Cut charges to help logistics industry compete: SLA THE Singapore Logistics Association has called on the government to slash statutory charges and cargo handling rates to help local logistics companies fight off competition from neighbouring countries.
Shipping sector vulnerable to terrorist acts THE worldwide container shipping industry is 'wide open' to the threat of terrorism and no one is taking responsibility for tackling the problem, according to an independent report.
Australia may slaughter or dump stranded sheep FIFTY thousand Australian sheep may be slaughtered or left on an island if Australia fails this week to find a buyer for the animals, which have been stranded for two months on a ship in the Middle East, the government said on Tuesday.
PSA's Sept global volumes up 7%, local up 8.5% PSA Corporation saw both its global and local throughput volumes rise in September year-on-year, on the back of buoyant container trades fuelled by surging China exports to North America and Europe.
A blow for nature lovers A Star Ferry sails past pilings sunk into the water at a reclamation project in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Air and Land Transport
BA's Asia-Pac load factors beat pre-Sars averages BRITISH Airways said its Asia-Pacific passenger load factors have surpassed pre-Sars averages, but the airline has ruled out any plans of adding any new Asia destinations to its network for at least two years.
EU acts on unfair airline pricing
Air India to restore all services to S'pore, HK
United's comeback
US, Vietnam hold talks on air services pact
US Airways to contract out Airbus heavy maintenance
Features
Tougher rules deter foreign fliers to the US FOUR times a week a Japan Airlines 747 from Sao Paulo, Brazil, lands in New York City on the way to Tokyo, but since August the planes have each been carrying 100 fewer passengers because of hastily imposed new rules, introduced in early August, to deal with threats from Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.
Port Shots
Port Shots EVERGREEN's Italian subsidiary Lloyd Triestino and French carrier CMA CGM have launched a new joint China-Adriatic express service via the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
Cut charges to help logistics industry compete: SLA THE Singapore Logistics Association has called on the government to slash statutory charges and cargo handling rates to help local logistics companies fight off competition from neighbouring countries.
Shipping sector vulnerable to terrorist acts THE worldwide container shipping industry is 'wide open' to the threat of terrorism and no one is taking responsibility for tackling the problem, according to an independent report.
Australia may slaughter or dump stranded sheep FIFTY thousand Australian sheep may be slaughtered or left on an island if Australia fails this week to find a buyer for the animals, which have been stranded for two months on a ship in the Middle East, the government said on Tuesday.
PSA's Sept global volumes up 7%, local up 8.5% PSA Corporation saw both its global and local throughput volumes rise in September year-on-year, on the back of buoyant container trades fuelled by surging China exports to North America and Europe.
A blow for nature lovers A Star Ferry sails past pilings sunk into the water at a reclamation project in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Air and Land Transport
BA's Asia-Pac load factors beat pre-Sars averages BRITISH Airways said its Asia-Pacific passenger load factors have surpassed pre-Sars averages, but the airline has ruled out any plans of adding any new Asia destinations to its network for at least two years.
EU acts on unfair airline pricing
Air India to restore all services to S'pore, HK
United's comeback
US, Vietnam hold talks on air services pact
US Airways to contract out Airbus heavy maintenance
Features
Tougher rules deter foreign fliers to the US FOUR times a week a Japan Airlines 747 from Sao Paulo, Brazil, lands in New York City on the way to Tokyo, but since August the planes have each been carrying 100 fewer passengers because of hastily imposed new rules, introduced in early August, to deal with threats from Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.
Port Shots
Port Shots EVERGREEN's Italian subsidiary Lloyd Triestino and French carrier CMA CGM have launched a new joint China-Adriatic express service via the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
Cut charges to help logistics industry compete: SLA THE Singapore Logistics Association has called on the government to slash statutory charges and cargo handling rates to help local logistics companies fight off competition from neighbouring countries.
Shipping sector vulnerable to terrorist acts THE worldwide container shipping industry is 'wide open' to the threat of terrorism and no one is taking responsibility for tackling the problem, according to an independent report.
Australia may slaughter or dump stranded sheep FIFTY thousand Australian sheep may be slaughtered or left on an island if Australia fails this week to find a buyer for the animals, which have been stranded for two months on a ship in the Middle East, the government said on Tuesday.
PSA's Sept global volumes up 7%, local up 8.5% PSA Corporation saw both its global and local throughput volumes rise in September year-on-year, on the back of buoyant container trades fuelled by surging China exports to North America and Europe.
A blow for nature lovers A Star Ferry sails past pilings sunk into the water at a reclamation project in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Air and Land Transport
BA's Asia-Pac load factors beat pre-Sars averages BRITISH Airways said its Asia-Pacific passenger load factors have surpassed pre-Sars averages, but the airline has ruled out any plans of adding any new Asia destinations to its network for at least two years.
EU acts on unfair airline pricing
Air India to restore all services to S'pore, HK
United's comeback
US, Vietnam hold talks on air services pact
US Airways to contract out Airbus heavy maintenance
Features
Tougher rules deter foreign fliers to the US FOUR times a week a Japan Airlines 747 from Sao Paulo, Brazil, lands in New York City on the way to Tokyo, but since August the planes have each been carrying 100 fewer passengers because of hastily imposed new rules, introduced in early August, to deal with threats from Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.
Port Shots
Port Shots EVERGREEN's Italian subsidiary Lloyd Triestino and French carrier CMA CGM have launched a new joint China-Adriatic express service via the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
Cut charges to help logistics industry compete: SLA THE Singapore Logistics Association has called on the government to slash statutory charges and cargo handling rates to help local logistics companies fight off competition from neighbouring countries.
Shipping sector vulnerable to terrorist acts THE worldwide container shipping industry is 'wide open' to the threat of terrorism and no one is taking responsibility for tackling the problem, according to an independent report.
Australia may slaughter or dump stranded sheep FIFTY thousand Australian sheep may be slaughtered or left on an island if Australia fails this week to find a buyer for the animals, which have been stranded for two months on a ship in the Middle East, the government said on Tuesday.
PSA's Sept global volumes up 7%, local up 8.5% PSA Corporation saw both its global and local throughput volumes rise in September year-on-year, on the back of buoyant container trades fuelled by surging China exports to North America and Europe.
A blow for nature lovers A Star Ferry sails past pilings sunk into the water at a reclamation project in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Air and Land Transport
BA's Asia-Pac load factors beat pre-Sars averages BRITISH Airways said its Asia-Pacific passenger load factors have surpassed pre-Sars averages, but the airline has ruled out any plans of adding any new Asia destinations to its network for at least two years.
EU acts on unfair airline pricing
Air India to restore all services to S'pore, HK
United's comeback
US, Vietnam hold talks on air services pact
US Airways to contract out Airbus heavy maintenance
Features
Tougher rules deter foreign fliers to the US FOUR times a week a Japan Airlines 747 from Sao Paulo, Brazil, lands in New York City on the way to Tokyo, but since August the planes have each been carrying 100 fewer passengers because of hastily imposed new rules, introduced in early August, to deal with threats from Al-Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.
Port Shots
Port Shots EVERGREEN's Italian subsidiary Lloyd Triestino and French carrier CMA CGM have launched a new joint China-Adriatic express service via the Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
US East Coast:Markets quiet, buyers anticipate bearishness
Firm Vancouver still enjoying healthy demand
Crude drops sharply after big US stock build Weekly figures from the DOE and API took the market by surprise again today when they both reported a crude build way above expectations.
Strong winds threaten delivery possibilities in Istanbul
Saudi Arabia: Refinery upgrade reduces fuel oil output Global supply of fuel oil is diminishing as refineries throughout the world undergo upgrades.
Japan stays well stocked and out-priced Plenty of avails (for the time being) remain to be sold in Japan, but at the prices being forced on the majority of suppliers, will anybody buy them?
New Saudi posted prices
California: Dismay as bunker tax exemption faces delay SB 808 is still in the hands of California's ousted Governor Davis, who has until midnight on Sunday to either sign or veto the bill. Unfortunately, bureaucratic procedures could mean that the bunker sales tax exemption may not become effective immediately.
Fine avails continue in Italy as numbers drop off somewhat
Seaspan Containerlines orders 9,500 TEU box ships Washington Marine Group's Seaspan Container Lines confirms that it has ordered up to eight (4 +4) 9,500 TEU containerships from South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries.
Teekay ups dividend boost reflects growth in long-term, fixed rate business
First Ship sets up $500m lease finance fund A NEW commercial finance company, backed by a mainly German set of principals, hopes to popularise the "lease not own" mindset in the shipping industry.
ECSA looking for boost from EU newcomers SHIPOWNERS are set to gain much more collective muscle when 10 new countries join the European Union next year.
Aegean Insurance launches first Greek P&I cover for shipping ATHENS-based Aegean Insurance is set to become the first Greek insurer offering protection and indemnity cover for shipping.
Oslo wages blow for maritime Norway OSLO yesterday dealt a further blow to the Norwegian shipping and offshore industry's battle for a net-wage system with a national budget that failed to hit the mark.
US law cannot protect seafarers THE US government is unable to order private terminals to allow foreign seafarers leave their ships, even if they have a visa permitting them to go ashore, says the US Coast Guard's chief of port and vessel security, Captain Kevin Dale
Bulkers in uncharted territory THE surge in dry bulk rates in recent weeks has taken on a life of its own, says this week's Fairplay Cover Story
Hapag-Lloyd to sell inland fleet HAPAG-Lloyd is seeking a buyer for its inland waterways shipping and land transport subsidiary VTG-Lehnkering
Work resumes at India's JNPT THE 380 striking transport workers have called off the five-day strike at JNPT's container terminal, and operations are limping back to normal
Emeraude employees' plea for help EMPLOYEES of French ferry operator Emeraude Lines, which was placed in receivership last week, have asked Brittany Ferries to rescue the company
Karachi to invite Tasman bids KARACHI Port Trust (KPT) is about to invite bids from local parties to remove the wreck of the tanker Tasman Spirit
More profits for carriers in '04: Drewry Sustained profitability forecast for container carriers on higher growth and vessel utilization, according to a new report.
Dual objectives in Marad strategic plan Five-year strategy to make optimal use of maritime assets for commerce and support homeland security, military preparedness objectives.
Korea plans Incheon logistics hub Seoul plans $40 million advanced logistics base at Incheon airport.
High charter costs set starving feeders on course for rate binge A looming shortage of feeder ships could see a significant increase in feeder freight rates, of up to 50%, says Howe Robinson, as charter costs soar but available tonnage contracts.
Israel's shippers up their demands in call for end to port closures Israel's shippers are threatening legal action over port closures, the Israeli Shippers' Council (ISC) told ci-online, but the Israeli Institute of Export (IIE) hopes for a government-labour compromise.
Carriers tell Busan to cut box taxes
SA Port Operations offers berthing slots to improve efficiency
Giant Seaspan box ships earmarked for Far East-Europe trades
Zim and LT desert Busan for Chinese competitor port
Simatech starts Southeast Asia to Middle East via India
Allink offers LCL service to north-Brazil shippers
Taiwanese carrier Evergreen ISPS-certifies two ships: 101 to go
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