MISC to lay off 40% of workers in revamp push MALAYSIAN International Shipping Corp has pushed ahead with its restructuring efforts, cutting its non-executive staff by up to 40 per cent.
Keppel Cebu cleared of oil spill charges A Philippine unit of Singapore's Keppel Group has been cleared of oil spill charges by the Philippine Coast Guard.
HK terminals' container traffic in Dec up 12.7% CONTAINER traffic at Hong Kong's main terminals jumped 12.7 per cent in December, the biggest single month rally after reversing a negative trend last June, Hong Kong's Port and Maritime Board said yesterday.
32 Tunisian sailors dead in two sinkings in a week TUNISIA has suffered two ships sinking in a week, with the loss of life reaching 32 Tunisian sailors, according to officials.
Fewer delays along Baltic sea lanes ICE-related shipping delays were easing at most Baltic ports on Tuesday, though conditions were said to be more hazardous towards St Petersburg with up to 40 vessels trapped, port officials said.
Air and Land Transport
Ryanair expects 35% jump in revenues EUROPE's second-biggest budget airline Ryanair sees revenues for its 2002 fiscal year rising 35 per cent as the group expands in Europe, chief executive Michael O'Leary said.
US airlines stop child discounts on Europe routes
Lufthansa wage talks end, raising prospect of strikes
MISC to lay off 40% of workers in revamp push MALAYSIAN International Shipping Corp has pushed ahead with its restructuring efforts, cutting its non-executive staff by up to 40 per cent.
Keppel Cebu cleared of oil spill charges A Philippine unit of Singapore's Keppel Group has been cleared of oil spill charges by the Philippine Coast Guard.
HK terminals' container traffic in Dec up 12.7% CONTAINER traffic at Hong Kong's main terminals jumped 12.7 per cent in December, the biggest single month rally after reversing a negative trend last June, Hong Kong's Port and Maritime Board said yesterday.
32 Tunisian sailors dead in two sinkings in a week TUNISIA has suffered two ships sinking in a week, with the loss of life reaching 32 Tunisian sailors, according to officials.
Fewer delays along Baltic sea lanes ICE-related shipping delays were easing at most Baltic ports on Tuesday, though conditions were said to be more hazardous towards St Petersburg with up to 40 vessels trapped, port officials said.
Air and Land Transport
Ryanair expects 35% jump in revenues EUROPE's second-biggest budget airline Ryanair sees revenues for its 2002 fiscal year rising 35 per cent as the group expands in Europe, chief executive Michael O'Leary said.
US airlines stop child discounts on Europe routes
Lufthansa wage talks end, raising prospect of strikes
Lufthansa faces strike threat Deutsche Lufthansa and the union Verdi representing cabin and ground staff at the airline ended a fourth round of pay talks without a result, prompting the union to threaten short strikes by the end of the week.
Cast launches new website Cast, the transatlantic shipping line, has re-launched its website, offering more facilities and ensuring customers can easily find the information they need.
DHL backs Air Hong Kong expansion DHL Worldwide gave its backing today to Air Hong Kong's (AHK) intention to acquire six new Airbus A300-600F General Freighters.
Hungary's Malev awaits privatisation again Hungary's beleaguered Malev Airlines is preparing for privatisation for the third time in a decade, this time trying to become profitable by stepping up efforts to join a global alliance and renewing its fleet.
Singapore Airlines new chief executive Singapore Airlines named Mr Chew Choon Seng to take over as chief executive when Mr Cheong Choong Kong retires in June 2003.
Shipping laws dispute between continents An urgent and unified response by Asia to the threat of increasing regionalisation of shipping regulations by the European Union (EU) and the United States is being urged by Asian ship owners.
Deutsche Post wants Sinotrans-stake Deutsche Post confirmed today its interest in buying a stake in logistics firm China National Foreign Trade
Austal unveils RAN patrol boat concept Austal Ships has announced some details of its proposed design for the Royal Australian Navy's Armidale patrol boats
New head of Seabulk Offshore Seabulk International, Inc. has appointed Larry D. Francois as president of Seabulk Offshore, the company's offshore marine services subsidiary
US team inspects Turkish ports in readiness for war with Iraq US team inspects Turkish ports in readiness for war with IraqAMERICAN logistics and security experts have begun surveys of facilities at two Turkish ports slated for use in the event of a military strike against Iraq, writes Bill Sellars in Istanbul.
Cenargo files for Chapter 11 in last ditch bid for survival Michael Hendry's Cenargo International has filed for voluntary protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy code following the company's failure to meet an $8.5m interest payment on its junk bond issue.
Reinsurance rates set to bite warns broker Marsh SHIPOWNERS are caught in a reinsurance bind, as marine markets face a capacity crunch, writes James Brewer.
IACS to offer regulatory assistance to failing flags THE International Association of Classification Societies plans to offer troubled flag states the chance to improve the control they exert over shipowners.
Hong Kong dithers on box security The world's largest container hub appears to be backtracking again on implementation of tighter security measures for containers bound for the United States.
European ports brace for disruptions Widespread job actions and strikes are planned by union dockworkers later this week and next week.
GAO report calls for air cargo security plan
3PL market still fragmented: Study
Canadian lines demand port security funding
Lufthansa facing strikes after pay talks fail
Evergreen adds Yantian call
Lloyd Triestino enters North Atlantic
Susan Murray, Commonwealth Business Media VP, dies
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