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PSA eyes terminal at China's Nansha Port
PSA Corporation is keen to invest and operate a fifth mainland China container terminal in Nansha, at the mouth of the booming Pearl River Delta manufacturing area, and expects nearby Shenzhen terminals to overtake Shanghai in container throughput this year, its new China head revealed.
China to overtake S Korea, Japan as biggest shipbuilder: academic
CHINA will overtake both South Korea and Japan as the world's biggest shipbuilding nation by 2015, leveraging its labour cost advantages and productivity improvements, but must cut manpower and reduce its reliance on foreign expertise, industry experts say.
Cosco Shipping expects profit to double this year
COSCO Shipping Co, a unit of China's biggest shipping company, said profit this year may almost double after it acquires 40 second-hand vessels from its controlling shareholder for 376 million yuan .
P&O Ports Canada plans US$98m expansion
P&O Ports Canada said it plans to invest C$130 million during the next 18 months, doubling the capacity of its Vancouver container terminal.

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SAS clinches deals with labour unions
SAS Group, the largest Nordic airline, said it reached agreements with its 39 labour unions that will help it save 1.5 billion kronor a year by 2005 in an effort to return to the carrier to profit.
US Airways seeks pay cuts to ward off Southwest threat
Alitalia adds routes as it charts path to profits
Loss to narrow 79% this year: Indian Airlines
Japan's trains speed to punctuality record
Tiger Air to lease four Airbus A320s

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Demise charter claim dismissed as a sham to avoid liability
THE High Court last month dismissed a claim by a shipowner that it had 'demise chartered' two of its vessels, ruling that the alleged demise charter was nothing but a sham to avoid liability for the loss of cargo that it had contracted to carry.

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PSA eyes terminal at China's Nansha Port
PSA Corporation is keen to invest and operate a fifth mainland China container terminal in Nansha, at the mouth of the booming Pearl River Delta manufacturing area, and expects nearby Shenzhen terminals to overtake Shanghai in container throughput this year, its new China head revealed.
China to overtake S Korea, Japan as biggest shipbuilder: academic
CHINA will overtake both South Korea and Japan as the world's biggest shipbuilding nation by 2015, leveraging its labour cost advantages and productivity improvements, but must cut manpower and reduce its reliance on foreign expertise, industry experts say.
Cosco Shipping expects profit to double this year
COSCO Shipping Co, a unit of China's biggest shipping company, said profit this year may almost double after it acquires 40 second-hand vessels from its controlling shareholder for 376 million yuan .
P&O Ports Canada plans US$98m expansion
P&O Ports Canada said it plans to invest C$130 million during the next 18 months, doubling the capacity of its Vancouver container terminal.

Air and Land Transport

SAS clinches deals with labour unions
SAS Group, the largest Nordic airline, said it reached agreements with its 39 labour unions that will help it save 1.5 billion kronor a year by 2005 in an effort to return to the carrier to profit.
US Airways seeks pay cuts to ward off Southwest threat
Alitalia adds routes as it charts path to profits
Loss to narrow 79% this year: Indian Airlines
Japan's trains speed to punctuality record
Tiger Air to lease four Airbus A320s

Admiralty Casebook

Demise charter claim dismissed as a sham to avoid liability
THE High Court last month dismissed a claim by a shipowner that it had 'demise chartered' two of its vessels, ruling that the alleged demise charter was nothing but a sham to avoid liability for the loss of cargo that it had contracted to carry.

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PSA eyes terminal at China's Nansha Port
PSA Corporation is keen to invest and operate a fifth mainland China container terminal in Nansha, at the mouth of the booming Pearl River Delta manufacturing area, and expects nearby Shenzhen terminals to overtake Shanghai in container throughput this year, its new China head revealed.
China to overtake S Korea, Japan as biggest shipbuilder: academic
CHINA will overtake both South Korea and Japan as the world's biggest shipbuilding nation by 2015, leveraging its labour cost advantages and productivity improvements, but must cut manpower and reduce its reliance on foreign expertise, industry experts say.
Cosco Shipping expects profit to double this year
COSCO Shipping Co, a unit of China's biggest shipping company, said profit this year may almost double after it acquires 40 second-hand vessels from its controlling shareholder for 376 million yuan .
P&O Ports Canada plans US$98m expansion
P&O Ports Canada said it plans to invest C$130 million during the next 18 months, doubling the capacity of its Vancouver container terminal.

Air and Land Transport

SAS clinches deals with labour unions
SAS Group, the largest Nordic airline, said it reached agreements with its 39 labour unions that will help it save 1.5 billion kronor a year by 2005 in an effort to return to the carrier to profit.
US Airways seeks pay cuts to ward off Southwest threat
Alitalia adds routes as it charts path to profits
Loss to narrow 79% this year: Indian Airlines
Japan's trains speed to punctuality record
Tiger Air to lease four Airbus A320s

Admiralty Casebook

Demise charter claim dismissed as a sham to avoid liability
THE High Court last month dismissed a claim by a shipowner that it had 'demise chartered' two of its vessels, ruling that the alleged demise charter was nothing but a sham to avoid liability for the loss of cargo that it had contracted to carry.

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Canada Maritime launches second Pacific Gateway service Throughput at Tianjin surges Hatsu Marine to operate ELS service Norasia's NCX service to call at Chiwan port Scramble to equip US ports with radiation scanners FS Mackenzie opens St Petersburg office Dragonair cargo throughput rises in February TNT provides courier service for Hong Kong Rugby Sevens SAS implements new group structure Alaska airports given US$27M for safety, expansion works

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Vineet Nayyar on GE Shipping's Board DCM Hyundai starts delivering high cube containers to SCLC Ship movement in Chittagong port risky: Experts Indian banks want to cash in on Indo-Pak bonhomie - Queue up to set up branches India may bag deal to supply 1 lakh t wheat to Jordan Granite exports likely to total Rs 2,500-crore in 2003-04 ITA plans tea auction centre in Dubai Vizag DLB increases levy on export cargo Haldia Dock throughput set to cross 32 m tonnes Dubai Ports International emerges highest bidder - Bidding for Vallarpadam ICTT Air cargo trade likely to register 10 pc growth Jet begins daily service to Colombo Pharma industry records 13 pc growth in February ICRA warns of fiscal deficit crossing 4.8 pc of GDP Cement production shows 10.8 pc growth in Feb. Inflation dips to 4.9 pc IMC plans proactive presence in exploring trade relations in Gulf - Signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Naushad Forbes new Chairman of CII State Council Hyderabad to hold world foodtec show IMC workshop on e-filing of service tax returns Ficci to hold national judicial meet on April 10

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MARCH 25, 2004
Tightening supply pushes US East Coast markets higher Montreal barge back mid-April, Seaway opening on schedule The annual opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway was on schedule for today. With more vessels passing by Montreal, the local bunker market is expected to return to life after winter hibernation. High winds hamper Turkish bunker deliveries Bunker deliveries left to discretion of barge master with winds of gale force 6 and 7 forecast into the weekend, players report Congestion persists in Singapore, supporting bunker market In addition to the tankers clogging up terminals due to cargo loading operations, some said recent healthy bunker demand contributed to the terminal congestion. "Any little peak in demand can cause delivery problems" one supplier commented. Gas oil values seen rebounding on stock draw and higher demand There was keen buying in the physical gas oil market today. A drop in Singapore's stock levels of middle distillates and expectations of rising Chinese demand were also supportive. Tokyo avails tighten into the end of March Study: Ships are biggest urban polluters in US New Los Angeles terminal enabling ships at dock to turn off engines and use onshore power soon to be unveiled, say reports Singapore residual stocks fall despite arbitrage arrivals With more fuel oil cargoes arriving, the draw could be temporary. Meanwhile, Chinese buyers were sourcing more fuel oil from Singapore in March, a trend forecast to continue in April. AP Moeller expected to announce 27% profit jump Poll results suggest high oil prices offset slide in dollar against Danish crown, boosting profits. Society chief says double-hulls not enough Bernard Anne from Bureau Veritas warns that 'mega' containerships, now carrying up to 18,000 mt of fuel, were potentially a major risk of bunker spills. Rotterdam: Barges firm despite softer crude One-day national strike to disrupt bunker deliveries in Italy

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MARCH 25, 2004
inet-logistics GmbH takes home the German ASP Award 2004 Mali gives go ahead to Mali/Burkina/Ghana highway MOL Logistics to participate in WBLP project Kombiverkehr launches new Bremen/Mannheim blocktrain KLM to launch services to three new destinations Maiden voyage of Brittany Ferries' "Pont Aven" Levitin to head new Russian Ministry of Transport

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MARCH 25, 2004
P&O ports to run Vancouver terminal Tidewater issue earnings warning Manila box terminal set to meet ISPS deadline Paul Powell dies

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MARCH 25, 2004
New IMO sewage regs on way MEPC meets next week Austal USA launches Lake Express Largest vessel yet from Mobile facility

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MARCH 25, 2004
Port of Longview sees growth year in 2003 US rail freight counts continue string of up weeks Crowley Memorial Scholarship goes to Williams-Mystic students Corps of Engineers wants input on Oregon coastal dredging plans Hatsu Marine will replace Evergreen Marine in ELS

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Shell follows Blair into Libya ROYAL Dutch/Shell is set to build a liquefied natural gas and exploration business in Libya, following other European oil companies, after signing an agreement with the Libyan National Oil Corp yesterday. Stelios shelves hiring of easyCruise boss STELIOS Haji-Ioannou has shelved plans to recruit a chief executive for his fledgling easyCruise venture, and settled on hiring a marine director instead. Scarce boxes a boon for lines CONTAINER lines have been stung by a massive increase in equipment costs since the start of the year as rocketing steel prices hit manufacturers. But this may not be bad news for the carriers. Lloyd Triestino in Canada venture LLOYD Triestino and CMA CGM are to launch a service between northern Europe and Canada next month, writes Janet Porter. Buoyant TT Club eyes upgrade LEADERS of the Through Transport Club are confident the mutual is on track to persuade a top credit rating agency to restore the prized A rating it lost in 2001.

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MARCH 25, 2004
Blohm+Voss to bid for Pride repair HAMBURG shipbuilder/repairer Blohm+Voss has put in a bid to repair the damage caused to the NCL cruise ship Pride of America by its part-submerging at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven Smit does not fear watchdog probes SMIT Internationale stressed today that it does not fear the investigation being carried out into its activities by Dutch competition watchdog Nma Dover unfazed by haulier claim THE UK's Port of Dover has dismissed hauliers' claims that congestion was forcing many to abandon the Dover Straits' ports for the East Coast Dubai emerges as Cochin contender DUBAI Port International has today emerged as one of two successful bidders for Cochin's long awaited transhipment terminal development TT Club refocusing pays off TT Club's policy of focusing on positive underwriting results and dropping loss-making and marginal business paid off in the 2003 financial year UK invests to take loads off roads AN innovative 2,211dwt multi-purpose pontoon vessel has been launched in the UK to take abnormal indivisible loads off UK roads Mombasa delays penalised Uneasy truce at Paranagua Killer blow for Pakistani breakers Short sea responds to rail blockage Terrorism, piracy converge Tugs sent to secure tanker Everton Start-up for Uruguay wood port Healthy profits for Cosco Pacific

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MARCH 25, 2004
Calif. ports pursue balanced approach Los Angeles-Long Beach wants to accommodate growth, protect region's quality of life. At NCBFAA: Broker exams simplified Changes in testing format coming next month. Seaway opens, foiling appeals for injunction Spero to be acting deputy Customs commissioner FMC to discuss Chinese carriers' exemptions, restrictions Canmar launches second Canada-Asia service IES offers service for advance manifests in Canada MSC to start Asia-Northern Europe service Lufthansa posts record loss India's Nehru port to add fourth container terminal Ports still a terror target, hearing told Steel shortage hits boxes, shipbuilding House committee approves highway spending bill Calls for increased U.S. rail security

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MARCH 25, 2004
Steel shortage prevents Singamas from taking forward orders Container builder Singamas has confirmed the severe shortage in steel is preventing the company accepting any forward orders beyond May this year. New Asian feeders as MSC streamlines Capricorn service Nervous Auckland bans TOL ship Lloyd Triestino announces new North Europe to Montreal service Lloyd Triestino and CMA CGM to add second PTP call to ADEX Yang Ming deliveries offer competitive edge Dubai Ports International wins Cochin Port bidding Pohang to construct container terminals APL takes control of Russian and CIS operations CP Ships settles US$525million revolving credit facility Houston contests poor grade in port rankings French chairman-designate aims to soothe Eurotunnel rebels Apology: Botulism not a factor in CA boxes

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MARCH 25, 2004
OMI still vulnerable? Lawyers say jurist could hit Connecticut tanker owner harder if new allegations stand up. TT Club jilts Bolero Insurance mutual walks off the floor as it writes down investment in slow moving electronic bill of lading venture. 'T' for Texas, terror too FBI warns US Gulf refineries that they may be targets of terrorist attacks, but says it can't corroborate threat. OMI reports pollution charges Company uncertain how allegation of 'Marpol' violation by crew member might affect pending sentencing in earlier criminal case. Hual turns to Croatia Leif Hoegh's car carrier arm charters two partly owned newbuildings to be built at Uljanik. Yachtsman at the helm Chemical tanker owner Johan Hvide of Bergen based Seatrans is elected president of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. Nenaco cash talks in peril Bust-up between Philippine owner and shipyard threatens new investment. Fredriksen ready to spend again Tanker owner linked to funding for Royal Nedlloyd buy out of P&O's box stake. UK ferry numbers down International voyages fall in 2003, but more passengers use domestic routes. Smit doubles its money Dutch salvage outfit benefits from spate of casualties and boom in heavy lift business during 2003. PTP wins eastbound call Lloyd Triestino and CMA-CGM's China-Adriatic Express expands service with extra Malaysian stop. Another bump for Polembros Panamax bulker collision is second this week for Greek owner. Unions call for subsidy protest Members urged to turn out in support of state aid for struggling Dutch yards. Pepel exports resume Sierra Leone to renovate Atlantic port in bid to revive war ravaged iron ore trade. Another Dutch yard in trouble FNV union may force bankruptcy at Schram & Van Beek over unpaid wages. Belize claims flag progress Central American register aiming for acceptance as it attracts biggest ever ship. Auckland agrees dredging deal New Zealand port appoints contractor for Axis Fergusson container terminal reclamation work. Horizon renews with Maersk US liner operator extends terminal and equipment agreements with Danish giant's US arm.

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MARCH 25, 2004
China Shipping switches transpacific service to Qingdao Yang Ming names first of three new 5,500-TEU ships Evergreen opens offices in three Indian cities NVOCCs share stage at NCBFAA convention U.S. to start free-trade negotiations with Colombia Dock labor says its container seal checks help in war against terrorism U.S. ports still ponder security-related fees Study blames environmental record of major U.S. ports COSCO Pacific reports 51% jump in Chinese box volumes

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MARCH 25, 2004
Höegh takes stakes in car carriers ordered by Gram HUAL has signed a long-term charter for two car carriers ordered by the Norwegian investor Peter Gram from Uljanik ... 1,000 SECU-boxes to Varberg Terminal West in Varberg on the West Coast of Sweden has won an order to store and adjust 1,000 giant ... Swedish Parliament: Tonnage tax an urgent issue The Swedish Parliament has put pressure on the Swedish Government by calling the inquiry into a tonnage based tax system ...