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July 10, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 3 S'pore-flagged ships held in Australia in June
    Out of 19 ships detained, S'pore tops the list followed by HK, Cyprus and Panama with 2 each
  • Greeks spend US$1b on container ships in past year
  • China to merge shipping giants Cosco, Sinotrans
Air and Land Transport
  • HK air cargo handler extends import ban
    Imports brought in on commercial passenger flights will be suspended untillate today
  • HK's new airport shatters peace of nearby residents
  • Cathay denies report of talks to sell shareholders' equity
  • Turbulence injures 7 on board Turkish airliner
  • EU sets terms for BA-American alliance
  • Air France share sale expected to take place before year-end
  • Sabre's plan to sell travel data raises privacy concerns
Features
  • Recovery seen in 2-3 years
    Airbus expects Asia-Pacific market to grow strongly after the present slump, making it the fastest growing market
Columns
  • When a notice of readiness to start laytime is invalid

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 3 S'pore-flagged ships held in Australia in June
    Out of 19 ships detained, S'pore tops the list followed by HK, Cyprus and Panama with 2 each
  • Greeks spend US$1b on container ships in past year
  • China to merge shipping giants Cosco, Sinotrans
Air and Land Transport
  • HK air cargo handler extends import ban
    Imports brought in on commercial passenger flights will be suspended untillate today
  • HK's new airport shatters peace of nearby residents
  • Cathay denies report of talks to sell shareholders' equity
  • Turbulence injures 7 on board Turkish airliner
  • EU sets terms for BA-American alliance
  • Air France share sale expected to take place before year-end
  • Sabre's plan to sell travel data raises privacy concerns
Features
  • Recovery seen in 2-3 years
    Airbus expects Asia-Pacific market to grow strongly after the present slump, making it the fastest growing market
Columns
  • When a notice of readiness to start laytime is invalid

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 3 S'pore-flagged ships held in Australia in June
    Out of 19 ships detained, S'pore tops the list followed by HK, Cyprus and Panama with 2 each
  • Greeks spend US$1b on container ships in past year
  • China to merge shipping giants Cosco, Sinotrans
Air and Land Transport
  • HK air cargo handler extends import ban
    Imports brought in on commercial passenger flights will be suspended untillate today
  • HK's new airport shatters peace of nearby residents
  • Cathay denies report of talks to sell shareholders' equity
  • Turbulence injures 7 on board Turkish airliner
  • EU sets terms for BA-American alliance
  • Air France share sale expected to take place before year-end
  • Sabre's plan to sell travel data raises privacy concerns
Features
  • Recovery seen in 2-3 years
    Airbus expects Asia-Pacific market to grow strongly after the present slump, making it the fastest growing market
Columns
  • When a notice of readiness to start laytime is invalid

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 3 S'pore-flagged ships held in Australia in June
    Out of 19 ships detained, S'pore tops the list followed by HK, Cyprus and Panama with 2 each
  • Greeks spend US$1b on container ships in past year
  • China to merge shipping giants Cosco, Sinotrans
Air and Land Transport
  • HK air cargo handler extends import ban
    Imports brought in on commercial passenger flights will be suspended untillate today
  • HK's new airport shatters peace of nearby residents
  • Cathay denies report of talks to sell shareholders' equity
  • Turbulence injures 7 on board Turkish airliner
  • EU sets terms for BA-American alliance
  • Air France share sale expected to take place before year-end
  • Sabre's plan to sell travel data raises privacy concerns
Features
  • Recovery seen in 2-3 years
    Airbus expects Asia-Pacific market to grow strongly after the present slump, making it the fastest growing market
Columns
  • When a notice of readiness to start laytime is invalid

Sched Netweb site
  • Cargo suspension extended at Chek Lap Kok
  • River terminal orders Kalmar stackers
  • New fold-down container saves time and money
  • Port of NY&NJ reduces charge 60 per cent
  • Shipping industry opinions sought for new bill
  • Maersk service links Far East and Southern Africa
  • Johor attracts investment with free trade zone
  • PSA Corp promotes presidents
  • Nairobi Airport gains new cargo handling company
  • Direct Shanghai flights to start
  • October completion date for new cargo terminal
  • New system provides cost-effective analysis

Cargowebweb site
JULY 9, 1998
  • Cosco to merge with Sinotrans
  • Lufthansa and United angry about Brussels conditions
  • KLM/Northwest and Swissair/Delta await their fate
  • Hyundai partner of APL and Mitsui
  • Joint service Contship and P&O Nedlloyd

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Mexico, US agree on drug testing for truckers
  • Cargo delays at Hong Kong airport expected to continue
  • Barshefsky: Slow progress in China WTO talks
  • Forecast cloudy for peak shipping season strength
  • US, China extend ocean shipping pact, for now
  • Farm states win Senate vote to exempt wheat from Pakistan sanctions
  • US threatens arbitration on eve of consultations with Canada over lumber row
  • Korea to double budget deficit in bid to revive sagging economy
  • US trade rep says Clinton will not seek fast track this year
  • Bill to limit damage lawsuits stalls in Senate
  • Senators will not resist China MFN
  • China exports rebound, but pressure to devalue yuan persists
  • Japan tax cuts could exceed 2 trillion yen -- Yamasa
  • EU sets terms on Exxon/Shell lubricants venture
  • Russian banks: ruble devaluation would ruin economy
  • Portugal railroad braces for fourth strike in two months
Transportation
  • Brazilian rail-link builder merges with railroad consortium
  • Top Mexican package-express firm in flap over entry into US market
  • Gulf shippers, other railroads want end to Union Pacific's Houston hold
  • UPS Logistics on a fast track in Europe
Maritime
  • Rumor of Cosco-Sinotrans merger resurfaces
  • Zhapu port expansion should relieve Shanghai

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Mexico, US agree on drug testing for truckers
  • Cargo delays at Hong Kong airport expected to continue
  • Barshefsky: Slow progress in China WTO talks
  • Forecast cloudy for peak shipping season strength
  • US, China extend ocean shipping pact, for now
  • Farm states win Senate vote to exempt wheat from Pakistan sanctions
  • US threatens arbitration on eve of consultations with Canada over lumber row
  • Korea to double budget deficit in bid to revive sagging economy
  • US trade rep says Clinton will not seek fast track this year
  • Bill to limit damage lawsuits stalls in Senate
  • Senators will not resist China MFN
  • China exports rebound, but pressure to devalue yuan persists
  • Japan tax cuts could exceed 2 trillion yen -- Yamasa
  • EU sets terms on Exxon/Shell lubricants venture
  • Russian banks: ruble devaluation would ruin economy
  • Portugal railroad braces for fourth strike in two months
Transportation
  • Brazilian rail-link builder merges with railroad consortium
  • Top Mexican package-express firm in flap over entry into US market
  • Gulf shippers, other railroads want end to Union Pacific's Houston hold
  • UPS Logistics on a fast track in Europe
Maritime
  • Rumor of Cosco-Sinotrans merger resurfaces
  • Zhapu port expansion should relieve Shanghai

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Mexico, US agree on drug testing for truckers
  • Cargo delays at Hong Kong airport expected to continue
  • Barshefsky: Slow progress in China WTO talks
  • Forecast cloudy for peak shipping season strength
  • US, China extend ocean shipping pact, for now
  • Farm states win Senate vote to exempt wheat from Pakistan sanctions
  • US threatens arbitration on eve of consultations with Canada over lumber row
  • Korea to double budget deficit in bid to revive sagging economy
  • US trade rep says Clinton will not seek fast track this year
  • Bill to limit damage lawsuits stalls in Senate
  • Senators will not resist China MFN
  • China exports rebound, but pressure to devalue yuan persists
  • Japan tax cuts could exceed 2 trillion yen -- Yamasa
  • EU sets terms on Exxon/Shell lubricants venture
  • Russian banks: ruble devaluation would ruin economy
  • Portugal railroad braces for fourth strike in two months
Transportation
  • Brazilian rail-link builder merges with railroad consortium
  • Top Mexican package-express firm in flap over entry into US market
  • Gulf shippers, other railroads want end to Union Pacific's Houston hold
  • UPS Logistics on a fast track in Europe
Maritime
  • Rumor of Cosco-Sinotrans merger resurfaces
  • Zhapu port expansion should relieve Shanghai

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Mechanism for Shipper/Carrier Consultation Urged
  • FEFC Adheres to October Rate Increases
  • European Commission to Rule on TACA on July 22
  • BTL acquires Swiss-Italian Transport Group
  • BA/AA Deal Approved for Takeoff
  • Lufthansa Cargo Diversifies Partnership Grading

urgente online pressweb site
  • Melilla/Málaga, principal fuente de ingresos de Binter Mediterráneo
  • El Pasillo Verde ferroviario vertebra el transporte de viajeros en Madrid
  • MRW potencia la recogida nocturna
  • Frans Maas une a diario Valencia y Alemania
  • Continental, contra la decisión de la Unión Europea sobre la alianza BA/AA
  • La Comisión Europea aprueba la alianza de Maersk Air con Luftfartsverket
  • China permite los vuelos británicos a Shanghai

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cochin Port posts 12.84 pc rise in operating income
  • Gold consumption highest in India
  • Duty anomalies hit tiny pesticide units hard
  • Single-window system advocated to expedite core sector projects
  • HDPE gets order to build 2 ships
  • Daewoo small car to roll out in September
  • New IA Chennai-Mumbai twice-weekly flight
  • FIEO plea to lift strike in DGFT offices
  • FICCI multimedia toolkit for TQM
  • KPT Sogal Channel draft increased to 10 m
  • India to sign oil production deals
  • Service Tax

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Cash boost for DSR-Senator
    HANJIN Shipping is preparing to inject more cash into its ailing subsidiary, DSR-Senator Lines.
  • Decisive restructuring by Korean chaebol appeases analysts
    HANJIN'S recent restructuring is being seen by many Asian analysts as probably the most decisive yet unveiled by a Korean chaebol. The local perception is that Hanjin has pleased the international financial community by its willingness to confront and tackle its problems, writes Matthew Flynn, Hong Kong Correspondent.
  • Hopes rise of reefer upturn
    HOPES are emerging that China will resume banana imports in August 1998, although a series of problems may put severe curbs on volumes.
  • A taste for garlic boosts cargo trade
    A LITTLE touch of garlic means a lot to the refrigerated shipping trades, especially when cargoes are scarce. World production is estimated at 10.4m tonnes, of which Asia's share is just over 9m tonnes, according to the London-based Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Information Bureau.
  • Ship finance plan to cut forex risk
    Shipowners tempted to order vessels in Japan by the weakness of the yen may increasingly use a novel financial mechanism to manage their foreign-exchange exposure during the building period.
  • 'Happy River' moves Thai cargo
    MAMMOET Shipping's 16,516 dwt heavylift vessel Happy River, pictured, has delivered an unusually awkward consignment of project cargo to Thailand.
  • Egypt unveils new shipping hub plan
    PLANS for a new multi-million dollar shipping hub at the northern end of the Suez Canal have been unveiled by Egypt's economy minister.
  • Turkish company rejects ITF list link
    TURKISH shipping company Semih Sohtorik has dissociated itself from the similarly named Sohtorik Denizcilik, which last week featured on a list of the 20 alleged "worst shipowners in the world" published by the International Transport Workers Federation, writes David Osler.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 9, 1998
  • Grimaldi posts encouraging first half results
    GRIMALDI, the Naples-based roro operator, has posted turnover up ten per cent and pre-tax profit up more than 40 per cent for 1997.
  • Indonesia slides into recession
    INDONESIA'S economy has slid into recession ' its first in more than 30 years ' as the rupiah's collapse and record interest rates choke off business.
  • Millions lost during battle for Subic Bay post
    MILLIONS of dollars have been lost in the battle for chairmanship of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.
  • Mercosur members meet to form shipping policy
    REPRESENTATIVES from Brazil and Argentina meet in Buenos Aires on July 21 and 22 to hammer out a shipping policy for the Mercosur states.
  • Manila leans on regional court over SBMA post
    PHILIPPINE government lawyers have asked the Olongapo Regional Trial Court to reconsider its extension to a restraining order in favour of SBMA chairman Richard Gordon.
  • Wah Kwong family battle for control
    HONG Kong-based Wah Kwong is being torn apart by bitter allegations involving the family of former chairman Chao Tsong-yea.
  • CGM, Transroll upgrade South American service
    CGM and Transroll are to upgrade the frequency of their Europe-east coast South America service from every ten to every eight days.
  • Texas foundation increases its stake in OSG
    A FOUNDATION controlled by the wealthy Bass family of Texas has raised its investment stake in Overseas Shipholding Group, the New York shipping company.
  • Marine contractor implicated in tragedy
    A MAJOR marine contractor has been implicated in a naval tragedy off Fremantle, Western Australia in May.
  • San Juan crippled by strikes
    STRIKES across the island of Puerto Rico have paralysed the island, bringing business and commerce to a virtual standstill.
  • Upgrade rating for Teekay Shipping
    STANDARD & Poor's, the credit rating agency, has raised its corporate credit and senior secured debt ratings on Teekay Shipping.
  • Illinois Central loses out in Mexican rail bid
    THE Illinois Central railroad has lost out in its bid to gain an interest in Mexico's Southeast Line railway system.
  • Containership sinks off Colombo
    TIGER Force, a 224 teu capacity containership operated by Bengal Tiger Lines, was abandoned by its crew shortly before it sank on July 7.
  • Kandla food stocks destroyed
    STOCKS of foodgrains, oil seeds and other edibles worth Rs343m ($8m), which were damaged in the recent cyclone in Gujarat, have been destroyed by the Kandla port authorities.
  • Patrick peace deal in doubt
    DOUBT has arisen about last month's peace deal that ended a six-month dispute between the Maritime Union of Australia and Patrick stevedoring.
  • BLG signs terminal venture with major operators
    MÆRSK and Sea-Land have set up a joint container handling company with Bremer Lagerhaus (BLG) in Bremerhaven.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • "Le Havre ne veut pas être sacrifié au profit d'Anvers!"
    Il y a près de deux semaines (LL du 27 juin), nous posions la question: "Vers une alliance SNCF/SNCB pour jouer Anvers face à Rotterdam?" Cette éventuelle collaboration entre la SNCF et la SNCB a fait grand bruit en France. Au point que, très attaqué par les ports français, Armand Toubol, directeur Fret SNCF, doit faire le point en urgence face à la presse. Mais sans attendre les éclaircissements qu'il pourra apporter, la presse quotidienne française s'est emparée de ce dossier. Sans citer d'interlocuteur précis, elle écrit: "La SNCB confirme sans ambages l'existence de discussions sur une coopération avec la SNCF."
  • Mærsk Line va mettre les ports US à l'épreuve
    Mærsk Line semble décidé à mettre les responsables portuaires américains de la côte est au pied du mur. L'armement danois va diriger pour la première fois vers certains des ports de la région une unité de 6.500 à 7.000 TEU, le "Regina Mærsk" (318 m de long, tirant d'eau 14 m, largeur de pontée 17 TEU). Outre Halifax, où une première escale est prévue pour le 20 juillet, Newark, Norfolk et Charleston seront touchés. Le "Regina Mærsk" est aligné dans le service pendulaire Suez Express, qui de la côte ouest des USA dessert l'Asie, l'Europe et la côte est des Etats-Unis. Ce service est actuellement assuré avec une flotte de 15 porte-containers de 4.300 TEU. L'armement aurait l'intention d'introduire progressivement plusieurs unités de 6 à 7.000 TEU dans ce service, où elles remplaceraient des PC plus petits.
  • Canadian Pacific: concentration et rationalisation conditionnent une forte expansion
    Le groupe Canadian Pacific a incontestablement le vent en poupe. Sa nouvelle stratégie, qui consiste à se défaire des activités qui ne s'inscrivent pas dans ses secteurs de base, et à renforcer ces derniers par une audacieuse politique d'investissements, s'est avérée payante. L'exercice 97 a permis de réaliser un nouveau record et cette tendance positive s'est encore accentuée pendant le premier trimestre de cette année. A l'issue du dernier exercice, le revenu net a progressé de près de 50% pour se situer à 1,26 milliard de dollars canadiens ou 3,64 CAD par action. Le chiffre d'affaires issu des opérations a augmenté de 13% avec 9,6 mia. de CAD, tandis que le revenu opérationnel (1,8 mia.) était en hausse de 20%. Quant au cash flow, il a progressé de 10% à 2,2 mia. de dollars. Par ailleurs, CP devient progressivement un acteur de premier plan dans le contexte du liner mondial.
  • Les ports maritimes et fluviaux allemands ont traité 492 mio. de t en 1997
    Les ports fluviaux et maritimes allemands ont transbordé 492 mio. de t de marchandises en 1997, ce qui représente 12 mio. de t, soit 2,6% de plus qu'en 1996. Le transbordement global vers le fluvial était de l'ordre de 279 mio. de t, tandis que le secteur maritime a transbordé quelque 213 mio. de t.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • ACCC urged to drop MUA case
    Several members of parliament are believed to have written to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission urging the consumer watchdog to drop its case against the Maritime Union of Australia.
    It is understood they have argued this would be in the "public interest".
    The union has stated that all legal action is dropped, the agreement hammered out between Patrick and itself will not proceed, threatening the re-opening of the entire dispute.
  • ITF reports on Asia Pacific waterfront
    The latest report on waterfront industrial developments in the Asia/Pacific region from the International Transport Workers' Federation gives an overview in three countries: India, Australia and Burma.
    The ITF said India's Transport & Dock Workers' Union (T & DWU) members in Mumbai (Bombay) have been on strike since 12 June in support of demands for increased wages and benefits.
    The strike involves employees of the Bombay Custom House Agents who work in licensed custom houses, container freight stations and Mumbai International Airport's air cargo complex.
  • VCA drops charges
    The Victorian Channels Authority has announced that it has reduced its charges, effective from yesterday.
    VCA chief executive Ian Edwards said the new charges would involve a reduction in the base rate per gross tonne to 30.4 cents from 35.5 cents.
    The VCA said the reduction in channel usage charges was in line with the Victorian government's goal of reducing costs to shippers using the ports of Geelong and Melbourne.
  • Sydney airport charges still under ACCC scrutiny
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's acceptance of the Federal Airport Corporation's restructuring of aeronautical services charges at Sydney's Airport over 1998-99 has been welcomed by airlines but only because the ACCC has recognised there are "unresolved issues" associated with the new charging regime.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Rotterdam is gearing up. The port of Rotterdam intends to maintain its position on the global market, sparing no expense.
Maritime
  • Maersk Line is now operating in the AfricaÄFar East trade independently; it also upgrading its presence in Africa and Asia.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
  • OOCL expands in the Mediterranean region.
  • South Korea is starting to produce containers again.
  • The privatisation of LT and Italia is coming closer, with three candidates offering bids.
  • Montemar has appointed new agents in the UK.
  • Canmar buys more new containers.
Ports and Terminals
  • Expansion of Fergusson terminal at Auckland has been approved.
  • The Australian waterfront dispute has been settled.
  • PSA has closed a joint venture in the management of container depots.
  • The role of marine terminals is changing, according to Theodore Prince.
Aviation
  • Emirates is serving Peshawar.
  • KLM and MAS are cooperating.
  • Frans Maas and Yellow Freight will start their cooperation in 1999.
  • Chek Lap Kok airport at Hong Kong is officially open.
  • Top ten Iata agents 1997: Denmark, Ireland, Austria, Norway.
Intermodal
  • ICF has a new president, but says it is continuing the same policy.
  • Transfracht launches the AlbatrosExpress service.
  • The Riss Group and CNC have formed a trans-Atlantic alliance.
  • The Trans-European Network will be extended to the east.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Rotterdam is gearing up. The port of Rotterdam intends to maintain its position on the global market, sparing no expense.
Maritime
  • Maersk Line is now operating in the AfricaÄFar East trade independently; it also upgrading its presence in Africa and Asia.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
  • OOCL expands in the Mediterranean region.
  • South Korea is starting to produce containers again.
  • The privatisation of LT and Italia is coming closer, with three candidates offering bids.
  • Montemar has appointed new agents in the UK.
  • Canmar buys more new containers.
Ports and Terminals
  • Expansion of Fergusson terminal at Auckland has been approved.
  • The Australian waterfront dispute has been settled.
  • PSA has closed a joint venture in the management of container depots.
  • The role of marine terminals is changing, according to Theodore Prince.
Aviation
  • Emirates is serving Peshawar.
  • KLM and MAS are cooperating.
  • Frans Maas and Yellow Freight will start their cooperation in 1999.
  • Chek Lap Kok airport at Hong Kong is officially open.
  • Top ten Iata agents 1997: Denmark, Ireland, Austria, Norway.
Intermodal
  • ICF has a new president, but says it is continuing the same policy.
  • Transfracht launches the AlbatrosExpress service.
  • The Riss Group and CNC have formed a trans-Atlantic alliance.
  • The Trans-European Network will be extended to the east.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Rotterdam is gearing up. The port of Rotterdam intends to maintain its position on the global market, sparing no expense.
Maritime
  • Maersk Line is now operating in the AfricaÄFar East trade independently; it also upgrading its presence in Africa and Asia.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
  • OOCL expands in the Mediterranean region.
  • South Korea is starting to produce containers again.
  • The privatisation of LT and Italia is coming closer, with three candidates offering bids.
  • Montemar has appointed new agents in the UK.
  • Canmar buys more new containers.
Ports and Terminals
  • Expansion of Fergusson terminal at Auckland has been approved.
  • The Australian waterfront dispute has been settled.
  • PSA has closed a joint venture in the management of container depots.
  • The role of marine terminals is changing, according to Theodore Prince.
Aviation
  • Emirates is serving Peshawar.
  • KLM and MAS are cooperating.
  • Frans Maas and Yellow Freight will start their cooperation in 1999.
  • Chek Lap Kok airport at Hong Kong is officially open.
  • Top ten Iata agents 1997: Denmark, Ireland, Austria, Norway.
Intermodal
  • ICF has a new president, but says it is continuing the same policy.
  • Transfracht launches the AlbatrosExpress service.
  • The Riss Group and CNC have formed a trans-Atlantic alliance.
  • The Trans-European Network will be extended to the east.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Rotterdam is gearing up. The port of Rotterdam intends to maintain its position on the global market, sparing no expense.
Maritime
  • Maersk Line is now operating in the AfricaÄFar East trade independently; it also upgrading its presence in Africa and Asia.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
  • OOCL expands in the Mediterranean region.
  • South Korea is starting to produce containers again.
  • The privatisation of LT and Italia is coming closer, with three candidates offering bids.
  • Montemar has appointed new agents in the UK.
  • Canmar buys more new containers.
Ports and Terminals
  • Expansion of Fergusson terminal at Auckland has been approved.
  • The Australian waterfront dispute has been settled.
  • PSA has closed a joint venture in the management of container depots.
  • The role of marine terminals is changing, according to Theodore Prince.
Aviation
  • Emirates is serving Peshawar.
  • KLM and MAS are cooperating.
  • Frans Maas and Yellow Freight will start their cooperation in 1999.
  • Chek Lap Kok airport at Hong Kong is officially open.
  • Top ten Iata agents 1997: Denmark, Ireland, Austria, Norway.
Intermodal
  • ICF has a new president, but says it is continuing the same policy.
  • Transfracht launches the AlbatrosExpress service.
  • The Riss Group and CNC have formed a trans-Atlantic alliance.
  • The Trans-European Network will be extended to the east.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Rotterdam is gearing up. The port of Rotterdam intends to maintain its position on the global market, sparing no expense.
Maritime
  • Maersk Line is now operating in the AfricaÄFar East trade independently; it also upgrading its presence in Africa and Asia.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
  • OOCL expands in the Mediterranean region.
  • South Korea is starting to produce containers again.
  • The privatisation of LT and Italia is coming closer, with three candidates offering bids.
  • Montemar has appointed new agents in the UK.
  • Canmar buys more new containers.
Ports and Terminals
  • Expansion of Fergusson terminal at Auckland has been approved.
  • The Australian waterfront dispute has been settled.
  • PSA has closed a joint venture in the management of container depots.
  • The role of marine terminals is changing, according to Theodore Prince.
Aviation
  • Emirates is serving Peshawar.
  • KLM and MAS are cooperating.
  • Frans Maas and Yellow Freight will start their cooperation in 1999.
  • Chek Lap Kok airport at Hong Kong is officially open.
  • Top ten Iata agents 1997: Denmark, Ireland, Austria, Norway.
Intermodal
  • ICF has a new president, but says it is continuing the same policy.
  • Transfracht launches the AlbatrosExpress service.
  • The Riss Group and CNC have formed a trans-Atlantic alliance.
  • The Trans-European Network will be extended to the east.

TradeWindsweb site
  • D Crunch
  • Collision of contention
  • Big Greek comeback
  • Rowboat to containers
  • Morarjee in memoriam
  • A reefer meltdown

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
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