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West Australia promoting S'pore as transhipment hub
AN 'astounding' number of shippers in Western Australia fear that transhipping goods leads to delays, damage and theft.
New convention bans use of anti-fouling paints
NOL promotes Hickler to CIO
Pakistan team to ask Lloyd's to remove war risk premium

Air and Land Transport

Chirac urges EU aerospace aid after visit to Airbus
THE European Union must agree on aid to shore up Europe's crisis-hit airline companies and the aerospace sector, French President Jacques Chirac said on Saturday after visiting Airbus, the European plane manufacturer based here.
No govt help for Lufthansa, says report
Some European airports may close
BA losing millions every month
HK airport trafffic falls
Air India to close 20 overseas offices
Air Canada unions try to delay layoffs in hearing
US railroads halt shipments of some chemicals

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Shipping News

West Australia promoting S'pore as transhipment hub
AN 'astounding' number of shippers in Western Australia fear that transhipping goods leads to delays, damage and theft.
New convention bans use of anti-fouling paints
NOL promotes Hickler to CIO
Pakistan team to ask Lloyd's to remove war risk premium

Air and Land Transport

Chirac urges EU aerospace aid after visit to Airbus
THE European Union must agree on aid to shore up Europe's crisis-hit airline companies and the aerospace sector, French President Jacques Chirac said on Saturday after visiting Airbus, the European plane manufacturer based here.
No govt help for Lufthansa, says report
Some European airports may close
BA losing millions every month
HK airport trafffic falls
Air India to close 20 overseas offices
Air Canada unions try to delay layoffs in hearing
US railroads halt shipments of some chemicals

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China raises handling fees, drops port premiums Newly established Shenzhen Senbang reports rapid growth OTAL upgrades West Africa services India's foreign trade figures Hong Kong airport fee reductions extended six months Triumph of credulity in airport name change Boeing, ST Aero deliver MD11 freighter to UPS

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OCTOBER 12, 2001
Loss for Geodis group TNT Post shareholder in Internet portal British cargo traffic down 22 per cent Cathay to suspend 4 per cent of flights Banks interested in British rail OTAL upgrades West African services

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Contship Containerlines appoints Inchcape Shipping Services as new agent for Greece Columbus Far East-Americas service grows slowly but surely P&O Nedlloyd to print remote Bill of Lading in South Africa Hyundai Merchant Marine expands in China Ukrainian govt creates national shipping company Evergreen launches its eleventh P-type containership Mega container port proposed for Scotland Long-term objective is 95 berths for Richards Bay Singapore announces new Integrated Simulation Centre MOL launches agency company in Sri Lanka New Dy Chairman for P&O Princess Maputo takes on Durban Ports, shipping lines in Malaysia see no impact from slowdown PTP to purchase South-east Asia's biggest quay cranes Lines issue ultimatum over SA port delays CSX Lines offers ETA for containers GAC eyes Sri Lanka hub OOCL, MISC launch new service - Iberia Scan Express E-chartering conference to be held in London Le Havre starts port expansion project Europe-Asia lines to cut capacity Ethiopian appoints United Transportation as HK agent P&O Ports acquires Australian service company SF Maritime takes over Sinsov Dubai port body sure of growth Transworld Group's Orient Express Lines sets up base in Singapore International soyameal prices firm up following India-South Korea deal Maran assures all aid in boosting gem & jewellery exports Garment exporters seek 'Samadhan' scheme Gopalpur SEZ: TECs to draw up pre-feasibility report MoS moves MoF on reducing war risk premium Annual edible oil imports nearing 50 lakh tonnes Anuga fair may be a major draw despite economic slowdown New measures will help boost engg exports - Bhasin Gujarat Customs chief sees need to streamline import-export trade - New air cargo complex opened in Ahmedabad KPT transfers 55 acres to state govt to rehabilitate quake-hit MbPT observes Hindi fortnight Govt hikes SSI investment ceiling for knitwear items to Rs 5 cr. Anti-dumping duty imposed on BOPP film imports Malaysian road builders wrest 50 pc deals in India Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures TT Club to offer fixed premium to all members IMC expo on call centres on Oct. 18-19 10 Indian firms among Forbes' top 200 Institute for Logistic Studies completes one year

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OCTOBER 12, 2001
MPA finds no evidence of bunkering abuse New company listing in the Netherlands New weekly global averages Bearish IEA report could give OPEC excuse to cut Oil firms on US threats, OPEC cut talk OceanConnect announces new equity partner Seattle and Vancouver soft, rebound could come quick USWC fuel oil prices rebound from the low $120s

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OCTOBER 12, 2001
Genesee & Wyoming taking over South Buffalo Railway «TruckRail Express» WEC Econocaribe to Georgetown BLG aims for growth European airlines battle for state subsidies BAX Global Aseco Danzas AEI Inc Certification success UPS

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OCTOBER 12, 2001
Family business With a base pay of a reported $321,324 a year, the New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association apparently likes to keep jobs in the family. HDW takes over Hellenic After some last minute wavering, Germany's HDW-Ferostaal is now set to own Greece's largest shipyard, Hellenic Shipyards, and ensure the fulfillment oif a $1 billion submarine order Røkke and Russians to divvy up Kværner? Aker Maritime is understood to have held secret talks this week with Kværner's new Russian shareholder, Yukos Oil Security enhancement training at MITAGS MITAGS' small arms and other security enhancement training programs are now open to all companies and organizations. Latin American unions join Trico campaign Brazilian oil workers' and seafarers' unions have launched a new Solidarity Pact with American seafarers who are fighting for the right to join a trade union.

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Petty officer David An receives Coast Guard Medal in Seattle Arlington medical response crew receives governor's lifesaving honor Department of Commerce adds program to warn exporters of foreign trade rules Portland port commissioners postpone airport noise compatibility study Giant Union Pacific locomotive will steam through six states this month

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Owners face massive insurance increases SHIPOWNERS are facing their biggest increases in liability premiums for a decade, and being asked to keep aside more money than ever in case claims across the spectrum get out of hand. Rise... Tonnage tax letdown will 'sink Italian fleet' claims Clerici THE 2002-2004 budget submitted by Silvio Berlusconi's government to the Italian parliament has dashed hopes for the introduction of a tonnage tax system. At the same time, the budget... Hartley is the new face at helm of Stelmar Tankers STELIOS Haji-Iaonnou, the founder of Stelmar Tankers, is stepping down as chairman of the company he steered through a successful initial public offering in New York earlier this year, writes Tony ...

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OCTOBER 12, 2001
Owners tense over relaxed rules P&O Ports proposes merger Doubt over Valdez pipeline Japan, Singapore move closer New chairman for SLPA War risk crews turn to operators ITF targets 80 ships in Australia Le Havre repair yard has new chance Fred Olsen ups H&W stake Kværner investors assess options Forecasts split shipbuilders S'pore unveils $6Bn recovery plan Freeport seeks Japanese funding Amsterdam moved to Alaska SF cruise terminal back on track Franco-Spanish coastal shipping plan

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OCTOBER 12, 2001
IANA takes over Intermodal Expo The intermodal association will take over the trade show, which has been in decline in recent years. UPS out of ocean LCL venture A less-than-containerload service for Asia-U.S. shipments that represented United Parcel Service's first foray into ocean shipping has disbanded, one of the partners said this week. Coast Guard chief calls for greater 'awareness' of traffic entering US ports Enhanced port security will mean finding a "new normalcy" in everyday activities, including greater awareness of the ships, people and cargo that are entering U.S. ports, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. James M. Loy told a Senate subcommittee. Euro airlines push for more aid NOL Group names CIO AAEI calls for perimeter security Intermarine aims for stratosphere with rocket shipment Japan urging Asia customs links CSX Hong Kong unit profits soar Beaumont sets tonnage record Great Western, Hasco to share space Pakistan presses for insurance cuts Port security needs long-term plan: NY port chief

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OCTOBER 12, 2001
Anthrax scarce unlikely to hurt cruise industry A fourth anthrax case was reported in midtown Manhattan Friday. NOL gets new CIO Hans Hickler will help strengthen the group's technology advantage. Carnival makes tactical move The cruise operator jacks up travel agent commissions for all its brands to 20%. Siem seeks quick Amer Reefer deal Investor Kristian Siem confirms involvement in Amer bond saga, but won't be drawn on plans for its reefers. New York ferry business "booming" Sea Containers says its commuter ferries are busy because of the closure of rail links to lower Manhattan. CMA CGM parts with UK president Anthony Cooke leaves French shipping group for personal reasons. Fred Olsen boost for Belfast yard Debt for equity swap raises Harland & Wolff's order hopes. American Club confirms cash call Joe Hughes issues $15m demand to fund losses of expanding P&I insurer. Seascope completes Braemar Tankers deal Shareholders have approved UK broker's takeover of tanker shop. Booz Allen backs OceanConnect Management consultants to invest in internet bunker auction venture. Tokyo Marine clinches chemical COAs Dow and Shell contract to ship 1.3m tons from Canada to Far East. Yukos and Aker "could split Kvaerner" Speculation in Norway suggests possible carve-up of Kvaerner by two main shareholders. NCL cancels Egyptian port calls Cruise line's Norwegian Dream to avoid country on next two Mediterranean cruises. MISC boxship among Hong Kong detentions PSC inspectors held eight ships last month including a containership from the state-owned Malaysian line. Norwegian Majesty caught in Bermuda storm Cruise ship breaks its moorings as storm force winds batter British island.