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Singapore ship registry wins seal of quality from US
SINGAPORE's ship registry has beaten the odds and made it to the US Coast Guard's Port State Control 'white list' - an endorsement that is expected to attract more vessels to the local flag.
What it takes to get American Qualship 21 status
SINGAPORE vessels must do more than simply fly the right flag to be eligible for the US Coast Guard's Qualship 21 status, and the reduced inspections it entitles.
Pirate attacks unabated; crew taken hostage off Philippines
UNIFORMED pirates armed with M16 rifles and grenade launchers took a tug master and two crew hostage near Tanganak Island in the Philippines on Sunday, the International Maritime Bureau has reported.
Sinotrans plans to list shipping unit in HK
CHINA's third-largest shipper, Sinotrans, plans to list a unit in Hong Kong, an executive said yesterday, in a move expected to raise US$500-US$600 million as it joins a growing list of Chinese firms going overseas to raise money.
2 missing as M'sian ship sinks
A Malaysian-registered ship, the Genius Star VI, with a cargo of timber bound for Culcutta sank in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, the Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi said yesterday.

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American airlines brace for bitter battle
TAKING potshots at sacred cows is an act that predictably elicits protest, and a few yowls came this way over my column last week.
Case against Delta over blood clot dismissed
BA not to claim legal costs if it wins DVT battle
Laser beam clears runway of birds
Foreign firms keen on Afghan airline: envoy
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Singapore ship registry wins seal of quality from US
SINGAPORE's ship registry has beaten the odds and made it to the US Coast Guard's Port State Control 'white list' - an endorsement that is expected to attract more vessels to the local flag.
What it takes to get American Qualship 21 status
SINGAPORE vessels must do more than simply fly the right flag to be eligible for the US Coast Guard's Qualship 21 status, and the reduced inspections it entitles.
Pirate attacks unabated; crew taken hostage off Philippines
UNIFORMED pirates armed with M16 rifles and grenade launchers took a tug master and two crew hostage near Tanganak Island in the Philippines on Sunday, the International Maritime Bureau has reported.
Sinotrans plans to list shipping unit in HK
CHINA's third-largest shipper, Sinotrans, plans to list a unit in Hong Kong, an executive said yesterday, in a move expected to raise US$500-US$600 million as it joins a growing list of Chinese firms going overseas to raise money.
2 missing as M'sian ship sinks
A Malaysian-registered ship, the Genius Star VI, with a cargo of timber bound for Culcutta sank in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, the Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

American airlines brace for bitter battle
TAKING potshots at sacred cows is an act that predictably elicits protest, and a few yowls came this way over my column last week.
Case against Delta over blood clot dismissed
BA not to claim legal costs if it wins DVT battle
Laser beam clears runway of birds
Foreign firms keen on Afghan airline: envoy
LOG Book

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China Shipping to issue corporate bonds Senator Lines joins CKYHS's China-N Europe service Helen Bentley to enter maritime hall of fame Port of Oakland releases sustainability report APL appoints new Bangladesh managing director Pacer announces secondary offering of shares US lawmakers review security system at Jaxport China Southern purchases 21 aircraft CX posts record cargo volumes in March SIA to launch service to western India Astar appoints Gregory Guillaume as finance VP Malaysia Airlines offers new flight between KK and Shanghai

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Sagar Mala will be a boon to all maritime sectors, asserts official Malaysian ship sinks off Haldia; 10 missing GE Shipping signs contract to acquire MR product carrier Exim Bank's $ 20-m refinance facility for Iran bank Tea exports begin to swell with Pak buying ISA's assurance on HR coils exports Mercosur move for duty relief on farm items troubles India Leather exports touch 2003-04 target of $ 2 billion Handicraft exporters want sales contracts in rupees too Mangoes arrive late, yet exporters keep their date! Indotrans Java makes maiden call at JN Port P&O Ports signs major contract with Noell Crane Systems, Germany CoPT keen on time-bound work on ICTT CONCOR CGM tells Nagpur ex-im trade to make use of other nearby ports - With congestion at JNP continuing... ICD-Sanathnagar posts record 35 pc traffic growth rate CONCOR set to make tracks to Paradip IT application among SMEs growing-CII survey Downward trend in exports worries apparel exporters Commercial credit offtake surges by 68.88 pc during January-March 2003-04 Assocham urges Centre to abolish MAT New Indo-Japan Chamber formed Gulf maritime expo attracts increased Indian participation AIAI invites Lahore industrialists to showcase their wares in Mumbai

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APRIL 14, 2004
Gulf demand disappointing despite price drops Valero introduces low vanadium product Company aims to win back lost business by cutting vanadium levels even further in future. API reports huge US crude build, DOE delayed Procurement fluctuations beset Fujairah market Main supplier unable to meet enquiries until April 20 as Q1 availability fluctuations continue to affect market. Firm market across busy Saudi Arabia Winter restrictions soon to be lifted at most Baltic ports Ice-class no longer required as winter shipping regulations are lifted. Batumi bunkering plagued by further disruptions Customs authorities could take until the end of the month to formulate and distribute new regulations for bunker deliveries in the Black Sea port. Rotterdam stable this morning

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One day workshop on VAT in Switzerland UK leads Europe in developing RFID technologies Canada: 24 hour rule in force as of April 19, 2004 Icecorp and Euro Overseas Logistics sign agreement Germany clamps down on road abusers To Mauritius by Lauda Air Hatsu enters the North Atlantic arena Rodolphe Saad' to become "directeur g'n'ral" at CMA CGM

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APRIL 14, 2004
K Line orders "super large" ore carrier Tug's master and 2 crew kidnapped Hatsu enters North Atlantic trades Senator pushes for NY finger printing of cruise passengers

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APRIL 14, 2004
Yemen Coast Guard gears up USCG supplies first boats MARAD extends National Defense Tanker RFP response deadlines Phase I proposals now due June 18, 2004 Wärtsilä power for Mutineer-Exeter FPSO No gas, so diesels will burn treated crude

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APRIL 14, 2004
Study points to big jump in Port of Seattle cruise business Management/employee group takes ownership of Northland Second Coast Guard Cutter returns from Deep Freeze duty Portland Port Commission holding budget hearing today Homeland Security Department will build secure data network

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Tasman Spirit crew set to be released as charges dropped SEVEN of the so-called 'Karachi Eight' are expected to be released on Saturday, Lloyd's List can reveal. However, the ship's master, Karystinos Dimityios, will remain in custody. Tasman timeline: how ship became focus of maritime world 23-07-03: Tasman Spirit halts its voyage to the US Gulf after oily sheen is seen on water surface. Boeing clinches broadband client AEROSPACE giant Boeing is claiming to have signed up the first client for its high-speed broadband data system which is set for launch later this year. Wary carriers take evasive action as Iraq becomes danger hot spot IRAQ'S transport and distribution networks could be thrown into chaos as international shipping lines review services and foreign workers flee the war-torn country.

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APRIL 14, 2004
Five still missing in Bay of Bengal RESCUE operations are continuing for five crew members still missing from a vessel that sank in heavy seas between Haldia and Kolkata in the Bay of Bengal yesterday Festival delays European Vision sale FESTIVAL Cruises is filing papers in Barbados Supreme Court later today in a legal manoeuvre that could potentially delay the auction of the European Vision More northern UK feeder links THE growing trend for container feeder links between continental Europe and northern UK ports to bypass the congested southern terminals continues with two new services V.Ships wins EasyCruise contract EASYGROUP has awarded the management of its new EasyCruise venture to V.Ships Leisure, the cruise arm of ship manager V.Ships 'Deport them' says Nenaco boss The president of Philippine operator Negros Navigation Co has demanded that senior Japanese executives of Tsuneishi Heavy Industries be sent back to their country Kaliningrad makes crude debut RUSSIA'S Baltic port of Kaliningrad is to become an oil outlet with oil producers LUKoil and Tatneft investing in new terminals there Sun Cruises offloads ships Handling rules deflate St Petersburg Ferry meets 'Unidentified Sailing Objects' Strike threat, British Columbia Hanjin gets Pyeong Taek box berths CPR struggles with Vancouver boxes Box freight rate rise to continue Impressive growth for Algiers Hanoi to build new box port Golar ploughs into Korea Line shares

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APRIL 14, 2004
Rail delays continue at Vancouver Some container shipments forced to wait almost three weeks for trains heading out of Canada's western import gateway for inland destinations. China: Rail jams snarling transport Beijing for first time acknowledges antiquated rail network failing to keep pace with economic boom. US tariffs on Canadian lumber upheld FDA re-opens Bioterrorism Act comments "K" Line orders its biggest ore carrier Upgrade Calif. transport to handle trade, report says CN separates sales, marketing TNT Express appoints Drake to lead Southeast Asia JB Hunt Transport profit triples Japan Post banking on international business Singapore Air sells 747s for freighter conversions Kansas intermodal hub planned

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APRIL 14, 2004
Korea Maritime forecasts 15% rate rise by mid-2004 China's continued growth will prompt rate increases on both deepsea and shortsea routes for the period until June 30, according to a Korean Maritime Institute (KMI) report released today. Transhipments could hit 33% by 2012, but need a feeder foundation The rise of post-panamax ship-numbers could see the global transhipment rate rise to 33% of all shipped containers by 2012, accelerating feeder demand and exerting serious pressure on beleaguered charterers. Shipowners urge Kuala Lumpur to take action over increased pirate attacks Pyeongtaek confirms Hanjin consortium's two berth concession Brazil's customs officers target 47% pay-rise with new strike 'Center for Port Security' created at New York's SUNY Maritime Rhenus four land Ludwigshafen trimodal terminal tender North Western Fleet launches Rotterdam-Kaliningrad direct service All systems go for Royal P&O Nedlloyd launch North-Europe Portugal moves loops

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APRIL 14, 2004
Poten LNG terminal clears first hurdle Massachusetts site gains initial nod from federal energy panel. Rail firm warns TMM Kansas City Southern holds Mexican transport group's feet to fire over sale of freight unit. Seabulk loses grip in tug-of-port Florida judge rejects Port Canaveral's attempts to dismiss monopoly lawsuit brought by rival tug operator. Sun shines for Nordic American Profit up again as soon to be terminated tanker charter pushes BP hire 24% higher to all time record. V.Ships wins easyCruise deal Ship manager provides low cost service for Stelios Haji-Ioannou's bid to offer life afloat at $52 a night. ExxonMobil opens for VLCC Oil major seeking modern vessel for long period term. Pre-sale charter for Odin Statoil tanker is hired for ambitious project to recover oil trapped in the wreck of the Prestige. MOL and K Line ink VLOCs Japanese owners order massive ore carriers on back of JFE long-term transportation contracts. Sinotrans Shipping eyes IPO China's third largest owner is latest shipping company to be linked with Hong Kong listing. Ship's master taken hostage No word as to the fate of three crewmembers abducted off Philippines by pirates. CSDC set for bumper quarter Owner expects net profits to more than double on the back of growth in crude and coal shipments.

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APRIL 14, 2004
Royal P&O Nedlloyd to start trading on Friday MOL leaves Evergreen's Asia/U.S. East Coast link Mid-Ship expands business in Turkey "K" Line signs charter contract with JFE Steel LanChile reports healthy March results China Southern to expand fleet Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is 40 years old ProLogis will develop Kuehne & Nagel facility in Sweden IMF develops program to help developing countries P&O Nedlloyd Logistics picks Prisco to head Gilbert Cos. Open Harbor names Walsh president and CEO Rep. Crenshaw calls on Congress to enhance port security

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APRIL 14, 2004
Aker Yards to be listed May/June Aker Yards has brought forward plans for listing to May/June this year. Earlier the company announced such plans for ... Ferry and sub on collision course The Åland ferry "Roslagen" were close to a collision with a submarine, while en route between Grisslehamn and Ecker' on ... Stena Brit to Poland run Stena Line has decided to meet growing demand and Poland's imminent EU membership by investing SEK 400 million (EUR 43.5 ...