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PSA reported to be bidding for Lang Corp
PSA Corporation is reported to be about to bid for Australian ports operator and logistics giant Lang Corporation.
Slot exchange deal in Far East-Middle East trade
UK detains cruise ship with safety problems
Row breaks out over IACS chairman's speech
Shipping industry slams Greenpeace's recycling claims

Air and Land Transport

Merger of major China airlines to take at least 2 yrs
CHINA's bold plan to create three internationally competitive airline giants will take at least two years to complete, giving smaller carriers a chance to swoop for a share of the growing domestic market, analysts said.
Cathay dispute has little impact on cargo terminals
Auckland Airport to fight regulator's price control plan
US airlines' on-time rate at 30-mth high
ANA to launch charter flight to China
China starts work on rail link to Tibet
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PSA reported to be bidding for Lang Corp
PSA Corporation is reported to be about to bid for Australian ports operator and logistics giant Lang Corporation.
Slot exchange deal in Far East-Middle East trade
UK detains cruise ship with safety problems
Row breaks out over IACS chairman's speech
Shipping industry slams Greenpeace's recycling claims

Air and Land Transport

Merger of major China airlines to take at least 2 yrs
CHINA's bold plan to create three internationally competitive airline giants will take at least two years to complete, giving smaller carriers a chance to swoop for a share of the growing domestic market, analysts said.
Cathay dispute has little impact on cargo terminals
Auckland Airport to fight regulator's price control plan
US airlines' on-time rate at 30-mth high
ANA to launch charter flight to China
China starts work on rail link to Tibet
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JULY 9, 2001
BDP, G-Log in 10-year deal The freight forwarder will integrate G-Log's supply chain management software into its existing infrastructure. APL opens trans-Atlantic link with Caribbean, C. America The carrier has added Central America, the Caribbean islands and the Caribbean coast of South America to its services. Alitalia signs with SkyTeam carriers The accords with Air France and Delta are expected to pave the way for the Italian flag carrier to join the SkyTeam alliance. Cathay cuts flights in pilots dispute The carrier, in the seventh day of a work action by pilots, is also putting some restrictions on cargo. Andrew Gibson, former maritime administrator, dies Vancouver sees positive outlook China railway plans logistics park Neu Group acquires Thyssen's bulk shipping division Unions scuttle Bangladesh strike Kintetsu reorganizes U.S. operations Crowley Logistics to run Ford's Amazon terminal Maritime groups call for WTO to free shipping Typhoon snarls sea, air traffic Georgia ports handle record volume

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PTP sees 40 per cent growth Hyundai China focuses on container business Apply now for the Seatrade Awards 2002 NKK lays newbuilding keel KLM first European carrier to fly next generation B737-900 Lufthansa Cargo's new animal transport service New Kuehne & Nagel International AG board member

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JULY 9, 2001
Strikes at Iberia and Cathay Cathay Sabena daughters up for sale Continental to sell stake in Express Carriers boycott Brussels airport Atlas Air promotes Fred De Leeuw Forad Air trucker for BA New management Lufthansa Cargo in UK

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Able Shipping completes a year of operations - Plans to enter breakbulk, reefer services soon Anti-dumping duties only on SBR 1900 series Wheat exporters awaiting Sept. demand pick-up D&B, ECGC join hands to provide website for exporters ESC move for tie-ups with Singapore cos in electronics Top 3 rubber nations to buy up stocks to bolster prices! Jaitley asks MoPT to formulate schemes to attract cruise-liners AAI infrastructure plan to boost air traffic in North-East TCI plans to branch out overseas State government plans to set up AEZs at Aurangabad, Nagpur Finance Ministry may not back farm export subsidy plan Inflation rate dips Tax holiday draws 100 units to Kutch dist. FCI suspends rice release under tender accepted in April Use e-communication to expand business, urges Joint DGFT Forex reserves up by $ 177 m Rana: Action plan to revive textile industry, exports on anvil Stamp & Sales Tax Acts in for change Assocham urges early wheat export quota policy Forex reserves up by $ 118 million to $ 43,278 million IIJS to be exclusive trade show for 3 years Advantages of Surat SEZ highlighted at Federation of Gujarat Industries' seminar Int'l garments fair in Delhi from July 14

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JULY 9, 2001
IEA worries about winter squeeze on oil Big spread between bid/offer in Rotterdam barge trade Arab Gulf prices rise with Platts/tighter avails Korea starts week with steady prices Singapore fixing levels little changed in slow market Singapore: MPA warns against delivery of "Cappuccino Bunkers" Oil prices firm as US crude oil imports seen lower in weeks ahead

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JULY 9, 2001
ISO 9002 certification 4th Iberian Logistics Symposium Hangartner on new ground Kombiverkehr takes a new turn The Lufthansa Ark soars «Separate freight and passengers» The Swissair Group Alitalia United Airlines Jet Aviation Handling Panalpina opens additional branches in USA

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JULY 9, 2001
US railroad association figures for June show decline in rail carload traffic numbers Orient Oversees Container Line christens new 5,500-teu OOCL FRANCE in Shanghai Port of Tacoma goes with Father & Son for Maersk terminal break room move Precision Castparts wins $130 million contract for five-year series of aircraft engine castings Port of Bellingham bumps up contracts for construction of Squalicum Mall replacement

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Heaven sends Russian cargoship miracle to survivors of aircraft crash Mike Smith was not a religious man. But when he ditched his single engine airplane into the cold, raging North Pacific sea, he prayed ' and boy, somebody came through. Mr Smith was on... Independent debacle sparks ship cover chaos SHIPOWNERS and marine brokers are calling for cast-iron assurances over the strength of insurance carriers and their backers, as chaos spreads in the wake of the failure of once-prominent UK operat... Swan Reefer takes over Vestey's Star Reefers Swan Reefer is taking over the Vestey Group's Star Reefers business in a $35m deal which transforms the Oslo-listed company into one of the largest refrigerated shipping operators in the worl... Clarksons buys 49% stake in Paris broker IN linE with its expansion programme, Clarksons has announced its acquisition of a 49% shareholding in the Paris-based shipbroking company Agence General d'Affretement. The link will...

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JULY 9, 2001
Abu Dhabi box fleet under arrest Toll hike may fund Canal expansion Evergreen in marijuana probe Arcadia cleared to sail UK needs 'fewer ferry services' Oman relents on cruise visas Riverwijs moves into Dampier Monsoon adds to Qasim's woes CMA CGM close to Cagliari stake Swan buys Star Reefers for $35M Protesters target G-8 cruise ship Singapore ship stock delisted Chittagong hit by further strike Paris agrees fresh aid for SNCM Adriatic ferry sector levels off Officer killed in lifeboat accident Jamaica fears banana future Intertanko welcomes bunker move Supercats in more trouble Dutch take river knowhow to US Antofagasta counts cost of strike Italian yard eyes up CMR Commodore files restructure plan Ocean Glory certificates withdrawn

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JULY 9, 2001
Flender Werft Receives Containership Orders Atlantic Market Freight Rates Fall Steadily Noble Drilling Rig Damaged in Severe Weather Statoil Commences Drilling Off Faroe Islands Woldwide Offshore Rig Utilization Plummets Lehman Bros.: General Maritime Is A Strong Buy

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JULY 9, 2001
Green group battles Jebsen Environmental campaigners attack Atle Jebsen for bringing panamaxes to Spitsbergen. Skaugen profits climb Shipowner IM Skaugen triples interim profit, but gas activities look less strong. Wan Hai boxship ablaze A containership belonging to Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines is reported to be on fire. APL extends reach The US line is offering European shippers links to the Caribbean and Central America - and vice versa. Clarksons may launch more French raids The UK firm is not ruling out further French expansion after buying 49% of Paris-based dry cargo broker AGA. Swan spends $35m on star deal Ugly ducking finds a stellar future in deal to take over 24 ship Vestey fleet. General Dynamics extends takeover offer again The US shipbuilder is awaiting government approval to buy out the Newport News yard. Israel's Zim stake could be sold by October The race to buy the state's share of the Ofer-managed boxship operator could be over sooner than expected. WG&A profits soar Philippines shipowner William Gothong & Aboitiz is reversing its loss-making trend with healthy first quarter results. Pilot error cited in Daewoo chopper crash Investigators say low altitude flying may have caused the Daewoo shipyard's fatal helicopter accident last week. Cho Yang board to get the boot Board of directors at troubled Korean liner firm given their marching orders as it tries to cut costs. Agip ties up Valles newbuilding Valles John Koo is in celebratory mood again after fixing the last of his aframax newbuildings on time-charter. OMI takes second Kulukundis tanker OMI Corp, headed by Craig Stevenson (right), can not stop buying tankers. Attika's Arcadia released to sail Great Lakes US authorities allow ship to carry on cruising after failing series of health inspections.