San Francisco's waterfront project gets green light A key element of San Francisco's US$270 million waterfront project has been given the go-ahead, clearing the way for the two-phase project to begin, which ultimately will see an international cruise terminal open by 2008.
Jurong, PSA to link on-line transaction systems next month FLEDGLING container facility Jurong Port and dominant terminal operator PSA Corporation will finally integrate their online transaction systems next month, paving the way for hassle-free cargo flows between Singapore's two competing ports.
Regional cruising back to normal: M'sian minister MALAYSIA laid out the red carpet for the 'homecoming' of Star Cruises' SuperStar Virgo yesterday as the cruise ship called at two Malaysian ports after a three-month break.
Air and Land Transport
BA struggles to clear passenger backlog BRITISH Airways was battling to clear a backlog of frustrated passengers stranded overnight at London's Heathrow Airport in the wake of a wildcat strike by check-in staff over the weekend.
Manila sees little impact from US open skies pact
Vietnam Airlines inks deal to buy B777
Air Canada gets better lease terms for 12 planes
Southwest Airlines orders 15 Boeing 737s
Log Book
Strait Talk
Treat IMO tanker compromise with caution SO it looks as though just enough common ground might have been found at last week's International Maritime Organisation meeting in London to avoid a damaging split between Europe and the rest of the shipping world.
San Francisco's waterfront project gets green light A key element of San Francisco's US$270 million waterfront project has been given the go-ahead, clearing the way for the two-phase project to begin, which ultimately will see an international cruise terminal open by 2008.
Jurong, PSA to link on-line transaction systems next month FLEDGLING container facility Jurong Port and dominant terminal operator PSA Corporation will finally integrate their online transaction systems next month, paving the way for hassle-free cargo flows between Singapore's two competing ports.
Regional cruising back to normal: M'sian minister MALAYSIA laid out the red carpet for the 'homecoming' of Star Cruises' SuperStar Virgo yesterday as the cruise ship called at two Malaysian ports after a three-month break.
Air and Land Transport
BA struggles to clear passenger backlog BRITISH Airways was battling to clear a backlog of frustrated passengers stranded overnight at London's Heathrow Airport in the wake of a wildcat strike by check-in staff over the weekend.
Manila sees little impact from US open skies pact
Vietnam Airlines inks deal to buy B777
Air Canada gets better lease terms for 12 planes
Southwest Airlines orders 15 Boeing 737s
Log Book
Strait Talk
Treat IMO tanker compromise with caution SO it looks as though just enough common ground might have been found at last week's International Maritime Organisation meeting in London to avoid a damaging split between Europe and the rest of the shipping world.
San Francisco's waterfront project gets green light A key element of San Francisco's US$270 million waterfront project has been given the go-ahead, clearing the way for the two-phase project to begin, which ultimately will see an international cruise terminal open by 2008.
Jurong, PSA to link on-line transaction systems next month FLEDGLING container facility Jurong Port and dominant terminal operator PSA Corporation will finally integrate their online transaction systems next month, paving the way for hassle-free cargo flows between Singapore's two competing ports.
Regional cruising back to normal: M'sian minister MALAYSIA laid out the red carpet for the 'homecoming' of Star Cruises' SuperStar Virgo yesterday as the cruise ship called at two Malaysian ports after a three-month break.
Air and Land Transport
BA struggles to clear passenger backlog BRITISH Airways was battling to clear a backlog of frustrated passengers stranded overnight at London's Heathrow Airport in the wake of a wildcat strike by check-in staff over the weekend.
Manila sees little impact from US open skies pact
Vietnam Airlines inks deal to buy B777
Air Canada gets better lease terms for 12 planes
Southwest Airlines orders 15 Boeing 737s
Log Book
Strait Talk
Treat IMO tanker compromise with caution SO it looks as though just enough common ground might have been found at last week's International Maritime Organisation meeting in London to avoid a damaging split between Europe and the rest of the shipping world.
ARA market falls with crude, improved avails foreseen Bunker prices plummeted in Rotterdam today in line with sharply lower prices in the barge market. The drop in the fuel oil barge market seems to have been inspired not only by weaker crude futures, but also signs that cargo availability is improving in the region after a bit of a squeeze so far this month.
Further cargo fall suppresses demand in Fujairah
CGES calls on OPEC for more oil The Centre for Global Energy Studies suggests that OPEC needs to increase production by around 1 million barrels per day (bpd) sometime this year to help rebuild low global inventories and stop Brent crude prices from rising above $30 per barrel.
MO moves towards accelerated single hull phase out But will EU accommodate to any IMO changes to its proposals?
S/S Norway out of service until 2004 Long lead time for replacement boiler manufacture
Price of maritime security Maritime security measures will require an initial investment by ship operators of at least $1.3 billion says an OECD report.
Arroyo leads effort to repair maritime image after exam scandal PHILIPPINES President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has taken the lead in attempting to rehabilitate her country's maritime image following last year's marine deck officers' examination scandal.
France stays defiant over stance on single hulls France has warned that it will continue to push single hull tankers carrying heavy fuel oil outside its 200-mile economic exclusion zone in line with the decision it took jointly with Spain last December in Malaga.
Germany accuses insurers of illegal pricing GERMANY'S federal cartel office has confirmed that it has sent "accused letters" to seven large insurers over illegal pricing practices in industrial insurance.
Bentley says security funding gap will cause US trade crisis WASHINGTON'S penchant for showering the aviation industry with billions of dollars for homeland security, while expecting the maritime sector to pay for the same measures itself, could have disastrous economic consequences for US trade, a senior industry figure has warned.
Astar asks DOT to drop DHL case The cargo airline formerly known as DHL Airways asked the Department of Transportation to dismiss its investigation into the carrier's ownership.
UPS profit up 13 percent Export business drives improvement amid weak U.S., Europe economies.
Early ILA contract sought The International Longshoremen's Association and Atlantic and Gulf ports employers say they are committed to seeking an early settlement of a coastwide master contract to replace the one that expires in late 2004.
Former FMC Chairwoman hammers port security 'tax' burden on terminals and port authorities Helen Bentley, former Chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission, today attacked legislation that requires terminal owners and seaports to pay for the US's maritime security overhaul.
Grandees discuss HK's future as first CT9 berth opens Government and industry decision makers attending the opening of Hong Kong's Container Terminal 9 (CT9) today painted a rosy picture of the port's future, in spite of strong competition.
HK shippers prepare for latest raft of US security demands
Rio de Janeiro hinterland link 'will boost port volumes 50%'
State backs crucial Melbourne dredge, as cost doubles
Santos port workers accept 20% pay rise - strike averted
Nhava Sheva bidders don't want to share the spoils
OECD seeks silver lining as it quantifies multi-billion dollar vessel security costs
US, Canada to beat border delays with short sea shipping
Toll resists pressure to boost Tranz Rail valuation
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