Pelepas in drive to promote itself as multi-user port [SINGAPORE] The new Malaysian port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has launched an advertising blitz to help change an industry perception that it is more a dedicated Maersk-Sealand port than a multi-user one.
ST Marine wins $98m deal for offshore vessels from Tidewater
Aker Maritime wants to merge shipyards with Kvaerner: report
Chu Kong Shipping to expand into logistics
Air and Land Transport
UPS orders US$6b worth of aircraft from Airbus [LOUISVILLE, Kentucky] United Parcel Service said it has ordered 60 Airbus Industrie freighters, in a US$6 billion (S$10.38 billion) deal that is the largest aircraft buy ever by the package delivery giant.
Indian airlines suffer losses due to Delhi fog
Northwest to pay US$7.1m settlement
Unruly passenger interrupts flight to Hongkong
TWA board okays bankruptcy protection plan, sale to American
China delays meeting with airlines on industry overhaul
Continental wins case against United over luggage limits
Dubai air passenger traffic up 14.6%
Features
On the global track [SINGAPORE] THE purchase of US-based GATX Logistics by the APL container shipping arm of Neptune Orient Lines Ltd is just the latest in the latter's increasingly aggressive strategy to be a full-service provider of supply chain management from door to door.
Pelepas in drive to promote itself as multi-user port [SINGAPORE] The new Malaysian port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has launched an advertising blitz to help change an industry perception that it is more a dedicated Maersk-Sealand port than a multi-user one.
ST Marine wins $98m deal for offshore vessels from Tidewater
Aker Maritime wants to merge shipyards with Kvaerner: report
Chu Kong Shipping to expand into logistics
Air and Land Transport
UPS orders US$6b worth of aircraft from Airbus [LOUISVILLE, Kentucky] United Parcel Service said it has ordered 60 Airbus Industrie freighters, in a US$6 billion (S$10.38 billion) deal that is the largest aircraft buy ever by the package delivery giant.
Indian airlines suffer losses due to Delhi fog
Northwest to pay US$7.1m settlement
Unruly passenger interrupts flight to Hongkong
TWA board okays bankruptcy protection plan, sale to American
China delays meeting with airlines on industry overhaul
Continental wins case against United over luggage limits
Dubai air passenger traffic up 14.6%
Features
On the global track [SINGAPORE] THE purchase of US-based GATX Logistics by the APL container shipping arm of Neptune Orient Lines Ltd is just the latest in the latter's increasingly aggressive strategy to be a full-service provider of supply chain management from door to door.
Pelepas in drive to promote itself as multi-user port [SINGAPORE] The new Malaysian port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has launched an advertising blitz to help change an industry perception that it is more a dedicated Maersk-Sealand port than a multi-user one.
ST Marine wins $98m deal for offshore vessels from Tidewater
Aker Maritime wants to merge shipyards with Kvaerner: report
Chu Kong Shipping to expand into logistics
Air and Land Transport
UPS orders US$6b worth of aircraft from Airbus [LOUISVILLE, Kentucky] United Parcel Service said it has ordered 60 Airbus Industrie freighters, in a US$6 billion (S$10.38 billion) deal that is the largest aircraft buy ever by the package delivery giant.
Indian airlines suffer losses due to Delhi fog
Northwest to pay US$7.1m settlement
Unruly passenger interrupts flight to Hongkong
TWA board okays bankruptcy protection plan, sale to American
China delays meeting with airlines on industry overhaul
Continental wins case against United over luggage limits
Dubai air passenger traffic up 14.6%
Features
On the global track [SINGAPORE] THE purchase of US-based GATX Logistics by the APL container shipping arm of Neptune Orient Lines Ltd is just the latest in the latter's increasingly aggressive strategy to be a full-service provider of supply chain management from door to door.
UPS to acquire Fritz Cos. for $450 million The package carrier, seeking a broader role on the global logistics stage, has agreed to acquire Fritz Cos., the large U.S. freight forwarder.
FedEx, Postal Service announce alliance The deal is expected to generate $7 billion in revenue for FedEx and $1 billion in savings for the Postal Service over the next seven years.
TWA agrees to buyout offer from American American Airlines will acquire most of Trans World Airlines Inc.'s assets for about $500 million in a deal announced today.
Airborne sees 4Q loss; plans rate hike
CF plans to expand in Mexico City, Laredo
Report: UPS eyeing Manila hub
China OKs construction of massive container port
China Shipping Group to launch Atlantic service in April
Giuliani slams Port Authority's management of N.Y. airports
Iberia pilots threaten to block Air Europa takeover
Peter Finnerty joins Wallenius Lines Holdings
PNV, truckers' telecom and Web provider, shuts down
Grand Alliance to boost capacity in Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trades
Tidewater on $305 million newbuilding spree Tidewater Inc. announced today that it has signed contracts with two Far East shipyards for the construction of eight vessels as part of Tidewater's new build program announced in January 2000. It has also announced that its subsidiary, Quality Shipyard L.L.C., will build a total of four vessels.
Patent for Maritrans double hull technique Maritrans Operating Partners L.P., a subsidiary of Maritrans Inc. has obtained a patent on its proprietary process for rebuilding single hull tank vessels with internal double hulls.
Dominica enters registry market Latest arrival on the international ship registry scene: the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Spain casts doubt on Castor quality THE American Bureau of Shipping said it was reviewing the case file of the stricken tanker Castor after Spanish maritime authorities described the ship as "sub-standard", casting doubt on her condition prior to the main deck cracking in severe weather on New Year's Eve.
Focus on ship safety not ports of refuge says Spain WE have started the year in Spain with a maritime emergency as a result of the incident involving the vessel Castor, a situation followed closely by this newspaper over the past few days.
Anek's Zabetakis to lead ferry owners STELIOS Zabetakis, chief executive of Crete's Anek Lines, has taken over at the helm of the troubled Greek Coastal Ferry Owners' Union, filling the spot left vacant after the suicide last year of Pantelis Sfinias.
World Shipholding extends offer for remaining Osprey Maritime shares JOHN Fredriksen's World Shipholding has extended its general offer for Osprey Maritime until January 26.
Call to push potential of UK marine exports A call to arms has been issued to UK Marine Industries plc.
All pollutants removed from river wrecked Lagik WORK to remove the wreck of the coaster Lagik from the river Nene at Port Sutton Bridge is proceeding well. The ship remains in position, blocking the entire waterway, but all 23 tonnes of diesel fuel and other potential pollutants have now been removed.
Mediterranean trades growth plan at OOCL ORIENT Overseas Container Line wants to raise its presence in the Mediterranean but has shelved plans for any substantial expansion in the north-south trades.
FEFC opts for fewer, select summits FAR Eastern Freight Conference members are hoping to inject greater authority into their regular meetings by restricting attendance to top personnel, writes Janet Porter.
Les actions de la douane belge prennent de l’ampleur Comme on le prévoyait dans notre édition d’hier, la grève du zèle et les actions perlées des fonctionnaires douaniers s’étendent de plus en plus. Dans un appel lancé au ministre compétent Didier Reynders (Finances), le front syndical commun exige en plus des 195 fonctionnaires promis l’engagement immédiat de 200 personnes provenant de la réserve de recrutement. A partir de la semaine prochaine, des actions sont aussi attendues aux autres services des finances.
OOCL met ses concepts logistiques au service d’investisseurs européens en Chine L’armement OOCL va bien. L’année 2000 aura été l’occasion outre le fait de renforcer sa situation financière, de procéder à d’importants développements sur le plan des produits. “Nous restons fidèles à notre politique qui est axée sur une croissance organique, en mettant l’accent sur les trois segments de trafics Est-Ouest, en maîtrisant les coûts, en maintenant les alliances, mais surtout en nous différençiant de la concurrence, notamment dans les domaines IT et de la logistique, en la devançant par les innovations. En matière de technologie d’information, nous avons 5 ans d’avance sur les autres et veillerons à ce que cela reste ainsi”... Ted Wang, nouveau président managing director de OOCL (Europe) Ltd, a présenté mardi dernier à Londres, lors d’un face à la presse, une image particulèrement positive de son armement. Il était assisté pour ce faire des principaux cadres européens impliqués dans les diverses activités.
Cottew accepts improved Fredriksen offer Major remaining shareholders sell up after World Shipholding lifts offer price.
Oshima scoops Masterbulk order Singapore-based owner looks to Japan for open hatch bulker quartet.
Corsica set for Channel run Mediterranean ferry firm set to restart Newhaven to Dieppe run.
Stena AB takes Stena Line challenge Shareholders have given consent for the complete takeover of troubled Swedish ferry operator Stena Line by parent Stena AB.
Maritime Direct axes staff in restructure Another e-commerce venture is rethinking its strategy in the harsh light of 2001.
Tidewater confirms 12 newbuildings The US offshore giant has ordered eight ships in Asia and four in the US.
Nordic American logs record results Suezmax highs are netting Nordic American shareholders almost double last year's dividend.
Fredriksen extends Osprey share offer Shareholders get another two weeks to mull World Shipholding's unconditional offer.
Solstad buys into newbuildings Norway's Solstad Offshore has taken stakes in two companies set up to own newbuildings at Ulstein Verft.
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