Shipbuilders in Europe appeal for subsidies EUROPEAN shipbuilders appealed to European Union governments to resume subsidies and file an international trade complaint against South Korean public support for shipyards.
UN seeks funds to charter aid ships
Global phone services for seafarers launched
Shippers' group calls for open environment
Air and Land Transport
US airport security still uneven EVEN as airport security remains the tightest most travellers have ever seen, the type of checks that passengers must undergo can be as varied as the skylines of Austin and Chicago.
Shipbuilders in Europe appeal for subsidies EUROPEAN shipbuilders appealed to European Union governments to resume subsidies and file an international trade complaint against South Korean public support for shipyards.
UN seeks funds to charter aid ships
Global phone services for seafarers launched
Shippers' group calls for open environment
Air and Land Transport
US airport security still uneven EVEN as airport security remains the tightest most travellers have ever seen, the type of checks that passengers must undergo can be as varied as the skylines of Austin and Chicago.
Keppel puts more yards under Keppel FELS control Singapore's Keppel Corporation Limited (KCL) will restructure Keppel Hitachi Zosen Limited (KHZ) under Keppel FELS Limited. The aim is to "create a global leader in servicing the international marine and offshore market."
IMO adopts convention on control of harmful anti-fouling systems A new IMO convention will prohibit the use of harmful organotins in anti-fouling paints used on ships and will establish a mechanism to prevent the potential future use of other harmful substances in anti-fouling systems.
IACS warns on dangers of inadequate onboard manuals "Poorly produced manuals with ambiguous content, together with technical materials presented in languages which cannot be understood by those on board, have contributed to serious accidents and near misses," says the International Association of Classification Societies .
Improved Vancouver marine fuels service ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) and Imperial Oil have commissioned a new double-hull barge to complement existing marine fuels services at Canada's port of Vancouver.
Kursk begins final journey A Russian navy officer looks on as the Kursk submarine is towed underwater to shore by Giant 4 barge. The nuclear submarine plunged to the bottom of the Barents Sea with the loss of all her crew after...
Kvaerner admits profits peril on eve of cash plea KVAERNER issued a profits warning yesterday on the eve of a critical investor presentation organised to solicit subscribers to a recapitalisation of up to NKr2bn ($232m) to stave off bankruptcy. ...
Bourbon's 12-ship plan shows offshore spirit FRANCE'S Groupe Bourbon has revealed it is to order more than a dozen offshore supply ships over the next five years in its bid to become a leader in the deep offshore services market. ...
Shipowners face crippling hikes in cover BASIC hull and machinery insurance for shipowners has begun to rocket in price, in line with huge increases being charged for war risk cover. Insurance market sources said that underwriters...
Bergesen eyes 51% in Krupp Seeschiffahrt Bergesen, Norway's leading bulk shipping group, is reported to have acquired a 51% stake in Krupp Seeschiffahrt, which operates some of the world's largest dry bulk vessels, just days a...
Gorton: No chance for ocean policy change Prospects for ocean shipping policy to be revisited by Congress in the near future are dim, said a former senator who helped craft recent legislation.
FAA tightens security rules The Federal Aviation Administration has tightened its cargo security rules in the wake of the U.S. and British air strikes in Afghanistan.
EU won't ease airline aid rules The European Union will lay down strict conditions Wednesday for government aid to airlines following the hijackings of U.S. airliners Sept. 11.
TNT Express construit un nouveau complexe à Brucargo La pose de la première pierre a donné le coup d’envoi officiel des travaux d’expansion de TNT Express à Brucargo hier mardi. Ce nouveau site permettra non seulement une nouvelle augmentation des volumes à Bruxelles mais contribuera en outre à améliorer les conditions de travail du personnel. L’expansion du centre représente un investissement de 22,5 mio. d’EUR.
L’Administration reconnaît que l’organisation du service de pilotage laisse à désirer La réunion lundi après-midi entre Jan Strubbe, le directeur-général de l’Administration des Voies Navigables et de la Marine (AWZ), et les pilotes a toutefois mené à la suspension de la grève du zèle pour une semaine. L’Administration aura donc une semaine pour satisfaire aux exigences des pilotes. Tant les pilotes que l’AWZ se montrent positifs quant à l’issue et d’ici une semaine, tous les problèmes devraient être résolus.
Transsteel Line mise sur les trafics conventionnels shortsea Depuis quelques années, Transaf, le bureau d’expédition du groupe sidérurgique Arbed à Anvers, opère son propre service de ligne shortsea entièrement basé que les tonnages générés par ledit groupe. Ce service est exploité sous le nom de Transsteel Line. Transaf, en coopération avec Rhenus Alpina Agencies ouvre désormais ce service à d’autres chargeurs. Transaf continue d’assurer la responsabilité de l’exploitation du service de ligne régulière, tandis que Rhenus Alpina Agencies se charge de la commercialisation de la ligne. En tant que booking agent pour Transsteel Line Rhenus Alpina Agencies intervient pour l’apport des cargaisons non-Arbed.
Europe-Inde/Pakistan: EPIC envisage un accroissement de capacité, mais... Le groupe EPIC qui opère entre l’Europe du Nord, l’Inde et le Pakistan va-t-il donner à sa flotte une nouvelle grandeur d’échelle, passant de 7 PC de 2.800 TEU à 7 PC de l’ordre de 3.500/3.600 TEU? Théoriquement l’idée serait d’atteindre cet objectif en avril/mai de l’année prochaine, mais rien n’est moins sûr. Certes, il y a un accord de principe entre les partenaires, mais des doutes subsistent sur l’opportunité de respecter ce délai, d’aucuns estimant qu’il est peut-être préférable de temporiser quelque peu.
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