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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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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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