Aceh closure won't affect Malacca Straits traffic: Insa THE closure of Indonesian waters off the war-torn Aceh province will not affect shipping in the Malacca Straits according to the chairman of the Indonesian Ship Owners Association.
NOL-APL makes more senior staff changes NEPTUNE Orient Lines' far-reaching management overhaul continues, with three senior executives of its container division APL shuffling roles.
Logs drifting after Singapore vessel sinks off India SHIPPING in the northern Bay of Bengal is being warned of clusters of logs that broke free and are drifting eastwards after an abandoned Singapore-owned bulk carrier sank near India's Haldia port.
APL Emerald still grounded THE Singapore-flagged container ship APL Emerald remains grounded 1.3km south of Horsburgh Lighthouse in the Singapore Straits as insurers and classification agents determine how to refloat the vessel.
HK agency in major changes HONG Kong's governing maritime agencies are undergoing a major overhaul, with the disbanding of the Port and Maritime Board and creation of two new councils.
All set for the big day FIVE ships getting ready to sail through the permanent ship lock of The Three Gorges Project on the Yangtze River in central China's Hubei province during a trial navigation on Saturday.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus may top Boeing in orders at Paris Air Show AIRBUS is sticking with a target to deliver 300 jets this year, signalling that the European plane maker will beat Boeing in annual deliveries for the first time in three decades of fierce competition.
More passenger flights returning to HK airport
EVA to resume Japan flights
British Midland to cut up to 1,500 jobs
Vote to restrict US air traffic control
Log Book
Dockyard
Port state control regimes turn their attention to ship operations THERE was a time, before Malcom McClean realised that general cargo ought to travel around the world in containers and when tweendeckers still carried dry bulk cargo, that port calls could be rather leisurely affairs.
Ship Sales
SHIP SALES THERE are reports of Irano Hind making a couple of purchases of Handymax Bulk carriers, the 1995 built Bulk Taurus and Oriental Dream at prices of US$13.3 million and US$13 million respectively.
Aceh closure won't affect Malacca Straits traffic: Insa THE closure of Indonesian waters off the war-torn Aceh province will not affect shipping in the Malacca Straits according to the chairman of the Indonesian Ship Owners Association.
NOL-APL makes more senior staff changes NEPTUNE Orient Lines' far-reaching management overhaul continues, with three senior executives of its container division APL shuffling roles.
Logs drifting after Singapore vessel sinks off India SHIPPING in the northern Bay of Bengal is being warned of clusters of logs that broke free and are drifting eastwards after an abandoned Singapore-owned bulk carrier sank near India's Haldia port.
APL Emerald still grounded THE Singapore-flagged container ship APL Emerald remains grounded 1.3km south of Horsburgh Lighthouse in the Singapore Straits as insurers and classification agents determine how to refloat the vessel.
HK agency in major changes HONG Kong's governing maritime agencies are undergoing a major overhaul, with the disbanding of the Port and Maritime Board and creation of two new councils.
All set for the big day FIVE ships getting ready to sail through the permanent ship lock of The Three Gorges Project on the Yangtze River in central China's Hubei province during a trial navigation on Saturday.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus may top Boeing in orders at Paris Air Show AIRBUS is sticking with a target to deliver 300 jets this year, signalling that the European plane maker will beat Boeing in annual deliveries for the first time in three decades of fierce competition.
More passenger flights returning to HK airport
EVA to resume Japan flights
British Midland to cut up to 1,500 jobs
Vote to restrict US air traffic control
Log Book
Dockyard
Port state control regimes turn their attention to ship operations THERE was a time, before Malcom McClean realised that general cargo ought to travel around the world in containers and when tweendeckers still carried dry bulk cargo, that port calls could be rather leisurely affairs.
Ship Sales
SHIP SALES THERE are reports of Irano Hind making a couple of purchases of Handymax Bulk carriers, the 1995 built Bulk Taurus and Oriental Dream at prices of US$13.3 million and US$13 million respectively.
Aceh closure won't affect Malacca Straits traffic: Insa THE closure of Indonesian waters off the war-torn Aceh province will not affect shipping in the Malacca Straits according to the chairman of the Indonesian Ship Owners Association.
NOL-APL makes more senior staff changes NEPTUNE Orient Lines' far-reaching management overhaul continues, with three senior executives of its container division APL shuffling roles.
Logs drifting after Singapore vessel sinks off India SHIPPING in the northern Bay of Bengal is being warned of clusters of logs that broke free and are drifting eastwards after an abandoned Singapore-owned bulk carrier sank near India's Haldia port.
APL Emerald still grounded THE Singapore-flagged container ship APL Emerald remains grounded 1.3km south of Horsburgh Lighthouse in the Singapore Straits as insurers and classification agents determine how to refloat the vessel.
HK agency in major changes HONG Kong's governing maritime agencies are undergoing a major overhaul, with the disbanding of the Port and Maritime Board and creation of two new councils.
All set for the big day FIVE ships getting ready to sail through the permanent ship lock of The Three Gorges Project on the Yangtze River in central China's Hubei province during a trial navigation on Saturday.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus may top Boeing in orders at Paris Air Show AIRBUS is sticking with a target to deliver 300 jets this year, signalling that the European plane maker will beat Boeing in annual deliveries for the first time in three decades of fierce competition.
More passenger flights returning to HK airport
EVA to resume Japan flights
British Midland to cut up to 1,500 jobs
Vote to restrict US air traffic control
Log Book
Dockyard
Port state control regimes turn their attention to ship operations THERE was a time, before Malcom McClean realised that general cargo ought to travel around the world in containers and when tweendeckers still carried dry bulk cargo, that port calls could be rather leisurely affairs.
Ship Sales
SHIP SALES THERE are reports of Irano Hind making a couple of purchases of Handymax Bulk carriers, the 1995 built Bulk Taurus and Oriental Dream at prices of US$13.3 million and US$13 million respectively.
Aceh closure won't affect Malacca Straits traffic: Insa THE closure of Indonesian waters off the war-torn Aceh province will not affect shipping in the Malacca Straits according to the chairman of the Indonesian Ship Owners Association.
NOL-APL makes more senior staff changes NEPTUNE Orient Lines' far-reaching management overhaul continues, with three senior executives of its container division APL shuffling roles.
Logs drifting after Singapore vessel sinks off India SHIPPING in the northern Bay of Bengal is being warned of clusters of logs that broke free and are drifting eastwards after an abandoned Singapore-owned bulk carrier sank near India's Haldia port.
APL Emerald still grounded THE Singapore-flagged container ship APL Emerald remains grounded 1.3km south of Horsburgh Lighthouse in the Singapore Straits as insurers and classification agents determine how to refloat the vessel.
HK agency in major changes HONG Kong's governing maritime agencies are undergoing a major overhaul, with the disbanding of the Port and Maritime Board and creation of two new councils.
All set for the big day FIVE ships getting ready to sail through the permanent ship lock of The Three Gorges Project on the Yangtze River in central China's Hubei province during a trial navigation on Saturday.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus may top Boeing in orders at Paris Air Show AIRBUS is sticking with a target to deliver 300 jets this year, signalling that the European plane maker will beat Boeing in annual deliveries for the first time in three decades of fierce competition.
More passenger flights returning to HK airport
EVA to resume Japan flights
British Midland to cut up to 1,500 jobs
Vote to restrict US air traffic control
Log Book
Dockyard
Port state control regimes turn their attention to ship operations THERE was a time, before Malcom McClean realised that general cargo ought to travel around the world in containers and when tweendeckers still carried dry bulk cargo, that port calls could be rather leisurely affairs.
Ship Sales
SHIP SALES THERE are reports of Irano Hind making a couple of purchases of Handymax Bulk carriers, the 1995 built Bulk Taurus and Oriental Dream at prices of US$13.3 million and US$13 million respectively.
Ridge announces port security initiatives Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge has announced new port security initiatives and investments to provide increased international cooperation, greater use of technology, and additional funds for port security facility enhancements.
Senators oppose raid on Waterways fund Twenty-three Senators have written OMB expressing opposition to a Bush budget proposal to tap into the Inland Waterways Trust Fund
South Korea plans WTO counter suit South Korea is set to file a WTO counter suit in response to the EU request for a panel to investigate alleged shipbuilding subsidies offered by the Korean government.
Energy minister Wilson quits OIL industry executives are preparing to welcome the new UK energy minister this week after the resignation of Brian Wilson.
Court ruling questions validity of PDVSA sackings A KEY ruling in a Venezuelan administrative court has given hope to thousands of oil workers dismissed by Petroleos de Venezuela that they may be reinstated, writes Rainbow Nelson.
EC vetoes liner discussion deals DISCUSSION agreements as an alternative to conferences for the liner shipping industry have been ruled out by the European Commission to the dismay of carriers.
Brussels appeals on line fees THE European Commission is challenging a recent court judgment that annulled fines imposed on some of the world's top shipping lines, writes Janet Porter.
APL names unit chiefs The carrier appoints new senior executives to lead Greater China, Asia/Middle East and Trans-Pacific.
Korea port plans automated terminal The Port of Gwangyang is planning to open what it says will be Asia's first fully automated container terminal by 2008, with 1.1 million-TEU capacity.
USF Corp. cuts earnings guidance
Indian box terminal to open this month
Record month for Portland boxes
BC Rail narrows loss
Pacer International completes refinancing
Sears expands Web-based SCI
Columbia Group adds container, intermodal units
BAX Global clears way for Concorde's U.S. finale
Ciok first woman to lead New Jersey Motor Truck Association
CMA CGM, Norasia, APL S.E.Asia/Europe string takes shape CMA CGM, Norasia and APL's new South East Asia/northern Europe Sundra Express service will add another east-west trade to the expanding repertoire of CMA CGM subsidiary ANL.
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