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News "P&0 Nedlloyd Barentsz" maiden call at Port Klang Clean Sea Terminal Westport  JAPAN SENATOR MAIDEN CALL AT PORT KLANG November / December 2000 BUNGA TERATAI SATU-GROUNDING OFF CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA Port Klang's 10th world port position bid Speech by Chairman of International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (Malaysia National Section) KCT HANDLES ITS MILLIONTH CONTAINER January / February 2001 PTP ACHIEVES 418,218 TEUS IN FIRST YEAR OF OPERATIONS A 350-metres Container Berth to Start This Year Johor posts strong growth Rail shipment via Westport Future trends in transhipment at local ports Move to replace the Hague Rules  Transshipment picks up March 2001 LNG losers cry foul play Largest-ever containership to be built PTP beefs up landside operation Northport Acquires New Straddle Carriers Red Sea boost for Port Klang Hauliers consolidate in the wake of competition April 2001 Three-year spread for RM1b shipping fund Northport, Port Klang Tops Again In The First Quarter Transhipment spearheads growth at ports Westport welcomes USS  BLUE RIDGE Maiden call of “MALACCA HIGHWAY” Minister visits Westport Largest containership to call Port Klang. IMO to decide on single-hull tanker phase-out WTO trade in services moves to market access phase Islamic shipping conferences proposed Basheer heads KCT/KPM DNV in venture with Petronas subsidiary Century to expands   warehousing facility Capacity boost for Westport Container terminal   Northport readies for bigger ships The Handing - Over Ceremony Of Westport CT3 Lines face slower trade growth PTP out to win more shippers PTP hits 1 million TEU mark in 571 days More new lines come calling Westport Incentives to boost transhipment at Port Klang May 2001 Agreement on phasing out of single hull tankers Complying to notice of vessel’s readiness Northport beefs up MASA against plans for new shipping line Deck cleared for migration of Halim Mazmin to Main Board Deepen draft, or risk losing business Century supplies bunker fuels Panamax bulkers prefer Westport Port Klang expects growth in transhipment PTP open to all lines Congestion surcharge for Chennai shipment Nicholas made partner in UK law firm US$900m port at Colombo Another world class ship calls Port Klang CMA-CGM picks Westport as Asian hub Dredging at Port Klang no longer an option Conference on transport chain in Malaysia Global distribution center at PTP MISC in liner trade push June 2001 Shipping demand to fall Consultants sought for Marine Electronic Highway Products market to dip after 2001 high CIT Transport awards night Sinakor offers direct PK- SKorea link Hyundai vessels link direct PK-Europe PTP addresses specific shipping needs Kalmar sets up Malaysian office Westport fetes forwarders Mayne Logistics strengthens presence in Malaysia KTM bids for rice transportation Freight rate tumbles in Asia-Europe trade Hyundai strengthens presence in Malaysian market Northport attracts 10 new services P&O Nedlloyd commends Northport CMA-Hub Line connect Thai ports Mega-hubs in the making FMM against supplementary charges on freight PTP records productivity increase Vessel movements record remarkable progress Nepline posts lower profit of RM5.1m IMO retains O’Neil as Sec-Gen   July 2001 Kg Senari begins operation Local ports must prepare for competition Shipping loans for local owners only Shipowners's appeal on limitation of directorships to be considered KTM assures minimum disruption to rail schedules FEFC may rationalise capacity Westport maintains growth path Northport Breached 1 Million TEUs for First Half 2001 Utilises haulage permits, Minister warns Shipowners air grouses at pre-budget dialogue Container ship glut portend problems Singapore port trade slumps Century Logistics cross the century mark Ling to officiate Transport Industry Nite FEFC lowers rate increase Nominations invited for transport industry awards Ports could look at airports for answers Don't make a costly mistake Off-campus degree in logistics OWNERS – KNOW YOUR CARGO! Shipping law firm “franchises” its name Favelle Favco supplies RTG's to PTP Transhipment to drive growth at Port Klang August 2001 Government urged to review progress of EDI Palm oil handling facility opens at Westport Haulage study planned Super-size cranes for Northport PTP reaches out to shippers in Malacca MV Eco Vision at Westport Car carrier calls Westport  Thumbs up for national maritime portal Haulage sector study proposed PK-Africa service started Indonesia acts on STCW compliance Piracy attacks remain a menace Northport purchases additional super post panamax cranes CIT cautions students on membership status Ling intervenes airfreight forwarders-MAB dispute Sweet success at Westport Transport awards serve as industry benchmarks MISC eyes LNG transportation in foreign markets PTP signs agreement for vessel traffic system MASA-IKMAL organise shipping conference MISC makes Northport a home-base port MISC inaugurates new service Westport lifts Hutchinson’s performance September 2001 The burden of due diligence on shipowners Liner trade braces for slow-down Johor logistics company on the move Northport acquires Port Klang Distribution Park Interactive seminar on marine insurance Container volumes plunge at Singapore PTP CEO Shares Views on CRM In Hub Ports Northport workers accept merger Asia-Europe block train in pipeline New partnerships to evolve in liner industry OOCL steals the march on mega ships FCZ status for Southport Enforcing liens in maritime industry MISC focuses on integrated services Lines meet to trim their sails Selangor Customs Dept. win KMK 2001 Award RCL offers PK-India link Terrorists attack on US: Shipping counts its losses ANL Impala inaugurates West Africa Service IMO anti-fouling ban to enter into force Maritime cocktail for networking Legal expertise in Asia October 2001 WORLD MARITIME DAY: Role of seafarers in global trade Lines to introduce war-risk surcharges Asian might unsettles world lines Shippers delight at Port Klang Port Klang attracts 16 new services Maersk manages Pipavav port Lograc arrives in Malaysia Terrorism and trade facilitation EC urged to investigate risk claim by insurers  GE wins RM 245 million rail deal Governments’ offer to underwrite war risks Bleak outlook for liner trade Reforms on cargo liability rules Philippines steps up STCW compliance Charterers/Liners Bills - Owners beware New rules for vessels calling     US ports Higher throughput at Port of Tanjung Pelepas Accord on anti-fouling ban Tracking terrorist financial trail to include shipping companies P&O Nedlloyd online reach to shippers FEFC members withdraw capacity Berth expansion at Northport with eye on next generation ships Tighter ship management audit proposed Industry views could help in policy evolution Customer care service at Westport National body for shipping agents underway RM1 billion crane market now wide open CMM system for quay cranes Evergreen to drop RTW service Workshop on ship arrest IMB urges Indonesia to prosecute pirates FEFC strengthens itself November 2001 Westport dropped in Transpacific service rationalization FEFC in crisis meeting Human capital focus by Northport Trade in palm oil unaffected Malaysia to sign agreements Dry bulk trade in trouble Westport on expansion path   KLSE addresses shipping companies’ woes KPC developing B2C application Loans for seafarers for STCW upgrade Asian Owners’ Underwriting Project makes progress Slow progress in STCW upgrade worries MASA Northport Maintains Pole Position KPC enhances asset management FEFC raise Europe-bound freight rates Dry bulk trade in trouble More cuts in capacity by container operators Kuantan Port Consortium committed to port expansion New container terminal for Westport When a ship surveyor’s report is privileged December 2001 PTP wins best emerging container terminal award Meridian Polaris in maiden call at Kemaman MISC joins new conference EC landmark decision on liner industry Asean study on logistics Breakthrough in overland transportation of Thai rice The changing face of haulage industry International Tanker Operators urges transparency Protecting seamen’s rights Rail link to boost Kuantan port Seminar on management of transport disasters China Shipping Container Lines  picks Port Klang Port Klang receives largest container ship Maritime security conference in 2002 Port investment pays off for Road Builder Changing cargo profile at Lumut port  Tracking down Osama’s shipping interests  Century confident of bunker market German line picks Port Klang Free Commercial Zones boost for Sarawak ports Shipping lines object end to anti trust exemptions MMMB stays focused Extra war risks cover move  January 2002 IMO guidelines on safety management code Excess capacity worries the shipping industry Liquid bulk throughput takes center stage at Johor Port More ships laid up in Europe-Asia trade Conference on investment opportunities in Sarawak Northport blazes the trail International speakers for crisis management seminar Bintulu gateway container terminal opens MASA to hold day seminar Seaman certification could miss deadline Challenges facing Port Klang ahead AGN picked for transport studies  Bintulu port enjoys Evergreen support Kuantan Port strengthens its cargo base Class societies take unified approach No light end of tunnel  Dedicated landbridge service between PTP-Hatyai  HMB set to move full-steam ahead February 2002 SBCT to take over role of Kota Kinabalu Port  Transport industry urged to focus on crisis management  Six-month grace period for STCW 95 compliance EU, US act swiftly on ban anti-fouling paint  Transhipment drives port trade growth Bintulu broadens its cargo base and widens outreach IMO addresses US maritime security concerns Separate cover for war risk Call for sponsorship of Malaysian seafarers KTM acquires additional rolling stocks Johan Shipping picks BICT as transshipment hub Kontena Nasional in valued-added service Road Builder seeks to widen portfolio Ship security initiatives get owners support March 2002 Withdrawals leave MISC ahead in Indian shipping bid PSC-Kalmar RTGs for NBCT KQ eyes Asean market for crane simulator Lines cut capacity in Asia-Europe trade War and war like operations Air cargo market set to take off  Hub Line stages Asia operation from Bintulu Malaysian companies invited for Indian port venture Sutrajaya rides the waves Road Builder in driving seat at Kuantan port Electronic Data Interchange concession ends in 2004 US pushing for security clearance of seamen Shipping firm secures fund for expansion Hong Kong slips but retains world No 1 position Seminar on maritime financing Japan offers patrol boats to combat piracy in Straits Malaysian maritime industry just a mouse click PTP on the way to 4.5 million TEUs capacity   Asian shipowners meet in Hong Kong Northport integrates port users in e-commerce drive Colombo still attracts war risk premium Run tight ship, MASA urges April 2002 Shipping fund for shipowners only Concern over the impact of war risks on shipping Shipowners oppose US moves on transparency Port Klang Authority helps out Westport New Guinea Pacific Line picks Westport Port Klang’s ascension checked Kuantan seeks to widen product base SCM Gains Wider Recognition Sidek rides the wave HubLine extends Port Klang network Northport opens service centres for customers Bumi Armada navigates higher revenue stream Northport emerges stronger Bangpakong port makes a strong presence MISC breaks new ground in LNG transportation Creative counting by Singapore keeps morale But where is the port exchange? Dovechem confident of local market Petronas to carry oil to India Study affirms benefits of multi national crew Antitrust immunity on shipping stays May 2002 Shipowners hopeful on market recovery Certification deadline seamen PTP set to clinch world ranking status Savings from on-line project to Westport Asia-US trade under threat from dock workers Sabah Port Authority receives federal loan New rules on seamen employment threatens registries KTM freight booking goes on-line Singapore fights back IMO debates new security regime on shipping US moves on port security raises concern Westport targets zero injuries KTM freight booking goes on-line Piracy incidences grow unabated Seafarers on FOC vessels have limited rights Box ships largest users of the Straits Port trade mirrors economic recovery June 2002 Felda shipping arm to buy more ships National transport study planned On-line tender bids bring greater transparency Box traffic loses its shine at Johor Port Additional Capacity for Multipurpose Berth IMO reminds states on ISM compliance Palm Oil Berth Upgraded Ship recycling Northport wins more shipping services Asian shipowners cautious on recovery New regulations on quality shipping July 2002 Shipping policy needed Northport secures direct  African service Australian connectivity at Westport Sabah ports to be privatized Sutrajaya adds more tonnage More South American services at Northport New charges for handling dangerous cargo at PK Port of Le Harve seeks more trade P&O Nedloyds strengthens logistics arm Marine Dept warns on seafarers certification MISC on a new wave of expansion KTMB picked to operate Kertih-Kuantan rail link  Port security surveillance enhanced Dedicated container terminal at Kuantan Port Maruba Line commences new direct service MISC rationalizes liner services New shipping agents body formed Sister port agreements: A frivolous exercise in futility No reason to over-react on seamen certification More ships ordered despite surplus capacity Westport wins nine new services in the first half August 2002 Kuala Lumpur to host maritime conference in October Need to foster distributive trade at Port Klang More orders for containerships Customs at Malaysian ports PKA chided for rate increase US Navy to board ships in territorial waters KL Conference on Maritime Security Initiatives Tractors eyes regional equipment market Elusive virtual port exchange remains invisible  Northport reflects corporate resilience Security screening of seafarers at US ports Containership orders surge MISC to participate in US security programme September 2002 Conventional hub in the making at Port Klang PKA fails to deliver electronic manifest balancing Protests over US restriction on seafarers Lumut records high cargo growth Legal issues in paperless transactions Capacity shortage in Asia-Europe trade Halim Mazmin Berhad rides the waves RM25m dry port leaves PKA high and dry KL maritime event set to take center stage S'pore seeks to divert US-bound containers from Port Klang Regulatory initiatives by US could harm trade Evergeen keeps option open despite move to PTP NOL dragged into deep red Move to raise charges by Port Klang flawed in law Economic cost of regulatory changes  Caution needed in international ship register Port state control to cover security threat vessels Development of distribution trade encouraged October 2002 Malaysia-US on Customs talks in KL Positive prognosis of world trade growth in 2003 Tanker attack confirms fears on security challenge Risks management clubs meet in KL Carriers-shippers must work together Higher risk management pushes up premium Limburg blast leaves questions unanswered Ocean World Lines chooses web portal connectivity UK P&I Club now seeks higher premium Need for new process in shipment management MIEL - Tebrau Dynamic Logistics to spur growth On-shore bunker operation at Westport US denies talks on CSI with Malaysia halted Advantages of arbitration in maritime disputes Port workers at Northport blaze the trail New LNG tanker for MISC November 2002 US denies talks on CSI with Malaysia halted Advantages of arbitration in maritime disputes Port workers at Northport blaze the trail New LNG tanker for MISC STCW, ISM make smooth entry Study to re-engineer Northport group Security checks on seafarers raise Asian owners concern Kuantan expands outreach World governments to adopt maritime security measures KTM handles refer containers Container traffic surges ahead December 2002 Allocate risks and costs in contractual agreements New system for conventional handling at Westport  PSA looses more than boxes Asian employers against minimum wage for seamen on FOC vessels  Saybolt tests bunker quality  MASKargo boost for Northport Industry condemns tanker ban by Spain, Portugal and France P&O Nedlloyd joins fight against terrorism Asian shipowners support new hull cover clauses PSA looses more than boxes Jurisdiction shopping in shipping Smooth take-off for sea-air shipment World seaborne trade declines EU bans single hull tankers Reality of new shipping rules dawns Handbook on maritime economics released New clauses in charterparty to protect owners January 2003 KTM sees real opportunities in freight transportation US move on foreign seafarers irks community EC member states face legal action on US-led CSI initiatives Cost of ship insurance set to escalate   PTP emerges as top Malaysian container port Evergreen on new ship order trail Northport-KTM strategise overland transhipment Aviation industry poised for take-off US seeks to ban single hull tankers Northport takes the lead in national trade Double tracking work will not disrupt freight trains MMI eyes bigger rail equipment market Decks cleared for privatization of Sabah ports Port security threat may invite deployment of troops Strict enforcement of advance manifest notice for US-bound cargo War with Iraq : A "frustration" for international traders February 2003 Kuantan prepares capacity ahead of demand Subsidy to ports disguises competitiveness Colombo makes inroad into transhipment JP Logistics eyes distribution trade Greek company in fray with MISC for tanker specialist EOX broadens product base Asia-Europe shipping rates go up Impressive air cargo lift off at KLIA Liabilities under new US Customs rules Contractors sought for Ipoh cargo terminal PSA-run Aden terminal suffers severe reverses Penang to extend container terminal What time is it? March 2003 Northport offers new channel for Indian cargo Coastal operators mount joint service Suria seeks more time in take over of Sabah ports