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Asia-N America box volumes at 3-yr high in '01
CONTAINER shipping volumes from Asia to North America hit a three-year high in 2001 with the Sept 11 terrorist attacks having little impact, according to research by a major Japanese shipping line.
NYK consolidates intra-Asian container operations
Int'l lines take Philippine port authority to court
Ship beached off NZ finally freed by tugs

Air and Land Transport

US carriers have improved maintenance oversight: FAA
THE crash of an Alaska Airlines jetliner two years ago has prompted improvement in maintenance oversight at all the major airlines in the US, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Airlines with safety oversight flaws
Firms battle for deals at S'pore show
Virgin Blue earnings set to top A$30m
Airlines can still have VIP lines at security checkpoints
American expects demand to rise
Air Do seeks 1b yen injection from govt

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Shipping News

Asia-N America box volumes at 3-yr high in '01
CONTAINER shipping volumes from Asia to North America hit a three-year high in 2001 with the Sept 11 terrorist attacks having little impact, according to research by a major Japanese shipping line.
NYK consolidates intra-Asian container operations
Int'l lines take Philippine port authority to court
Ship beached off NZ finally freed by tugs

Air and Land Transport

US carriers have improved maintenance oversight: FAA
THE crash of an Alaska Airlines jetliner two years ago has prompted improvement in maintenance oversight at all the major airlines in the US, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Airlines with safety oversight flaws
Firms battle for deals at S'pore show
Virgin Blue earnings set to top A$30m
Airlines can still have VIP lines at security checkpoints
American expects demand to rise
Air Do seeks 1b yen injection from govt

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Machinery leads the way from Chinese interior HABA-SPED down under APL wins both of Sri Lanka's top shipping awards Macau exports slump Cathay Pacific makes Air Hong Kong wholly-owned subsidiary Hactl welcomes Finnair Stinnes AG handles logistics for China's Transrapid project

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FEBRUARY 22, 2002
D. Logistics liquidity concerns Maersk warns UK ports Qantas meets 41 per cent earnings dip UK might privatise main roads United SameDayPlus for heavy freight

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APL wins Sri Lanka's top shipping awards Concor chief assesses box traffic volumes in Vizag Port 'Marine surveys' deserve greater attention, says state Ports Minister Ports must upgrade cargo handling technology: Plan panel Lufthansa to start daily services to Mumbai from April Tulsidas Khimji, Allcargo Movers team up to provide better services - LCL services introduced at ICD-Pithampur Investment allowance, depreciation rate hike, tech upgrade fund on cards Govt may retain income-tax incentives for industries in backward areas Foodgrain mountain to swell further Rs 10-cr. fund for small IT firms announced Heartening 6 pc growth logged by 6 core sector industries in January RBI softens norms for bank funding to core projects IMC public meet on Budget 2002-03 on March 1

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FEBRUARY 22, 2002
Oil holds steady between the bulls and bears Top Chinese refiners to restrict runs Fuel oil blending system protects ship owners and operators from the risks of contaminated fuel Market report for Chile Singapore oil major comments on anti-corruption control methods for bunker operators Brazil market update O.W. starts physical supply in the UK Rotterdam morning market report Norway pledges continued oil output cuts Demand picks up on the US West Coast

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FEBRUARY 22, 2002
Slight drops at ports in Lower Saxony TNWA Confirms its New Asia-Europe Service Changes TPG has again achieved a year of record profit The Russian express delivery business is booming Korea railroad project Constanta Harbor project Ladoga railroad station Russia's Rail Ministry and Canada's Bombardier East Asian trio launch intercontinental pendulum Delmas weaves Asia into East African network

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FEBRUARY 22, 2002
Austal gets order for "boutique" cruise ships Western Australia's Austal Ships has secured a contract for two 69 meter "boutique" cruise ships Trico takes legal action against ITF The International Transport Federation today accused Trico Marine Services of launching an "attack on the fundamental principle of international union solidarity". Canadian repairer wins cruise jobs According to the Victoria, British Columbia, Times Colonist five large cruise ships will be drydocked at Victoria Shipyards this spring and fall for major refits

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FEBRUARY 22, 2002
Corps forgoes use of silt screens in order to remove electric gear from Columbia The International Air Cargo Association awarding scholarship in honor of past president Coast Guard holding one day art exhibit in Seattle today Olympia Port Commissioners eyeing Port Plaza improvements US rail freight traffic sees small gain during week

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New World Alliance slashes capacity THE New World Alliance is slashing capacity by 20% on the Asia-Europe trade as it confirms the suspension of its Asia-Mediterranean service at the end of March. Trico takes ITF to court as Labour Board appeal fails TRICO Marine Services has launched legal action against the International Transport Workers' Federation, writes David Osler. No proceedings ruling over loss of the Ievoli Sun FRENCH examining magistrate Dominique de Talancé has decided not to initiate proceedings against any of the parties involved in the loss of the Ievoli Sun, the chemicals carrier which sank off the French Normandy coast on October 31, 2000, writes Andrew Spurrier.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2002
Danish operators to amalgamate Work begins on Dominican terminal Asia-Europe services upgraded Frontline returns to Gard Maersk 'will return' to Sepetiba Senators warn flag states Lisbon signs Atlantic cruise link Gdynia yard tries to calm tension Ferry lines drop Greek islands Workers expelled from Polish yard Stowaway fines 'breach legislation' China ferry service wound up Queensland agency launched in July Qingdao berths for largest boxships Yarra investigation 'inconclusive' Samho HI back in the black Hanjin charts box rate recovery Lanka continues to monitor shipping Scandal claims senior Ecuadorians Greek anger over ferry fare hike

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FEBRUARY 22, 2002
U.S. wants to delay Chinese contract law The controversial law appears to undermine the confidential contracting provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. New World Alliance shifts Asia-Europe The carrier group is making extensive changes to its services to adjust capacity. Port of Miami to upgrade cargo, cruise Kuehne & Nagel acquires remainder of Brazil venture CSX World Terminals breaks ground in Dominican Republic Baltimore lands another vehicle contract International Shipholding credit rating lowered China Shipping turns to slot charters for U.S./Med routes Web-based Carnets available Holt creditors ask for trustee Indian operator to provide track-and-trace for containers Korea logistics costs rising

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ABX Logistics doit trouver 250 mio. d’EUR de capitaux privés Selon des informations diffusées par la VRT à ses journaux parlés de 12 et 13h, non confirmées sur Teletext au moment de mettre sous presse, ABX Logistics, la filiale logistique de la SNCB, ne serait pas vendue mais filialisée et devrait attirer 250 millions d’EUR de capital privé. Elle recevrait aussi un ultime prêt de 50 mio. d’EUR. De plus, elle devrait coopérer avec La Poste pour les colis de moins de 30 kg. Problèmes en perspective pour les semi-remorques à rideaux coulissants non certifiées TIR Les inspections techniques de cinq à six pays ont délivré un certificat TIR à des semi-remorques à rideaux coulissants standard qui ne satisfont pas aux critères techniques pour une telle certification. Le problème a été abordé la semaine dernière à Genève. Il a été décidé que les douanes seront mises au courant de sorte à renforcer les contrôles. Les semi-remorques certifiées à tort seront arrêtées à la frontière. Les transporteurs risquent de devoir payer une facture salée, car leur cargaison devra être transbordée à bord d’un véhicule certifié. Vers la création d’une bourse pour réguler le transit alpin? Le lobby suisse “Initiative des Alpes” propose la création d’une bourse qui vendrait aux transporteurs routiers un nombre préalablement limité de trajets par les Alpes. Cette association a décidé de faire cette proposition parce qu’elle se dit déçue par le rythme du transfert du transport de marchandises de la route vers le rail, signale l’agence de presse suisse ATS. Océ ferme son centre logistique des Hauts-Sarts Océ Belgium a fermé la semaine passée son unité logistique des Hauts-Sarts, à Herstal près de Liège. Ce centre gérait l’ensemble des stocks pour le marché belge et luxembourgeois du producteur néerlandais de matériels de gestion de documents (photocopieuses, imprimantes, scanners,...). Cette fermeture est la conséquence de la mise en place du projet international “Eurologistics”.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2002
BP lines up Tsuneishi aframaxes Oil major poised to set cheap market rate for tanker newbuildings. Star Cruises loss falls Big reduction in deficit despite tough times and fewer passengers. New World Alliance dumps services Lines re-jig will put another five 3,000-teu ships into an already over-stuffed charter market. Grindrod profit soars Earnings up 71% despite substantial container ship sale loss. Frontline moves not all from Skuld Top owner switched 30 ships at P&I renewals but others shared the pain. MBO takes flight at American Club Potential conflicts lead to Marsh withdrawal from P&I management. Samho makes first profit Korean yard in the money thanks to Hyundai Heavy's management and the dollar's increased value. KTF fails to meet expectations Lithuanian reefer player Klaipeda Transport Fleet's earnings were hit by a sinking and vessel sales in 2001. Precious back in the black Thai bulk shipowner has reversed losses of 2000, but is cautious about this year's prospects. 'Saboteurs' blamed for CSL ship cargo contamination Australian police give verdict on incident that left block of cement in a ship's hold. Seacor Smit doubles its money US offshore owner's income declined from third to fourth quarters, but it still beat 2000 by a long way. Sonatrach pencils in LNG newbuildings Algerian oil and gas producer is gearing up its fleet to compete on cargoes. Derecktor inks Alaska fast ferries The 73 metre fast ferries are the first of their kind ever to be built in the US. JP Morgan Chase cuts Teekay estimate US investment bank says tanker giant's 2002 earnings will decline on weaker OBO rates.