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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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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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