Japan Coast Guard vessel to be deployed in region A Japanese Coast Guard vessel has arrived in South-east Asian waters in what observers believe may be the first time Japan is deploying a vessel for an unspecified time in the region on solo anti-piracy patrols.
Back off, West Coast dock worker unions tell White House
Hyundai Merchant sells unit for US$1.5b
ITF replaces Manila office with inspectorate
Air and Land Transport
Asian airlines leading industry's climb out of slump ASIAN airlines have got the jump on their US competitors, with profits resuming an upward trajectory and grounded planes returning to service to meet increasing demand.
Air China banned from flying B747-200 to Busan
easyJet to cut flights, charter extra aircraft
BA launches inquiry into suspected 747 fire
Eurowings' new budget airline to be called German Wings: report
Japan Coast Guard vessel to be deployed in region A Japanese Coast Guard vessel has arrived in South-east Asian waters in what observers believe may be the first time Japan is deploying a vessel for an unspecified time in the region on solo anti-piracy patrols.
Back off, West Coast dock worker unions tell White House
Hyundai Merchant sells unit for US$1.5b
ITF replaces Manila office with inspectorate
Air and Land Transport
Asian airlines leading industry's climb out of slump ASIAN airlines have got the jump on their US competitors, with profits resuming an upward trajectory and grounded planes returning to service to meet increasing demand.
Air China banned from flying B747-200 to Busan
easyJet to cut flights, charter extra aircraft
BA launches inquiry into suspected 747 fire
Eurowings' new budget airline to be called German Wings: report
Rotterdam: throughput container + 2.3 per cent Transshipment of containers in the port of Rotterdam grew 2.3 percent in het first half of 2002, compared to the first 6 months of 2001. Total transshipment was down 1.7 per cent.
Roadway nog sure about rebound Roadway Corp. (ROAD) had month-to-month increases in tons of cargo hauled in each of the last six months, but the increase in late July was lower than management expected, said Michael W. Wickham, ceo of Roadway. so he is nog sure about the rebound of the economy and shipping volumes.
Singapore wants higher hub stakes A global integrated logistics hub - that's what Singapore has set for its next level of competence in the maritime and logistics industry. (It sounds great, and empty as well.)
Korean Air Q2 profit Korean Air Lines Co Ltd posted unexpectedly strong profits for the second quarter of 2002, although a currency appreciation and lower fuel prices flattered the result, helping to reverse its loss of a year earlier.
China Southern to Xi'shuangbanna, Lijiang & Dali China Southern Airlines announced new service - available now - from Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou to Dali, Lijiang and Xi'shuangbanna in Yunnan Province.
KLM Cargo increases rates by 5 t0 10 percent KLM Cargo announced that it is increasing air freight rates effective November 1, 2002. The move follows the current adjustment of air cargo capacity.
UK wants 'congestion charging' Airlines, their passengers and shippers should face higher prices under a "congestion charging" scheme that would force carriers to bid for take-off and landing slots at Britain's busiest airports, the influential think-tank Institute for Public Policy Research is proposing.
Princess adds two R ships P&O Princess Cruises today announced the acquisition of the former Renaissance vessels, R3 and R4.
Now United Heavy buys a shipyard Russia's United Heavy Machinery--which was the surprise buyer of naval architect Friede & Goldman back in May--has now bought the SSRZ III, Astrakhan
New lease of life for Renaissance vessels P&O Princess Cruises finally snapped up two former Renaissance Cruises' vessels in a long awaited deal described by chief executive Peter Ratcliffe as "one of the world's worst kept secrets".
Warning to ports over terrorism exposure REDUCTIONS in terrorism cover could leave some port operators uninsured for big claims in the event of an attack, an official of the TT Club - a top insurance provider - has warned.
Ships 'next form of attack' The next terrorist threat could come from using ships to mount an attack and disrupt international trade, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned at the weekend.
Marsh sets sights on $1bn Benfield US insurance broker giant Marsh & McLennan is expected to launch an $1bn swoop for Benfield Group, the influential London-based reinsurance broker.
Mediator idea raises stakes in US West Coast labour dispute THE Pacific Maritime Association has raised the stakes in the waterfront labour dispute on the US West Coast by proposing the use of a third-party mediator to help employers and unionised dockers thrash out a new collective bargaining contract.
Rate hike for KLM Cargo The Dutch carrier will increase freight rates on all routes out of Europe on Nov. 1, the latest indication of an upturn for the global air freight market.
Plan to expand China box services China's largest port is considering a proposal to build and a modern freight hub that would open container services to the country's vast interior.
Record volume for Le Havre The French port posted its third monthly record for containerized traffic as it handled over 155,000 TEUs in July.
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