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IMO moves closer to mandatory ballast water management
MANDATORY ballast water management planning is just around the corner and takes longer to implement than the industry realises, experts say.
Keppel FELS clinches another contract and bonus for excellence
China pledges US$5m to clear Mekong rapids
Ukrainian aircraft carrier in China for refitting

Air and Land Transport

Cathay Pacific's earnings dive 87% to HK$657m
CATHAY Pacific Airways said yesterday its profits plunged 87 per cent to HK$657 million last year, when it was hurt by the Sept 11 attacks, the troubled global economy and a dispute with pilots.
Airbus differs on airports' superjumbo expenses
Virgin Blue, Air NZ consider linking Aussie networks
SIA Cargo adds new freighter services
Boeing may lose US$3b long-range 777 order from EVA
American, Turkish airlines in talks to codeshare flights to Kabul
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IMO moves closer to mandatory ballast water management
MANDATORY ballast water management planning is just around the corner and takes longer to implement than the industry realises, experts say.
Keppel FELS clinches another contract and bonus for excellence
China pledges US$5m to clear Mekong rapids
Ukrainian aircraft carrier in China for refitting

Air and Land Transport

Cathay Pacific's earnings dive 87% to HK$657m
CATHAY Pacific Airways said yesterday its profits plunged 87 per cent to HK$657 million last year, when it was hurt by the Sept 11 attacks, the troubled global economy and a dispute with pilots.
Airbus differs on airports' superjumbo expenses
Virgin Blue, Air NZ consider linking Aussie networks
SIA Cargo adds new freighter services
Boeing may lose US$3b long-range 777 order from EVA
American, Turkish airlines in talks to codeshare flights to Kabul
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China Shipping, Zim expand slot exchange Ro-ros continue to roll at GPA Port of Oakland and BNSF open joint intermodal terminal Zim Logistics opens owned branch in Shanghai Deutsche Post World Net records 2 pc revenue earnings Leading developments at SIA and Thai Airways Air France Cargo signs with GF-X Continental Airlines to resume daily flights to Narita

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MARCH 6, 2002
Mont Blanc Tunnel open this month British Airports happy with new landing charges Load factor Northwest up No bankruptcy Holt Group Carrier division Hyundai bought by Wallenius Wilhelmsen 'Campus service' UPS New solutions for freight services in Afghanistan Positive February volumes BA

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Uniglory, Wan Hai jointly offer weekly express service linking Japan, Taiwan & HK Delmas weaves Asia into East African network NYK consolidates intra-Asian container operations NOL builds on strengths & talent of APL management team Evergreen to register ships in UK Asia-N America box volumes climb to 3-yr high in 2001 P&O Group's new website Jurong Port volumes to jump with bigger Zim ships calling Naples plans box transhipment terminal 32 berths possible at Ngqura port Savannah, Brunswick ports notch 8.1 pc growth in roro operations Number of ships passing Suez Canal hits record Hanjin Taipei enters into Pendulum II service Maersk to expand Rotterdam terminal Ecu-Line offers services to Egypt Kalmar container straddle carrier family wins a spate of orders K Line launches own subsidiary in Singapore New Platinum corridor links Maputo with Walvis Bay Fujairah port cargo throughput up by 20 pc P&O Nedlloyd, CP Ships to introduce vessels with more reefer capacity Cargo handling tariff increase at Manila Revenue Secretary explains reasons for deferring tonnage tax LNG shipping policy put in deep freezer 23rd All India Major Ports Hockey Tournament begins Interactive meeting held with Nhava-Sheva CFS operators - MANSA Silver Jubilee Year Celebrations A-I to put Guwahati on global map QRs on several agricultural products lifted Government to keep tab on Chinese products Govt evolving ambitious Rs 4,250-cr. plan to develop export infrastructure Sinha's Budget erodes EoUs, FTZs' profitability Credit offtake surge pointer of industrial growth Budget low on rhetoric, high on sensibility, says CII's chief economist Wheat exports at 50 lakh tonnes Indo-Sudan Joint Commission to meet in Delhi soon Speakers at IMC note positive features in 2002-03 Budget 11th batch of Export Import Workshop on 'Budget Implications' workshop at IMC on Friday

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MARCH 6, 2002
Tight avails on the US East Coast Head of East-West Centre says oil prices could drop to $15 a barrel in 2003 Report from Southern African bunker markets Fujairah and Suez market snapshot O.W Bunker set up new offices in the Netherlands Crude oil falls as Norway might extend production cut, IEA says Russia should not follow Chile market report from Pacsa New port to boost Bahrain as regional hub Brazil bunkers remain steady Rotterdam morning market report Posted price changes in Jeddah and Dammam

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MARCH 6, 2002
Losses for Air Canada Dragonair Cargo Pilot Air Freight upgrades products United Cargo expands refund policy Korean Air seeks antitrust immunity Khalifa Airways China Southern Airlines upgrades flights Inland shipping freight market, week 09, 25th February/1st March, 2002 China: Old rail revisited Nit League, Arc unite to improve rail competition Roadway Express Improves Transit Times

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MARCH 6, 2002
Port of New Orleans slams Bush decision on steel tariffs The Port of New Orleans was among the first maritime interests to condemn President Bush's decision to impose tariffs and quotas on imported steel. Radio Holland Group becomes independent Following a management buyout, SRH Marine has now become an independent entity that will take the name Radio Holland Group USCG publishes ballast water ANPR The U.S. Coast Guard has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) dealing with ballast water treatment Singapore owner gets ballast water management certification World Tankers Management is Singapore's first tanker operator in Singapore to have its fleet certified under Lloyd's Register's new BWMP

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MARCH 6, 2002
Port of Seattle looking at new cruise terminal at Pier 91 Matson files for modest rate increase Port of Anacortes wants input on March Point Property plans DOT planning to hire 30,000 airport screeners Burlington Northern will operate Oakland's joint intermodal terminal

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Europe steels itself for transatlantic trade war THE global economy witnessed what could be the first shots in a trade war yesterday as the European Union launched a scathing attack on the US decision to impose a maximum 30% import tariff on several types of imported steel, describing it as a "clear violation of World Trade Organisation rules". Domestic industry critics warn of backlash DOMESTIC critics of the Bush administration's steel trade policy reacted with disappointment and dire warnings of the potential consequences to Tuesday's decision to impose sweeping new tariffs on imports of steel into the US. P&O Nedlloyd axes 130 British officers on eve of full year results ANGLO-DUTCH container line P&O Nedlloyd is to axe a further 130 British officers, despite having recently flagged a number of boxships with the Red Ensign.

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MARCH 6, 2002
What's driving cruise rivalry? Simon says sale 'well under way' Swan Hellenic buys R Eight K Line lifts steam coal volumes Lines begin to leave Suape HHI passes 1,000 ship milestone Japanese tighten box security Ministers agree on Schelde plans Santos warning on reforms Trasmed offer closes April 15 Asia, EU hit hardest by steel move Maersk berth opened in Romania US steel move 'anti-competitive' SCI loses coastal oil monopoly Volgotanker opts for barges Dilapidated ports 'push up prices' US steel tariff will hit Australia Alang suffers in domestic turmoil Greek agents run for cover Hutchison to run Laem Chabang Adsteam hikes upset owners Barcelona imposes curbs for summit

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MARCH 6, 2002
No work stoppages seen, but issues remain ahead of West Coast talks Pacific Maritime Association chief Joseph Miniace doesn't foresee a strike or lockout this summer. House drafts maritime counter-terrorism bill The bill assigns maritime and international cargo security to the Undersecretary of Transportation for Security. Ports, carriers hit steel tariffs Opponents complain that import curbs will cost U.S. jobs and delay an economic recovery. Stonepath to acquire Global Transportation Services Mechanics OK United Airlines contract DOT renews MTSNAC charter FedEx unit enhances online shipping tools Kitty Hawk hopes for June emergence from Ch. 11 In Oz, Pa. gov makes Philly port pitch Corpus Christi cargo narrowly off in '01 US Airways names Siegel president, CEO Seatrade adds Fla. port, reefer vessel Singapore Airlines boosts cargo services

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L’absence d’harmonisation dans la logistique risque d’entraîner des délocalisations La grande messe logistique qu’est la conférence/exposition SITL, qui se tient ces jours-ci à Villepinte, près de Paris, a le mérite de permettre d’aborder de nombreux dossiers d’une brûlante actualité. Chargeurs et transporteurs doivent aujourd’hui élaborer des solutions logistiques globales dans une perspective non seulement européenne mais mondiale. Les entreprises ont donc tout intérêt à rechercher les meilleures solutions pour gérer leur “supply chain” ou chaîne d’approvisionnement d’une manière aussi efficace et économique que possible. Il est indéniable que les systèmes d’information jouent un rôle déterminant dans cette optique. Des choix s’imposent qui portent sur une gestion totale et sur toutes les fonctions qui animent la chaîne logistique de bout en bout. Faut-il se contenter d’externaliser certaines fonctions seulement ou opter pour une externalisation totale. Quelles stratégies les grandes entreprises de transport doivent-elles adopter? SeD Logistique construit une plate-forme logistique près de Lyon La société française d’immobilier et de prestations logistiques SeD Logistique vient d’entamer à Saint-Quentin Fallavier, entre Lyon et l’Isère, la construction d’un entrepôt de 40.000 m2 d’un seul tenant. Ce projet important, qui avait déjà été annoncé il y a un an, avait dû être postposé parce que le groupe n’avait pas remporté un important appel d’offres. Pour cette société, qui a des liens ‘importants avec la famille Dubois (des Transports Dubois, vendus à ABX Logistics... qui détient encore 18% de SeD), ce nouveau bâtiment représente une nouvelle étape dans son développement, puisque c’est la première fois qu’elle quitte le bassin parisien et s’implante en bordure d’une autre agglomération majeure, proche des marchés internationaux de surcroît. La taxe US sur les importations d’acier suscite de vives critiques La décision du président américain Bush de limiter l’importation d’acier aux Etats-Unis avec des taxes jusqu’à 30% au cours des trois prochaines années, ne suscite pas seulement des réactions négatives auprès des instances de l’Union européenne, mais rencontre également de la résistance dans le pays même. Ainsi, l’association des utilisateurs d’acier CITAC craint que la mesure entraînera la perte de près de 74.500 emplois. Le port de la Nouvelle-Orléans, qui est un des principaux ports d’importation d’acier aux Etats-Unis, craint de lourdes conséquences économiques. Le retour vers le registre maritime belge sera-t-il réalisé cette année? La législation visant l’introduction d’un registre maritime attrayant en Belgique se trouve dans la dernière ligne droite. Après des années de négociations et de discussions, un accord est intervenu avec le gouvernement belge. L’accord doit désormais être ratifié par le parlement. Sauf imprévu, la première unité marchande belge pourra être repavillonnée dès cet été, a déclaré le capitaine Marc Nuytemans, le directeur de l’Union des Armateurs belges.

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MARCH 6, 2002
Conoco moves ahead with shuttle project The functional build strategy of its US Gulf shuttle tankers is to be ready by end of March. Carnival again seeks meeting with POC Carnival wants to discuss a dual-listed tie-up with P&O Princess. Conoco-Phillips merger plan gets first nod The European Union regulators found no anticompetitive effects from the $15.6bn merger. Steel tax unlikely to boost Great Lakes shipping Lake Carrier Association is unimpressed with lack on action on imports of steel slabs. US steel tariff pours new gloom on bulkers Owners say capesize rates could suffer later this year as a result of US import restrictions. Houston port sees record container traffic The Texan port also had a surge in intermodal rail activity and strong auto imports in 2001. Dire year for Eimskip Icelandic owner hammered by weak krona in 2001, but is more positive about this year. Korea fires another salvo in yard subsidy war Korea Shipbuilders' Association attacks European yards' bid to win grants for LNG newbuildings. Clydeport expanding Southampton feeder service UK ports and shipping company announces expansion plan as profits increase. P&O Princess confirms R Eight charter Interest slack in remaining Renaissance vessels, while one finds a new home. Former Lisco tramp arm slips into profit Lithuanian bulker player plans to auction vessels to raise cash. IOC seeks tonnage as deregulation looms Indian Oil Corp is hitting the market for ships as Shipping Corp of India's monopoly ends. Sutrajaya Shipping raises target Malaysian chemical tanker owner could boost fleet to increase cargo volumes in 2002. Norway rescues overboard stewardess Veteran cruise ship plucks crewmember from Atlantic after ten-hour ordeal. Bollore holds steady French group's Delmas and Otal container lines reported stable revenues in 2001. Noble sees record results in 2001 Richard Elman's commodities trading group shakes off economic woes to post 11.4% profit increase. Prisco tanker in Tatar Strait first Primorsk ship completes a unique voyage through the ice-bound Russian waterway. Allseas 'entitled to terminate' Solitaire deal Key decision awarded against Singapore yard in legal battle over terminated bulker conversion PSA posts nearly 10% growth in February Container terminal operator continues to see improvements in monthly container throughput.