PSA's takeover of Belgian terminals will save jobs PSA Corporation's acquisition of a majority stake in Belgium's terminals has been welcomed by a leading unionist and environmentalist, who says the investment and expertise will save jobs and possibly even important nature reserves.
Danzas seeks growth in intra-Asian trade
Dredger slams into Shell Bukom wharf after engine fails
MPA launches mobile phone, pager alerts
Coast Guard to trim sea marshal force
Air and Land Transport
Qantas sued after complaint by Virgin Blue QANTAS Airways, which has 85 per cent of Australia's airline market, is being sued by the antitrust regulator after Virgin Blue Airlines accused it of unfairly trying to drive rivals out of business on a local route.
US airlines oppose Congress move to raise security fees
PSA's takeover of Belgian terminals will save jobs PSA Corporation's acquisition of a majority stake in Belgium's terminals has been welcomed by a leading unionist and environmentalist, who says the investment and expertise will save jobs and possibly even important nature reserves.
Danzas seeks growth in intra-Asian trade
Dredger slams into Shell Bukom wharf after engine fails
MPA launches mobile phone, pager alerts
Coast Guard to trim sea marshal force
Air and Land Transport
Qantas sued after complaint by Virgin Blue QANTAS Airways, which has 85 per cent of Australia's airline market, is being sued by the antitrust regulator after Virgin Blue Airlines accused it of unfairly trying to drive rivals out of business on a local route.
US airlines oppose Congress move to raise security fees
FedEx want more UK rights FedEx appealed to the British government for special rights to pick up air cargo in the United Kingdom, Financial Times reported.
Airmiles second currency airlines Air Miles currently in circulation are said to be worth $500 billion - making them the second biggest "currency" after the dollar, Economist calculated.
Huge automation Hamburg transhipment There is increasing excitement at Hamburg's brand new Altenwerder container terminal (CTA).
ITF glad with UN decision on Liberia "The clock must be ticking for the Liberian register, and it should have had its last chance."
Eurotunnel need more time Eurotunnel, the company that operates the rail tunnel between England and France, extended by 17 days to May 24 the timetable for its debt refinancing proposals.
Austal to build two cats for Norway Austal Limited has won a contract for two 41.5 m passenger/cargo catamarans for ferry operator, Ofotens og Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskad ASA
French OSV owner extends deepwater reach France's Groupe Bourbon, whose subsidiaries include leading French OSV operator SURF, is extending its capabilities in the deepwater offshore services market.
Delta Queen goes to hospitality company A privately held hospitality, retail and food services provider with annual sales of $1.6 billion, was the successful bidder for the assets and business of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company,
Ferry giant increases holdings James Sherwood's Sea Containers Ltd., whose U.S. units include the SeaStreak ferry operation in New York, is on the expansion trail in Europe.
Germany gets approval for seafarer training subsidy The European Commission gave the go-ahead today to a German aid scheme aimed at reducing the cost of training seafarers.
Exxonmobil offers bunker guarantee Exxonmobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) has introduced a product quality guarantee. It covers all bunkers supplied direct to clients.
LNG Yard blocked by Brussels German chancellor Gerhard Schröder and his wife Doris Schröder-Köpf talk to cruiseship master Volker Zausch at the naming ceremony of Seetours' new cruiseship Aidavita.
LNG yard aid blocked by Brussels ATTEMPTS by France to widen European Union shipbuilding subsidies to include liquefied natural gas carriers were rejected yesterday by the European Commission, dampening hopes of a breakthrough in the deadlock over EU policy towards South Korea.
Tanjung Pelepas building new berths to lure major customer MALAYSIA'S rapidly growing Port of Tanjung Pelepas plans to start construction of its M$1.2bn (US$315m) phase II next month so it can be ready for another big customer by the end of 2003.
Kopernicki to head Ocimf after Thouilin tainted by Erika The Oil Companies International Marine Forum has quietly dropped the nomination of TotalElfFina's Bertrand Thouilin as its new chairman due to embarrassment over the charges he faces following the Erika tanker accident .
Recovery slow for Trans-Atlantic air Expectations for an eastbound revival during the second quarter have failed to materialize, a Lutfhansa executive said.
Panalpina mulls stock offering The company may sell shares to help manage its recent growth.
OOCL optimistic on cargo jump Hong Kong's leading carrier said shipments between China and Europe are up through the early part of the year, although concerns remain about excess tonnage and box imbalances.
U.S.-Puerto Rico rates could rise
Drug traffic holding up Mexico trade: Bonner
Evergreen opens Oakland hub
Tankers get Iraq boost
Net gain for Pacer
U.S., Canada to approve border plan
IATA see 2.7% air cargo growth
CNS: Calls for cargo security tax
CNS: Cargo more important than ever, says AA's Carty
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