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HK keen to participate in container cargo screening
US Customs officials met with their Hong Kong counterparts and other government officials yesterday as the US continues its push to sign up foreign ports to pre-screen container cargo destined for its shores.
HK being promoted as global maritime centre
Net-based atlas will track threats to oceans, aid negotiators
Ports of Auckland to sell ferry wharf assets
Carnival decides to forego EU hearing: sources

Air and Land Transport

US low-fare carriers report higher May traffic
SOUTHWEST Airlines Co, America West Airlines and Alaska Airlines said passenger traffic rose in May, after larger rivals reported declines.
Virgin Atlantic to restore transatlantic services
Thai Air sees good 2nd half; planned share sale on course
Bankrupt Fairchild Dornier in talks with Bombardier
Radar data from China helps Taiwan in CAL crash probe
Air NZ sidelined after Virgin, United deal

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Latest Japanese lunch venue?
JAPANESE businessmen taking their lunch on a newly-completed Osanbashi, or a great pier, where Panamanian luxury liner Crystal Harmony was moored at Yokohama port, south of Tokyo, on Monday.

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Shipping News

HK keen to participate in container cargo screening
US Customs officials met with their Hong Kong counterparts and other government officials yesterday as the US continues its push to sign up foreign ports to pre-screen container cargo destined for its shores.
HK being promoted as global maritime centre
Net-based atlas will track threats to oceans, aid negotiators
Ports of Auckland to sell ferry wharf assets
Carnival decides to forego EU hearing: sources

Air and Land Transport

US low-fare carriers report higher May traffic
SOUTHWEST Airlines Co, America West Airlines and Alaska Airlines said passenger traffic rose in May, after larger rivals reported declines.
Virgin Atlantic to restore transatlantic services
Thai Air sees good 2nd half; planned share sale on course
Bankrupt Fairchild Dornier in talks with Bombardier
Radar data from China helps Taiwan in CAL crash probe
Air NZ sidelined after Virgin, United deal

Features

Latest Japanese lunch venue?
JAPANESE businessmen taking their lunch on a newly-completed Osanbashi, or a great pier, where Panamanian luxury liner Crystal Harmony was moored at Yokohama port, south of Tokyo, on Monday.

web site

Shipping News

HK keen to participate in container cargo screening
US Customs officials met with their Hong Kong counterparts and other government officials yesterday as the US continues its push to sign up foreign ports to pre-screen container cargo destined for its shores.
HK being promoted as global maritime centre
Net-based atlas will track threats to oceans, aid negotiators
Ports of Auckland to sell ferry wharf assets
Carnival decides to forego EU hearing: sources

Air and Land Transport

US low-fare carriers report higher May traffic
SOUTHWEST Airlines Co, America West Airlines and Alaska Airlines said passenger traffic rose in May, after larger rivals reported declines.
Virgin Atlantic to restore transatlantic services
Thai Air sees good 2nd half; planned share sale on course
Bankrupt Fairchild Dornier in talks with Bombardier
Radar data from China helps Taiwan in CAL crash probe
Air NZ sidelined after Virgin, United deal

Features

Latest Japanese lunch venue?
JAPANESE businessmen taking their lunch on a newly-completed Osanbashi, or a great pier, where Panamanian luxury liner Crystal Harmony was moored at Yokohama port, south of Tokyo, on Monday.

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Sinotrans set to launch China- US service with five vessels Asia/West Africa carriers set rate restoration from July K Line, Hanjin ships make maiden calls at Long Beach Real Time names strategic business director Box volumes at PSA terminals reach two-year high Long Beach sees 12 per cent rise in April box volume UN launches Atlas of the Oceans FedEx Freight, rebrands, rolls out new services Exel's Asia Pacific airweight jumps 16 per cent IATA favours non-profit insurer to provide war risk coverage Pan Am to launch daily Orlando-Newark 727 service

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JUNE 6, 2002
European ports fear for safety race Some European container ports fear that they will become embroiled in a 'container-safety race'. US bulk carrier terminal in Rotterdam The American bulk carrier, Sargeant Marine, opened a new terminal in the port of Rotterdam. Aer Lingus resumed flights Aer Lingus resumed normal service on its European routes after resolving a showdown with its pilots that grounded Ireland's national airline for five days. Singapore terminal stakes for sale Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said the government will consider selling stakes in PSA in hopes of retaining shipping lines as customers.

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SCI stake will have to be bid via SPV Despite war clouds looming in horizon - Captains of Shipping to stay anchored in Indian waters IWAI to launch dedicated cargo service on Kolkata/Haldia-Patna sector soon Iraq places order for 30,000 t. Indian sugar Brazil urged to review dumping duty on jute bags Ficci plans office in Kazakh to increase trade Outlook for Indian wheat exports brightens Imports through Cochin Port go up HC advises unions to defer strike plans at JN Port - Crucial JNPT Board meeting today Dust suppression system installed at Vizag Port Box terminal to function from July UPS begins operations in Bangalore SIMA Chairman sees recovery signs emerging in textile industry Rana advises powerlooms to hasten tech. upgradation New policy on power tariff taking shape Steady growth in consumer durables output in 2001-02: Ascon IMC meet with Customs chief on June 11 Vivek Titus, Puneet Jain at helm of Delhi Customs Clearing Agents Assn Move to make good seamen's PF loss

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JUNE 6, 2002
Progress as Teamsters, UPS wrap talks Ceres, Amsterdam resolve terminal tiff ATA boosts interstate truck lanes April boxes surge at Long Beach PSA terminals set box mark BAA profits off as cargo slumps AA's Carty optimistic on HK air deal Polar launching LAX-Korea service G.I. Trucking adds Calif. service K Line opens Europe office Russian port volume gains Unisys names transport security chief

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JUNE 6, 2002
"K" Line enhances Asian services Sinotrans & Hasco in slot-exchange agreement SembCorp invests in Savi Carotrans again to Colombia CIFA with new member in Tianjin Schenker acquires majority in ACCO Logistics ECT president resigns Norfolk Southern to build new rail terminal Founding of DIT in Duisburg Port Feeder Barge presented to public New Danube Cooperation Pact

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JUNE 6, 2002
Columbus line and partners shifting to Terminal 18 in Seattle Port of Anacortes holding meeting to discuss future of Depot property Portland-based Coast Guard cutter will host Chemo Kids cruise today Singapore becomes first Asian country to join U.S. Customs security program United Nations team brings world's oceans to Internet

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Napoli investe sul porto L'Autorità ha varato un piano di recupero del territorio sul modello di Barcellona Turismo al Sud rilanciato dalle autostrade del mare

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Christopher wreck probe sparks Gavin camera call CAMERAS should be sent down to survey the wrecks of ships that have sunk in mysterious circumstances as standard practice of maritime investigations, according to the head of the classification society involved in the probe into the loss of the bulk carrier Christopher. Court overrules Brussels on veto of UK travel merger Far-reaching consequences for the transport sector are expected after a European Commission decision to veto the proposed 1999 merger between tour groups Airtours (now My Travel) and First Choice was overturned in the courts yesterday, writes Sandra Speares. Trieste port pact saves blushes ahead of Ciampi visit SHAREHOLDERS in the beleaguered Trieste International Container Terminal and the town's port authority have signed a peace pact designed to end six months of fraught relations. Will Amtrak woes derail cruise offer? CARNIVAL Cruise Lines and stablemate Holland America Line have teamed up with Amtrak in a "rail and cruise" discount programme designed to transport passengers to ports of embarkation by rail ' but the promotion could be torpedoed by the beleaguered American rail operator's financial woes. Teamster leader Hoffa slams carriers over rates OCEAN carriers have come under attack from a powerful US union leader for driving intermodal freight rates down too low. US Customs seeks to base officers in Hong Kong Customs representatives from the US were in Hong Kong yesterday to discuss plans to post officials at the busy Kwai Chung container port to inspect containers headed for the US.

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JUNE 6, 2002
Workers might defy strike ban War risk surcharge for Indian ports Have your say! Italy agrees short-sea funding Owners await Panama toll increases Anti-trust immunity under fire AP Møller to expand in Brazil Kværner optimistic about cruise New academy 'has no permit' Box surcharge signals revival Russia tightens oil export control Class to adopt unified bulker rule IACS dismisses LAN tension Towage changes to be recommended Viking forecasts weak year Ore carrier inspected after contact Lanka in Indian trade pact talks Hong Kong talks to US inspectors Hellenic sale and subsidy sealed Pechiney expected to choose Coega Boluda buys Trasmed debtor Belgian port strike tomorrow Faster bunker sampling in Algeciras Singapore agreement a 'milestone' Transpetro denies sale rumours

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JUNE 6, 2002
Maersk eyeing Shanghai shift: Reports The world's largest shipping line is reportedly weighing a move to Shanghai from Taiwan's main Port of Kaohsiung. More dockworkers for NY/NJ port? Terminals say they need hundreds more longshoremen to meet growing demand. Security summit for air-cargo groups A coalition of air-cargo industry groups will hold discussions Friday in Washington to develop a common front that they can present to the Transportation Security Administration regarding new regulations for screening cargo. Progress as Teamsters, UPS wrap talks Ceres, Amsterdam resolve terminal tiff ATA boosts interstate truck lanes April boxes surge at Long Beach PSA terminals set box mark BAA profits off as cargo slumps AA's Carty optimistic on HK air deal Polar launching LAX-Korea service G.I. Trucking adds Calif. service K Line opens Europe office Russian port volume gains Unisys names transport security chief

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H. Essers a construit à Wilrijk un EDC pour Agfa Gevaert Le groupe limbourgeois de transport routier et de logistique H. Essers a inauguré mercredi dernier à Wilrijk, dans le sud d’Anvers, une nouvelle plate-forme logistique de 11.000 m2. Ce centre assurera dans un premier temps deux fonctions: il sera l’EDC d’Agfa-Gevaert pour les plaques d’impression offset et un centre de “cross-docking” pour les flux de marchandises à l’entrée d’Atlas Copco, qui a sa plus grande usine d’Europe à quelques centaines de mètres à peine. A très brève échéance, le centre pourrait être étendu à 33.000 m2 A plus long terme, il existe la possibilité de le porter à.. 140.000 m2! La double coque sera-t-elle obligatoire pour les futurs vraquiers? Il est beaucoup question ces derniers temps d’améliorer la sécurité des vraquiers secs, suite aux nombreux accidents survenus ces dernières années, qui se traduisirent par la perte de navires avec leur équipage. Ce type de catastrophe maritime ne provoquant pas de marée noire sur les côtes, il en est beaucoup moins question dans les médias puisqu’il n’y a pas d’aspects spectaculaire, pas de sensation. En général, ces navires se brisent au cours d’un transport et disparaissent sans laisser de trace. Toujours est-il qu’une tendance se manifeste en faveur de l’introduction d’une double coque pour ce type de navire. Après une baisse des trafics de 13,2% en 2001, ICF espère une reprise en 2002 Malgré une amélioration des prestations fournies par Intercontainer-Interfrigo, l’opérateur note une baisse de trafics de 13% en 2001, à laquelle s’ajoute un résultat global négatif de 543.000 EUR, qui résulterait de l’annonce tardive des mauvais résultats d’IFB. Pourtant, ICF est persuadé que la tendance peut s’inverser en 2002, et l’opérateur prouve sa confiance dans l’avenir par la création imminente d’un tout nouveau réseau basé dans la Ruhr, X.net. C’est ce qui a été déclaré lors d’une conférence de presse à Bâle. Les pilotes flamands seraient préparés à une libéralisation Il semble peu probable que le service de pilotage (DAB-Loodswezen) organisera une action qui interdirait l’accès aux ports flamands pour protester contre le projet de directive en matière de libéralisation des services portuaires. L’action des ouvriers portuaires ne trouvera donc pas de prolongement la semaine prochaine, les pilotes tablant sur une autre approche du problème. A l’heure actuelle, trois des quatre syndicats de pilotes sont indécis quant à l’organisation d’actions ou partisan d’une action symbolique, qui n’entraverait guère la navigation. Entre-temps, le service du pilotage se prépare à un système de concession pour le pilotage des navires vers les ports flamands.

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JUNE 6, 2002
EU ready to resume shipyard aid EU governments may allow subsidies of up to 6% of the contract value if talks with Korea fail. SGOS heading back into the red Container shipping firm Shenzhen Great Ocean Shipping Co expects first-half loss as costs rise. Vessel loading at Argentine ports returns to normal A higher demand from grain bulk carriers has not pushed up bunker prices. LPG carriers sold for demolition Indian and Singaporean scrap buyers snap up gas carriers at strong prices. China sets up first oil spill reponse firm The Shanghai-based company will specialise in cleaning up maritime oil spills. Latvian Shipping prepares to list Sell off price set ahead of Riga stock exchange share auction. FGH appoints new CEO Jay Collins will hold the CEO and chairman titles in the bankrupt company. NIB to securitise ship loans Dutch bank to hive off $670m portfolio in pioneering shipping industry deal. Enron hearing on LNG carrier postponed The fate of Exmar's first LNG newbuilding Excalibur will be debated in court next Monday. IACS talks up new safety requirements Class societies grouping nears harmony, at least for bulk design requirements. Vinalines pushes for container port Vietnamese owner wants to create $250m facility at Ben Dinh in the south. Dubai Shipping back on newbuilding trail Emirates National Oil Company subsidiary has $63m to spend on two MR or LR1 tankers. K Line augments Middle East presence Japanese giant adds port calls in Asia and Persian Gulf. Viking Line earnings collapse Dwindling passenger traffic clobbers Finnish ferry owner in first half. MarineProvider wins The World Newly delivered apartment ship to procure supplies electronically. Maersk denies Shanghai move Danish container giant says it is not moving transshipment operations from Taiwan. Bergesen buys own shares Norwegian owner splashes out more than $2m to pick up cheap stock.