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BRIEFS

December 4, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal

Air and Land Transport

PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
ANA forms partnership with SAS
Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
Finnair to join oneworld very soon
Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles

Features

Setting new sights in China
Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes

Columns

When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal

Air and Land Transport

PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
ANA forms partnership with SAS
Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
Finnair to join oneworld very soon
Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles

Features

Setting new sights in China
Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes

Columns

When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal

Air and Land Transport

PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
ANA forms partnership with SAS
Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
Finnair to join oneworld very soon
Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles

Features

Setting new sights in China
Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes

Columns

When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal

Air and Land Transport

PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
ANA forms partnership with SAS
Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
Finnair to join oneworld very soon
Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles

Features

Setting new sights in China
Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes

Columns

When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

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TWRA to cut fuel surcharge by 50 per cent Rotterdam plan criticised MPA to extend port dues concession Talks on Westport-Laem Chabang connection underway Hong Kong's air cargo operations rates above most Martinair steps up transatlantic services Transnational to pay US$100,000 fine

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DECEMBER 3, 1998
Frans Maas loses GE Plastics as customer to Penske Air France freight volumes lower Rate increase on the Australia-Europe trade Lower result Hessenatie due to congestion New Los Angeles-Paris (Orly) Flights American Airlines Border town Venlo protest at absence of new road

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Four bidders pursue APL Stacktrain
WTO forecasts slower growth in world trade
Moody's warns ports in West on debts
Visit to US fails to ease India, Pakistan tensions
FTAA focuses on customs to invigorate talks
Danzas now handling air and ocean imports for Eli Lilly and Co.
US farmers plan blockades as Canada trade talks continue
CLA Air Transport starting two intra-Philippine cargo flights
Internet is necessity for nearly half of users, AOL study says
FAA issues emergency stop use order on 747 jet fuel pumps
US prods China to open up its aviation market

Transportation

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

Maritime

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Four bidders pursue APL Stacktrain
WTO forecasts slower growth in world trade
Moody's warns ports in West on debts
Visit to US fails to ease India, Pakistan tensions
FTAA focuses on customs to invigorate talks
Danzas now handling air and ocean imports for Eli Lilly and Co.
US farmers plan blockades as Canada trade talks continue
CLA Air Transport starting two intra-Philippine cargo flights
Internet is necessity for nearly half of users, AOL study says
FAA issues emergency stop use order on 747 jet fuel pumps
US prods China to open up its aviation market

Transportation

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

Maritime

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Four bidders pursue APL Stacktrain
WTO forecasts slower growth in world trade
Moody's warns ports in West on debts
Visit to US fails to ease India, Pakistan tensions
FTAA focuses on customs to invigorate talks
Danzas now handling air and ocean imports for Eli Lilly and Co.
US farmers plan blockades as Canada trade talks continue
CLA Air Transport starting two intra-Philippine cargo flights
Internet is necessity for nearly half of users, AOL study says
FAA issues emergency stop use order on 747 jet fuel pumps
US prods China to open up its aviation market

Transportation

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

Maritime

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

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FMC Draws up Bond Increases for Intermediaries COSCON, Yang Ming File Space Charter Pact Transpacific Box Imbalance Expected to Widen in 1998

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Los sindicatos lanzan un SOS para salvar el ferrocarril en Extremadura La aerolínea Cityjet conecta Irlanda con la Costa del Sol El presidente de Asturias da por segura la l'nea marítima Gij'n-Rotterdam Renfe instala un sistema de protección de v'as en la línea Barcelona-Valencia La Comisión Europea consulta a las compañías aéreas Nedlloyd quita importancia al descenso del beneficio trimestral Swiss World Airways deja de volar hoy

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COSCO's Director visits India to study market potential Major Port Trusts Act in for amendment IMC meet with German envoy today Stevedores set record at VPT Hi-tech park planned at Navi Mumbai MMB plans to review hinterland connectivity at port sites NHAI-FICCI meet on express highways Australia eases sanctions Rs 1,000 notes may reappear Tourism services sector may be offered for privatisation Centre likely to import fertiliser HI-TEC City a precious jewel of 21st century, declares Vajpayee COSCON WB loan to UP FFFAI Convention begins at Kochi

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Il ministero delle Finanze chiede decine di miliardi per cinque anni di arretrati alle compagnie di trasporto Container, il Fisco batte cassa Una tassa per le merci trasportate in coperta rischia di allontanare il traffico dagli scali italiani Riesplode la polemica con la Ue sul lavoro in banchina Primi passi per il trasferimento delle competenze previsto dalla legge di riforma Capitanerie e autorità, parte il dialogo Gioia Tauro tira la volata al Sud

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Bollore tables bid for Safmarine box arm France's Bollore group revealed yesterday that it had made a bid for the container transport operations of South African shipping company, Safmarine. Ocean Marine faces major overhaul TROUBLED independent P&I club Ocean Marine Mutual is set to unveil a major overhaul with confirmation from the club last night that an announcement is imminent. Shipowners' Mutual move on claim pool THE Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association is set to become a direct participant in the International Group's claims sharing arrangements from February 20 next year. Oslo bourse index down as oil price fall bites FALLING oil prices acted to depress the Oslo Stock Exchange in November, with its total index falling 5.1% to 952.69 even as bourses elsewhere in the world bounced back from recent declines. ITF in Philippines 'blacklist' plea THE International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has asked the Philippines to amend rules penalising ocean-going seafarers who engage in industrial action overseas and to act against local manning agents blacklisting these seafarers. Euro could fuel further competition in logistics THE introduction of the euro next month could act as an important catalyst in the development of third party logistics and integrated supply chains by intensifying competitive pressures across Europe, an industry expert has predicted. Swedish Club offers rebate to members Owners of vessels entered for P&I cover with the Swedish Club are to receive a 10% rebate on the cost of their P&I insurance for the 1998-99 policy year. Grande Africa Associated British Ports' Southampton port witnessed a double first when Grimaldi Lines' new multipurpose ro-ro, the Grande Africa, made her maiden call and discharged the initial consignment of Ford's new Focus make of car into the UK.

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DECEMBER 3, 1998
Gdansk delivers last boxship as sale approved CAPE Nati, the last of the series of six B191/12 type containerships under construction at Gdansk Shipyard for Schoeller Holdings, was christened and delivered yesterday. Sri Lankans foil port attack SRI Lankan police have arrested eight Tamil Tiger rebels suspected to have been planning to attack Colombo Port. BP hits fuel allowance in less than two months BP's new bunkering centre in Larnaca, Cyprus, yesterday reached its annual allowance of 30,000 tonnes of heavy fuel sold less than two months after it opened. Reuters drops broker messaging system REUTERS has announced the closure of its spot tanker messaging system from June 30 next year. Minister disappoints Italian owners ITALIAN transport minister Tiziano Treu has frustrated the hopes of Italian shipowners who had urged him to plead their cause in Brussels. Swedish Club gives discount for 1998-99 OWNERS of vessels entered for P&I cover with The Swedish Club are to benefit from a ten per cent discount for 1998-99. Hyundai expected to pull out of TACA HYUNDAI Merchant Marine is expected to following DSR-Senator and TMM in withdrawing from the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement next year. Moby launches new roro service tomorrow ITALIAN ferry operator Moby Lines launches a roro service from the mainland to Sardinia tomorrow. Exxon receives final offers on time charter US oil major Exxon has received final and best offers for its two-vlcc time charter requirement, and brokers believe that around five owners are still in the running Transroll quashes speculation TRANSROLL president Washington Barbeito has acted quickly to quash speculation that the Brazilian line is to be acquired by German operator Hamburg-S'd. Lpg vessel sinks in Chinese waterway A FULLY laden 380 dwt lpg vessel has sunk in the Hongwan Waterway near Zhuhai, a city in southern China close to Hong Kong. Bonnici laments Maltese handicap MALTESE economics minister Prof Josef Bonnici said in parliament that Sea Malta is facing serious disadvantages in its competition with European shipping lines. Finland launches third attempt to aid shipping FINLAND'S third attempt this year to aid the country's shipping industry has been launched amid fears of increasing desertion from the national flag. Drifting ship towed to Colombo A BELIZE flag ship adrift for two weeks was finally taken in tow to Colombo on December 1 after adverse weather prevented initial rescue. Supply ship stuck in pack ice AUTHORITIES in Australia are preparing a rescue plan for a government supply ship stuck in pack ice off Antartica. Singapore advances tug plan SINGAPORE'S Maritime and Port Authority has pushed forward the final stage of its tug liberalisation programme by four months to March 1, 1999. Electronic bookings 'hold key to cruise industry' A MARKED increase in direct electronic bookings via the Internet is likely to herald the most significant change to the global cruise industry, according to the head of Cruise Brokers.

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ECT: Hutchison devra-t-il composer avec RCE ? Curieuse évolution que celle que prend le dossier relatif à la vente d'ECT. A l'origine, le caractère des soumissions était bien précis. Le candidat retenu pourrait acquérir 45% de l'entreprise, le reste devant tomber dans les mains d'institutions néerlandaises ou à fort ancrage néerlandais. Le groupe Hutchison Whampoa a été retenu pour une discussion approfondie, les deux autres candidats, en l'occurrence PSA et CMB, étant priés de s'en tenir à l'accord relatif à la procédure de soumission. En d'autres termes, au cas où Hutchison se désisterait ou serait finalement écarté car ayant, après examen approfondi de la situation de l'entreprise, décidé de réduire le montant de son offre, l'organisme chargé de la vente peut toujours se rabattre sur l'un des deux autres candidats. C. Bourne (MOL): "Les taux progresseront encore au départ de l'Asie" Si l'on en croit Chris Bourne, managing director de Mitsui OSK Lines, le liner s'oriente progressivement vers des jours meilleurs. L'année 1998 aura été très difficile; toutefois, les perspectives pour 1999 sont nettement meilleures et l'an 2000 devrait ramener les lignes opérant sur l'Asie dans les chiffres noirs. Animant une des sessions de la conférence "Intermodal 98", C. Bourne avait choisi comme thème: "Les effets à long terme de la crise asiatique sur le shipping et le trading". La libéralisation secoue la navigation intérieure belge Quelques jours après l'entrée en vigueur de la libéralisation dans la navigation intérieure belge, la situation reste peu claire. L'industrie tente sa chance et essaie d'obtenir une diminution des tarifs de 40%, les bureaux d'affrètement font concurrence aux transporteurs, tandis que les bateliers indépendants ont pris en traînant les pieds le chemin qui mène vers les coopératives. La situation est extrêmement tendue dans la navigation citernière belge, où certains opérateurs ont refusé d'effectuer des transports de Rotterdam et Flessingue à destination de Bruxelles et de Liège à des prix en-dessous du tarif plancher. A l'heure de mettre sous presse, une réunion entre chargeurs et armateurs était toujours en cours à Anvers. Le "passif historique" au centre du débat sur le décret portuaire Harmoniser les conditions de fonctionnement entre ports flamands vers l'avenir, comme le prévoit la proposition de décret portuaire, est une chose. Mais l'égalité des chances ne sera réelle que si les distorsions du passé sont elles aussi corrigées, a argumenté Gand - partiellement suivi sur ce point par Ostende - lors du débat public qui a eu lieu hier à la Commission de l'Aménagement du Territoire, des Travaux publics et des Transports du Parlement flamand. L'échevin portuaire gantois Termont a exigé une garantie formelle qu'une telle évaluation des "charges historiques" aurait lieu. Anvers et Zeebrugge ont estimé qu'il vaudrait mieux qu'une telle discussion ait lieu en dehors du débat sur le décret portuaire. Les quatre ports étaient cependant d'accord sur le fait qu'une adoption rapide du décret en question serait une bonne affaire.

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Double headers to go under new EBA Double header shifts will be eliminated by P&O Ports under its new enterprise agreements. This is believed to be one of "the agreed core terms" of site certified agreements contained in the in principle agreement now being considered by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and its members. With the practice of double headers gone, other overtime will be available only at the discretion of management and at management's direction. An annual fixed salary, based on the actual roster, hours to be worked and general conditions of employment will constitute the basis for payment. SA angry over FreightCorp win A bitter row has erupted over the selection of NSW rail freight operator FreightCorp as the successful tenderer for the lucrative Flinders Power intra-state coal haulage task in South Australia. Adelaide-based Australia Southern Railroad, which currently operates the daily coal service for Flinders with their own wagons, locomotives and crews running over the Flinders-owned track, is perplexed at the awarding of the contract to FreightCorp. Opposition parties in SA yesterday also expressed strong opposition to FreightCorp's selection, concerned about the potential loss of jobs and future rail track investment in the state resulting from the tender. COSCO follows the pack on THCs The imposition of an import terminal handling charge by COSCO has been described as "a de facto freight rate increase" by the executive president of the Australian Peak Shippers Association, Frank Beaufort. Mr Beaufort said it was disappointing that shipping lines saw the need to impose these charges, although he admitted that the Chinese carrier was merely following the practice of other lines. "They are probably one of the last," he said. COSCO will introduce the terminal handling charge from all load ports other than those in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong, which will remain at the existing rates, from 1 January. BHPT quits Newcastle tugs BHP transport and its Japanese partners are to end their involvement in tugs in the port of Newcastle, selling Hunter Towage Services and four tugs to Adsteam/Howard Smith joint-venture Waratah Towage. The sale, which is subject to the completion of due diligence and discussions with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, brings to an end a sometimes bitter contest between HTS and Waratah subsidiary Newcastle Tugs which, at least in the early days, reflected considerable enmity between the parent companies over service and pricing issues.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.

Maritime

Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.

Ports and Terminals

PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
Felixstowe opens rail extension.
Baria Serece receives bigger ships.

Forwarding

Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
AEI acquires Translink Group.
Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.

Aviation

KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
UPS posts a good third quarter.
FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
CityFlyer joins the BA group.
SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.

Maritime

Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.

Ports and Terminals

PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
Felixstowe opens rail extension.
Baria Serece receives bigger ships.

Forwarding

Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
AEI acquires Translink Group.
Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.

Aviation

KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
UPS posts a good third quarter.
FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
CityFlyer joins the BA group.
SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.

Maritime

Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.

Ports and Terminals

PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
Felixstowe opens rail extension.
Baria Serece receives bigger ships.

Forwarding

Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
AEI acquires Translink Group.
Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.

Aviation

KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
UPS posts a good third quarter.
FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
CityFlyer joins the BA group.
SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.

Maritime

Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.

Ports and Terminals

PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
Felixstowe opens rail extension.
Baria Serece receives bigger ships.

Forwarding

Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
AEI acquires Translink Group.
Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.

Aviation

KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
UPS posts a good third quarter.
FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
CityFlyer joins the BA group.
SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.

Maritime

Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.

Ports and Terminals

PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
Felixstowe opens rail extension.
Baria Serece receives bigger ships.

Forwarding

Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
AEI acquires Translink Group.
Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.

Aviation

KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
UPS posts a good third quarter.
FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
CityFlyer joins the BA group.
SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

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Chang goes for broke GOLDEN OCEAN S billion dollar VLCC newbuilding project is entering a crucial stage. Heavy interest payments have seen the company notch up a big trading loss while it must find charters and finance for five VLCCs under construction or run the risk of defaulting on payments to shipyards. However, chairman Fred Cheng remains confident. Ulstein takeover sparks probe into insider trading Cargoshipmystery Threat to brokers Return to the Haven Cash call litigation

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SHIPPING

ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive

London

Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April

PORTS

In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%

Venice

In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%

Rotterdam

A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping

Brussels

PORTS

The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company

PORTS

Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa

Genoa

Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%

Barcelona

Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again

Luxembourg

The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions

SHIPPING

GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early

Palermo

Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program

Mumbai

The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025

PORTS

Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities

Rome

Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution

DEFENCE

Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops

Brussels

Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels

SHIPPING

ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%

Ljubljana

Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods

Casablanca

Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation

Brussels

Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%

Cairo

Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.

SHIPPING

Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships

Taipei/Keelung

Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue

MARITIME SERVICES

Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees

Leghorn

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep

Lugano

The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector

PORTS

The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West

Genoa

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group

Rome

Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"

PORTS

One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara

The Spice

Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra

MEETINGS

Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"

Genoa

It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa

MARITIME SERVICES

Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore/HongKong

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%

PORTS

The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)

SHIPPING

Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons

Rome

Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system

SHIPPING

Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt

Marseille

Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria

PORTS

Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck

Genoa

Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari

ASSOCIATIONS

This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published

Venice

The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively

Reykjavik

PORTS

Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%

PORTS

AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly

The Spice

CUSTOMS

Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%

PORTS

Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association

CUSTOMS

Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified

FINANCING

Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships

Hamburg

The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market

Singapore/Seoul

Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US

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