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Trans-Pac shipping lines expect record peak season
CONTAINER shipping lines operating on the trans-Pacific trade between Asia and North America are expecting a record peak season this year as they forecast a 10 per cent cargo growth for 2007 and even higher for 2008.
Smoother rides from Tanah Merah terminal
THE operators of Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal yesterday showed off the facility's new $3 million upgrade, which includes updated technology to speed passengers on their way.
China shipyards to double capacity
CHINA's two largest shipyard groups plan to double capacity by 2010, challenging South Korea as the world's top builder.

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Aussie call to highlight risks of high-pressure oxygen systems
CANBERRA's transport safety bureau has called on the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to review its marine orders or issue a marine notice to highlight the potential risks of high-pressure oxygen systems, in particular the dangers of inappropriate replacement hoses.

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Shipping News

Trans-Pac shipping lines expect record peak season
CONTAINER shipping lines operating on the trans-Pacific trade between Asia and North America are expecting a record peak season this year as they forecast a 10 per cent cargo growth for 2007 and even higher for 2008.
Smoother rides from Tanah Merah terminal
THE operators of Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal yesterday showed off the facility's new $3 million upgrade, which includes updated technology to speed passengers on their way.
China shipyards to double capacity
CHINA's two largest shipyard groups plan to double capacity by 2010, challenging South Korea as the world's top builder.

Admiralty Casebook

Aussie call to highlight risks of high-pressure oxygen systems
CANBERRA's transport safety bureau has called on the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to review its marine orders or issue a marine notice to highlight the potential risks of high-pressure oxygen systems, in particular the dangers of inappropriate replacement hoses.

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OOIL orders five containerships from Samsung TSA review shows ships bracing for record peak season HMM posts 68pc decline in profits for 2006 APL charters five 7,000-TEU ships for transpacific trade Booming India trade hits export shipments from Sri Lanka DHL invests heavily in Vietnam; appoints head of DHL-VNPT Express Boeing upbeat about future as Q1 net profit surges 27pc Singapore Airlines pilots reject US$10,904 a month to fly A380 NWA Cargo to raise fuel surcharge for international freight Hangzhou airport customs offers 24-hour clearance service

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Bharati Shipyard's bid to augment Mangalore shipbuilding capacity EU plans to impose shipping emissions cap this year 44.8 pc rise in export of oil products 3-day food industry expo in Kochi opens today Granite exports yield Rs 4,000 cr. in 2006-07 GJEPC seeks one-year extension of GSP ABG KCT making marks within a month! Kulkarni opposes move to corporatise Major Ports FCT's Waluj facility being dedicated to Aurangabad, Mumbai trade RBI's hike of repo rates pushes up credit cost for export sector-Fieo chief Iron ore export duty under review Food parks under PPP route envisaged Mukesh Ambani recalls IMC's glorious past, suggests future course

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APRIL 26, 2007
Hug chairman designate of Panalpina Hamburg Süd performance satisfactory in 2006 Continental increases Madrid-New York services Interpool to be acquired TDG restructures logistics activities

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APRIL 26, 2007
Golar sells half its Korea Line stake LPG earnings fall hits Exmar Hamburg Süd's "satisfactory" year Stolt Nielsen's stronger year Finnlines sells older ropax ships "K" Line launches new Asian service

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APRIL 26, 2007
Tidewater: Record earnings--and an internal probe Bourbon Dolphin inquiry starts Fjellstrand books PSV order

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APRIL 26, 2007
Windmill parts moving through Port of Olympia terminals Evergreen affiliate carriers moving to one brand name Port of Vancouver, USA commissioner announces plans to run for fourth term Port of Seattle marks start of 2007 cruise season Transpacific Stabilization Agreement releases first quarter trade data

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APRIL 26, 2007
'Spy in the sky' nabs five ships red-handed TEN-DAY sweep of the Channel and North Sea catches five ships in the act of polluting. 'Spy in the sky' will help Emsa track down illegal oil spills FEFC plans South East Asia feeder port hike LINES to start charging higher rates to cover costs of feedering and empty container repositioning. Bourbon Dolphin inqury points to 'wire error' FIRST mate tells of 'misunderstanding' that led to relief wire being pulled in wrong direction.

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APRIL 26, 2007
Stolt sees continued volatility STOLT-Nielsen reported sale-bolstered 1Q earnings today, but cited ongoing volatility in its parcel tanker division London should offer loss-of-hire LONDON underwriters are being urged to enter a new market and write loss of hire insurance for ship owners SASMEX Awards: the winners SAFETY at Sea International award winners were announced at the SASMEX dinner in Brighton this week Horizon squeezes out earnings hike US container operator Horizon Lines managed to increase net income despite lower revenues and "less than ideal market conditions" Sterling seeks Swan Hellenic vessel FORMER P&O chairman Lord Sterling has outlined his plans for Swan Hellenic, the up-market cruise product he acquired from Carnival Corp, but admitted he has no ship OMI follows rates down Tanker explosion kills four Two die in ship under repair Pan United winning higher-value work Evergreen: one for all Controversy over Elbe deepening MEPC head calls for a super-convention Constantza port boss ousted TSA forecasts 10% traffic growth Manager jailed for safety violation

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APRIL 26, 2007
Panama Canal toll hikes approved The restructuring of waterway's pricing sets average vessel toll hikes of 10 percent a year over the next three years. AIG buys Amports Coast Guard declines vessel-tracking data from exchanges TSA says trans-Pacific ships close to full Talks on Canada-U.S. border program break down DOT: Imports now two-thirds of U.S. box trade Record Horizon Lines earnings U.S., Japan mull mutual recognition of cargo checks Corps issues permit for Charleston box terminal Danaos books record quarter "K" Line adds N. China-Straits loops with RCL

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APRIL 26, 2007
Volumes surge at Hamburg Sud US share of world container trade in decline

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APRIL 26, 2007
Why OMI sold Management is still quiet, but one US analyst says OMI's final earnings report does the talking for them. Happy Herman Golden Ocean boss very upbeat on bulker prospects and happy with his choice of 'virgin' yards. Contest countdown Time is running out for our salty snappers as the May Day competition deadline looms. Say what? No no, Fesco, says Finland's Containerships Group to notions of an acquisition by the Russian liner operator. Panama approves toll hikes Cabinet council signs off on fee increases averaging 10% in each of next three years. Panamax promise Peter Malpas tells Tradewinds conference that Asian coal will change dramatically when China becomes a net importer. Humongous hopes First Ship Lease's Philip Clausius sees prospects as bright despite a less than sparkling share performance. Class action Tor Svensen and Alan Gavin tell TradeWinds conference that class is enjoying the booming market, but challenges lie ahead. Strong year at First Steamship Taiwanese bulker operator pushes up 2006 profit as its revenues soar. Concordia still hurting Legal wrangle over VLCC sale and delayed repairs continue to haunt Swedish owner in first quarter. Satisfaction from Hamburg Sud German boxship line believes performance held up well in 2006, despite pressure on rates and costs. Wanted: tanker tonnage Cosco chief Meng Qinglin tells TradeWinds conference of plans to almost double VLCC capacity to cope with increased energy consumption. Klaveness takes a dip Norwegian bulker owner can't match 2005's banner year in tougher 2006. K Line adds China loops Japanese boxship line teams with RCL to launch links with Singapore, Korea and Philippines. Out with the old Recent Grimaldi acquisition Finnlines sells two ro-pax oldies to unidentified European buyer. Fesco finding its feet Russian owner bolted on four new companies in 2006 and watched profit soar. Four dead in tanker blast Vessel chartered by Indonesia's Pertamina explodes in Sumatra after unloading cargo of diesel fuel. Stellar Star performance Star Reefers blazes trail in first quarter despite rates hitting banana skin in late January. Transworld to feed Malaysia Indian operation wants to link Tanjung Pelepas to Kolkata/Haldia with two ships. Kirby at new high US tank barge giant propelled to another record quarterly profit by rising rates. Danaos on charter high Huge profit for Greek owner in first quarter as boxship charter rates rise and it sells bulker fleet. Daewoo back in black First-quarter cheer for Korean yard as it follows up profitable 2006 with reverse of recent record of decline. Very Low Gas Carriers Belgian owner Exmar's first quarter profit down on weak VLGC rates.

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APRIL 26, 2007
TSA: Ship utilization rates above 90 percent on transpacific Evergreen's four carriers to become Evergreen Line in May Rakkenes returns to lead Finnlines during search for new boss LASH ship sale for scrap boosts International Shipholding results Horizon Lines reports 1st quarter earnings boost NYK converting ships so they can "plug-in" at ports "K" Line, RCL team on intra-Asia loops Aircraft charge, separation program dent UPS earnings Volga-Dnepr Group's revenue soars Norfolk Southern's 1st quarter net profit down 7% C.H. Robinson's 1st-quarter profit up 26% Teamsters, citizen groups file suit over DOT cross-border program CAI International plans IPO India eyeing triple-stack trains for cars IAS names South America representative Record ag sales are boon to transportation industry, Johanns says Bush administration proposes hefty hike in export violation penalties Eaton awards Asia Pacific logistics lead contract to CEVA Rotterdam's TEUs, tonnage up in first quarter Montreal continues growth after record year Port of Tauranga pilots to strike Washington state port tackles illegal dumping problem DOT statistics underscore container-shipping patterns Russian port makes order for Kalmar equipment

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APRIL 26, 2007
Healthy Transatlantic intends to grow The Swedish shipowning group Transatlantic's strategy for the coming years is to grow organically, through acquisitions and partnerships, but without ... Nordö-vessels sold Finnlines Group has sold its ro-pax vessels Malmö Link and L'beck Link. Any details about the buyer are not ... Decline in piracy worldwide except Africa 2007 has so far seen a significant decreasing of reported piracy attacks worldwide. From 61 incidents reported during the first ...

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APRIL 26, 2007
Indian port wants bunkering to grow Kandla Port Trust prepares Feasibility Study on new bunkering facilities. Rotterdam market firm VIP speakers bolster line-up for Bunkerworld Forum Opening addresses from Christiforos Tzouvanakis, Chairman of the Vestalco Group and George Gratsos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping. Bulgarian supplier offering IFO Petromar importing product to sell in Varna and Bourgas. Dispute still threatening bunker plans Reports say Malaysian cabinet has been asked to intervene.