Australia won't recognise Philippine crew certificates EFFORTS by the Philippines to maintain the reputation of its seafarer licensing system suffered a blow when Australia recently suspended recognition of Philippine seafarer's certificates of competency.
Sarawak mulls lower shipping costs as incentive THE Sarawak government proposes to lower shipping transportation costs, which has affected export-oriented industries, as an incentive to manufacturers in Sarawak.
Global Carriers likely to buy more tankers: chairman GLOBAL Carriers Bhd, which has completed its restructuring exercise in May, is considering the possibility of buying more tankers in the future.
World's biggest A Malaysian fishing boat passes the back of the world's largest container ship, Orient Overseas Container Line Shenzen, at Northport in Port Klang, 70 km west of Kuala Lumpur.
Air and Land Transport
ANA orders 45 B737-700s in move to cut costs ALL Nippon Airways , Asia's second- biggest airline, said it placed a firm order for 45 Boeing Co 737-700 jetliners, in a move to cut costs by reducing its fleet of single-aisle planes to one aircraft type.
THAI, Vladivostok Airline in bilateral pact
'Qantas- Air NZ deal will deter newcomers'
Swiss people want a national airline
DHL plans to expand Aussie-NZ freight service
Reason to celebrate
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Northeast states oppose Amtrak shakeup NORTHEASTERN states of the US and freight railroads are resisting a Bush administration proposal to dismantle Amtrak, worried the change would strain finances and make city-to-city passenger rail less efficient.
Australia won't recognise Philippine crew certificates EFFORTS by the Philippines to maintain the reputation of its seafarer licensing system suffered a blow when Australia recently suspended recognition of Philippine seafarer's certificates of competency.
Sarawak mulls lower shipping costs as incentive THE Sarawak government proposes to lower shipping transportation costs, which has affected export-oriented industries, as an incentive to manufacturers in Sarawak.
Global Carriers likely to buy more tankers: chairman GLOBAL Carriers Bhd, which has completed its restructuring exercise in May, is considering the possibility of buying more tankers in the future.
World's biggest A Malaysian fishing boat passes the back of the world's largest container ship, Orient Overseas Container Line Shenzen, at Northport in Port Klang, 70 km west of Kuala Lumpur.
Air and Land Transport
ANA orders 45 B737-700s in move to cut costs ALL Nippon Airways , Asia's second- biggest airline, said it placed a firm order for 45 Boeing Co 737-700 jetliners, in a move to cut costs by reducing its fleet of single-aisle planes to one aircraft type.
THAI, Vladivostok Airline in bilateral pact
'Qantas- Air NZ deal will deter newcomers'
Swiss people want a national airline
DHL plans to expand Aussie-NZ freight service
Reason to celebrate
Features
Northeast states oppose Amtrak shakeup NORTHEASTERN states of the US and freight railroads are resisting a Bush administration proposal to dismantle Amtrak, worried the change would strain finances and make city-to-city passenger rail less efficient.
Australia won't recognise Philippine crew certificates EFFORTS by the Philippines to maintain the reputation of its seafarer licensing system suffered a blow when Australia recently suspended recognition of Philippine seafarer's certificates of competency.
Sarawak mulls lower shipping costs as incentive THE Sarawak government proposes to lower shipping transportation costs, which has affected export-oriented industries, as an incentive to manufacturers in Sarawak.
Global Carriers likely to buy more tankers: chairman GLOBAL Carriers Bhd, which has completed its restructuring exercise in May, is considering the possibility of buying more tankers in the future.
World's biggest A Malaysian fishing boat passes the back of the world's largest container ship, Orient Overseas Container Line Shenzen, at Northport in Port Klang, 70 km west of Kuala Lumpur.
Air and Land Transport
ANA orders 45 B737-700s in move to cut costs ALL Nippon Airways , Asia's second- biggest airline, said it placed a firm order for 45 Boeing Co 737-700 jetliners, in a move to cut costs by reducing its fleet of single-aisle planes to one aircraft type.
THAI, Vladivostok Airline in bilateral pact
'Qantas- Air NZ deal will deter newcomers'
Swiss people want a national airline
DHL plans to expand Aussie-NZ freight service
Reason to celebrate
Features
Northeast states oppose Amtrak shakeup NORTHEASTERN states of the US and freight railroads are resisting a Bush administration proposal to dismantle Amtrak, worried the change would strain finances and make city-to-city passenger rail less efficient.
Singapore: Much work ahead as bunker market regulations tighten Bunker suppliers and traders who attended the seminar on Quality Management for Bunker Supply Chain (QMBS) held in Singapore on Friday, June 20, say there are several details about the so-called Accreditation Scheme for Bunker Suppliers (ASBS) still to be worked out. What is already clear, however, is that suppliers will face an increased workload in order to comply with the new regulations.
The Baltic in brief
Avails push Singapore numbers up despite lack-lustre market
Tallinn tight until weekend
Crude underpinned by Nigerian strike, US Gulf hurricane watch A general strike in Nigeria may lead to production or loading disruptions later on, while production and tanker traffic in the US Gulf area may be disrupted by Tropical Storm Bill, which is forecast to reach Louisiana later this Monday.
ABS sues Spain ABS has instituted legal action against the Government of Spain. The classification society is seeking recovery for any claims made against it for damages arising from the Prestige casualty.
S/S Norway towed from Miami Repair yard not yet named
ABS backlash puts Spain in the dock for Prestige ABS, which was hit with a $700m negligence suit by the Spanish government last month over its role in the Prestige disaster, has come out punching, rebutting Spain's claims against it and laying the blame for the disaster squarely at the door of the Spanish authorities.
Panama Canal raises tolls and ships' notice period THE Panama Canal Authority is set to increase its tolls as well as the notice time required by all ships wishing to transit the canal from today, writes Rainbow Nelson.
Italy set to revive Mediterranean free trade area as it takes up EU presidency ITALY will look to exploit its pivotal position within the Mediterranean basin from today at the start of what promises to be a tricky six-month European Union presidency.
Containership charter rally soars Charter rates are testing all-time highs as the major liner shipping companies scramble to cope with unprecedented demand for cargo space on routes linking Asia, Europe and North America.
Closing of DHL Airways sale on hold Deadline comes and goes for controversial sale to investor group led by carrier's chief executive.
Panalpina names Beatson CEO for U.S., Canada The forwarders taps the former president of Emery Worldwide and Circle International to lead its North American business.
Panama Canal increases both tolls and vessel notice period The Panama Canal Authority is to increase its tolls and the notice time required from ships wishing to transit the canal, with effect from tomorrow.
New strike halves S.Korean import/export rail volumes
TFG launches intermodal link for Hamburg and Munich this week
Colombia: Boxships diverted from blocked Barranquilla
K Line pulls the rug from under SCI divestment
OOCL cascades executives into new management positions
First ocean carrier commits to South Auckland's inland port
New Panalpina N.America CEO to lead market share push
Thailand sets review date for new truck load restrictions
No role for old CEO in new Melbourne port management
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