retained on 518 SSI items Market access initiative fund may not take off this year Space constraint hinders SEZ development Organic groundnut exports hold promise Larger machine tool maker participation in MTA 2001 exhibition Bio Fach 2001 expo, a big draw Rs 400-cr. business accrues from CeBIT fair Palm oil use as power plant fuel Samsung wins Delhi subway contract

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APRIL 6, 2001
Dockworkers continue to strike in Santos Small fire at Malacca refinery, operations running normally New weekly global averages Bunker prices for Brazilian ports Crude oil weaker, markets await OPEC cuts

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Panama begins fake certificates inquiry PANAMA'S acting attorney general has opened a public inquiry into the fake maritime certificates scandal. The inquiry team, led by Mercedes Araúz de Grimaldo, is said to have asked f... H&W facing '100m Global black hole Harland and Wolff's auditors have warned that the Belfast yard may not be able to recover almost '100m ($145.6m) in its balance sheet relating to the contractual dispute with Global Marine. ... Operators and union raise stakes at Santos BOTH sides upped the stakes over the weekend as part of an increasingly bitter conflict between terminals and unionised stevedores in Santos, Brazil's biggest port, writes Justin Stares....

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APRIL 6, 2001
HMM faces financial crisis Water depth survey 'suppressed' Jamaica loses third cruise caller Panama to revisit accusations ThyssenKrupp in talks with Babcock Corsica Ferries surprises its rivals Tanjung Pelepas volume surges Melbourne invites box interest MOL plans massive growth Caribs rates plummet Canada's best hope lies at home Fairplay writers win top awards Tuticorin to study channel project Bourbon to focus maritime interest Driver jailed for immigrant deaths Title XI plans to be unveiled Santos strike over soon India rejects box handling hike

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APRIL 6, 2001
Nordic American keeps the profits rolling in The suezmax owner has vastly improved its first quarter performance from a year ago. Venezuelan yard drops action against PDVSA A local Venezuelan yard will get a chance to play a role in PDVSA's tanker newbuilding programme. Gorthon eyes fleet renewal Getting new ships is a high priority but plans depend on freight contracts. Charterers question LNG carrier operations The LNG carrier industry is being given a wake up call on safety. Two more LISCO ships go under the hammer Lithuanian Shipping Co has sold two elderly general cargoships at auction. Mitsui Engineering axes profits forecasts Japanese shipyard Mitsui is restructuring and cutting debt, but is predicting lower profits. Stranded boxes sent to Malaysia Grounded French containership may be refloated as soon as early next week. PELNI takes Jetliner on charter Indonesian ferry operator has taken the Norwegian-built monohull fast ferry on long-term charter. Australia toughens up reef protection laws Shipowners will face fines of more than half a million dollars if they damage the Great Barrier Reef. Saudi Aramco appeal fails Appeal court rules on dispute over shipment of contaminated propane on Baltic Flame.