Vietnam to develop deep water transhipment port VIETNAM will develop a new deep water container transhipment port at its central Van Phong Bay capable of accommodating vessels up to 15,000 TEUs and handling 2.4 million TEUs annually, the government has announced.
Port Klang, PTP to introduce US security scheme by November THE US Customs' container security programme could be operational by end November in the Malaysian ports of Klang and Tanjung Pelepas, which may help plug a potential security gap highlighted by the shipment of depleted uranium from Jakarta to Los Angeles in August.
Departure of 'ship of death' from Kuwait delayed THE so-called 'ship of death' with more than 50,000 Australian sheep on board has been held up again in Kuwait, the Australian government said, as farmers launched a last-ditch attempt to prevent their return.
Jinzhou Port expects its profit to soar JINZHOU Port Co, a port operator controlled by China billionaire Zhang Hongwei, said it expects profit for the first nine months surged by more than half because it handled more cargo.
Air and Land Transport
Lufthansa to deploy new capacity on Asia-Europe LUFTHANSA German Airlines plans to deploy the bulk of its new capacity on Asia-Europe routes as regional passenger load factors soar above pre-Sars levels.
Thailand bans non-scheduled flights over Bangkok airspace
Vietnam to develop deep water transhipment port VIETNAM will develop a new deep water container transhipment port at its central Van Phong Bay capable of accommodating vessels up to 15,000 TEUs and handling 2.4 million TEUs annually, the government has announced.
Port Klang, PTP to introduce US security scheme by November THE US Customs' container security programme could be operational by end November in the Malaysian ports of Klang and Tanjung Pelepas, which may help plug a potential security gap highlighted by the shipment of depleted uranium from Jakarta to Los Angeles in August.
Departure of 'ship of death' from Kuwait delayed THE so-called 'ship of death' with more than 50,000 Australian sheep on board has been held up again in Kuwait, the Australian government said, as farmers launched a last-ditch attempt to prevent their return.
Jinzhou Port expects its profit to soar JINZHOU Port Co, a port operator controlled by China billionaire Zhang Hongwei, said it expects profit for the first nine months surged by more than half because it handled more cargo.
Air and Land Transport
Lufthansa to deploy new capacity on Asia-Europe LUFTHANSA German Airlines plans to deploy the bulk of its new capacity on Asia-Europe routes as regional passenger load factors soar above pre-Sars levels.
Thailand bans non-scheduled flights over Bangkok airspace
Navstar 1 master and first mate get seven years for oil smuggling AN IRAQI court has sentenced a Ukrainian master and first mate to seven years in prison for trying to smuggle oil out of the country.
Inmarsat calm at the centre of escalating bidding storm THE board of Inmarsat could decide today on a buyer for the company.
Queen will name QM2 CUNARD has confirmed that the Queen will name the company's new flagship Queen Mary 2 in Southampton on January 8 next year, writes Sandra Speares.
Russia wades into regulation row FRESH salvoes have been fired in the ongoing political turf battle over who has the authority to regulate shipping.
Norway claims to be heard in Manila A MIAMI judge ruled yesterday that the families of 10 Filipino seafarers killed on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norway in Miami must pursue their claims before an arbitrator in the Philippines rather than sue in a US court
New twist in Sea Elegance fire saga SOUTH Africa's environmental affairs minister has threatened strong action if the fire on the Sea Elegance was found to have been caused by mis-declaration of cargo
Lunardi pushes port experience ITALY'S transport minister has taken on fellow parliamentarians in Rome by calling for port presidents to have greater knowledge of ships than politics
Have your say! IN the week that the Baltic Dry Index reached ludicrous heights, Helmut Sohmen of World-Wide Shipping has confirmed his decision to get out of dry bulk. Why?
Congestion prompts trainferry study ROAD congestion in North-west Europe has prompted a feasibility study into prospects for a reintroduction of train ferries between Dover and the Continent
Two possible bids for Appledore ONE or two bids are expected to be made for the UK shipbuilder Appledore by the 17.00 deadline today
U.S. limits anti-terror product liability New federal regulations will shield providers of anti-terrorism services and technology.
New N. American chief for CMA CGM The French ocean carrier said Anil Wats will succeed John van de Merwe as president of its North American unit.
Deutsche Post urges privatization to ease expansion into the U.S. market Global logistics provider wants German government to help ease regulatory problems facing its U.S. parcel delivery operations.
Schenker's U.S. chief goes to Exel
Taiwan shipyard chief wants out
ANL adds U.S. service
MOL expands South America calls
Lanchile offers cargo flight guarantee
Judge says S.Carolina Ports must vacate terminal
Capitol Intl. on GF-X
Rivera to lead int'l. HR for Crowley Maritime Corp.
Average rates slip say NOL Average freight rates dipped slightly for APL in the four weeks to September 19, referred to as Period 9 according to parent Neptune Orient Lines NOL).
Germany-Russia rail time to be cut by third A rail improvement project between Germany and Russia could cut railfreight times between the countries' capitals from 21 days to seven and quintuple freight volumes carried on the line.
Hiccup in charter market just a 'pause for breath'
Competition spurs Seoul to speed New Busan development
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