Star to re-deploy 2 ships to Australia next week STAR Cruises said yesterday it is moving two of its biggest cruise ships - taken out from its Asian hub ports at Singapore and Hong Kong - to Australia after fears of the deadly respiratory virus devastated bookings.
US bans Iraqi ships from its shores THE US Coast Guard on Monday barred all Iraqi-owned ships from its waters, also banning any merchant vessel employing senior Iraqi crew regardless of whether the craft was Iraqi-controlled.
Port Botany seeks nod for expansion project SYDNEY Ports Corporation's Port Botany expansion project is seeking the green light, after releasing a plan for public viewing that involves protecting wetland and beach areas.
World-Wide sets up Shanghai office WORLD-Wide Shipping Group Ltd has established its first mainland office in Shanghai as part of its strategy to expand its business in China.
Air and Land Transport
Hong Kong's Sars-hit airport cloaked by deafening silence HONG Kong's airport, a gleaming architectural wonder that stands as a towering symbol to the good times, has the deathly hush of a hospital during the graveyard shift.
China airlines to have more say on ticket prices
China Aviation forecasts big fall in first-half earnings
Star to re-deploy 2 ships to Australia next week STAR Cruises said yesterday it is moving two of its biggest cruise ships - taken out from its Asian hub ports at Singapore and Hong Kong - to Australia after fears of the deadly respiratory virus devastated bookings.
US bans Iraqi ships from its shores THE US Coast Guard on Monday barred all Iraqi-owned ships from its waters, also banning any merchant vessel employing senior Iraqi crew regardless of whether the craft was Iraqi-controlled.
Port Botany seeks nod for expansion project SYDNEY Ports Corporation's Port Botany expansion project is seeking the green light, after releasing a plan for public viewing that involves protecting wetland and beach areas.
World-Wide sets up Shanghai office WORLD-Wide Shipping Group Ltd has established its first mainland office in Shanghai as part of its strategy to expand its business in China.
Air and Land Transport
Hong Kong's Sars-hit airport cloaked by deafening silence HONG Kong's airport, a gleaming architectural wonder that stands as a towering symbol to the good times, has the deathly hush of a hospital during the graveyard shift.
China airlines to have more say on ticket prices
China Aviation forecasts big fall in first-half earnings
FBM Babcock delivers to USMC--in a hurry When the U.S. Marine Corps urgently needed five Bridge Erection Boats shipped to the Mid East, FBM Babcock responded
Incat names buyer of hull 058 It'sTrasmediterr'nea S.A., one of Spain's leading ferry operators.
RT-flex engines break into post-Panamax sector The first Sulzer RT-flex common-rail engines to power large container liners have been ordered.
Torch gives update on Midnight Express conversion Contract only awaits finalizing of financing
P&O Princess and Carnival Combination set to close P&O Princess shareholders approve DLC deal
Huge P&O 'yes' vote seals historic Carnival merger CARNIVAL will today complete an historic merger with P&O Princess following an overwhelming vote in favour of the deal by the UK cruise company's shareholders.
IEA chief warns Opec against output cuts INTERNATIONAL Energy Agency executives have warned oil producers not to radically cut output levels this quarter as oil prices remain too high for companies to rebuild inventories.
Mastermind of Achille Lauro hijack seized in Baghdad PALESTINE Liberation Front chief Abu Abbas - the mastermind behind the 1985 hijack of cruiseship Achille Lauro - has been captured by US special forces in Baghdad, writes David Osler.
Design complications push EuroMax start date back two more years P&O Nedlloyd's (PONL) joint venture EuroMax terminal in Rotterdam is facing further delays due to debates around its design, according to PONL today.
Hapag to order more ships, as bullish lines are set to reap rich rewards Shipping lines are expecting to see substantial increases in their returns this year and next, with one liner executive suggesting that 2004 will be 'the best year ever'.
HK exports in doubt, trade fair nightmare becomes a reality
Zim abandoned by Australia/China allies
India chooses to begin afresh on SCI divestment
German engineer proposes Paris Shanghai rail link
'Spectacular' charter market gains set to continue
Boxes pile up as Indian truck strike begins to bite
Case of SARS confirmed in US port
New pier for Tecon Rio Grande, as regional rivalry intensifies
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