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Chamber urges conclusion to U.S.-Australia FTA

Dezenski to head DHS cargo and trade policy unit

ACE test to focus on monthly payment process

Phoenix International opens 2 more offices in China

Environmental groups criticize Britain port expansion proposals

Inland waterways, port authorities want more funds for maintenance

Maersk Sealand leaves U.S./Caribbean agreement

Rickmers adds U.K. calls to round-the-world service

GAC, Ultramar ship agencies cooperate

“K” Line opens an office in Beijing

Management reshuffle at Crowley Liner Services division

Crowley names Sweeney VP of Far East operations

Lufthansa, DHL tighten joint network

Lufthansa: 2004 shapes up as good year for air freight

U.S. cargo pilots can request firearm privileges

Bush administration remains firm on transportation spending plan

$2.5 billion requested for Millennium Challenge Account in FY 2005

Bush wants tougher agriculture, food security measures

Conference to rebuild Liberia held at UN headquarters

Phillips-Van Heusen selects GT Nexus’ hosted software

U.S. ports seek $400 million annually in federal port grants

APM Terminals joins U.S. security group

Suez Canal terminal picks GTS support software

P&O Nedlloyd sees “no negatives” in public listing

Maersk Sealand adds Muscat to U.S./Middle East/India service

Bunker charges rise in several trades

CP Ships appoints Fortune director of environmental services

Japanese cargo airline to buy three Boeing freighters

Industry associations request U.S. Customs cargo rules amendments

Bush budget boosts spending for Customs programs

CITA drops visa requirements for some Chinese, Mexican textiles

U.S., Canada continue border security consultations

Homeland Security sets meeting for Customs advisory panel

USCO Logistics takes name of parent company

Nedlloyd acquires P&O’s 50% stake in P&ONL

International Shipholding doubles 4th-quarter net income

Atlas Air to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Strike forces SAS to cancel flights

CSX official takes White House position

N.J. shipper agrees to pay $400,000 fine to Commerce

U.S., Bahrain start free trade agreement negotiations

USDA extends cold treatment times against Medfly

U.S. military to hold transportation/logistics conference

ITC reviews U.S./sub-Saharan Africa trade and development policy

Census seeks more wholesale manufacturing data

USDA seeks comments for proposed imports of Mexican potatoes

Five California citrus growers seek USDA trade help

Northcut picked as new AAEI president

Hamburg outlines container expansion program

Boardley appointed president of P&O Ports Canada

Melbridge ceases operations

Europe/Middle East carriers raise bunker charge, rates

Rise in international packages, rates lift UPS profits

Consolidated Freightways makes final exit from trucking

DOT secretary Mineta unveils transportation services index

Sen. Grassley turns up heat on Mexico’s treatment of U.S. corn syrup

Log-Net plans user conference in Orlando

Christian Gibson, forklift inventor, dies at 89

Cargo security manual published

Danzas, BDP file petitions for service contract exemptions

ILA, U.S. Maritime Alliance report contract progress

Singapore still world’s busiest port in vessel tonnage

Port of Vancouver container traffic rose 6% in 2003

Jeddah terminal’s growth prompts investment

APM Terminals, Eimskip sign Aarhus contract

U.S.-South Europe conference raises eastbound rates

Hyundai reports record January results from tankers

Cargo loading belt cited in “Rocknes” capsizing

Canadian National boosts profits despite dip in revenue

Report identifies rebound in European logistics takeovers

CORRECTION: NCB warns of fires, explosions involving resin

FMC reviews, revokes intermediaries licenses

Pacific Coast Council elects Maggie Smith as president

Port of Gdansk, U.K. operator sign lease agreement

Cochin short-lists seven bidders for new box terminal

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allows dredging for Columbia River

TACA plans rate hikes amid eastbound trade recovery

Piracy attacks on ships soar

“Rocknes” grounded on prior voyage

Mineta: Airport capacity is key to U.S. aviation supremacy

Hamre to head U.S. advisory panel on aviation

U.S. to regulate safety of intermodal chassis

Web site for logistics professional advancement launched

China buys x-ray machines

U.S. Coast Guard seeks more police powers

Port of Montreal traffic up 5% in 2003

Port of Houston says Bayport project still on schedule

Georgia ports add security lighting

P&O Nedlloyd CEO says IPO is “just one option”

Transpacific shipping lines reaffirm rate increases

OSG raises $115 million in new equity

OOCL christens third 8,063-TEU ship

Greek ship sinks as storms close Suez Canal

CNF 2003 profits drop in despite operational gains

RailAmerica finalizes deal for Michigan railroad

Canadian National workers ratify new contract

Sen. Clinton opposes Seaway expansion

CNF elects new chairman

Costa Rica joins CAFTA, regional free trade pact

International trading companies see secondary benefits from C-TPAT