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ITF, shipowners agree to further wage talks
AFTER near-collapse following an acrimonious start to the historic first round of negotiations between shipowners and unions under the auspices of the International Bargaining Forum , both sides have agreed to move forward with further talks.
Yang Ming orders 4 mega ships
TAIWAN's Yang Ming Marine Transport has joined its Asia-Europe alliance partner, Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in ordering a newbuild fleet of mega-sized 8,000 TEU container ships.
Exel, NUS in training programme tie-up
LOGISTICS giant Exel has launched a $2 million executive training programme in collaboration with the National University of Singapore Business School.
Jakarta tightens freight tax waivers
INDONESIA has tightened up its freight tax waivers, insisting those seeking exemption present paperwork to prove it.
PTP aims to be world's 20th busiest port by year-end
MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas , which is competing directly with Singapore, is expected to be ranked the world's 20th busiest port in terms of volume handled by the end of the year, a minister said yesterday.
China Merchants in HK$1b ventures
TRANSPORT conglomerate China Merchants Holdings said it would spend HK$1.03 billion to buy land for a container terminal and raise its stake in a port venture.

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China vows to build up aircraft production industry
TOP Chinese aviation officials yesterday vowed to build up large commercial airline production and beef up the airforce in an effort to make the industry a leading pillar of the nation's booming economy.
Virgin Blue to set up base in New Zealand
Bangkok Airways sees sales increasing in Nov
KLM, China Southern set to run joint cargo service
Alitalia to OK closer ties with KLM, Air France
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A two-tier wage system for open register ships?
TWO weeks ago, David Dearsley gave a very clear presentation of the way wage negotiations in the global shipping industry were going.

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Shipping News

ITF, shipowners agree to further wage talks
AFTER near-collapse following an acrimonious start to the historic first round of negotiations between shipowners and unions under the auspices of the International Bargaining Forum , both sides have agreed to move forward with further talks.
Yang Ming orders 4 mega ships
TAIWAN's Yang Ming Marine Transport has joined its Asia-Europe alliance partner, Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in ordering a newbuild fleet of mega-sized 8,000 TEU container ships.
Exel, NUS in training programme tie-up
LOGISTICS giant Exel has launched a $2 million executive training programme in collaboration with the National University of Singapore Business School.
Jakarta tightens freight tax waivers
INDONESIA has tightened up its freight tax waivers, insisting those seeking exemption present paperwork to prove it.
PTP aims to be world's 20th busiest port by year-end
MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas , which is competing directly with Singapore, is expected to be ranked the world's 20th busiest port in terms of volume handled by the end of the year, a minister said yesterday.
China Merchants in HK$1b ventures
TRANSPORT conglomerate China Merchants Holdings said it would spend HK$1.03 billion to buy land for a container terminal and raise its stake in a port venture.

Air and Land Transport

China vows to build up aircraft production industry
TOP Chinese aviation officials yesterday vowed to build up large commercial airline production and beef up the airforce in an effort to make the industry a leading pillar of the nation's booming economy.
Virgin Blue to set up base in New Zealand
Bangkok Airways sees sales increasing in Nov
KLM, China Southern set to run joint cargo service
Alitalia to OK closer ties with KLM, Air France
Log Book

Strait Talk

A two-tier wage system for open register ships?
TWO weeks ago, David Dearsley gave a very clear presentation of the way wage negotiations in the global shipping industry were going.

web site

Shipping News

ITF, shipowners agree to further wage talks
AFTER near-collapse following an acrimonious start to the historic first round of negotiations between shipowners and unions under the auspices of the International Bargaining Forum , both sides have agreed to move forward with further talks.
Yang Ming orders 4 mega ships
TAIWAN's Yang Ming Marine Transport has joined its Asia-Europe alliance partner, Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in ordering a newbuild fleet of mega-sized 8,000 TEU container ships.
Exel, NUS in training programme tie-up
LOGISTICS giant Exel has launched a $2 million executive training programme in collaboration with the National University of Singapore Business School.
Jakarta tightens freight tax waivers
INDONESIA has tightened up its freight tax waivers, insisting those seeking exemption present paperwork to prove it.
PTP aims to be world's 20th busiest port by year-end
MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas , which is competing directly with Singapore, is expected to be ranked the world's 20th busiest port in terms of volume handled by the end of the year, a minister said yesterday.
China Merchants in HK$1b ventures
TRANSPORT conglomerate China Merchants Holdings said it would spend HK$1.03 billion to buy land for a container terminal and raise its stake in a port venture.

Air and Land Transport

China vows to build up aircraft production industry
TOP Chinese aviation officials yesterday vowed to build up large commercial airline production and beef up the airforce in an effort to make the industry a leading pillar of the nation's booming economy.
Virgin Blue to set up base in New Zealand
Bangkok Airways sees sales increasing in Nov
KLM, China Southern set to run joint cargo service
Alitalia to OK closer ties with KLM, Air France
Log Book

Strait Talk

A two-tier wage system for open register ships?
TWO weeks ago, David Dearsley gave a very clear presentation of the way wage negotiations in the global shipping industry were going.

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Cosco chief visits chairman of A P Moller SCT Phase II project passes test Felixstowe upgrades gantry cranes Toyota to develop Tianjin logistics centre New man at Leo Shipping helm P&O Nedlloyd joins Turkish partner for logistics market Rotterdam expansion gets nod during port city visit Cosco vessels attain high safety standards DOT finalises carrier selection for HK all-cargo services Hong Kong airport tonnage soars in August Emirates breaks freight haulage record SkyTeam alliance makes improvements to web site GeoLogistics Americas names new VP for air products

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Shipping Ministry may get powers to grant ports eco-clearance Star Cruise receives ISC certificate Delmas, Gold Star Line join hands on Asia-West Africa leg China Shipping firm on commitment to Indian trade - Expands service to Far East, China and US P&I Club analyses shipping mishap causes Shipping industry well set to meet age norms for tankers from April 2004 Tractor exports rising steadily Jute exports record 62 pc growth, touch Rs 916.67 cr. Pvt. port operators may be extended EPCG scheme benefit - Maritime development cess on cargo volume under study European dock workers to stop work on September 29 EDI link reduces delay in liquid bulk movement at JN Port KoPT ready to cut cost of handling petroleum products Privatisation of port sector vital for export growth, emphasises study Unions oppose bid to bifurcate Haldia Dock & Kolkata Port Exporters demand bypass road near Bangla border Govt to release extra quota for made-up exports to EU Taxation laws ordinance promulgated Textile associations coming together to form apex federation next month KRL to set up crude import facility Higher sugar quota for festive season BMA to hold meetings for executives "Staying Ahead" workshop at IMC on Sept. 20

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
US East Coast ports prepare for hurricane closure In a statement issued today, ISO Bunkers advised that the company would close down its marine fuels terminal IMTT in Chesapeake as of noon on Wednesday in anticipation of Hurricane Isabel. Houston: Market split as some refuse to lower numbers Confused price trend in slow Panama market Stable Istanbul quiet amid good avails Novorossiysk: Putin visit closes port Tight avails and rising cargo spurs Fujairah buyers into action Rising demand appears to have caught some suppliers off guard in Fujairah. Hong Kong and Taiwan settle back down after holiday Oil little changed ahead of US inventory data, storm watch Traders are somewhat concerned about the potential disruptive effect of Hurricane Isabel, but anticipated builds in US oil stocks are weighing on prices. Rotterdam market firms with barges

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
José Maria Alapont Iveco's new CEO Boom in new orders for Germanischer Lloyd Big slice of the cake for Emirates SkyCargo Pacer Stacktrain expands Mexico Service WWPC on its way to becoming world's largest project forwarder? It's all change for Railion Germany and Stinnes Zim to call at Xiamen Cathay Pacific Airways strengthens presence in Japan ÖBB and Ökombi go separate ways EP Europost AG & Co. KG chalks up success with brand name

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
Statoil boss retains job Recycling company to build container port in Denmark Norwegian LNG newbuildings damaged in typhoon

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
Navy orders Hampton Road ships to deploy to avoid hurricane damage Navy News Service reports that Commander, 2nd Fleet ordered U.S. Navy ships based in Hampton Roads to get underway Sept. 16, to avoid potential damage to ships and piers from anticipated hurricane force winds and high tidal surges Trico sells North Sea OSV and Brazil AHTS newbuild Trico Marine Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: TMAR) announced that it is continuing to make progress executing its liquidity enhancement plan. GlobalSantaFe reports improved SCORE GlobalSantaFe Corporation's worldwide r Summary of Current Offshore Rig Economics, for August 2003 was up 2.4% from the previous month's SCORE. BMI goes on the block Michael Fox International, Inc.has been retained through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to market the real estate and machinery of Baltmore Marine Industries

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Cosco looks to UK as modernisation drive gathers pace CHINESE shipping giant Cosco is close to taking a strategic step by owning and operating ships from the UK, and possibly flagging them under the Red Ensign. Pemex looking to have 14 double hull tankers built worldwide MEXICO'S national oil company, Petr'leos Mexicanos (Pemex), is to invite offers for a major fleet renewal programme that includes 14 new double-hull tankers, writes Brian Reyes. Izar signs up with FastShip in high-speed boxship project SPANISH state-owned shipbuilder Izar has signed a memorandum of understanding with US-based FastShip to study the technical feasibility of the high-speed boxship project. Grandi Traghetti and Costa Container Lines set to announce merger ITALY'S Grandi Traghetti and Costa Container Lines are expected to announce within days that they have reached an agreement to merge their shipping operations, writes Justin Stares in Rome.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
Ports, carriers brace for Isabel Ports and ocean carriers serving the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isabel, which is expected to make landfall on Thursday. Containers piling up at CN terminal Congestion continued to build Tuesday at a key Canadian National intermodal terminal hit by a truckers' protest. KLM-Air France would create cargo giant KLM, China Southern offer joint cargo service S. Carolina court rules against terminal plan Rail union president indicted Zim shipments halted briefly OSHA proposes rules for double lifts Pacer puts trucking under Stacktrain brand Joint Industry Group meeting postponed Iberia joins GF-X Panalpina appoints N. Amer. VP BNSF Logistics acquires brokerage/freight forwarder

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
Breakthrough in Canadian intermodal dispute gives shippers hope of a settlement A partial breakthrough in negotiations at Toronto's congested intermodal terminals has taken place since last weekend although the container retrieval process remains cumbersome. Changes in bidding policy forces JNPT terminal delay A rule change by India's shipping ministry, believed to be concerned about 'backdoor' entry to bidding for the third terminal at Nhava Sheva, has left bidders asking for more time. Pretoria approves port privatisation bill NZ manufacturers decry cabotage return South Korea to provide port hinterland to foreign companies US prosecutors ponder ABC 's uranium shipment security test New fortnightly service links Rotterdam to Vyborg New intermodal terminal planned for Melbourne Pan Ocean enhances South China service Safmarine moves closer to customers in Niger and Benin

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
More cruiseships tipped for Super Bowl Private firms could charter in five more vessels for 2005 championships. Undercover op snares Maersk ABC ships depleted uranium with Maersk, but officials declare a hoax. Norden goes back to China Guangzhou Shipyard wins order for another two 38,500-dwt products tankers from Danish owner. Navibulgar bond bonanza barred Bulgarian minister puts brake on shipowner's fund raising, while Varna sale begins again. Indian seafarers stranded Bulker crew stuck off Lagos, Nigeria for three months awaiting cash for port dues. O-J Libaek rebuilds tanker team Norwegian shipbroker makes it six as one more broker joins to work crude and fuel. Cosco plans ship leasing company President Wei Jia Fu wants to become a Fortune 500 business by 2010. Big box names held in Hong Kong Evergreen and Yang Ming ships, plus a Q Ship OBO, detained during August. Owners demand cut in ITF pay to $817 Radical move to replace union's $1,300 flag-of-convenience wage with ILO minimum. Minoan "close to selling" HFD stake Two buyers linked to Greek ferry owner's holding in Hellas Flying Dolphins. World-Wide to take on Bergesen VLCCs Layoffs loom in Oslo but not the start of a winding up of operations. Eidsiva and Goliat buy DFDS ro-ro Norwegian duo clinch purchase and charter-back deal with Danish shipowner. Todd beefs up board US west coast ship repairer names ex-US navy top brass as company director. MISC agrees bank sell-off Malaysian owner finalises disposal of stake in Affin Merchant Bank. Great Eastern raises more cash Expanding Indian owner launches new bond issue to support newbuilding drive. Daewoo details the damage Koje Island still minus electricity after typhoon but confident on ship deliveries. NOL sees rates go from strength to strength Singapore flagship carrier posts fifth consecutive month of increases in container freight rates. Noble in buying mode Shipowner and commodities trader splashes out on Hong Kong holding company.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
APL's container rates reach four-year high Swire names new agent for Bank Line in New Zealand Safmarine opens own offices in Niger, Benin Drewry sees euphoric dry bulk shipping market Military Sealift Command receives 19th and final LMSR DHL Danzas Air & Ocean picks metaship software USF enters Mexico market BNSF acquires forwarder MRS WTO's failed Cancun meeting disappoints shippers U.S. sanctions against Libya remain Commerce chief outlines plan to increase manufacturing exports ITC releases 2002 trade report Census considers manufacturers' sales branches in trade survey Maine blueberry growers, Pacific fishermen petition for assistance Treatment proposed for South American raw eucalyptus products Environmental assessment of Chinese dwarfed plant imports issued Sparks to hold feed industry conference Oct. 20-21 P&O Nedlloyd Logistics forms joint venture in Turkey Log-Net updates collaborative software Los Angeles inbound boxes up 8 percent in August