Jurong Shipyard wins $1.1b contract JURONG Shipyard has won a $1.066 billion contract to convert a crude carrier into one of the world's largest oil rigs for a unit of the Brazilian state oil company Petrobras.
Trial of Cole attack suspects adjourned THE trial of 11 suspects charged with bombing the US destroyer Cole opened on Sunday but was immediately adjourned for one month to allow further investigations.
US Navy protecting ME oil sites THE United States Navy said it's working more closely with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to protect offshore oil loading facilities in the Persian Gulf after suicide bombers tried to attack Iraq's oil export terminals in April.
Indian ship scrap prices dive as local steel prices fall THE prices offered by buyers of ships for demolition and conversion into recycled steel in India, the world's biggest market for shipbreaking, fell as much as a quarter as local steel prices plunged, shipbrokers and cash buyers, including Maryland-based GMS Inc, said.
Freight Rates OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East, unchanged near four-month highs, may rise this week as oil companies and traders book vessels for July before producers confirm details of export programmes for the month.
Air and Land Transport
United to add flights and capacity in Asia-Pacific UNITED Airlines, the world's second largest carrier, is set to expand its routes in the Asia-Pacific region beyond pre-Sars levels as it weathers the surge in jet fuel prices which has delayed its return to profitability.
Star Alliance accuses BAA of bias
JAL on track to return to the black in FY2005
Austrian Air wants to go big in Asia with daily services
Canberra unveils new road, rail project
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SPT and the key role of biometrics in air travel BIOMETRICS has taken centrestage in the effort to provide expedited passenger travel and enhanced security of all passengers.
Jurong Shipyard wins $1.1b contract JURONG Shipyard has won a $1.066 billion contract to convert a crude carrier into one of the world's largest oil rigs for a unit of the Brazilian state oil company Petrobras.
Trial of Cole attack suspects adjourned THE trial of 11 suspects charged with bombing the US destroyer Cole opened on Sunday but was immediately adjourned for one month to allow further investigations.
US Navy protecting ME oil sites THE United States Navy said it's working more closely with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to protect offshore oil loading facilities in the Persian Gulf after suicide bombers tried to attack Iraq's oil export terminals in April.
Indian ship scrap prices dive as local steel prices fall THE prices offered by buyers of ships for demolition and conversion into recycled steel in India, the world's biggest market for shipbreaking, fell as much as a quarter as local steel prices plunged, shipbrokers and cash buyers, including Maryland-based GMS Inc, said.
Freight Rates OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East, unchanged near four-month highs, may rise this week as oil companies and traders book vessels for July before producers confirm details of export programmes for the month.
Air and Land Transport
United to add flights and capacity in Asia-Pacific UNITED Airlines, the world's second largest carrier, is set to expand its routes in the Asia-Pacific region beyond pre-Sars levels as it weathers the surge in jet fuel prices which has delayed its return to profitability.
Star Alliance accuses BAA of bias
JAL on track to return to the black in FY2005
Austrian Air wants to go big in Asia with daily services
Canberra unveils new road, rail project
Log Book
Features
SPT and the key role of biometrics in air travel BIOMETRICS has taken centrestage in the effort to provide expedited passenger travel and enhanced security of all passengers.
Jurong Shipyard wins $1.1b contract JURONG Shipyard has won a $1.066 billion contract to convert a crude carrier into one of the world's largest oil rigs for a unit of the Brazilian state oil company Petrobras.
Trial of Cole attack suspects adjourned THE trial of 11 suspects charged with bombing the US destroyer Cole opened on Sunday but was immediately adjourned for one month to allow further investigations.
US Navy protecting ME oil sites THE United States Navy said it's working more closely with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to protect offshore oil loading facilities in the Persian Gulf after suicide bombers tried to attack Iraq's oil export terminals in April.
Indian ship scrap prices dive as local steel prices fall THE prices offered by buyers of ships for demolition and conversion into recycled steel in India, the world's biggest market for shipbreaking, fell as much as a quarter as local steel prices plunged, shipbrokers and cash buyers, including Maryland-based GMS Inc, said.
Freight Rates OIL tanker rates for shipping crude from the Middle East, unchanged near four-month highs, may rise this week as oil companies and traders book vessels for July before producers confirm details of export programmes for the month.
Air and Land Transport
United to add flights and capacity in Asia-Pacific UNITED Airlines, the world's second largest carrier, is set to expand its routes in the Asia-Pacific region beyond pre-Sars levels as it weathers the surge in jet fuel prices which has delayed its return to profitability.
Star Alliance accuses BAA of bias
JAL on track to return to the black in FY2005
Austrian Air wants to go big in Asia with daily services
Canberra unveils new road, rail project
Log Book
Features
SPT and the key role of biometrics in air travel BIOMETRICS has taken centrestage in the effort to provide expedited passenger travel and enhanced security of all passengers.
Much work remains on EU bunker barge fleet Poll reveals a majority feeling unconvinced about EU readiness for double-hull deadline, with many suppliers still considering their options.
Suppliers see 'little impact' from Rome refinery reopening Italian suppliers play down importance of refinery turnarounds on bunker market, blaming high freight rates and lack of transportation vessels for any supply hiccups.
Gibraltar numbers continue region-wide downturn
International Energy Agency 'stockpiles could keep prices down' The IEA has said that should a significant supply disruption occur, it would be able to trigger a release of stocks to keep prices down.
Stelmar rejects OMI merger offer STELMAR Shipping has unceremoniously rebuffed OMI's merger offer that would have led to the two New York listed tanker firms joining forces. Nick Hartley, chairman of the Athens-based tanker operator, yesterday wrote to OMI chairman and chief executive
Mitropoulos nails nations on ISPS Code delays GOVERNMENTS are largely to blame for the almost certain failure of many ships and ports to meet the fast approaching deadline for meeting new
US Navy beefs up Iraq oil security THE US Navy is to boost security arrangements at Iraqi oil terminals in response to recent insurgent attacks, writes David Osler.
Embiricos launches blistering attack on 'misguided' de Palacio A BLISTERING attack on European Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio's "misguided policies" in shipping has been unleashed by a leading Greek shipowner, writes Tony Gray.
Stelmar turns down OMI offer THE board of Stelmar Shipping has formally turned down the merger offer by OMI Corp today, despite the urgings of its founder
Boxship spotlight on newbuildings THE dash to secure container ship tonnage seen earlier this year appears to have waned, although noteworthy deals are still being made
Embiricos rounds on EC's Loyola GREEK ship owner Epaminondas Embiricos was roundly applauded at today's Posidonia Maritime Policy when he lambasted the European Commission
One dead in tanker blast ONE seafarer has died and another is in a critical condition after an explosion on board the Odfjell-managed tanker NCC Mekka off the coast of Brazil
Manila acts on document forgery A SPECIAL task force has been formed in the Philippines aimed at stamping out the proliferation of fake seafarer certificates and documents
New Sam-Link services SAM-LINK plans to deploy a cruise vessel on the Mumbai-Goa-Cochin-Colombo route as well as a new ferry service to interconnect Bhavnagar and Bharuch
Shippers support So. Cal. peak fees The nation's largest shippers throw support behind proposal by marine terminal operators to charge shippers a premium fee at LA-Long Beach.
More East Coast all-water services Shipping lines are expected to add three new all-water services from Asia to the U.S. East Coast by early 2005.
ILA to vote on port pact
High court gives green light to Mexican truckers
Logistics costs fall to 8.5% of GDP
Ways and Means to act on trade tax bill
Marad approves Maersk for MSP charters
Backlog remains after Chennai strike ends
Malaysia rejects U.S. patrols for Malacca Strait
Intermodal powers rail carloads
P&O moves to scuttle Maersk India terminal bid: Report
Container storage 'free period' reduced for Malaysian shippers Global container shortages are forcing carriers to reduce shippers' container free time at Malaysian ports from seven to five days beginning July 1.
Rotterdam cargo faces delays through union action Rotterdam will see the first of a series of trade union led labour actions today with unions protesting at the deterioration of workers' rights to early retirement.
Chennai operations resume as fourth worker is reinstated
Santos congestion sees terminals cut dwell time
Volumes tempt MOL into new intra-Asia service
CIMC secures US$100million loan for further expansion
Mumbai reduces cost of box movements within port
Xijiang river deepening opens way for bigger vessels
Norway's minister of shipping highlighted quality shipping in Piraeus Posidonia Maritime Policy Forum gathered around 500 delegates in Piraeus during Monday, including the Greek and the Norwegian shipping ministers ...
Authority handling of ISPS disappoints IMO chief In a speech at the Posidonia Maritime Policy Forum in Piraeus, The IMO secretary-general Efthymios Mitropoulos voiced sharp critique ...
Explosion on chemical tanker One Philippino seaman died and another was critically injured when the Odfjell managed chemical tanker "NCC Mekka" of 37,272 DWT ...
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