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BRIEFS
February 5, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
  • Pan-United's Batam shipyard to open on schedule in Q2
    Expanding into Batam, with ready pool of cheap labour, hones group's competitive edge: MD
  • Keppel Marine bags $18m contracts
  • Antwerp handled 111.9m tonnes cargo
  • Unionist among 3 new faces at MPA board
  • Carnival Cruise wins award

  • Philippine airlines facing troubled times: analysts
    Cebu Pac Air crash deals another blow to industry reeling from Asia crisis
  • Airbus beats Boeing to bag US$2.6b Iberia order
  • US aviation body's computers may crash in 2000
  • BAA wins British Midland contract

  • New terminals upset old order
    Region's ports are braced for a period of dramatic change and turmoil as competition rises over the next two years

  • Human element of AEI business

Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison increases investment in HIT
  • Port machinery project introduced in China
  • Fast growth of intermodalism in Port of Rotterdam
  • Port Elizabeth rates rise may bring changes
  • New Dutch feedership company
  • Sea Lion launch new route to Mexico

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 1998
  • Ryder casts eye on Frans Maas
  • KLM profit disappoints
  • KLM considers purchase of own shares
  • Brussels Airport rates rise
  • Subsidiary Paccar further raises production

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Cash woes have Asia eyeing U.S.
  • Olympic rigs head for Nagano
  • Northwest Marine Terminal Officers for 1998
  • U.S.-Japan Agreement a UPS plus
  • Corps of Engineers warns public of coastal navigational structures
  • Hanjin Shipping will change its intra-Asia liner operations
  • Rail freight figures show sharp increase

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • MISC to start own intra-Asia service
  • COSCO launches Latin America service
  • Uniglory revamping Indonesian service
  • MOL gets majority share of Indonesian LNG project
  • Yang Ming cuts profit forecast by half
  • Russia urges Japan forwarders to use TSCS

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • 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

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • 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.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 1998
  • 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'.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Oakland must move fast on expansion
  • Shippers see no gloom and doom scenario for the economy, a Schroder study says. They also know good news comes at a cost: higher truck rates
  • Preston expands express service to all 50 states
  • Bill would give Virginia yard big tax breaks
  • Teamsters say talks progressing very well
  • Law firms combine practices
  • Bill introduced to revamp management of Seaway
  • APL-TMM team expands Mexico-Far East capacity
  • China accelerates shipyard overhauls
  • South China's largest port to deepen main channel
  • Hong Kong ship accidents decline

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • 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.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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%)
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.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
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
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
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
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
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%
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
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
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
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 informanoSponsored Article
ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
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
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
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
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
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
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%
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
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
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)
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
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
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%.
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
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
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
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
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
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
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
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
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
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
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"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
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
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"
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
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
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
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
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
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%
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
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
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
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
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
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
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
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
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
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
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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"
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
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%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
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
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
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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