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Attack on LNG tankers could be catastrophic
A terror attack on a tanker delivering liquefied natural gas at a US port could set off a fire so hot it would burn skin and damage buildings nearly a mile away, government scientists say in a report expected to influence where new multibillion-dollar terminals will be built.
Keppel yard in Philippines wins navy job
KEPPEL Batangas Shipyard has clinched a drydocking and upgrading contract for three Philippine Navy offshore patrol vessels from UK-based defence and security technology company QinetiQ.
K Line ups 2009 sales forecast by 9%
KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said it is aiming to increase annual sales to a record 950 billion yen by March 2009, 16 per cent more than this year, as it taps rising global trade.
Moody's raises MISC's ratings outlook

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To jingle or not to jingle bells
NOW here's a seasonal topic, except that I have ships' bells rather than the sleigh variety in mind.

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Shipping News

Attack on LNG tankers could be catastrophic
A terror attack on a tanker delivering liquefied natural gas at a US port could set off a fire so hot it would burn skin and damage buildings nearly a mile away, government scientists say in a report expected to influence where new multibillion-dollar terminals will be built.
Keppel yard in Philippines wins navy job
KEPPEL Batangas Shipyard has clinched a drydocking and upgrading contract for three Philippine Navy offshore patrol vessels from UK-based defence and security technology company QinetiQ.
K Line ups 2009 sales forecast by 9%
KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said it is aiming to increase annual sales to a record 950 billion yen by March 2009, 16 per cent more than this year, as it taps rising global trade.
Moody's raises MISC's ratings outlook

Strait Talk

To jingle or not to jingle bells
NOW here's a seasonal topic, except that I have ships' bells rather than the sleigh variety in mind.

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New SE Asia-Australia service to set sail next year Port of Hamburg expects new box high for 2004 Hapag-Lloyd, NYK to launch US east coast/South America service CCNI switches to euros for rates, surcharges Dubai joins CSI MOL opens Changsha representative office Cargo surges in Tianjin's bonded zone Emirates SkyCargo buys three A310-300 freighters Weihai Airport to open to foreign carriers Lufthansa Cargo lowers fuel surcharge Germany plans to reduce air traffic control charges Mineta to continue to lead US DOT

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Safmarine's Mumbai Port-Salalah shuttle feeder sailing smoothly Move to provide sops for cotton exports stalled US imposes dumping duty on Indian shrimp Exports from AEZs total Rs 2,107 crore Dumping duty on imports of oxo alcohol being reviewed NSICT pendency eases further even as Task Force reviews situation Tuticorin Port Trust taking IDBI loan to settle debt to Japan Bank CONCOR's CFS-Chhani inaugurated Emirates SkyCargo to buy 3 more freighters Concor to set up 25 ICDs, double wagon fleet Plan panel's roadmap for core sector growth in a month MCX may dilute equity holding soon IOC to bid for 3 Nigerian refineries Agriculture to be a major focus area of NFTP, announces Kamal Nath Govt supporting food processing units' upgradation No ambiguity in Press Note 18: Kamal Nath RITES bags export award PHDCCI calls for better debt restructuring plan for SSIs Maritime commission is need of the hour

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DECEMBER 21, 2004
Chinese fuel oil demand confounds IEA predictions Over 1 million mt in fuel oil imports in November make light of IEA predictions of slowdown in imports as new coal-fired generating capacity in China starts-up. Uruguay market update for the holiday period Personnel changes at Curoil Supply imbalance widens Singapore/Fujairah 380 cst spread Supply imbalance has reversed the normal price differential between bunker market prices for 380 centistoke (cst) fuel oil in Singapore and Fujairah. Singapore celebrates billionth tonnage mark with port due cuts Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announces port fee reductions across the board, including incentive for bunker-only calls, as landmark shipping tonnage is reached. Rotterdam barge tightness stretching till end of year Year-on-year decline in Russian fuel oil exports Canada invests in oil spill surveillance

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DECEMBER 21, 2004
MASkargo launches online airfreight solution EU: Barrot wants to limit use of truck toll levies ProLogis plans new logistics parks in Italy Montan Spedition constructs intermodal terminal in Kapfenberg Emirates SkyCargo launches four more services Hamburg Süd launches new southeast Asia-Australia liner service Eurotunnel confirms Jean-Louis Raymond as group chief executive

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DECEMBER 21, 2004
Malacca Strait piracy kidnappings "very serious" KOTC orders at Jurong New SE Asia-Australia service Japanese CG patrol ship in China Sea piracy drill

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DECEMBER 21, 2004
Torch Offshore appoints Chief restructuring Advisor Bisso Towboat orders tug MAN B&W Diesel power for Daewoo LNG ships Rogue wave damages Alaska fast ferry

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Grindrod ends golden year with dual-listing news IN AN action-packed few days, South African shipping and logistics group Grindrod has announced a hefty increase in its 2004 profit forecast, disclosed plans for a listing on the London stock exchange, appointed two new directors, and won a prestigious award. Removal of Selendang Ayu lies with owner say Alaska officials THE removal of the Selendang Ayuwreck is the shipowner's responsibility under state statutes, senior Alaska officials have claimed, setting up a potential flashpoint even as the parties tackling the disaster bask in the present atmosphere of trust and co-operation. Russia sets up global insurance AN UNPRECEDENTED Russian incursion has been launched into the international marine insurance market. US warned on LNG terror threat A HIGH-LEVEL US study has warned of the potentially catastrophic consequences of a terrorist attack on a liquefied natural gas tanker.

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DECEMBER 21, 2004
Selendang Ayu bunker salvage SMIT has won the contract to remove the remaining oil from the stricken bulker Selendang Ayu, aground in two pieces off Unalaska Island, US Rochester moves to take ferry THE city of Rochester in the US appears poised to enter the fast-ferry sector through a take-over of the 774-passenger Spirit of Ontario Tanzanian ferry captain cleared THE captain of Tanzanian general cargo/passenger vessel Mapinduzi, who was to be prosecuted for allegedly violating maritime laws, has been cleared of wrongdoing Samidoon oil clean-up almost over SUEZ Canal Authority estimated today that four-fifths of the oil spilled by the Kuwaiti tanker Al Samidoon a week ago has been removed Ferries lose competition case A move by six ferry companies to bring in a common passenger ticketing and cargo handling system between Algeciras and Tangiers has been blocked Mild winter helps St Petersburg RELATIVELY mild winters have contributed to the growth in cargo throughput at the Russian port of St Petersburg New La Coruña port go-ahead French fishermen threaten EU Norwegian tax review 'too late' Kolkata demolition attempt fails Japan, Korea buy Canadian coal India to aid cruise sector

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DECEMBER 21, 2004
U.S. ports see record peak season Big November made peak-shipping season busiest ever in the trans-Pacific trades. Union Pacific raises 4Q outlook Despite big asbestos charge, railroad expects earnings to beat previous forecasts. Loy to leave DHS U.S. won't waive Mexico rail inspection P&O sells Boston port properties CPR, Canada to fund border inspections San Diego new homeport for Pasha ro-ro New name for cargo security council Singapore cutting port fees China firm shakes up Shenzhen operations Cargolux trims fuel surcharge "K" Line to set up Finland agency

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DECEMBER 21, 2004
Scheldt capacity limitations hinders Antwerp's growth Antwerp announced an 11% growth in volumes, topping 6m TEU for the year, even though capacity constraints stemmed the flow of cargo later in the year. PSA remains silent on listing issue The PSA group and its parent are keeping quiet over renewed speculation that its long-awaited listing on the Singapore Exchange will take place next year. China Shipping upgrades Xiamen services Foreign trade boosts Tianjin revenues APMT Rotterdam cranks up equipment expansion Shenzhen Port continues volume growth Busan achieves highest monthly throughput K Line receives 4,700TEU containership

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DECEMBER 21, 2004
Oglebay Norton working it out Great Lakes shipowner's reorganisation plan goes on sale to security holders on Wednesday. Athos I berths at garbage dump The Tsakos group has found an alternative to Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard. Fortum refinances Finnish energy company will pay just 25 bps over LIBOR for new revolving facility. Maritrans mum on sacking Jones Act tanker operator Maritrans has fired its operations boss and is not saying why. Sabine Eagle flies Embattled Rick Dean Stickle's only ship has paid out of arrest for alleged non-payment of routine expenses. Osterstroms expands Swedish small-bulker owner beefs up fleet after signing Finnish coa. Jurong bags KOTC pair Singapore yard to build two 4,950-dwt tankers for shipping arm of Kuwait Petroleum Corp. Court blow for Odfjell and Jo Judge rules Stolt whistleblower can be called to give evidence in case against other chemical carriers. Vladivostok calling A Fesco icebreaker is underway to an iced-in US Antarctic research station. Smit wins Ayu contract Dutch company will pump out oil but job to remove wreck still up for grabs. Sunny Jewel sinks Three seafarers missing feared dead, as explosion rocks Asahi Tanker's chemical and oil carrier. NYK teams with Hapag Lloyd Japanese and German owners to begin joint service between US East Coast and South America.

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DECEMBER 21, 2004
Maersk Sealand moves to global commercial system Med/U.S. carriers plan westbound rate increases MOL, coast guards practice VLCC attack drill "K" Line open agency in Finland Anthony McAllister Jr., of tug-owning family, dies at 75 UPS completes takeover of Menlo, plans to drop brand Hong Kong cargo carrier commits to aircraft DHS leadership turnover continues with Loy resignation Trade court judge sharply questions CITA lawyer FDA amends food additive rules for neutron-based container scanning Bonner suggests cap on CSI ports Los Angeles port sets aside $60 million for clean air Panama Canal maintains cooperation with U.S. East Coast ports Port of Auckland box volumes down

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DECEMBER 21, 2004
Scandlines in scandal about ordering new ropaxes It has been revealed that it was Scandlines after all which was the buyer of the two large Ro/Pax ... Österströms signs logistics deal with Ruukki Österströms Rederi in Norrköping, Sweden has signed a contract covering transports of one millon ton of steel products for the ... Damaged container vessel a worry in Greenland Royal Arctic Line is trying to work things out after an incident last Friday at Nuuk, Greenland. The 9,500-ton ...