Asean leaders urged to take joint action against piracy WARNING of dire economic consequences for the entire Asean region should a pirate attack on a VLCC or chemical tanker end in catastrophe, the Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations has appealed directly to the 10 Asean heads of state for action.
Asian shipowners hit out at EU ASIAN shipowners have slammed the European Union decision to push ahead with a ban on single-hull tankers, and backed an alternative submission by four countries, including Singapore, that proposes a more practical phase-out.
EU asks Latvia to ban single-hull tanker THE European Commission said it will ask Latvia to ban single-hull oil tankers from its ports, in response to news that such a vessel will load a cargo of heavy fuel oil there and sail around the EU coast.
Precious Shipping's profit set to soar PRECIOUS Shipping, the second-best performer on the Thai stock exchange this year, may report its highest quarterly profit since 1999 for the three months ending Dec 31, after freight rates surged to a record.
Freighter spills oil in NY port A freighter spilled some 228,000 litres of heavy fuel oil in New York Harbour on Tuesday and some oil had reached the beach off Coney Island, the US Coast Guard said.
No Republican staying aboard STAR Cruises' US subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line has advised the Republican political party against chartering its 2,240-passenger Norwegian Dawn liner as a floating hotel and entertainment centre for its upcoming national convention in New York.
Air and Land Transport
Air China expects return to profit in 2003 AIR China, the country's biggest international carrier, said it will make a profit in 2003, recovering from its 2 billion yuan first-half loss as air travel resumed after Sars abated.
MAS faces rivalry on Dubai to New York route
Vietnam to repeal two-tier pricing
Indian airlines expect windfalls from renewed Pakistan air links
FAA proposes plan for quieter planes
Air Canada creditors group asks court to consider rival bid
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Boeing weighs risks of building Dreamliner THE future of the Boeing Co, no matter its tumultuous present, rests in large part on the wings of its next-generation jet.
Asean leaders urged to take joint action against piracy WARNING of dire economic consequences for the entire Asean region should a pirate attack on a VLCC or chemical tanker end in catastrophe, the Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations has appealed directly to the 10 Asean heads of state for action.
Asian shipowners hit out at EU ASIAN shipowners have slammed the European Union decision to push ahead with a ban on single-hull tankers, and backed an alternative submission by four countries, including Singapore, that proposes a more practical phase-out.
EU asks Latvia to ban single-hull tanker THE European Commission said it will ask Latvia to ban single-hull oil tankers from its ports, in response to news that such a vessel will load a cargo of heavy fuel oil there and sail around the EU coast.
Precious Shipping's profit set to soar PRECIOUS Shipping, the second-best performer on the Thai stock exchange this year, may report its highest quarterly profit since 1999 for the three months ending Dec 31, after freight rates surged to a record.
Freighter spills oil in NY port A freighter spilled some 228,000 litres of heavy fuel oil in New York Harbour on Tuesday and some oil had reached the beach off Coney Island, the US Coast Guard said.
No Republican staying aboard STAR Cruises' US subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line has advised the Republican political party against chartering its 2,240-passenger Norwegian Dawn liner as a floating hotel and entertainment centre for its upcoming national convention in New York.
Air and Land Transport
Air China expects return to profit in 2003 AIR China, the country's biggest international carrier, said it will make a profit in 2003, recovering from its 2 billion yuan first-half loss as air travel resumed after Sars abated.
MAS faces rivalry on Dubai to New York route
Vietnam to repeal two-tier pricing
Indian airlines expect windfalls from renewed Pakistan air links
FAA proposes plan for quieter planes
Air Canada creditors group asks court to consider rival bid
Features
Boeing weighs risks of building Dreamliner THE future of the Boeing Co, no matter its tumultuous present, rests in large part on the wings of its next-generation jet.
Asean leaders urged to take joint action against piracy WARNING of dire economic consequences for the entire Asean region should a pirate attack on a VLCC or chemical tanker end in catastrophe, the Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations has appealed directly to the 10 Asean heads of state for action.
Asian shipowners hit out at EU ASIAN shipowners have slammed the European Union decision to push ahead with a ban on single-hull tankers, and backed an alternative submission by four countries, including Singapore, that proposes a more practical phase-out.
EU asks Latvia to ban single-hull tanker THE European Commission said it will ask Latvia to ban single-hull oil tankers from its ports, in response to news that such a vessel will load a cargo of heavy fuel oil there and sail around the EU coast.
Precious Shipping's profit set to soar PRECIOUS Shipping, the second-best performer on the Thai stock exchange this year, may report its highest quarterly profit since 1999 for the three months ending Dec 31, after freight rates surged to a record.
Freighter spills oil in NY port A freighter spilled some 228,000 litres of heavy fuel oil in New York Harbour on Tuesday and some oil had reached the beach off Coney Island, the US Coast Guard said.
No Republican staying aboard STAR Cruises' US subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line has advised the Republican political party against chartering its 2,240-passenger Norwegian Dawn liner as a floating hotel and entertainment centre for its upcoming national convention in New York.
Air and Land Transport
Air China expects return to profit in 2003 AIR China, the country's biggest international carrier, said it will make a profit in 2003, recovering from its 2 billion yuan first-half loss as air travel resumed after Sars abated.
MAS faces rivalry on Dubai to New York route
Vietnam to repeal two-tier pricing
Indian airlines expect windfalls from renewed Pakistan air links
FAA proposes plan for quieter planes
Air Canada creditors group asks court to consider rival bid
Features
Boeing weighs risks of building Dreamliner THE future of the Boeing Co, no matter its tumultuous present, rests in large part on the wings of its next-generation jet.
EU official protests use of old tanker for fuel oil cargo
US: Barge involved in collision, diesel leak reported
Big US crude draw counterbalanced by product build Today's data from the US Department of Energy are bearish on account of surprisingly big builds in stocks of gasoline and distillates, while crude stocks fell sharply.
Crude and cold weather depressing Piraeus enquiries
Italian indications on the rise
Big price drops as Saudi posted prices resume after holiday
Fuel testing agency links up with technical and claims expert Viswa Lab Corporation has announced that the company is to call upon the expert services of Chris Fisher. He will help Viswa Lab by giving technical presentations to its customers and provide valuable support if they become involved with disputes and claims.
Deadline day for industry on single hulls DECISION day has arrived at the International Maritime Organisation over new strictures on the world's tanker fleet, and it is understood that private meetings held this week have achieved minimal progress in developing post- Prestige proposals.
UK shipping policy chief Wall is honoured THE UK's head of shipping policy, Frank Wall, has won the 2003 International Maritime Prize, the prestigious annual International Maritime Organisation award recognising the most significant contribution made to the UN agency's work and objectives by an individual or organisation, writes Hugh O'Mahony.
Master of Prestige must stay in Spain APOSTOLOS Mangouras, master of the Prestige,will have to spend a second Christmas in Spain after the judge investigating the case rejected his latest appeal yesterday.
Japanese owners revolt against ISPS role for Phoenix A TOP delegation from the Panama Maritime Authority is flying out to Japan next week in a bid to fend off a revolt by Japanese shipowners who have criticised the appointment of Phoenix Management Group Services to oversee the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
Janet wins award for 'outstanding journalism' LLOYD'S List chief correspondent Janet Porter has been named Journalist of the Year by the Seahorse Club.
Nominate the best for a Lloyd's List Award NOMINATIONS are now open to all our readers for your choice to honour outstanding achievement in shipping over the past year in the prestigious Lloyd's List Awards 2004.
B&W sees future in prop invention A co-operation agreement signed today between MAN B&W and propeller designer Jens Kappel could lead to MAN B&W offering the novel Kappel design as its standard propeller option
Have your say! HOW should the issue of piracy in the Malacca straits be tackled? Have your say!
LA votes for box probe facility LOS Angeles' commissioners have voted to pay Washington Group International to conduct further studies of a 'Joint Agency Container Inspection Facility'
Brazilian service chases exports THE first ship departed from Fortaleza this week in a new service connecting the north east Brazil and the Cape Verde Islands, off West Africa
Tasman Spirit hostages in despair A judge in Pakistan has ordered Karachi Port Trust to bring charges against the despairing Tasman Spirit crew by Friday
Second Canadian register proposed A group based in Vancouver has proposed setting up a second register in Canada that would be open to shipowners who do not trade within Canada or with the US
Malaysia readies EDI, backs CSI Ports set up paperless customs transactions, move closer to adopting U.S. container safeguards.
U.S. free-trade plan paying off: USTR Zoellick defends administration's trade policies, urges smaller countries to upgrade international logistics capabilities.
KLM cargo flat in November Europe's fourth-largest airline said a rally in Far East shipments balanced a plunge in North Atlantic volumes.
The Journal of Commerce names Beadle as Washington reporter
Five consortia bid for JNPT's Terminal 3 Five of the original eight consortia have tabled bids to build and operate Jawaharlal Nehru Port's US$200 million third container terminal.
Chennai box terminal hikes tariff by 17%
Seawheel rolls two ro/ro services into lo/lo
Fixed timetable for SBB Cargo transit trains
Coming capacity on Asia trades worries analysts
2003 charter market continues to break traditions
All-mode coalition seeks overhaul of Canadian transport policies
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