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IMO proposes range of radical security measures
THE International Maritime Organisation has agreed on a raft of proposed measures aimed at addressing the threat of terrorist attacks on the global maritime industry.
DNV chief exec quits amid internal turmoil
Coastal Bunkering licences suspended
Turkish maritime official's visit
Automated straddle carrier makes debut
Fourth body found in Arkansas river tragedy
Key West salvors raise 1 tonne marble piece

Air and Land Transport

Air NZ shakes up domestic service, cuts fares and jobs
AIR New Zealand yesterday said it was scrapping its domestic business class and reducing in-flight services to help restore the national carrier to profitability.
Boeing's sonic cruiser may not be fast enough
CAL crash similar to 1996 TWA, 1998 Swissair cases
Small airline Air Do asks JAL to expand ties
All Nippon's sales target unrealistic, says analyst

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IMO proposes range of radical security measures
THE International Maritime Organisation has agreed on a raft of proposed measures aimed at addressing the threat of terrorist attacks on the global maritime industry.
DNV chief exec quits amid internal turmoil
Coastal Bunkering licences suspended
Turkish maritime official's visit
Automated straddle carrier makes debut
Fourth body found in Arkansas river tragedy
Key West salvors raise 1 tonne marble piece

Air and Land Transport

Air NZ shakes up domestic service, cuts fares and jobs
AIR New Zealand yesterday said it was scrapping its domestic business class and reducing in-flight services to help restore the national carrier to profitability.
Boeing's sonic cruiser may not be fast enough
CAL crash similar to 1996 TWA, 1998 Swissair cases
Small airline Air Do asks JAL to expand ties
All Nippon's sales target unrealistic, says analyst

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Shenzhen catches up with Hong Kong AADA ups bunker surcharge from greater China to Australia China unveils nation's largest containership Pilots will not be armed, association is dismayed FedEx pilots join ALPA union

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MAY 28, 2002
EU authorizes extra month of state aid The European Commission has agreed today that Member States could continue to provide emergency state insurance cover to companies in the air transport industry for a further month, up to 30 June 2002. Canon signs contract with Maersk Logistics Maersk Logistics has been awarded the contract for the warehousing and distribution operations of Canon Consumer Imaging in the Nordic area. H&S Transport to acquire Vos Logistics Heerde H&S Transport is to acquire Vos Logistics Heerde, the food tanker company of the Vos Logistics group in Oss, The Netherlands. New chief for Railog Günther J. Ferk, born in 1967, is the new Managing Director of Railog GmbH, Kriftel, a joint subsidiary company of Schenker AG, Essen, and DB Cargo AG, Mainz. Port tycoon Rotterdam arrested The proprietor of the Uniport container terminal in the port of Rotterdam, Hans Vervat, the Port of Rotterdam's Man of the Year 2001, was arrested last weekend when he refused to stop the unloading of a container ship with dangerous goods. China Airlines suspends 12 cargo flights China Airlines, Taiwan's biggest carrier, temporarily canceled 12 cargo flights a week so that the planes can undergo safety checks, China Airlines stated two days after the crash in the Taiwan Strait.

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Govt may extend transport subsidy in air freight to processed foods Air service talks with Singapore, UK in June 5 pc rise in air freight volume predicted Commerce Ministry to hold talks with EPCs on export target Rain-gods set to shower another bountiful crop Government modifies MDA eligibility provisions TAMC moots new subsidy scheme to upgrade powerlooms Ficci signs MoU with Japanese institute to face cheap imports Rising export demand will haul industrial growth: Ascon survey Exim Bank study projects steep rise in silk exports ATMA registers 6.03 pc rise in tyre exports Cotton imports rise to Rs 2,046 cr. Forex reserves swell by $ 92 million to $ 55,712 million STPI exports up by 47 per cent

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MAY 28, 2002
US Gulf market update Panama busy today, St.Eustatius sees less enquiries Petroplus reports disappointing q1 due to 15 years low refinery margins, but did well in bunkers Less than 13% of oil pollution in the world's seas and oceans comes from ships Lukoil's oil reserves boosted by Caspian finds ExxonMobil Marine Fuels signs Estonia deal MPA suspends licences of Coastal Bunkering Pte Ltd Crude steady to soft as Russian plans to boost oil export seen overshadowing war threat Rotterdam market report from Marine Bunkering

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MAY 28, 2002
CaroTrans names new agent and reinstates Colombia service Straddle carrier terminal to open in Brisbane (Australia) Günther J. Ferk appointed managing director of Railog Gefco obtains ISO- 9001:2000 certification Geodis reports drop in net sales in first quarter 2002 Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement (TACA): CAF will remain unchanged for 3rd quarter Royal Nedlloyd in the red BDP invests in Belgian freight forwarder T.I. NV Levi Strauss & Co. awards contract to Tibbett & Britten Fraport reports drop in airfreight throughput

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MAY 28, 2002
Crusader gun company to buy U.S. Marine Repair Two companies closely associated with the name of Reagan era defense secretary Frank Carlucci have announced a deal. DNV boss ousted Helge Midttun yesterday resigned as CEO of classification society Det Norske Veritas amid allegations of insider trading, a questionable employment deal and employee unrest. IMO sets the stage for ISPS Shipowners who are still digesting the complexities of such things as ISM and STCW will soon have to start wrestling with the demands of a new IMO-required International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code.

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UK transport secretary Byers resigns BRITAIN'S beleaguered transport secretary Stephen Byers (above) quit the job yesterday, after months of controversy over his handling of the railway system and the activities of Labour Party and civil service spin doctors, writes David Osler. Germany puts brakes on Brussels ports plan THE German government has indicated that the EU's much vaunted directive on ports needs further work before it can enter into force. Vervat banged up after explosive fireworks row THE owner of container terminals Uniport and Hanno and Rotterdam port man of the year, Hans Vervat, was left reeling after spending a night in a Dutch jail following a row about a shipment of fireworks on a China Shipping vessel in his Waalhaven terminal. Dilmun Shipping tanker 'arrested by creditors' BAHRAIN-based chemical tanker specialist Dilmun Shipping, which works closely with many oil majors, has seen at least one of its two vessels, and possibly both, placed under arrest.

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MAY 28, 2002
Palm Beach finds tenants at last FGH fire sale continues Stowaways embark in Panama - MSC No let-up for Brovig BV's turnover tops euro1Bn Turkish ship in line for hefty fine Seaway bids for longer season United Defense buys Marine Repair Chiwan targets HK box cargo Ship masters at times no masters China puts steel case to WTO body Third Singapore bunkerer suspended Greener breaking rules welcomed Union split threatens ferry turmoil General Dynamics in HDW take-over? SCI market listing assured RINA confirms top two new names Fischer freshens up fruit trade Sydney opts for in-house pilotage No plans to ship Russian oil to US Gard posts loss, but no call Hamburg, Klang in Karachi tie-up China keen on yard talks

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MAY 28, 2002
Sinotrans ships entering trans-Pacific The Chinese forwarding and logistics group will launch its first dedicated string of containerships in the trans-Pacific beginning in late June. Hutchison to grow Panama port The world's largest private port developer plans to invest $240 million to create one of Latin America's biggest container shipping hubs. Weblog: Pilot blacked out in Okla. barge collision Hapag-Lloyd to acquire rest of VTG Hapag-Lloyd AG will raise its stake in its European petrochemical logistics affiliate. Air France cargo, results in black Evergreen launches Haiti service Consolidated Freightways CEO out Seaway eyeing longer season Container group names Sondey Sri Lanka offers shares in bunker fuel provider IMO develops security guidelines RailAmerica sells Texas shortline Teamsters, UPS making progress

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MAY 28, 2002
Halter Marine sold at discount Bankrupt FGH sold Halter Marine to Bollinger at 73% discount to the price it paid for in 1999. Singapore suspends Coastal bunkering license Coastal will not operate barges or supply bunkers in port of Singapore. Gulfmark improves stock liquidity Shareholders will receive an additional company share for every one owned. USMR pulls IPO plan The plan is thwarted by UDI's $316m acquisition of United States Marine Repair. Knutsen lines up next tanker newbuilding Spanish yard splitting chemical tanker construction with Ukrainian cousin to cut costs. Cruiseship owners eye Olympic berths Games committee aiming for transparency with cruise bids. Dutch yard orders slump in 2001 Netherlands shipbuilders hit by ending of European subsidies last year. Hapag-Lloyd to mop up VTG-Lehnkering shares Major shareholder aims for at least 95% of European coastal and river shipowner. Vietnam beefs up shipbuilding capacity Shipbuilders talk tanker newbuildings with European owner and cement carriers at home. Alstom unveils massive share issue plan Debt reduction scheme will see stock worth EUR 636m up for grabs. LNG ship pooling mooted Petronas boss Hassan Marican urges regional players to band together but sceptics call it unrealistic. USCG sends Insiko to the bottom Saga involving probably the most expensive dog rescue in maritime history finally comes to an end. Injured Commodore steward wins damages A steward injured whilst working aboard a ship run by the US cruise operator gets substantial damages. UK coastguard aids drifting tanker Fuel pump change aboard British Shield prompts watching brief off Anglesey. Austal USA inks fast ferry deal Aussie builder sees further success for its US joint venture targeting the Jones Act trade. Last Dubai Drydocks victim recovered Police recover what is thought to be the last of the victims of the March 23 disaster.