S'pore Customs to install 2 gamma-ray scanners IN order to boost security at Singapore's sea and land entry points, the Customs and Excise Department is adding to its arsenal of new technology by acquiring two gamma-ray scanners.
Terrorists may use scuba divers to attack ships: FBI
High-tech firms welcome end to US West Coast port dispute
PSA's Tuticorin terminal told to slash tariffs by 15%
Disney cancels next Magic cruise
NYK buys back shares
Air and Land Transport
THAI shares surge 5% as profit jumps fivefold THAI Airways International pcl, Asia's second-best performing airline stock this year, gained 5.3 per cent after it said full-year profit rose more than fivefold and it will pay its first dividend in five years.
S'pore Customs to install 2 gamma-ray scanners IN order to boost security at Singapore's sea and land entry points, the Customs and Excise Department is adding to its arsenal of new technology by acquiring two gamma-ray scanners.
Terrorists may use scuba divers to attack ships: FBI
High-tech firms welcome end to US West Coast port dispute
PSA's Tuticorin terminal told to slash tariffs by 15%
Disney cancels next Magic cruise
NYK buys back shares
Air and Land Transport
THAI shares surge 5% as profit jumps fivefold THAI Airways International pcl, Asia's second-best performing airline stock this year, gained 5.3 per cent after it said full-year profit rose more than fivefold and it will pay its first dividend in five years.
Mexican trucking in USA approved The US government cleared the way for Mexican trucks to travel throughout the United States beginning in the next few weeks.
New terminal Schenker in Estonia Estonian Schenker subsidiary AS Schenker will be launching operations in its new terminal situated directly in Tallinn on 30 November 2002, along with customers and representatives from trade and industry.
Groups pressing UN to act against shipping Greenpeace International, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and global trade union organisation, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) have joined forces in appealing to UN Secretary General Kofi Anan, calling for fundamental reform of the shipping industry.
K-Line to begin calls at Wilmington Japanese shipping line Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (K-Line) will begin service at the N.C. port of Wilmington.
Australia investing in shipping X-rays Imported sea cargo in Australian ports is to come under closer scrutiny with the installation of a $190 million container X-ray program at four key shipping ports around the country.
Air cargo US gains from port shutdown Diversion of freight to air because of the shutdown and delays at US West Coast ports, US air-cargo volume jumped in October 2002.
Kyriakou leads $500m Hyundai order surge HYUNDAI Heavy Industries, the world's largest shipbuilder, has swooped on tanker contracts totalling $500m from two major owners, with more orders in the pipeline.
Estonian inspectors give Byzantio all-clear to sail ESTONIA yesterday gave the 26-year-old single hull tanker Byzantio - chartered by Crown Resources, the charterer of the ill-fated 26-year old single hull tanker Prestige - the all-clear to sail from Tallinn to Rotterdam.
Bulkers take centre stage in IMO debate A WHOLE raft of new proposals to improve the safety of bulk carriers will take centre stage on Monday as the Maritime Safety Committee of the International Maritime Organisation meets for two crucial weeks for the international shipping community.
CMA CGM deal ends Andrew Weir box career ANDREW Weir Shipping, one of Britain's last remaining liner shipping specialists, has completed its exit from the container trades.
Le Canada ne sera-t-il qu’une échappatoire de courte durée? Le programme CSI (Container Security Initiative) et son corollaire “manifeste 24 h avant embarquement”, sont des sujets qui préoccupent fortement toutes les parties liées au transport maritime de marchandises essentiellement containérisées à destination de ports américains. Dans les diverses entreprises concernées, les états-major s’échauffent, car les choses ne sont pas aussi simples, et le temps presse, ce qui n’empêche pas d’évaluer une éventuelle échappatoire via le Canada.
Le pont-canal de Magdebourg sera mis en service l’année prochaine Le nouveau pont-canal sur le canal du Mittelland, à proximité de Magdebourg, a été mis sous eau avec succès. Avec une longueur de 918 mètres, il s’agit de la plus longue construction de ce type en Europe et peut-être même au monde. Le pont-canal surplombe le passage de l’Elbe. Il s’agit du deuxième projet de ce type sur le canal du Mittelland, le Weser étant surplombé par un pont-canal de près de 350 mètres de long à Minden.
Novembre a été catastrophique pour le secteur de l’assurance maritime Le mois de novembre n’a pas été bon pour les assureurs de navires et de leurs marchandises. Plusieurs accidents importants ont en effet été enregistrés ces derniers jours. L’accident le plus médiatisé a été le naufrage du citernier “Prestige” au large des côtes espagnoles, souillant fortement le littoral.
Les EU autorisent les transporteurs routiers mexicains sur leur territoire L’administration Bush vient d’autoriser les transporteurs routiers mexicains à opérer sur le territoire américain en dehors de la zone des 20 milles commerciaux imposée jusqu’ici. Les premiers camions mexicains pourront avoir accès à tout le territoire à partir du 1er janvier 2003. “Les échanges entre les deux pays vont sans aucun doute augmenter”, selon le sécrétaire d’Etat américain aux Transports, Norman Mineta.
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