Asian voice to echo at key maritime meeting here THE Asian voice in international shipping, along with Singapore's position as a major maritime centre, will both be given a boost later this month when industry leaders descend on the island for three days of high-level meetings. 04/05/04
ISPS and piracy to figure in talks CONCERNS over the impending ISPS Code deadline and piracy are among the topics to be discussed at industry dialogue sessions later this month, according to Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations chairman S S Teo, who said he anticipates 'very open' discussions.
PSA and P&O Australia accused of collaborating with competitors PSA International and P&O Australia Ports, subsidiaries of the world's second and third largest terminal operators, have been accused of secretly collaborating with competitors and usurping management by their local co-shareholders in an electronic container seal company they mothballed in 2002.
P&O Nedlloyd winning higher transpacific rates ROYAL P&O Nedlloyd, the world's fourth-biggest container shipping line, said it is winning higher rates from Asia to the US.
Air and Land Transport
Growing economy stokes air travel in India PROSPERITY and cheaper airfares are stoking demand for air travel in India, Asia's third-biggest economy.
Asian voice to echo at key maritime meeting here THE Asian voice in international shipping, along with Singapore's position as a major maritime centre, will both be given a boost later this month when industry leaders descend on the island for three days of high-level meetings. 04/05/04
ISPS and piracy to figure in talks CONCERNS over the impending ISPS Code deadline and piracy are among the topics to be discussed at industry dialogue sessions later this month, according to Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations chairman S S Teo, who said he anticipates 'very open' discussions.
PSA and P&O Australia accused of collaborating with competitors PSA International and P&O Australia Ports, subsidiaries of the world's second and third largest terminal operators, have been accused of secretly collaborating with competitors and usurping management by their local co-shareholders in an electronic container seal company they mothballed in 2002.
P&O Nedlloyd winning higher transpacific rates ROYAL P&O Nedlloyd, the world's fourth-biggest container shipping line, said it is winning higher rates from Asia to the US.
Air and Land Transport
Growing economy stokes air travel in India PROSPERITY and cheaper airfares are stoking demand for air travel in India, Asia's third-biggest economy.
Oetker and partners take majority share in Bominflot German entrepreneur increases personal shareholding to 45% in Hamburg-based international bunker supplier and trader.
OPEC President says price hike being mooted Cartel chief Purnomo Yusgiantoro admits discussions to increase four-year old price band.
Elizabeth hands over Cunard crown to Mary CUNARD'S Queen Elizabeth 2 handed over the crown to Queen Mary 2 at the weekend when QM2 became the new flagship of the fleet in a ceremony attended by British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.
Lines forced to back down as shippers baulk at transpacific box rate demands EFFORTS to broker big increases on the transpacific box rate front appear to have sunk without trace.
Saudi attack sparks oil price fears FEARS of a further gain in already high world oil prices deepened yesterday in the wake of a weekend assault by gunmen on a petrochemical refinery in the world's number one oil exporter Saudi Arabia.
Canal's fate rests with new Panama president Torrijos holds MARTIN Torrijos, the son of former dictator Omar Torrijos, has been voted in as Panama's next president.
ILA dissidents urge 'no' vote on pact Opponents inside the International Longshoremen's Association are urging union members to turn down a proposed six-year master contract.
APL U.S. chief resigns Hamlin, president of Americas region, will take senior post with Norwegian Cruise Line.
Rising box rates sees breakbulk renaissance Breakbulk carriers are picking up goods that would ordinarily have gone on containerised vessels because of rising rates and a shortage of tonnage.
Chaos at German borders before May 1
IRISL launches ANZ service
Container Owners Association takes first step to realisation
First LNG-carrier to A.P. Møller-Mærsk A.P. Møller-Mærsk has taken delivery of one of the most expensive merchant ships ever built for Danish flag. Last ...
Danish-Norwegian ferry to Croatia-charter Norwegian Eidsiva-group has turned to alternative measures to find a buyer for their surplus Superflex-ferry "Langeland", which has ...
European Maritime Organisations gathered in Holland The 1st European Maritime Cluster Organisations Roundtable was held in Wassenaar, Holland last week. Representatives from cluster organisations in Denmark ...
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