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