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EU plans to scrap liner conferences
THE European Commission is likely to abolish the bloc exemption to anti-cartel laws currently enjoyed by liner shipping, but will continue to allow groups of lines to act together in consortiums.
Comply or live to regret: IMO
WITH ISPS Code compliance barely inching forward against next week's deadline, the head of the International Maritime Organisation has warned the global maritime community that it could well 'live to regret any delay in acting'.
US ports ready to meet ISPS deadline, says Ridge
US seaports are ready to meet the July 1 deadline for international maritime security standards, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said.
Pilots who landed at wrong airport suspended
TWO pilots at the controls of a Northwest Airlines flight when it landed at the wrong airport have been suspended from flying pending an investigation, an airline spokesman said.
Port of Los Angeles opens green container terminal
THE Port of Los Angeles on Monday opened the world's first green container terminal as part of a US$50-million settlement of a lawsuit over air pollution that has plagued communities near the port.
Dubai-bound cargo ship sinks off Pakistan coast
A cargo ship bound for a Middle East port sank in rough seas off the Pakistani coast, slightly injuring some of its 15 crew members who were rescued by an oil tanker, an official said yesterday.
Police board ship, arrest Greenpeace activists
POLICE arrested five Greenpeace rights activists after boarding a giant cargo ship at the centre of a protest over genetically modified animal feed, officials said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

Air France ready to tie-up with Alitalia
FRENCH-Dutch airline Air France-KLM is ready to tie up with Alitalia after the struggling Italian carrier restructures, Air France chief Jean-Cyril Spinetta said in Teheran on Monday.
Delta Air to spend US$900,000 in US discrimination settlement
Qantas to set up London base for flight attendants
SALE delivers first of three leased A320s to Jetstar

Strait Talk

Where's the Asian voice on liner shipping?
WHEN the International Maritime Organisation's secretary-general visited Singapore at the time of the Asian Shipowners' forum a couple of weeks ago, there was some expression of the longstanding complaint that shipping policy is decided by Europe and America with Asia getting little say.

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Shipping News

EU plans to scrap liner conferences
THE European Commission is likely to abolish the bloc exemption to anti-cartel laws currently enjoyed by liner shipping, but will continue to allow groups of lines to act together in consortiums.
Comply or live to regret: IMO
WITH ISPS Code compliance barely inching forward against next week's deadline, the head of the International Maritime Organisation has warned the global maritime community that it could well 'live to regret any delay in acting'.
US ports ready to meet ISPS deadline, says Ridge
US seaports are ready to meet the July 1 deadline for international maritime security standards, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said.
Pilots who landed at wrong airport suspended
TWO pilots at the controls of a Northwest Airlines flight when it landed at the wrong airport have been suspended from flying pending an investigation, an airline spokesman said.
Port of Los Angeles opens green container terminal
THE Port of Los Angeles on Monday opened the world's first green container terminal as part of a US$50-million settlement of a lawsuit over air pollution that has plagued communities near the port.
Dubai-bound cargo ship sinks off Pakistan coast
A cargo ship bound for a Middle East port sank in rough seas off the Pakistani coast, slightly injuring some of its 15 crew members who were rescued by an oil tanker, an official said yesterday.
Police board ship, arrest Greenpeace activists
POLICE arrested five Greenpeace rights activists after boarding a giant cargo ship at the centre of a protest over genetically modified animal feed, officials said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

Air France ready to tie-up with Alitalia
FRENCH-Dutch airline Air France-KLM is ready to tie up with Alitalia after the struggling Italian carrier restructures, Air France chief Jean-Cyril Spinetta said in Teheran on Monday.
Delta Air to spend US$900,000 in US discrimination settlement
Qantas to set up London base for flight attendants
SALE delivers first of three leased A320s to Jetstar

Strait Talk

Where's the Asian voice on liner shipping?
WHEN the International Maritime Organisation's secretary-general visited Singapore at the time of the Asian Shipowners' forum a couple of weeks ago, there was some expression of the longstanding complaint that shipping policy is decided by Europe and America with Asia getting little say.

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Shipping News

EU plans to scrap liner conferences
THE European Commission is likely to abolish the bloc exemption to anti-cartel laws currently enjoyed by liner shipping, but will continue to allow groups of lines to act together in consortiums.
Comply or live to regret: IMO
WITH ISPS Code compliance barely inching forward against next week's deadline, the head of the International Maritime Organisation has warned the global maritime community that it could well 'live to regret any delay in acting'.
US ports ready to meet ISPS deadline, says Ridge
US seaports are ready to meet the July 1 deadline for international maritime security standards, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said.
Pilots who landed at wrong airport suspended
TWO pilots at the controls of a Northwest Airlines flight when it landed at the wrong airport have been suspended from flying pending an investigation, an airline spokesman said.
Port of Los Angeles opens green container terminal
THE Port of Los Angeles on Monday opened the world's first green container terminal as part of a US$50-million settlement of a lawsuit over air pollution that has plagued communities near the port.
Dubai-bound cargo ship sinks off Pakistan coast
A cargo ship bound for a Middle East port sank in rough seas off the Pakistani coast, slightly injuring some of its 15 crew members who were rescued by an oil tanker, an official said yesterday.
Police board ship, arrest Greenpeace activists
POLICE arrested five Greenpeace rights activists after boarding a giant cargo ship at the centre of a protest over genetically modified animal feed, officials said yesterday.

Air and Land Transport

Air France ready to tie-up with Alitalia
FRENCH-Dutch airline Air France-KLM is ready to tie up with Alitalia after the struggling Italian carrier restructures, Air France chief Jean-Cyril Spinetta said in Teheran on Monday.
Delta Air to spend US$900,000 in US discrimination settlement
Qantas to set up London base for flight attendants
SALE delivers first of three leased A320s to Jetstar

Strait Talk

Where's the Asian voice on liner shipping?
WHEN the International Maritime Organisation's secretary-general visited Singapore at the time of the Asian Shipowners' forum a couple of weeks ago, there was some expression of the longstanding complaint that shipping policy is decided by Europe and America with Asia getting little say.

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YML takes delivery of new 5,500 TEU vessel Fangcheng handles record number of boxes Exel places US$601m bid for Tibbett & Britten Ports of Shanghai, Tianjin see increases in foreign trade Patrick takes control of cargo supply chain network with Viewlocity China fails to meet surge in demand for rail freight Port of Long Beach throughput rises in May Fujian seeks to boost port ties with Taiwan New national airfreight warehouse opened in Shenzhen Emirates signs deal with Envirotainer Wilson Logistics opens at Auckland Airport Southwest receives 400th 737

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Shipping firms optimistic of steady trend in freight rates MoS wants service tax waived for ship repairs Exports to Mercosur states can touch $ 1.8 bn by 2007, says Exim Bank study CLE takes collaboration route to bolster exports Exports off to brisk start in 2004-05 Lankans to get glimpse of Indian products in Oct. Chinese fall for luscious Chausa Kandla Port Trust shortlists 3 bidders for container terminal projectd Pune airport project now on the runway Gulf tanker rates projected to rise by 20 pc in July-Sept. Total tax collections show robust growth SOPA optimistic of soyameal export performance Bengal angles for fish processing EOU 5-yr National Foreign Trade Policy to replace Exim Policy on July 31 Jewellery equipment expo next month IMO Secy-General on Dubai Int'l Maritime Awards panel

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JUNE 22, 2004
Norwegian oil strike could last 'for weeks' Unions plan to expand the strike tomorrow, union leader predicts it could last for four to five weeks. Polluters facing stiff penalties in France Typhoon Dianmu halts Japanese crude loadings Bunker suppliers say deliveries temporarily affected as refineries halts berth operations. Barge congestion pushes earliest Fujairah dates back Middle East tanker rates in line for 20% hike OPEC's decision to meet record oil demand from Far East expected to see jump in VLCC traffic and bunker calls. Rotterdam market steadier after morning gains NT Marine supplements barge fleet with fuel oil trucks 'Flexibility and environmental safety' primary reasons behind new service in Estonian ports, as well as supplementing barge deliveries when double-hull requirements come into force. Singapore's corruption officers reveal 'milkshake' factor Officers in charge of now-concluded investigations into corrupt practices in the Singapore bunker market unveil details of deception. Bunker fuel earmarked for SGX - NYMEX futures exchange NYMEX hopeful new crude and oil products futures exchange, which would include bunker fuel, becomes a reality 'sometime in 2005'. Baltic ban on single-hulls to come into force next year Despite an EU ban on the carriage of heavy oil in single-hull tankers in 2003, such shipment has still been allowed through the Baltic Sea to and from non-EU countries. However at a meeting yesterday 11 countries, including Russia, agreed to stop the shipment of heavy oils in single-hulls from next year.

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JUNE 22, 2004
"We could live to regret ISPS delays": Mitropoulos American Club makes supplementary calls for three years Mitropoulos uses QM2 to boost shipping's image IRS says major Indian ports are ISPS compliant

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JUNE 22, 2004
VT Halter Marine gets harbor tug contract Two voith Schneider tractor tugs for Lockheed martin New President for Skaugen Petro Trans Per Voie takes helm at lightering company MSC contract for Southwest Marine Post Turnover Availabilty on USNS Bridge U.S. in full compliance with ISPS Ridge makes announcement in Los Angeles speech

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Cosco lines up $700m order for 10 Nacks VLCCs CHINA Ocean Shipping (Group), China's largest shipping company, is close to ordering 10 very large crude carriers from Nantong Cosco KHI Engineering (Nacks) in a deal believed to be worth $650m-$700m. Valiant Appeal for funds to build a Commonwealth flagship launched AN AMBITIOUS appeal to fund the construction of a flagship for the Commonwealth was launched yesterday. Fresh levies leave American Club members facing hefty bill MEMBERS of the American Club face hefty supplementary calls for the 2000-through-2002 policy years, with club manager Shipowners Claims Bureau citing "continuing dollar weakness and unexpected claims deterioration" for the decision to impose the fresh levies. Russia robust on single-hull phase out THE Russian Federation has amplified its commitment to phase out single-hull tankers from carrying heavy fuel oil through Russian waters after April 5, 2005, writes Hugh O'Mahony. USCG ship vetting 'will cripple US commerce' A POWERFUL coalition of shipowners, manufacturers, retailers and other industry interests is warning that American commerce will be devastated if the US Coast Guard is required to vet the security plans of foreign-flag ships.

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JUNE 22, 2004
Baltic single-hull ban confusion THE Russian prime minister Mikhail Fradkov has agreed to Baltic state demands for early introduction of a Baltic Sea ban on single-hulled oil tankers, according to a widely circulated press report Caucedo refutes boycott advocates VOICING complaints over high fees, some Dominican Republic importers have recently called for a boycott of Caucedo, the island's new container terminal Barwil buys into Denholm THE acquisition of a 40% stake in Denholm Shipping Services by Barwil was described today as "a win-win deal" by Simon Hutt, the East Coast director for DSS Dutch pilot monopoly maintained THE Dutch cabinet has 'granted the wish of the Pilots Association' to solve the association's financial problems prior to possible liberalisation of the market Eco-warriors halt bulk carrier THE 123,000dwt Greek-owned bulker Etoile is expected to dock at Bristol, UK today after being was halted in its passage by Greenpeace protesters on 20 June Eurotunnel makes ferries sweat FERRY operators on the France-UK short-sea route are being pulled into a price war after Eurotunnel unveiled its latest initiative Jail requested for polluting master Bank shelves Daewoo sale plan Info on China port ops published Ridge says US is ready New terminal planned for Catoosa Vanino privatisation delay Izar closure 'by end of the year'

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JUNE 22, 2004
Wan Hai expands in trans-Pacific The Taiwanese carrier is starting its second Trans-Pacific service this week in an alliance with CMA CGM and Norasia. China Shipping 'plugs in' at LA The Xin Yan Zhou, the carrier's new 4,250-TEU vessel, became the first commercial ship in the world to turn off its shipboard engines while in port and use on-shore electrical power instead. Charleston plans to boost spending to deal with record cargo volume Commerce Secretary to press China on antidumping Shippers, motor carriers forge model agreement on contracting procedures Alabama State Port Authority agrees to buy land from International Paper New Jersey Senate approves pilotage bill Louisiana Legislature passes pilot-reform bill Wallenius Wilhelmsen announces management changes Turkey to close Bosporus to tankers for NATO summit Cosco Pacific seen targeting Hesse-Noord Natie Cosco to double oil-transport capability WTO hits US on cotton subsidies Crowley tugs return to Oakland Singapore Air unit to double stake in air cargo handler Stockbroker to acquire British ports operator

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JUNE 22, 2004
Sanctions raise the heat in Felixstowe security charge row Sanctions on non-payers of a security charge at the Port of Felixstowe have prompted industry association protests of abuse and non-transparency, while UK port-operators defend their security costs. Malaysian hauliers standardise charges Bremen's CT IV developers get green light Ulsan records healthy volume growth New owners cut swathe through Owens Uruguay plans competitor terminal in Montevideo Railion staff cuts aimed at getting company back on track

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JUNE 22, 2004
Stelmar takes Reginamar Penultimate panamax in company's newbuild programme will go on charter to Kingfish. VT Halter Marine seals tugs deal US offshoot of Singapore's ST Engineering wins newbuilding contract from Lockheed Martin. Greenpeace protestors arrested Blockade of Good Faith bulker ends after police drop in by helicopter. SPT's Munthe moves on Per Voie jumps ship from Stolt-Nielsen to take the helm. Teekay chief steps down Herbjorn Hansson plans to focus on developing Nordic American Tanker Shipping and private investments. OSG, TK downgraded Morgan Stanley dubs both stocks underweight after signs of overheating in the sector. Paris MOU detentions down But port state control body says 2003 figures show some IACS members' reputation are at stake. Owners shell out dividends Shareholders in CSAV and Temas Line learn what returns they will make on their investments. Baltic states back single hull ban Russia joins move to shift heavy fuel oil carriage to double skin tankers from April 2005. France prosecutes polluters Two shipowners have been targeted for hefty pollution fines in France and one master could face jail time. Strait talking for US and Malaysia Malaysian officials accept offer of help to improve security in vital Malacca strait. Japan holds 49 Port state checks ended in detention for Interorient and DS-Schiffahrt boxships during May. Izar crisis deepens Spanish government acknowledges that its shipbuilder could go bankrupt as protests escalate. Qatar ups LNG output Middle East producer puts figures to expected production and export totals for this year. UASC on the up Kuwait-based container line benefits from rate restorations and cost-cutting in 2003. Cosco makes Sinopec rate deal Chinese crude importer agrees to supply cargo in return for preferential levels. France gets safety rap European court finds that Paris failed in obligation to crackdown on substandard ships. ABP eyes steady growth UK ports operator boosted by domestic and US terminals in first half of 2004. Gotland pays up Swedish owner reflects on year of strong gains as it moves towards delisting stock. Sunbelt Dixie under tow K Line chartered pure car carrier suffers engine breakdown and is now under tow to Dubai. Labroy inks cement carrier Singapore owner and shipbuilder seals newbuilding contract for 20,200-dwt ship worth $23.6m. Thoresen sells Heritage Thai shipowner is thinning out its fleet with the disposal of a 1976-built general cargo vessel. Italtrag heads to Sardinia Italian ro-pax operator launches two new Med services between Sicily and Cagliari. Sealift seals navy deal US-flagged shipowner secures repeat boxship charter business from Military Sealift Command. NOL sees volumes jump Singapore national flag carrier sees fourth consecutive month of double-digit growth in liftings.

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JUNE 22, 2004
ESC welcomes EC's paper on repeal of carrier immunity Coast Guard letter to ships, ports defines access etiquette Coast Guard issues notice of SOLAS enforcement IMB says deadly violence doubled in 2003 during pirate attacks Senator Lines opens office in Gdynia DHL Danzas Air & Ocean opens brokerage office on U.S.-Canada border CSX Intermodal gets new chief SEKO Worldwide names Washburn as vice president for business development U.S. Customs: Implementation of FDA bioterror rules goes smoothly U.S. shippers urged to provide input for U.S. free-trade agreements NIT League seminar offers shippers lesson on duty suspension Ridge: U.S. ports more secure than ever IMO: Ports lag far behind ships in ISPS Code compliance British shippers decry Felixstowe threats for non-payments of fees

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JUNE 22, 2004
IMO admits ISPS deadline will not be met For the first time the IMO has conceded that the 1 July deadline for the ISPS code will not be ... Strong result from Rederi AB Gotland The Swedish ferry and tanker owner Rederi AB Gotland reports a SEK 338 million (EUR 36.9 million) pre-tax profit ... Sharp increase in Gotland traffic The new domestic ferry system between the Baltic island of Gotland and the Swedish main land has become a success ...