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Carnival eyes China, India cruises
CARNIVAL, whose luxury ships hold sway over global cruising's best markets in North America and Europe, is looking eastward to tap the booming economies of China, India and other Asian nations.
Anti-terror law will not halt oil flows: Intertanko chief
A maritime anti-terror law due be enforced globally on July 1 will not hinder the flow of crucial oil exports to world markets, the head of the world's biggest oil tanker industry owners' association said.
New round-the-world service and cranes to boost Jurong volumes
JURONG Port is set to boost its box throughput with a new round-the-world service connecting Europe with the US East Coast, as the port takes delivery of new quay cranes, pushing annual capacity up to 1.4 million TEUs.
Adelaide-Darwin rail link seals another freight deal
THE long-awaited Adelaide-Darwin rail link has secured annual contracts to move 250,000 tonnes of freight since its launch in January.

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Victor Li abandons Air Canada deal
HONG Kong-based tycoon Victor Li's Trinity Time Investment walked away from a rescue deal for Air Canada on Friday, but said it could still join the carrier's restructuring if its labour structure changed.
US access issues ground EU-US air traffic talks
US govt settles ConAir discrimination charges
Delta freezes pay for most workers
BA sees healthy growth on its Sydney route
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Ship Sales
IT seems strange to refer to the high level of interest and activity when we consider that so few sales have come to light during the last week.

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Carnival eyes China, India cruises
CARNIVAL, whose luxury ships hold sway over global cruising's best markets in North America and Europe, is looking eastward to tap the booming economies of China, India and other Asian nations.
Anti-terror law will not halt oil flows: Intertanko chief
A maritime anti-terror law due be enforced globally on July 1 will not hinder the flow of crucial oil exports to world markets, the head of the world's biggest oil tanker industry owners' association said.
New round-the-world service and cranes to boost Jurong volumes
JURONG Port is set to boost its box throughput with a new round-the-world service connecting Europe with the US East Coast, as the port takes delivery of new quay cranes, pushing annual capacity up to 1.4 million TEUs.
Adelaide-Darwin rail link seals another freight deal
THE long-awaited Adelaide-Darwin rail link has secured annual contracts to move 250,000 tonnes of freight since its launch in January.

Air and Land Transport

Victor Li abandons Air Canada deal
HONG Kong-based tycoon Victor Li's Trinity Time Investment walked away from a rescue deal for Air Canada on Friday, but said it could still join the carrier's restructuring if its labour structure changed.
US access issues ground EU-US air traffic talks
US govt settles ConAir discrimination charges
Delta freezes pay for most workers
BA sees healthy growth on its Sydney route
Log Book

Ship Sales

Ship Sales
IT seems strange to refer to the high level of interest and activity when we consider that so few sales have come to light during the last week.

web site

Shipping News

Carnival eyes China, India cruises
CARNIVAL, whose luxury ships hold sway over global cruising's best markets in North America and Europe, is looking eastward to tap the booming economies of China, India and other Asian nations.
Anti-terror law will not halt oil flows: Intertanko chief
A maritime anti-terror law due be enforced globally on July 1 will not hinder the flow of crucial oil exports to world markets, the head of the world's biggest oil tanker industry owners' association said.
New round-the-world service and cranes to boost Jurong volumes
JURONG Port is set to boost its box throughput with a new round-the-world service connecting Europe with the US East Coast, as the port takes delivery of new quay cranes, pushing annual capacity up to 1.4 million TEUs.
Adelaide-Darwin rail link seals another freight deal
THE long-awaited Adelaide-Darwin rail link has secured annual contracts to move 250,000 tonnes of freight since its launch in January.

Air and Land Transport

Victor Li abandons Air Canada deal
HONG Kong-based tycoon Victor Li's Trinity Time Investment walked away from a rescue deal for Air Canada on Friday, but said it could still join the carrier's restructuring if its labour structure changed.
US access issues ground EU-US air traffic talks
US govt settles ConAir discrimination charges
Delta freezes pay for most workers
BA sees healthy growth on its Sydney route
Log Book

Ship Sales

Ship Sales
IT seems strange to refer to the high level of interest and activity when we consider that so few sales have come to light during the last week.

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Chittagong thumbs nose at ISPS code deadline Carriers enter into vessel sharing agreement Panalpina opens new logistics centre in Austria Laizhou Port to add two new berths Construction commences on new Hunan highway

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Ignazio Messina launches direct service from Mundra (MICT) Maiden vessel loads record 519 containers 41st National Maritime Day celebrations - Seminar deliberates on ambitious Sagar Mala project IMC signs MoU with UAE chambers to boost trade ties 'Privatisation works' - Capt. Sarbh - CCT handles record 58,706 TEUs in March Kandla Port exceeds MoS' target; handles 41.52 m tonnes of cargo in 2003-04 ONGC signs MoU with GPPL NSCOWA bids fond farewell to Capt. Khare; rolls out red carpet for Capt. Dastoor World Trade Institute celebrates Alumni Day Videoconferencing facility to be opened at IMC tomorrow Indian Coast Guard stars in high seas rescue! MVIRDC to organise presentation on 'WTO Cancun Meet' tomorrow

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APRIL 2, 2004
World Fuel Services confirms takeover negotiations World Fuel Services (WFS) announced today that negotiations are indeed underway for the purchase of the Tramp Oil Group (Tramp), with the transaction expected to completed within the next few days. Port Kembla fire damage was 'worse than expected' Bearish Baltic market draws in some buyers Three days of softening numbers has encouraged increased buying activity in Baltic ports. Singapore congestion easing, prices still supported Mixed forecast for how long congestion will last, but both loading congestion and bunker prices were expected to ease later this month. Brazilian market update New Baltic terminal to boost Lukoil's bunkering capacity Russian oil giant Lukoil plans to open a new oil terminal on the island of Vysotsk in the Gulf of Finland this summer. The new terminal will help Lukoil boost exports of crude and oil products, and eventually boast dedicated bunkering infrastructure.

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APRIL 2, 2004
Stinnes and OHE with "Portal C" EU Commission is to check road users charges in accession countries The Freight Co. Ltd Bangkok opens Vietnam Office in Ho Chi Minh City Refurbishment of the "Elbe Tunnel" requires more time Mahan Air to launch Tehran/Birmingham scheduled service Rate increase in Southern Italy/North Europe trade Georgia Ports Authority appoints Wilson Tillotson as Director

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APRIL 2, 2004
Keppel FELS wins semi tender order Cooperative agreement with Smedvig Asia Austal to build fifth ferry for HFD Greek operator books 85 m high speed cat

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APRIL 2, 2004
Judge closes down EFF bid for money from 7E7 program Port of Portland taps Griffin for general aviation manager Rail freight traffic has good week on all fronts Panama Canal sets record for days with no rail delays IMO turns to Internet for new information source

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Tonnage tax decision brings Norwegian joy Norwegian shipowners have breathed a collective sigh of relief following a government white paper which should create a "level playing field" on tonnage tax with their European rivals. Oslo white paper aims to halt decline of country as maritime power The Norwegian government's shipping white paper is an attempt to address the decline of Norway as a maritime power at a time of booming freight rates, writes Tony Gray. US regulator frees up Chinese trio pricing RESTRICTIONS imposed on the pricing practices of three Chinese container lines in the US have been lifted. World Fuel scoops global market with Tramp Holdings MIAMI-based World Fuel Services Corp is set to acquire Tramp Holdings, the parent of British bunker group Tramp Oil, for $83m in cash.

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APRIL 2, 2004
Approval for Norway white paper THE Norwegian government's long awaited shipping White Paper received a positive response from the country's ship owners today US toughens up on cruise dumping TWO US Congressmen have introduced a federal proposal that would prohibit the discharge of sewage, grey water and bilge water within 12 miles of US shores Asian Terminals net income plunges MANILA-based port operator Asian Terminals Inc posted a 39% drop in net income last year to PhP389.5M ($6.95M) from PhP640M over the previous year Working for Patrick was a strain AN Australian court has ruled that a straddle crane driver at Patrick's Botany Bay terminal were exposed to repetitive strain injury because of company work practices Courageous crew escape prison TWO Singapore navy officers escaped prison today after a dead colleague's father pleaded for leniency in the RSS Courageous case Florida feud over federal funding FOUR counties in South Florida, which this week staged joint maritime anti-terror drills, have fallen out over the sharing of federal security funds Vago's Vision for MSC Cruises New service for East Coast Americas

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APRIL 2, 2004
Expect box shortage, says TSA exec Steel crisis, rising costs complicating trans-Pacific plans as shippers, carriers open annual contract talks. Terminals hit ILWU's security critique Security at West Coast ports better than what longshore union rep told Senate panel, PMA says. UPS gets six new Hong Kong flights COAC irked by FDA no-show Bill would extend African trade act Shippers, railroads oppose re-regulation: AAR North Carolina ports director resigns China readies Shenzhen rail link NIT League slates trade and logistics seminar DHL cutting 1,000 Airborne jobs in Seattle Nehru throughput up CP Ships closes on ROE Logistics buy

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APRIL 2, 2004
Six years on, efficiency reforms come at a cost for Patrick Australian stevedore Patrick may pay a million-dollar price for a key aspect of its 1998 waterfront reforms, following a crucial decision by a New South Wales (NSW) court. Customs inspection systems leaving US at risk, warns watchdog The much-vaunted 'modelling' systems and inspection practices of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are inadequate and outdated, government watchdog agency the General Accounting Office (GAO) has warned. Brazil's agriculture inspectors' strike off, bringing some relief to ports Hanjin's Asia-Europe and Asia-North America services revised North-South Atlantic service launched K Line and Zim to exchange slots on Asia trades Marseilles fast-tracks Customs procedures to Lyon Canada unveils new ship safety/security regulations

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APRIL 2, 2004
Thanks a million Stevenson, OMI managers rewarded handsomely for robust 2003 performance. US didn't like Stolt's timeline Chemical carrier fixed prices months after it claimed to fix problem, causing feds to pull plug on amnesty, report says. Eastwind damaged coral reef Florida officials say grounded bulker caused worst local environmental damage in a decade. Lines launch Americas service Hanjin, K Line, MOL and Zim to use five ships for new route in Americas and Caribbean. New ferries for Iranian owner Abadan Golden Waters to run cargo and passengerships to Kuwait. Norway to cut tonnage tax Shipowners Association say planned changes should lure owners back home. MSC in talks with Fincantieri Geneva-based owner is still hungry for more cruiseships. Primorsk orders first suezmaxes Russian owner goes back to Hyundai for its largest sized tankers yet. Bharati handles tug order Indian yard wins Qatari deal for two anchor-handling ships. Aker Kvaerner prices low New Oslo listing for oil and gas company as bosses play safe on popular IPO. Russians eye Viktor Lenac OMZ yard group expresses "unofficial" interest in bankrupt Croatian shipbuilder. K Line and Zim swap slots Boxship giants cooperate on Asian, Mediterranean and US/Canadian west coast trades. Volumes jump at PTP Malaysian container terminal Tanjung Pelepas reports 27% increase in first quarter throughput. Austal seals HFD ro-pax order Greek ferry operator Hellas Flying Dolphins returns to Aussie fast ferry builder for fifth ship. Samudera in Thai tie-up Indonesian shipowner looks to raise profile in Thailand via joint venture with shipping agency.

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APRIL 2, 2004
Breakbulk, bulk carriers fret over U.S. Customs manifest enforcement CKYH combines Pacific, Asia/Europe links "K" Line, Zim swap slots in Asian trades U.S. Coast Guard receives more security plans on ships, ports Trailer Bridge delays publication of results Titan to add converted freighter Supreme Court validates "suspicionless" container inspections GAO repeats recommendation for better Customs container targeting COAC meets today Democrats urge Bush to take more WTO action against trade barriers U.S. Customs gains limited access to export data for Mexico EPA to hold "e-manifest" meeting for hazardous waste shipments USDA wants Japan to reassess 100-percent BSE testing requirement

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APRIL 2, 2004
Norwegian shipping looks to improved operating conditions Norway's maritime industry, including the Norwegian Shipowners' Association (NSA) welcomes the intentions expressed in the White Paper on Shipping presented ... B&N vessels too expensive for the Swedish state It will be more expensive for the Swedish state to charter three B&N vessels as combined icebreakers and coast ... PSSA status for the Baltic Sea MEPC, the Maritime Environment Protection Committee of the IMO, today approved of the application to give the Baltic Sea, except ...