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PSA urged to take Pelepas head on
Singapore needs to "take it on the chin" by taking on the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) at its own game through aggressive pricing if it wants to retain its clients.
Bunker case: 5 more convicted of corruption
Modern Terminals to boost China operations
Kaohsiung development plan focuses on direct China services

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Asian airlines draw flyers to cheap seats
ASIA's airlines are filling more of their seats six months after terrorist attacks in the US by offering discounts to leisure and business travellers that will delay their rebound to profit, companies said.
Air Canada's new merged airline to take off next month
Auckland City to hire adviser for planned airport stake sale
Asiana filled fewer seats but more cargo space in Jan
China Airlines names new president

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PSA urged to take Pelepas head on
Singapore needs to "take it on the chin" by taking on the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) at its own game through aggressive pricing if it wants to retain its clients.
Bunker case: 5 more convicted of corruption
Modern Terminals to boost China operations
Kaohsiung development plan focuses on direct China services

Air and Land Transport

Asian airlines draw flyers to cheap seats
ASIA's airlines are filling more of their seats six months after terrorist attacks in the US by offering discounts to leisure and business travellers that will delay their rebound to profit, companies said.
Air Canada's new merged airline to take off next month
Auckland City to hire adviser for planned airport stake sale
Asiana filled fewer seats but more cargo space in Jan
China Airlines names new president

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German-Chinese joint venture in logistics Xinjiang welcomes the world India reduces freight tax Sofrana appoints new MD Moncton positions itself as North American cargo gateway Boeing to develop 747-400X Quiet Longer Range jetliner American Trans Air reports February traffic increases

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MARCH 11, 2002
Lines plan Pacific alliance Schenker products approved by Bureau Veritas Brussels threat of air duty war Fresh money under British trains Cargo plane: 'Have you seen my runway?'

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MARCH 11, 2002
OPEC leans on Russia, might do better to improve own compliance Chile market report from Pacsa Brazil bunkers steady today Oil more bullish for second half of 2002, Iraq jitters prevents near term softness Oil at six-month high on increased risk of attack on Iraq Rotterdam opens firm

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Zim expands to China GAL appoints Biehl Peter W. Lampke for Conti Lines Six new members for Multiport Ship Agencies Network Ventspils throughput up Geest Ireland/Norfolk upgrades service Mölnycke outsources to UPS in the US New structure for Rhenus Geis restructures in Czech Republic Container charter market

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MARCH 11, 2002
Bank One offshoot gains control of HDW One Equity Partners, a unit of Chicago-based Bank One Corporation, has gained control of German shipbuilder HDW, the world's leading builder of non-nuclear submarines. Ship manager fined, seafarers get bounty Danish ship management company, D/S Progress, is to pay a $250,000 criminal fine for offenses that include conspiring to conceal a hazardous leak in the hull of an oil tanker that visited Baltimore. Even though the company is bankrupt, seafarers who reported the oofenses will get half the penalty as a bounty

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MARCH 11, 2002
Coast Guard orders response boats from Port Orchard, Washington builder Portland Airport Police arrest trespasser in secure area Corps wants water quality checked at new treaty fishing access areas Annual Blessing of the Fleet held yesterday in Seattle "K" Line and Yang Ming build new joint service

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Experts Ready to Run KPA's Rescue Centre Work Starts on Malaba Yard Facelift

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US investor swoops for control of HDW US investor One Equity Partners unexpectedly took control of Germany's largest shipyard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) yesterday in a move that has opened the door to closer co-operation between Germany's naval shipyards and is likely to re-shape the relationships forged between the yard and other leading European shipbuilders. Tax crackdown fear for London's maritime role The future of London as the world's leading maritime centre has been thrown into uncertainty following the disclosure that chancellor Gordon Brown is planning to close a loophole that allows rich individuals to live in Britain but pay little or no taxes, writes Tony Gray. SNCF and EWS in talks to restore Tunnel services French railway SNCF will hold crisis talks today with UK freight counterpart EWS about restoring train services through the Channel Tunnel.

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MARCH 11, 2002
Payday for pollution whistleblowers Limassol stuck with toxic waste Cruise lines under ADA pressure Bulker delayed by timber protest Rate hike lifts India sector Tonnage tax for Spain this month Call for review of navigation HK's top slot under threat Canada seeks steel parity with US Panama bill sharply criticised Truckers strike hits Aqaba Towage operator escapes liquidation Express Samina charges filed Anti-terrorism checks edge closer Gwadar port plans agreed Saudi confirms Beirut interest HDW might fall to US investor Thumbs down for CMR proposal Rising detentions worry Korea Car carrier lawsuit filed in US Canal incident fuels nuclear debate

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MARCH 11, 2002
Exel results up sharply New contracts, acquisitions boost earnings growth at the logistics provider La. Congressman calls for lower tariffs on steel Boxes surged at Cartagena Indian port strike avoided, for now FedEx drops Arthur Andersen GT Nexus builds private logistics network for Envision Lines reminded on Seaway and ballast water Panalpina chooses Lufthansa Systems for IT Schenker says Bureau Veritas certifies its European services Browing named Customs deputy commissioner US, Canada to swap customs agents

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SeaFrance envisage d’accroître sa capacité fret Voici quelques mois, la compagnie ferry SeaFrance mettait en circulation le “SeaFrance Rodin”. Un moment historique dans l’ère de l’après tunnel sous la Manche car il s’agit du tout premier ferry construit pour la courte traversée entre le continent européen et le RU depuis le “Prins Filip” de feu la RMT. Le “SeaFrance Rodin” est le plus grand ferry sur cette courte route transmanche et a augmenté la capacité fret journalière de l’armement de 25%. Cette capacité supplémentaire est déjà pratiquement entièrement exploitée et l’armement envisage d’augmenter à nouveau sa capacité en agrandissant d’ici la fin de l’année le ferry fret “Nord-Pas-de-Calais”. Les chargeurs doivent-ils externaliser ou intégrer transport et logistique? Transport et logistique sont devenus de nos jours les facteurs décisifs du succès des grandes entreprises, autrement dit, des chargeurs. L’un comme l’autre s’inscrivent étroitement dans des stratégies opérationnelles et commerciales et leur interprétation dans les faits varient selon les concepts élaborés, ceci en fonction des types d’entreprises, des types de produits et surtout des exigences de la clientèle. Ces deux facteurs sont devenus indissociables et l’on peut considérer que la logistique dans son ensemble est désormais reconnue comme critère de performance d’une entreprise. La question qui se pose pour de nombreux chargeurs est de savoir s’il faut externaliser ou intégrer leur transport et leur logistique. Cette question en entraîne d’autres: comment organiser les centres de décision en matière d’achat de transport et comment choisir les prestataires de services? D’une étude qui fut brièvement évoquée lors d’une des conférences de la SITL, il ressort qu’un grand reproche est fait aux prestataires de services logistiques: le défaut d’informations fiables et de qualité, ainsi que l’absence de solutions innovatrices. Baisse de l’activité du transport routier en Belgique en décembre 2001 L’activité de transport routier a baissé assez nettement en décembre dernier, tant en national qu’en international. C’est ce qu’annonce l’Institut du Transport Routier, qui vient de publier son enquête de conjoncture pour le dernier mois de l’année. Cette baisse, toutefois, est notée par rapport au mois de novembre 2001. Hélàs, aucune comparaison n’est faite par rapport au mois de décembre 2000, pas plus que l’ITR ne dresse un tableau de la conjoncture pour l’ensemble de l’année (voir notre “billet d’humeur en fin d’article). Début des travaux d’aménagement du terminal à containers de Wielsbeke Sauf imprévus et si le planning est respecté, le River Terminal Wielsbeke devrait être opérationnel début 2003. Les travaux sur le site en bordure de la Lys ont débuté vendredi dernier. Le chantier comprend l’asphaltage d’une superficie de 16.000 m2 et l’aménagement d’un quai de 255 mètres. Le chargement/déchargement de ces pontons s’effectuera via la méthode roro: les containers seront roulés à bord et arrimés. Une fois chargés, les pontons seront acheminés vers leur destination - un autre terminal intérieur à containers - par bacs de poussage. Katoen Natie procède actuellement à des tests et les appels d’offres pour les pontons de 90 mètres sur 11,4 mètres, seront émis dans les prochains jours. Les pontons en question auront une capacité de 112 TEU, les containers ne pouvant être gerbés que sur deux couches.

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MARCH 11, 2002
UK to scrunitise RCCL-POC dual-listing plan The Takeover Panel aims to get more involved in the ongoing merger process. Stelmar charters out Jademar The new Panamax tanker is beginning a two-year term contract with Glencore-linked Adam Maritime. Resignations deflate ACLN shares Three ex-company directors were surprised by the ACLN's actions. Nomadic cools on bulkers Reefer owner upbeat on frozen cargoes as it exits dry bulk sector. PDVSA workers slowing down operations A prolonged work slowdown will cause a force majeure on the state firm's oil deliveries. US bank buys into HDW Equity One Partners has taken control of 75% of Kiel shipyard HDW, but is already looking to sell a slice. Pak One laid to rest for benefit of divers LPG wreck that resurfaced unexpectedly last month will be turned into diving attraction. Star Cruises set for share issue Asian cruiseship company is expected to enter the market to raise $75m in a private placement. Court blow for Agapitos Lloyd's underwriters set to allege fraud in ferry fire claim. Navy cruiser comes to aid of stricken cargoship Crew safe after US ship and Dutch tug respond to SOS call off Malta. Hellespont ULCC newbuilding fixed Oil major fixes first of the 'white elephants' for spot voyage in dismal rate climate. Forex gains lift Cosco Investment results Full year profits at Singapore-listed arm up 41%, but only on back of fluctuations in US dollar. Hong Kong port volumes fall in fourth quarter Total throughput dropped 2% in October to December period, with boxes down 6%. Vela and Exxon swoop on VLCC tonnage Saudi charterer snaps up four newbuildings in a move set to reduce its spot market presence. Only two ships held in Hong Kong in February Detention figures sink further after five-year low in January. Ex-Minoan chief faces Samina charges Constantine Klironomos accused of exposing passengers to danger. Bassoe spells out turbine VLCC gloom Rates for old large tankers have sunk to new, seemingly unsustainable lows. New Orleans slams steel tariffs Large steel handling port says decision could lead to massive job losses. STX inks Target tanker deal Korean yard confirms Greek owner's first tanker newbuilding deal in a decade.