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MPA sets new standards for bunker suppliers
IN the wake of contamination and corruption scandals, Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority will crackdown on bunker fuel suppliers by tracking three new performance standards for accreditation and intensifying quality checks.
Managers of suspended bunker firms expected to face charges
Bunker fuel prices will rise as supplies tighten: ExxonMobil
Low rates: Fragmented industry partly to blame
China's logistics sector shows great potential

Air and Land Transport

United unions offer US$5b in cost cuts to help airline
A coalition representing five unions at United Airlines has offered the No 2 US carrier US$1 billion per year over five years in wage cuts and other concessions to help the airline get loans but the group had not decided how to divide up the sacrifices.
Airports group slams ending of state cover
American Air to cut capacity 2% more, offer Net fares to agents
Ryanair sees robust trading, growing passenger traffic
Narita Airport seeks IPO advisers
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MPA sets new standards for bunker suppliers
IN the wake of contamination and corruption scandals, Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority will crackdown on bunker fuel suppliers by tracking three new performance standards for accreditation and intensifying quality checks.
Managers of suspended bunker firms expected to face charges
Bunker fuel prices will rise as supplies tighten: ExxonMobil
Low rates: Fragmented industry partly to blame
China's logistics sector shows great potential

Air and Land Transport

United unions offer US$5b in cost cuts to help airline
A coalition representing five unions at United Airlines has offered the No 2 US carrier US$1 billion per year over five years in wage cuts and other concessions to help the airline get loans but the group had not decided how to divide up the sacrifices.
Airports group slams ending of state cover
American Air to cut capacity 2% more, offer Net fares to agents
Ryanair sees robust trading, growing passenger traffic
Narita Airport seeks IPO advisers
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Hong Kong to lend support in fight against terrorism NOL appoints Hickler as new CEO for APL Logistics Panama Canal passes audit KLM agrees to new options with summer strikers Swift offers logistics solutions to Middle East IT industry UPS develops Nikon camera distribution service in US

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
AMR ceo fear for war with Iraq Donald J. Carty, the ceo of AMR Corp. and its American Airlines unit said Wednesday that a war with Iraq would likely necessitate new government help for the airline industry, or the nation's air transportation system would be crippled. DHL with new claerance system DHL Worldwide Express and Open Harbor announced a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract to deploy a new customs clearance solution. Cargo Amsterdam Airport up 9 per cent Cargo transport of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the month of August rose 9.2 per cent to 96,716 tons compared with the same month of 2001. Swiss still negotiating Oneworld entry Andr' Dos', chief executive of Swiss International Air Lines, the new Swiss flag carrier, said the group had underestimated the time it could take to negotiate entry into the Oneworld airline alliance of American Airlines and British Airways. American Airlines raises $617 million in financing American Airlines announced that it had risen $617 million Tuesday through an aircraft-secured bond financing in the public capital markets. Congestion at US West Coast Congestion is mounting at key US West Coast ports as contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) for a new contract covering 10,500 dockworkers continues to plod along.

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MSC expands Far East/Mediterranean service from Shanghai A.P. Møller commences joint venture in Shanghai MOL Logistics to launch cargo consolidation service between Asia and US in Oct. ECU-Line to start direct groupage service to Bandar Abbas from Oct. 19 Lykes Lines upgrades North America-Africa service; inks deal with Global Container Lines DNV gears up to provide security certification Box volumes at Melbourne port hits new peak "K" Line launches 13th vessel Ignazio Messina to launch new multi-purpose liner service in SA-W. Africa sector ...places order for 2 more Aframax tankers Contship Containerlines upgrading services in Europe-Australasia-Pacific Islands-N. America - The 'Eagle' is landingtrade HK to join US Customs port security accord HK registry crosses 15m gt Danzas makes Lanka new multinational gateway to South Asia INSA celebrates World Maritime Day with ships safety as the theme Banks interested in putting up finance for SCI bidders SCI to be delisted from bourses after sell-off MoS issues direction on TAMP's power of adjudication US not to yield on textile rules, ready to fight India in WTO ONGC to export 25,000 t naphtha to Fujiara Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with Malaysian company to develop jewellery park Probe into ammonium nitrate imports from Iran, Russia initiated Ficci signs MoU with German trade body Port trusts, workers to discuss bonus issue on Oct. 8 Vallarpadam tender: CoPT told to appoint consultant - Pinto: Open bids will be invited Dragonair to focus on global cargo markets Air-India board discusses aircraft acquisition plan, endorses expert panel report SWISS finalises A340s deal Ethiopian Airlines improvises schedule Jet Airways commissions huge cargo warehouse facility in Bangalore Rail-borne cargo hits new peak at Haldia in Aug Rlys haul more freight in August Govt to announce new labour policy in 4 months Maharashtra withdraws resale tax imposed on June 1 AP offers Rs 3 cr. to set up pharmaceutical export body Hassan SEZ set for take-off Exporters allowed to sell rice in domestic market till month-end Tea to get stamp of quality soon MPEDA to launch 'logo scheme' in US markets Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures - By M. Sreedharan Vietnam plans to emerge as Asean IT hub by 2005 CII organises roadshow on AgriFare 2002

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
US Gulf bunker markets battered by Isidore Crude eases as Isidore wanes, Iraq takes temporary back seat Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents Singapore market sidetracked by SIBCON IFOs firm in the ARA Tokyo 'tight and firm' Italy still firming as orders pile up SEAaT represents commitment to finding exhaust emission solutions for shipping Istanbul: Some have it, some don't! Bunker ships use in line digital viscosity measurement to guarantee quality of fuel St. Petersburg bunker move Rotterdam market steadies with crude Everything 'normal' in Piraeus Limited supply in Montreal and Halifax New York and Philadelphia market review

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
EMTA and EMERA announce further tariff adjustments IPBCC to withdraw war risk surcharges for feeder vessels to and from Colombo ABX LOGISTICS China obtains NVOCC licence Dredging begins for the Brunswick Harbour deepening project Cleve & Zonen B.V. to launch new fortnightly import service Schenker opens new logistics centre in Bavaria Trans-o-flex increases operating profit Hays Logistics: sales in first half of 2002 remain stable Port of Lisbon reports rise in throughput in first half of 2002 Iberia increases number of flights between Germany and Spain

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Austal USA gets third New York contract Winning its third contract for the New York market in six months, Austal Limited subsidiary, Austal USA has secured an order for a 43 m passenger catamaran for New York operator, Circle Line-Statue of Liberty Ferry, Inc. Izar and Rolls-Royce offer hi-speed cargo ship design With an eye on the EU;s Marco Polo program and its promise of subsidies, Izar and Rolls-Royce have unveiled a design for a high speed cargo carrying monohull

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Lasco orders pair of vessels to add to Logger Pool lineup Port of Portland wins award for Environmental Management System Port of Olympia taking bids on Native American welcome pole MarAd taking online registrations for Short Sea Shipping confab Oregon short-line railroad nets $2.07 million federal loan

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Left wing Crow puts the fat cat among the pigeons for World Maritime Day Britain's ratings union, RMT, staged a World Maritime Day protest against low pay outside the headquarters of the Chamber of Shipping yesterday, in a move that could herald frostier industrial relations in the UK maritime industries. Earnings forecast slashed at Stolt-Nielsen Stolt-Nielsen, one of the world's leading chemical tanker operators, has been forced to make a drastic cut in its full year earnings forecast due to problems at the Stolt Offshore subsidiary. Liberia to pick Deloitte as monitor LEADING international accounting firm Deloitte & Touche is in the driver's seat as the Liberian government considers bids from three prospective monitors for its maritime and forestry revenues, writes John McLaughlin in New York. Fredriksen's $942,000 punt on Frontline recovery spurs shares JOHN Fredriksen, chairman and dominant shareholder in Frontline, has become the latest shipping company boss to show faith in the future of his company by investing his own cash, writes Tony Gray.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Container rates 'defy logic' Ports hit by Indian national strike India raises stink over seafood Buyers elusive as Simon slumps Carnival sued by ex-vice president USWC tech talks break without deal Karachi funds development projects HK trade slows on weaker demand Japanese cruisers fall to 200,000 Coal dust in court prompts order Senator Lines survival under threat Gothong back in shipping NOL is here to stay: Jacobs Ministry clarifies PSA's China role Alstom's carrier dream takes off Grimaldi sets ferry links in train Fosen yards struggling CVRD to expand maritime potential Analysts warn of Kv'rner weakness Lawyers seek to save Guayaquil China-Taiwan trade growing rapidly Fredriksen buys Frontline stock US exporters gather in Havana Singapore frames new bunker rules

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Gulf ports to re-open after drenching Ports from New Orleans to Mobile are set to re-open Friday after rain and flooding from Tropical Storm Isidore forced a shutdown. Some progress in West Coast talks Waterfront employers said a framework for implementing new technology has been established, but dockworkers played down the advances as minimal. Japan joins U.S. box security program Four container ports in Japan have agreed to participate in the U.S. Customs Service's Container Security Initiative. Port Newark Container Terminal opens More dockworkers asked for NY China adds express restrictions FedEx boosts Europe- Asia Pacific service Stolt-Nielsen cuts earnings estimates EVA Air boosts forecast Conference on East-Central Europe transport, infrastructure Modern Terminals supports security programs KCS gets independent nominating committee House passes bill to ease ports' dredging costs

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Trafic combiné: l’UIRR prévoit une croissance globale de 1% en 2002 Pour l’ensemble de l’exercice 2002, l’Union internationale des sociétés de transport combiné rail-route (UIRR) s’attend à noter une croissance de 1% du nombre d’envois. Il faut toutefois tenir compte du trafic assuré par RAlpin, qui n’est pas comptabilisé par l’UIRR puisque la compagnie n’en fait pas partie. Avec ce trafic, la croissance serait de 2,4%. Et s’il n’y avait pas eu différents problèmes externes comme au tunnel sous la Manche, les glissements de terrains en Suisse et les inondations de l’Elbe, on aurait pu atteindre une croissance de 5%. STVA entre dans le capital de Helf Filiale du groupe ferroviaire français via SNCF Participations, STVA (Société de transports de véhicules automobiles) va entrer dans le capital de la nouvelle société allemande Helf, qui a son siège à Essen et est spécialisée dans le transport routier de véhicules. Helf est particulièrement actif sur le marché de la Rhénanie-Westphalie et sur les liaisons entre l’Allemagne et le Benelux. Dans cette opération, le groupe français intervient conjointement avec son partenaire allemand Werner Egerland, dont il détient une partie du capital. Les ports “sans papier” se profilent à l’horizon “L’économie digitale aura un impact énorme sur l’industrie et l’ensemble de la société dans les 10 années à venir.” C’est ce qu’a déclaré Robert Yap Min Choy, l’executive vice-president IT de PSA Corporatin, lors du sixième congrès de l’association internationale de distributeurs portuaires IFPCD, qui s’est tenu à Anvers. Si cette tendance se confirme, les papiers et documents pourraient entièrement disparaître des ports à moyen terme. Anvers: New Wave Logistics veut doubler sa capacité à Beveren “Lors de l’acquisition du groupe de manutention portuaire américain Ceres, figurait dans la corbeille le nouveau terminal à containers d’Amsterdam. Il fallait reprendre l’entreprise dans son ensemble. Cette reprise s’inscrit néanmoins dans notre stratégie en tant qu’exploitant de terminaux.” Yuji Hirano, executive vice-president de NYK Logistics & Megacarrier, que nous avons rencontré à l’occasion de la 6e conférence de l’International Federation of Port Cargo Distributors (IFPCD), qui se tenait ces jours-ci à Anvers, se montre assez confiant en ce qui concerne le sort du terminal d’Amsterdam, qui attend depuis plus d’un an son premier client. Il devait d’ailleurs consacrer quelques heures ce jeudi à un voyage en hélicoptère vers Amsterdam pour survoler ce terminal révolutionnaire et se faire ainsi une idée plus précise de l’importance de l’outil.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Tripartite shippers support security upgrade The shippers' group seeks global security system with help from WTO, WCO and IMO. US West Coast port labour talks make progress Unionised dockworkers and port operators reach tentative agreement on new technology implementation. Q Ship to double capital Qatar Shipping is poised to issue 25m shares to finance its stakeholding in more LNG carriers. Stolt-Nielsen cuts earnings guidance Stolt Offshore's lower operating income estimate pulls down parent company's 2002 earnings. Jolly Rubino pounded by heavy swell Salvage operations on hold off South Africa, as high seas batter grounded Italian ro-ro. Taxman turns on Nordic American Teekay managed tanker owner to fight Norwegian tax threat. Danish and Vietnamese owners tie up on shipmanagement Saigon Shipping and Rederiet Fabricus form joint venture. Earnings down at Portugal's Sacor Maritima Tanker and gas carrier owner turns in modest first-half performance. Wartsila confirms layoffs Order downturn leads to 350 temporary layoffs over next six months. Simon slumps to first-half loss Poor results for UK group's Seawheel shipping arm prompts massive write-off of goodwill. Austal scores New York hat-trick Australian shipbuilder wins third ferry contract in six months from New York owners. IMO calls for safety culture International Maritime Organisation head William O'Neil speaks out on World Maritime Day. Japan joins US box security crusade US Customs wins signature of another major port state as it seeks to screen containers arriving from overseas. Ship costs rise on higher wages Accountants' report highlights crew pay in 5% increase in operating costs. Sterling to remain at P&O Princess helm Deputy chairman Peter Foy turns down chance to step into Lord Sterling's shoes. Fredriksen spends $1m on shares Tanker king takes advantage of weak share price to increase Frontline stake. HHI shares plunge on Chung political bid World's largest shipbuilder emerges as the worst performer among top 10 Korean conglomerates. Singapore to beef up bunker standards Three-pronged initiative aims to restore reputation of industry tarred by tales of bribery and corruption. Warnow and MTW merger moves step closer New joint management team put in place at Kvaerner and Aker's German shipyards.