FastShip signs deal for 1st four speedy vessels
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FastShip Inc. of Philadelphia has signed a preliminary agreement with National Steel and Shipbuilding of San Diego. The deal is for a nine-ship transatlantic fleet, the first two of which are to be ready by 2003. They will carry cargo between Philadelphia and Europe at twice the speed of conventional ships.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 1999
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Comcast and Disney can take time
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The stock price of Disney might drop which will make the Comcast offer more attractive to Disney share holders and management. Comcast could increase its bid by offering a cash component, or just buy parts of Disney, which is the ESPN cable network in particular.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2004
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European deal signed by FastShip
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Philadelphia, Penn.-based FastShip Inc. has signed a logistics and marketing deal with London, England-based CP Ships. FastShip will provide high-speed transatlantic shipping services.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2000
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