Sull'onda di un '97 record la Carnival individua i mercati di espansione della controllata genovese Costa fa rotta sulla Francia Nel 2000 consegnata la nuova nave da crociera che incrementer' del 25% la capacit' passeggeri
Bari, porto dimenticato dalle carte geografiche del ministro
Lo scalo toscano ' diventato molto appetibile: in lizza anche gli svizzeri di Msc Singapore verso l'approdo di Livorno
Mitsui, APL opt for Lykes ships MITSUI OSK Lines and APL plan to charter space from Lykes Lines for their inaugural transatlantic service, rather than introduce their own tonnage this year. The service is scheduled to begin in mid-March.
Criminal charges filed over 'Dystos' capsizing THE Hellenic Register of Shipping and owners of the ill-fated Dystos have reacted with dismay to criminal charges filed against them this week in connection with the capsizing of the cement carrier off Evia just over a year ago.
Smith International profits, revenue rise SMITH International has reported 1997 fourth-quarter profits of $30.04m, up 51% on the previous year's $19.9m for the same period.
Miami resident Miami resident Mary Cavacaris looks at a neighbour's vehicle, which was crushed by a utility pole when a massive thunderstorm, including four tornadoes, ripped through the southern part of Florida state this week. The storm left thousands of homes, from the Florida Keys to Fort Lauderdale, without power.
Marseilles in SNCF blast PORT of Marseilles has attacked French rail operator SNCF for failing to defend the interests of French ports in relation to proposed trans-European freight corridors.
PetroUnited adds new docks at Houston PETROUNITED Chemicals is to break ground this week on a new ship dock and two-berth barge dock in Texas designed to double its vessel and barge traffic capability, writes Joel Glass.
Dunkirk stowaways 'in no danger' FEARS for the safety of two stowaways on board a Cypriot-flag bulk carrier anchored outside the French port of Dunkirk have been dismissed as "nonsense" by the vessel's managing company.
Rio Cubatao terminal sets weekly target of 800 boxes THE privately run Cosipa steel terminal, near Santos, Brazil, finally received its first full containership at the end of December and is expected to handle around 800 containers a week.
Argonaut may scrap recently-acquired ulcc ONE of the tankers recently purchased by Argonaut from Latsis of Greece may be scrapped following a technical inspection.
Fisher may lengthen more coastal tankers LIVERPOOL-based owner James Fisher & Sons is considering lengthening more of the vessels purchased from P&O Tankships.
N&T slams Stockholm over Gotland concession ANDERS Berg, md of Nordström & Thulin, has attacked the Swedish government for cutting the concession for the Gotland islands ferry service.
Ferry operators rationalise to cut losses FILIPINO ship operators have agreed to rationalise operations on the domestic trade in an attempt to cut losses caused by the current crisis in the region.
Dole rejects allegations about leaving Ecuador DOLE Fresh Fruit has rejected allegations that the company was leaving the country and reducing its participation in the banana business.
Southampton to pilot crane control system SOUTHAMPTON Container Terminals is to pilot a crane control system in an attempt to boost container handling at the UK port from 21 to 23 or 24 moves per hour.
Mexican port reopens after storm MEXICO'S Pajaritos crude oil port in the Gulf of Mexico reopened early yesterday morning after being closed on February 2 because of bad weather.
Red Band negotiating on FPSO conversion RED Band, part of Norway's Fred Olsen Group, is currently negotiating to convert another of its fleet into a floating production, storage and offloading vessel.
Cebu cements ties with workers PHILIPPINES-based Cebu Shipyard and Engineering Works has concluded a new collective bargaining agreement with its unionised workforce.
Hellenic Register faces criminal charges A PIRAEUS public prosecutor has filed criminal charges against the Hellenic Register of Shipping and AGET Heracles cement group in relation to the accident of the Dystos.
ANL could use non-union dock, says Reith THE Australian government has raised the possibility of state-owned ANL shipping line using a controversial, new non-union dock at Port Melbourne.
Mærsk sets up Mexico/South America service MÆRSK Line is adding three ships on a weekly route between the Gulf of Mexico, US, Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela.
Kværner sells City of London site KVÆRNER'S property development unit Trafalgar House Developments has exchanged contracts to sell its vacant site at St Mary Axe in the City of London to Swiss Re.
Color Line boosts Oslo-Kiel service COLOR Line has added a Russian-owned freight ferry onto its service between Oslo and Kiel.
P&O sues Melbourne Port P&O Australia has taken the Melbourne Port Corporation to the Supreme Court over the selection last year of OOCL as preferred bidder for a third container terminal at Melbourne.
Contship enhances round-the-world service CONTSHIP is adding northbound calls at Brisbane and Jakarta to its round-the-world service.
Philippines seeks officer shortage solution MEASURES to stave off the growing shortage of officers are being urged in the Philippines, including 'walk-in exams'.
Coombs: Patrick has great future AUSTRALIAN stevedore Patrick has a great future in the stevedoring industry according to the national secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, John Coombs, but without its chairman, Chris Corrigan and his executive team. Mr Coombs told DCN yesterday that following Mr Corrigan’s revelation of his involvement in the Dubai exercise, the company’s chairman has lost all credibility. "I advised him to resign, but it looks like he has ignored that advice," he said.
MUA: Peace forum ‘scuttled’ The Maritime Union of Australia yesterday claimed that industrial relations on the Australian waterfront reached a new low when employers and the federal government effectively scuttled the formation of an industry consultative council. The union’s assistant national secretary, Vic Slater, told DCN the formation of the council would ease tensions and provide a much needed forum for constructive discussion under the chairpersonship of vice president Ross of the Australian Industrial Relations Commissions.
Car terminal drive stalls STRANG Stevedoring Australia’s plans to build a dedicated car terminal at Melbourne’s West Webb Dock appear to have become bogged down in planning and approval processes, with work originally scheduled for January yet to begin. While SSA chief executive Robert Strang believes the project will now get underway next week, DCN inquiries have revealed the company faces a considerable hurdle in obtaining the necessary clearances, with several relevant bodies apparently yet to formally receive or process applications.
P&O’s Dampier defiance P&O Ports has indicated it will not close shop at Dampier and will fight the WA government’s decision to grant exclusive stevedoring rights to Western Stevedores at the port. P&O has been told that it will not be able to conduct stevedoring activities at Dampier from 6 April when a five-year operating and lease agreement between Western Stevedores and the Dampier Port Authority takes effect.
NSW outsourcing backdown? THE NSW government appears set to abandon current competitive tendering policies relating to the contracting out of rail maintenance services in the state, following increasing pressure from rail unions. In a move which is believed to have angered current rail infrastructure providers, the Carr government was this week continuing protracted negotiations with NSW rail unions which could see the current tendering process delayed and possibly changed.
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