Fears revive with rash of pirate attacks in region A recent kidnapping piracy attack in the Malacca Straits by heavily armed pirates along with the killing of a fisherman has revived fears that regional waters are becoming even more dangerous for mariners despite stepped up efforts to counter the problem. 22/04/03
Inbound cargo piles up in Indian ports PORTS across India remain virtually paralysed with basic commodity prices beginning to soar as the nationwide truckers strike drags into its second week.
APL companies appoint senior executives NOL Group companies announced two more senior appointments yesterday as part of a major reorganisation exercise started last year.
Taiwan warns of typhoon TAIWAN's Central Weather Bureau issued a warning to ships early yesterday as medium-strength typhoon Kujira was heading towards the island's south-east coast.
Air and Land Transport
Thai Airways expects 20% revenue drop due to Sars THAILAND's flag carrier Thai Airways is expecting revenue to drop 15 to 20 per cent for April and May due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak, which has led to 300,000 booking cancellations, a report said yesterday.
Fears revive with rash of pirate attacks in region A recent kidnapping piracy attack in the Malacca Straits by heavily armed pirates along with the killing of a fisherman has revived fears that regional waters are becoming even more dangerous for mariners despite stepped up efforts to counter the problem. 22/04/03
Inbound cargo piles up in Indian ports PORTS across India remain virtually paralysed with basic commodity prices beginning to soar as the nationwide truckers strike drags into its second week.
APL companies appoint senior executives NOL Group companies announced two more senior appointments yesterday as part of a major reorganisation exercise started last year.
Taiwan warns of typhoon TAIWAN's Central Weather Bureau issued a warning to ships early yesterday as medium-strength typhoon Kujira was heading towards the island's south-east coast.
Air and Land Transport
Thai Airways expects 20% revenue drop due to Sars THAILAND's flag carrier Thai Airways is expecting revenue to drop 15 to 20 per cent for April and May due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak, which has led to 300,000 booking cancellations, a report said yesterday.
IBM to build internet-based supply chain network for Electric Boat IBM has been awarded a contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat to build what it claims is the shipbuilding industry's first Internet-based supply chain network.
Seabulk orders UT-755L in Brazil Seabulk Offshore do Brasil, Ltda. has finalized an agreement with Promar to build a UT- 755L platform supply vessel (PSV) for delivery in the fall of 2004,
Feds probe New York Waterway, reports Times The New York Times says Federal authorities are investigating allegations that New York Waterway submitted inflated bills to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Liberia grants ABS status as RSO ABS has been granted Recognized Security Organization (RSO) ) authorization by the Liberian Ship Registry
P&O Ferries suspends Pride of Provence master after accident THE master of the P&O Ferries vessel Pride of Provencehas been suspended from duty as an investigation continues into how the cross-channel ferry hit a breakwater at Dover last Friday in 'fine conditions.'
Baltic dumps e-platform in overhaul to plug losses THE Baltic Exchange will today reveal the outcome of a sweeping strategic review intended to draw a line under its ill-fated and expensive e-commerce adventure and head off a feared haemorrhage of small shipbrokers from its membership.
Pongsu crew held after heroin swoop A SYDNEY court yesterday refused bail to the crew of a North Korean ship charged with bringing over A$80m ($48m) worth of heroin into Australia, writes Mark Warner.
Spain's merchant chief Lopez Sors quits amid storm over son's cruiseship job JOSE Luis Lopez Sors, director general of Spain's merchant marine directorate, has tendered his resignation following allegations that his son was employed as a third officer on a Spanish-operated cruiseship despite lacking the proper qualifications for the job, writes Brian Reyes in Gibraltar.
DOT sets Sept. 2 for DHL decision An administrative law judge will determine whether DHL Airways meets U.S. citizenship requirements for air carriers.
FMC to discuss TSA complaint The Federal Maritime Commission has scheduled a closed-door meeting on May 6 to discuss a complaint against the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement of discrimination during the 2002 -2003 service contract season.
Beijing seeks foreign logistics help
Pacific Shipper integrated into The Journal of Commerce Shipper Group
Railroads form Nafta merger
Eastern barge service begins
Profit for U.S. Express
EGL confirms earnings guidance
FedEx Custom Critical opens El Paso center
Emirates has new strategic partner
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings names chief marketing officer
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