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Apr 12, 2008 08:02 - Wallem to open shipping agency division in India
Source: The Hindu

Chennai (PTI): To tap the growing cargo movement business in India, Hong Kong-based shipping company Wallem Ship Management is planning to open a division of it shipping agency in the country through a joint venture for which it is looking for a

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Apr 12, 2008 07:50 - New giant cruise liner will initially operate in European waters
Source: Helsingin Sanomat

GRT Independence of the Seas, the third vessel in a series of giant cruise ships built in Turku, will be completed and will sail from the Aker Yards shipyard next Thursday. Unilke its earlier sister ships, the vessel will not be turning its bow toward

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Apr 12, 2008 07:45 - Cunard Drops Solo Surcharge ... Slightly
Source: Cruise Critic

It is good news because Cunard initially seemed to be abandoning single travelers with the departure of the heralded -- one of the few ships that actually have cabins designed for solo passengers, and thus do not incur an outrageous surcharge. and

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Apr 12, 2008 07:10 - Wallem to open shipping agency division in India
Source: Economictimes

CHENNAI: To tap the growing cargo movement business in India, Hong Kong-based shipping company Wallem Ship Management is planning to open a division of it shipping agency in the country through a joint venture for which it is looking for a partner. 'We

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Apr 12, 2008 06:21 - Intelsat's IPTV Platform Enhances Distribution of Video to Cruise ShipsOceania Cruises Insignia (Photo: Business Wire)
Source: DTV Pro

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, BUSINESS WIRE -- Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that Intelsat IPTV has been selected as a distribution platform for programming to cruise ships in the Americas. Wave

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Apr 12, 2008 06:16 - Intelsat's IPTV Platform Enhances Distribution of Video to Cruise ShipsOceania Cruises Insignia (Photo: Business Wire)
Source: Digital Post Production

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, BUSINESS WIRE -- Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that Intelsat IPTV has been selected as a distribution platform for programming to cruise ships in the Americas. Wave

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Apr 12, 2008 04:09 - India's ports need doubling of capacity, $25 billion in investment
Source: American Shipper

India's port sector needs $25 billion in investment by 2015, national shipping secretary APVN Sarma said Wednesday at a conference in Delhi. More than half that amount is needed for development of seaports, while the rest is required for inland waterways

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Apr 12, 2008 04:09 - French port union calls for weekly strikes
Source: American Shipper

France's port union, part of the Confdration gnrale du travail (CGT federation), on Thursday called for weekly 24-hour strikes to protest government plans to privatize seven of the nine state-run ports, Reuters reports. 'The government is taking the

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Apr 12, 2008 04:08 - Intertanko opens Brussels office, welcomes IMO's MARPOL changes
Source: American Shipper

Intertanko, the London-based association of independent tanker owners, has set up a representative office in Brussels to get 'closer to the European regulators and decision makers.' Meanwhile, the association has welcomed the International Maritime

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Apr 12, 2008 01:52 - VIETNAM'S NATIONAL SHIPPING LINES SETS HIGH TARGET FOR 2008
Source: CMD First Source

NATIONWIDE INTERNATIONAL NEWS 530 words HANOI, April 11 Asia Pulse Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) plans to invest about $3US billion in development through 2010, Vinalines Director Mai Van Phuc said.The money would mostly be invested in the

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Apr 12, 2008 00:53 - Intelsat's IPTV Platform Enhances Distribution of Video to Cruise ShipsOceania Cruises Insignia (Photo: Business Wire)
Source: Hollywood Industry

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, BUSINESS WIRE -- Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that Intelsat IPTV has been selected as a distribution platform for programming to cruise ships in the Americas. Wave

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Apr 12, 2008 00:36 - Intelsat's IPTV Platform Enhances Distribution of Video to Cruise ShipsOceania Cruises Insignia (Photo: Business Wire)
Source: Digital Game Developer

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, BUSINESS WIRE -- Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that Intelsat IPTV has been selected as a distribution platform for programming to cruise ships in the Americas. Wave

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Apr 11, 2008 23:44 - IMO reaches accord on fuel sulfur limits
Source: Pacific Shipper

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Apr 11, 2008 23:32 - Port of Houston Authority
Source: US Industry Today

Shipping Boon The Port of Houston is in the best location for receiving goods from Asia, particularly China, and shipping them out to the millions of consumers based in the Houston market and throughout the U.S. The buffalo bayou has a significant place

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Apr 11, 2008 23:10 - Intertanko welcomes IMO's MARPOL changes
Source: American Shipper

Intertanko, the London-based association of independent tanker owners, has welcomed the International Maritime Organization's revisions to MARPOL Annex VI, which will reduce permissible sulfur levels from 2010 in a bid to lower ships' harmful emissions.

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Apr 11, 2008 22:45 - cruise ship vacations and destinations
Source: Ein News

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Apr 11, 2008 22:45 - Cruise Ship Vacations -- One Husbands Opinion
Source: Ein News

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Apr 11, 2008 22:36 - Disney Cruise Line Introduces "Toy Story" Musical
Source: Modern Agent Online

Disney Cruise Line is debuting 'Toy Story-The Musical' in the Walt Disney Theatre aboard the Disney Wonder. 'Toy Story-The Musical' explores the true meaning of friendship as Buzz Lightyear and Woody transform from jealous adversaries to best friends

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Apr 11, 2008 22:36 - Cunard Marks 170 Years with New Ports, Itineraries
Source: Modern Agent Online

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria will celebrate the line's 170th year in service in 2009 with more than 60 departures calling on over 75 ports in 34 countries. Both vessels start the year with world cruises. Highlights of the 2009 schedule

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Apr 11, 2008 22:33 - Structured Asset Investors Taken Off Longshore CDO
Source: Credit Investment News

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Apr 11, 2008 20:57 - Cunard Line Celebrates 170th year with New Ports and New Itineraries for Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria's 2009 Schedule
Source: Travel Video Television News

- Following simultaneous World Cruises in early 2009, Cunard Line's flagship Queen Mary 2 and the new Queen Victoria will celebrate Cunard's 170th year in service by embarking on a series of more than 60 departures calling on over 75 ports in 34

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Apr 11, 2008 19:54 - Port of plenty
Source: The Independent

It was the treadmill crane that initially captivated me. On Harwich Green, by the town?s eastern shoreline, stands a 17th century timber device built to shift cargo and ships? parts. Like a modern crane, it has a jib from which a retractable hook

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Apr 11, 2008 19:35 - Intelsat's IPTV Platform Enhances Distribution of Video to Cruise Ships
Source: Ein News

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Apr 11, 2008 19:17 - Ocean cargo: U.S. shippers and port authorities had championed Colombia trade agreement prior to House vote
Source: Logistics Management

Ocean cargo: U.S. shippers and port authorities had championed Colombia trade agreement prior to House vote Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor -- , 4/11/2008 WASHINGTON Shippers represented by two major lobbying groups joined the (AAPA) in strong support

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Apr 11, 2008 18:57 - Intelsat's IPTV Platform Enhances Distribution of Video to Cruise ShipsOceania Cruises Insignia (Photo: Business Wire)
Source: HD Issues

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, BUSINESS WIRE -- Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that Intelsat IPTV has been selected as a distribution platform for programming to cruise ships in the Americas. Wave

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Apr 11, 2008 18:10 - Railroad shipping: AAR says carload freight up and intermodal down
Source: Logistics Management

WASHINGTON Weekly carload freight, which does not include intermodal data, came in at 330,371 cars, up 3.6 percent from the same timeframe last year. And carload freight loadings were up 7.5 percent in the West and down 1.3 percent in the East.

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Apr 11, 2008 17:59 - S Korea's STX Pan Ocean To Add Two Container Ships To Fleet
Source: Yahoo! News Australia

SEOUL, April 10 Asia Pulse - STX Pan Ocean Co. (KSE:011810), South Korea's top bulk carrier, said Thursday that it plans to spend 288 billion won (US$295 million) to add two container ships to its fleet by 2012. Early this year, the shipper said it plans

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Apr 11, 2008 17:46 - Portland receives post-Panamax
Source: KHL Group

The Port of Portland's fourth post-Panamax container crane arrived on Monday, following a month long, 9,334 km trip from China to the US, according to local media. The post-Panamax, named as such because it is too wide to fit through the Panama Canal,

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Apr 11, 2008 17:01 - Royal Caribbean Opens 2009 Alaska Cruise Season
Source: TRIPinfo.com

Continuing Legacy of Sailing the Region, Guests Delve Deeper into Alaska Wilderness with Cruisetour Extensions MIAMI, FL ? Announcing its 20th consecutive season in the region, Royal Caribbean International today unveiled its 2009 Alaska cruise

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Apr 11, 2008 16:43 - Intelsat's IPTV Platform Enhances Distribution of Video to Cruise Ships
Source: TMC Net

PEMBROKE, Bermuda --(Business Wire)-- Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that Intelsat IPTV has been selected as a distribution platform for programming to cruise ships in the Americas. Wave

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