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Better ISM procedures needed: Aussie agency
AUSTRALIAN authorities have recommended improved International Safety Management documentation procedures for all shipboard work in enclosed spaces, following a report on last year's explosion on board the Nego Kim.
China joins US box screening plan
P&O Ports acquires Gujarat terminal
Supertanker leaves Yemen

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Menlo's $22m hub first in airport logistics park
GLOBAL logistics provider and freight forwarder Menlo Worldwide officially became the first tenant of the Airport Logistics Park of Singapore today when it opened its $22 million regional logistics hub.
US may move WTO against loans to Airbus
Taiwan, Russia agree on air pact
Canada minister opposes more foreign ownership of airlines
Equity talks with Qantas progressing but no deal: Air NZ
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Better ISM procedures needed: Aussie agency
AUSTRALIAN authorities have recommended improved International Safety Management documentation procedures for all shipboard work in enclosed spaces, following a report on last year's explosion on board the Nego Kim.
China joins US box screening plan
P&O Ports acquires Gujarat terminal
Supertanker leaves Yemen

Air and Land Transport

Menlo's $22m hub first in airport logistics park
GLOBAL logistics provider and freight forwarder Menlo Worldwide officially became the first tenant of the Airport Logistics Park of Singapore today when it opened its $22 million regional logistics hub.
US may move WTO against loans to Airbus
Taiwan, Russia agree on air pact
Canada minister opposes more foreign ownership of airlines
Equity talks with Qantas progressing but no deal: Air NZ
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Port of Le Havre brings word of Project 2000 to Shanghai Habasit opens HK fabrication and distribution centre Danzas and Span partner in supply chain management deal Menlo Worldwide opens first logistics base in Singapore Canada Steamship Line finalises deal for ship Celarix sells Management Dynamics to founders Kuehne & Nagel nine-month gross profit up 17.4pc China Southern adds extra flight to Australia service TSA federalises ninth checkpoint at Logan Airport

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OCTOBER 29, 2002
ILWU to explain behavior The Justice Department in Washington gave the longshoremen's union ILWU some breathing room to answer management charges that is deliberately slowing cargo unloading at West Coast ports but warned that the union could face contempt of court if an illegal slowdown is proven. US warns again of terrorist attacks The US Navy's Fifth Fleet has again warned of the possibility of terrorist attacks in Middle Eastern waters only weeks after an apparent terrorist attack blew a gaping hole in the side of supertanker off the Yemen coast. Evergreen expands its Far East - Mediterranean (FEM) service From mid November, Evergreen is to add the Chinese ports of Ningbo and Xiamen to its Far East - Mediterranean (FEM) service to meet the increasing demand for space from China to Europe. Singapore airport up on tax write-back Costs, cargo and overseas profits of Singapore Airport Terminal Services (Sats) were up, but flights handled, catering and operating profits were down for the Singapore Airlines (SIA) subsidiary in the first half ending Sept 30. Rotterdam terminals in battle for TAS call The ECT Delta Terminal of Hutchison and Hanno/Uniport are both competing for a major cargo package from Cosco, "K" Line, Yangming and Hanjin Shipping. TNT Post and deutsche Post compared.... '...Both groups have built international empires since privatisation.

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Global tenders floated for Container Terminals on BOT basis at Kandla, JN Ports - Privatisation process gathers momentum PPT seeks TAMP nod to cut box charges Kolkata Port posts 9 pc rise in cargo traffic in H1 Govt keen to promote coastal shipping, smaller ports: Pinto Concor's ICD-Maliwada at Aurangabad augments facilities with modern equipment Air-India posts Rs 33-cr. profit during April-August 2002 AP Minister seeks level-playing field for dairy products exports AP seeks Centre's nod to set up AEZs Net profit of corporates rises by 17 pc in July-Sept. Logo for Indian tea in Russia launched Truck sales boom speeds up CV segment's growth to 31 pc Pipavav Rail Corp prefers SAIL items to Chinese Kanpur apparel park gets green signal Reserve Bank cuts Bank Rate, CRR by 0.25 percentage point - Flexibility in repayment of export credit CII to hold press meet on IT today Conference on crisis of power producers on Nov. 2

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OCTOBER 29, 2002
Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents St Petersburg losing out to competitive neighbours OPEC may seek to tighten compliance as war-premium dwindles New barges for busy Tallinn market? Demand slack despite two-month price-low in Great Belt Platts drop fails to have effect on Fujairah market US warns of increased terrorist threat against ships Rotterdam sees active trade this morning Hong Kong indications drop further after weekends sharp fall Singapore steady to soft after Monday's sharp drop

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OCTOBER 29, 2002
BridgePoint extends supply chain visibility solution for ocean cargo shipments with INTTRA EGSAC wins first multiple principal Canada Maritime names new agents in the Baltic States Emery Forwarding launches new Gold Priority Express Service for heavy weight cargo Menlo Worldwide opens first Asia Pacific Multiplex in Singapore Evergreen expands its Far East - Mediterranean (FEM) service to include China Safety on China's airports Lokomotion expands CargoNet transports fresh fish from Norway to Italy

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OCTOBER 29, 2002
Halter returns to ship repair Halter Marine is now up and running under new ownership as VT Halter Marine, Inc.--and will be offering ship repair services as part of its portfolio.

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EU members go it alone on 24-hour manifest deals European Union member states are continuing to cut bilateral deals with the US on maritime security, despite warnings from Brussels that it prefers a community-wide agreement. Thousands stranded as storm damage pulls plug on power for Chunnel trains Storm damage to French powerlines halted all passenger and freight train services through the Channel Tunnel yesterday. Evergreen chairman Chang granted Italian citizenship EVERGREEN chairman Chang Yung-fa has been granted Italian citizenship, writes Janet Porter.

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OCTOBER 29, 2002
US laws add to crew distress Liberia opts for fingerprints USWC dockers must respond today Second bulker suffers flooding Rig arrested in Canada Maersk takes high road to Greenock Seafarers protest over fund fraud Hanjin ends Lanka's carrier search Claims mediation service launched Scandlines sale expected this week China the coal wild card in 2003 Italy joins security initiative Austal talks up fast ferry sector India slashes women's training fees Tanker rate rise surprises market B&N to axe ro-ros and bulkers Australia needs maritime champions Back to square one at Santos Colombia cleans out corrupt customs Offshore & Marine boosts Keppel Iran, Kuwait discuss war cover Malaysia mulls Port Authority Doha delay threatens Games Daesan expansion work set to begin

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OCTOBER 29, 2002
Union facing Justice Dept. deadline West Coast longshoremen today were due to file a rebuttal to employers' allegations of illegal slowdowns. Hong Kong, Shenzhen boxes surge Hong Kong's largest container terminals enjoyed a strong surge in shipments ahead of the holiday season, especially in September, to the United States and Europe. Emery adds extra flights from Asia Hub Group, TMM partner on Mexico logistics Vastera narrows loss EU approves trans-Atlantic air alliances Hall to lead United Shipping network Coast Guard sets Houston safety zone IATA chief calls for global air security FMC announces $820,000 in fines Parcel Select adds early hours Portland kicks off $40M Toyota project Deutsche Post will appeal EU fine

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Europe: APL va transférer des fonctions administratives à son centre de Kuala Lumpur Dans le courant de la dernière semaine de novembre l’armement APL devrait transférer des activités administratives du UK, d’Allemagne et du Benelux vers un de ses deux centres administratifs régionaux, celui de Kuala Lumpur, le second centre étant à Shanghai. Danzas va coopérer avec Span International Danzas, la filiale de Deutsche Post, a conclu un accord de coopération avec Span International, un fournisseur canadien de solutions logistiques intégrées pour l’industrie électronique et automobile. Grâce à cette alliance,Danzas est en mesure de proposer une gamme complète de services de supply chain management via un seul partenaire à ses clients dans ces secteurs. Le sel marin bloque l’accès au tunnel sous la Manche Les utilisateurs du tunnel sous la Manche ont vraiment la guigne: tout le trafic a été interrompu pendant sans doute au moins 24h depuis lundi soir 19h30. Au moment de mettre sous presse, on ne savait pas encore quand le trafic pourrait reprendre. C’est le sel des vents marins de la tempête de dimanche qui a provoqué des problèmes d’alimentation électrique à hauteur de Calais.

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OCTOBER 29, 2002
Szczecin shipyard gets credit boost A total of $42.5m worth of credit will be used for construction of three new vessels. TT Club rating row AM Best and S&P dispute financial strength of liner shipping mutual. Liberia to offer fingerprint checks Registry plans to point the finger at terrorists masquerading as seafarers. Yemen arrests more Limburg suspects Marine engine workers held in connection with VLCC terrorist attack. Fredriksen appeals for football cash Norwegian tanker king wants other investors to help out his Vaalerenga club. Loki's losses continue Norwegian owner hit by lack of employment for world's biggest tanker in first three quarters. Canada detains lone ship Port state control officers hold only Formosa Plastics Marine Corp tanker in September. Owners eye aframax business as rates hold Charterers are trying to modernize their time-chartered tonnage as newbuilding deliveries kick in. Poor markets hit Brostrom Results suffer as spot rates turn "very weak" and cargo volume falls. Great Eastern profit climbs Indian owner notches up strong profit rise despite weak markets. Shipping growth at Grupo TMM Supply vessels boost Mexican tanker and car carrier owner in first nine months. Keppel inks PT Apexindo hat-trick Drilling contractor's swamp barge order makes it three in a row for Singapore shipyard. Earnings slip at Orey Portuguese broker and liner agency boosts revenues in first nine months, but bottom line weaker. McMahon takes the reins at Stelmar Ex-BP Shipping chartering man assumes MD role at tanker player from Bruce Ogilvy. Jurong to expand capacity to 1m-teu Singapore's other container port is to embark on a further round of capacity expansion. NOL names new CIO and boxship Stoddard steps up to group level as APL completes Aker MTW quartet.