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November 6, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
    Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
  • Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
  • China obliged to crack down on piracy
  • Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
    Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
  • Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
  • Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
  • ANA to raise number of jobs cut
  • Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire
Features
  • Champion of order and safety
    It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
    Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
  • Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
  • China obliged to crack down on piracy
  • Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
    Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
  • Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
  • Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
  • ANA to raise number of jobs cut
  • Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire
Features
  • Champion of order and safety
    It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
    Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
  • Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
  • China obliged to crack down on piracy
  • Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
    Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
  • Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
  • Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
  • ANA to raise number of jobs cut
  • Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire
Features
  • Champion of order and safety
    It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

Sched Netweb site
  • Rate restoration tops agenda at TSA meeting
  • Pre-purchase space arrangement for Fastship
  • Mongolia plans ocean fleet for raw materials
  • Mid-January delivery for Evergreen newbuilding
  • US/Europe tonnage levels down at Chek Lap Kok
  • Air Canada reports 3rd quarter net lossv
  • SIA plans plane sale

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 1998
  • Perhaps strike at Federal Express
  • Northwest and KLM under the same group name
  • Schiphol slots ceiling temporarily no KLM problem
  • Excellent CTT newsletter online
  • Capacity problems at ECT
  • Disruptive actions union in Calais

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Massachusetts sanctions struck down
  • Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
  • Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
  • US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
  • Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
  • FedEx strike nears as talks break off
  • EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
  • Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
  • Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
  • Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
  • BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
  • China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
  • French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station
Transportation
  • Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
  • Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
  • Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
  • Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says
Maritime
  • Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
  • Forwarders oppose rule change
  • Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
  • Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
  • US port roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Massachusetts sanctions struck down
  • Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
  • Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
  • US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
  • Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
  • FedEx strike nears as talks break off
  • EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
  • Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
  • Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
  • Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
  • BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
  • China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
  • French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station
Transportation
  • Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
  • Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
  • Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
  • Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says
Maritime
  • Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
  • Forwarders oppose rule change
  • Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
  • Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
  • US port roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Massachusetts sanctions struck down
  • Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
  • Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
  • US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
  • Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
  • FedEx strike nears as talks break off
  • EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
  • Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
  • Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
  • Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
  • BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
  • China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
  • French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station
Transportation
  • Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
  • Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
  • Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
  • Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says
Maritime
  • Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
  • Forwarders oppose rule change
  • Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
  • Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
  • US port roundup

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Japan/Europe Conference to Raise Rates Effective Jan. 1
  • P&O Nedlloyd, Maersk to Be Awarded License in China
  • Hanjin to Open Kaohsiung Box Terminal

urgente online pressweb site
  • Arias-Salgado destituye al director del Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas
  • Trasmediterránea construirá una terminal propia en Valencia
  • Firmado el convenio para el Centro de Transportes de Cartagena
  • II Curso superior de logística empresarial, de Aeutransmer
  • Continental patrocina la maratón de Nueva York

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk, Sea-Land ships make maiden call at Mina Raysut
  • EU slaps CVD on stainless steel bright bars
  • Unidel Midas Service now offers direct link to West Africa
  • An educative and most informative workshop
  • Accord Freight Lines celebrates first anniversary
  • IMC nominees to participate in BPC's HRD programme in Japan
  • Indian jewellery glitters at Bahrain fair
  • Longer loan repayment period for cotton yarn EOUs
  • Uttar Pradesh spells out export policy; sets Rs 20,000-cr target
  • Maharashtra sops for agro-based units
  • IMC urges MTNL to act on new directory
  • CBDT chief sure of meeting target
  • TUF parameters in a fortnight

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
  • Bunkerworld.com got physical in London
    Being an Internet publishing house, we certainly have a global reach on a daily basis, but we rarely get to meet anyone face to face. During two hectic days at the 19th International Bunker Conference (IBC) in London, the team behind Bunkerworld.com came off-line to meet the industry.
  • A bunker case scenario from Hell
    We report from day one of the International Bunker Conference, when speakers and plenary discussions highlighted hot topics which continue to plague the industry.
  • Fuelcon versus Sellers' contracts
    During the IBC in London in October, we got a look into the current status of existing contractual terms and conditions which regulate the bunker transaction, "the commercial deal". In today's market, there is no standard international set of terms and conditions with universal acceptance.
  • Texaco + Chevron = FAMM
    Texaco and Chevron finally announced the formation and start-up of their global joint venture in their respective residual fuels and marine lubricants marketing business on November 2nd.
  • Company News and Updates

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Keppel embarks on big cost cutting exercise
    Diversified marine conglomerate Keppel Corporation is to sell off "non-performing" overseas shipyards and its liner company as part of a major restructuring and cost-cutting programme.
  • Shell promises to do better as profits dive
    ROYAL Dutch/Shell chairman Mark Moody-Stuart yesterday pledged to improve the group's performance after third quarter profits fell by a massive 56% to $841m, compared with the same period last year.
  • Bergesen fears tanker woes will hit full year earnings
    Norway's Bergesen said yesterday that a weaker tanker market in the fourth quarter would lead to a lower full-year operating profit in 1998 than last year.
  • Secondhand sector rallies after yen dip
    Far Eastern secondhand activity has started to recover following the crash in the Japanese economy which rocked the sale and purchase market and threatened negotiations, writes Emily Redding.
  • Russian food aid fails to deliver dry bulk revival
    US food aid for hard-hit Russia may fall short of the predicted boom for under-utilised dry bulk carriers, as a tentative agreement between Washington and Moscow calls for roughly half the commodities expected.
  • Kelud Indonesia-bound
    Meyer Werft's Papenburg yard has delivered its 20th passengership to Indonesia's Directorate General of Sea Communication.
  • Petroships denies smuggling claim
    The Singapore-based shipmanager of the Petro Ranger' has denied Chinese government claims that the vessel was actually involved in smuggling, rather than hijacked by Indonesian pirates.
  • Danish shipowners call for clarity on duty-free
    Danish shipowners are talking to tax authorities to pin them down on guidelines after duty-free disappears.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 1998
  • Chilean government urged to end port deadlock
    CHILE'S government is being urged to set up a negotiating body to resolve the differences between the various parties involved in the port concession process.
  • Fairplay launches Ships Register on Internet
    FAIRPLAY, the UK-based marine information specialist, has launched its Ships Register on the Internet.
  • Sally terminates Ramsgate-Ostend service
    SALLY UK, part of the Finnish ferry group Neptun Maritime, will close its loss-making service between Ramsgate and Ostend on November 20.
  • Finnlines may move HQ to Germany
    FINNISH liner operator Finnlines might move its head office to Germany as a result of the axing by the Finnish government of two proposals to help shipping companies.
  • Hospital ship in eighth auction
    A PASSENGERSHIP converted by the Greek government into a $2m floating hospital comes under the auctioneer's hammer later this month for the eighth time since 1996.
  • TT Club names directors
    TT Club, the intermodal transport insurer, has appointed Isao Shintani and Knud Pontoppidan as new board directors.
  • Keppel to restructure after loss
    KEPPEL, the giant banking, industrial and shipping group has unveiled a major package of cost cutting measures, after forecasting a loss for this year.
  • HMM starts operations at Kwangyang
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine has started operations at the new Kwangyang Port in South Korea.
  • PSA Corp signs Inchon deal
    SINGAPORE-based PSA Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with Samsung Corp to invest in a port development project at Inchon.
  • Malaysia offers new port incentives
    MALAYSIA'S cabinet yesterday agreed to implement a number of proposals to promote the use of its national ports, including setting up a national feeder company.
  • French government steps into Channel chaos
    FERRY services on the Dover-Calais route are set to return to normal today following the French government's decision to enforce an injunction brought by SeaFrance and P&O Stena.
  • Kakinada privatisation strongly opposed
    A DECISION by the Andhra Pradesh government to privatise Kakinada port has met stiff opposition from the port protection committee, unions and opposition political parties.
  • Indian bulk cargo traffic slumps
    MAJOR Indian ports have recorded a steep fall in shipments of iron ore, steel and fertilisers.
  • Foreign exchange lifts Bergesen
    NORWEGIAN operator Bergesen has increased its nine-month pre-tax profit by 83 per cent to Nkr783m, helped by a 60 per cent decline in foreign exchange losses and net interest costs.
  • Australian cattle on the move again
    AUSTRALIA'S beleaguered live cattle export industry has received a shot in the arm with six shipments having left for Indonesia in recent weeks.
  • Sunmar collapse hits Olympia
    US west coast port of Olympia has been stuck with an unwanted $10m container terminal following the collapse of Seattle-based Sunmar Container Lines.
  • Central America counts the cost of Mitch
    PORT services and transport are at a standstill in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala following the onslaught of Hurricane Mitch.
  • Caspian pipeline wins official approval
    CASPIAN Pipeline Consortium has received official assurances from the governments of both Kazakhstan and Russia regarding its 1,500 km oil pipeline.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
NOVEMBER 5, 1998
  • Les actions des pilotes pourraient leur coûter 5 mio. de BEF par navire
    Journée décisive ce jeudi en ce qui concerne le dossier des pilotes belges, pour autant que le tribunal se prononce sur l'action en référé menée par l'AGHA, la Gentse Havengemeenschap, qui regroupent les associations profesionnelles de chacun de ces ports, et par une vingtaine d'entreprises privées anversoises et gantoises, contre l'Association des pilotes de rivière et de canaux et ses huit membres du conseil. L'action en question vise à réclamer des intéressés un dédommagement de 5 mio. de BEF par navire, qui serait victime d'une manière ou d'une autre des actions qui seraient menées par les pilotes en vue de défendre leurs exigences dans le cadre du dossier intéressant la structure de leur profession. Prévue pour le Ier novembre lesdites actions ont été reportées, manifestement à cause de cette action en référé qui implique un effet rétroactif.
  • Nouvelles conditions de base pour la prestation de services logistiques
    Ce n'est pas sans fierté que Dirk Lannoo, le président du groupe de travail Logistique de la KVBG, l'association des gestionnaires de flux de marchandises, a annoncé la création de conditions de prestation de services logistiques constituant un cadre-coupole pour toutes les activités exercées par les membres de l'association. Les conditions logistiques n'ont pas pour but d'éliminer les conditions existantes type CMR, UEA ou VBG, ni les multiples conditions individuelles. L'objectif est de créér un document de base qui fasse la clarté dans un nombre de zones d'ombre des activités exercées par nos membres".
  • Un porte-allèges contribuerait au désenclavement fluvial de Zeebrugge
    C'est aux techniciens de l'Union de Remorquage et de Sauvetage que la MBZ, société qui gère le port de Zeebrugge, a confié le soin d'élaborer le dossier technique du projet de porte-allèges submersible, qui doit permettre de contribuer au désenclavement fluvial du port de Zeebrugge. La photo ci-jointe donne une idée précise de ce que serait cet engin d'une capacité de charge de 8.800 t.
  • "Vers une croissance plus forte des ports méditerranéens et des EDC dans l'hinterland"
    La globalisation de l'économie va favoriser la poursuite de la croissance de la containérisation. En Europe, cela va mener à certains déplacements: la part des ports de la Méditerranée va croître et l'hégémonie des ports de Nord de l'Europe va baisser. L'accroissement de la taille des navires va accroître la discontinuité des arrivages, entraînant une hausse de la demande en entreposage. Mais les centres européens de distribution (EDC) risquent de ne plus en trouver tellement dans les ports, mais à l'intérieur des terres.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • VCA tonnages up, revenue down
    The Victorian Channels Authority has completed its second full year of operation and its financial results show an after tax profit for 1997-98 of $5.258 million.
    During the year dividends of $3.13 million were paid to the state government. Total income for the year to 30 June was $20.767 million, a reduction of almost $1 million over 1996-97.
    On 1 July 1997, the VCA reduced its charges from 40 cents a gross ton to 35.5 cents a gross ton, and a further reduction to 30.4 cents a gross ton was introduced on 1 July this year.
    VCA ceo Ian Edwards told DCN: "If we had continued with the 40 cent base rate during the year we would have made $2.5 million more than we did."
    He said the effect of the decreases had been a 24 per cent reduction in tonnage charges since VCA began operating in March 1996.
  • Melbourne tug of war ends in draw
    Less than a week after their introduction, new tug-ordering practices by Melbourne Tug Services have been shelved after criticism from the Port Phillip Sea Pilots and the shipping industry.
    The short-lived changes required ships' agents to advise the number of tugs required for a vessel at least an hour before the vessel's arrival or departure, with the scrapping of ordering 'to pilots' requirements'. Any tugs ordered that left the wharf to attend a vessel, were to incur normal charges whether or not the tug was used.
    After a meeting on Wednesday between representatives of the pilots, tugs and ships agents, a mutual resolution to the issue has resulted in the system being modified.
    The alterations, which will allow more flexibility, will see the re-introduction of 'to pilots requirements' after the re-issuing of a new 'pilot tug requirements sheet' which will be distributed to all ships' agents as soon as possible.
  • Dispute compo claims sought
    THE Official Receiver of New South Wales, George Caddy, has called for those small businesses which suffered damages as a result of the 7 April to 2 September waterfront dispute between the MUA and Patrick Stevedores, to lodge claims for compensation by 31 March 1999.
    Under an agreement reached early last month between Patrick, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the MUA, Patrick agreed to pay up to $7.5 million to cover damages claimed by small businesses in a deal based on all patties withdrawing threats of litigation arising out of the dispute.
  • PWCS dispute not affecting exports
    THE Australian Industrial Relations Commission was yesterday afternoon dealing with a dispute which has arisen at the Port Waratah Coal Services site in Newcastle.
    It is understood that a dispute in terms of section 99 of the Workplace Relations Act had been notified by the company, one of the country's largest coal exporting terminals, following a stopwork meeting which extended beyond the authorised time-frame.
    The Commission hearing was expected to involve two unions at a federal level: the Maritime Union of Australia and the Transport Workers Union, while a separate hearing was being sought at state level for unions whose members are employed under state awards.
  • Govt under fire over roads
    THE federal government, and in particular the new federal Transport Minister John Anderson, have come under fire in Victoria this week for the commonwealth's road funding commitments to the state.
    An editorial in yesterday's Herald Sun attacked Mr Anderson's refusal to provide federal funds to re-build the Melbourne-Geelong freeway, described as "Victoria's deadliest road" with 86 fatalities in the past eight years.
    The editorial said Mr Anderson showed "callous indifference towards the families of the dead" for refusing to explain why the government would not provide the $100 million needed to match a similar contribution by the Victorian government to fix the road.

Marine Linkweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 1998
  • R&B Falcon Records $20.5 Million Loss
    R&B Falcon Corp. late last week reported that weakened demand, combined with a special charge of $85.8 million surrounding the cancellation of the Peregrine VI and Peregrine VIII conversion projects, conspired to create a net loss of $20.5 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, versus a net income of $35 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income has dropped as well, as the company is experiencing higher operating costs associated with the activation of two incremental deepwater units, marine fleet additions and a decline in profitability in its inland water operations. Further bad news for the company and the sector related to the company's fleet utilization rates, which have plummeted from 95% in 3Q 1997 to 64% in 3Q 1998.
  • Keppel To Restructure
    Singapore-based conglomerate Keppel Corp. announced a major restructuring and cost-reduction program which includes the merger of its engineering and off-shore rig-building units. Keppel said it would merge Keppel Integrated Engineering with Keppel Fels, a merger which should be completed by the first half of 1999, said group chairman Sim Kee Boon. The new, leaner Keppel Corp. will concentrate of five core businesses -- marine, offshore energy and engineering, banking and financial services, property investment, development and management and telecommunications and transport. The group would also merge its overseas shipyard operations, including those in the Philippines and the Middle East, to form a bigger ship repair and shipbuilding firm, he added. "Our aim is to be the regional leader in shiprepair and conversions, and a major builder of specialized and medium-sized vessels," he said.
  • Samsung Snags $355M Worth Of Business
    South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries Co. won seven shipbuilding orders worth $355 million from Germany and the U.S. Samsung said German firm Reederei Claus-Peter Offen ordered six 2,200-TEU containerships worth a combined $210 million.  Reading & Bates Falcon Corp. of the U.S. ordered a 98,000-ton oil drilling ship for $145 million.
  • Channel Deepening Project OKd
    Britain's shipping minister has reportedly approved a project to deepen the approach channel to Britain's largest container port while safeguarding the surrounding wildlife habitat. The project is intended to improve access for deep draught container vessels through the Harwich Haven to the Port of Felixstowe by providing an unrestricted channel depth of 47.5 ft. (14.5 m).
  • Bergesen Profits Surge
    Bergesen d.y. Group ASA reported an 84 percent surge in nine month pre-tax profits, bolstered by a firmer dollar, lower interest costs and earnings from the sale of fixed assets. Despite the good news, the company predicted an overall weaker result for 1998 v. 1997.
  • P&O Nedlloyd To Expand Inward
    P&O Nedlloyd reportedly is in a position to proceed with plans to open an inland distribution operation in China.
  • Grupo Libra Starts Vessel Sharing
    Brazilian shipping line Grupo Libra started this week its vessel sharing agreement between the east coasts of South and North America with new partners Crowley American, Ivaran and APL. The service will use seven vessels of between 2,100 TEU and 2,400 TEU capacity on a fixed-day weekly basis.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?
Maritime
  • TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
  • Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
  • Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
  • Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
  • Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
  • Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
  • Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
  • Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.
Ports and Terminals
  • The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
  • Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
  • The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
  • Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.
Forwarding
  • People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Logistec is growing fast.
  • AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.
Aviation
  • Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
  • Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
  • KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
  • AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
  • MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
  • BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
  • General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
  • By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
  • Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?
Maritime
  • TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
  • Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
  • Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
  • Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
  • Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
  • Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
  • Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
  • Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.
Ports and Terminals
  • The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
  • Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
  • The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
  • Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.
Forwarding
  • People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Logistec is growing fast.
  • AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.
Aviation
  • Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
  • Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
  • KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
  • AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
  • MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
  • BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
  • General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
  • By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
  • Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?
Maritime
  • TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
  • Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
  • Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
  • Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
  • Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
  • Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
  • Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
  • Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.
Ports and Terminals
  • The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
  • Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
  • The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
  • Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.
Forwarding
  • People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Logistec is growing fast.
  • AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.
Aviation
  • Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
  • Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
  • KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
  • AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
  • MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
  • BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
  • General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
  • By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
  • Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?
Maritime
  • TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
  • Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
  • Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
  • Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
  • Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
  • Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
  • Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
  • Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.
Ports and Terminals
  • The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
  • Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
  • The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
  • Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.
Forwarding
  • People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Logistec is growing fast.
  • AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.
Aviation
  • Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
  • Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
  • KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
  • AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
  • MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
  • BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
  • General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
  • By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
  • Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?
Maritime
  • TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
  • Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
  • Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
  • Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
  • Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
  • Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
  • Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
  • Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.
Ports and Terminals
  • The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
  • Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
  • The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
  • Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.
Forwarding
  • People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Logistec is growing fast.
  • AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.
Aviation
  • Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
  • Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
  • KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
  • AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
  • MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
  • BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
  • General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
  • By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
  • Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

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  • OIL MAJOR British Petroleum (BP) has dealt a...
    OIL MAJOR British Petroleum (BP) has dealt a blow to the hopes of tanker owners who are planning to trade their ships until they reach the age of 30 years. The company says it will not charter ships adopting the practice of hydrostatically balanced loading, which allows them to continue trading after 25 years. BP s stand may force owners to rethink on plans to put their ships through fifth special survey.
  • SOUTH KOREAN shipyard Halla is back from the...
  • Axe falls on Cosco boss
  • Taking on terrorism
  • Claims up for Gard
  • Dry cargo farewell
  • Germans on a spree
  • Curtain call in Karachi

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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