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HK industry cheers launch of 2 new shipping councils
HONG Kong's shipping industry has embraced the government decision to replace the Port and Maritime Board with two separate high-level advisory councils, a move some say will pull the maritime industry out of 'the shadow of logistics'.
Port Klang isn't losing French line to PTP
WESTPORT chairman G Gnanalingam has dismissed as 'baseless' media reports that his Port Klang terminals are set to lose French line CMA CGM to Johor's Port of Tanjung Pelepas .
Philippines to revamp maritime safety steps
MARITIME safety in the Philippines is set for a major revamp after the country's president vowed to improve its woeful maritime safety record after the latest ferry collision last month killed at least 46 people.
US to deploy anti-terrorism staff at Kaohsiung: report
THE United States is to send customs and security officials to Taiwan's largest harbour as part of Washington's global anti-terrorism efforts, it was reported on Sunday.
Iraq's Umm Qasr port reopening
IRAQ's largest commercial port, Umm Qasr, was expected to reopen to commercial traffic yesterday when a ship carrying cars and other commercial goods arrives from Dubai, the US-led occupying force said.

Air and Land Transport

Japanese suppliers to pay for 20% of Boeing's new jet
PLANEMAKER Boeing expects Kawasaki Heavy Industries and other Japanese suppliers to take at least a one-fifth stake in the development of its new 7E7 aircraft, now dubbed the 'Dreamliner'.
China Aviation aims to beat rivals on costs
Korean Air to resume flights on seven routes by Sunday
Discount airline Jetsgo to expand fleet and services
Air travellers feeling the squeeze
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Admiralty Casebook

'Fast track' sheriff sales and the benefits they offer
UPON a court order being made for appraisement and sale of an arrested ship, the sheriff is charged with the disposal, usually via public auction or private treaty.
The Laurentian - a case study

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Shipping News

HK industry cheers launch of 2 new shipping councils
HONG Kong's shipping industry has embraced the government decision to replace the Port and Maritime Board with two separate high-level advisory councils, a move some say will pull the maritime industry out of 'the shadow of logistics'.
Port Klang isn't losing French line to PTP
WESTPORT chairman G Gnanalingam has dismissed as 'baseless' media reports that his Port Klang terminals are set to lose French line CMA CGM to Johor's Port of Tanjung Pelepas .
Philippines to revamp maritime safety steps
MARITIME safety in the Philippines is set for a major revamp after the country's president vowed to improve its woeful maritime safety record after the latest ferry collision last month killed at least 46 people.
US to deploy anti-terrorism staff at Kaohsiung: report
THE United States is to send customs and security officials to Taiwan's largest harbour as part of Washington's global anti-terrorism efforts, it was reported on Sunday.
Iraq's Umm Qasr port reopening
IRAQ's largest commercial port, Umm Qasr, was expected to reopen to commercial traffic yesterday when a ship carrying cars and other commercial goods arrives from Dubai, the US-led occupying force said.

Air and Land Transport

Japanese suppliers to pay for 20% of Boeing's new jet
PLANEMAKER Boeing expects Kawasaki Heavy Industries and other Japanese suppliers to take at least a one-fifth stake in the development of its new 7E7 aircraft, now dubbed the 'Dreamliner'.
China Aviation aims to beat rivals on costs
Korean Air to resume flights on seven routes by Sunday
Discount airline Jetsgo to expand fleet and services
Air travellers feeling the squeeze
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

'Fast track' sheriff sales and the benefits they offer
UPON a court order being made for appraisement and sale of an arrested ship, the sheriff is charged with the disposal, usually via public auction or private treaty.
The Laurentian - a case study

web site

Shipping News

HK industry cheers launch of 2 new shipping councils
HONG Kong's shipping industry has embraced the government decision to replace the Port and Maritime Board with two separate high-level advisory councils, a move some say will pull the maritime industry out of 'the shadow of logistics'.
Port Klang isn't losing French line to PTP
WESTPORT chairman G Gnanalingam has dismissed as 'baseless' media reports that his Port Klang terminals are set to lose French line CMA CGM to Johor's Port of Tanjung Pelepas .
Philippines to revamp maritime safety steps
MARITIME safety in the Philippines is set for a major revamp after the country's president vowed to improve its woeful maritime safety record after the latest ferry collision last month killed at least 46 people.
US to deploy anti-terrorism staff at Kaohsiung: report
THE United States is to send customs and security officials to Taiwan's largest harbour as part of Washington's global anti-terrorism efforts, it was reported on Sunday.
Iraq's Umm Qasr port reopening
IRAQ's largest commercial port, Umm Qasr, was expected to reopen to commercial traffic yesterday when a ship carrying cars and other commercial goods arrives from Dubai, the US-led occupying force said.

Air and Land Transport

Japanese suppliers to pay for 20% of Boeing's new jet
PLANEMAKER Boeing expects Kawasaki Heavy Industries and other Japanese suppliers to take at least a one-fifth stake in the development of its new 7E7 aircraft, now dubbed the 'Dreamliner'.
China Aviation aims to beat rivals on costs
Korean Air to resume flights on seven routes by Sunday
Discount airline Jetsgo to expand fleet and services
Air travellers feeling the squeeze
LOG Book

Admiralty Casebook

'Fast track' sheriff sales and the benefits they offer
UPON a court order being made for appraisement and sale of an arrested ship, the sheriff is charged with the disposal, usually via public auction or private treaty.
The Laurentian - a case study

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HK's Port and Maritime Board reborn with twin identities MOL opens two new China offices Something brewing at Port of Hamburg CSI to be active in Malaysia, UAE and Turkey Pacer completes US$255 million refinancing Asian feeders to increase rates Vancouver Port appoints new board members Mainfreight buys Ziegler stake Nanjing, Bangkok open to Martinair Hacis offers two new calls for Superlink service Emirates officials preview Moscow service Continental, TAP Air enter into codeshare agreement Trent Carman appointed CFO of Air Methods

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T. S. Lines extends service to India Tight US food import norms from December - Exporters in a tizzy Iranian Ambassador proposes new trade bloc of Central Asian nations Ficci team to seek joint ventures with China 2 post-Panamax Noell cranes reach Mundra port Paradip Port to increase imports for fuller use of empties CBEC notification restricts ICD export shipments only through five Major Ports Forex reserves up by $ 513 million to cross the $ 81-billion mark Govt tightens rules for release of grains from FCI AEZ for Darjeeling tea likely Europe's agro items' quality norms may be emulated Customs duty waiver for small power projects likely Small export units want EOUs to be placed on par with SEZs AIAI meeting with Tajik team today Give economic development a human face-Shekhawat - WTCA annual day celebrations Pak business team to visit India this month WTO Arbitrator gives US 11 months to modify Byrd law Inflation dips to 5.44 pc

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JUNE 16, 2003
Montreal steady, Halifax set to firm Bearish crude fails to dent stable Singapore IFOs Gdansk & Klaipeda: Market update Tallinn market softens despite tight avails Great Belt market begins to recover losses Bunker supply in Ventspils suspended for one month

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JUNE 16, 2003
Agreement on Arctic oil shipments Leaks sealed on Chinese bulker wreck Baltic PSSA question for IMO in 2004

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JUNE 16, 2003
Royal Caribbean and Kvaerner Masa plan "Ultra Voyager" The cruise ship newbuilding market could come back to life with an order for two 3,600 passenger vessels AAPA calls for more maritime security funding Recent DHS port security grants are "most welcome," but the American Association of Port Authorities says more help is needed

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JUNE 16, 2003
Corps hosting meeting to explain Columbia River mouth dredging plans May rail freight traffic figures show intermodal up, carloads down Online contest picks Dreamliner as name of new Boeing 7E7 Port of Portland terminal nets $510,000 TSA grant Ceremony marks command change for Seattle-based Coast Guard cutter

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'Too early' to explain Chassiron tragedy FRENCH tanker operator Petromarine said yesterday it was still too early to determine the cause of the explosion that claimed the life of a Senegalese seafarer early on Friday morning, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris. House of Lords rebuffs KOTC debt recovery bid TWO House of Lords rulings in the UK have thrown new light on the legal machinery available to shipping companies to recover debts from overseas accounts of debtors. Union forces vote on minimum pay UK SHIPPING unions yesterday seemed likely to succeed in forcing a formal parliamentary vote on the contentious issue of shipowner exemption from equal pay for foreign seafarers. UK unveils scheme for mining and oil firms to be more open UK PRIME Minister Tony Blair is unveiling an action plan today to improve the transparency of oil and mining companies operating worldwide, writes Martyn Wingrove. UK prepares for cruise terror attack THE UK government has recently undertaken a desk-based training exercise playing out the scenario of a terrorist threat to cruise shipping, writes David Osler.

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JUNE 16, 2003
Korea to develop port hinterland New chief takes charge at CK Line Westport eyes berth at JNPT EC to set up new investigative body Florida spill harms ecological zone Panama denies surveyor pay delay US price-fixing probe ploughs on East-west axis to be expanded RCCL in mega-cruise ship deal Jebel Ali to be Mid East aid hub Beirut slashes fees for aid cargoes Operators fear Tirrenia move Timor Sea LNG project gets go-ahead Tangiers super-port contract signed Inter Ferry sells terminal stake Coaster limps towards repair yard Emerald refloating plan in place Korea to recruit foreign seafarers Delhi to finance cruise terminals

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JUNE 16, 2003
Hutchinson: Cargo security measures should be balanced with trade flow The Under Secretary for Border Protection and Transportation Security says his agency remains focused on securing the U.S. supply chain, but only as long as those plans keep legitimate trade flowing. U.S. takes Mexico case to WTO Washington is attempting to overturn anti-dumping duties imposed by Mexico on hundreds of millions of dollars worth of U.S. beef and rice. Plan aims to ease Chicago rail congestion Emirates orders 41 Airbus jets Hong Kong shakes up maritime sector DOT clears three airlines for Iraqi flights MOL opens two offices in China Customs acts to stave off monkeypox Nine rescued as ship sinks off Florida Korea's Gwangyang eyes automated terminal USF Corp. cuts earnings guidance Indian box terminal to open this month

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JUNE 16, 2003
Hong Kong scraps Port and Maritime Board Hong Kong's government scrapped the powerful Port and Maritime Board on Friday, replacing it with two entities charged with developing the territory's maritime and port industries. Infrastructure cost-cuttting threatens Antwerp box growth California terminals extend gate hours as peak season looms Customers refute assurances over Yantian congestion South Africa optimistic on swift end to congestion surcharge Bidders negotiate terms for Kandla terminal re-tender US ports, senators highlight security funding shortfall Queen honours PONL group MD for 'services to shipping' MOL, Norasia launch Europe/Mid East/India service

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JUNE 16, 2003
OSG is OK Tanker stock cracks 52-week high Monday. Umm Qasr ready to roll Iraqi port comes into service with duty-free status. Royal Caribbean eyes two 'ultras' Tentative deal with Kvaerner Masa hinges on dollar firming against euro. Carnival in pitch to bondholders Cruise giant seeks leave to amend covenants related to former Princess debt. Tricolor carve up gets underway Salvors to begin cutting up car carrier wreck this week. Exmar poised for spin off next week Gas arm expected to be valued at between $199m to $227m. IACS speeds up on scantlings debacle Ugo Salerno to take up IACS chair next month. Zodiac mops another two ABC capesize P&O's sells out bulker stakes at strong prices. Charterers fix tonnage for Iraqi crude First vessels taken on subjects for Ceyhan loadings. APL Emerald re-floating plan in place Zodiac Maritime Agencies starts negotiations with salvors over rescuing grounded boxship. Indian scrap prices reach steamy heights Budget signs are positive for Bangladesh and Pakistan breakers. Tanker explosion claims life Seafarer killed after French flagged coastal products carrier suffers mystery blast. Celebrity cruises RCL's up market line recruits US entertainment industry veterans to boost numbers. MOL expands in China Japanese owner increases number of offices in Mainland China, but has its eye on more. Columbia broadens its horizons US coastal container barge player moves it into logistics and trucking sectors with acquisitions.

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JUNE 16, 2003
Senator Lines appoints new agent in Pakistan MOL gets licenses for another two offices in China APEC countries submit cooperation projects U.K. P&I Club publishes cargo loss prevention book Associated Bulk Carriers sells two ships to partner Dedicated maritime council to promote Hong Kong