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Smooth sailing at US ports as ISPS kicks in
FEARS of over-zealous ISPS Code enforcement at US ports largely subsided as the tally from the first two days of the new global security rules showed less than 6 per cent of vessels calling at US ports were either denied entry or detained.
PSA joint venture Incheon terminal opens
THE first phase of PSA International's US$200 million joint venture Incheon Container Terminal opened with its first vessel call over the weekend.
Shipowners scrap fewer vessels in H1 2004
SHIPOWNERS sold fewer vessels to shipbreaking yards during the first half of this year as record-high freight rates prompted operators to keep vessels in service.
Ship-breaking price assessment
THE Baltic Exchange, London's 260-year-old shipping association, plans to introduce assessments based on the price of selling ships for demolition in China and India during the fourth quarter.
Capsized tanker carrying acid righted in Hamburg
A tanker that capsized carrying 960 tonnes of sulphuric acid raising pollution fears in the German port of Hamburg was righted without major leakage on Saturday, authorities said.

Air and Land Transport

Air Canada's Bombardier order to be cut: analyst
BOMBARDIER Inc, the world's third-biggest aircraft maker, may have an order from Air Canada that is one-third smaller than initially agreed upon, Credit Suisse First Boston analyst Cameron Jeffreys said in a report.
Kuching airport contractor to be named soon
Thai govt okays second airport for Samui: report
Schiphol airport sale gets govt clearance
KLM to have sky marshals on some flights
Alitalia stresses dire need of govt loan

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With ISPS achieved, it's now time to count the costs
AFTER a nail-biting finish, most of the shipping industry met last Thursday's compliance deadline for the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

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Shipping News

Smooth sailing at US ports as ISPS kicks in
FEARS of over-zealous ISPS Code enforcement at US ports largely subsided as the tally from the first two days of the new global security rules showed less than 6 per cent of vessels calling at US ports were either denied entry or detained.
PSA joint venture Incheon terminal opens
THE first phase of PSA International's US$200 million joint venture Incheon Container Terminal opened with its first vessel call over the weekend.
Shipowners scrap fewer vessels in H1 2004
SHIPOWNERS sold fewer vessels to shipbreaking yards during the first half of this year as record-high freight rates prompted operators to keep vessels in service.
Ship-breaking price assessment
THE Baltic Exchange, London's 260-year-old shipping association, plans to introduce assessments based on the price of selling ships for demolition in China and India during the fourth quarter.
Capsized tanker carrying acid righted in Hamburg
A tanker that capsized carrying 960 tonnes of sulphuric acid raising pollution fears in the German port of Hamburg was righted without major leakage on Saturday, authorities said.

Air and Land Transport

Air Canada's Bombardier order to be cut: analyst
BOMBARDIER Inc, the world's third-biggest aircraft maker, may have an order from Air Canada that is one-third smaller than initially agreed upon, Credit Suisse First Boston analyst Cameron Jeffreys said in a report.
Kuching airport contractor to be named soon
Thai govt okays second airport for Samui: report
Schiphol airport sale gets govt clearance
KLM to have sky marshals on some flights
Alitalia stresses dire need of govt loan

Liner Scene

With ISPS achieved, it's now time to count the costs
AFTER a nail-biting finish, most of the shipping industry met last Thursday's compliance deadline for the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

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Shipping News

Smooth sailing at US ports as ISPS kicks in
FEARS of over-zealous ISPS Code enforcement at US ports largely subsided as the tally from the first two days of the new global security rules showed less than 6 per cent of vessels calling at US ports were either denied entry or detained.
PSA joint venture Incheon terminal opens
THE first phase of PSA International's US$200 million joint venture Incheon Container Terminal opened with its first vessel call over the weekend.
Shipowners scrap fewer vessels in H1 2004
SHIPOWNERS sold fewer vessels to shipbreaking yards during the first half of this year as record-high freight rates prompted operators to keep vessels in service.
Ship-breaking price assessment
THE Baltic Exchange, London's 260-year-old shipping association, plans to introduce assessments based on the price of selling ships for demolition in China and India during the fourth quarter.
Capsized tanker carrying acid righted in Hamburg
A tanker that capsized carrying 960 tonnes of sulphuric acid raising pollution fears in the German port of Hamburg was righted without major leakage on Saturday, authorities said.

Air and Land Transport

Air Canada's Bombardier order to be cut: analyst
BOMBARDIER Inc, the world's third-biggest aircraft maker, may have an order from Air Canada that is one-third smaller than initially agreed upon, Credit Suisse First Boston analyst Cameron Jeffreys said in a report.
Kuching airport contractor to be named soon
Thai govt okays second airport for Samui: report
Schiphol airport sale gets govt clearance
KLM to have sky marshals on some flights
Alitalia stresses dire need of govt loan

Liner Scene

With ISPS achieved, it's now time to count the costs
AFTER a nail-biting finish, most of the shipping industry met last Thursday's compliance deadline for the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

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Hubei highway begins operation CSX World Terminals' senior Asia executive retires ICT receives first vessel Gemartrans launches service between Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh Vivian Chuah named director for Exel, Malaysia Qinghai Railway sees increases in freight volumes United to fly non-stop to Shanghai from Chicago in autumn Macau International Airport posts increase in cargo volumes Malaysia Airlines expands into Indian sub-continent

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Majority of vessels, port facilities now ISPS code compliant, says IMO US turns away 6 non-compliant vessels on Day 1 11 ships, all ISPS code-compliant, called at JN Port on Day 1 (July 1) China resumes purchase of iron ore from India Exports to UAE shoot up Sharp rise in imports of vegoil in June PSF users win case against imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports Vizag Port complies with code Kandla Port braves inclement weather to give better handling performance Chennai Port now handling 'clean' cargo New freight service by Lufthansa to catch up with speed of jet-setting fashion changes Kerala trailer-truck operators end strike CONCOR moves Zim's 1st shipment of 33 TEUs from VCT to ICD-TKD Cargomar Group introduces 2 new logistics solutions DGFT eases import rules for slew of food items Union Cabinet okays repeal of five legislations Kamal Nath allays edible oil industry's fears Import duty on petroleum products may be cut SEZs Act will cover services too, affirms Kamal Nath 2004-05 export growth target set at 16 pc Andhra Pradesh CM wants work on Hyderabad airport expedited N. N. Khanna at ITPO helm Global ship suppliers body to hold 49th convention, trade show in October

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JULY 2, 2004
New player announces St. Petersburg arrival Geo Transit Inc. announces it has started bunkering operations in St. Petersburg. Yukos oil output threatened after assets freeze Speculation rife that the state wants to seize assets from Russia's biggest oil exporter. Suez barge operators given one month to rectify 'paperwork' The barging suspension that halted deliveries in Egyptian ports yesterday was lifted at 3 a.m. local time this morning, after 'offending' operators were given one month to comply with the newly implemented ISPS Code. Crude oil little changed after two-day rally Signs that oil market has bottomed out as speculators return and first winter worries appear on horizon. Rotterdam firm after two-day crude rally Repsol YPF buys Shell's Portuguese bunker business Spanish oil giant tight-lipped about use of bunker storage facilities acquired in cross-industry acquisition.

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JULY 2, 2004
Migros chooses inet-logistics for loading device management India: change of regulations for wooden packaging Exel supports UK government composting initiative CPR introduces rail capacity allocation system Boeing and Delta Air Lines in a spare parts agreement Largest-yet China-built boxship for MSC New head for HPL (Hellmann Perishable Logistics)

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JULY 2, 2004
Teekay orders 3 LNG ships ISPS compliance figures rise sharply Panama says ISPS compliance achieved US wheat exporters welcome lower freight rates P&O sells property PPC puts an extra US$100m into Balboa port

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JULY 2, 2004
USCG ISPS crackdown Preliminary figures show 6 foreign flagships penalized for ISPS deficiencies--and many U.S. vessels with MTSA problems California spill response merger Clean Coastal Waters becomes part of MSRC's California Region Two more ships come under MTC management Crowley subsidiary take over management of U.S.-flag containerships Delaware Bay and Chesapeake Bay Customs goes back to pro-rata assessment of duties on ship repairs Appeals court turns down earlier ruling by Court of International Trade

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JULY 2, 2004
Port of Vancouver, BC terminals meet new security deadline Rail intermodal count rolls to second weekly record NCL's new NORWEGIAN JEWEL will sail from Seattle in 2006 Port Angeles Coast Guard station sees new commanding officer Boeing plans to sell Commercial Electronics arm

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US holds six ships in 'very positive' start US COAST Guard officials reported a smooth start to the era of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, with only six foreign-flag vessels denied entry, detained or removed from port amidst 270 vessel arrivals, write John McLaughlin, Rainbow Nelson and Hugh O'Mahony. Panama threatens canal transit ban on ISPS Code laggards THE Panama Canal Authority has warned shipowners that failure to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility code may result in their vessels being denied entry to the waterway. Arabian Gulf ports fail to meet security compliance deadline says local media NO PORTS in the Arabian Gulf were compliant with ISPS on July 1, according to local media reports. Baltic to launch demolition benchmark THE Baltic Exchange is to launch an independent benchmark on the demolition values of bulk carriers and tankers.

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JULY 2, 2004
Posco seeks replacement ore cargo SOUTH Korean steel manufacturer Posco is reported to be seeking a replacement iron ore cargo after the 161,000dwt Global Winner ran aground near Singapore on 24 July with a shipment of South African ore North of England appoints chairman BILL Thomson of Scottish tanker owner Forth Tankers has been appointed the new chairman of the North of England P&I Club by the club's directors Pakistan offshore hopes totalled PAKISTAN'S first major offshore oil exploration and drilling attempt has failed to achieve the desired result, dealing a severe blow to the country's petroleum policy Cochin sets sights on bunkers COCHIN Port Trust has invited bids from international operators to set up India's first international bunkering terminal Sohar unveils container feeder plan OMAN'S new industrial port Sohar has plans for a container feeder service to start as early as this summer ABP appoints new non-exec chairman CHRIS Clark, chief executive at UK-based chemicals specialist Johnson Matthey has been appointed non-executive chairman of ABP, the country's largest port operator Hawaii strike hits inter-island service Harbour pilot drowns FCC may clear way for AIS system Norwegians back on strike Posco in LNG first Cochin faces new strike threat US security enforcement: Day 1 tally

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JULY 2, 2004
No happy holiday for LA Shortage of dockworkers in LA-Long Beach was expected to continue through the holiday weekend as union, employers move to expand labor rolls. CG: "Things went well" for ISPS Only handful of vessels turned away or ordered to leave U.S. on first day of anti-terror crackdown. Box charters test new highs Customs to enforce Trade Act reporting Coast Guard bars Bolivian freighters Warning ISPS could hinder trade Asia seeks airport security standards for shipping Malacca joint patrols scuttled Hawaii hit by tug strike Judge OKs challenge to FedEx N.C. hub Malaysia boosts airport freight handling EGL taps new ocean VP

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JULY 2, 2004
Benelux barge operators to impose congestion surcharge Barge container operators offering services to Rotterdam and Antwerp will notify shippers and deepsea carriers of congestion charges, covering excessive barge delays, next week. PSA and Samsung await first vessel at Inchon Inchon Container Terminal (ICT), a JV between PSA and Korea's Samsung Corporation, will receive its first vessel, the Wan Hai 211 operating in the KSS service, on July 3. K&N becomes Altenwerder ditripark's first tenant Boxships pass first ISPS Code test Record profits will see SCI consolidate via diversification CN makes BC Rail pact with Competition Bureau RPONL adds Bremerhaven to Lambada FESCO orders four ships from Chinese yard

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JULY 2, 2004
Crowley to manage Nedlloyd ships Subsidiary takes on controversial Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay. Gulfmark tenders for bonds Company to fund bid with new offering of notes. Eitzen completes acquisition Chemistry proves right as newly listed shipowner concludes $47m deal with John Fredriksen. MSRC cleans up US spill response leader adds second firm to its California operation. New Caspian freight link Kazakhs and Russians want to attract trade on North-South route. Turkish owner takes action Shipowner suing Greek company over collision in Mediterranean last month. Sumatec goes shopping Four small shipping companies on Malaysian engineering group's list. ISPS claims first victim Elderly cargoship sent packing by US Coast Guard for security certification failure. Baltic to trial scrap data London Exchange plans to introduce demolition assessments later this year. Tanker continues to leak acid Police move in after captain found to have been drinking heavily. MOL heads to Surabaya Japanese owner establishes presence in Indonesia's second city. Cruise boss pleads guilty Former Carnival Corp official fined and put on probation after falsifying records.

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JULY 2, 2004
U.S. Coast Guard denies entry to ships in ISPS crackdown U.S. Lines adds South China/U.S. East Coast Crowley brings Marine Corps equipment back from Haiti COSCO joins transpacific Grand Alliance service MarAd approves vessel scrapping, two barge flag transfers United seeks additional China route CaroTrans starts L.A. service to U.K./Europe Report: U.S. imported $21 billion in products under GSP in 2003 GAO: TSA needs better oversight of acquisition policies Watch component duty-free amount may be raised for U.S. possessions COSCO sets up logistics IT firm in China EGL appoints former Maersk Sealand executive VP of ocean services N.Z. Customs to introduce new secure container seal program WFP starts extensive airlift to Darfur, Sudan Truckers shut down Miami port, continued delays expected Port of Los Angeles appoints Mathewson planning director APM Terminals-led consortium to manage port in Cameroon

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JULY 2, 2004
IMO dismisses fake ISPS papers IMO has dismissed claims by the British security firm Qinetiq that fake ISPS papers are for sale in the market ... New strike in the North Sea Norwegian oil workers are again on strike in the North Sea, this time on four semi-submersible rigs, after negotiations ... New marketing company for Finnish icebreakers Finland's government owned shipping company Finstaship, which was established after a reorganisation of the Finnish Maritime Administration and has been ...