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BRIEFS

June 12, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore shipyards face tough int'l competition
But outlook for oil rig, conversion and tanker markets remains positive
Rates on westbound US-Asia trade to be raised
Philippine shipping line seeks to build up core business
Shanghai setting up shipping service centre

Air and Land Transport

PAL cabin, ground crew threaten walkout
Air France services expected to be at 80% today with pilot dispute settled
Profit margin under pressure
Boeing unveils 100-seat aircraft
Aussie nod for Ansett, Air NZ, SIA alliance hailed
GM workers staging second strike

Features

Well placed to weather storm
Former chairman looks back on his two years with SIA and outlines the challenges facing the group

Columns

Master's death partly due to failure to follow safety measures

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore shipyards face tough int'l competition
But outlook for oil rig, conversion and tanker markets remains positive
Rates on westbound US-Asia trade to be raised
Philippine shipping line seeks to build up core business
Shanghai setting up shipping service centre

Air and Land Transport

PAL cabin, ground crew threaten walkout
Air France services expected to be at 80% today with pilot dispute settled
Profit margin under pressure
Boeing unveils 100-seat aircraft
Aussie nod for Ansett, Air NZ, SIA alliance hailed
GM workers staging second strike

Features

Well placed to weather storm
Former chairman looks back on his two years with SIA and outlines the challenges facing the group

Columns

Master's death partly due to failure to follow safety measures

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore shipyards face tough int'l competition
But outlook for oil rig, conversion and tanker markets remains positive
Rates on westbound US-Asia trade to be raised
Philippine shipping line seeks to build up core business
Shanghai setting up shipping service centre

Air and Land Transport

PAL cabin, ground crew threaten walkout
Air France services expected to be at 80% today with pilot dispute settled
Profit margin under pressure
Boeing unveils 100-seat aircraft
Aussie nod for Ansett, Air NZ, SIA alliance hailed
GM workers staging second strike

Features

Well placed to weather storm
Former chairman looks back on his two years with SIA and outlines the challenges facing the group

Columns

Master's death partly due to failure to follow safety measures

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore shipyards face tough int'l competition
But outlook for oil rig, conversion and tanker markets remains positive
Rates on westbound US-Asia trade to be raised
Philippine shipping line seeks to build up core business
Shanghai setting up shipping service centre

Air and Land Transport

PAL cabin, ground crew threaten walkout
Air France services expected to be at 80% today with pilot dispute settled
Profit margin under pressure
Boeing unveils 100-seat aircraft
Aussie nod for Ansett, Air NZ, SIA alliance hailed
GM workers staging second strike

Features

Well placed to weather storm
Former chairman looks back on his two years with SIA and outlines the challenges facing the group

Columns

Master's death partly due to failure to follow safety measures

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KCRC to increase box handling Tenth large vessel completed ATI commits millions to terminal improvements Saudi port to handle transshipment cargo Vacancy review at Kochi port averts strike action Holt increases share of ACL Indian Airlines and Air India merger studied Canadian freight system finds new customer Office development at Chek Lap Kok to be pursued

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JUNE 11, 1998
'German government must make rail network neutral' Big expansion of British logistic companies anticipated Air France saves costs Increase of scale in container transport Wildcat strike at EBS

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Box shortfall hits crisis stage
A harbor tax tied to ship size expected
Cox quitting as Massport director
Marine insurers told: Get tough on theft
Ship exec furnishes IKEA with new angle on logistics
Ocean carriers serving Canada and Pacific Rim are raising rates
Marad approves subsidy plan for CP Ships' three Lykes vessels
Mexico investigates monopolies in its cement industry
Pakistan announces moratorium on nuclear testing
Miami stevedoring operations merge
China says won't devalue despite yen slide
IMF to re-evaluate Pakistan now that nuke sanctions imposed
US, Japan to meet over lower US computer exports to Japan public sector
Gates, other software execs, attack government plan on encryption software
Air forwarder picks ITMShip's online cargo booking and tracking system
Customs seizes cocaine in Port Newark

Transportation

CSXT raids Conrail for operations executive
Open-skies pact with Peru excludes Fine Air
Airships to grace skies again after 60-year gap
The Conrail carve-up gives STB a second chance to prove its mettle
Ryder announces logistics contracts
It can pay to have a friend from the business

Maritime

Port Canaveral near deal to sign up Ceres as operator of 1st box terminal
After selling 55% stake, Nenaco now set to expand passenger, cargo volume
Romania to merge three troubled ship lines, privatize new firm
Hales to the victor: Trans-Atlantic race's prize goes to the swiftest ferry boat
Cyclone disrupts Indian port operations
Houston to work with Army Corps on dredge project

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Box shortfall hits crisis stage
A harbor tax tied to ship size expected
Cox quitting as Massport director
Marine insurers told: Get tough on theft
Ship exec furnishes IKEA with new angle on logistics
Ocean carriers serving Canada and Pacific Rim are raising rates
Marad approves subsidy plan for CP Ships' three Lykes vessels
Mexico investigates monopolies in its cement industry
Pakistan announces moratorium on nuclear testing
Miami stevedoring operations merge
China says won't devalue despite yen slide
IMF to re-evaluate Pakistan now that nuke sanctions imposed
US, Japan to meet over lower US computer exports to Japan public sector
Gates, other software execs, attack government plan on encryption software
Air forwarder picks ITMShip's online cargo booking and tracking system
Customs seizes cocaine in Port Newark

Transportation

CSXT raids Conrail for operations executive
Open-skies pact with Peru excludes Fine Air
Airships to grace skies again after 60-year gap
The Conrail carve-up gives STB a second chance to prove its mettle
Ryder announces logistics contracts
It can pay to have a friend from the business

Maritime

Port Canaveral near deal to sign up Ceres as operator of 1st box terminal
After selling 55% stake, Nenaco now set to expand passenger, cargo volume
Romania to merge three troubled ship lines, privatize new firm
Hales to the victor: Trans-Atlantic race's prize goes to the swiftest ferry boat
Cyclone disrupts Indian port operations
Houston to work with Army Corps on dredge project

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Box shortfall hits crisis stage
A harbor tax tied to ship size expected
Cox quitting as Massport director
Marine insurers told: Get tough on theft
Ship exec furnishes IKEA with new angle on logistics
Ocean carriers serving Canada and Pacific Rim are raising rates
Marad approves subsidy plan for CP Ships' three Lykes vessels
Mexico investigates monopolies in its cement industry
Pakistan announces moratorium on nuclear testing
Miami stevedoring operations merge
China says won't devalue despite yen slide
IMF to re-evaluate Pakistan now that nuke sanctions imposed
US, Japan to meet over lower US computer exports to Japan public sector
Gates, other software execs, attack government plan on encryption software
Air forwarder picks ITMShip's online cargo booking and tracking system
Customs seizes cocaine in Port Newark

Transportation

CSXT raids Conrail for operations executive
Open-skies pact with Peru excludes Fine Air
Airships to grace skies again after 60-year gap
The Conrail carve-up gives STB a second chance to prove its mettle
Ryder announces logistics contracts
It can pay to have a friend from the business

Maritime

Port Canaveral near deal to sign up Ceres as operator of 1st box terminal
After selling 55% stake, Nenaco now set to expand passenger, cargo volume
Romania to merge three troubled ship lines, privatize new firm
Hales to the victor: Trans-Atlantic race's prize goes to the swiftest ferry boat
Cyclone disrupts Indian port operations
Houston to work with Army Corps on dredge project

	web site

Maguchi to Launch Logistics Operations in China Conference Offers Revised THC Proposal Lufthansa Cargo to Revamp Sales Organization FedEx Resumes Jakarta Service Hong Kong Lowers Cargo Volume Prediction

	web site

Port of Portland celebrates arrival of new Jebsens vessel Bellingham wins clearance for Blaine Harbor work Mexico agrees to raise standards for testing truck drivers' drug use Hub Group acquires HLX from partner Canadian sulphur corporation will build Prince Rupert facility DOT gives trucking company Ok to track trucks using satellites Canada allows airlines to form new alliances

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Enatcar, la privatización relámpago Aumentan las matriculaciones de camiones Ceftral recibe el ISO 9001 Snow Grip aumenta la adherencia entre el neumático y la nieve Logística y comercio exterior, en Bilbao EE.UU. firma acuerdos de "cielos abiertos" con Perú y Corea del Sur

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JUNE 11, 1998
Navi Mumbai airport to have high-speed links IMC Workshop on Union Budget European Union to draw up new maritime pact with India Automakers seek rollback of excise duty AI adds two more flights to Chicago Tea traders brood over excise brew

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Lines confront Childs with compensation demands Manica absorbs Saftainer Growing OEL moves into bigger Durban offices Kien Hung sails directly from Japan to improve turnaround for Delta Video spells out the impact of Millennium Bug Transnet gets ready for rocky ride with trade unions New Angolan port rules place heavier burden on shipping lines Receivers relieved of the cost of retrieving containers Insurance company protects forwarder against risky clients NOL looks at north-south trade potential Reddy to head up SCI Spoornet won't compromise on quality in affirmative action drive, says Le Roux New GSA will serve SAA/DHL joint venture Trainers wanted! Upgraded West Africa service gets moving Ethiopia-bound cargo switches to Djibouti amid simmering tensions Voigt celebrates 'multi-national' birthday Griffin buy-out will give Grincor greater flexibility Groupage operator claims unfair competition on Tanzanian route MITB will guide companies through new labour legislation New Maputo Corridor launches first one-stop border permit El Al will stay grounded on Saturdays Lufthansa exceeds profit expectations SAA names possible strategic partners MOL revs up Super Express Service to offer weekly Shanghai, West Africa frequency

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JUNE 8, 1998
Buyers lose faith in Thai export market Maersk orders Asian Indian subcontinent feels the shockwaves Lorenzo optimistic despite early losses Ro-ro service for Mexico Weak peso hits operator results PSA cements move into Italy port sector PPC awards new facility

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BP venture to manage Alaska fleet BRITISH Petroleum is joining forces with two of the leading US shipping companies in a new management venture which will handle the oil major's Alaskan tanker fleet. Cyclone catastrophe at Kandla INDIA'S port of Kandla remained virtually cut off yesterday after the cyclone which devastated the western state of Gujarat. Importers gambling on renewed banana appeal FROM a glut to a dearth, the banana market has lurched sharply again, and for the importers, the needle on the barometer has swung to high-risk. First quarter loss at Negros Navigation LISTED Negros Navigation, which was recently bailed out by the local flagship of Hong Kong's First Pacific Corp, has reported it lost Pesos120.89m (US$3.1m) for the quarter ending March 31. India planning rules to clean up shipbreaking INDIA'S Ministry of Surface Transport has belatedly woken up to the ecological problems caused by the shipbreaking industry and is planning to issue guidelines for the sector, which produces roughly 10% of the country's steel scrap. Dead master's family fight 'Rema' claims GOVERNMENT and media claims that the Rema, the British-owned cargoship lost with all hands in April, was unseaworthy, have been questioned by relatives of the dead master. Malaysia updates ships law MALAYSIA is expected to introduce a new Merchant Shipping Act with a view to harmonising shipping legislation and incorporating a number of new initiatives. Hirdes buys 'Flevo' Hamburg-based Heinrich Hirdes has bought the Dutch dredger Flevo (pictured) from Boskalis Westminster Baggeren as a replacement for its suction dredger Heinrich Hirdes. The Flevo has been reflagged to Germany with her port of register now Bremen. The Heinrich Hirdes was sold recently to Denmark's Jens Rohde-Nielsen. The Flevo will not be renamed and is to be deployed deepening the Weser from 12 to 14 metres after upgrading and renovation work is carried out at Rickmers-Lloyd Dockbetrieb in Bremerhaven. The official start to the Weser deepening has been carried out by the chartered Belgian dredger Vlaanderen 21 and the German government-owned Nordsee.

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JUNE 11, 1998
Wartsila NSD to be floated by Metra DIESEL engine builder Wartsila NSD is to be floated on the Helsinki stock exchange if plans put forward by its parent materialise. Indonesian imports collapse FOREIGN banks' refusal to handle Indonesian letters of credit has resulted in an 80 per cent drop in import activity. China's exports fall for first time in two years CHINA'S exports fell last month for the first time in nearly two years as the impact of the Asian economic and financial crisis started to sink in. Columbus/Alianca/P&O Ned reach agreement COLUMBUS Line, Alianca and P&O Nedlloyd have entered into a strategic agreement that will improve frequency and access to American markets. G8 agrees to support yen GOVERNMENTS of the world's major industrial nations (the G8) have agreed to help bolster the ailing Japanese yen Aker Maritime signs finance deal AKER Maritime, the Norwegian shipbuilding and offshore group controlled by Aker RGI, has signed a five-year financing deal. Yuan devaluation fears cause panic FEARS that China might devalue the yuan, caused widespread panic in regional exchanges yesterday, accelerating the plunge of stocks from as far afield as Hong Kong and Australia. Australian stevedore hints at imminent demise IN a surprise development, Australia's newest stevedoring company - P&CS - has fore-shadowed its imminent demise only a day after predicting it would expand. Catalonia snatches trans-Atlantic record CATALONIA, the Buquebus-operated fast ferry, has snatched the Hales Trophy trans-Atlantic record, with an average speed of 38.85 kt. MISC takes delivery of Korean-built boxships MISC has added two South Korean-built containerships to its fleet. WG&A sells off fleet to meet debt WG&A, the Philippines' largest domestic shipping company, is planning to sell part of its fleet to reduce debt resulting from the Asian currency crisis. Nigerian militia called to Brass River terminal NIGERIA'S militia has been called in to enforce a curfew at the Brass River crude oil export terminal, according to ship agent Hull Blyth. Indian cyclone casualties mount CASUALTIES in the cyclone that struck the Gujarat coast on June 9 are mounting. Kandla Port rocked by cyclone INDIA'S west coast port of Kandla, has suffered Rs1bn ($25m) damage in the cyclone that ravaged the Gujarat coast earlier this week. Vietnam launches foreign investment initiative FOREIGN investors have welcomed a new initiative launched by Vietnam's business capital, Ho Chi Minh City, to promote 100 per cent foreign-owned businesses. Bangladeshi breakers demand tax exemption BANGLADESHI shipbreaking companies are demanding VAT exemption to help them compete with their Indian counterparts, which are already VAT exempt.

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Ahlers prend le contrôle de l'expéditeur français CP Trans Le groupe Ahlers et le groupe français Dextra ont conclu un accord par lequel Ahlers acquiert une participation majoritaire dans l'expéditeur français CP Trans. Dextra maintient provisoirement une participation majoritaire dans CP Trans. Ahlers renforce de la sorte sa position en France et envisage de nouvelles expansions dans le secteur du transport de projets industriels dans d'autres pays européens. Une reprise de THL par la SNCB s'inscrirait dans la logique des choses L'information reprise par plusieurs quotidiens et selon laquelle la SNCB serait intéressée par une reprise de THL (Thyssen Haniel Logistik), nous a été confirmée par plusieurs sources. Mais on s'est abstenu de tout commentaire à la SNCB, où l'on se contente de souligner que l'on "négocie avec diverses compagnies aux Pays-Bas, en Allemagne et en France". Une décision est attendue mercredi prochain, lors du conseil d'administration de Thyssen Handelsunion. Une fusion entre THL et ABX nouvelle version semblerait cependant logique. Katoen Natie annonce trois nouveaux projets logistiques Katoen Natie signera la semaine prochaine le contrat pour la construction d'une plate-forme logistique pour une entreprise pétrochimique à La Plata, à 65 km de Buenos Aires, la capitale de l'Argentine. L'administrateur délégué du groupe anversois, Fernand Huts, a annoncé la nouvelle à l'issue d'une visite de travail à la plate-forme logistique de l'entreprise en Lorraine.

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Settlement talk premature Reports suggesting that an agreement between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia is imminent are a long way off the mark, according to a party close to those discussions. The current gulf between the parties is said to be substantial raising the possibility of an intervention by banks. Grain Corp backs branch lines NSW grain bulk handling company GrainCorp Ltd which had been critical of past state government strategies to cut rail costs through the closure of branch "feeder" lines in regional NSW has vowed to secure future branchline operations in the state. The promise came as GrainCorp commenced its first ever freight operation at Parkes last week. Tokyo MOU agrees to tough ISM action Members of the Committee of the Memorandum of Understanding on Ports State Control in the Asia-Pacific Region agreed at a meeting in Seoul earlier this month to initiate tough action designed to ensure that ships visiting their ports comply with the International Safety Management Code from its enforcement on July 1. Under agreed guidelines for the ISM code, ships entering Asia-Pacific ports without ISM certification after that date would be subject to detention by Tokyo MOU member authorities. UK blasts industry over sub-standard ships The UK government has called on all sectors of the shipping industry to build on the significant efforts some are already making to help the government break the vicious circle which allows sub-standard ships to operate. UK Shipping Minister Glenda Jackson said, "Sub standard ships operate because some in the shipping industry still help them to do so. In some sectors, there appears to be a vicious circle of avoiding commercial blames." Japan-Aust rates to rise Freight rates from Japan to Australia will be going up from next month by $US100 per 20-foot container and US$200 per 40-foot container. A spokesman for Liner Shipping Services, which looks after the northbound trade confirmed the increase noting that it applied to southbound cargoes only.

International Transport Journal

JUNE 5, 1998

Maritime

NYK and MOL reveal 1997 results
Japan's two largest shipping lines are both paying dividends for fiscal 1997.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its Mediterranean-Africa service.
TMM and Tecomar are expanding their conventional service to Mexico.
Lloyd Triestino and SCL upgrade Mediterranean-West Africa service.
CSCL introduces a new weekly intra-Asian link.
ConFlo Lines is launching a new USA-Caspian Sea service.
Stena Line adds a third ship to the Harwich-Hook of Holland run.
General Maritime Services has taken over the activities of Seama Shipping.
The FMC approves the Inland Shipping Service Association.

Ports and Terminals

India reveals port investment plans and shows double-digit growth.
Freeport/Bahamas is planning to expand its facilities.
Contracts have been awarded for the port of Balboa in Panama.
Hong Kong is carrying out a new port study for back-up facilities.
Maersk will have a dedicated terminal in Rotterdam.
A new banana terminal has been opened in Antwerp.
East London and Port Elizabeth are being upgraded.

Forwarding

Penske in Latin America
Penske Logistics has formed a joint venture in Brazil with Cotia Trading, which has a strong presence in Mercosur.
The new draft of Cogsa in the USA is perceived as encroachment on other conventions.
Circle International buys two companies in Singapore.
Freightworks in Dubai will move to a new logistics centre, and is aiming to become a global player.

Aviation

Swisscargo and Delta Air Cargo's global system
The two carriers launched a new jointly marketed and globally coordinated airfreight system on June 2.
AUA launches flights to Tiflis.
BA lands in Ljubljana and Vilnius.
OTAL takes to the air by founding Antrak Freight Ltd.
China founds China Air Cargo, its first all-cargo carrier.
Air France turns the corner.
TNT and KLM Cargo have concluded a cooperation agreement, and TNT plans a capacity increase.
The US manufacturer Ayres Corp buys LET in the Czech Republic.

International Transport Journal

JUNE 5, 1998

Maritime

NYK and MOL reveal 1997 results
Japan's two largest shipping lines are both paying dividends for fiscal 1997.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its Mediterranean-Africa service.
TMM and Tecomar are expanding their conventional service to Mexico.
Lloyd Triestino and SCL upgrade Mediterranean-West Africa service.
CSCL introduces a new weekly intra-Asian link.
ConFlo Lines is launching a new USA-Caspian Sea service.
Stena Line adds a third ship to the Harwich-Hook of Holland run.
General Maritime Services has taken over the activities of Seama Shipping.
The FMC approves the Inland Shipping Service Association.

Ports and Terminals

India reveals port investment plans and shows double-digit growth.
Freeport/Bahamas is planning to expand its facilities.
Contracts have been awarded for the port of Balboa in Panama.
Hong Kong is carrying out a new port study for back-up facilities.
Maersk will have a dedicated terminal in Rotterdam.
A new banana terminal has been opened in Antwerp.
East London and Port Elizabeth are being upgraded.

Forwarding

Penske in Latin America
Penske Logistics has formed a joint venture in Brazil with Cotia Trading, which has a strong presence in Mercosur.
The new draft of Cogsa in the USA is perceived as encroachment on other conventions.
Circle International buys two companies in Singapore.
Freightworks in Dubai will move to a new logistics centre, and is aiming to become a global player.

Aviation

Swisscargo and Delta Air Cargo's global system
The two carriers launched a new jointly marketed and globally coordinated airfreight system on June 2.
AUA launches flights to Tiflis.
BA lands in Ljubljana and Vilnius.
OTAL takes to the air by founding Antrak Freight Ltd.
China founds China Air Cargo, its first all-cargo carrier.
Air France turns the corner.
TNT and KLM Cargo have concluded a cooperation agreement, and TNT plans a capacity increase.
The US manufacturer Ayres Corp buys LET in the Czech Republic.

International Transport Journal

JUNE 5, 1998

Maritime

NYK and MOL reveal 1997 results
Japan's two largest shipping lines are both paying dividends for fiscal 1997.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its Mediterranean-Africa service.
TMM and Tecomar are expanding their conventional service to Mexico.
Lloyd Triestino and SCL upgrade Mediterranean-West Africa service.
CSCL introduces a new weekly intra-Asian link.
ConFlo Lines is launching a new USA-Caspian Sea service.
Stena Line adds a third ship to the Harwich-Hook of Holland run.
General Maritime Services has taken over the activities of Seama Shipping.
The FMC approves the Inland Shipping Service Association.

Ports and Terminals

India reveals port investment plans and shows double-digit growth.
Freeport/Bahamas is planning to expand its facilities.
Contracts have been awarded for the port of Balboa in Panama.
Hong Kong is carrying out a new port study for back-up facilities.
Maersk will have a dedicated terminal in Rotterdam.
A new banana terminal has been opened in Antwerp.
East London and Port Elizabeth are being upgraded.

Forwarding

Penske in Latin America
Penske Logistics has formed a joint venture in Brazil with Cotia Trading, which has a strong presence in Mercosur.
The new draft of Cogsa in the USA is perceived as encroachment on other conventions.
Circle International buys two companies in Singapore.
Freightworks in Dubai will move to a new logistics centre, and is aiming to become a global player.

Aviation

Swisscargo and Delta Air Cargo's global system
The two carriers launched a new jointly marketed and globally coordinated airfreight system on June 2.
AUA launches flights to Tiflis.
BA lands in Ljubljana and Vilnius.
OTAL takes to the air by founding Antrak Freight Ltd.
China founds China Air Cargo, its first all-cargo carrier.
Air France turns the corner.
TNT and KLM Cargo have concluded a cooperation agreement, and TNT plans a capacity increase.
The US manufacturer Ayres Corp buys LET in the Czech Republic.

International Transport Journal

JUNE 5, 1998

Maritime

NYK and MOL reveal 1997 results
Japan's two largest shipping lines are both paying dividends for fiscal 1997.
P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its Mediterranean-Africa service.
TMM and Tecomar are expanding their conventional service to Mexico.
Lloyd Triestino and SCL upgrade Mediterranean-West Africa service.
CSCL introduces a new weekly intra-Asian link.
ConFlo Lines is launching a new USA-Caspian Sea service.
Stena Line adds a third ship to the Harwich-Hook of Holland run.
General Maritime Services has taken over the activities of Seama Shipping.
The FMC approves the Inland Shipping Service Association.

Ports and Terminals

India reveals port investment plans and shows double-digit growth.
Freeport/Bahamas is planning to expand its facilities.
Contracts have been awarded for the port of Balboa in Panama.
Hong Kong is carrying out a new port study for back-up facilities.
Maersk will have a dedicated terminal in Rotterdam.
A new banana terminal has been opened in Antwerp.
East London and Port Elizabeth are being upgraded.

Forwarding

Penske in Latin America
Penske Logistics has formed a joint venture in Brazil with Cotia Trading, which has a strong presence in Mercosur.
The new draft of Cogsa in the USA is perceived as encroachment on other conventions.
Circle International buys two companies in Singapore.
Freightworks in Dubai will move to a new logistics centre, and is aiming to become a global player.

Aviation

Swisscargo and Delta Air Cargo's global system
The two carriers launched a new jointly marketed and globally coordinated airfreight system on June 2.
AUA launches flights to Tiflis.
BA lands in Ljubljana and Vilnius.
OTAL takes to the air by founding Antrak Freight Ltd.
China founds China Air Cargo, its first all-cargo carrier.
Air France turns the corner.
TNT and KLM Cargo have concluded a cooperation agreement, and TNT plans a capacity increase.
The US manufacturer Ayres Corp buys LET in the Czech Republic.

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SHIPPING

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Haifa

The Chinese shipyard Zhoushan Changhong Shipyard will deliver them between 2027 and 2028

SHIPPING

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Hong Kong

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EDITORIAL

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Genoa

The vice minister presented a motion to the League congress that places the need for this reform at the centre

CRUISES

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Miami

The agreements include options to purchase the naval units

CRUISES

Carnival orders two new cruise ships from Fincantieri for AIDA Cruises brand

Miami/Trieste

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SHIPPING

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Ismailia

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

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Venice

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PORTS

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TRADE

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Geneva

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SHIPPING

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Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

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

LOGISTICS

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Leghorn

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

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

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

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

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

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%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

Call on UN States to Protect These Critical Systems

SHIPPING

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

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

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

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

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

RIVER TRANSPORT

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.

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

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

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

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

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› 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

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

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