S'pore closely monitoring port in light of higher terror alert SINGAPORE's security agencies are closely monitoring local port operations in the wake of heightened terrorism warnings from the United States, but shipping traffic remains unaffected so far.
London's Swire buys Indotrans liner business CHINA Navigation Co Ltd, the deep-sea ship owning and liner trades operating arm of John Swire & Sons, is acquiring from German ship owner and builder Oldendorff its liner business, Indotrans Services.
Grand Alliance to drop seasonal service THE Grand Alliance will withdraw its seasonal transpacific Far East Express service by end January as the slack winter season continues, following the suspension of its Asia-US East Coast service last month.
Austal inks A$300m contracts AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Austal said it had signed contracts for a A$300 million deal to build 12 navy boats for the Australian government.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus meets goal of 300 plane deliveries AIRBUS SAS delivered its 300th aircraft for 2003 and plans 'a few more' deliveries before Dec 31, meaning the company will beat its target for the year and overtake Boeing Co as the world's biggest planemaker, chief executive Noel Forgeard said.
Thai Airways sees buoyant 2004 after Sars
Korean Air, Boeing finalise US$1.5b deal
NY officials want more air security cover against terror
Air Canada reconfirms selection of Trinity
Vietnam to build int'l airport at ex-US base
Strait Talk
Let's bring back 'passengers' for the sake of safety I SPENT several months in the late seventies sailing as a 'passenger' on mini-bulkers, of about 3,000 deadweight tonnes around the North European coast.
Port Shots
Port Shots COMPETITION regulators at the European Commission approved a German government scheme to support loans for shipyards that pegs cost to risk, the Commission announced.
S'pore closely monitoring port in light of higher terror alert SINGAPORE's security agencies are closely monitoring local port operations in the wake of heightened terrorism warnings from the United States, but shipping traffic remains unaffected so far.
London's Swire buys Indotrans liner business CHINA Navigation Co Ltd, the deep-sea ship owning and liner trades operating arm of John Swire & Sons, is acquiring from German ship owner and builder Oldendorff its liner business, Indotrans Services.
Grand Alliance to drop seasonal service THE Grand Alliance will withdraw its seasonal transpacific Far East Express service by end January as the slack winter season continues, following the suspension of its Asia-US East Coast service last month.
Austal inks A$300m contracts AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Austal said it had signed contracts for a A$300 million deal to build 12 navy boats for the Australian government.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus meets goal of 300 plane deliveries AIRBUS SAS delivered its 300th aircraft for 2003 and plans 'a few more' deliveries before Dec 31, meaning the company will beat its target for the year and overtake Boeing Co as the world's biggest planemaker, chief executive Noel Forgeard said.
Thai Airways sees buoyant 2004 after Sars
Korean Air, Boeing finalise US$1.5b deal
NY officials want more air security cover against terror
Air Canada reconfirms selection of Trinity
Vietnam to build int'l airport at ex-US base
Strait Talk
Let's bring back 'passengers' for the sake of safety I SPENT several months in the late seventies sailing as a 'passenger' on mini-bulkers, of about 3,000 deadweight tonnes around the North European coast.
Port Shots
Port Shots COMPETITION regulators at the European Commission approved a German government scheme to support loans for shipyards that pegs cost to risk, the Commission announced.
S'pore closely monitoring port in light of higher terror alert SINGAPORE's security agencies are closely monitoring local port operations in the wake of heightened terrorism warnings from the United States, but shipping traffic remains unaffected so far.
London's Swire buys Indotrans liner business CHINA Navigation Co Ltd, the deep-sea ship owning and liner trades operating arm of John Swire & Sons, is acquiring from German ship owner and builder Oldendorff its liner business, Indotrans Services.
Grand Alliance to drop seasonal service THE Grand Alliance will withdraw its seasonal transpacific Far East Express service by end January as the slack winter season continues, following the suspension of its Asia-US East Coast service last month.
Austal inks A$300m contracts AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Austal said it had signed contracts for a A$300 million deal to build 12 navy boats for the Australian government.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus meets goal of 300 plane deliveries AIRBUS SAS delivered its 300th aircraft for 2003 and plans 'a few more' deliveries before Dec 31, meaning the company will beat its target for the year and overtake Boeing Co as the world's biggest planemaker, chief executive Noel Forgeard said.
Thai Airways sees buoyant 2004 after Sars
Korean Air, Boeing finalise US$1.5b deal
NY officials want more air security cover against terror
Air Canada reconfirms selection of Trinity
Vietnam to build int'l airport at ex-US base
Strait Talk
Let's bring back 'passengers' for the sake of safety I SPENT several months in the late seventies sailing as a 'passenger' on mini-bulkers, of about 3,000 deadweight tonnes around the North European coast.
Port Shots
Port Shots COMPETITION regulators at the European Commission approved a German government scheme to support loans for shipyards that pegs cost to risk, the Commission announced.
S'pore closely monitoring port in light of higher terror alert SINGAPORE's security agencies are closely monitoring local port operations in the wake of heightened terrorism warnings from the United States, but shipping traffic remains unaffected so far.
London's Swire buys Indotrans liner business CHINA Navigation Co Ltd, the deep-sea ship owning and liner trades operating arm of John Swire & Sons, is acquiring from German ship owner and builder Oldendorff its liner business, Indotrans Services.
Grand Alliance to drop seasonal service THE Grand Alliance will withdraw its seasonal transpacific Far East Express service by end January as the slack winter season continues, following the suspension of its Asia-US East Coast service last month.
Austal inks A$300m contracts AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Austal said it had signed contracts for a A$300 million deal to build 12 navy boats for the Australian government.
Air and Land Transport
Airbus meets goal of 300 plane deliveries AIRBUS SAS delivered its 300th aircraft for 2003 and plans 'a few more' deliveries before Dec 31, meaning the company will beat its target for the year and overtake Boeing Co as the world's biggest planemaker, chief executive Noel Forgeard said.
Thai Airways sees buoyant 2004 after Sars
Korean Air, Boeing finalise US$1.5b deal
NY officials want more air security cover against terror
Air Canada reconfirms selection of Trinity
Vietnam to build int'l airport at ex-US base
Strait Talk
Let's bring back 'passengers' for the sake of safety I SPENT several months in the late seventies sailing as a 'passenger' on mini-bulkers, of about 3,000 deadweight tonnes around the North European coast.
Port Shots
Port Shots COMPETITION regulators at the European Commission approved a German government scheme to support loans for shipyards that pegs cost to risk, the Commission announced.
Tramp Oil to take over in Falmouth Tramp Oil & Marine Ltd. has announced that it will commence a physical bunker supply operation in Falmouth, UK starting early in the New Year. The company plans to offer fuel oil, gas oil and MDO as well as marine lubricants.
Container ports to be a global shield in anti-terror initiative Major container ports will be the front line in a global shield to protect the US from a nuclear "dirty bomb".
Hutchison Whampoa tightens grip on Rotterdam container handling HONG Kong's Hutchison Whampoa has boosted its significant container handling presence at Rotterdam by acquiring Hanno, one of the last remaining independent terminals at the European box hub, writes Helen Hill.
Shipping records smashed in 2003 A RECORD amount of cash has poured into the pockets of tanker and dry bulk owners this year, providing them with extensive investment options in 2004.
Key Indicators HONG Kong's Hutchison Whampoa has boosted its significant container handling presence at Rotterdam by acquiring Hanno, one of the last remaining independent terminals at the European box hub, writes Helen Hill.
Philippines ferry survivors rescued TWENTY-five passengers and crew of the ferry Piary, which sank in stormy seas off the western Philippines island of Palawan on Sunday, were rescued today
Irish eager for EU presidency IRELAND is planning to focus on developments in the European short-sea shipping network during its six-month presidency of the European Union
Confusion over Greek ferry move GREECE'S 10-year grace period from applying the EU cabotage law on ferry services expires next week
Bonyad to add 14 further vessels IRAN'S private sector operator Bonyad Shipping Co, which currently manages a fleet of 18 bulk and general cargo vessels, is to acquire 14 new and second-hand vessels
Year of decisions for UK box sector 2004 will be a year of crucial decisions for the UK's deep-sea and short-sea feeder terminals as congestion becomes more apparent at the main box hubs
Bulker detained for tank cleaning A bulk carrier has been ordered to the French port of Brest for further investigation on suspicions that it was illegally cleaning its tanks off the French Atlantic coast
Asia driving U.S. port box gains Despite slow start to year in Southern California, strengthening volumes in eastbound trades helping some West and East Coast ports eye record container traffic in 2003.
Indonesia breaks ground on new hub Western port could eventually overtake Tanjung Priok as country's largest and busiest.
Tacoma moves 1 millionth Mazda Shipment marks milestone for Pacific Northwest port, automaker.
Adelaide to lose North American direct export link Adelaide looks likely to lose its North American direct export link, with the ANZ/WCNA vessel-sharing agreement (VSA) begun earlier this year believed about to be withdrawn.
Marine SWAT team commissioned in San Francisco
TSK Line to add Shanghai
FEFC sets 'minimum' April 1 rate rise, to keep 2004 plan on track
Vizhinjam box-transhipment hub pushed after Vallarpadam fizzles
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