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			2005 archives

January 2005 Shipping spared by Sunday tsunami killer waves Shipping Industry Review New IMO Load Line rules enters into force Japan leads VLCC construction Greenpeace wants single-hull data base Recharting Straits of Malacca a priority Transport logistics providers in relief aid and operation MBC forms joint ventures Samsung to build world’s largest container ship Malaysian fleet shrinks from sale of ships in buoyant market Japan slashes port charges Demand for port services expected to sustain Sabah ports expand facilities to meet rising demand Port performance Global ports to handle 650m TEUs by 2015 IMO initiates repairs to tsunami-hit maritime infrastructure Lines bullish of Asia-US trade Hawk spread its wings far Sabah Ports streamlines stevedoring operations Container ships in short supply February 2005 Penang Port expands container capacity Hapag-Lloyd orders new ship for Asia trade Container ship orders set new record World shipping fleet expand Northport readies for more mega ships Malaysia to comply with new biometric ID for seafarers World ports handle 266 million TEUs Rule book on maritime security compliance Higher charges for Panama Canal Malaysia may lose recent gain in world ranking UMW makes rapid inroad RTG-market March 2005 Bintang eyes on cross border market Sabah Ports on expansion path Catalytic role of Kuantan port Northport rolls out E-SSR Conference to create awareness on modal shift to rail Hauliers agree to review fuel surcharge Hubline confident of freight market ahead Coordinated approach to ship-scrapping Survey to evaluate worldwide supply-demand of seafarers Hikmat Bumimaju wins Sabah railway project Nepline acquires a clean product tanker Asia strengthens lead as maritime power World box traffic expands Additional road a boost for Taman Intan Cargo surges at local airports Century Logistics widens outreach to India ILB expands China operation Asian owners slam EU move to criminalize pollution accidents LNG poised for strong growth EU rules may make shipping pools illegal New rules offer better deal for oil pollution victims Hammar sees big market for side loaders New rules on single hull tankers to enter into force More investments in shipbuilding and repairs expected Expansion in international procurement centres Deficit in transport services widens MOL connects Northport to Mumbai April 2005 Domestic shipping lines asked to explain THCs KN to dispose non-core operation More investments in shipbuilding and repairs expected MISC secures charter for VLCC Record level orders for LNG carriers Jumbo orders by NKY Selendang Ayu master sentenced Pacific Carrier takes delivery of newbuilding PTP goes for new record CargoSprinter offers new solution for rail transportation OOCL Atlanta to Call Northport Geodis strengthens Malaysian operation Singapore monitors single-hull tankers No let-up in box ship orders Rail conference to discuss Malaysia-Thai cross border trade Northport to receive Colombo Express UBC Bulk Malaysia starts operation Shippers in store for overweight surcharge Tankers operators welcome new rules Busy week for pirates Minister opens Asian railway conference and exhibition MISC pays RM157 million earn-out to NOL Proposal to dredge India-Sri Lanka Channel Accord sets high hopes for expansion Singapore monitors single-hull tankers World merchant fleet expands Industry concentration deepens in liner trade May 2005 WTO raps EU shipbuilders Class society for Muslim countries mooted Draft rules on bulk carriers ready Concern voiced over proposed seafarer’s convention Trans Asia rail link takes another step forward Expansion of rail capacity inevitable Asian shipowners meet in Australia Green lanes for select shippers High level IMO conference on Malacca Strait Northport marks global branding Shippers must be prepared for higher freight rates Bullish market to prevail, says Asian shipowners Bintulu Port seeks multipurpose port role Singapore eyes LNG trading hub status MISC warns of glut in LNG ships Malaysian shipyard to challenge Singapore MBC sees 2005 profits soaring World's largest container vessel calls Northport ALAM views regional role in seafarers' training New rule on ship exhausts enters into force Concern over use of electronic charts Yang Ming to take deliveries of 28 more container ships June 2005 Malaysian elected to international transport body Challenges facing Malaysian shipping industry JPL to offer rail services Work on 100 year old Indian dream canal project begins Tamadam records positive performance Shipping merger threatens Singapore Muhibbah order book stands at RM1b Sabah ports to undergo restructuring Need to inject efficiencies in transport chain Chinese line picks Northport Westport signs long-term deal with shipping line Malaysia urged to ratify SUA Convention Anxiety as shipping volumes decline Malaysian port a winner from “China Effect” on global trade Grand Alliance reassures market anxiety on impact of merger Europe port development hampered by red tapes MOL beefs up Asia trade July 2005 Taiwan bans security surcharge FEFC imposes peak surcharge US imposes new rulings for Wood Packaging Material Pradonet’s “contactless” ticket system finds wide acceptance Taiwanese fishermen accept settlement by Malaysian shipowner Singapore lines seek exemption from competition law Temas-PDZ commences new service to Port Klang New CA signed with workers union ICS wary of EU move Need to simplify ship inspections MISC plans to spreads its wings in tanker trade Transport awards to honour individuals, companies Global liner services to witness changes International Maritime Organisation cuts maritime red-tape Quality shipping tops agenda of new MASA chairman Maritime conference on investment opportunities in Indonesia Australia aborts security plan zone EU criticized on criminalizing of seafarers EU warned against moves on law of the sea Drop in piracy incidents August 2005 Jakarta to host maritime security meeting China builds world’s largest shipyard Panama Canal rate to double in next 20 years Hong Kong port lowers rates to fight Singapore MISC’s liner sector rebounds MISC to take delivery of more ships Two new main line operators call at Johor Port More Malaysian trade via Rotterdam Asean shipowners to denounce higher war risk premiums ILB expands capacity Unanswered questions on declaring Malacca Strait “war risk zone” Sabah Ports looks to promising future Nationwide widens regional base P&O Nedlloyd name to disappear Doctorate for Halim New surcharges worry shippers JWC firm on Strait of Malacca war risk premium Hubline to raise RM220 million for expansion Freight Management sets up JV in Australia Minister to officiate KTM-SRT joint conference Global Express expands into Malaysia ABS urges owners to act on new Marpol rules September 2005 Hapag Lloyds makes bid for CP Sidik silences critics and moves on Dalian Winland Shipping calls Northport Dutch assistance for Malaysian businesses ALAM seeks regional role in maritime education Qatar closes tender for LNGs Bigger maritime role for Sabah/Sarawak urged Qatar closes tender for LNGs Fresh approach to maritime policy initiatives needed Further screening of US-bound container planned October 2005 ALAM appeals for training berths on Malaysian ships “Pit-stop” operation improves turn-around time Scomi invests in Singapore shipping company Another round of co-operation Ship managers may be liable for MARPOL breaches Port sector boosts demand for terminal tractors WCO proposes blueprint for container security Maersk orders more container ships Hyundai ready to build super size box ship Shipping counters at Bursa Malaysia performs well MOL upgrades India service Amendments to unlawful acts on the sea adopted Shipping chamber opposes revision to pollution compensation Penang Port fully redeems RM80 million CP/MTN Criminalisation of seafares may led to unsafe operation GPS Tech sponsors Transport Company of Excellence Award India needs more LNG ships Electronic charts for Malacca Straits Asia-US trade growth to sustain ICC calls for security of supply chain Aussie Customs fiasco causes container pile-upc Call for nominations for transport industry awards November 2005 IMPSA makes waves in container crane market Maersk planning for 15,000 TEUs ultra large ship Lack of logistics capacity may impede India’s growth ICC calls for security of supply chain Firm develops logistics tracking solution PSA record higher growth Shanghai Port to outperform Singapore Shipowners protest EU liability law threat Indonesia regulates terminal handling charges Air freight market weakens Transport Industry Awards to be known Friday AirAsia, Sidik win Industry Awards Coordinated approach needed in training manpower December 2005 Malaysia elected to IMO Council Integrated secures Titan warehousing deal China leads in world container capacity PDZ streamline operations Malaysia urged to ratify anti piracy agreement Study finds no immediate shortage of seafarers China’s huge appetite for LNG carriers Sabah Ports to invest RM560m on equipment MMM focuses on tanker operations
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