Star Cruises revenue, stock take a beating from Sars STAR Cruises, like many of its travel industry counterparts, is taking a beating at the hands of the Sars virus as it sees its revenue stream bleed and share price plummet nearly 8 per cent in recent trading on the Hong Kong and Singapore mainboards.
NCL buys 2 historic US ships STAR Cruises US-based subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines has continued its fleet expansion, saving from the scrap yard the historic S/S United States for its intra-American business, and a second classic, the S/S Independence for possible cruise deployment.
Canada to have 24-hour cargo rule from next April CANADA will require 24-hour advance cargo notification from next April in a move that mirrors that of the US which came into effect earlier this year.
Kwai Chung port's throughput surges in first quarter HONG Kong's dominant Kwai Chung port enjoyed strong growth in the first quarter, handling 2.85 million TEUs .
Saudi shipping firm strikes 3-year deal with Chevron THE National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia said it has signed a three-year contract with Chevron Shipping of the United States to transport its crude oil worldwide.
Air and Land Transport
Taiwan cuts landing fees to aid Sars-hit airlines TAIWAN has become the first Asian authority to cut landing fees as airline groupings urged governments to share the financial consequences of the Sars outbreak.
American Airlines lines up bankruptcy financing plan
US Airways' gain from United deal better than thought: source
Log Book
Strait Talk
Rational IMO response needed to EC tanker proposals AS expected all 15 European Union states have put their names to a set of formal proposals, formulated by the European Commission following the Prestige casualty, to change the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships.
Star Cruises revenue, stock take a beating from Sars STAR Cruises, like many of its travel industry counterparts, is taking a beating at the hands of the Sars virus as it sees its revenue stream bleed and share price plummet nearly 8 per cent in recent trading on the Hong Kong and Singapore mainboards.
NCL buys 2 historic US ships STAR Cruises US-based subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines has continued its fleet expansion, saving from the scrap yard the historic S/S United States for its intra-American business, and a second classic, the S/S Independence for possible cruise deployment.
Canada to have 24-hour cargo rule from next April CANADA will require 24-hour advance cargo notification from next April in a move that mirrors that of the US which came into effect earlier this year.
Kwai Chung port's throughput surges in first quarter HONG Kong's dominant Kwai Chung port enjoyed strong growth in the first quarter, handling 2.85 million TEUs .
Saudi shipping firm strikes 3-year deal with Chevron THE National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia said it has signed a three-year contract with Chevron Shipping of the United States to transport its crude oil worldwide.
Air and Land Transport
Taiwan cuts landing fees to aid Sars-hit airlines TAIWAN has become the first Asian authority to cut landing fees as airline groupings urged governments to share the financial consequences of the Sars outbreak.
American Airlines lines up bankruptcy financing plan
US Airways' gain from United deal better than thought: source
Log Book
Strait Talk
Rational IMO response needed to EC tanker proposals AS expected all 15 European Union states have put their names to a set of formal proposals, formulated by the European Commission following the Prestige casualty, to change the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships.
Star Cruises revenue, stock take a beating from Sars STAR Cruises, like many of its travel industry counterparts, is taking a beating at the hands of the Sars virus as it sees its revenue stream bleed and share price plummet nearly 8 per cent in recent trading on the Hong Kong and Singapore mainboards.
NCL buys 2 historic US ships STAR Cruises US-based subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Lines has continued its fleet expansion, saving from the scrap yard the historic S/S United States for its intra-American business, and a second classic, the S/S Independence for possible cruise deployment.
Canada to have 24-hour cargo rule from next April CANADA will require 24-hour advance cargo notification from next April in a move that mirrors that of the US which came into effect earlier this year.
Kwai Chung port's throughput surges in first quarter HONG Kong's dominant Kwai Chung port enjoyed strong growth in the first quarter, handling 2.85 million TEUs .
Saudi shipping firm strikes 3-year deal with Chevron THE National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia said it has signed a three-year contract with Chevron Shipping of the United States to transport its crude oil worldwide.
Air and Land Transport
Taiwan cuts landing fees to aid Sars-hit airlines TAIWAN has become the first Asian authority to cut landing fees as airline groupings urged governments to share the financial consequences of the Sars outbreak.
American Airlines lines up bankruptcy financing plan
US Airways' gain from United deal better than thought: source
Log Book
Strait Talk
Rational IMO response needed to EC tanker proposals AS expected all 15 European Union states have put their names to a set of formal proposals, formulated by the European Commission following the Prestige casualty, to change the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships.
Battle for LCS program heats up Rival teams led by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin unveil proposals
South Korean shipbuilding orders reach an all-time high Shipbuilding orders awarded South Korean shipbuilders in the first quarter of 2003 reached 4.03 million compensated gross tons (CGT)
CEO appointment at V.Ships V.Ships has appointed Richard Hext as CEO of its Marine Services Division.
Jurong completes FPSO Singapore's Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd has completed construction of the 356,400 dwt Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) Fluminense on schedule
Levene urged to sort out Salvage Association pension 'catastrophe' LORD Levene (above), chairman of Lloyd's, has been asked to intervene in the Salvage Association pensions row, writes James Brewer.
Carnival says merger will see it through tough times WITH completion of its hard fought merger with P&O Princess close at hand, Carnival has said that present economic uncertainties offer even more compelling reasons to link with its UK rival.
Stelios to launch easyCruise STELIOS Haji-Ioannou - the tanker shipping heir who helped revolutionise European air travel through his firm easyJet - will next month reveal how he plans to do the same for the cruise industry.
EGL ready to sail into Umm Qasr WITH post-war Iraq clearly in its sights, US freight forwarder EGL has announced plans to launch scheduled commercial-cargo sailings into the port of Umm Qasr.
Coup for NCL as it bags legendary liner United States NORWEGIAN Cruise Line has bought two venerable cruise liners, including the legendary SS United States, which it intends to add to its US-flag fleet after substantial refurbishment, writes John McLaughlin in New York.
US 'trading with the enemy' cases settled ExxonMobil, ChevronTexaco, Barwil Agencies and Zim Israel are among a list of 59 prominent corporations who recently reached financial settlements with the US Treasury Department, or were assessed fines, related to charges of 'trading with the enemy', writes John McLaughlin in New York.
Grocery logistics costs rising: Study Trade group: As consumers demand faster services, retailers are pushing more responsibility down the supply chain to manufacturers while demanding shorter order-to-delivery cycles.
Trade bolsters Sinotrans profit Booming trade spurred a 26.5 percent increase in profits for China's state-owned freight forwarder.
TACA lowers fuel surcharge Trans Atlantic Conference Agreement cuts bunker fee for traffic to and from Atlantic/Gulf Coast and Pacific Coast ports.
No virus ills for HK cargo
American Airlines bankruptcy looms after union rejects concessions
Lufthansa lifts war surcharge
U-turn for Roadway results
Pols push for NY rail freight tunnel
Sri Lanka, India ports step up virus screening
Mercedes-Benz signs with Port of Baltimore
Reed to lead U.S. sales for TNT International Express
Durban concession: state seeks to protect fragile SA liner competition South Africa is determined that Durban container terminal's concessioning will not further 'skew' competition in the SA liner market, but terminal operators' independence from lines will remain a secondary criterion.
SSA gains new terminal business as TMM founders
Ratings downgrades see Tranz Rail struggle to remain on track
Santos threatened with 'operational collapse'
Capacity restrictions to limit Yantian volumes this year
Multi-million dollar losses claim, as Australian cargo abandons key intermodal artery
Zim's North America agency falls foul of US sanctions
Conferences cleared of predatory pricing
Kombiverkehr extends Mozart services into Eastern Europe
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