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SuperStar Virgo out of Sars quarantine
THE Malaysian cruise ship SuperStar Virgo has returned to the Singapore Cruise Centre after being temporarily banished to Singapore's maritime quarantine after two crew members were hospitalised for suspected severe acute respiratory syndrome.
Burning ship sinks in sea off Japan
AN unidentified ship has caught fire and sunk in the Tsushima Strait between Japan and South Korea, Japan Coast Guard officials said.

Air and Land Transport

Sars likely to hit profits of Asian airlines hard
AIRLINES in Asia are reeling from the effects of the Sars epidemic with the resulting slowdown in travel likely to hit the bottom lines of almost all of them.
BA to resume direct Gulf flights
Iata wants Narita to cut landing fees to help airlines
Hainan Air's profit more than doubles
Alitalia to cancel 320 flights today
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Orders for box ships continue despite low freight rates
THERE are those that argue that container shipping is becoming a sort of commodity.

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Shipping News

SuperStar Virgo out of Sars quarantine
THE Malaysian cruise ship SuperStar Virgo has returned to the Singapore Cruise Centre after being temporarily banished to Singapore's maritime quarantine after two crew members were hospitalised for suspected severe acute respiratory syndrome.
Burning ship sinks in sea off Japan
AN unidentified ship has caught fire and sunk in the Tsushima Strait between Japan and South Korea, Japan Coast Guard officials said.

Air and Land Transport

Sars likely to hit profits of Asian airlines hard
AIRLINES in Asia are reeling from the effects of the Sars epidemic with the resulting slowdown in travel likely to hit the bottom lines of almost all of them.
BA to resume direct Gulf flights
Iata wants Narita to cut landing fees to help airlines
Hainan Air's profit more than doubles
Alitalia to cancel 320 flights today
Log Book

Liner Scene

Orders for box ships continue despite low freight rates
THERE are those that argue that container shipping is becoming a sort of commodity.

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Shipping News

SuperStar Virgo out of Sars quarantine
THE Malaysian cruise ship SuperStar Virgo has returned to the Singapore Cruise Centre after being temporarily banished to Singapore's maritime quarantine after two crew members were hospitalised for suspected severe acute respiratory syndrome.
Burning ship sinks in sea off Japan
AN unidentified ship has caught fire and sunk in the Tsushima Strait between Japan and South Korea, Japan Coast Guard officials said.

Air and Land Transport

Sars likely to hit profits of Asian airlines hard
AIRLINES in Asia are reeling from the effects of the Sars epidemic with the resulting slowdown in travel likely to hit the bottom lines of almost all of them.
BA to resume direct Gulf flights
Iata wants Narita to cut landing fees to help airlines
Hainan Air's profit more than doubles
Alitalia to cancel 320 flights today
Log Book

Liner Scene

Orders for box ships continue despite low freight rates
THERE are those that argue that container shipping is becoming a sort of commodity.

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Korea makes Pusan, Kwangyang ports economic free zones K Line orders five panamax containerships Inttra launches self-service online reporting tool Hamburg Sud enhances Mediterranean services MSC relocates in Singapore Bimco adds new Lloyds feature to idea program Cathay issues its first profit warning for first half PAL gains Europe access with KLM code-share deal Martinair Cargo drops war surcharge

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APRIL 11, 2003
Australian refinery closure to cause shift in trading patterns Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents Bominflot staff announcement Uruguay market update and holiday notice IEA: Record oil production outstripping demand Brazil bunker market update New generation mega-bunker tanker christened in Rotterdam Quiet Rotterdam market seen a little softer

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APRIL 11, 2003
Turnover of John Nurminen Group increased in 2002 Car terminal in Neuss American Airlines expands Expeditefs V. Ships sells 45% of capital to Close Brothers Private Equity Toshio Suzuki appointed president and CEO of "K" Line America

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APRIL 11, 2003
Demand for higher hull premiums Record year for Ulstein "Oihonna" becomes "Vasaland" under Swedish flag

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APRIL 11, 2003
Textron and EDO announce LCS team Line-up includes VT Halter Marine Promotion at NASSCO Janice Grace named Vice President, Pre-Production Operations. EU takes "post-Prestige" proposals to IMO Accelerated phase-outs of single hull tankers, etc. to go to MEPC Two Star Cruises crew hospitalized Star Cruises reports that two crew members are in hospital after displaying possible SARS symptoms

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APRIL 11, 2003
Inchcape launch makes call to Iraqi port of Umm Qasr Port of Seattle now allowing sale of fish portions at Fishermen's Terminal Pair of four-legged recruits join Seattle Coast Guard unit Port of Portland holding final marine terminals open house MarAd boss inks transport memorandum with official from People's Republic of China

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Star Cruises struck by Sars Two Indian crew members of the 76,800 gt SuperStar Virgo were hospitalized in Singapore and Malaysia last week with suspected cases of the deadly virus, Sars. IMO efforts avert split over tanker proposals Top level diplomatic efforts by the International Maritime Organisation have averted a regional policy split in Europe over the Prestige single hull oil tanker disaster. Fund managers look to Bergesen board for support Fund managers unhappy with the Sohmen family's two-tier offer for Bergesen are hoping for support from the Norwegian bulk shipping giant's truncated board of directors, writes Tony Gray.

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APRIL 11, 2003
Gulf: merchant ship arrives in Qasr Upbeat outlook from Brazilian builder Casualties rising despite ISM Evergreen ahead on China-US Carmela: families still waiting US, China at odds over services Soroosh re-opens for loading Grand Alliance to cut Kobe call SARS: Sri Lanka follows suit Qasim dispute directed to arbitration SARS: Star cancels cruises Europe in cruise crack down Caspian newcomer looks to Croatia Swedish ports get closer New oil spill hits northern Spain SARS: SuperStar cruise cancelled DFDS considers more capacity SARS: Star Cruise crew hit Iraq pipeline reports 'groundless' Russian oil exports up despite winter Gulf: Aqaba to be gateway for aid Ghent, Zeeland break down borders Centreport loses chief exec Iraq war hits Bangkok box volumes Officers angry over exam fiasco

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APRIL 11, 2003
Virus could disrupt high-tech shipping Computer and chip makers are updating contingency plans if SARS forces Asia factories to shut down. First aid vessel arrives at Iraqi port A ferry carrying humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates on Friday became the first commercial ship to berth at Umm Qasr since coalition forces secured the port two weeks ago. Anderson tabbed for FMC post Executive with Florida car import and distribution company will replace Delmond Won. Hong Kong opens e-filing for cargo DHL plots India expansion Japan stations Customs inspectors at L.A.-Long Beach Cathay Pacific issues profit warning Hamburg S'd upgrades Med services Record rates push Nordic American net RailAmerica grabs U.S., Canada contracts Lloyd's still treated as 'alien' in U.S.: Chairman Malaysia operator readies box expansion P&O Ports raises Miami stake

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APRIL 11, 2003
Unions set to fight SA port privatisation South African (SA) Trade unions plan to protest at a number of ports over the government's plans to privatise port facilities over the coming weeks. Israeli shippers welcome EMTA rate restoration The Israel Shippers Council (ISC) today welcomed the Europe Mediterranean Trade Agreement (EMTA)'s rate restoration for Israeli cargo as a means of stabilising falling rates and preserving service levels. Miami dries P&OP's tears for Mexican dream Terminal giants' Vallarpadam battle prolonged Itajai strike traps one ship OOCL, ICTSI act to protect operations from SARS Fesco smartens FNZEL New K Line panamaxes likely to head for Asia/USEC trades

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APRIL 11, 2003
Star Cruises cancels cruises as SARS bites Crew members hospitalised with symptoms of killer infection. EMTA plots Israel box rate hike Group of 10 container lines reaches agreement with shippers on rate restoration. Leif Hoegh sells bulker Norwegian owner continues unwanted asset disposals. Greenpeace slams African scrapping plan Environmentalists alarmed by Spanish scheme to bring shipbreaking to "delicate biosphere" in Guinea-Bissau. Volumes rise at Caspian Shipping Azeri owner carries 38% more oil in first quarter and plans tanker upgrades. Aussies make it 50 Sounds like a cricket score, but it was how many ships were held in the first quarter of 2003. FEFC argues for more rate rises "Unprecedented" demand from northern Europe prompts container lines to hike prices in search of profit. India moves to lure in foreigners for SCI buy State giant sell-off to be postponed yet again while disinvestment team rework strategy. K Line inks boxship quintet Japanese liner operator has gone to South Korea for its latest investment in panamax containerships. Pre-merger boost for Sumitomo Final year before tie-up with IHI yields higher profit for Japanese shipbuilder. Umm Qasr set for first merchant ship Arrival of Al Thuraya Marine's Manar will mark restoration of commercial shipping links. Newcastle changes hands Pasminco sells New South Wales-based shiploading operation as part of restructuring efforts.

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APRIL 11, 2003
FMC completes internal report on Pacific carriers' practices U.S. maritime salvage conference set for Sept. 9-11 FMC holds regulations seminar in Long Beach May 14 IMO gets "Prestige"-related Marpol amendments from EU Marad approves American Ship Management MSP vessel transfer "K" Line orders five 4,000-teu containerships EC outlines measures on short sea shipping, standard domestic containers Japanese customs targest U.S. export in Los Angeles-Long Beach FMC revokes 10 OTI licenses U.S. Census reports 13% higher U.S. imports for Jan.-Feb. period International Warehouse Logistics Association appoints Owen president Marseilles joins Container Security Initiative U.S. Coast Guard adopts measures against SARS