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HK chalks up record 19.14m TEU throughput
IT's official - the world's busiest port has become the first to surpass 19 million TEUs throughput in one year, as Hong Kong notched up 7 per cent growth in 2002.
Over 3,000 workers laid off at Aden's free trade zone
MORE than 3,000 people, including 247 from PSA Corp's Aden Container Terminal , have lost their jobs at the port's free trade zone as ships and industries stay away from Yemen in the wake of the Limburg tanker attack.
S'porean to head APL's ops division
NEPTUNE Orient Lines has appointed local senior executive and 21-year company veteran Goh Teik Poh to head its liner arm APL's operations and network division.
Two vessels collide in icy Baltic Sea
AN empty tanker collided with a container ship on Wednesday in icy conditions in the Baltic Sea but the accident caused no injuries or threat to the environment, Finnish officials said.
Xiamen implements maritime traffic safety law
A locally-enacted maritime traffic safety regulation has been put into effect to handle the complex conditions in the Port of Xiamen of south-east China's Fujian province.

Air and Land Transport

Boeing resumes work on 777-200LR long-haul jet
BOEING said on Wednesday it would resume development of a long-haul jetliner it mothballed when air travel slumped after the Sept 11 attacks.
Virgin keen on activities of bankrupt Air Lib
United willing to extend contract talks with unions
Austrian Air expects 10% fall in traffic
Kuwait Airways to cut some flights
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Stand-on ship takes 20% of blame in crossing collision
THE English Admiralty Court last week held that a stand-on vessel that was hit by a give-way vessel in a crossing situation should take 20 per cent of the blame for not doing enough to prevent the accident although the give-way vessel did not even see the stand-on vessel.

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HK chalks up record 19.14m TEU throughput
IT's official - the world's busiest port has become the first to surpass 19 million TEUs throughput in one year, as Hong Kong notched up 7 per cent growth in 2002.
Over 3,000 workers laid off at Aden's free trade zone
MORE than 3,000 people, including 247 from PSA Corp's Aden Container Terminal , have lost their jobs at the port's free trade zone as ships and industries stay away from Yemen in the wake of the Limburg tanker attack.
S'porean to head APL's ops division
NEPTUNE Orient Lines has appointed local senior executive and 21-year company veteran Goh Teik Poh to head its liner arm APL's operations and network division.
Two vessels collide in icy Baltic Sea
AN empty tanker collided with a container ship on Wednesday in icy conditions in the Baltic Sea but the accident caused no injuries or threat to the environment, Finnish officials said.
Xiamen implements maritime traffic safety law
A locally-enacted maritime traffic safety regulation has been put into effect to handle the complex conditions in the Port of Xiamen of south-east China's Fujian province.

Air and Land Transport

Boeing resumes work on 777-200LR long-haul jet
BOEING said on Wednesday it would resume development of a long-haul jetliner it mothballed when air travel slumped after the Sept 11 attacks.
Virgin keen on activities of bankrupt Air Lib
United willing to extend contract talks with unions
Austrian Air expects 10% fall in traffic
Kuwait Airways to cut some flights
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Stand-on ship takes 20% of blame in crossing collision
THE English Admiralty Court last week held that a stand-on vessel that was hit by a give-way vessel in a crossing situation should take 20 per cent of the blame for not doing enough to prevent the accident although the give-way vessel did not even see the stand-on vessel.

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Shipping News

HK chalks up record 19.14m TEU throughput
IT's official - the world's busiest port has become the first to surpass 19 million TEUs throughput in one year, as Hong Kong notched up 7 per cent growth in 2002.
Over 3,000 workers laid off at Aden's free trade zone
MORE than 3,000 people, including 247 from PSA Corp's Aden Container Terminal , have lost their jobs at the port's free trade zone as ships and industries stay away from Yemen in the wake of the Limburg tanker attack.
S'porean to head APL's ops division
NEPTUNE Orient Lines has appointed local senior executive and 21-year company veteran Goh Teik Poh to head its liner arm APL's operations and network division.
Two vessels collide in icy Baltic Sea
AN empty tanker collided with a container ship on Wednesday in icy conditions in the Baltic Sea but the accident caused no injuries or threat to the environment, Finnish officials said.
Xiamen implements maritime traffic safety law
A locally-enacted maritime traffic safety regulation has been put into effect to handle the complex conditions in the Port of Xiamen of south-east China's Fujian province.

Air and Land Transport

Boeing resumes work on 777-200LR long-haul jet
BOEING said on Wednesday it would resume development of a long-haul jetliner it mothballed when air travel slumped after the Sept 11 attacks.
Virgin keen on activities of bankrupt Air Lib
United willing to extend contract talks with unions
Austrian Air expects 10% fall in traffic
Kuwait Airways to cut some flights
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

Stand-on ship takes 20% of blame in crossing collision
THE English Admiralty Court last week held that a stand-on vessel that was hit by a give-way vessel in a crossing situation should take 20 per cent of the blame for not doing enough to prevent the accident although the give-way vessel did not even see the stand-on vessel.

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CSX World Terminals, Yantai Port Authority sign contract Panalpina to charge for processing 24-hour rule manifests Hong Kong Q4 throughput up 13 per cent over year New business helps Exel operating profit rise GBP8m Descartes reports full year loss of US$138.2m, Q4 $108m Straits Red Sea Express Service launched Hactl sees throughput rise 4.7 per cent in February over 2002 China Southern reaches codeshare pact with Shandong Airlines Lufthansa Cargo to increase fuel surcharge by EUR0.05 Polar Air Cargo moves headquarters to New York AMS appoints Ome McDonald as new director

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MARCH 13, 2003
ARA region: Prices firm, market quiet Spare crude production capacity Japanese IFOs drop as more product is made available Italian crude influenced IFOs rise, as gasoil backs down Ventspils closed due to high winds New barge rates for Houston and other USG ports Daily bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents (Wednesday) Rotterdam firms with crude this morning

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MARCH 13, 2003
Polar Air Cargo moves its headquarters east TruckScout24 breaks through in first year of operation Canton International Airport equipped with Steria technology Geodis returns to profitability MOL acquires ISO 14001 certification

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MARCH 13, 2003
Huge certification challenge ahead First of Norwegian tugs flags out "Midnatsol" ready this week

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MARCH 13, 2003
Everett Port Commissioners vote to proceed with marina development CSX World Terminals becomes partner in Chinese port Columbia River Propeller Club slates next meeting for March 21 Michels named risk manager for the Port of Tacoma Transportation Security Administration nabs nearly five million banned items

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Pacific Carriers to cull direct shipbrokers PACIFIC Carriers of Singapore is slashing the number of shipbrokers with whom it has a direct relationship to a panel of five or 10 as it emphasises "quality rather than quantity". UK rules third parties out of security drive GOVERNMENT officials in the UK are set to keep a tight grip on key security initiatives contained in the new International Code for the Security of Ships and Port Facilities, with a policy of no delegation to third party recognised security organisations. MSC-linked firm fined £100,000 for oil pollution THE owner of a vessel associated with Mediterranean Shipping Co has been fined £100,000 ($164,000) plus costs after the ship was photographed trailing a slick.

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MARCH 13, 2003
Irish warn of service threat TACA raises eastbound rates Wellington owner eyes coastal fleet Panama owner fined for pollution Alstom to seek partner MarAd discusses scrapping in China HK maritime cluster seeks help Directive decision disappoints Spanish builder in major cutback Dubai unveils war risk coverage Relief agencies inspect ports Japan aids Indonesia's coast guard Philippine operators suffering Hyundai MM reassures investors Indonesian port aims for hub status Box rates slowly improving: Hanjin

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MARCH 13, 2003
Air-cargo security bill goes to Senate The bill calls for screening of air cargo on passenger aircraft, and requires carriers to develop detailed security plans. Danzas promotes four in N. America The arm of Deutsche Post announced a series of executive changes in its North America business unit. APL appoints Goh chief of operations The carrier named 20-year veteran Goh Teik Poh to oversee ships and terminals. Insurers to maintain airline coverage during Iraqi war Iraq crisis top issue for air cargo Piracy could have terror links: Experts China post cranks up logistics ops India sub-continent ready for larger box ships EU approves Maersk-Eurogate IT joint venture Logistec net slumps on falling volumes Portland, Corps in dredging agreement Stonepath Group to acquire stake in G-Link USCO to manage Home Depot overflow program

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MARCH 13, 2003
Senators vent frustration at president's failure to release security funds Under funding by the Bush Administration is blocking the implementation of key maritime security programmes, US senators say. Dutch favour 250% increase in Betuwe Line levy Grand Alliance returns to full Asia/Europe capacity German stakeholders endorse amended Ports Directive Cheaper, 24-hour terminal wins Gefco Brazil volumes Tai Young expands Korea/Japan service capacity Korean committees resolve to operate joint services Yang Ming and Evergreen update East Asian route Trading resumes in HMM shares, line dismisses allegations MSL boosts presence in Russian Far East

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MARCH 13, 2003
Moody's assigns Ba1 rating to OSG notes Agency gives bonds the same evaluation as corporate rating on strength of finances. Bow Eagle mate gets jail time Filipino officer on Odfjell tanker is sentenced to five years in prison for fatal collision. Intl Shipholding almost out of the red US operator slims down loss on 2001, but underlying results still down. Big pollution fine for MSC ship UK prosecutes owner of MSC Ariane over "inadvertent" oil slick off Plymouth. Supersize LNG carriers to offer big cost savings? Consultant Wayne Perry says "size really does matter." Independence day named at BC Ferries Canadian owner plans $1.35bn investment in ferries and terminals to celebrate separation from the state. Union Fenosa looks to charter out LNG newbuildings Vessels will be delivered in mid 2004 before product is ready for shipping. Vroon in sale and charter-back deal Two 2000-built containerships sold to German interests but retained in Dutch owner's fleet. Bahrain to India ferry service planned Riyadh-based group wants to restart ferry service two years after previous venture failed. Bow door ripped off ro-ro in cyclone Australian owner Perkins Shipping's Balangut damaged on its way to East Timor. LNG newbuilding demand set to continue But consultant Keith Bainbridge says current prices will hold. Philippine owners plot price hike WG&A and others seek government permission to raise rates to cover higher fuel costs. RCL strengthens north-south links Intra-Asian containership operator starts new Hong Kong, Cambodia, Thailand service. Hamworthy sells "peripheral" units UK marine equipment firm sells rudder and compressor business to Germany's Hatlapa.

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MARCH 13, 2003
Marad, Exim Bank improve waiver process Proposed FMC fiscal 2004 budget covers operations costs ... barely TACA raises Eastbound rates, U.S. inland fuel surcharge APL enters ship on Cma Cgm Asia/Europe link China Shipping expands transpacific service APL appoints Goh head of operations and network Yang Ming, Evergreen add China/Hong Kong/Taiwan link DOT releases State freight data COAC meeting set for April 4 Aphis evaluates hog cholera status for East Anglia meat imports Danzas makes regional executive appointments Ryder names Fatovic senior VP, logistics Carpenter to head itc office of investigation NYK opens logistics office in Dubai Stonepath takes controlling interest in G-Link Group Home depot picks usco to manage overflow program Recycled components considered for nafta treatment FMC to renegotiate data-sharing mou with customs ESC fears amended port directive will hinder competition EC clears port it venture of Maersk Data and Eurogate