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Hanjin posts US$731 million loss, sales fall 1pc, volumes grow 12pc in 2011

2012-02-01T10:49:00.001+07:00

HANJIN Shipping, South Korea's biggest and the world's ninth largest container liners, have posted its 2011 results with a net loss of KRW823.9 billion (US$731 million), an operating loss of KRW492.6 billion due to high fuel costs and decline in freight rates.

Its full-year 2011 container volumes rose 12.4 per cent year on year, but the total sales were down 1.1 per cent to KRW9.52 trillion. This reflects that the negative operating factors have eroded profitability.

Hanjin's container division recorded an operating loss of KRW550 billion, said the company statement, because of high oil prices, soft freight rates and too much tonnage afloat.

The bulk division posted 4.9 per cent year-on-year growth in operating profit at KRW53.5 billion, due to the recovery in freight rates and 35.1 per cent cargo volume rise in the dedicated vessel section.

Hanjin believes the oversupply problem will persist in 2012 due to continuous deployment of mega-sized vessels.

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GARUDA INDONESIA reduce flight frequency Jakarta – Amsterdam

2012-01-30T10:47:00.001+07:00

Garuda Indonesia to reduce the frequency of flights from Jakarta to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, due to the economic crisis in the European region. But the airline will begin to open two new routes namely to Haneda, Tokyo and Taipei, Taiwan.

"In line with economic conditions in Europe which is still in recession, beginning March 1st, Garuda Indonesia will reduce the frequency of its flights to Europe /Amsterdam from seven to four times a week," said VP of Corporate Communication Garuda Indonesia, Pujobroto.

Pujobroto explained the next flight to Amsterdam will served by Garuda Indonesia on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from Jakarta. From Amsterdam is served every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, using A330-200 aircraft.

Pujobroto added in the line with an increase in market potential for a flight to Tokyo and Taipei, as from 27 April Garuda Indonesia will open a new route from Denpasar to Haneda (Tokyo), and on May 19, from Jakarta to Taipei. At the same time will also increase the frequency of Garuda Indonesia flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur from twice to three times per day starting in February.

Denpasar - Haneda flights will be served five times per week (every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) with a scheduled departure from Denpasar (GA 886) at 15.30 AM and arrive at Haneda at 23.30 LT. The plane will fly back from Haneda (GA 887) at 01.00 LT and arrive in Denpasar at 07.00 WITA, using Airbus 330-300 aircraft with a capacity of 257 passenger seats (42 executive class and 215 economy class).

Jakarta - Taipei flights will be served every day (seven times a week) with a scheduled departure from Jakarta (GA 852) at 23:45 pm and arrive in Taipei at 06:15 LT, then fly back from Taipei (GA 853) at 07:15 LT and arrive in Jakarta at 11:35 pm, using Boeing 737-800 New Generation (NG).

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AIRASIA Opens Direct Flight Kuala Lumpur-Sydney

2012-01-24T14:46:00.001+07:00

AirAsia X, an affiliate of AirAsia, expanded its network in Australia with the launch of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney.

In its maiden flight on April 1, 2012, AirAsia X offers fare airline seat, ranging from IDR 607.000 (one way) for economy class and start from IDR 3.047.000 each way for flights with Premium Fly Flatbed.

"The opening of routes from the hub in Kuala Lumpur to Sydney is the culmination of our dreams and all associated with AirAsia X, in particular the Group CEO of AirAsia, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes," said AirAsia X CEO Azran Osman Rani.

He believes in the last 4 years the company can do things that seem impossible to do.

The launch of new routes announced by AirAsia X CEO, Azran Osman-Rani, AirAsia X Chairman, Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Destination New South Wales CEO, Sandra Chipchase, Sydney Airport Executive Director of Aviation Services, Shelley Roberts, representatives from the tourism department.

Azran added from 1 April 2012, AirAsia X, an affiliate of AirAsia who serve long-haul flights, will fly daily from their hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kingsford Smith, Sydney.

With the opening of Kuala Lumpur – Sydney route, passengers will be able to perform advanced flight to more than 80 destinations through 165 owned by AirAsia routes to countries in Asia and beyond.

Sydney became the fourth AirAsia X destinations in Australia after the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Perth. This route as well be the only low cost direct flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur.

According to him, Australia is a major market share for AirAsia X, and Sydney route has long been a priority of the company due to high demand from the users of air travel services.

"Our goal is to make the journey to international destinations become more affordable for all people, and now our passengers will be able to explore Sydney, Australia and other areas with our extensive route network and at an affordable cost," he said.

He was optimistic that the new route is able to follow the success of the route that had been launched earlier, namely the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Perth.

Azran explains fly-thru service will be available for those who will fly to Sydney from Indonesia (Bali, Medan, Surabaya and Jakarta), Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket), Singapore, and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City). This service also allows passengers to buy an airline seat for the two routes at once via Kuala Lumpur.

AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the launch of the new route is not only good news for its customers, but also for the tourism industry, particularly in Sydney.

"Sydney is also AirAsia X has become a priority because of high demand for direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to the city," he added.

Kuala Lumpur - Sydney route to start operations using aircraft type Airbus A330-300 with a configuration of 12 seats and 365 flatbed Premium fly economy class seats.

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TANJUNG PRIOK to get new IT system to ease congestion

2012-01-22T15:12:00.001+07:00

State-owned port operator Pelindo II will install a new information technology system at Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta, the country's main shipment gateway, in the middle of this year to help ease congestion, reported the Jakarta Post.

Pelindo II president director Richard Joost Lino said that his company would use the IT system to monitor vessel traffic online.

"With this system, we can ease vessel congestion as well as decrease the number of vessel collisions. The system will make the work flow at Tanjung Priok port more effective and efficient," Lino said.

Pelindo II has allocated US$11.55 million to build the IT system, he said.

By the end of 2011, container traffic at the port had reached 5.47 million TEUs, surpassing the maximum capacity of five million TEUs. In 2009, traffic was at 3.7 million TEUs and in 2010 at 4.7 million TEUs.

"We have also converted a 1,000 sq m plot of land in Terminal three into an international container terminal to help ease the traffic," he said.

Pelindo II will inform the port's service users about the IT system, and expects them to fully adapt to the system within six months, he added.

"We must be able to decrease the container idle time from six days to three days in near future," he said.

Pelindo II will also install the vessel traffic information system at Palembang, Pontianak, and Jambi ports in 2013, he said.

Pelindo II has also been mulling buying new container loading cranes, comprising two quay container cranes (QCC) and 11 luffing container cranes.

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Container transit in Singapore continued to decrease

2012-01-19T09:37:00.001+07:00

The volume containers which transit at the Port of Singapore continued to decrease. In 2009 as many as 60-65 percent of containers from Tanjung Priok, Jakarta has to transit in Singapore, while in 2010 only 20 percent, but now only 18 percent. In 2011, Pelindo II has discharged nearly 6 million units of 20-foot container.

"This accomplishment is due to the better performance of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, the equipments more complete. The container to East Asia has shipped without transit in Singapore, "said Director of PT Pelindo II, RJ Lino.

Lino said in 2012 Pelindo II is also working to achieve the standard port of the world. "In the ports of the world, after (vessel) berthing, only took 15 minutes for loading and unloading. In Tanjung Priok still need 15-30 minutes, but at the other Indonesia ports it took two hours, "he said.

Lino asserted, Pelindo II will help the government accelerate work Inaport site so that standard is reached. "What also becomes the bottleneck is the desire to go up and down the quarantine on all vessels. That's a long time, "he said.

At the end of 2012, said Lino, Pelindo has finished installing vessel traffic information system (VTIS). With the device, vessel traffic can be regulated electronically, with no radio communication.

The bottom line, says Lino, all efforts aimed at revamping ports to reduce costs and optimize the logistics of port infrastructure without having to invest too big.
"In February 2012, a container vessel with a capacity of 5000 TEUs will be bert at Tanjung Priok, Jakarta. Soon, container vessel with a capacity of 6000 TEU will also come. With a large vessel, transiting in Singapore no longer needed, "said Lino.

Shipping industry observers from Sepuluh November Institute of Technology, Saut Gurning said, if the Korea, China, and Japan destination without having to transit in Singapore, logistics costs are more competitive.

"The container vessel which more likely to stop at Tanjung Priok, Jakarta is interesting from economies of scale. More efficient. However, it should be noted, not only the size of vessel that are important, but also requires the availability of routes and frequencies are competitive, "said Saut Gurning.

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Garuda Indonesia Targets 21% Growth in Revenue

2012-01-14T10:41:00.001+07:00

PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk expects revenue to grow 21% in 2012 to Rp32, 8 trillion from the position last year Rp21, 7 billion (unaudited).

"Garuda Indonesia closed the year 2011 with earned income (unaudited) IDR 27, 1 trillion. Revenue increased 39% compared to the period of 2010 amounted to IDR 19, 5 billion. Increased revenues (unaudited) was successfully achieved through the expansion of the company's operations through the program "Quantum Leap" and through the company's efficiency programs as well as through the utilization of assets, "said Director of Garuda Indonesia Emirsyah Satar.

Satar added to achieve a target turnover in 2012, Garuda Indonesia prepares capital expenditures IDR 1, 43 trillion or an increase of 2010 amounted to IDR 906 billion. "Capital spending is outside the aircraft deposit payments," he said.

During 2011, Garuda Indonesia succeeded in carrying 17.1 million passengers, ie as many as 13.9 million domestic passenger, international passenger 3.2 million, an increase of 36.8% compared to 12.53 million passengers in 2010. Production capacity (availability seat kilometer / ASK) in 2011 also increased by 26% to 32.5 billion compared to 25.77 billion in 2010.

In addition, passenger yield increased by 12.4% to U.S. $ 0.0963 (9.63 U.S. cents) compared to 2010, which amounted to U.S. 8.6 cents. "International flights contributed 46% to the total turnover of the company, and this year an estimated 50%," he said.

In the period 2011, Garuda Indonesia also managed to increase its market share (market share) in the domestic market to 28.3%, an increase of 5% over the same period last year of 23.7%.

In industry, the domestic air passenger market in 2011 grew by 16%, but Garuda Indonesia passenger market increased significantly by 36%, higher than any other airline increased an average of 9%.

International passenger market grew 12% with Garuda Indonesia successfully grow 29.5% at 8% over other airlines. Finance Director Garuda Indonesia, Elisa Lumbantoruan said in 2012 it was budgeted to pay debt of U.S. $ 131 million, the debt position of U.S. $ 512 million at the end of 2011, up from U.S. $ 476 million because in 2011 there is a new loan of U.S. $ 50 million.

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MOL president warns of 'prolonged harsh' business environment

2012-01-10T09:50:00.001+07:00

MOL president Koichi Muto says last March's Japanese earthquake has hit his company hard, compounding the effect of a deteriorating business environment, which coupled with a strong yen, high fuel prices and sinking rates due to oversupply, are combining to create an industry-wide downturn.

As a result, the first half of fiscal 2011 saw the biggest loss the group has ever suffered.

"The management environment surrounding MOL remains unpredictable and clouded by imminent oversupply of vessels as more new ships reach completion, and slumping business sentiment. These factors are expected to impact containership operations, especially, where conditions are extremely harsh with the impending completion of a large number of ultra large containerships, and the prolonged slump in the economies of Europe and the US," said Mr Muto.

"Large-scale completion of new vessels is expected to continue this year, so we should prepare ourselves for a prolonged harsh business environment, and approach it with due care," he warned.

"After 2013, however, the number of new vessels completed is expected to level off, providing light at the end of the tunnel. Over the medium to long term, we predict that the excessive production capacity of shipyards in China, two-thirds of which is privately operated, will be brought into balance by the market mechanism, and we expect the oversupply of ships to be relieved," said Mr Muto.

Talking about ensuring the survival of the company he identified four key areas to strengthen, namely to provide safe transportation services at a competitive price while effectively reducing the shipping impact on the environment.

The second key area is its financial performance. To strive to improve the balance sheet and cash flow in the short term through persistent efforts to trim costs and other measures. Thirdly, its performance, in terms of ensuring that cargo is delivered in perfect condition and on time. The fourth area for improvement is sales with the goal being to build stronger relationships with customers.

With regards to slow steaming, last year most MOL ships made more diligent efforts to apply slow steaming. Mr Muto said this practice not only reduces fuel consumption, but is also expected to help mitigate the impact of oversupply in vessels and help the environment.

These sentiments were echoed by in a speech from NYK president Yasumi Kudo: "Since stagnant demand in the west and oversupply of mega-ships are predicted, our ordering of new containerships should be suspended for a while, and a light-asset business model should be adopted whereby vessels and space would be leased as needed, thereby minimising downside risks and sustaining business," he said.

According to the NYK head, strong growth in emerging economies such as in Asia would be important for the carrier, in light of the difficult economic and trading conditions currently in Europe and the US.

"I am confident that we are heading in the right direction to grow further by differentiating ourselves and focusing on emerging markets such as Asia," said Mr Kudo.

"When we focus on the emerging countries we see a different outlook ... rapid economic growth in Asia and the developing countries, which account for more than half the population of the world, is the biggest opportunity, without any doubt.

"We cannot deny the risk of weaker demand in the west having a negative effect on Asia, which largely depends on exports. However, growing demand in Asia will be the key to strong growth in the region and overcoming the slump in the west.

"Now we see a major shift in the trend, Asia is no longer only an exporting region, but creating an enormous consumer market surpassing the US or Europe," he said.

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Semester II 2011, INDONESIA Airline On Time Performance Down

2012-01-07T12:08:00.001+07:00

Having had time to improve in the first half of 2011, the Indonesia airlines On Time Performance (OTP) again deteriorated in the period from July to November 2011. From the provisional data collected by the Ministry of Transportation, five airlines with a market share of more than two percent, their OTP was down. Only OTP’s Batavia Air has increased.

Five airlines that dropped the On Time Performance are Garuda Indonesia Airline, Lion Air, Indonesia AirAsia, Merpati Airlines and Sriwijaya Air. Garuda Indonesia down from 86.22 percent in the first half to 82.51 percent. Lion Air fell from 70.16 percent to 62.72 percent. Indonesia AirAsia fell from 72.90 percent to 68.92 percent. Merpati Airlines down from 72.36 percent to 63.72 percent. Sriwijaya Air also fell from 76.17 percent to 62.31 percent. While Batavia Air rose from 70.53 percent to 73.95 percent.

While the average airline On Time Performance period from January to November 2011 are as follows: Garuda Indonesia 84.36 percent, Batavia Air 72.08 percent, Lion Air 66.78 percent, Indonesia AirAsia 71.09 percent, Merpati Airlines 68.43 percent and Sriwijaya Air 69 , 87 per cent.

According to the Acting Director of Air Transport Directorate of Civil Aviation, Joko Murjatmojo, the data is processed from the authorities and airport management reports and reports from the relevant airline. "Counting begins when the aircraft is driven toward to runway," said Joko. Joko also added that the delay under 15 minutes are not counted.

Director General of Civil Aviation Ministry of Transportation, Herry Bakti set out four categories for the achievement of On Time Performance of the airlines. That is excellent category for OTP above 90 percent, the green category for 80-90 percent OTP, yellow category for 70-80 percent and red category for OTP below 70 percent.

Based on the above data, there is no airline that have excellent OTP category. Even the majority of the OTP are red categorized. Ministry of Transportation has been trying to foster the airline to improve its On Time Performance. Among the published Permenhub No. 77 of 2011 which was then updated with Permenhub No. 92 Year 2011 regarding Responsibility of Carrier Air Transport. In these rules, if the airline has been delayed more than 4 hours, are required to provide indemnity compensation valued at IDR 300,000 per passenger.

Ministry of Transportation has also ordered Lion Air to reduce the number of flights so as to improve its On Time Performance.

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CITILINK’s air operation certificate will be issue this month

2012-01-05T09:54:00.001+07:00

Ministry of Transportation confirmed that it will issue a air operation certificate or SIUP of PT Citilink Indonesia, a subsidiary of PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk, in this month.

"If there is no problem, Citilink’s SIUP will soon come out this month. Garuda Indonesia Itself has established PT Citilink Indonesia, so the management is able to more quickly, "said PLT Director of Air Transport Directorate General of Civil Aviation Ministry of Transportation Djoko Muratmodjo, Wednesday, January 4, 2012.

He added Citilink operating license issuance process is now entering the final stage of correction, especially related to the airline's business plan. "Later, based on a business plan that made it, Citilink shall deposit initial capital into the bank. Proof of deposit deposit is sent to Ministry of Transportation and became one of the conditions for issuing of the SIUP, "he said.

Finance Director of Garuda Indonesia, Elisa Lumbantoruan said it had prepared all of the requirements for discharge SIUP. "We're ready, even send other requirements are met, capital, and the terms of the plane," she said.

Previously, Garuda Indonesia management targets in the first quarter of 2011 will stand with PT Citilink Indonesia which have Business License and Air Operation Certificate (AOC) is separate from Garuda Indonesia. Citilink is a subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, which serves low-fare airlines or low cost carrier (LCC).

Citilink currently has 10 aircraft. In 2012 will be operated 20 aircraft. By the end of October 2011 the number of passengers Citilink 1.26 million. The plan uses a fleet type of A320 for the next 5 years.

Garuda Indonesia President Director, Emirsyah Satar previously said it targets the separation of Citilink from the particular division into a separate subsidiary began the quarter I/2012. "Spin off [separation of Citilink] has targeted for completion on the first quarter of 2012, now is still a process," said Emirsyah. In the early flying after the spin off, Emirsyah target operates 10 aircraft with a new look or new livery.

"Until the end of 2011, there are 10 units of aircraft to Citilink which consists of 4 units of Airbus and 6 units of Boeing, while at the end of 2012 will amount to 20 units. Furthermore, we will increase because we have order other 25 units," said Emirsyah.

He added, Citilink will be able to increase the number of passengers that will be accumulated to the parent company Garuda Indonesia. "Until the end of 2011, Garuda Indonesia predicted to carry 17 million passengers, up 37%. Until November, the number of passengers Garuda Indonesia and Citilink has reached 15.5 million. Contributions from Citilink is still small, "he said.

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MSC and Hamburg Sud merge Mediterranean-east coast South American strings

2011-12-28T12:31:00.001+07:00

GERMANY's Hamburg Sud and Geneva's Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) will merge their Med-east coast South America services into one from mid-January.

The revised rotation will be Valencia, Gioia Tauro, Livorno, Genoa, Marseilles-Fos, Barcelona, Valencia, Suape, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rio Grande, Navegantes, Itapoa, Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Suape, Tangiers and back to Valencia.

The eight-ship will have seven vessels from MSC and one from Hamburg Sud, averaging 5,900 TEU.

Hamburg Sud now operates a service with CMA CGM, CSAV, and Zim with a rotation of Valencia, Tarragona, Livorno, Genoa, Vado Ligure, Barcelona, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Itajai, Paranagua, Santos, Pecem, Tangiers and back to Valencia.

The MSC loop rotates through Valencia, Sines, Las Palmas, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Navegantes, Paranagua, Rio Grande, Santos and back to Valencia, deploying six MSC vessels averaging 5,341 TEU.

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In 2012, Merpati Nusantara Airlines will add to the fleet

2011-12-22T14:30:00.001+07:00

PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines will add to its fleet beginning 2012. This company will allocate at least IDR 224.4 billion to bring the aircraft in the period 2012 to 2014.
According to Director of Operations Merpati Nusantara Airlines, Asep Eka Nugraha, funds used for the addition of the fleet reaches 40% of the total State Capital funds (PMN) to IDR 561 billion disbursed by the government to the state-owned company.

For the initial stage, it will bring 14 units of Boeing B737 series aircraft through a lease in 2012. The plane will come gradually from February to December 2012. With the addition of 14 aircraft, the total aircraft of Merpati Nusantara Airlines at the end of 2012 a total of 44 units. "We will bring dozens of aircraft, for the early stages of 2012 we bring 14 Boeing B737 series," Asep said when re-opening the Merpati Airlines flight route Jakarta - Pangkalpinang in Pangkalpinang.

Asep reveal, the revitalization of the fleet is needed in line with the Merpati Airlines plans to re-route flights serve in Indonesia's western region. "The plane was scheduled to reinforce additional routes in the western parts of Indonesia such as Medan, Kalimantan and other west regions of Indonesia," said Asep.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday (21/12), Merpati Nusantara Airlines re-serving the route flight from Jakarta to Pangkalpinang after being abandoned since 1998. The inaugural flight carried out by Boeing B737-300 aircraft. Flights on the route was done once a day, ie from Jakarta at 15:50 pm and from Pangkalpinang 17.30 pm.

"In return flight for the first time with Boeing B737-300 aircraft with a capacity of 132 seats, the passenger load factor more than 90%. Going forward, we targeted load factor could be stabilized at 80%," he explained.

Reopening of this route is expected to support the Bangka Belitung community for ease of air transportation. "According to our mission to continue to connect the archipelago," said Asep.

Governor of the province of the Bangka Belitung, Eko Maulana Ali said the move of Merpati Airlines are interconnected economy helped open Bangka Belitung. "With the airlines that fly to Pangkalpinang, can support the flow of both passenger transport and goods, especially to Jakarta," he said after the ceremony welcoming the first flight of Merpati Airlines to Pangkalpinang.

According to Eko until now, there are three airlines that fly to the Bangka Belitung, such as Garuda Indonesia, Batavia Airlines, and Sriwijaya Airlines. With the incoming of Merpati Nusantara Airlines, then total are four airlines that will serve the airport Depati Amir, Pangkalpinang. On average there are about 3,800 daily passengers.

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Maersk Line adds Le Havre, Hamburg, Zeebrugge to Daily Maersk from February

2011-12-21T10:59:00.001+07:00

DANISH shipping giant Maersk Line has announced it will add port calls at Le Havre, Hamburg and Zeebrugge in February in its Daily Maersk service to enhance its "conveyor belt" concept on its main Asia-Europe route.

The service requires a 26-day transit from Shanghai to Zeebrugge and Le Havre and 28 days to Hamburg, reports Newark's Journal of Commerce, adding that Maersk has ended its vessel sharing agreement with CMA CGM after the newly announced CMA CGM-MSC alliance.

Said Maersk's vice president of Europe service Vincent Clerc: "The cancellation of the vessel sharing agreement ... offered us another opportunity to look at how we serve customers moving cargo between Asia and north Europe.

"We found that without CMA we could actually offer an enhanced service to more customers in more corridors and maintain our promise on the Daily Maersk corridors. So that is what we did."

CMA CGM chief financial officer Michel Sirat said the key aim of forming an alliance with MSC is to upgrade services so that the two carriers can compete with Maersk.

The 13,092-TEU Maersk Edison will be responsible for the last sailing in the vessel sharing agreement with CMA CGM, with a cut-off in Ningbo, China on February 16.

The world's largest carriers said it will offer a new Asia-Mediterranean service to replace the one partnering with CMA CGM now.

The report said shippers will benefit from shorter transit times and higher reliability. But they cannot receive cash compensation for late guaranteed deliveries available on the Daily Maersk service connecting four Asian ports with Bremerhaven, Rotterdam and Felixstowe.

Daily Maersk currently deploys 70 ships, offering daily Asia-Europe service seven days a week between Ningbo, Shanghai, Shenzhen-Yantian, Tanjung Pelepas and northern Europe.

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Strengthen the domestic market, AirAsia open a new route from Surabaya

2011-12-13T09:16:00.001+07:00

The airlines company, Indonesia AirAsia continues to strengthen domestic routes. On February 14, 2012, Indonesia AirAsia will open a new domestic route flights, Surabaya – Bandung and Surabaya – Denpasar.

"In addition to our commitment to develop the domestic routes, the second launch of this route is also our responsibility to encourage tourism and the economy of the archipelago," said Dharmadi, the President Director of AirAsia Indonesia on Monday (12/12).

Surabaya is the second largest city in Indonesia. Capital city of East Java's economy is based on the industrial sector and services trade, as well as the home of creative industries in the number of sectors, including advertising, architecture, crafts, interactive entertainment, publishing and printing.

Meanwhile, Bandung, according Dharmadi, known as the "Emerging Creative City" that offers a diverse product distributions, soap opera production houses, and culinary. The young generation of Bandung which will be full of innovative ideas has pushed the creative industries in the city is growing very rapidly.

Similar to Bandung, Bali also has the attraction of creative industries is unusually large, but rather based on local culture. Besides being a favorite tourist destination in the world, the island is also famous for its performances of traditional performing arts and antiques.

"With the new route Surabaya - Bandung and Surabaya - Denpasar, then Bandung, Bali and Surabaya are connected directly. Domestic connectivity is expected to facilitate and enhance the creative market exchanges among the three cities, "said Dharmadi. Previously, AirAsia already opened Surabaya – Medan route in 2010 and Jakarta to Semarang route.

For information, in the year 2012, AirAsia plans to increase market share in Indonesia from 3% to 10% and the target number of passengers to 6.2 million people. To achieve that, AirAsia has ordered 21 Airbus A-320 until later in 2016. In addition, AirAsia also began aggressively to open domestic routes in Indonesia.

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Hard-hit by the global crisis, the INDONESIA value of EXPORT in 2012 could be down 20%

2011-12-10T11:28:00.001+07:00

Weakening global economic conditions worsened in Europe and the United States (U.S.), making the Ministry of Commerce (Ministry of Trade) must prepare a worst case scenario that the exports of 2012 will go down.

Director General of Foreign Trade Ministry of Trade, Deddy Saleh, said that, if the debt crisis in Europe continues to drag on and the budget deficit in the U.S. is still a constraint weakening demand from Indonesia, the performance of the export value in 2012 could drop up to 20%.

Ministry of Trade predict the realization of the value of exports in 2011 could reach U.S. $ 200 billion. That means, the value of exports in the next year could be only about U.S. $ 160 billion. "But the optimistic predictions of our exports in 2012 will only drop 10% or at least stagnate it is good," said Deddy.

The manufacturing sector is predicted to be the sectors hardest hit by the global crisis in the next year. Meanwhile, exports of primary commodities such as crude palm oil (CPO) can still continue. Because Europe must inevitably take the CPO so that they must continue to import.

Impact of world economic slowdown on the Indonesia export performance is starting to look real. For instance, the total export value in October 2011 decreased 4.2% to U.S. $ 16.8 billion than the previous month. However,realization of export from January to October 2011 is still up 34.9% over the same period in 2010.

Meanwhile, Indonesia's exports to the EU in October 2011 rose 6.2% compared to September 2011. And Indonesia's exports for the same period to the United States is still growing 17.2%.

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MSC announces first batch of revamped services with CMA CGM

2011-12-08T13:52:00.001+07:00

THE Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's second largest carrier, has announced its first batch of revised Asia-Europe services jointly run with CMA CGM under its new partnership with the world's third largest container carrier.

MSC hopes to reduce capacity under the new arrangement. The three new joint Asia-Europe services will be launched at the outset of March next year, reported Newark's Journal of Commerce, adding that MSC will also revamp its port rotations of its current Silk and Lion services.

The first new service is the Swan string, which will be run by CMA CGM with eleven 11,400-TEU vessels. Its port rotation is Xingang, Busan, Qingdao, Shanghai, Xiamen, Singapore, Port Kelang, Tangiers, Le Havre, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Antwerp, Zeebrugge, Beirut, Jeddah, Port Kelang, Singapore and back to Xingang.

Next is the Condor service, which will be operated by MSC with eleven 4,000-TEU ships and call at Ningbo, Shanghai, Gaungzhou-Nansha, Hong Kong, Shenzhen-Chiwan, Shenzhen-Yantian, Vung Tau, Southampton, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre, Malta, Korfakkan, Port Kelang, Singapore, Shenzhen-Yantian and back to Ningbo.

The third one is the Jade loop, which will be jointly operated by the two carriers with nine 9,500-TEU vessels. Its calls include: Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Shenzhen-Chiwan, Shenzhen-Yantian, Singapore, Port Kelang, Gioia Tauro, Malta, Tangiers, Port Kelang, Singapore, Vung Tau and back to Shanghai.

For MSC's existing Silk and Lion services, MSC will also undergo rotation changes.

The Silk Service will be run by eleven 14,000-TEU ships with the following rotation: Dalian, Xingang, Kwang Yang, Busan, Qingdao, Ningbo, Shanghai, Singapore, Port Kelang, Felixstowe, Zeebrugge, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Southampton, Valencia, Jebel Ali, Singapore, Hong Kong and back to Dalian;

For the Lion Service, MSC will deploy eleven 14,000-TEU ships, with the following rotation: Ningbo, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shenzhen-Chiwan, Shenzhen-Yantian, Sines, Le Havre, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Felixstowe, Gioia Tauro, Singapore, Shenzhen-Chiwan, Xiamen and back to Ningbo.

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GARUDA INDONESIA target in 2015

2011-11-26T14:06:00.001+07:00

Garuda Indonesia is targeting 35.2 million passengers in 2015.

Emirsyah Satar, president director of PT Garuda Indonesia, said that Indonesia's economy is getting better so that the target would be overtaken. "Target will also need the support infrastructure, such as access to the airport by road and train," he said.

Meanwhile, Garuda Indonesia passenger target this year reached as many as 17 million passengers. Target passengers as much as it is included with the passengers from Citilink.

In order for an aircraft passenger comfort stay awake, PT Angkasa Pura II is currently reviewing the development of Soekarno Hatta airport. "There are land acquisition to expand the Soekarno Hatta Airport," said Tri Sunoko President Director of PT Angkasa Pura II.

Land acquisition is estimated according to the Tri require a land area of 830 ha. and expected to require an investment cost of IDR 6-7 trillion. This land acquisition for airport expansion is predicted to be completed in 2014.

Meanwhile, now there are several parties interested in being an investor. "Among these are Airport GMR,GVK Group, Incheon International Airport," said Tri. [Garuda Indonesia target in 2015]

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LION AIR to buy 230 Boeing aircraft worth US$ 21.7 billion

2011-11-19T11:01:00.001+07:00

Lion Air has signed a purchase of 230 new types of aircraft made by Boeing Co.. Purchase of 737 aircraft jetliner amounted to U.S. $ 21.7 billion is the biggest deal for Boeing.

Purchase agreement will be signed on Friday (18 / 1). U.S. President Barack Obama is following the ASEAN Summit to witness the signing of the sale and purchase contract.

In this sale, Lion Air will buy 201 737 MAX aircraft with engine has been upgraded. In addition, the Indonesia national airline will also buy 29 737-900s air craft types.

Lion Air President Director Rusdi Kirana said the new aircraft that have advanced technology and highly efficient Lion Air will help develop low-cost carrier. "The addition of these aircraft will also add new routes," he said, Friday (18/11).

RBC Capital Markets analyst Rob Stallard said, the purchase of plane by Lion Air made as an big deal for Boeing. "It means a lot to improve security to Boeing and MAX," he said.

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AirAsia will move its regional office to Jakarta

2011-11-18T08:46:00.001+07:00

Low-cost carrier, AirAsia has said it will focus work on the ASEAN market. Unmitigated AirAsia will move its regional office to Jakarta next year.

"We want to be the ASEAN airline. We probably bring most ASEAN passengers than other airlines, "said CEO of Air Asia, Tony Frenandes at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua, on Thursday (17/11).

AirAsia's regional offices will move from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta. The launch of the new office itself will take place in January 2012. Tony said AirAsia moved into offices in Jakarta because the office was located ASEAN secretariat in Jakarta. "We want to show that we are no longer a carrier of Malaysia, Thailand, or Indonesia. But we are an ASEAN airline, "he said.

In addition to moving his office, AirAsia will add approximately 100 of the aircraft next year. These planes will serve particular routes in ASEAN. "The problem is, every airline is now looking for the plane. It is a nice problem, "he said. Tony adds, AirAsia is targeting growth of its business was not too affected by floods in Thailand. The company is still optimistic that could grow 20% this year.

Regarding the ASEAN open sky policy, Tony said he really supported it and did not see the risk of Indonesian airlines will lose the market. "Let us be more confident. What is good for the people of Indonesia? I think AirAsia has been quite beneficial to many people of Indonesia, business, hotels, labor, and the pilot is growing. We must think big, think ASEAN, if not we will be beaten by China and India," he said.

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CITILINK new flight routes: Surabaya to DENPASAR

2011-11-12T10:33:00.001+07:00

Citilink, a strategic business unit of Garuda Indonesia Tbk opened new flight routes, ie from Surabaya to Denpasar and vice versa, yesterday. The opening of this route has been carried out following the arrival of two Airbus A320 aircraft.

"Bali is a very popular destination for prospective passengers in Surabaya and East Java," said Elisa Lumbantoruan, Chief Financial Officer Garuda Indonesia and Vice President of Citilink.

According to the plan, CITILINK will serve the Surabaya - Denpasar route twice daily, ie at 09:00 and 17:20 AM. While the flight from Denpasar to Surabaya at 11:20 AM and 19:40 AM.

During this time, Citilink serves Jakarta - Denpasar route, but do not have a route Denpasar - Surabaya. To inaugurate the opening of the new route, Citilink provides efficient promo fare of IDR 79,000 only.

With the arrival of two planes of Airbus A320, said Elisa, Citilink will also continue to expand its service network and increase flight frequency. During this time, Citilink provides low cost carrier. Citilink flights routes include the Jakarta - Medan, Jakarta - Denpasar and Surabaya - Batam, to Banjarmasin, Balikpapan and Ujungpandang.

Citilink as the Garuda Indonesia business unit that specializes in serving these low-cost flights from next year will be separated from Garuda Indonesia. The company will receive an initial capital injection of USD 100 billion to spin off that will be done in the first quarter or later than the second quarter of 2012.

Today, Citilink is in the process of taking care of Airline Operating License. The company also must operate a minimum of 10 units of aircraft as a stand-alone airline.

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NYK suffers US$150 million first half LOSS, expects losses to widen

2011-11-09T07:41:00.001+07:00

NYK LINE, Japan's second largest container carrier, has followed MOL and "K" Line in posting half year losses - in its case, a US$150.3 million loss with an estimate of full-year decline of $225 million.

From April to September, NYK’s revenues shrank 9.8 per cent to $11.35 billion while costs rose 0.4 per cent. Operating losses totalled $120.4 million against an operating profit of $961 million in the same period last year.

The carrier's container business posted a loss of $86 million, compared with an operating profit of $213 million a year earlier. Liner revenue was down 12.1 per cent to $1.4 billion.

North American and European trades suffered from declining rates due to overcapacity, said NYK. South American trades had a good supply-demand balance in the past six months, but rates were weak.

For the full fiscal year ending March 30, 2012, NYK lowered its group-wide revenue forecast 5.5 per cent to $22.7 billion, expecting an operating loss of $131 million and a $280 million loss on recurring operations.

The world's 11th biggest carriers said running in the red was due to strong yen and weak global economy with "tepid" container volume, overcapacity and falling rates. The operating environment has been very harsh over the past six months and is expected to be difficult next year.

NYK projects the yen will stay strong against the dollar and the bunker prices will remain high. A strong yen impairs the performance of Japanese carriers because revenues are mainly in US dollars while most of their expenses are in yen.

Also, the recent flooding in Thailand will have negative impact on its car carrier volumes, said NYK, but its dry bulk section is promising, while the tanker division is suffering from a supply-demand imbalance due to the deployment of new vessels.

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Airline Operating License for a NEW airline, PT Pacific Royale Airways

2011-11-08T07:21:00.001+07:00

Business aviation in Indonesia will be more crowded. Ministry of Transportation has issued the Airline Operating License for a new airline, PT Pacific Royale Airways.

Bambang S. Ervan, Head of Public Relations Ministry of Transportation explained, after obtaining the Airline Operating License (SIUAU/NB-025), the airlines owned by businessman Gunawan Goenarni still have to take care of Air Operator Certificate (AOC). Bambang said, Ministry of Transportation is giving a year to Pacific Royale for the care of the AOA certificate. "After that, they can fly," said Bambang.

Referring to data from the Ministry of Transportation, each year, the number of airline passengers increased by approximately 10% to 15%. As an illustration, in 2009, the total number of passenger in Indonesia reached 48.8 million passengers, while in 2010 rose to 16% reaching 58.3 million passengers. Ministry of Transportation count, number of passengers this year will reach 64.5 million, up 9% from last year. While in the next three years, in 2014, airline passengers will jump up to reach 98.1 million passengers.

Refers to data growth, apparently, business aviation, particularly the scheduled flights are currently only served by 18 airlines still continue to attract.

Samudera Sukardi, Project Director of Royale Pacific Airways explains, his company was ready to meet government requirements, namely to operate a minimum of 10 aircrafts and will serve domestic and international routes.

Pacific Royale plans to go into full service. The move will certainly make a market in full service airlines are currently only served by PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk will be getting tougher. Reason, the full service airline market share only 20% of total passengers. And in the near future, PT Lion Air through its subsidiary company, PT Space Aviation and PT Sriwijaya Air Service will also be entered in this premium service airline.

Pujobroto, VP of Corporate Communications, Garuda Indonesia confirms it is ready to compete with new competitors, Pacific Royale Airways. According Pujo, the potential for air passengers in Indonesia is still very open big. "At this time of the 230 million Indonesian population, only 20 million who use air transportation," he said. Similar statements are also presented Edward Sirait, Director of Lion Air. "The demand will continue to rise," said Edward.

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NOL posts quarterly US$91 million LOSS with full-year decline expected

2011-11-07T07:38:00.001+07:00

SINGAPORE's Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has announced a net loss of US$91 million for the third quarter compared to a profit of US$282 million in the same period last year.

The group said its APL Logistics business reported higher revenue and a nine per cent year to date gain in operating profit, but container shipping dragged down overall results.

"The liner shipping industry is faced with slowing trade demand, excess capacity and fuel costs that are significantly higher than a year ago," said CEO Ng Yat Chung. "Our urgent priority is to drive down costs and increase efficiency."

NOL reported third quarter revenue of US$2.2 billion, down nine per cent from a year ago. It announced an operating profit loss for the period of US$72 million. In the first nine months, NOL's net loss stood at US$158 million.

APL, the liner shipping business of NOL, reported increased volume of seven per cent in the third quarter of 2011. Revenue declined 12 per cent and the business announced a Core EBIT loss of US$88 million. Revenue per FEU was 19 per cent lower in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. Fuel prices increased 45 per cent in the third quarter from the same period a year ago.

"Higher volume was offset by increased fuel cost and lower freight rates," said APL president Kenneth Glenn. "In this environment, we must continue to concentrate on operational efficiency and managing costs down."

APL Logistics, NOL's supply chain management business, reported third quarter revenue of US$333 million, up 10 per cent from a year ago. Third quarter operating profit stood at US$16 million, down 11 per cent from a year ago. In the first nine months, APL Logistics has reported revenue of US$1 billion, up 15 per cent from 2010.

"We achieved our highest average weekly revenue ever during the third quarter and we continue to invest for growth," said APL Logistics president Jim McAdam. "But at the same time, we are actively managing costs as a reflection of uncertain economic conditions."

The group said that global economic conditions have not improved and with continued low freight rates in container shipping and slowing trade demand, it expects to report a loss for the full year in 2011.

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Indonesia's COFFEE exports in September 2011 fell 35%

2011-11-05T10:48:00.001+07:00

Indonesia coffee export performance worse off. International Coffee Organization (ICO) noted, Indonesia's coffee exports in September 2011 just as much as 225 000 sacks or 13,500 tones. This figure is down 35.71% from August 2011 of 350,000 bags or 21,000 tones.

Sabam Malau, Chairman of North Sumatra Coffee Forum (NSCF), said the decline in the volume of coffee exports was due to several things. First, the coffee exporters tend to hold the sale because of waiting for high prices. Second, high production costs make coffee exporters prefer to sell to the domestic market.

Third, winches fruit pest of coffee (PBKo) that attack the coffee beans to make the production go down. "It also affected the economic turmoil that hit the United States and Europe," said Sabam.

The volume of coffee exports in September this year too muddy when compared to the volume of export in September last year. Citing the ICO data, September 2010, the volume of Indonesia's export 650,000 bags (39,000 tons) or exceed 65.38%, compared to September.

In addition to falling export volumes, coffee prices plummeted participate in the international market. Average daily price of robusta coffee in September is U.S. $ 2.13 cents per pound. As for October, down to U.S. $ 1.93 cents per pound. Sadarsah, exporters of coffee from Sumatra, said the decline in export volumes of coffee because the coffee crisis happened because virtually the entire world that its impact is still felt to this day.

While world coffee prices declined, but Sabam said the price of coffee beans in the local market tends to increase. Sabam pointed out, during the last 2 weeks the price of grain coffee beans from IDR 20,000 per kg – IDR 21,000 per kg, raise to IDR 26,000 per kg – IDR 27,000 per kg. As for the price of coffee beans already shelled condition, which was IDR 50,000 per kg become IDR 64,000 per kg – IDR 65,000 per kg. "I also wonder why this could happen," said Sabam.

Trend of rising prices of coffee beans at the farm level because coffee exporters make purchases that are higher than the standard price. "If the first exporters profited $ 20,000, now they are for-to the farmers," said Sabam.

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On Time Performance of domestic airlines improved

2011-11-03T09:25:00.001+07:00

The results of performance evaluation of six airlines in On Time Performance (OTP) during January to June 2011 improved from the Ministry of Transportation mentions nothing of the carriers with the OTP into the red category.

Ministry of Civil Air Transport airline grouping On Time Performance level below 70% into the red category, airlines OTP rate between 70% to 80% into the yellow category, and is already above 80% or as high as 90% into the green category.

Garuda Indonesia managed to have the highest On Time Performance compared with the five-Commerce Business Entity scheduled air transportation that is 86.22%.

Meanwhile Lion Air occupies the lowest position in the OTP. However, based on these data, Lion Air's performance is getting better with OTP rate of 70.16%. Earlier in the year 2010 amounted to 66.60%.

Bambang S Ervan, Head of Public Communication Center for Communication Ministry, said the OTP had been a 70% upward indicate if management and the various obstacles in the company was started solved. "Accuracy increases and schedule it's meant to reduce delay," said Bambang.

The airline is still below the 70% rate will be given guidance and sanctions if necessary. Most of the flight delay was caused by operational factors. Among others, waiting for the aircraft parking space available, refueling and waiting for the flight document creation.

According to Edward Sirait, general director of Lion Air, it continues to make improvements to increase the On Time Performance program to restructure passenger service time on the ground (ground time) and the addition of backup aircraft.

Elly Simanjuntak, PR Manager of Batavia Air, said there were other factors that influence the OTP, such as weather or delays caused by the airport. Until June 2011, Batavia Air OTP managed to obtain figures of 70.53%. Batavia Air also made various efforts to raise the On Time Performance. For example, who continue to do until now is a flight rescheduling by reducing the flight time slots that are too dense.

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MOL suffers US$214.7 million half-year LOSS as sales FALL 11.9pc

2011-11-01T08:02:00.001+07:00

JAPAN's biggest container carrier, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has posted a JPY4.82 billion (US$214.7 million) loss in the six months ending September 30 following a 11.9 per cent decline in revenue to JPY$717.3 trillion against a JPY48.2 billion profit loss suffered the year before.

"While the economies of the developed countries weakened, high growth continued in the emerging economies despite there being a slowing of growth stemming from monetary tightening amid concerns of inflation," said the MOL statement accompanying the results.

"In the US, personal consumption remained stagnant against the backdrop of the ongoing unemployment rate, the housing market remaining a rock bottom and soaring natural resources and energy prices.

"In Europe, the economy was weakened by insecurity of the financial system and austere fiscal policy in each country caused by sovereign risk. Exports also dropped, which resulted in low growth

"In China, although the rate for growth faltered as a result of monetary tightening measures to curb inflation, firm economic expansion continued.

"As for containerships, freight rates fell for the east west trade route because of lower than expected cargo trade and fuel costs increased as a result of rising bunker prices which put enormous pressure on the bottom line," MOL said.

"As a result, business performance over the first six months deteriorated considerably compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year and a loss was recorded.

"Regarding containerships, freight rates dropped as demand weakened amid lower than expected cargo trade in the east west trade route, and fuel costs increase due to rising bunker prices. [MOL suffers US$214.7 million half-year loss as sales fall 11.9pc]

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Finally, the Government of INDONESIA Bans Export of Raw RATTAN Materials

2011-10-31T08:17:00.001+07:00

To encourage the competitiveness of the national rattan processing industry, the Indonesia government finally decided to ban export of raw rattan materials. Prohibition of export of rattan raw materials was also conducted in an effort to increase the added value and increase domestic employment, as well as stop the exploitation of natural resources rattan.

Minister of Industry Mohamad S Hidayat said prohibition of export of rattan raw materials are expected to revive the industrial centers such as Cirebon rattan, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi.

"We will push the domestic rattan processing activities that will not be exported rattan raw materials, instead of processed rattan products of high added value," said Hidayat.

He said, the export of rattan raw materials for this cause sluggishness in the domestic rattan industry. Because the price of goods from the importing countries of Indonesia rattan raw material is much cheaper.

"Exports of rattan raw materials had been encouraging the development of the rattan industry competitor countries that do not have a source of raw materials of rattan and vice versa the domestic rattan industry actually further decline."

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SINGAPORE AIRLINES launches twice-weekly FREIGHTER services to FRANKFURT

2011-10-28T08:21:00.001+07:00

Singapore Airlines Cargo will commence twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 freighter services to Frankfurt from November 2, 2011 to complement cargo capacity on its twice-daily passenger flights between Singapore and Frankfurt to meet demand for the city's major exports of machinery and automobile parts.

"These services are in line with our policy of matching capacity with demand. The freighter services to Frankfurt will give our customers more choice of flights to choose from and will play an important role in expanding two-way trade links with key markets in Asia and Europe," said senior vice president Tan Tiow Kor.

The flight SQ7382 will depart on Wednesday from Singapore at 1910 hrs, arrive in Bengaluru at 2100 hrs, depart 2255 hrs, arrive in Sharjah at 0130 hrs, depart 0225 hrs, arrive in Frankfurt 06:15 hrs.

On Thursdays flight SQ7381 will depart Frankfurt at 0850 hrs, arrive at Sharjah at 1750 hrs, depart 1900 hrs for arrival in Singapore at 0610 hrs. On Saturdays flight SQ7384 will depart from Singapore at 2305 hrs, arrive in Chennai at 0045 hrs, depart at 0245 hrs, arrive in Sharjah at 0535, depart 0635 hrs with arrival in Frankfurt at 1025 hrs.

On Sundays flight SQ7383 will depart Frankfurt at 1415 hrs, arrive in Sharjah 2315 hrs, depart 0025 hrs to arrive Singapore 1135 hrs.

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BUSINESS potential of INDONESIA cargo sea transport is still large

2011-10-27T08:16:00.001+07:00

Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA) to project the growth of Indonesia sea freight cargo will reach one billion tons in 2015.

Chairman of Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA), Carmelita Hartoto said, referring to predictions of the projected growth of sea freight cargo is an average of 7% per year.

Throughout last year Indonesia marine cargo transportation, both domestic and international reach 876.2 million tons. While at this year's Indonesia cargo sea transportation reached an estimated 937.5 million tons.

To achieve the above growth was indeed there is a concern because the impact of the economic crisis that hit Europe and the United States (U.S.). "So reach 1 billion tons of it indeed is a challenge," she said.

For that she hoped that the government would provide support in sea freight transportation. "We want that the government should also support such as for example in terms of taxation and tender," said Carmelita. For example, in terms of taxation, they asked the government to speed up the elimination of value-added tax (VAT) 10% to the national ship. Governments must also ensure the security of shipping with the formation of Coast Guard as soon as possible.

Carmenita also expressed at least until 2020 INSA will increase market share in the national ship overseas shipping sector to 20%. "We will take market share abroad. Figure it will try our passions," said Carmelita. In addition to the need for cooperation of government there are also some things that still be a challenge to reach those targets. Like, sailors deficit in the hundreds of thousands of people, the lack of a national vessel to serve overseas shipping, up to the readiness of special ships in the upstream oil and gas sector.

According to her, the need for Indonesia offshore vessels to serve the unmet needs of offshore oil there are still about 80 units. Procurement continues to be pursued fulfilled until 2015. "Fleet that unmet are heavy ships such as for offshore oil drilling because it was expensive," said Carmelita.

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INDONESIA fish EXPORT target to non-traditional markets INCREASED to 25% in 2012

2011-10-26T08:42:00.001+07:00

Indonesia fish export target in 2012. Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) began looking for other fishery products export markets besides the U.S., EU and Japan, after these countries are experiencing an economic slowdown.

During this, around 90% of Indonesia fishery exports is going to these three countries.

In a meeting with House Commission IV, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries said one of their programs in the future is to export re-orientation. Share of fish exports to US, EU and Japan countries will be transferred to other potential markets such as China, Middle East and Africa which are currently only about 10% to 25%.

"The next year of fishery exports of U.S. $ 3.8 billion expected to export into these new markets," said Director General of Processing and Marketing of Fishery Products (P2HP), Victor Nikijuluw.

The entire continent of Africa are a potential market because although purchasing power is still low, the volumes are quite promising. Moreover, the market is absorbing processed fish products from Indonesia.

"The purchasing power is low but it fits with our products. For example 90% of our sardines, canned fish we are marketed to Africa and the Middle East," said Victor.

However, Victor said Indonesias fishing industry exports to traditional markets such as Western Europe, Japan and the U.S. will continue to be maintained. For these markets most of the exported commodities are fresh fish and shrimp. In 2011, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries set of Indonesia target fish exports reached U.S. $ 3.2 billion.

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MSC joins CSAV/CMA Asia-west coast South America service

2011-10-25T08:31:00.001+07:00

MSC joins CSAV/CMA Asia-West coast South America service. CSAV and CMA CGM have merged a service connecting Asia and the west coast of South America with a Mediterranean Shipping Co service, according to CMA CGM and research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data.

The move effectively means MSC has reformed its Andes Express service and merged it with CSAV and CMA CGM's Andex 1 loop, with MSC to eventually provide eight of the 11 ships in operation on the service. CSAV will provide two vessels and CMA CGM the other, with an average vessel capacity of 8,500 TEU, according to ComPair Data.

The rotation of the merged service, which is unchanged, is Chiwan, Hong Kong, Ningbo, Shanghai, Busan, Yokohama, Manzanillo (Mexico), Balboa, Callao, Iquique, San Antonio, San Vicente, San Antonio, Callao, Balboa, Manzanillo, Shanghai, Keelung and Chiwan.

Meanwhile, according to ComPair Data many of the vessel deployed by MSC will remain on Andex loop 1.

The Andex 2 loop will have a revised rotation of Xingang, Qingdao, Busan, Shanghai, Ningbo, Xiamen, Hong Kong, Chiwan, Busan, Manzanillo (Mexico), Lazaro Cardenas, Balboa, Buenaventura, Lazaro Cardenas, Manzanillo, Yokohama and back to Xingang. The new rotation Asia-West coast South America service add a second, westbound call at Lazaro Cardenas, and a call at Balboa, while dropping calls at Puerto Quetzal and Guayaquil.

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IMPORT of FOOD and BEVERAGES from MALAYSIA increase 67.73%

2011-10-22T07:55:00.001+07:00

Malaysian entrepreneurs more incentive to go to Indonesia. Besides investing in oil palm plantations, Malaysia food and beverage entrepreneurs also aggressively market their products to Indonesia. This also causes a food and beverage imports from Malaysia increased rapidly.

Data from the surveyor who prepared by the Indonesian Employers Association(Apindo) mentions, food and beverage products imported from Malaysia during January to September 2011 reached U.S. $ 43.12 million. Its value soared 67.7% from the same period in 2010.

Instead, the value of imports during the first nine months of this year already passed the total value of imports of food and beverages from Malaysia last year amounted to U.S. $ 36.56 million. In fact, Malaysia controls 24% of total food imports of Indonesia. It also makes Malaysia as the largest food and beverage exporting country to Indonesia.

Chairman of the Indonesian Food and Beverage Industry Association (Gapmmi) Adhi S. Lukman said, the surge in imports of Malaysian food is quite alarming. Imports from Malaysia easier because of its location near the entrance. More over, the food tastes of the two countries was almost the same. "The Malaysian government also strongly supports the industry by subsidizing sugar and fuel," said Adhi.

Food and beverage products imported from Malaysia are snacks, chocolate, coconut milk, milk, and soft drinks. Besides Malaysia, the imports from Vietnam, although still small should also be wary of. Throughout January-September 2011, drinks food imports from Vietnam reached U.S. $ 2.21 million or an increase of 551.85%. According to Adhi, Vietnam want to emulate Singapore, although a small country but its trade forward.

Total value of imports of food and beverages from around the country that recorded during the nine month U.S. $ 176.07 million. That figure is up 16.15% from the same period of 2010.

Imports are dominated by countries in the ASEAN region whose value reached U.S. $ 85.83 million or an increase of 28.32%. While imports from China amounted to U.S. $ 23.56 million. The value of imports from China rose 5.26%, but the portions of the total imports decreased from 14.76% to 13.37%.

Deputy Secretary General Apindo Franky Sibarani said, the increase in imports from countries in the ASEAN region, especially Malaysia into a separate warning for Indonesia prior to entering the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015. "Let us not only used for 50% of the ASEAN market in Indonesia," he said.

Actually, imported products on the market far larger than officially recorded data import. Franky said, illegal food imports could reach double the official imports. The illegall imported products that enter through the unofficial ports in very much. Whereas imported products should only go through the 5 port official imports.

Therefore, Gampmmi asked for the government more stringent oversee the unofficial harbor. The government should also increase the competitiveness of domestic industries, such as building infrastructure and meet the needs of industrial gases. To suppress the amount if imported food and beverages from Malaysia, policies of each ministries should also be aligned. The government must clearly give their attention on the industry to add value rather than trade alone.

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Trade Expo Indonesia 2011 earned U.S. $ 33.9 million transactions on the first day

2011-10-21T11:02:00.001+07:00

The first day of implementation of Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2011 generated a total business deals worth U.S.$ 33.9 million.

The most popular products on October 19, 2011 on TEI 2011 includes furniture, coffee, cosmetics and herbal products, wood products, as well as agricultural products. The event is in conjunction with the change of ministers was attended by 2,278 buyers from 65 countries. Approximately 84.9% of which came from non-traditional markets including developing countries, while the remaining 15.1% came from traditional country.

Director General of Export Development Ministry of Industry, Hesti Indah Kresnarini said, dominated portion of nontraditional buyers in this Trade Expo Indonesia 2011 indicate the success of market diversification efforts. "It's important to leverage the growth of Indonesian non-oil exports amid the global crisis," she explained.

It is considered to be one contributor to the recording business transactions in TEI 2011 because the concept of the pavilion main product (APU) that carries the concept of revitalization. The concept that display creativity and environmentally friendly. Area that displays the main product was built with construction materials, mostly recyclable.

As an illustration, the event was composed of zone 10 +10 +3 products (main products, potentially, services), the Primaniyarta 2010 zone (award-winning performance of exports), and the creative industry zones (products exporting culture-based creative and technology).

In addition, the Trade Expo Indonesia 2011 area also includes Global Brands (national brands worldwide), Eco-Products zones (eco-friendly products), and Services zones (products of international standard service).

Hesti said, the concept was to make one which is eco-friendly products Tata Air Unit attract local buyers from the manufacturing sector, hospitals, and offices. In fact, air conditioning innovate energy saving by 25% compared to conventional air conditioners that make buyers from the United States and the Netherlands to explore the trade contract with the company concerned.

The products mentioned can maintain indoor humidity below 60%, he said, was awarded the ASEAN Energy Award for the period 2007-2011. Besides air conditioning products, tire and batik parang products to be one product on the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2011 that became a worldwide mainstay of national brands.

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MSC folds Andes loop into CSAV-CMA CGM's Asia-South America service

2011-10-20T07:57:00.001+07:00

MSC folds Andes loop. GENEVA's Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second largest carrier, has cancelled its Andes Express service and has joined a CSAV - CMA CGM service between Asia and the west coast of South America.

A total of 11 ships will be deployed in the revamped Andex 1 string, with eight vessels from MSC, two from CSAV and one from CMA CGM, according to ComPair Data, adding that the average vessel capacity will reach 8,500 TEU.

The newly merged service will call at Shenzhen-Chiwan, Hong Kong, Ningbo, Shanghai, Busan, Yokohama, Manzanillo-Mexico, Balboa, Callao, Iquique, San Antonio, San Vicente, San Antonio, Callao, Balboa, Manzanillo, Shanghai, Keelung and back to Shenzhen-Chiwan.

Ships displaced by MSC's arrival on the Andex string will join its Andex 2 loop, calling at Xingang, Qingdao, Busan, Shanghai, Ningbo, Xiamen, Hong Kong, Shenzhen-Chiwan, Busan, Manzanillo (Mexico), Lazaro Cardenas, Balboa, Buenaventura, Lazaro Cardenas, Manzanillo, Yokohama and back to Xingang.

The new Andex 2 rotation adds a second westbound call at Lazaro Cardenas, and Balboa, but drops Puerto Quetzal and Guayaquil. MSC folds Andes loop.

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INDONESIA’a woven fabrics and apparels subject to additional DUTIES

2011-10-19T07:46:00.001+07:00

Woven fabrics and apparels products from Indonesia subject to additional custom tax by the Turkish authorities because they are flooding the Turkish’s domestic market. Though the two products were not manufactured locally Turkish industry.

"Indonesia is actually fills the market products not manufactured by the Turkish domestic industry," said Director of Trade Security International Cooperation Directorate Ministry of Trade Ernawati.

Woven fabrics products from Indonesia was subjected to an additional import duty of 18% with minimum requirement of U.S.$ 1 per kilogram (kg) and a maximum of U.S.$ 4 per kg. As for apparels products by 27% with minimum requirement of U.S.$ 4.5 per kg and a maximum of U.S.$ 18 per kg.

Imposition of additional duties assigned by the Department of Safeguards in the Turkish Ministry of Economics on September 15, 2011 following the announcement of the results of the safeguard investigation on these products. Safeguard investigation was conducted at the request of the petitioners who are representatives of various members of the Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

According to Ernawati, the Indonesian government has given in writing and direct rebuttal hearings held on the Turkish authorities on March 7, 2011. The charges are given at two products from Indonesia, she said, is not coupled with a strong foundation for the investigation of security measures (safeguards). Therefore, there is no evidence of serious loss or threat of loss experienced by the local industry.

In addition, she continued, Turkish authorities should limit the accusations against cotton products just because the results of industrial production in Turkey's domestic cotton. In fact, Indonesia exported woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers/synthetic filament.

Actually, during the investigation that took place since January 13, 2011 the government has coordinated with the exporters and producers from Indonesia represented by Indonesia Textile Association (API). In fact, when answering the questionnaire, Indonesia was cooperatively run it according to specified time Turkey.

According to data Trademap, the export value of woven fabrics from Indonesia to Turkey in 2008 is U.S.$ 197 million. That number increased slightly to U.S. $ 199 million in 2009. The export value also jumped to U.S.$ 292 million in 2010. For apparels product, export value in 2008 amounted to U.S.$ 12.6 million. That value had dropped in 2009 to U.S.$ 9.6 million, but rose again to U.S.$ 17.5 million in 2010.

Turkey, Ernawati said, was not the main countries of export destination both products. However, the country has a potential market with a market share of around 30% of Indonesia's total exports. Indonesia's largest export market share for products woven fabrics are Japan and China. While Indonesia's largest export destination for apparels products are the United States and the European Union.

Singapore's APL named best ocean carrier, also tops in innovative IT

2011-10-16T14:02:00.001+07:00

SINGAPORE-based carrier APL, the container shipping arm of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), has been awarded the "Global Ocean Carrier of the Year" and the "Innovation IT of the Year" by London's Containerisation International, winning over other leading rivals, among them, Maersk, CMA CGM and Hyundai Merchant Marine.

Said APL president Kenneth Glenn: "We're delighted to once more be recognised by industry peers for shipping excellence. This is an affirmation of our focus on providing customers with schedule reliability and service integrity."

The Innovation IT of the Year award was won in recognition of the company's development and implementation of its proprietary SMARTemp service, which uses satellite tracking to continually monitor the temperature and humidity of refrigerated containers carrying sensitive cargo. This makes sea freight a feasible choice for shippers with cargo traditionally shipped by air, said APL.

It was the second time in three weeks that APL was honoured as the world's top carrier. In September, it won the Ship Operator Award at the Lloyd's List global awards.

Other awards conferred to APL this year include Liner Owner/Operator of the Year by Seatrade Asia magazine in June, and best shipping line in both the transpacific and Asia-Europe trades at the Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards in April.

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SRIWIJAYA Air ready to launch the FULL Premium service

2011-10-15T11:01:00.001+07:00

Sriwijaya Air is optimistic can launch full premium service starting April 2012. That can be done after successfully replacing the entire Sriwijaya Air Boeing B737-200 with a B737-500.

Sriwijaya Air currently has 12 units of Boeing B737-200 aircraft that have been considered old and will replace them with the Boeing B737-500. Both types of aircraft has a capacity of 110 seats. Aircraft with a capacity of as much as it deems appropriate to serve intercity flights throughout Indonesia.

"We will go into the premium class after the Boeing B737-200 is replaced. So later we will have two classes of service in a single plane, ie business and economy, "said Toto Nursatyo, Sriwijaya Air Commerce Director.

But Toto could not mention the Boeing B737-500 aircraft that will be Sriwijaya Air ownership or renting. To strengthen its services, Sriwijaya Air is also in the next year will bring Embraer E-190 and Boeing B737-800 NG.

Embraer E-190 will come in stages starting in August 2012, while Boeing B737-800NG end of 2012 are projected to come as much as two units.

Toto revealed, Sriwijaya Air go into business premium services because the market opportunity is still open and in line with the improving macro economy. So far only Garuda Indonesia which has a full premium service.

In addition to preparing the fleet arriving soon for the purposes of raising the class, said Toto, it is also preparing a suitable price with new service. With the premium service, then the Sriwijaya Air will provide great food and drinks. In the airline business, medium-class only provide cakes and mineral water, while for low cost carrier (LCC) do not give food or drink.

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MAERSK Signs MOU With INDONESIAN Port Operator

2011-10-14T07:33:00.001+07:00

Chief executive officer of the AP Moller Maersk Group, Nils S Andersen, signed a memorandum of understanding with the top Indonesian port operator Pelindo II. The two companies are committed to infrastructure investments in Indonesia.

Addressing R J Lino, president director of Pelindo II at a meeting at the Maersk headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, Andersen expressed strong interest in further developing Maersk’s engagement in Indonesia.

“Indonesia is already an important market for Maersk, and we are interested in committing more of our resources to expand our operations in the country,” said Andersen. He expressed the Maersk Group’s desire to develop and expand the infrastructure of Indonesia in cooperation with Pelindo II, facilitating Indonesia’s growing foreign trade.

The memorandum of understanding outlines a plan for training and development of Pelindo II staff as well as providing consultancy support in lifting operational efficiencies in one of the Pelindo II facilities.

Focusing its efforts on new markets outside the OECD countries is part of the Maersk Group’s priorities for 2011, and Indonesia is a country of particular interest to Maersk. As a conglomerate, with container shipping, port activities, oil exploration, oil production activities as well as oil services, there are many opportunities to grow and provide top quality infrastructure and services in Indonesia.

The A.P. Moller - Maersk Group has been present in Indonesia since 1958, operating through shipping lines Maersk Line, Safmarine, MCC Transport and the company’s logistics arm, Damco.

In 2010, the A.P. Moller ‐ Maersk Group had a revenue of US$ 56.1 billion and a profit after tax of US$ 5.0 billion.

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Four AIRPORTS will be added time to 24 hours of nonstop operation

2011-10-13T08:37:00.001+07:00

PT Angkasa Pura (AP) II will add hours of operation of four airports up to 24.00 hours. The four airports are Minangkabau International Airport in Padang, the International Airport of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II in Palembang, Sultan Sharif Kasim II Airport in Pekanbaru and Supadio Airport, Pontianak.

Tri S. Sunoko, Angkasa Pura II president director, said, adding hours of airport operation carried out in line with the increasing flow of passengers and air cargo. So far this airport only operates until around 20:00 pm.

Currently there are two airports that are managed by Aangkasa Pura II which operate until 24.00 pm, the Soekarno-Hatta airport Cengkareng, Jakarta and Polonia airport in Medan. Consequently, there are a number of passengers from Jakarta or other cities that could not continue the flight to the destination city.

Looking ahead, additional hours of operation will continue until the airport can be open for 24 hours. But the Angkasa Pura II will perform in stages according to their ability and readiness of existing human resources. Therefore, the current AP II are still experiencing power shortages Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) to regulate air traffic at airports.

Angkasa Pura II data mentioned, there are currently 600 people ATC personnel at all airports managed by AP II. Being the ideal amount of ATC personnel need more 172 people. The amount that will be pursued the addition of ATC, in cooperation with Human Resources Development Agency of Transportation.

"We are targeting the needs of the ATC that was to be met in April 2012. So the four airports that we can prioritize operate for 24 hours, "said Tri.

Bambang S. Ervan, Head of Public Communication Center Ministry of Transportation, adding, starting the first semester of 2012, there are six airports are expected under AP II, which can operate 24 hours. "Looking ahead, expect all the major cities can be served aviation for 24 hours a day.

Bobby Mamahit, Head of Human Resources Development Ministry of Transportation, adding, the ability to pass the ATC is still limited. ATC graduates this year as many as 200 people ATC, but ATC requirement for all airports in Indonesia as many as 800 people per year.

"To still increase the capacity of graduates each year, one of them by adding new facilities and capacity at the school boarding the flight," said Bobby.

DIRGANTARA INDONESIA concludes ‘teaming agreement’ with Air Bus Military

2011-10-09T07:53:00.001+07:00

Aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) has concluded a "teaming agreement" with Airbus Military on the joint production and marketing of NC295 planes, the Indonesian company`s chief said.

The agreement would be implemented with financial support from PT Perusahaan Pengelola Asset (PT PPA), a state-owned company managing public assets, PT Dirgantara Indonesia president director Budi Santoso said.

The three companies signed a strategic cooperation accord in July 2011 and the teaming agreement was a follow up to that agreement, he said.

Under the teaming agreement, PT Dirgantara Indonesia would have an opportunity to make and market NC295 planes with Airbus Military, he said, adding the plane was already being used by a few Asian countries, namely South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand.

"With the NC295`s performance having been tested for some time (in the three Asian countries), the aircraft is projected to meet a need of the `the Indonesian Air Force, namely replacing its Fokker-27 fleet whose service period is to expire soon," Budi said.

With the signing of the teaming accord with Airbus Military, PT DI"s continued existence after 2014 was more or less assured, he said.

Labeling the NC295 a "commercially competitive aircraft", Budi said, for PT Dirgantara Indonesia, making the plane would pose no particular difficulties as the company already had a long record of producing C212 and CN235 planes which were in fact earlier generations of the NC296.

The NC295 would be the latest addition to the list of aircraft types PT Dirgantara Indonesia had produced over the years. The company`s products were already being used by the Indonesian military and also marketed in the Asian region.

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MANDALA Airlines to operate before the end of this year

2011-10-07T08:09:00.001+07:00

PT Mandala Airlines will resume operations before the end of this year's holiday. Funds needed for this plan to reach U.S. $ 250 million, which is to purchase five new aircraft and also rent five planes.

"We are still identifying the plane. As soon as the existing permission from the government, we follow up. Fly before year-end holidays, so there is a solution offerings," said owner of Saratoga Group, Sandiaga Uno in Jakarta.

The fund has been prepared by Saratoga Group and Tiger Airways are both sourced from internal cash.

Sandiaga Uno said, the Airbus 737 will be the choice to fly back Mandala Airlines. "For the new Airbus 737 around U.S. $ 50 - U.S. $ 70 million. There is a lease as well," he added. As an initial step, the Mandala Airlines will fly the aircraft for the distance in under three hours with domestic and international routes.

For the record, Saratoga Group has a 55% stake in PT Mandala Airlines. Conditional sale and purchase agreement and other legal documents have been signed by Mandala Airlines, Saratoga Group as a financial investor, and Tiger Airways as the strategic investor.

After changing ownership, the Mandala Airlines is expected to implement the business model of Tiger Airways, offering low cost travel to international destinations and domestic.

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INSA: the need for OFFSHORE vessels increased by 10% this year

2011-10-04T14:39:00.001+07:00

Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) projects a need for offshore vessels will increase by about 10% this year. INSA data show, the need for offshore vessels will reach 606 units, an increase of 50 units compared to last year the number of 556 units.

INSA Chairman Carmelita Hertoto said, until June 2011, the ships offshore that has been operating routinely in Indonesia reaches 526 units. The increase in demand for these vessels is triggered a number of factors.

First, the implementation of the cabotage regulation which requires that the domestic sea freight activities should use Indonesia’s flag ships no later than December 2010. As for transporting goods and passengers as well as activities that do not carry passengers and / or goods within the ports at the latest 2015.

Second, oil and gas exploration and exploitation activities in the sea also increased in line with government targets to meet national targets oil lifting. Currently the majority of oil and gas production activities are in the sea. Procurement of offshore vessels is different from other types of ship procurement since the contract-based provision. "These ships could be provided if there is a tender and a contract of service users," said Carmelita. Procurement of these vessels depend on the contract considering banking or financial institution would have made be one of the guarantee.

Meanwhile, for the price of the ship are varies. "Relative depending on the type and size, new or used. There are only U.S. $ 1 million, but there are up to U.S. $ 200 million or more," explained Carmelita.

In connection with the increase in demand for offshore vessels, PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk (BLTA) this year also adds to its fleet of two units of ships offshore. "Last year, we only have one ship offshore," said Kevin Wong, Director of Finance BLTA. He is optimistic the company can raise revenues with the addition of this fleet. Kevin says, the target revenue until the end of the year, U.S. $ 50 million. While in the past year, the company recorded a total revenue of U.S. $ 45 million. Until the first half of 2011, the company has been able to get half of the revenue target.

PT Berlian Laju Tanker Tbk is serving of offshore vessel rental services since 2006. The company is leasing the contract system. "The average per contract was between 1 year to 4 years," says Kevin.

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INDONESIA's exports in August 2011 hit a record U.S. $ 18.81 Billion

2011-10-03T12:08:00.001+07:00

The value of Indonesian exports in August 2011 hit a record of U.S. $ 18.81 billion. Indonesia's exports hit a record last history in May 2011 which reached U.S. $ 18.33 billion.

This was stated by Deputy Head of Distribution and Services Statistics BPS-Statistics Indonesia, Djamal at his office, Jalan DR. Soetomo, Jakarta, Monday (10/03/2011).

"Exports in August reached U.S. $ 18.81 billion. Increase 37.05% compared to August 2010 reached U.S. $ 13.72 billion. This is the highest figure over the value of our exports," said Knopf.

He said the Indonesian oil and gas export value in August 2011 reached U.S. $ 4.09 billion and non-oil exports reached U.S. $ 14.72%. "Total exports from January-August 2011 reached U.S. $ 134.85 billion. Up 36.58% over the same period in 2010.

While non-oil exports for January-August 2011 reached U.S. $ 107.3 billion. The source of our exports are mineral fuels which reached U.S. $ 16.98 billion, then fats and animal oil / vegetable reached U.S. $ 13.96 billion. Indonesia's export market share currently dominated by China U.S. $ 12.83 billion, then Japan for U.S. $ 11.97 billion, the U.S. amounted to U.S. $ 10.65 billion, then the remaining exports to ASEAN amounted to U.S. $ 22.09 billion.

While the value of imports in August 2011 reached U.S. $ 15.05 billion. Rose 23.68% over the same period in 2010 which reach U.S. $ 12.17 billion. Oil imports in August 2011 reached U.S. $ 3.81 billion and non-oil imports of U.S. $ 11.25 billion. "If compared to July the value of our imports fell 7.12%," said Knopf.

The value of imports from January to August 2011 reached U.S. $ 114.84 billion. Rose 30.9% over the same period in 2010. Special non-oil imports on January-August 2011 reached U.S. $ 87.99 billion.The biggest contribution was on the import of machinery and mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment.

Indonesia imports the country of origin in the period from January to August 2011 is the China of U.S. $ 16.37 billion, Japan U.S. $ 12.1 billion, and Singapore U.S. $ 7.07 billion. Based on the class type of goods, 74.96% of Indonesian imports were raw materials, capital goods 17.42% and 7.62% is the finished goods or consumption.

Djamal said, Indonesia August trade balance surplus of U.S. $ 3.76 billion. This is due to the value of exports rose and imports fell. From January to August Indonesia trade balance surplus reached U.S. $ 20.01 billion.

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LION Air and SRIWIJAYA Air will work on FULL SERVICE carrier

2011-10-01T11:53:00.001+07:00

Lion Air plans to upgrade the flight service from low cost carrier into a full-service airlines. For this full service, Lion Air to establish a new subsidiary, PT Space Aviation Service.

General Director of Lion Air, Edward Sirait claimed to have been taking care of the completeness of the business license for this Air Space. "The filing is already running, we are currently completing the documents in accordance with government regulations," said Edward.

Lion Air sees the potential flight for full services is very large. Edward saw its market continues to grow. Because of that, he hopes this Air Space could soon be operational next year. "We are targeting November 2012," he said.

To work on the full market these services, Lion Air will allocate around 10-12 aircraft. Already, it is reviewing the routes to be served. "So the market to be clear," he said.

Sriwijaya Air is also will follow to upgrade their flight service. Vice President Director of Sriwijaya Air Hasudungan Pandiangan claimed to have been collecting documents to transform into full flight carrier. "We are filling but do not propose the SIUP becuase not opening a new company. The name of the airline still remain the same, Sriwijaya Air," explains Hasudungan.

He also admitted it is reviewing the routes to be served. "We are targeting this transformation is completed in mid 2012," he said. So far Sriwijaya Air applying service to its passengers with the concept of medium service. The concept of rule-based medium may only provide a maximum tariff of 90% of the rate above the specified limit. The airline allowed to provide service snacks and beverages.

According to Bambang S Ervan, Head of Communications and Information Ministry of Transportation when the airline moved from medium service to full services without creating a new subsidiary then simply report to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation only. "Then after that the process is published to the public. While to open up a new subsidiary must submit SIUP first, "said Bambang.

The Director General of Civil Aviation Herry Bakti admitted that Lion Air’s SIUP is in the process. As for reports of Sriwijaya Air had not yet received their request for a report to the next grade to full service.

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APL Is Best Buy Top Carrier

2011-09-28T08:21:00.001+07:00

APL has again been named Carrier of the Year by Best Buy, a leading multi-channel global retailer and developer of technology products and services. It's the second year in a row that the Singapore-based container shipping line has won the award.

APL, which transports Best Buy cargo from China to the US, was selected based on a nine-point scorecard. Criteria included transit time, pier service, shipping schedule integrity, systems, vessel space integrity, equipment availability, arrival notice issuance, loss and damage claims, and origin bill of lading issuance.

APL began transporting Best Buy cargo in 2008 from the Chinese ports of Shanghai, Xiamen, Fuzhou and Yantian. Most of it is discharged at the carrier's terminal at the Port of Los Angeles. Some is transported to the US East Coast via the Panama Canal.

Best Buy is an international retailer with operations in the US, Canada, China, Europe and Mexico .

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Saratoga Group became the majority shareholder of Mandala Airlines

2011-09-27T08:26:00.001+07:00

Saratoga Group eventually became the majority shareholder of Mandala Airlines. Saratoga Group's ownership by 51% after signing the official documents conditional sale and purchase agreement.

Besides Saratoga, Tiger Airways is also a new ownership of Mandala Airlines with shareholder by 33%. While the remains is owned by unsecured creditors and holders of old shares.

"We were so pleased with the finalization of the documents of this transaction and look forward to Mandala Airlines immediately operational," said one of the founders of Saratoga Group, Sandiaga Uno.

By signing the agreement, the completion of the restructuring of Mandala Airlines closer. Just a note, Mandala Airlines has been serving a five-month due diligence. Mandala still must complete the requirements to mention a number of transactions required. Including the approval Mandala could flyback immediately from Indonesia’s government. This process is expected to take about 90 days before the operation.

"We expect continued to receive government support so that the plan could flyback to the Mandala can be realized immediately," said President Director of Mandala Airlines Air, Diono Nurjadin Diono Nurjadin.

Diono added, after transfer of ownership of the Mandala Airlines, the company will implement the business model of the Tiger Airways Group. Mandala Airlines will offer low cost travel to international destinations and domestic flights within five hours. The type of aircraft to be used post-restructuring is the Airbus A320.

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CSAV posts first half loss of US$525 million, looks to partnership

2011-09-20T07:47:00.001+07:00

CHILEAN carrier CSAV recently announced a net loss of US$525 million in the first half of 2011, having made continuous losses for three years in a row since 2008, totalling $1.05 billion.

Searching for way back to profitability, the carrier said it was looking for a "strategic" shipping partner, but provided no details. Additionally, it has curtailed 20 per cent of its capacity in the past six months to cut costs.

CSAV's operating loss topped $567 million, showing a sharp downturn from $51 million profit recorded in the first half last year. It recorded an operating loss of $369 million in the second quarter, the worst performance in the company's history.

Facing the need for financing, CSAV said it plans to raise its equity by $1.2 billion, reported Paris-based analyst Alphaliner, adding that the carrier bears some financial burden of $1 billion for buying seven 8,000-TEU and two 6,600-TEU vessels between 2010 and 2012.

In the past two months, CSAV announced joint services with MSC and CMA CGM, which are expected to help reduce the losses in future, but for now the carrier forecasts full-year serious losses.

As part of re-structuring, CSAV is keen to separate its shipping business from the vessels and cargo maritime services business run by its subsidiary SAAM. It attempted to let SAAM go public earlier this year with up to 49 per cent initial public offering, but no further progress has been made since.

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LION Air passengers increased during the Islamic holiday

2011-09-10T10:56:00.001+07:00

PT Lion Mentari Airlines recorded an increase in the number of passengers during the Islamic holiday this year, which is reach 1.2 million passengers, increase 20%compared with the last transportation year's period.

Edward Sirait, Managing Director of Lion Air, the frequency of flights during Islamic holiday transport until today reached 157 scheduled flights, an increase of 40.2% where in the past year serving 112 flights.

He revealed the number of seats to provide in the current year is about 30 thousand seats. Moreover, according to Edward, the level of on time performance (OTP) also showed a positive trend which reached 82%. "The OTP of Lion Air has exceeded the recommended average of 80%," said Edward Sirait.

According to Edward, during the Islamic holiday, Lion Air routes increased significantly are Surabaya-Balikpapan, Surabaya-Banjarmasin, Jakarta-Jogjakarta, Jakarta-Solo and Jakarta-Padang. The increase in the routes, he added, reaching 15% compared to a normal day.

Edward said they had added 200 seats per day during to serve the increasing demand for flights on the busy routes . "Lion Air also increase the frequency of four flights for four days with a total of 4800 additional seats to serve the reverse flow. We have budgeted an additional flight on demand," he said.

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DHL Achieves 15.7 Percent In Carbon Efficiency Despite Volume Surge

2011-09-06T15:34:00.001+07:00

DHL announced that its Singapore Express division achieved a 15.7 percent improvement in CO2 efficiency in 2010, compared to 2009.

DHL Express Singapore's ability to clock double-digit improvements in carbon efficiency, despite volume surge, was made possible through the adoption of its three-pronged approach: fleet management, real estate enhancements and employee engagement, to effectively manage its carbon footprint.

Combating climate change by becoming more carbon-efficient is DHL's commitment towards ensuring a more sustainable environment. DHL is the first global logistics provider to set quantified CO2 efficiency targets under its GoGreen program in 2007.

DHL Express Asia Pacific started the assessment of its carbon footprint from energy consumption in real estate and ground transport in 2008 and developed a robust carbon accounting process that now covers over 1,000 facilities in 27 markets across the Asia-Pacific. As a result, DHL is able to accurately measure and see the results of its efforts in improving carbon efficiency through abatement programs.

Locally, DHL Express Singapore adopted a three-pronged approach, namely on-going active fleet management, real estate enhancements as well as employee engagement in energy-saving behaviour, that contributes towards improving its carbon efficiency.

Herbert Vongpusanachai, managing director, DHL Express (Singapore), commented, "As climate change issues take centre stage globally, ensuring sustainability has become a central aspect of our business and is an integral part of our day-to-day operations. The double digit improvement as reflected in the results of the 2010 carbon accounting process is the best indicator to show that we are doing the right things to improve our carbon efficiency."

In the transport and logistics industry, active fleet management is key to managing the carbon footprint. DHL Express Singapore is the first office in Asia to embark on a pilot trial program - Vehicle Energy Reduction Program (VERP) to monitor and improve vehicle fuel economy by changing driver behaviours.

Rolled out in one of the three service centres in Singapore, in-vehicle GPS and vehicle diagnostics units are installed in 17 vans to capture data on vehicle location, speed, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and acceleration over three axes. The trial phase saw a five per cent improvement in fuel efficiency within a short nine-week period.

As reflected in the carbon footprint results, real estate contributes to the bulk of DHL Express Singapore's total CO2 emissions. Several energy-saving initiatives such as the installation of energy-efficient T5 lighting, use of electric-powered forklifts and incorporation of power-save options on the Material Handling System were implemented to reduce energy consumption, thus helping to improve our carbon efficiency.

More importantly within the company, many employees play an active role in helping to achieve the GoGreen targets. Increased employee engagement in the day-to-day green initiatives leading to effective behaviour change is the key to reducing the overall carbon footprint in the long run.

"We are pleased that our efforts in helping to improve our carbon efficiency have paid off and this is the first step towards protecting our environment. Our commitment towards sustainability will be the driving force as we continue to find ways to further improve our carbon efficiency," Herbert added.

Testament to its efforts towards environmental protection and sustainability, DHL emerged as the winner in the Enterprise Sustainable Business category at the recent Singapore Sustainability Awards 2011.

Presented by the Singapore Business Federation, the award serves to recognize the innovative and impactful sustainable business practices and green solutions of Singapore companies that are at the forefront of an emerging green economy.

With GoGreen being integrated as part of the corporate strategy, DHL Express was the first global logistics company to offer carbon neutral shipping service: DHL GOGREEN Carbon Neutral services to its customers, where carbon emissions generated by each shipment is offset by reinvesting in recognized climate protection projects such as hydropower, biomass or wind energy.

Globally, DHL successfully shipped more than 1.7 billion GOGREEN shipments in 2010, offsetting 82,000 tonnes of CO2 for customers. DHL Express Singapore currently counts Barclays and DVNPS as customers for its GOGreen Carbon Neutral product. More companies are expected to jump on the bandwagon as customers worldwide are increasingly demanding greener logistics.

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Singapore's APL Logistics wins Emerson Rosemount best supplier award again

2011-09-05T09:40:00.001+07:00

FOR the second year in a row Singapore-based APL Logistics has received the best supplier award from US manufacturing technology giant Emerson's Rosemount business unit.

Tom Moser, president of Emerson Process Management, handed out the 2010 Supplier of the Year award to APL in Rosemount's annual strategic supplier summit held at Minneapolis, Minnesota.

"It's an honour for APL Logistics to be recognised by Emerson Rosemount two years in a row," said Tony Zasimovich, APL Logistics' vice president for international logistics services.

Last year, a programme designed by APL Logistics enabled Rosemount to cut its waiting time for access to imported materials for production in Singapore from between five and seven days to just 12 hours upon arrival.

This enables Rosemount to eliminate unnecessary urgent airfreight and production downtime. Rosemount also benefitted from full visibility of inventory movement and improved supply chain efficiencies with cost savings of 25 per cent.

Emerson is a diversified global manufacturing and technology company offering a wide range of products and services in the areas of network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and tools and storage businesses.

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DELTA Airlines buy 100 units of Boeing 737

2011-09-03T09:56:00.001+07:00

In the middle of news about the purchase of Airbus aircraft, on Thursday August 2011, Delta Airlines confirmed the purchased of 100 units of Boeing 737.

The American-built aircraft would be received by Delta Airlines in the year 2013-2018. The value of the purchase reached 8.5 billion U.S. dollars, although it is believe Delta Airlines received number of discounted rates.

The new Boeing aircraft to be ordered Delta Airlines has a more comfortable cabin, the roar of the engine smoother, and larger capacity of storage on the passenger's head.

It is estimated that Delta Airlines will receive a Boeing 737-900 Extended Range (ER) with a single aisle and can be loaded with up to 180 seats. Later, the planes will fly domestic routes.

Interestingly, the launch-customer that is believed to fly Boeing737-900 ER is Indonesian airlines, namely Lion Air. Even the Lion Air already order to 178 units, which until August has received up to 51 units of the aircraft.

In January 2011, Delta Airlines, based in Atlanta has announced it will order up to 200 aircraft, with an option to order another 200 aircraft. Delta Airlines aircraft intended to replace the old aircraft, such as the DC-9-50s and Boeing 757-200s.

The average age of Delta aircraft reaches 16 years, far below the Garuda Indonesia is on average only 7-8 years. When the new plane arrived, Delta Airlines expects to cut fuel costs between 15-20 percent. Delta Airlines, the world's second largest airline, with a total fleet of 700 units of the aircraft.

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GARUDA INDONESIA earned IDR 6.02 trillion in the 2nd quarter 2011

2011-09-02T09:29:00.001+07:00

PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk earned revenue to IDR 6.02 trillion in the second quarter of 2011 or an increase of 40.5 percent over the achievement in the same period in 2010, amounting to IDR 4.28 trillion. The figure also shows an increase by 16 percent compared to past achievements in the first quarter which amounted to Rp 5.18 trillion.

The increase in revenue was achieved Garuda Indonesia in line with the implementation of "Quantum Leap" to develop Garuda until 2015.

VP Corporate Communications, Garuda Indonesia, Pujobroto explained the program "Quantum Leap" has a strategic role in relation to the development of Garuda forward, particularly in preparing fundamental airline Garuda Indonesia in order to be competitive and ready to face the business challenges ahead.

In addition to significantly increased revenue, Garuda Indonesia also managed to improve the performance of various operational aspects. In the second quarter of 2011 was Garuda Indonesia successfully carry as many as 4.19 million passengers, an increase by 38 percent over the same period in 2010 amounted to 3,02 million passengers. Production capacity (availability of seat kilometers / ASK) increased by 25.5 percent to 8.25 billion from 6.57 billion seat miles in 2010. In addition, the "yield" passengers increased by 13.9 percent to USC 9.4 compared to 2010 at USC 8.2.

During the quarter II/2011, Garuda Indonesia flight frequency increased by 23.1 percent to 32.424 flights, compared to the same period in 2010, a total of 26.333 flights. Of the overall total flight frequency, the frequency of domestic flights increased by 25.1 percent to 24,049 flights over the same period of last year 2010 while international flights increased by 14.7 percent to 5.182 flight, over the same period in 2010, a total of 4.518 flight.

Level passenger fields (Seat Load Factor / SLF) also increased by 9.8 percent from 68.4 percent in quarter II/2010 to 75.1 percent in quarter II/2011. Meanwhile, the precision of flight (OTP) increased to 89.2 percent, from 78.8 percent in 2010.

Improved performance of Garuda Indonesia in quarter II/2011 is driven by increasingly strong macroeconomic Indonesia as well as an increase in the domestic market. In addition, it also becomes an important achievement given the global economic situation is still unfavorable, the earthquake and tsunami in Japan that have an impact, as well as rising fuel prices significantly.

Meanwhile, in connection with the development of a fleet that carried, in 2011 Garuda Indonesia will receive 11 new aircraft consists of two A330-200 and 9 B737-800 Next Generation, while in 2010 Garuda Indonesia already added 24 new aircraft fleet consists of 23 Boeing Next Generation 737-800 and an Airbus A330-200.

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NEW engine for Boeing 737

2011-09-01T09:26:00.001+07:00

To face with competition from the French aircraft manufacturer Airbus, the directors of the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, has approved a new engine for the Boeing 737. Hopefully, this new engine is more efficient in fuel consumption, making Boeing 737 preferred airlines.

The commitment is released by Boeing on Tuesday (08/30/2011) and Boeing shares immediately rose two percent, in the lunch closing at the New York stock trading.

The decision to install a new machine, it's been awaited since last month, when American Airlines said he would buy a new engine Boeing 737 airplane when it intends to make. American Airlines also has agreed to buy 100 Boeing 737-900 ER.

Expansion purchase these aircraft from American Airlines, Boeing actually terminate the exclusive rights to supply aircraft to American Airlines. Because American Airlines within the next few years, not only ordered 200 unit of Boeing, Airbus but also 260 units.

The new engine Boeing 737, scheduled to be accepted airlines began in 2017. Boeing said the engine was a type of Leap-18 engines made by CFM International. Boeing confirmed, the new 737 engine will be more fuel efficient than the Airbus A320 neo. Specifically, four percent more fuel efficient than the neo A320, Boeing said.

Competition will be more stringent. Boeing 737 assembled in Renton, Washington, on the contrary Airbus A320 in Toulouse, France. Two types of aircraft, getting lots of orders, and both manufacturers encourage the production units that can assemble 42 aircraft per month. Where Boeing will achieve it in 2014, while Airbus in early 2012.

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INDONESIAN Chamber of Commerce seeks delay in strict AIR CARGO screening

2011-08-31T09:27:00.001+07:00

THE Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for further six-month postponement of a new cargo inspection process at international airports, saying lack of infrastructure and manpower will cause bottlenecks, reports the Jakarta Globe.

Ahead of the planned commencement of the cargo inspection process next week, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Suryo Bambang Sulisto said companies were not ready.

"There are only four cargo inspection agents handling 900 tons of merchandise per day. This will cause bottlenecks in airports, not to mention additional fees," said Mr Sulisto.

The regulation, designed to improve security surveillance at the urging of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, was first implemented in July at Soekarno Hatta International Airport. Packages are to be inspected individually, incurring an additional fee of 10 to 14 times the normal rate of IDR60 (US$0.007) per kilogramme.

When the system was implemented, chaos immediately ensued. A long backlog developed of cargo waiting for inspection, prompting cargo forwarding companies to strike, said the report.

Hundreds of tons of cargo, including newspapers, medicines and even human remains awaiting repatriation were stranded, incurring losses estimated in the billions of rupiah.

Hundreds of workers staged a one-day rally to protest the regulation that stipulated that only three companies - Duta Angkasa Prima Kargo, Gita Afian Trans and Fajar Anugerah Sejahtera - would be responsible for security screening of cargo shipments.

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APL operates KODAK Cold Room Facility In India

2011-08-30T10:30:00.001+07:00

APL Logistics has started running Kodak's Central Distribution Center in Mumbai, India. This houses a newly installed cold room facility for temperature-sensitive products.

APL Logistics converted a bare room into the 38,000-square feet high-tech facility after winning the contract to design, build and operate Kodak's new distribution center supplying to the domestic Indian market. Products being stored and disseminated out of this facility include digital cameras, photographic papers, motion picture films, digital printing plates and plate setting equipment, as well as chemicals.

"We're pleased to have delivered well against Kodak's stringent requirements," said Siddharth Adya, APL Logistics managing director for South Asia. "This demonstrates our capability in engineering as well as excellence in implementation."

Designed by APL Logistics solution engineering experts, the facility is unique because it has three different cold rooms of varying temperatures: ambient, 13 degrees and 21 degrees Celsius. To ensure that the facility runs at an optimal operational efficiency, the team has worked advanced cooling technologies and thermodynamics principles into its design. Kodak also required APL Logistics to migrate the operations from a former premise to the new one without disrupting its supply chain activities.

For a seamless data interface, APL Logistics has integrated its proprietary Warehouse Management System with Kodak's SAP system. This gives Kodak greater visibility over its inventory and greatly improved its accuracy in decisions.

Kodak India was established in 1913. Today, it is a leader in imaging, offering digital products and services for commercial and consumer use.

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LAO Airlines buy two Airbus A320

2011-08-29T10:55:00.001+07:00

Lao Airlines, the national airline from Laos, signed a contract with Airbus Industry to purchase two A320 aircraft types.

Lao Airlines will fly the A320 to connect Vientiane with a number of major destination countries in Southeast Asia, including Jakarta.

Somphone Douangdara, President of Lao Airlines, said the A320 will have a layout for the two classes of passengers with a capacity of 126 passengers in main cabin.

In addition, said Somphone, Business class will be able to accommodate16 passengers. "With the A320, Lao Airlines will introduce a higher level of premium service as we expand our international route network," he said. According Somphone, Lao Airlines will be acquiring passenger comfort guarantee to fly. Moreover, he added, Lao Airlines will also get the benefits of low operating costs of modern A320 aircraft and saving fuel.

John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer responded positively to the presence of Lao Airlines as a new Airbus customer. "With these reservations, Lao Airlines joined other global customers, the owners of the best-selling line of single-aisle aircraft in the airline industry," he said.

A320 aircraft, according to John, preferred by passengers because of the general operational costs are relatively low. John added a series of A320 Family aircraft have been recognized as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft quality.

"Almost 7,80 of Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been sold and more than 4.700 aircraft had been delivered to more than 330 airlines and airline operators around the world. This is a series of best-selling single-aisle aircraft in the world, "he concluded.

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Worsening debt crisis, INDONESIA's EXPORTS to Europe will stagnate

2011-08-27T13:11:00.001+07:00

Ministry of Industry worrying the European Union financial problems will affect the Indonesia export to Europe. Because, Greece's debt problems spread to other countries in Europe which has the potential to expand the region's financial crisis.

"For me Europe is not too optimistic. Especially if you look at the debt structure of large countries," said Director General of International Cooperation Ministry of Industry Industry, Agus Tjahayana.

According to him, Greece's debt problems will be difficult to prolonged unresolved because the three countries, namely Germany, France, and Britain is expected to help bail out Greece's debt was in trouble. In fact, Germany was difficult to expand its export market as China slammed aggression. "The possibility of its condition deteriorated," he said.

In fact, Indonesia's exports to the EU during the period 2007-2010 recorded an average increase of 9%. That number exceeds the import of industrial products from Europe which reached 8%. In 2010 Indonesia's trade balance with the EU surplus of U.S. $ 4.5 billion.

The amount was donated processed coconut or palm oil with a market share of 20%, textiles and textile products 14.5%, electronics 10.5%, 10.5% of processed rubber, and footwear or shoes 8%.

In fact, certain products have increased sharply as exports of other chemical products rose 147%, 59.4% of other commodities, cigarettes rose by 28.7%, and sports equipment 26.5%.

Unfortunately, the market penetration of industrial products to the EU is still relatively low with an average of about 0.5%. It is actually according to Agus could be an opportunity to expand market share of Indonesian exports. However, the region's financial condition would likely delay the planned expansion of Indonesia's exports.

"It is possible that down then the condition will remain stagnant because Europe needs these commodities," he said.

As with the financial problems the United States. According to Agus, the condition of the country was not too worried because the position of United States economic growth which is growing despite the crisis.

Country's internal political problems that make the financial problems the United States as unresolved. However, he believes, the country will find the solution of the problem.

As a result, most likely the United States - Indonesia trade will be stagnant for some time. Even if rising then the condition is a result of the appreciation of the yuan currency, the rupiah (IDR), Singapore dollar, ringgit, baht and peso. "The effect would be all for all countries for the same commodity," he said.

Indonesia Trade Minister Marie Elka Pangestu also ever mentioned her concern at the condition of the European Union's financial problems. "Compared to the United States, we are more worried about conditions in Europe," she said.

To maintain the level of Indonesia exports due to the decline in market share in both areas, Marie expressed, should be done by enhancing competitiveness, increasing diversification of export markets, and minimize the high cost.

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Prospects darken for CSAV as July box volume slips 2pc to 264,200 TEU

2011-08-24T07:42:00.001+07:00

CHILEAN carrier Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) has announced a two per cent year-on-year decline in container throughput to 264,200 TEU in July.

This was the lowest monthly volume posted since June 2010, a situation blamed on weak rates and markets, which induced CSAV to abandon long-haul strings two months ago.

The big factor in the decline, reported Paris-based maritime consultancy Alphaliner, was CSAV's withdrawal from the Far East - US west coast trade in June, when the ASIAM service was suspended.

In March, CSAV had already withdrawn from the Far Ear-US east coast trade. CSAV also withdrew two services in July, the Far East-West Med, or the Mare Nostrum Service, and the NACSA Mexico-WCNA service.

CSAV also combined its India-Europe (IMEX) service within joint services with MSC, under a wider rationalisation programme with the Geneva-based carrier.

CSAV has also stripped away tonnage from 588,000 TEU in March to 494,000 TEU today. Since embarking on an aggressive strategy in 2009, CSAV's global ranking had climbed from 16th to seventh, but has since slipped back to 10th. CSAV suffered a net loss of US$186 million for the first quarter of 2011 and is expected to announce a negative result when it releases its second quarter report later this week.

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INDONESIA AirAsia international flight move to Terminal 3

2011-08-23T11:26:00.001+07:00

Planning of Indonesia AirAsia (IAA) to bring together domestic and international flights in Terminal 3 of Soekarno Hatta Airport closer to reality. In the near term, PT Angkasa Pura (AP) II will provide a license to use the terminal 3 for the entire flight operation of IAA.

"Beginning next September we have been granted permission to IndonesiaAirAsia to operate in the terminal 3. Later planned to co-exist with other airlines such as Wings Air and Mandala Airlines that still wanted to fly," said Managing Director of AP II, Tri S Sunoko in Jakarta.

Director of operations and Techniques AP II, Salahuddin Rafi said, IAA international flight operations transfers made to reduce the burden of international flights at the terminal 2 which is quite high. "International flight of Indonesia AirAsia is not much. But at least to reduce the existing burden, and could facilitate the IAA itself," said Rafi.

According to him, the capacity of Terminal 3 have been yet used to the maximum is 4 million passengers. In 2010 only 1.9 million passengers traveled by. Now estimated to be reduced, because Mandala Airlines no longer in operation. "Therefore, we provide international flights of Indonesia AirAsia to terminal 3, to be maximum," he said.

Next year, he explained, it is estimated there will be many more airlines are using the terminal 3 of Soekarno Hatta Airport, due to capacity will increase to 25 million passengers per year.

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APL Wins Nissan Motors Award

2011-08-20T10:01:00.001+07:00

APL Logistics has received the Best Support and Coordination 2010 award from Nissan Motors in Thailand. This is the first time the Thailand unit of the global automotive manufacturer is handing out awards recognizing service excellence in its supply chain.

"We're pleased to be recognized by one of the largest global manufacturers in the automotive industry, one demanding nothing less than precision in its supply chain," said Dhanes Mekintharanggur, APL Logistics' director responsible for Thailand operations. "Our commitment to service quality, versatility and operational excellence is being recognized."

Since 2009, APL Logistics has been Nissan Motors' logistics partner in Thailand handling the supply of locally-produced automotive parts required by the car manufacturer's Samutprakarn plant.

APL Logistics manages 50 trucks making 80 trips in scheduled milk-runs, picking up components from multiple part supplier locations, before consolidating and delivering them just-in-time to the plant for the car assembly process.

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AIRASIA Philippines Flying from Clark Air Base

2011-08-19T07:47:00.001+07:00

AirAsia Philippines airline plans to first flight from legendary Clark Airport in October 2011, after the operating licenses issued by local authorities. On Monday, August 15, 2011, AirAsia Philippines has received the first Airbus A320 aircraft.

Clark Air Base is a United States Air Force base on Luzon Island, Philippines. Located 3 miles from the City of Angeles, and 40 miles northwest of Manila. Since 1991, this airport is used for a commercial flight, after being used by U.S. military forces from the years 1903-1991.

Hontiveros, AirAsia Philippines president and CEO, quoted from various online media the Philippines said, today is a proud moment for AirAsia Philippines, with the arrival of our new aircraft.

AirAsia Philippines expects to receive a second plane in the quarter-IV in 2011, while the other two Airbus A320 will arrive in 2012. Low-cost airline, has announced will also fly to regional destinations such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Macao.

From Clark Air Base which now well known as Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), AirAsia Philippines will flies aggressively the cities with a maximum of four hours travel time.

Hontiveros also emphasized that the airline was trying to change the DMIA into the airport for international flights to Europe and America. AirAsia Philippines sister company, AirAsia X which is already flying to London and Paris.

Clark Air Base or Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) has been operating 24 hours, with a target to the main gate of the Philippines in 10 years. Moreover, DMIA is one of the largest airports in Asia. There are two parallel runways with a length of 3.2 kilometers each of which will be extended to 4 kilometers to serve wide-bodied aircraft. The main runway (the primary runway 02R/20L) has a length of 3,200 meters and 60 meters wide. Equipped with all the navigation equipment and lighting. While the second runway, 3,200 meters in length with a width of 45 meters.

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QANTAS Airways Purchase 78 Units of Airbus 320neo

2011-08-17T10:30:00.001+07:00

For the first time, Qantas Airways chose the Airbus A320 to launch a premium airline that will serve routes to and from Australia and Asia.

In addition, Jetstar, a subsidiary of Qantas, has selected the Airbus A320, to continue its growth in Australia and Asia. Commitment to order at least 106 aircraft A320 Family, including 78 jets A320neo, making the latest airline Qantas is to choose the best-selling single-aisle aircraft in the world.

The decision to choose Airbus for short to medium haul flights, confirmed that Qantas’ long-term strategy to build the fleet with the aircraft's most fuel efficient and reliable in the world.

"Qantas Airways is an airline pioneer and look far into the future. We are very pleased to be able to run a significant role in their company's future strategy," said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers of Airbus.

In that release, Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas, adding, "We are very pleased to be able to invest in a series of A320 Family aircraft are fuel efficient, including new A320neo aircraft as part of the transformation plan international expansion of Qantas and Jetstar in Asia."

Airbus A320neo is the choice of aircraft with new engines for the A320 Family series which will be operational in 2015. A320neo aircraft incorporates the latest generation of machines and devices Sharklet wingtips. This combination produces fuel savings and CO2 emissions by 15 percent.

Simultaneously, Qantas Airways has decided to adapt the delivery of six planes last of 20 A380 units into a new business plan. This will affect their shipments after 2013. Currently, Qantas has 10 Airbus A380s, making it the third largest A380 airline operator in the world.

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MOL launches ten 5,600-TEU ships to boost Asia-South America CSW service

2011-08-16T09:21:00.001+07:00

JAPAN's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced it will launch 10 new 5,600-TEU ships to replace existing vessels on the Asia-East Coast South America Service (CSW) with immediate effect to enlarge the loop fleet 13 units.

Along with the fleet expansion, MOL will begin chartering space to a consortium of NYK, "K" Line, Hyundai Merchant Marine and PIL, said the MOL statement.

The new vessels feature new wide-beam and shallow-draft design to enable high loading capacity and can meet the requirements of shallow ports as well as achieve better fuel efficiency.

The new MOL CSW service has a 91-day turnaround and calls at Xingang (Wed/Wed), Dalian (Thu/Fri), Qingdao (Sat/Sat), Busan (Mon/Mon), Shanghai (Fri/Sat), Hong Kong (Mon/Mon), Singapore (Fri/Sat), Santos (Sat/Sun), Buenos Aires (Tue/Wed), Montevideo (Thu/Thu), Paranagua (Sun/Sun), Sao Francisco Do Sul (Mon/Mon), Santos (Tue/Wed), Rio De Janeiro (Thu/Fri), Cape Town (Sat/Sun), Ngqura (Mon/Tue), Singapore (Thu/Fri), Hong Kong (Wed/Wed) and back to Xingang (Wed).

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Merpati Airlines to open two new routes

2011-08-15T08:13:00.001+07:00

PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines is now flying farther. The plan, the national airline will open two new routes on 24 August.

Two new routes to be opened is the route of Semarang - Surabaya and Surabaya - Banyuwangi. Commerce Director of PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines Tony Achmad Aulia said the two new routes will be flown once a day for seven days a week. "We will use the MA 60 aircraft each with a capacity of 56 seats," said Tony.

According to Tony, the opening of new routes before Eid ul-Fitr deliberately chose the time when many people travel back and forth. Besides that, the new route is aimed at helping the government break down the traffic jams during Eid ul-Fitr.

Onwards, the two new routes will be maintained despite the home coming Eid ul-Fitr season is over. According to Tony, the second route potential to be developed to target the people who travel on business between cities in Indonesia.

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CATHAY PACIFIC profit FALLS 59pc to US$348.7 million, cites high fuel, uncertainty

2011-08-12T14:20:00.001+07:00

HONG KONG's Cathay Pacific Airways posted a 59 per cent first-half plunge in net profit to HK$2.81 billion (US$348.7 million) year on year, attributing the decline to lower cargo demand, higher fuel costs and global economic uncertainty.

"After an exceptionally strong 2010, in which we made record profits, 2011 is proving to be more challenging," said Cathay chairman Christopher Pratt.

However disappointing the result, it still beat an average profit forecast of HK$1.5 billion from four analysts polled by Reuters.

Cargo business performed well at the start of the year, but slackened by the second quarter, while the passenger businesses of both Cathay Pacific and Dragonair did well throughout with a strong demand for premium travel, said a company statement.

Cathay reported that the delivery of its new Boeing 747-8F freighters has been delayed again. Now two deliveries are scheduled for September, with three more expected by the end of the year. But delivery dates are still subject to change.

The company also launched a cargo joint venture with Air China in May, in which it holds an equity and an economic interest. The joint venture operates from Shanghai under the Air China Cargo logo and will capture airfreight opportunities from the Yangtze River Delta region.

Fuel was the big cost, rising 49.5 per cent year on year, an increase of HK$6,461 million. Fuel hedging brought some relief, resulting in a realised profit of HK$962 million.

Cathay and Dragonair cargo started well, but demand from Hong Kong and the mainland weakened from April and first half revenue fell 7.7 per cent to HK$11.6 billion year on year. Yield was up by 7.1 per cent to HK$2.42 billion while capacity increased 14.6 per cent. The load factor fell by 9.6 percentage points to 68.4 per cent, said the company.

First half passenger revenue was HK$31.7 billion - an increase of 15.9 per cent year on year. Capacity increased 9.8 per cent and the two airlines carried a total of 13.2 million passengers, a rise of 1.7 per cent on 2010.

The group took delivery of six new aircraft in the first half with a further eight deliveries scheduled in the second half. In March, Cathay announced its intention to acquire another 27 new aircraft - two Airbus A350-900s, 15 Airbus A330-300s and 10 Boeing 777-300ERs. In August, Cathay Pacific announced a further acquisition of four Boeing 777-300ERs and eight Boeing 777-200F freighters.

Cathay Pacific started flying to Abu Dhabi in June and will start flying to Chicago in September, with frequencies increased to Milan, Paris, New York, Toronto and a number of southeast Asian routes. Dragonair increased frequencies to a number of cities on the mainland.

source: shippinggazette.com

LION AIR as the WORST airline in the On Time Performance

2011-08-11T18:15:00.001+07:00

Lion Air was recorded as the worst airline in the timeliness - the on time performance (OTP) in Indonesia. Based on the results recap of the Ministry of Transportation during the I quarter of 2011, the Lion Air’s OTP average only reaches 66.45%.

According Ministry of Transportation, this is not the first time of the airline that owned by PT Lion Mentari Airlines has record a poor performance in the OTP. During January - April 2011, the Lion Air on time perfomance had reached a low of 54.30% in February. Whereas the highest achieved in April OTP at 77.30%.

Batavia Airlines OTP rate slightly better, reaching 68.83%. While the best OTP is still held by Garuda Indonesia 86.98%, while the OTP of Merpati Airlines 75.60%, Sriwijaya Air 74% and AirAsia 71.96%.

Director General of Civil Aviation, Herry Bakti, ask the airline who has punctuality rate into a bad category to improve its performance so that it can reach 80%. "They have to arrange the schedule according to ability," he said.

Herry said, airlines are often late is usually caused by high frequency of flights, but not matched with the fleet and adequate human resources. As for Lion Air, Ministry of Transportation has given sanction in the form of six-unit reduction in the frequency of plane flights.

Flight Observer, Ruth Hannah Simatupang, argues, to improve the on time performance, the airline should work with other airlines during a delay or cancellation. "So far, the only Garuda Indonesia has did it and it was for international routes," said Ruth..

Edward Sirait, General Director of Lion Air, pledging it will continue to improve the on time performance. Since reducing the frequency of flights, the OTP has increased. "Our last July OTP 76%," said Edward. In addition to reducing the frequency, Lion Air also increase the OTP by adding ground time from 35 minutes to 45 minutes.

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