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HK yet to decide whether to join US box screening plan
WHILE the Hong Kong government says it supports the goal of the container security initiative introduced by the US to prevent terror attacks, an official says it has not decided whether to take part.
APL Logistics in China venture
P&O Nedlloyd Logistics buys US Gilbert group
Singamas to buy reefer box firm stake

Air and Land Transport

US House passes bill to allow pilots to carry guns
THE House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to let airline pilots carry guns in their cockpits, a move that the new Transportation Security Administration said six weeks ago it would not allow.
Korean Air, others, carry more cargo in June
US Air's US$900m federal loan guarantee gets nod
LA airport to increase armed guards
S'pore to invest more in aerospace manpower: EDB chief
SriLankan Airlines flies to Bangalore
UPS shipments in 2nd qtr down 2.6%

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HK yet to decide whether to join US box screening plan
WHILE the Hong Kong government says it supports the goal of the container security initiative introduced by the US to prevent terror attacks, an official says it has not decided whether to take part.
APL Logistics in China venture
P&O Nedlloyd Logistics buys US Gilbert group
Singamas to buy reefer box firm stake

Air and Land Transport

US House passes bill to allow pilots to carry guns
THE House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to let airline pilots carry guns in their cockpits, a move that the new Transportation Security Administration said six weeks ago it would not allow.
Korean Air, others, carry more cargo in June
US Air's US$900m federal loan guarantee gets nod
LA airport to increase armed guards
S'pore to invest more in aerospace manpower: EDB chief
SriLankan Airlines flies to Bangalore
UPS shipments in 2nd qtr down 2.6%

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WTSA passes on US railroad security charges CP Ships completes share offering Groundbreaking ceremony at Balboa terminal Hamburg handles hammer frame British Airways and Iberia extend codesharing Virgin Blue leases Boeings from Boullioun

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JULY 11, 2002
UPS cuts union jobs while shippers divert UPS stated it laid off thousands of union employees as shippers divert business to competitors ahead of a possible strike. SAS results 'according to plan' The SAS Group's air traffic during the first half of 2002 was characterized by strong growth attributable to the acquisitions of Braathens and Spanair, as well as the recovery by Scandinavian Airlines, SAS stated. Cargo flights to get greater security Security at air cargo terminals is being strengthened out of concern that these facilities are getting too little attention in the push to better protect passenger planes. Hapag-Lloyd new north-south service Hapag-Lloyd is expanding its liner network in Latin America with a service linking the east coast of South America with Mexico and the US coast on the Gulf of Mexico. US Airways granted federal loan US Airways ceo David Siegel said that the conditional approval today of a $900 million federal loan guarantee of a $1 billion loan by the Air Transportation Stabilization Board (ATSB) is nice.

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"K" Line launches pilot programme of one-stop integrated service in Thailand MOL opens Shenzhen office Yang Ming orders two 5,500-TEU box ships 9 Japanese ports to build cargo data network NOL remains keen on mergers, acquisitions Delmas to improve Europe-W. Africa services Sydney ports' box handling soars to record volume Kaohsiung set to build 6th box terminal Evergreen won't change decision to move to Port of Tanjung Pelepas Lines serving Northport directly now offer comprehensive links to over 10 African ports Sinolines kicks off China-US service despite uncertainty Maersk Logistics expands presence in China ECU-Line opens own office in Casablanca Most Singapore-flagged ships meet ISM July 1 deadline APL facilitates on-line payment of shipping charges with credit card CMA-CGM adds Port Everglades to weekly cargo service PSA continues strong growth in June MOL selects GT Nexus pricing software IMO cites need for ISM Code certification of ships P&O Nedlloyd Logistics acquires Gilbert Companies - Move to boost global logistics operations... RBI leads bank officials delegation to Russia to revive trade relations India gets Rs-4 cr. orders for auto parts at Iran fair Uncarded, uncombed mulberry silk waste exports allowed Directorate-General of Safeguards on anvil India ready to share technical expertise with Uganda Kandla Port's dry cargo traffic soars by 33 pc in 2001-02 - New berthing policy fetches rich dividends VEPZ chief makes out case for SEZ near Vizag CCTL to invest Rs 300 cr. to upgrade box terminal Concor offers addl trade-friendly facilities at CFS Mulund East - New rail-based CFS to be built in Dronagiri Jaswant Singh rules out interim budget Govt identifies 100 infrastructure projects for implementation Seafood exporters fishing for EEZs Garments export quota policy amended National garment fair in city next month S. Narayan named new Secretary in revamped Finance Ministry Goregaon Rotary Club meet on 'Global Trade'

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JULY 11, 2002
Los Angeles market down sharply after resupply Prompt bunkers firm on tight avails till late July in the ARA region Vancouver demand picks up as prices fall Istanbul market largely steady this week Supply struggling to keep up with demand in Great Belt and Tallinn Italian market snapshot Marine gas oil turns red in Turkey IFOs tight in Poland this week Good avails but some short term congestion in Gibraltar Singapore prices rise as avails seen tight for next week Avails remain tight in Piraeus as refinery strike continues Piraeus market report from Aegean Petroleum (UK) Ltd Stable market reported in St. Petersburg Korean market quite steady amid good avails Hong Kong well supplied with quite steady prices Stable conditions in Taiwan bunker market Chinese market snapshot Japanese market firms amidst some operational difficulties Rotterdam morning market report from Marine Bunkering OPEC quota cheating seen higher in June as Iraqi exports shrank

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JULY 11, 2002
'K' Line adds mainland China port to Portland Service Ground breaking ceremony for Phase III of Balboa Container Terminal EMERA: Feeder operators introduce congestion surcharge in the Port of Kuwait Mongolian Airlines soars high with Boeing's 737-800 EMTA will raise IMCO tariff additionals MARCO Lines also react to congestion surcharges in Port of Kuwait P&O Nedlloyd Logistics boosts global logistics operations through strategic acquisition in U.S. APL Logistics' latest joint venture set to strengthen automotive logistics operations In China Danzas Logistics Gmbh looking forward to opening new facility in Germany Logistics services provider IDS GmbH posts increase in turnover

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JULY 11, 2002
New Corps of Engineers study finds Columbia Dredging still a benefit "K" Line service gives Portland access to mainland China port More North Americans cruise during first quarter of 2002 Port of Seattle reshaping structure of Seaport Division Boeing expanding in St. Louis with new Integrated Defense Systems unit

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Mutuals running scared of $1.5bn cruise liability CRUISESHIP owners may be forced to buy costly extra liability cover in the commercial insurance markets to shield them from the bulk of the financial impact of a major accident. ABP unveils £2.5m centre upgrade that's fit for a princess The Princess Royal yesterday unveiled a plaque to mark the launch of a £2.5m ($3.9m) upgraded Vessel Traffic Services Operations Centre at the Port of Southampton. Asian owners go it alone with war risk club STUNG by years of what they see as overcharging and poor service from European marine insurers, Asian shipowners are setting up their own war risk mutual insurance club. Port giants team up for container tracking THE three biggest containerport operators are to collaborate on deploying physical tracking equipment with the world's leading carriers set to follow suit.

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JULY 11, 2002
Korean seafarers dwindling Kunsan set to complete berths Bids called for Laem Chabang MISC keeps box option open One missing after ship sinks Manzanillo demands equal treatment Hapag breaks into rival's region Ships no longer core asset Have your say! Innisfree finally finds a charter Russia clamps down on day-trippers Mobiles and moonshine in Malta Newbuilding restrictions removed Korean negotiator becomes minister Thai port appointee surprises Moscow retains rail discounting Owner seeks Murtada clarification Noose tightening on Iraqi cargo Skaug appointed Wilhelmsen CEO NZ ship fire extinguished Shipping hit at Puerto Bolivar Politics blamed for crew's plight

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JULY 11, 2002
Hong Kong hedges on box screening While Hong Kong says it supports the goals of the U.S. Container Security Initiative, a government official says it hasn't decided whether to take part in the anti-terror program. ' Chirls: Hong Kong should get with the program Sea-Tac port joins security project The Port of Seattle/Tacoma, along with Singapore, Hong Kong and Rotterdam, will participate in a cargo-tracking project sponsored by an industry group. Dyvik to lead Wallenius Wilhelmsen Nils Petter Dyvik has been named president and chief executive of the roll-on, roll-off company. House committee votes CG out of homeland security Rail carloadings gain New US-S. Amer. service from Hapag-Lloyd UPS, Teamsters plan weekend talks West Coast labor talks resume UPS upgrades Hong Kong-US capacity HK air cargo handler sees strong 2Q CSX tabs Gooden, Blumenfeld Höegh profits down Pakistan orders more policing of ocean rates New chief for Alameda Corridor board

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“La politique de transfert modal par la taxation est vouée à l’échec” Bernd Gottschalk, le président de la VDA, ne croit pas que la politique en Allemagne et en Europe visant à taxer davantage les camions fera en sorte que le transfert modal espéré sera réalisé. Que du contraire: l’économie demande une logistique efficace, qui ne peut être réalisée que par l’usage du camion. “Même les ferroviaires l’ont réalisé, ainsi qu’en témoigne l’acquisition de Stinnes/Schenker par la DB”, a-t-il dit. Il prévoit dès lors que la demande en camions et en camionnettes continuera à croître dans les années à venir. “La baisse de ces deux dernières années n’est que le reflet du caractère cyclique de ce secteur”, a-t-il dit. Contrôle des navires: la France sera également en infraction en 2002 Selon les règles européennes, chacun des Etats membres doit contrôler au minimum 25% des navires entrant dans ses ports. En 2000, la France n’en avait contrôlé que 12,2%, même pas 50% des engagements. Pour 2001, elle est descendue à 9,6%. Une situation doublement surprenante. D’une part, tous les autres Etats concernés (hormis l’Irlande) respectent, voire dépassent les 25%. D’autre part, la France est un pays volontiers donneur de leçons en matière de sécurité maritime. Perspectives pour l’avenir après la décision de poursuite prise par la Commission européenne. Les transporteurs terrestres français présentent leurs priorités Le Comité de Liaison du Transport et de la Logistique (CLTL) a exposé, au cours d’une rencontre avec le secrétaire d’Etat français aux Transports et à la Mer, une liste des priorités communes des transporteurs terrestres pour l’avenir. Le dossier sera remis au ministre des Transports. Une plate-forme “automobiles” va être réalisée dans le port de Bordeaux Un projet de réalisation d’une plate-forme “automobiles” vient d’être retenu par le Port de Bordeaux. Ce projet sera mené parallèlement au projet d’aménagement d’une plate-forme logistique mené par le groupe COGEG, dont la livraison du premier entrepôt est prévue en 2003. C’est ce qu’annonce le port girondin dans un communiqué.

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JULY 11, 2002
Active trading for Genmar stock The stock price rose above $11 level for the first time since 11 June. Seariver Maritime to order two tankers Avondale and NASSCO are vying for the $400m newbuilding contract. Cruise West to skip Valdez The Seattle-based small cruiseship operator is focusing on remote areas in Alaska. US fuel oil heads east Rare ULCC shipment of US fuel oil provides much-needed business for large tankers. CMB expects interim loss Belgium owner sheds insurance unit as it moves to focus in on core maritime businesses. DFDS drops long serving Admiral But pensioning off Admiral of Scandinavia will damage Danish group's results. UK may join CSI programme UK may allow US Customs officials at Felixstowe port to check US-bound containers. Hanjin homing in on boxship business Korean shipbuilder has some way to go to meet its $1bn sales target for 2002. New chief for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Nils Petter Dyvik takes helm at top car carrier joint venture. Indonesian yards band together Shipyards formalise their co-operation to fight off Chinese competition in Pertamina tanker tender. Riga Shipyard returns slim Latvian shipbuilder and repairer releases fully audited results for 2001. CSDC renews and rejigs charters Hong Kong-listed arm of China Shipping Group remoulds deals as it feels sting of lower boxship rates. Stolt makes Japan's June detentions A chemical tanker from the US owner was among 45 ships held by authorities last month.