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Congestion mounting at US West Coast ports
CONGESTION is mounting at key US West Coast ports as contract negotiations between longshoremen and terminal operators for a new contract covering 10,500 dockworkers continues to plod along.
Tug boat, barge hijacked in Malacca Straits
Port plan dispute may jeopardise US investment in Bangladesh
Boards of Australian ports face big shake-up

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US airlines fear they will collapse without govt help
THE chief executive at the world's biggest airline warned Congress on Tuesday the industry could come close to collapse if it did not receive government help to reduce taxes and other costs related to aviation security.
EC wants state airline cover to end by Oct 31
Airbus, Boeing expect delayed recovery if Iraq war occurs
London Tube staff strike for a day
Air NZ jet returns to London after engine fails
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Meteoric rise of Asian economic powerhouse
THE partnership between Shanghai and Denmark's APM Terminals signals the enormous interest from multinational companies in capitalising on Shanghai's extraordinary growth.

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Shipping News

Congestion mounting at US West Coast ports
CONGESTION is mounting at key US West Coast ports as contract negotiations between longshoremen and terminal operators for a new contract covering 10,500 dockworkers continues to plod along.
Tug boat, barge hijacked in Malacca Straits
Port plan dispute may jeopardise US investment in Bangladesh
Boards of Australian ports face big shake-up

Air and Land Transport

US airlines fear they will collapse without govt help
THE chief executive at the world's biggest airline warned Congress on Tuesday the industry could come close to collapse if it did not receive government help to reduce taxes and other costs related to aviation security.
EC wants state airline cover to end by Oct 31
Airbus, Boeing expect delayed recovery if Iraq war occurs
London Tube staff strike for a day
Air NZ jet returns to London after engine fails
LOG Book

Features

Meteoric rise of Asian economic powerhouse
THE partnership between Shanghai and Denmark's APM Terminals signals the enormous interest from multinational companies in capitalising on Shanghai's extraordinary growth.

web site

Shipping News

Congestion mounting at US West Coast ports
CONGESTION is mounting at key US West Coast ports as contract negotiations between longshoremen and terminal operators for a new contract covering 10,500 dockworkers continues to plod along.
Tug boat, barge hijacked in Malacca Straits
Port plan dispute may jeopardise US investment in Bangladesh
Boards of Australian ports face big shake-up

Air and Land Transport

US airlines fear they will collapse without govt help
THE chief executive at the world's biggest airline warned Congress on Tuesday the industry could come close to collapse if it did not receive government help to reduce taxes and other costs related to aviation security.
EC wants state airline cover to end by Oct 31
Airbus, Boeing expect delayed recovery if Iraq war occurs
London Tube staff strike for a day
Air NZ jet returns to London after engine fails
LOG Book

Features

Meteoric rise of Asian economic powerhouse
THE partnership between Shanghai and Denmark's APM Terminals signals the enormous interest from multinational companies in capitalising on Shanghai's extraordinary growth.

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MCL and Saimaa Lines Finnish expansion continuing Industry publication confers best carrier title on Zim-Canada WW to begin new intra-Asia, Asia-Middle East services Fedex gets busy on Asia to Europe routes, adds capacity Changi Airport tops travel surveys K&Nl given first Phase 2 quality accreditation by Cargo

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
European airlines to pay more for insurance European airlines will be forced to return to the commercial insurance market for coverage of third party war and terrorism risks, after the European Commission urged governments to stop providing state-backed insurance from the end of October. Forwarder Nedcargo growing Rotterdam based NedCargo, formerly an Internet start-up but now a normal forwarding company, have moved to a bigger office and new warehouse. Net income Roadway down Roadway Corp. reported that net income for its third quarter, which ended September 7 was $6.9 million or $0.36 per share (diluted), compared to net income of $8.2 million or $0.43 per share (diluted), for the third quarter of 2001. TPG receives UK bulk mail license TPG Post UK received an interim license to provide bulk mail and consolidation services in the UK market. Higher transpacific rates 14 Major carriers of the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) warned shippers that they intend to hike freight rates next year by $700 per 40-foot container as well as pass on any 'government-mandated' port and maritime security costs. Increase container import Western Coast The Port of Los Angeles reported a 30 percent increase in loaded inbound containers in August, and Tacoma 26 percent, Long Beach 5.9 percent. Oakland and Seattle reported combined inbound and outbound shipments, with Oakland up 3 percent and Seattle up 10 percent from August 2001. Taiwan Bill to restore transport with China Taiwan's Cabinet approved a draft law today that could help pave the way towards ending a five-decade ban on direct shipping and air links with China.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
USG storm precautions affect ships Iraq oil exports up US crude stocks down but gasoline up New posted prices from Ecuador Uruguay: 380cst avails back and 180cst coming soon African market report from GAC Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents Severe weather affecting Novorossiysk again Saudi posted prices: Jeddah activity boosted by Suez availability problems High prices and low demand in Fujairah Healthy demand amid firming IFOs in St Petersburg Bunkerworld is 5 today! Shell Marine Products expands operations in Germany Gibraltar market on an even keel Barge out of action in Tallinn IFOs firm in the Great Belt Rotterdam steady at noon with lower prices IFO prices up again in Brazil OceanConnect Shareholders Reflect on Two Years of Growth Suez resupply date announced Chile: Bunker supply expands to growing cargo and cruise port

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Wallenius Wilhelmsen announces new services Senator Lines announce in-depth restructuring plan D.F. Young files application for security partnership under C-TPAT PACC accepts delivery of M.V. Pac Athena; maiden voyage to U.S. in October Kuehne & Nagel expands in Central America TPG receives UK interim licence to deliver bulk mail Chronopost goes north The Eagle is landing for Contship Containerlines Freightliner's offer for GB Railfreight rejected

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Maersk switches boxships to U.S. flag Maersk Line, Limited is taking full advantage of U.S. Maritime Administrator William Schubert's efforts to ease the acquisition of foreign-built tonnage by U.S. flag operators. Boost for double hull bulker design The U.K.-based Graig Group and its China-based subsidiary have given a boost to a new, double-hull ultra-handymax bulk carrier design. NASSCO delivers T-AKR 317 National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today announced the delivery of the USNS Soderman (T-AKR 317) to the U.S. Navy.

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Maersk pioneers US-flag boxship service MAERSK Line, the US-flag subsidiary of Danish shipping and logistics giant AP Møller, will place four modern panamax ships under the US flag next month. SSW in last ditch fight for survival SSW Fahr und Spezialschiffbau, the Bremerhaven-based shipbuilder, is fighting for its survival. Safety is IMO focus as global events mark World Maritime Day WORLD Maritime Day is being marked today with activities around the world, writes David Osler. Sterling buys 250,000 P&O shares Lord Sterling yesterday bought £425,000 ($637,500) worth of P&O stock, writes Janet Porter.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
LUKoil demands Kulikov probe Liberia closes in on audit contract Gulf ports await tropical storm Baltic shuttle ' to include rail' US finds more for port security Rickmers launches breakbulk string Tonga denies Al-Qaeda link Maersk adds ships to US-flag fleet Djakarta alleges dredger bribery Gdynia wins limited guarantees UK urged to tackle piracy Ministries in crucial SCI talks Brazilian maritime plan out today BC Ferries tender goes outside BC Ex-ministers chair shipping review Irregularities mar officers' exam HMM fires ten more executives Korea to spend more on ports Aboitiz gains control over WG&A Seyang exits court receivership

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Isidore closes Port of New Orleans Ports closed along the northern Gulf Coast and ships diverted calls amid heavy rains and high winds as the tropical storm moved towards land. PTP to Singapore: Let's make a deal The chief of Asia's fastest-growing containerport said that his organization may explore a business relationship with arch-rival PSA Corp., the region's leading terminal operator based in Singapore. Insurance flap could shut EU airports European airports warned that they could shut down if the European Union forces member governments to stop providing state-backed liability insurance. House passes bill to ease ports' dredging costs Keep pace with U.S. marine security, urges Canada trade group chief Chiquita cost-cutting bears fruit Maersk Line shifts subsidy ships Korea to probe Hyundai accounting Open Harbor to handle DHL clearance Ga. harbor dredging begins India airline opens new cargo center Exel unit in JC Penney deal New sign-ups for Descartes network

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NYK Line veut devenir un prestataire de services logistiques intégrés La prestation de services logistiques intégrés n’est pas un phénomène nouveau. De nombreuses entreprises logistiques les proposent déjà depuis un certain temps, mais de plus en plus d’entreprises pour qui la logistique n’était pas une activité de base, se lancent sur ce marché. Il y a par exemple les entreprises postales comme Deutsche Post et TPG qui veulent devenir des prestataires de services logistiques mondiaux, mais aussi des armements, comme Mærsk et NYK Line, qui s’aventurent sur la même voie. Kalmar veut asseoir sa position de leader de marché Le groupe suédois Kalmar, qui fait désormais partie du groupe finlandais Kone, vient de présenter en Suède de nouvelles générations de reachstackers ContChamp et ContMaster, et de chariots élévateurs industriels mi-lourds. Avec ces nouveaux produits, Kalmar veut asseoir son leadership dans les deux secteurs, ont annoncé les responsables de l’entreprise à la presse spécialisée internationale. Ils n’ont toutefois quantifié ni les parts de marché, ni les prévisions de ventes, ni même les niveaux de production atteints ces dernières années. Ces secrets sont mieux gardés que l’arsenal de Saddam Hussein, pourrait-on dire par boutade. PSA voudrait prendre pied en Amérique du Nord Le groupe de manutention PSA Corp de Singapour a maintenant les yeux tournés vers les Etats-unis pour procéder à de nouvelles expansions dans le domaine des terminaux à containers. Ce groupe est actuellement présent en Asie, au Moyen-Orient, sous-continent indien et en Europe (au sud en Italie et au nord ... avec Hesse Noord Natie à Anvers). Au total le groupe est présent dans 13 ports. Selon le nouveau président de PSA Stephen Lee, les USA constituent le chaînon manquant du réseau. L’intérêt porterait d’abord sur la côte Ouest, ce qui est logique puisque cette partie des Etats-Unis traite le plus grand volume des échanges avec l’Asie. Atemi veut se lancer sur le marché belge des plates-formes logistiques et des entrepôts Le groupe immobilier français Atemi se diversifie depuis environ deux ans sur le marché de la conception et de la réalisation de plates-formes logistiques. En France, il a déjà lancé trois projets importants. La prochaine étape de son développement en logistique doit concerner le Benelux. Les résultats des études réalisées pour concrétiser cette ambition le conduisent à miser sur la Belgique en général et la région de Bruxelles en particulier.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
MC Shipping confirms LPG disposals Monaco-based owner concludes sale of small gas carriers Cotswold and Snowdon. HMM probed for accounting discrepancies Hyundai Merchant Marine is accused of providing funds to North Korea through an affiliate. US Gulf braces for tropical storm Oil tanker traffic flow in Houston shipping channel remains normal. Pertamina pulls in newbuilding bids Indonesian giant forging ahead with tanker play despite financiers concerns. Bidding begins for Liberian shipping audit Three major accounting firms are eyeing contract to monitor allocation of Liberian shipping funds. Dohle exercises Szczecin option But future of boxships ordered with Rickmers at Gdynia remains unclear. Russian yard partners Murmansk Shipping Owner and shipyard plan novel bulker-tanker conversion. Bimco in US terror warning Cost of port security moves may exceed vessel earnings. China signs up owners at SMM Chinese shipbuilders pull in some big names as they make splash in Hamburg. Profits dry up at Oasis Leasing Dubai aviation and shipping investor hit by difficult markets, but remains committed to expansion. Shanghai Shipyard being hussled off site Local authorities are putting increasing pressure on yard officials to vacate prime development site. Ministries meet to discuss SCI sell-off Buyers' gripes in Shipping Corp of India sale to be aired during talks. Europe-Korea shipyard stalemate set to continue Commission chief Romano Prodi disappointed with "not so sexy" talks on shipbuilding subsidies in Copenhagen. HDW chief calls for shipyard cooperation Hans-Joachim Schmidt believes German shipbuilders must work together to survive foreign competition. Bulker blues hit Western Norway's Western Bulk Carriers saw profits fall in a difficult first-half market. Graig goes for double-hulled bulkers UK group pre-empts bulker safety moves with high-specification ship order at CSIC in China. MISC eyes up stake in liner rival Malaysia International Shipping Corp wants to cash while prices are low and grab bigger slice of boxship action. Gdynia snares government cash for ships Cash-strapped Polish yard inches up backing for its large orderbook. Graig expands in China UK ship manager sends technical team to Shanghai in response to growing fleet. Wallenius Wilhelmsen adds more routes Scandinavian duo limber up to expand services in Asia and Middle East. Harris buys Clarkson stock Tim Harris makes modest investment in the broker's stock six months after joining its board. Wartsila supplies Shanghai Edward Finnish group clinches order for tanker engines at Chinese yard, but business is still down on last year. K Line expands its LNG operations Japanese owner moves key man into London as it eyes Atlantic opportunities. Norwegian owner's family bury the hatchet Anders C Wilhelmsen agrees on a compromise asset split to end long-running dispute. Dockwise to jumboise Blue Marlin Available deck area to be increased by 50% in operation slated for Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. QMII not confirmed for Athens 2004 The charter of Cunard's new flagship is yet to be agreed, contrary to earlier statements. MHI inks Suez dredger newbuilding Giant Japanese shipbuilder renews newbuilding acquaintance with Suez Canal Authority.