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US warns of possible terrorist attack on tankers in Gulf
THE US Navy has warned of a possible Al Qaeda terrorist attack on oil tankers transiting the Persian Gulf and Red Sea to mark the first anniversary of last year's US attacks.
Overflow from China boosts HK box volumes
Indon navy guarding fishermen against piracy threats
MPA suspends 4th bunker supply company
Hitachi-NKK merger will cut materials costs for shipmaker

Air and Land Transport

US airlines struggle with painful memories, desperate outlook
AMERICA's airlines marked a year of emotional and financial agony yesterday, one year after terrorists used four passenger planes to slaughter thousands.
EU set to adopt air security bill
Air passenger traffic stable
Dragonair objects to Cathay's bid for China flights
General Dynamics wins US$1.5b order for corporate jets
Air France services back to normal after pilots' strike

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US warns of possible terrorist attack on tankers in Gulf
THE US Navy has warned of a possible Al Qaeda terrorist attack on oil tankers transiting the Persian Gulf and Red Sea to mark the first anniversary of last year's US attacks.
Overflow from China boosts HK box volumes
Indon navy guarding fishermen against piracy threats
MPA suspends 4th bunker supply company
Hitachi-NKK merger will cut materials costs for shipmaker

Air and Land Transport

US airlines struggle with painful memories, desperate outlook
AMERICA's airlines marked a year of emotional and financial agony yesterday, one year after terrorists used four passenger planes to slaughter thousands.
EU set to adopt air security bill
Air passenger traffic stable
Dragonair objects to Cathay's bid for China flights
General Dynamics wins US$1.5b order for corporate jets
Air France services back to normal after pilots' strike

Features

Delights still in the air
EVERYBODY has heard the horror stories about airline food, post-Sept 11.

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Shipping News

US warns of possible terrorist attack on tankers in Gulf
THE US Navy has warned of a possible Al Qaeda terrorist attack on oil tankers transiting the Persian Gulf and Red Sea to mark the first anniversary of last year's US attacks.
Overflow from China boosts HK box volumes
Indon navy guarding fishermen against piracy threats
MPA suspends 4th bunker supply company
Hitachi-NKK merger will cut materials costs for shipmaker

Air and Land Transport

US airlines struggle with painful memories, desperate outlook
AMERICA's airlines marked a year of emotional and financial agony yesterday, one year after terrorists used four passenger planes to slaughter thousands.
EU set to adopt air security bill
Air passenger traffic stable
Dragonair objects to Cathay's bid for China flights
General Dynamics wins US$1.5b order for corporate jets
Air France services back to normal after pilots' strike

Features

Delights still in the air
EVERYBODY has heard the horror stories about airline food, post-Sept 11.

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New technology touted to bolster vessel safety Better HK container/throughput numbers in second quarter Indian dock workers may strike Lufthansa sustains chart presence Danzas strengthens global air freight position Air Canada to begin non-stop Montreal-Atlanta flights

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Disinvestment Ministry invites SCI bidders for due diligence again Kirloskar Engines to study ships propulsion A. P. Moller to purchase Torm Lines Assocham, Sharjah chamber sign MoU Soda ash exporters outprice US, Chinese products Vibrant apparels market still untapped in Canada: AEPC Govt extends broken rice export period for fulfilment of orders Tea Board sets up 10 task forces to boost exports MPEDA trying to get Indian marine products branded ULA-DPA consortium sign pact to develop Vizag box terminal - Operations to begin within 9 months JNP's shallow draught berth commissioned for regular use - J. M. Baxi's Asha Himani calls first Cashew EPC earmarks initial Rs 1.25 cr. to scout new markets 1.6 pc rise in steel exports during April-July Pursue privatisation to spur growth: Dr Acharya Inflation touches 3.6 per cent Govt, corporate sector differ on economic malaise reasons - IMC 96th Foundation Day celebrations All-India Exporters' Chamber chief outlines new challenges ahead for exporters Reserve Bank relaxes norms for release of forex up to $ 500 World plastics fair in Feb. 2003 Rakesh Mohan assumes charge as RBI Dy Governor At the helm of All-India Exporters' Chamber

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
Crude little changed despite bullish and contradictory inventory reports New posted prices from Ecuador Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents India: Joint strike called by port and dock workers nationwide Panama Canal: More lock works scheduled EU crisis oil stocks African market report from GAC Polish prices pushing up Little activity in the Great Belt Competition steers demand from Tallinn Prices up in the Canary Islands Prices firm in busy Gibraltar Demand slow in Istanbul APIs give little direction, US crude stocks "uncomfortably low" Firming Fujairah levels off on the back of paltry Platts price drop Brazil bunker prices on the move again Minor movement in Piraeus New increases in Saudi Posted prices Rotterdam softer this morning Another supplier licence suspended in Singapore Suppliers expect numbers to rise in Panama Buenos Aires demand picks up as Alpha Zone runs dry

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
Navy warning to shipping The U.S. Navy Maritime Liaison Office in Bahrain has warned of a heightened terrorist threat to shipping Ulltveit-Moe moves on PGS

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
A.P. Møller Group buying Torm Lines United Parcel Services pens deal with aircraft mechanics New Hanjin employees take basic training at sea Last in series of new container ships launched for Hatsu Marine Ltd. Washington State Ferries closing terminals for construction

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Thousands mourn as Bush vows vengeance Mourners gather at Ground Zero (left) yesterday to mark the first anniversary of the World Trade Center tragedy. Brussels puts a brake on US drive for ports clamp BRUSSELS has expressed "serious concerns" about US proposals to tighten vessel manifest declarations at foreign ports, putting further political pressure on Washington to delay implementation. Poulides plans 'three-star' European cruises SHRUGGING off Iraq war jitters, George Poulides has announced plans to launch a 'three-star' European cruise operation within the next two years. 'Suspect cargo' boxship seized off New York US FEDERAL authorities have seized a foreign containership in New York harbour on the anniversary of last year's September 11 terrorist attacks, after claiming to have detected "unidentifiable sounds and suspect cargo" onboard, write Rajesh Joshi and Katrin Berkenkopf.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
Senate hears infrastructure pleas US picks up IMO committee tab Mongstad strike disrupts shipping Crew rescued in Rubino blaze Seafarers' mental health suffering MOL moves into Montenegro Owners set up Asian Seafarers group Major investment for Buenaventura USCG detains Senator boxship China Shipping future in doubt New chief exec at troubled Dolphins Port strike may be deferred China seeks cross-Strait accord Samina charges reduced on appeal Bolivia favours Chile over Peru Lloyd Werft prepares for NCL Korea to set up new port body Indonesia will not release dredgers Singapore suspends bunker licence Seaport Terminals eyes Bahrain

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
Intermodal system still not secure The first anniversary of Sept. 11 has shed light on questions about the global intermodal transportation system, still "extremely vulnerable" to mass disruption should a container become a tool of terror. Box ship detained outside NY Harbor The Coast Guard detained a Liberian-flag containership chartered by Hanjin Shipping Co. six miles offshore after traces of radiation were reportedly detected in its cargo. U.S. rejects UK open-skies plan The United States has rejected British proposals for a limited liberalization of trans-Atlantic air services that would have improved traffic rights for U.S. cargo and express carriers. Marine transport trailed in gov't. spending: Report JoC BreakBulk 2002: Metals hurting Dragonair bucks Cathay China plan Air France expands express service to U.S. JoC Breakbulk 2002: Ex-Im Bank needs support Cargo recovering faster than passenger traffic: ICAO Deeper draft for Pakistan port Hong Kong registry gets boost Emirates offers automated status reports

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CMA CGM va prendre d’autres dispositions pour son trafic transtlantique Le contrat de location de slots que CMA CGM avait signé il y a deux ans auprès de Mærsk Sealand venant à échéance à la fin du mois d’octobre prochain, l’armement français s’apprête à prendre d’autres décisions, qui doivent lui permettre non seulement de se maintenir sur ce théâtre opérationnel, mais aussi de s’y développer. Des négociations en ce sens sont en cours, proches de la conclusion et nous y reviendrons lorsqu’elles auront effectivement abouti. De plus en plus de divergences au sujet du système d’écopoints Les divergences sur la poursuite du système d’écopoints pour le trafic de transit de camions en Autriche sont de plus en plus importantes. C’est ce qui est une nouvelle fois ressorti mardi après-midi au cours de la réunion de la commission Transport du Parlement européen, à laquelle ont assisté le ministre autrichien des Transports, Matthias Reichhold, son collègue italien, Pietro Lucardi, et la secrétaire d’Etat allemande aux Transports, Angelika Mertens. Le salon IAA de Hanovre ouvre dans un climat d’incertitude C’est ce 12 septembre que le salon international du véhicule industtriel IAA de Hanovre ouvre ses portes au grand public. Jusqu’au 19 septembre, il accueillera plusieurs milliers de transporteurs, de chauffeurs, d’étudiants et de personnes intéressées par l’évolution des techniques de transport routier. Mais l’impression qui se dégage de ce salon gigantesque, malgré les spots et les chromes, est celle d’une morosité sous-jacente et d’un climat marqué par des économies omniprésentes. Le marché européen du camion souffre de la conjoncture et le marché allemand encore plus que les autres. Les expéditeurs refusent de jouer les policiers L’Airfreight Institute (AFI), l’Advisory Body Information Technology (ABIT) , l’Advisory Body Dangerous Goods (ABDG) et les assemblées régionales ont déterminé l’agenda de la deuxième journée du congrès de la FIATA à Istanbul. Tous ces organes ont dressé un état des lieux de la problématique. La nouvelle législation relative à la sécurisation mise en place par les NU fait déjà froncer des sourcils du côté des expéditeurs. Beaucoup d’expéditeurs se posent aussi des questions quant à la politique publique en Europe.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
US looking to clear cruise merger plans US antitrust committee recommends not to obstruct both Carnival and Royal Caribbean merger plans. Babcock sells remaining HDW stock One Equity Partners paid "two-digit million" dollars for remaining 25% stake in German shipyard. BP Shipping sets safety standard The company deploys new information system to support doubling of fleet size. Singapore port sees steady traffic PSA Corp posted 8% increase in container handling volume in August. Two ULCCs head for demolition Kapetan Giannis and Kapetan Michalis are to be scrapped in Pakistan and Bangladesh, respectively. Senator Line containership detained at Newark US Coast Guard finds traces of radiation onboard Palermo Senator. Singapore suspends another bunkering license Grandeur Trading and Services joins long list of suspended bunker suppliers in Singapore. Crescent goes for Bulgarian newbuildings UK owner orders two tankers at Rousse Shipyard, accompanied by "series of options." No minimum price for SCI stake Indian government will not set entry level for privatisation auction of state shipping giant. New terminal planned for Russian exports Russia's big oil producers mull $1.5bn terminal at Murmansk. P&O Princess sues insurer UK owner says it missed out on $1m in compensation for interruptions to cruises after 11 September. Indian unions plot port walk-out Productivity-linked incentives are bone of contention behind strike threat. US military charters DAL ship Military Sealift Command takes Deutsche Afrika Line multipurpose vessel for up to three years. Owners warn ITF on wages Gloomy survey of employers' prospects backs call for seafarers pay freeze. Smit tackles blazing ro-ro off South Africa Crew evacuated from Jolly Rubino, while Cypriot tanker Sea Mariner grounds off Denmark. Box lines ask for more time Owners serving US want new container security rules delayed, fearing higher costs. Thoresen Thai continues fleet renewal Two days after buying bulker, Thai owner says an older vessel is heading for the breakers. Japanese hold Zodiac reefer Cargo securing manual deficiencies sees Ofer managed ship detained as 43 ships are held. CSDC dumped liner stake over market woes Economic downturn and reluctance to increase funding prompted disposal of CS Container Lines stake.