Tuesday, September 30 ,2003 – Shipping (Air and Sea Freights News) NOL ship completes ISPS code certification THE container ship MV Jurong Bebaru, managed by Neptune Shipmanagement Services (Pte) Ltd (NSSPL), has become the first ship in Singapore to be certified in compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. This International Maritime Organisation certification comes 10 months ahead of the implementation deadline for the code. The…

Monday, September 29 ,2003 APLL expands into Brunei with new partner APL Logistics (APLL) has expanded its network into Brunei. Working in partnership with local agency, BT Express Company, the Brunei operation will offer full supply-chain management services, focussing in particular on consolidation services for the expanding garment industry there. Rick Moradian, APLL’s president for Asia and Middle East, said: “Given the increased demand from multinational retailers and apparel manufacturers…

Friday, September 26 ,2003 – Shipping Air – Sea Cargo News Asean business forum to have DHL input DHL is collaborating with the Asean Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in an initiative to facilitate an exchange of trade-related issues. As part of this collaboration, a high level delegation of senior executives from DHL’s Asia-Pacific management board will be sharing their collective insights and experience on regional trade issues at the inaugural…

Thursday, September 25 ,2003 Logistics – Shipping News Developers sought for Bayonne container terminal THE Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority (BLRA) in the US has said that it is seeking qualified container terminal developers and operators for a prime 150-acre site in the Port of New York and New Jersey.The Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the future terminal was issued by the BLRA working in co-operation with the State…

Wednesday, September 24 ,2003 – Cargo News Flightstar converting 10 planes to freighters for Astar Air Cargo FLORIDA-BASED Flightstar Aircraft Services has been awarded a contract to convert 10 B727-200 aircraft, owned by BATA – a joint venture between Boeing Capital Corp. and ATA Holdings Corp., from passenger planes to freighter configuration. The ten aircraft will be operated by Astar Air Cargo. “We are extremely pleased to be awarded this…

Tuesday, September 23 ,2003 – Freight News Swiss to stop Washington DC service when winter schedule begins SWISS will stop operating flights to Washington DC when its winter timetable comes into effect on October 26. The airline has not been able to find a partner for the Zurich – Washington route following the announcement of its new route network in July. However, a reassessment of the Middle East market means…

Monday, September 22 ,2003 – Imports Exports NewsAsian imports overtake Europe in swelling NY/NJ coffers CONTINUING growth in Asian trade boosted container volumes in the Port of New York and New Jersey by 14.6 per cent during the first half of 2003, according to port statistics. Imports from Far East Asia grew by 38 per cent, while imports from Southeast Asia grew by 31 per cent. Asian imports, which include…

Saturday, September 20 ,2003 – Shipping (Sea – Air Freight News) Colombo Port sees greater August throughput SRI LANKA’S Colombo port saw transshipments in August increase by 24.4 per cent year-on-year to 124,067 TEU, however, this figure was lower than the record tonnage handled in July. Total throughput for the year to date rose 17.5 per cent to 182,068 TEU compared with the corresponding period of last year. In its…

Friday, September 19 ,2003 NewsContship looks to Indian sub-continent growth CONTSHIP Containerlines is now entering a new phase of growth on its routes serving India. The springboard for growth on European routes to the Indian sub-continent is the service upgrades that have been introduced recently with the launch of the EPIC 3 consortium, linking India, the Middle East and Europe. Overall schedule reliability has been improved between the Indian sub-continent…

Thursday, September 18 ,2003 New man at Leo Shipping helm SINGAPORE’s Leo Shipping is set to benefit from the cautious optimism and approach of Capt. Lim Kim Swee, its representative director who recently transferred to the island state from Tokyo. Capt. Lim set up the company’s regional office in Tokyo before being transferred to Singapore in January and sees his immediate task as nurturing the wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia…

Wednesday, September 17 ,2003 CSXT strengthens commitment to Atlanta CSX Transportation has moved on the first phase of a strategic development involving the Fulton Industrial Business District in metropolitan Atlanta that will see the area become a premier industrial transportation hub for the US southeast.Beginning this month, CSX will spend nearly US$1 million over eight weeks to strengthen existing infrastructure in the business district. The improvements include 7,000 new cross…

Tuesday, September 16 ,2003 Delmas and Gold Star strike Asia, West Africa partnership GOLD Star Line (GSL) is to terminate its West Africa Express Service (WAX) joint venture with CMA CGM and CSCL at the end September.As a consequence, GSL and the French line, Delmas, have decided to join forces and operate a joint service between Asia and West Africa. This agreement is an operational agreement and both carriers maintain…

Saturday, September 27 ,2003 – Imports Exports newsIndia-Singapore delegations agree on trade issues DELEGATIONS from India and Singapore agreed to a framework text for various issues during the fourth round of negotiations on their Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Agreement (CECA) held in Singapore. Discussions on trade in goods covered tariff concessions, rules of origin, customs, anti-dumping and safeguard measures, and mutual recognition agreements. On trade in services, there were discussions on…