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Yang Ming plans to further expand its fleet Shippers benefit from transatlantic competition Vessel groundings predicted to rise Container shortage costs passed on to shippers New billing system at Port Klang Le Havre to train Mauritanian gantry crane operators KAL signs billion dollar Boeing deal Dutch air company sold to Wilson Group CAL expands co-operation with American

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JUNE 12, 1998
Battle for alliance with Cathay Pacific Grand Alliance members strengthen services P&O Nedlloyd alliance on American routes Expansion of Belgian stevedore Katoen Natie Sharp rise containers and chemicals in the port of Rotterdam until 2020 Brenner Pass closed

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Anti-theft sentencing effort sails into port
Change ahead for valuing of imports
Gilchrest: We're ready to move on ship reform
P&O to enter Latin sea lane
China likely to get a short extension on maritime agreement
US officials off to Buenos Aires for talks on hemispheric trade
Maersk's parent, A.P. Moeller, in protest over Danish tax plan
Six hurt, one missing, in Mississippi River crane accident
Fortis deal seen boosting bank insurance in Benelux countries
BAX Global acquires Indian customs broker
Global cereal stocks approach safe levels
Talks resume, but GM still faces logistics hassle due to strikes
Mexico investigates monopolies in its cement industry

Transportation

Canadian National says grain unloads fall short
Branson discussing Virgin Rail float

Maritime

Massport Director Ralph Cox quits, cites a 'personal decision' as reason
Polish ports take aim at Hamburg in effort to reclaim lost business
Panama Canal workers protest against expected loss of jobs
2 stevedores join forces in Miami
Marad approves subsidy transfer plan for Lykes

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Home

Anti-theft sentencing effort sails into port
Change ahead for valuing of imports
Gilchrest: We're ready to move on ship reform
P&O to enter Latin sea lane
China likely to get a short extension on maritime agreement
US officials off to Buenos Aires for talks on hemispheric trade
Maersk's parent, A.P. Moeller, in protest over Danish tax plan
Six hurt, one missing, in Mississippi River crane accident
Fortis deal seen boosting bank insurance in Benelux countries
BAX Global acquires Indian customs broker
Global cereal stocks approach safe levels
Talks resume, but GM still faces logistics hassle due to strikes
Mexico investigates monopolies in its cement industry

Transportation

Canadian National says grain unloads fall short
Branson discussing Virgin Rail float

Maritime

Massport Director Ralph Cox quits, cites a 'personal decision' as reason
Polish ports take aim at Hamburg in effort to reclaim lost business
Panama Canal workers protest against expected loss of jobs
2 stevedores join forces in Miami
Marad approves subsidy transfer plan for Lykes

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Home

Anti-theft sentencing effort sails into port
Change ahead for valuing of imports
Gilchrest: We're ready to move on ship reform
P&O to enter Latin sea lane
China likely to get a short extension on maritime agreement
US officials off to Buenos Aires for talks on hemispheric trade
Maersk's parent, A.P. Moeller, in protest over Danish tax plan
Six hurt, one missing, in Mississippi River crane accident
Fortis deal seen boosting bank insurance in Benelux countries
BAX Global acquires Indian customs broker
Global cereal stocks approach safe levels
Talks resume, but GM still faces logistics hassle due to strikes
Mexico investigates monopolies in its cement industry

Transportation

Canadian National says grain unloads fall short
Branson discussing Virgin Rail float

Maritime

Massport Director Ralph Cox quits, cites a 'personal decision' as reason
Polish ports take aim at Hamburg in effort to reclaim lost business
Panama Canal workers protest against expected loss of jobs
2 stevedores join forces in Miami
Marad approves subsidy transfer plan for Lykes

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Unbalanced Box Traffic on Europe Route Accelerated P&O Nedlloyd's First 6,600-TEU Ship Calls Tokyo Kobe to Give First Call Incentive Ship Reform Bill Status Still Uncertain

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JUNE 12, 1998
Industry captains lobby to review US curbs Calberson Overseas begins operations in India Additional IA service OTAL takes to the air Hygiene casualty when processed foods taxed, contends CIFTI Centre Plan to turn AAI into company Economy may grow to 7-8 pc, says Dr Jalan RBI relaxes outward remittances Efforts on to neutralise impact of customs levy on imports US ban on shrimp imports untenable, rules WTO PEPC plea to govt on 8 pc Customs duty

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Key Taca lines face $35m EC fine THE European Commission's competition directorate is seeking to fine members of the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement up to $35m each, according to industry sources. Baltic Exchange chairman leads list of maritime sector honours LONDON'S shipping sector has been given a boost with the appointment of Baltic Exchange chairman Eric Shawyer as Commander of the Order of the British Empire in prime minister Tony Blair's list for the Queen's Birthday Honours. Philippines alarm over seafarers claims action THE Philippines' local manning industry is asking the Manila government to protest over a Panamanian court's decision to handle a claims suit filed by the heirs of two Filipino seafarers killed on board a Philippines-flagged vessel. RNLI opens stations to the public MOST of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's lifeboat stations in England, Scotland and Wales are to be opened to the public on June 27 for the institution's national open day. Russian register maintains its international standing RUSSIA'S Maritime Register of Shipping is one of the very few erstwhile Soviet institutions that has retained its integrity and international standing long after the USSR was dismantled and "quality" in all its purported and perceived manifes-tations came crashing down. Rates slump deals blow to India shipping THE worldwide slump in dry bulk freight and charter rates which sent the Baltic Freight Index to a historic low of 887 points has dealt a body blow to Indian shipping, writes Shirish Nadkarni, India Correspondent. Doubt cast on privatisation of Sepetiba THREE of the world's biggest port developers have told Lloyd's List that they are not interested in the privatisation of the Brazilian port of Sepetiba, throwing doubt on what was intended to be the first container hub to the south of Panama. Spanish yard sale completed THE Spanish government has completed the first privatisation of an Astilleros Espa'oles shipyard.

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JUNE 12, 1998
BP forms Valdez joint venture BRITISH Petroleum (BP), Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), and Keystone Shipping have formed a joint operation to manage BP's crude shipments from Valdez, Alaska. PSA runs eye over Malta Freeport REPRESENTATIVES of Singapore's PSA Corp met Maltese ministers this week to discuss the possibility of collaborating with Malta Freeport. Maltese ferry prices double THREE ferries under construction at Malta Shipbuilding will cost more than double the original quote, due to changes in specifications. Row erupts over Jebsens sale TWO Norwegian businessmen are suing each other over the sale of a controlling interest in the bulk shipping company Jebsens. Jebsens pool goes ahead despite turmoil JEBSENS' Pacific bulk carrier pool will go ahead as planned, despite the turmoil in the Asian economies, according to Paul Lovell at AJ Management in London. Holyman to close UK office HOLYMAN, the beleaguered Australian fast ferry operator, is to close its London office at the end of this month. Carnival 13-ship order rumoured CARNIVAL Corp is rumoured to be planning a massive newbuilding programme for up to 13 cruiseships. Kandla cyclone damage put at $60m INDIAN ministry officials have assessed the cyclone damage to Kandla port at Rs2.5bn ($60m). German railways abandons L'beck purchase GERMAN railways DB has decided not to take a 50 per cent shareholding in L'beck port operating company LHG when it is privatised. Hapag-Lloyd lifts volume 30 per cent HAPAG-Lloyd achieved a 30 per cent increase in cargo volumes on its traditional liner services between Europe, North America and the Far East in the first months of 1998. South Carolina wins high rating THE South Carolina State Ports Authority has received an A1 rating from Moody's Investors Service and an A+ from Standard & Poor's on a $125m bond issue for capital improvements. Brazil bids to double exports BRAZIL'S Foreign Trade Association intends to double the country's exports to about $100bn by the year 2002. Teekay raises $73m TEEKAY Shipping Corporation has raised $72.6m through a public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. PDV faces grilling on oil spill VENEZUELA'S Ministry of the Environment is taking action against state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela over an oil spill early this week. More countries cut oil production IRAN and Kuwait have joined the bid to boost sagging oil prices by cutting production. Ugland receives mbo offer for drydocks UGLAND International Holdings (UIH) has welcomed a management buy-out approach from two directors of Swansea Dry Docks (SDD).

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JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

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JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

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JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

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JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

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JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

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JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

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JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

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JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

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JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

web site

JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

web site

JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

web site

JUNE 12, 1998

Tabletalk

Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.

Maritime

Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
Yangming will build 15 boxships.
TBS is expanding its fleet.
Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
Norasia has two new boxships.
Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.

Ports and Terminals

The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
Long Beach decides for box facility.
ECT plans to boost its capacity.
HHLA records good 1997 results.
Georgia Ports looks to the future.
Kalmar receives major orders.
Salalah will open in November.

Aviation

United starts Munich service.
SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
KLM records excellent 1997 result.
LH Cargo decentralises operations.
Boeing will cease MD-11 production.

Forwarding

Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
Grincor takes over Griffin.
Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
Schenker aims to grow in Americas.

Far East

NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
MTL is moving into China.
Yamato targets repair logistics.

East Med

The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.

Middle East

DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.

Latin America

APL blankets Latin American market.
Dominican Republic has port plans.
Continental acquires stake in COPA.
CF forms joint venture in Mexico.

Africa

Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.

Uk and Ireland

1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.

Canada/USA

AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

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JUNE 12, 1998
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