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Port Klang plans expansion as cargo volumes increase
MALAYSIA's growing Klang ports, Northport and Westport, are preparing for container volume booms as throughput goals expand.
Training in modern ship simulators may prevent major disasters
HK-Singapore port rivalry heats up in southern China
Pirates still holding ship captain hostage
Intercargo welcomes FMC decision
K Line to split S'pore unit into two companies

Air and Land Transport

United Airlines to end HK-New York service
UNITED Airlines United Airlines Corp said yesterday it is ending its Hong Kong-New York service from Aug 30, blaming weak demand and regulatory issues.
International Lease to make joint bid for National
Beijing airport gets nod to buy Xian airport stake
US govt to appeal American Airlines antitrust ruling
Cathay meets pilots again to settle dispute
JAL plane returns to airport after engine trouble

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Port Klang plans expansion as cargo volumes increase
MALAYSIA's growing Klang ports, Northport and Westport, are preparing for container volume booms as throughput goals expand.
Training in modern ship simulators may prevent major disasters
HK-Singapore port rivalry heats up in southern China
Pirates still holding ship captain hostage
Intercargo welcomes FMC decision
K Line to split S'pore unit into two companies

Air and Land Transport

United Airlines to end HK-New York service
UNITED Airlines United Airlines Corp said yesterday it is ending its Hong Kong-New York service from Aug 30, blaming weak demand and regulatory issues.
International Lease to make joint bid for National
Beijing airport gets nod to buy Xian airport stake
US govt to appeal American Airlines antitrust ruling
Cathay meets pilots again to settle dispute
JAL plane returns to airport after engine trouble

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JUNE 27, 2001
Bush wants to put Mexican truck ban in reverse The House voted to prohibit Mexican trucks from greater access to U.S. roads until they meet U.S. safety standards. Ports warned on productivity Growing port congestion could drive shippers to other modes of transportation unless immediate steps are taken to improve efficiency, executives said Tuesday. Grimaldi acquires control of ACL The deal creates one of the world's largest operators of roll-on, roll off multipurpose cargo ships. EU-Korea shipbuilding talks fail The European Union is poised to take its shipbuilding dispute with South Korea to the World Trade Organization next week after talks collapsed in Belgium. CP Ships shuffles management Thunder Bay bulk terminal sold Edwin Dickinson, longtime maritime executive, dies Bonner nomination goes to Senate Panebianco swaps jobs at FMC Rice facility shut at Baton Rouge U.S. expands port rat inspections Veredex gets CNF investment $1M for Tampa port growth Ship seized as anti-piracy conference opens

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Yicheng Logistics Los Angeles Inc newly set up Sino-US trade grows steadily Evergreen launches Ever Eagle MSC upgrades India service Co-ordination mechanism established in Shanghai Start-up of K Line Pte Ltd Cosco company established Maersk Logistics takes on new IT DOT awards Alaska exemptions Atlas promotes new directors JFK redevelopment forges ahead

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JUNE 27, 2001
Sabena needs 1 billion euro; the courts are studying the situation Grimaldi near acquisition ACL Cho Yang Benelux in surseance Bush to avert American Airlines strike 6,000 jobs cut at Deutsche Bahn

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Autonomous body on ship-breaking in offing Chellaram Shipping's m.v. Darya Gyan makes maiden call at Vizag Port CSLA members upset at recent notification on MTO, MTD - request to hold, seek dialogue Anti-dumping duty on caffeine, theophylline mooted Wheat export quota notified Modest cement export target fixed Chinese keen on mobike JVs Korea drops probe against Indian combed yarn Focus on Alang at global summit on ship recycling IA slashes fares in five sectors Rlys sets up task force on steel traffic Cabinet clears Rs 116-cr. package to revamp CIWTC Goa studying SEZ route to industrial growth MNCs logging-in to Hyderabad CLE makes out case for higher drawback rates Competition Bill gets Cabinet clearance India seeks modifications in TRIPs agreement

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JUNE 27, 2001
Bunker prices for Brazilian ports Mixed reviews from Argentinean markets this week Prices not budging as avails remain limited in South Africa Amply supplied Arab Gulf market sees some keen competition Suez price discounting expected to decrease next month Oil softer as US stock build eradicates fear of summer shortage Saudi posted prices fall, Bakri soon ready for Dammam

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Hoyer Railserv with rail4chem Hellmann takes over Rohde & Liesenfeld GeoLogistics Cooperation in road transport New Salerno-Bari block train Transflandre DCS: a new container line service EWS and SNCF: «Channel Freight» New services from Daventry ACI reorganizes 4 m-RoMo through Switzerland Ökombi: Foreign customers boost volumes The Swissair Group is restructuring CF Airfreight

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JUNE 27, 2001
WQIS offers protection against tougher state pollution laws The largest underwriter of marine pollution liability insurance in the U.S. is now offering two new insurance endorsements to protect the marine community from increased state legislation.

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JUNE 27, 2001
Washington State Tourism seeking port reps to participate in policy summit in November Washington governor's wife leads delegation to France to expand trade and tourism Sea school commissions new brigantine in Tacoma ceremony Dept of Transportation approves Alaska Airline's application to begin daily service at Reagan National Port of Vancouver, USA agreement with ST Services increases liquid bulk ship calls from 10 to 25

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PSI Scrapping Hailed by Uganda Importers, But... URC to Lease Out Water Vessels Dar Container Terminal Engages 10 More Sniffer Dogs Auditors Rap IMO Managers for 'Free Spending'

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Troops and tracker free hijacked ships The Selayang, hijacked in the Strait of Malacca last week, was arrested in Indonesia, while the Tirta Niaga, stormed by pirates on Sunday, was returned to Malaysia. The arrest of the Shell-... Bimco head Finn Frandsen to retire THE secretary-general of the Baltic and International Maritime Council, Finn Frandsen, has announced that he is to retire at the end of this year after ten years in charge of the biggest internatio... Cho Yang pins hopes for survival on receiver THE beleaguered container line Cho Yang believes that court appointed manager S Bae can keep the company out of liquidation. "Mr S Bae, our former senior managing director, has been n... American Eagle set to fly in $144m flotation According to industry sources, the company's initial public offering has been twice over-subscribed. As a result, the Neptune Orient Lines' subsidiary is expected to price close...

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JUNE 27, 2001
Blues on the Danube EPS to take over Ajman Qatar seals LNG deal with Edison Investment return hits P&I Dubai crackdown on sub-standard ships CP Ships strengthens management Tropicale re-launch delayed Pirates hold tanker master ransom Grounding closes Sepetiba channel Tokyo close to easing tanker curbs Shun Tak unruffled by ferry rival Korea rejects EU claims Spain tipped to buy Docenave fleet Chile agents back privatisation fight Brazilian maritime czar hits out Caribbean co-operation closer Brisbane plans cruise terminal Korea/EU shipbuilding talks fail

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Louis Dreyfus Citrus décide d’agrandir son Juice Terminal à Gand Le producteur de jus de fruits Louis Dreyfus Citrus a décidé de sensiblement développer son terminal du Sifferdok et d’y déployer de nouvelles activités. Le groupe a l’intention d’y produire des “multi”, c’est-à-dire des mélanges de jus de fruits complétés par certaines vitamines ou fibres. LD Citrus aborde de la sorte un tout nouveau marché. Des négociations ont été entamées avec l’Entreprise portuaire de Gand concernant des terrains supplémentaires en vue de réaliser les plans d’expansion. Le montant de l’investissement supplémentaire n’est pas encore fixé. Les ports français en léger recul au 1er trimestre 2001 Au 1er trimestre de l’année 2001, les ports français ont traité globalement 84,5 mio de tonnes (Mt) de marchandises, soit -1,8% par rapport au 1er trimestre 2000 qui avait affiché +5% par rapport à la même période de 1999. InSites révèle que l’e-commerce stagne en Belgique Le bureau belge de recherche en marketing et de consultance en internet InSites a publié sa cinquième analyse semestrielle du commerce électronique en Belgique. Elle révèle qu’entre mars 2000 et mars 2001, les dépenses des internautes via le net ont été de 20 mia. de BEF, soit autant que lors de la période entre octobre 1999 et octobre 2000. Par contre, elle indique également que les achats sur les sites belges sont en hausse de 20%, les nouveaux-venus sur le net étant moins orientés sur les sites marchands internationaux que les pionniers.

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JUNE 27, 2001
Indonesian Navy rescues hijacked tanker The Selayang was carrying 3,500 tonnes of oil products to Labuan, Malaysia. New ship database tool to benefit shipowners The website allows easy completion of vessel questionaries required by charterers. USCG gets first nod for 2002 budget The budget proposal will now go to the Senate for the second approval. CP Ships prepares for public listing The expected spin-off from Canadian Pacific has shuffled its new management team. Cammell Laird staff dwindles further The UK yard's receiver has laid off another 146 workers. EU and Korea shipbuilding talks stall World Trade Organization could settle subsidy row as war of words continues. Stolt-Nielsen borrows $225m The loss-making chemical tanker owner is earmarking a loan for "general corporate" use. Investors rush to buy IM Skaugen bonds The Norwegian shipowner's convertible note issue proved very popular, the company has revealed. Isle of Man ferry laments May dip Loss of famous TT Races hit passenger numbers at Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. OOCL orders two more boxships at Samsung Hong Kong liner operator takes series of 7,400-teu ships on order at Korean yard to six worth $480m. Aboitiz to retain WG&A stake The power and banking group will not be bailing out of newly profitable Philippines ferry company just yet. APL devolves power in Scandinavia The US container line has formed a joint venture to bring management closer to customers. GulfMark Offshore delays share issue Unfavourable market conditions have prompted the Houston offshore vessel operator to hold fire.