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September 18, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL faces US$16m fine from EU anti-trust body
    Carrier was part of group allegedly involved in unfair practices
  • Royal Caribbean fined US$1m for pollution by US court
  • Collision off S'pore; no pollution, crews safe
Air and Land Transport
  • China freezes new plane orders as economy slows
    Boeing, Airbus sales in country seen hit as Chinese carriers also delay deliveries
  • Airbus agrees to roll over Garuda's US$750m debt: report
  • Air India to offer shorter work week
  • Ansett unveils overhaul of flights
  • S Korea car industry seen to start recovering next year
Features
  • State sell-off hangs on price
    For Delhi's bid to divest Container Corp of India to succeed, shares should be offered at 350 rupees, say analysts
Columns
  • UK court ticks off trading firm over arbitration dispute

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL faces US$16m fine from EU anti-trust body
    Carrier was part of group allegedly involved in unfair practices
  • Royal Caribbean fined US$1m for pollution by US court
  • Collision off S'pore; no pollution, crews safe
Air and Land Transport
  • China freezes new plane orders as economy slows
    Boeing, Airbus sales in country seen hit as Chinese carriers also delay deliveries
  • Airbus agrees to roll over Garuda's US$750m debt: report
  • Air India to offer shorter work week
  • Ansett unveils overhaul of flights
  • S Korea car industry seen to start recovering next year
Features
  • State sell-off hangs on price
    For Delhi's bid to divest Container Corp of India to succeed, shares should be offered at 350 rupees, say analysts
Columns
  • UK court ticks off trading firm over arbitration dispute

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL faces US$16m fine from EU anti-trust body
    Carrier was part of group allegedly involved in unfair practices
  • Royal Caribbean fined US$1m for pollution by US court
  • Collision off S'pore; no pollution, crews safe
Air and Land Transport
  • China freezes new plane orders as economy slows
    Boeing, Airbus sales in country seen hit as Chinese carriers also delay deliveries
  • Airbus agrees to roll over Garuda's US$750m debt: report
  • Air India to offer shorter work week
  • Ansett unveils overhaul of flights
  • S Korea car industry seen to start recovering next year
Features
  • State sell-off hangs on price
    For Delhi's bid to divest Container Corp of India to succeed, shares should be offered at 350 rupees, say analysts
Columns
  • UK court ticks off trading firm over arbitration dispute

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL faces US$16m fine from EU anti-trust body
    Carrier was part of group allegedly involved in unfair practices
  • Royal Caribbean fined US$1m for pollution by US court
  • Collision off S'pore; no pollution, crews safe
Air and Land Transport
  • China freezes new plane orders as economy slows
    Boeing, Airbus sales in country seen hit as Chinese carriers also delay deliveries
  • Airbus agrees to roll over Garuda's US$750m debt: report
  • Air India to offer shorter work week
  • Ansett unveils overhaul of flights
  • S Korea car industry seen to start recovering next year
Features
  • State sell-off hangs on price
    For Delhi's bid to divest Container Corp of India to succeed, shares should be offered at 350 rupees, say analysts
Columns
  • UK court ticks off trading firm over arbitration dispute

Sched Netweb site
  • China allowed to use Korea-Japan liner route
  • UIH profits from Asian downturn
  • Greater capabilities for new Thamesport crane
  • FESCO/Contship in new vessel sharing pact
  • Conti Lines starts new service to Africa
  • Huge overall losses after strike for Northwest
  • Hapag-Lloyd commits to five more Boeing 737-800s
  • Rolls-Royce reaches US$2 billion orders at Farnborough

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1998
  • Commission fines Taca-members with $318 million; they go to court
  • Comments of Lloyd's List: too severe punishment
  • Weekly Israel service Sea-Land...
  • ... in competition with Yangming
  • Dispute postpones relaunch of Fokker aircraft production

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Deficit only slightly wider as exports fall
  • Tariff relief wins support but faces veto
  • Panel to clarify role of forwarders
  • The new generation gap: free-trade policy
  • House Democrats squawk at GOP tactics on IMF
  • FMC holding emergency meeting on rash of Pacific rate increases
  • Columbus Line consolidating South Seas service at San Francisco and Los Angeles
  • Emery Worldwide wins two-year logistics pact with Royal Australian Air Force
  • Worldwide U-Ship creates a new unit, Advanced Courier Services
  • Consolidated Delivery & Logistics acquires third company in three months
  • South Korea to merge ailing guarantee insurers
  • Floods take heavy toll on Bangladesh tea industry
Transportation
  • US freight forwarders make drive into Europe
  • Rail agency realigns brake rule proposals
  • Reefer vessel to be scrapped after 9 months stuck in Hawaii
  • End may be near for Philippine Air
  • Agricultural showdown: Police stop Canadian trucks in pricing dispute
  • Trans-Atlantic Conference argues against EU fines
  • Air India, Indian Airlines to be privatized in a year
Maritime
  • Two maritime groups lambaste move to limit liability on Panama Canal
  • Keppel, Hitachi Zosen link to pursue Asian projects, shipbuilding
  • Two lines start service to Israel
  • Guam files new complaint claiming carrier overcharges
  • US port roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Deficit only slightly wider as exports fall
  • Tariff relief wins support but faces veto
  • Panel to clarify role of forwarders
  • The new generation gap: free-trade policy
  • House Democrats squawk at GOP tactics on IMF
  • FMC holding emergency meeting on rash of Pacific rate increases
  • Columbus Line consolidating South Seas service at San Francisco and Los Angeles
  • Emery Worldwide wins two-year logistics pact with Royal Australian Air Force
  • Worldwide U-Ship creates a new unit, Advanced Courier Services
  • Consolidated Delivery & Logistics acquires third company in three months
  • South Korea to merge ailing guarantee insurers
  • Floods take heavy toll on Bangladesh tea industry
Transportation
  • US freight forwarders make drive into Europe
  • Rail agency realigns brake rule proposals
  • Reefer vessel to be scrapped after 9 months stuck in Hawaii
  • End may be near for Philippine Air
  • Agricultural showdown: Police stop Canadian trucks in pricing dispute
  • Trans-Atlantic Conference argues against EU fines
  • Air India, Indian Airlines to be privatized in a year
Maritime
  • Two maritime groups lambaste move to limit liability on Panama Canal
  • Keppel, Hitachi Zosen link to pursue Asian projects, shipbuilding
  • Two lines start service to Israel
  • Guam files new complaint claiming carrier overcharges
  • US port roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Deficit only slightly wider as exports fall
  • Tariff relief wins support but faces veto
  • Panel to clarify role of forwarders
  • The new generation gap: free-trade policy
  • House Democrats squawk at GOP tactics on IMF
  • FMC holding emergency meeting on rash of Pacific rate increases
  • Columbus Line consolidating South Seas service at San Francisco and Los Angeles
  • Emery Worldwide wins two-year logistics pact with Royal Australian Air Force
  • Worldwide U-Ship creates a new unit, Advanced Courier Services
  • Consolidated Delivery & Logistics acquires third company in three months
  • South Korea to merge ailing guarantee insurers
  • Floods take heavy toll on Bangladesh tea industry
Transportation
  • US freight forwarders make drive into Europe
  • Rail agency realigns brake rule proposals
  • Reefer vessel to be scrapped after 9 months stuck in Hawaii
  • End may be near for Philippine Air
  • Agricultural showdown: Police stop Canadian trucks in pricing dispute
  • Trans-Atlantic Conference argues against EU fines
  • Air India, Indian Airlines to be privatized in a year
Maritime
  • Two maritime groups lambaste move to limit liability on Panama Canal
  • Keppel, Hitachi Zosen link to pursue Asian projects, shipbuilding
  • Two lines start service to Israel
  • Guam files new complaint claiming carrier overcharges
  • US port roundup

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • EU Refuses to Exempt TACA, Fines Its Members
  • 'K' Line, Yangming Enhance Asia/Europe Services
  • EU Declares Italy's Planned Airline Shareout at Milan Illegal

urgente online pressweb site
  • La CNMV registra el folleto informativo de Azkar para salir a Bolsa
  • Naviera Pinillos sale de los números rojos
  • Nuevas instalaciones de MRW en Barcelona
  • Finanzauto vende 440 millones de productos italianos OMG
  • Acuerdo de las navieras CMA-CGM y Norasia Line para compartir flota
  • ENS explotará el servicio ferroviario nocturno bajo el Canal de la Mancha

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hegde announces new package for trading houses
  • Stage set for easier technology imports
  • Guidelines soon for major ports on marine pollution
  • KPT-Indian Rlys JV for gauge conversion cleared
  • Forbes opens Travel Division at Kochi
  • S. C. Chemicals bags 'Best Castor Oil Exporters Award'
  • Textile mills upset by cotton exports
  • Global network of cargo centres for perishables being readied
  • SAL Scheme for electronic items export notified
  • Ispat to set up captive jetty at Vizag
  • R409a viable alternative to R12 reefers: IICL
  • Air cargo export to Russia at virtual standstill
  • RIL among three shortlisted for Hazira port project

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • A 15 compagnie di navigazione del consorzio Taca la pi' alta multa (530 miliardi) mai decisa da Bruxelles La scure Ue sul cartello dei container
  • A pieni giri i lavori nello scalo laziale in vista del 2000 - Incrementi record di merci e passeggeri Civitavecchia accelera con il Giubileo
  • La Nai riprende il largo con due maxinavi coreane
  • Salerno punta sul business delle crociere

Cargonews Asiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 1998
  • Tanjung Perak's competitive edge
  • Growth in empties at European ports
  • FANAL vessels aggravate overcapacity
  • Alliance on Asia-Europe
  • Matson cuts Hawaii calls

Cargonews Chinaweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 1998
  • New era begins in ShanghaiCNC Sep 01, 1998 Blyth spirit for OOCL in Baltic
  • COSCO steps up Atlantic trade
  • Shanghai added to PSA port list
  • Rivals move closer together

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Bidvest increases equity stake in Safren to 17%
    SOUTH African industrial holdings company Bidvest has taken advantage of transport group Safren's low share price in recent months to increase its stake to 17%.
  • Lloyd's cuts 300 support staff jobs
    Some 300 jobs are to go at the Corporation of Lloyd's in a shake-up designed to save '10m ($16.6m) at Lloyd's Insurance Services business unit.
  • Box sector battles a Latin lurch
    CONTAINER shipping experts are nervously contemplating Latin America's struggle to fend off financial downturn.
  • Carnival enjoys profits party
    THE remarkable profit record of Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise shipping group, looks set to continue for the rest of this year and into 1999.
  • Philippines rethinks port modernisation
    The Philippines is re-evaluating its ambitious Peso500bn ($11.6bn) long term public ports modernisation programme because of funding difficulties.
  • PAL to shut down after collapse of union negotiations
    Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced yesterday that it would cease operations beginning midnight September 23 The airline board of directors decided on closure following the the breakdown of negotiations between man agement and the airline's labour unions.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1998
  • Evergreen boxboat collides with HUAL car carrier
    A CONTAINERSHIP operated by Evergreen was in collision with a HUAL car carrier in Singapore waters this morning, according to local maritime authorities.
  • Keppel sells US boatbuilder for $3m
    SINGAPORE'S Keppel Marine Industries (KMI) today announced the disposal of its US sail boat building subsidiary, Pacific Seacraft Corp (PSC), for $3m.
  • PPECB steps back from shipping arrangements
    SOUTH African fruit exporters are being allowed to make their own shipping arrangements directly with container lines.
  • Thailand rejects shipper pressure on charges
    THAILAND'S government has rejected calls from local shippers to pass clauses in the Thai Maritime Law that would limit ship operators' ability to raise charges.
  • Evoikos master to be released on September 21
    MICHAEL Chalkitis, the Greek master of the Evoikos, which was in collision with the vlcc Orapin Global, is to be released from prison in Singapore on September 21.
  • Indian customs strike threatens cargo movements
    A STRIKE by customs clerical staff, in opposition to the introduction of a new electronic data interchange, threatens to stall cargo movements in Chennai.
  • Port Louis terminal to open next month
    THE greenfield site container terminal at Port Louis on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is planned to be inaugurated next month.
  • Baltic launches new information exchange
    THE Baltic Exchange is setting up an internet-based information exchange.
  • Australian builders look to south-east Asia
    TWO Australian shipbuilders are conducting a feasibility study into establishing marine engineering and industry training centres in the Philippines and Vietnam.
  • Lloyd Werft lands major Birka refit
    ÅLAND islands-based shipping group Birka Line is to send its cruiseship Birka Princess to Lloyd Werft in Germany for a Fmk120m ($22m) refit.
  • Foschi slams Med port standards
    COSTA Crociere ceo Pierluigi Foschi has slammed Mediterranean ports, saying they are not ready for a 15 per cent rise in passenger throughput.
  • NCL to use Seattle as hub port in 2000
    MIAMI-based Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it will begin using Seattle as its home port for its summer cruises to Alaska in 2000.
  • IACS to publicise suspended ships
    IACS is working towards greater transparency by providing information which would benefit those interested in safe shipping, according to its permanent secretary.
  • Australian customs standards come under fire
    AUSTRALIA'S law enforcement standards for preventing shipborne contraband have taken centre stage in the nation's general election campaign.
  • Carnival lifts income despite Ecstacy withdrawal
    CARNIVAL Corp lifted net income in the three months to August 31 to $344.8m on revenues of $1.06bn, despite having Ecstacy out of service from July 20 to September 16.
  • Knapp triggers P&O Nedlloyd strike ballot
    UK union leader Jimmy Knapp has triggered a strike ballot in reaction to P&O Nedlloyd's redundancy notice to 300 ratings.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • La TACA ne s'incline pas devant l'amende de 10,9 mia. de BEF
    Comme nous l'annoncions dans notre édition précédente, la Commission européenne a imposé de grosses amendes aux membres et ex-membres de la Trans Atlantic Conference Agreement (TACA). Quelque 15 armements se sont vu confrontés à des amendes allant de 6,88 mio. d'ecu à 27,5 mio. d'ecu. P&O et Nedlloyd n'ayant pas encore fusionné du temps des infractions aux réglementations européennes, P&O Nedlloyd est aujourd'hui en tête du classement, avec une amende commune de 41,26 mio. d'ecu. Le président de la TACA, Olaf Rakkenes, a fortement critiqué le verdict de la Commission; le secrétaire général du European Shippers' Council (ESC), Chris Welsh, l'applaudit.
  • Le Parlement européen plaide pour une norme de sécurité uniforme pour les ferries et navires à grande vitesse
    Le Parlement européen discutera fin de la semaine à Strasbourg le rapport de son délégué britannique Mark Francis Watts de la commission au Transport concernant la proposition du conseil européen des ministres en matière de conditions pour l'exploitation de services réguliers par des ferries et des unités à passagers à grande vitesse dans l'UE.
  • Le Conseil des Transports donne la priorité à la directive Eurovignette et à l'accord de transit avec la Suisse
    Le ministre autrichien des Transports Caspar Einem, également président en fonction du Conseil européen des ministres des Transports, dit avoir constaté "un grand degré d'harmonie" auprès de ses collègues en ce qui concerne la nécessité de prendre des mesures efficaces contre les conséquence néfastes du transport routier pour l'environnement.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Patrick claims productivity boost
    Patrick yesterday claimed new productivity levels, despite the fact that the dispute over crane chasers has spread from Container Terminals Australia Ltd to its facilities.
    Responding to claims of low morale levels, Patrick director Bill Clayton said yesterday two gangs which worked aboard the containership Liao He at Port Botany on Wednesday evening achieved rates of 27.5 and 24 containers respectively.
    Rates as high as 27.5 have rarely been heard of in Sydney before and, according to the company are a direct result of its new enterprise agreement which came into force on Monday.
  • Police lash road rogues
    The Australian trucking industry was this week again lashed for its poor road safety record and urged to make dramatic changes to its culture to reduce fatigue-related road trauma involving trucks.
    At the Fatigue in Transport seminar in Melbourne, Victoria Police spokesman Roger Sanders argued it was up to the owners and manager of Australia's 15,000 trucking companies to take responsibility for their drivers' on-road behaviour.
    Inspector Sanders, who last month received the Australian Freight Industry 1998 Safety Award for road safety work, said disturbing road toll statistics continued to prove that truck drivers were flouting the laws and that employers needed to change their work practices and attitude.
  • Ansett reassures on freight
    Ansett Air Freight has assured Tasmanian freight customers that twice daily dedicated freighter services into and out of the state will be untouched, despite Ansett Australia's announcement on Wednesday it was withdrawing services to Tasmania.
    The freight division of Ansett also confirmed yesterday that other dedicated freighter services along the airline's eastern Australian regional route network would also continue and be unaffected by Ansett's proposed overhaul of its loss-making passenger services.
    "There is very little effect on the freight side," a spokesman for Ansett's domestic air freight operation told DCN. "If anything, it will enhance the services that we provide because there will be more frequency of flights."
  • Harradine wants air subsidy
    Ansett's announcement that it will progressively replace its services to Tasmania with those operated by subsidiary, Kendell Airlines, highlighted the need for "drastic action" to encourage more travellers to cross Bass Strait by air, according to Independent Tasmanian Senator, Brian Harradine.
    Ansett announced on Wednesday that it would withdraw all its regional services in eastern Australia over three years while Kendell spends around $300 million on 12 new 50-seater aircraft to service the affected routes including Melbourne-Launceston, Melbourne-Hobart, Canberra-Sydney, Canberra-Melbourne and Canberra-Brisbane

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Secure container transport. Security in the transport of goods has always been a problem, and sophisticated techniques are required today to ensure safe arrival.
Maritime
  • Norasia Line is resuming direct calls at the port of Hamburg.
  • Yangming upgrades its North Sea-USA-Israel service.
  • Andrew Weir Shipping/Mac Andrews offers Rotterdam-Bilbao link.
  • Pro Line and Neptunia launch a new South American breakbulk service.
  • Maersk operates Far East-Australia service alone with Cho Yang as slotcharterer, and upgrades West Africa and Caribbean services.
  • Fesco and Contship cooperate between the USA and Australia.
  • Sea-Land serves Israel.
  • DFDS posts improved profits again.
  • Brussels: decision to fine Taca. A decision by the European Commission to impose fines of ECU 273 million on the members of Taca is meeting a mixed reception.
  • Egon Oldendorff intends to acquire Hoegh Lines plus four vessels.
  • Exports of South African perishables may be arranged direct with Saecs.
  • Shipping lines will talk about a discussion agreement to replace Taca.
Ports and Terminals
  • Auckland posted higher results in fiscal 1998 and buys a mobile crane.
  • ABP records a good half year.
  • Antwerp and Zeebrugge agree to form an economic interest group.
  • The first phase of Marseilles Distriport is open for business, after a number of delays.
Forwarding
  • Wilson Group is acquiring 50% of Combined Logistics (India).
  • Union-Transport purchases Per Transport in Italy.
  • Schenker has officially opened its new logistics centre in Singapore.
Aviation
  • Virgin adds a second weekly freighter to Australia, and plans scheduled flights to the Caribbean.
  • TMA launches flights to Shanghai.
  • UPS starts flights to Paris and South America, and also announces a round-the-world service.
  • Formation of the British Cargo Airline Alliance. The new air cargo alliance in the UK comprises Air Foyle, Channel Express, HeavyLift Cargo Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
  • Swiss World Airways, a new Swiss international carrier, takes off.
  • Globe Air Services acts as general sales agent for Challenge Air Cargo.
  • DHL and Martinair cooperate between Europe and East Africa.
  • The AEA warns that although 1997 was an excellent year, airlines are still vulnerable to economic changes.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Secure container transport. Security in the transport of goods has always been a problem, and sophisticated techniques are required today to ensure safe arrival.
Maritime
  • Norasia Line is resuming direct calls at the port of Hamburg.
  • Yangming upgrades its North Sea-USA-Israel service.
  • Andrew Weir Shipping/Mac Andrews offers Rotterdam-Bilbao link.
  • Pro Line and Neptunia launch a new South American breakbulk service.
  • Maersk operates Far East-Australia service alone with Cho Yang as slotcharterer, and upgrades West Africa and Caribbean services.
  • Fesco and Contship cooperate between the USA and Australia.
  • Sea-Land serves Israel.
  • DFDS posts improved profits again.
  • Brussels: decision to fine Taca. A decision by the European Commission to impose fines of ECU 273 million on the members of Taca is meeting a mixed reception.
  • Egon Oldendorff intends to acquire Hoegh Lines plus four vessels.
  • Exports of South African perishables may be arranged direct with Saecs.
  • Shipping lines will talk about a discussion agreement to replace Taca.
Ports and Terminals
  • Auckland posted higher results in fiscal 1998 and buys a mobile crane.
  • ABP records a good half year.
  • Antwerp and Zeebrugge agree to form an economic interest group.
  • The first phase of Marseilles Distriport is open for business, after a number of delays.
Forwarding
  • Wilson Group is acquiring 50% of Combined Logistics (India).
  • Union-Transport purchases Per Transport in Italy.
  • Schenker has officially opened its new logistics centre in Singapore.
Aviation
  • Virgin adds a second weekly freighter to Australia, and plans scheduled flights to the Caribbean.
  • TMA launches flights to Shanghai.
  • UPS starts flights to Paris and South America, and also announces a round-the-world service.
  • Formation of the British Cargo Airline Alliance. The new air cargo alliance in the UK comprises Air Foyle, Channel Express, HeavyLift Cargo Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
  • Swiss World Airways, a new Swiss international carrier, takes off.
  • Globe Air Services acts as general sales agent for Challenge Air Cargo.
  • DHL and Martinair cooperate between Europe and East Africa.
  • The AEA warns that although 1997 was an excellent year, airlines are still vulnerable to economic changes.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Secure container transport. Security in the transport of goods has always been a problem, and sophisticated techniques are required today to ensure safe arrival.
Maritime
  • Norasia Line is resuming direct calls at the port of Hamburg.
  • Yangming upgrades its North Sea-USA-Israel service.
  • Andrew Weir Shipping/Mac Andrews offers Rotterdam-Bilbao link.
  • Pro Line and Neptunia launch a new South American breakbulk service.
  • Maersk operates Far East-Australia service alone with Cho Yang as slotcharterer, and upgrades West Africa and Caribbean services.
  • Fesco and Contship cooperate between the USA and Australia.
  • Sea-Land serves Israel.
  • DFDS posts improved profits again.
  • Brussels: decision to fine Taca. A decision by the European Commission to impose fines of ECU 273 million on the members of Taca is meeting a mixed reception.
  • Egon Oldendorff intends to acquire Hoegh Lines plus four vessels.
  • Exports of South African perishables may be arranged direct with Saecs.
  • Shipping lines will talk about a discussion agreement to replace Taca.
Ports and Terminals
  • Auckland posted higher results in fiscal 1998 and buys a mobile crane.
  • ABP records a good half year.
  • Antwerp and Zeebrugge agree to form an economic interest group.
  • The first phase of Marseilles Distriport is open for business, after a number of delays.
Forwarding
  • Wilson Group is acquiring 50% of Combined Logistics (India).
  • Union-Transport purchases Per Transport in Italy.
  • Schenker has officially opened its new logistics centre in Singapore.
Aviation
  • Virgin adds a second weekly freighter to Australia, and plans scheduled flights to the Caribbean.
  • TMA launches flights to Shanghai.
  • UPS starts flights to Paris and South America, and also announces a round-the-world service.
  • Formation of the British Cargo Airline Alliance. The new air cargo alliance in the UK comprises Air Foyle, Channel Express, HeavyLift Cargo Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
  • Swiss World Airways, a new Swiss international carrier, takes off.
  • Globe Air Services acts as general sales agent for Challenge Air Cargo.
  • DHL and Martinair cooperate between Europe and East Africa.
  • The AEA warns that although 1997 was an excellent year, airlines are still vulnerable to economic changes.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Secure container transport. Security in the transport of goods has always been a problem, and sophisticated techniques are required today to ensure safe arrival.
Maritime
  • Norasia Line is resuming direct calls at the port of Hamburg.
  • Yangming upgrades its North Sea-USA-Israel service.
  • Andrew Weir Shipping/Mac Andrews offers Rotterdam-Bilbao link.
  • Pro Line and Neptunia launch a new South American breakbulk service.
  • Maersk operates Far East-Australia service alone with Cho Yang as slotcharterer, and upgrades West Africa and Caribbean services.
  • Fesco and Contship cooperate between the USA and Australia.
  • Sea-Land serves Israel.
  • DFDS posts improved profits again.
  • Brussels: decision to fine Taca. A decision by the European Commission to impose fines of ECU 273 million on the members of Taca is meeting a mixed reception.
  • Egon Oldendorff intends to acquire Hoegh Lines plus four vessels.
  • Exports of South African perishables may be arranged direct with Saecs.
  • Shipping lines will talk about a discussion agreement to replace Taca.
Ports and Terminals
  • Auckland posted higher results in fiscal 1998 and buys a mobile crane.
  • ABP records a good half year.
  • Antwerp and Zeebrugge agree to form an economic interest group.
  • The first phase of Marseilles Distriport is open for business, after a number of delays.
Forwarding
  • Wilson Group is acquiring 50% of Combined Logistics (India).
  • Union-Transport purchases Per Transport in Italy.
  • Schenker has officially opened its new logistics centre in Singapore.
Aviation
  • Virgin adds a second weekly freighter to Australia, and plans scheduled flights to the Caribbean.
  • TMA launches flights to Shanghai.
  • UPS starts flights to Paris and South America, and also announces a round-the-world service.
  • Formation of the British Cargo Airline Alliance. The new air cargo alliance in the UK comprises Air Foyle, Channel Express, HeavyLift Cargo Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
  • Swiss World Airways, a new Swiss international carrier, takes off.
  • Globe Air Services acts as general sales agent for Challenge Air Cargo.
  • DHL and Martinair cooperate between Europe and East Africa.
  • The AEA warns that although 1997 was an excellent year, airlines are still vulnerable to economic changes.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Secure container transport. Security in the transport of goods has always been a problem, and sophisticated techniques are required today to ensure safe arrival.
Maritime
  • Norasia Line is resuming direct calls at the port of Hamburg.
  • Yangming upgrades its North Sea-USA-Israel service.
  • Andrew Weir Shipping/Mac Andrews offers Rotterdam-Bilbao link.
  • Pro Line and Neptunia launch a new South American breakbulk service.
  • Maersk operates Far East-Australia service alone with Cho Yang as slotcharterer, and upgrades West Africa and Caribbean services.
  • Fesco and Contship cooperate between the USA and Australia.
  • Sea-Land serves Israel.
  • DFDS posts improved profits again.
  • Brussels: decision to fine Taca. A decision by the European Commission to impose fines of ECU 273 million on the members of Taca is meeting a mixed reception.
  • Egon Oldendorff intends to acquire Hoegh Lines plus four vessels.
  • Exports of South African perishables may be arranged direct with Saecs.
  • Shipping lines will talk about a discussion agreement to replace Taca.
Ports and Terminals
  • Auckland posted higher results in fiscal 1998 and buys a mobile crane.
  • ABP records a good half year.
  • Antwerp and Zeebrugge agree to form an economic interest group.
  • The first phase of Marseilles Distriport is open for business, after a number of delays.
Forwarding
  • Wilson Group is acquiring 50% of Combined Logistics (India).
  • Union-Transport purchases Per Transport in Italy.
  • Schenker has officially opened its new logistics centre in Singapore.
Aviation
  • Virgin adds a second weekly freighter to Australia, and plans scheduled flights to the Caribbean.
  • TMA launches flights to Shanghai.
  • UPS starts flights to Paris and South America, and also announces a round-the-world service.
  • Formation of the British Cargo Airline Alliance. The new air cargo alliance in the UK comprises Air Foyle, Channel Express, HeavyLift Cargo Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
  • Swiss World Airways, a new Swiss international carrier, takes off.
  • Globe Air Services acts as general sales agent for Challenge Air Cargo.
  • DHL and Martinair cooperate between Europe and East Africa.
  • The AEA warns that although 1997 was an excellent year, airlines are still vulnerable to economic changes.

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    THE VOLATILE WORLD OF SHIPPING is living up to its reputation. The bottom has fallen out of the VLCC market while shipbuilding may be showing signs of a revival. Plummeting share values are leaving stocklisted tanker companies undervalued and the prospect of hostile takeover bids is growing. However, in the midst this turbulence a few bold owners are making strategic moves. Some are building up their share portfolios while others are moving to take advantage of low newbuilding prices, giving struggling shipbuilders a much needed fillip. See pages 4, 5, 6 & 7 in addition to main link.
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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
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.
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
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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)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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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