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Top lines slam EC's anti-conference plans
THE European Liner Affairs Association has accused the European Commission of ignoring an independent study that the EC itself commissioned but which turned out to strengthen the liner shipping industry's argument that there is no justification for scrapping liner shipping's exemption from EU anti-cartel law.
SSA members willing to help in tsunami relief efforts
THE local shipping industry could do more to assist tsunami relief efforts, but only if the safety and security of the vessels and crew can be guaranteed in the neighbouring pirate-prone waters, the Singapore Shipping Association said yesterday.
Shanghai is world's second largest port
SHANGHAI became the world's second largest port in terms of freight volume in 2004 after Singapore, surpassing Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
HK's 2004 container volume expands to record high
Manila port authority head fired for graft

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Eight sailors missing in Aegean Sea
EIGHT sailors were reported missing and two rescued early yesterday when a cargo ship flying a North Korean flag sank in the Aegean Sea, the Greek merchant marine ministry said.

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Top lines slam EC's anti-conference plans
THE European Liner Affairs Association has accused the European Commission of ignoring an independent study that the EC itself commissioned but which turned out to strengthen the liner shipping industry's argument that there is no justification for scrapping liner shipping's exemption from EU anti-cartel law.
SSA members willing to help in tsunami relief efforts
THE local shipping industry could do more to assist tsunami relief efforts, but only if the safety and security of the vessels and crew can be guaranteed in the neighbouring pirate-prone waters, the Singapore Shipping Association said yesterday.
Shanghai is world's second largest port
SHANGHAI became the world's second largest port in terms of freight volume in 2004 after Singapore, surpassing Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
HK's 2004 container volume expands to record high
Manila port authority head fired for graft

Port Shots

Eight sailors missing in Aegean Sea
EIGHT sailors were reported missing and two rescued early yesterday when a cargo ship flying a North Korean flag sank in the Aegean Sea, the Greek merchant marine ministry said.

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MISC will not sell liner business Cross-border bridges to increase HK-China trade Northern mainland ports increase throughput in 2004 Shippers rate Tacoma top US port CMA CGM (UK) gains new COO Crowley men switch jobs US, India launch "open skies" talks United adds three Chicago-HK frequencies Hainan Airlines orders more 737-800 winglets

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Hatsu Marine launches new Asia-US East Coast service Maersk, Royal P&O eyeing takeover route Kalmar launches low-emission RTG Port of Lomé: CMA CGM, Progosa sign pact Safmarine names second new Big White PSA handles record 33 m boxes Singapore reduces charges for ship repairs IICL launches online course US port congestion may push shipping lines to Canada, Mexico Asia freight rates revive on China demand Shipyards may hike prices by 10 pc Textile industries strut in style with clothing demand set to soar Role of bilateral trade in fostering warm relations between India & Pakistan underscored India to press for GSP treatment in textiles exports to EU P&O Ports promotes 3 GMs to CEOs CCTPL acquires 4 new RTG cranes Foreign exchange reserves up by $ 163 million Leather industry wants duty reliefs to get on to springboard for growth Govt to merge apparel parks, TCID schemes CMIE projects GDP growth of 6.2 pc in 2004-05 Forex reserves may be used for core sector development Govt may widen scope of drawback scheme in Budget CII seeks excise duty cuts on man-made fibres, yarn AEPC to set up more apparel Training and Design Centres US textile, shrimp industries against import concessions IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj awards for 2004 announced

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JANUARY 17, 2005
Malaysia: Bunkering facilities to help fuel economic growth Malaysia's southern state of Johor is looking at bunkering services as part of a plan to develop economic growth in the state through 'mega projects'. Gibraltar distillates back on line amid rising demand Most players report reasonable avails in busy market. Rotterdam steady at midday Algeciras: Port authority opens tenders for bunkering centre The port authority of Algeciras has offered to provide up to six hectares of land for a designated bunkering centre at the port. Singapore: MPA awards accreditation to six more suppliers The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued a second round of accreditation certificates as the republic's bunker industry steps up to the stringent requirements of its accreditation scheme.

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JANUARY 17, 2005
Synergy Dispatch now available over the internet Russia to construct high-speed toll road Samskip opens new office in Ukraine Alliance founded by European rail freight carriers DHL helps disaster relief effort Currency surcharge increases in Europe-Canada trade Gebrüder Weiss names new chief executive for Lauterach

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JANUARY 17, 2005
Ulstein Verft wins PSV order Stowaways found in LA containers Wartsila to produce thrusters in China Kinnock to advise BIMCO C-TPAT Strategic Plan

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JANUARY 17, 2005
Port of Seattle to offer Wi-Fi uprade for Sea-Tac users Tacoma named top port in Marine Digest review Crowley Liner Services adding new boxes, chassis US and India agree to new Open Skies deal NYK Reefers joining Lauritzen in new 50/50 partnership

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US amnesty for Stolt-Nielsen puts Brussels in charge ONLY Brussels stands between Stolt-Nielsen and the legal burden of cartel investigation on both sides of the Atlantic. Two crew killed in Finaval tanker blaze THE cause of the fire that killed two crewmen aboard the Finaval tanker Isola Azzurra on Saturday was still unknown yesterday as magistrates in Cagliari continued their investigation into the incident. Sea Containers fined over missing certificates A "PROBLEM with the vessels' paperwork" left two high speed ferries trading in the English Channel and Irish Sea without valid certificates, a court in Folkestone was told today. BG sets out to double LNG fleet BG, the UK integrated gas major, plans to more than double its fleet of liquefied natural gas carriers by the end of the decade, group chief executive Frank Chapman said. Mersey Docks in takeover talks MERSEY Docks and Harbour Co is in takeover talks with a private equity firm that may offer 925p a share for the port operator, the firm revealed yesterday, writes Janet Porter.

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JANUARY 17, 2005
Tobacco tax hits Calais throughput HIGHER tax on tobacco imposed a year ago by the French government hit throughput figures for 2004 at the French port of Calais Stolt wins reprieve STOLT-Nielsen has won a key victory in its antitrust case, with a US judge ruling that the US Department of Justice cannot rescind its amnesty agreement EasyCruise unveils Med itinerary EASYCRUISE, the low-cost cruise company to be launched by Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has confirmed its first itinerary Stricken ro-ro arrives at Eemshaven A SALVAGE operation lasting six days has finally secured the severely fire-damaged ro-ro Schieborg to a berth in Eemshaven in The Netherlands French court doubles pollution fine MOL starts UAE subsidiary PSA denies Sines talks Alaskan ferry dispute conciliation US Maritime Security Fleet grows Boxships drive Nordcapital growth Search on for Aegean survivors Danish organisations seek new head India to create two energy giants Seafarer dies in bulker grounding

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JANUARY 17, 2005
Lykes Lines wins $145M DOT contract Government will add five subsidized vessels to Maritime Security Program. Crowley acquiring fleet of new boxes Crowley Liner Services has begun to take delivery of 1,049 45-foot and 200 53-foot containers and chassis. FedEx first in line for A380 China plans Taiwan tunnel link P&O Nedlloyd in $35M IT deal Report recommends WTO negotiation overhaul UK call for Safmarine service Services set for MOL's Marshall U.S., India in air pact FedEx offers India-China flights FreightCar America expands production Norfolk Southern moves equipment for Operation Iraqi Freedom

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JANUARY 17, 2005
Shippers take security charges to ACCC The inevitable backlash over port and ship security fees has begun with the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) referring aspects of charges to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Zhejiang and Guangdong head China's freight generation league China's Zhejiang Province has been ranked as China's No. 1 source of trade surplus for the third consecutive year, with US$30billion of trade surplus gained last year. Yang Ming embargoes East Coast intermodal cargo Single management for Tasmanian ports Indian ministries discuss privatisation of box-movement by rail Agressive Pasir Panjang Terminal expansion plan unveiled Heung-A launches two intra-Asia services Geest launches specialist 45-ft container vessel Hannibal more than doubles volumes achieved by its predecessor Resin shipper to boost Thamesport volumes and increase box-efficiency France proposes fuel-cut in border regions Defence contract boosts Lykes Korean lines allowed to carry more empty containers in China MOL opens United Arab Emirates subsidiary

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JANUARY 17, 2005
DSF to go private Danish state to turn ship finance fund into stockholder company. Vita to go public Fledgling Singapore property to shipping group will raise money for fleet expansion. Eitzen share soars Stock is top Oslo exchange mover after Fidelity reveals near 10% stake. Hyde and ICAP team up Shipbroker links with financial market specialist in freight futures joint venture. Sea Containers rapped UK ferry owner allowed two ships to operate for two weeks without proper certificates after flag mix-up. Ulstein books another Norwegian yard gets repeat supply ship business from compatriot Island Offshore. Clothes turn out to be stowaways Two containers of garments reveal instead 32 Chinese stowaways and a makeshift cooling system. Dutch yard in trouble De Hoop's Heusden facility under court protection as bank pulls plug. Two die in tanker fire Indian crewmen killed after blaze onboard Finaval chemical carrier off Italy. Stolt in the clear? Spectre of anti-trust fines banished as chemical carrier owner wins back immunity from prosecution. OSG wins tanker subsidies Morten Arntzen's OSG plus Maersk, American Roll-On Roll-Off and Intermarine are among winners of US operating subsidies. Two dead as cargoship sinks North Korean vessel goes down in strong winds and heavy seas off Greek island of Chios. Nordcapital doubles payout Erck Rickmers gears up for a busy 2005 after record breaking result through last year. Farstad fancies treble Norwegian owner orders up to three multi-functional offshore ships with Aker Yards. Engineers fined for oil dumping Two years' probation for Kent Navigator crew who bypassed oily water separator off US. Tanker and trawler collide Collision between Lundqvist Rederierna aframax and fishing vessel off UK north east coast. MOL opens in UAE Japanese shipowner sets up shop in Dubai to oversee its regional liner and car carrier services.

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JANUARY 17, 2005
MarAd releases new MSP program participants European forwarder body backs end of conference carriers' immunity Former MOL executive Marshall dies Kinnock takes advisory role at BIMCO Yang Ming to add four new ships to Pacific trade MOL establishes UAE subsidiary U.S., India conclude treaty to expand aviation access Taiwan, China in first agreement over direct flights Saudi Arabia seeks bidders for Red Sea-Gulf rail landbridge Maersk warns of inland delays after UP rail embargoes CN, union in tentative contract agreement Barthco relocates headquarters Bonus C-TPAT to include green lane, Bonner says Canada rotates U.S. ambassador U.S. pork industry experienced swell in exports in 2004 Long Beach nears 6 million TEUs for 2004 Panama Canal introduces oil spill action plan

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Half a million containers in Port of Århus Port of Århus reached a new record high turnover in 2004 and kept its place as the largest container port ... Stolt-Nielsen regain immunity in the US The decision by US prosecutors to rescind the immunity granted to Stolt-Nielsen against prosecution for price-fixing activities has ... All-time-high in Göteborg The cargo throughput in the Port of Göteborg reached record levels last year. All-in-all, the port handled 36.9 ...