Alaska return blow for 'Exxon Valdez' EXXON, the US energy major, and its shipping subsidiary, SeaRiver Maritime, have suffered a setback in the two-year effort to return the oil tanker Exxon Valdez to the Alaskan crude oil trade for which she was purpose-built.
Lloyd's names 'are not being squeezed out' LLOYD'S sought to reassure names present at its annual meeting yesterday that it is not trying to squeeze them out of the market.
Rokke further tightens his grip on Aker RGI AKER RGI chairman Kjell Inge Rokke has further tightened his grip on the Norwegian industrial holding company after increasing his personal stake to 38.55%, with voting rights of 40.7%.
Economic crisis hits Bintulu sale PLANS to privatise Bintulu Port in Sarawak, which handles Malaysia's entire LNG export, have been deferred indefinitely as a result of the economic downturn, writes G Durairaj Malaysia.
New York plans fresh cargo charge cut INTERNATIONAL Longshoremen's Association officers in New York are expected to vote next week on a new cut in tonnage assessment for local cargo proposed by the New York Shipping Association, the port's employer group.
Ems barrage aid cleared by EU GERMAN state aid for a barrage dyke on the river Ems which allows the Meyer-Werft shipyard to build larger cruiseships is not illegal, the European Commission has ruled.
Court backs CMA over detention FRENCH shipping group CMA-CGM said yesterday it was confident that the eight-month detention of the 352 teu feeder ship Ville de Damiette in Beirut would come to an end following a local court ruling in its favour.
Ocean Rig receives hull from Dalian NORWAY'S Ocean Rig has announced delivery of its first Bingo 9000 baredeck hull from China's New Dalian Shipyard. The company said delivery was within its time and cost expectations.
China issues bleak warning on exports CHINA'S Ministry for Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation (Moftec) has issued a bleak forecast for export performance this year and called for measures to boost foreign sales.
Korean prices attract Norddeutsche ATTRACTIVE prices have prompted Norddeutsche Reederei, the Hamburg-based ship finance company, to order three 4,800 teu containerships from South Korean builder Hyundai.
South Korean operators appear on 'hit list' TWO small shipping companies are on the 'hit list' of 55 South Korean companies declared unviable by creditor banks in the IMF-mendated restructuring.
Greek seafarers call off strike action PARALYSIS of Greek domestic ferry services during the peak tourist season was averted in the nick of time as seafarers called off their strike action scheduled for today.
Hong Kong investor to take Wuhan stake CHINA Infrastructure of Hong Kong is negotiating to take over management rights and a 49 per cent stake in the Wuhan container port project in China from troubled Pacific Ports.
Due diligence proof 'paramount in 2000' THE "ability to prove due diligence will be paramount" with regard to court cases resulting from the millennium bug, according to Richard Williams of Ince & Co.
Bidding closes on Inchcape Shipping Services TODAY is the closing date for indicative offers for Inchcape's shipping services division.
OMI take-over of MTL approved OMI Corp shareholders have approved the acquisition of Marine Transport Lines.
Guernsey Transport Board now backs Condor GUERNSEY'S Transport Board has given notification that it will now back Condor's bid to operate ferry services from the UK to the Channel Islands.
ICF adopts the euro LEADING European rail-road combined transport operator Intercontainer-Interfrigo (ICF) has decided to abandon the ecu in favour of the euro.
Australia-Asia service launched A FORTNIGHTLY Australia-Asia liner service has been launched to Newcastle by Project Asia Service (PAS), a subsidiary of Austral Asia Line (AAL).
Captrans suspends Singapore-India service INDIAN-owned operator Captrans has suspended its Singapore-India run after just eight months due to financial troubles.
ENZA focuses on controlled atmosphere exports THERE has been a huge growth in controlled atmosphere shipments of apples from New Zealand this season, according to ENZA.
Port Klang receives cruise terminal award STAR Cruises' newly completed specialised cruise terminal in Port Klang, Malaysia, has been awarded "Most improved port facility" in an industry poll.
Mini sub to aid Flare investigators CANADIAN accident investigators are planning to use a remote controlled mini submarine to examine the wreck of the bulk carrier Flare, which sank in the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Philippine lines research new markets MAJOR domestic lines in the Philippines are looking into the viability of tapping new markets for their services.
Jaya terminal strikers return to work OPERATIONS at Jaya Container Terminal returned to normal on June 17 after Sri Lanka Ports Authority threatened to sack workers who go on strike
Dr Bernd Malmström: «Use the chances of the network!». Schenker's success in recent years is attributed by its board chairman to focusing on specific sectors and using large networks.
Maritime
Seatrade Liner Services is expanding to South Africa.
CGM launches additional «banana» service. A third weekly liner service has been launched by CGM between Guadaloupe/Martinique and the Mediterranean.
Interasia Lines offers calls at Hong Kong southbound as well.
Kien Hung Line introduces a new Japan-China service.
UASC fixes the financing for its fleet renewal plan.
Germanische Lloyd posts double-digit growth for fiscal 1997.
German shipowners welcome the government's new tax decisions.
Viewpoint: Sagitta advocates professionalism instead of ideology in matters concerning liner shipping, as concluded by the MTC.
Ports and Terminals
A report has appeared on the port of Rotterdam's prospects till 2020.
ATI extends its operating contract at the port of Manila.
Gothenburg has commissioned its first two postpanamax cranes.
Intermodal
ICF's results in fiscal 1997 were clouded by the bankruptcy of one of its major customers.
Russian and Belorussian railways have made a test run from Nakhodka to Brest in nine days.
The UIRR is opening up, and has accepted CNC as associate member.
Aviation
In spite of the impact of the strong pound, British Airways' results for fiscal 1997 were better than it anticipated.
The 1997 Iata figures for Switzerland produced a new market leader with Panalpina.
Air Canada has moved to a larger warehouse at Frankfurt airport.
Chapman Freeborn is named German agent for Air Seychelles.
Roehlig (UK) is reorganising its airfreight department.
The USA and Korea have signed an open skies agreement.
A novel concept for handling express consignments by truck has been developed by GIN Transport.
Dr Bernd Malmström: «Use the chances of the network!». Schenker's success in recent years is attributed by its board chairman to focusing on specific sectors and using large networks.
Maritime
Seatrade Liner Services is expanding to South Africa.
CGM launches additional «banana» service. A third weekly liner service has been launched by CGM between Guadaloupe/Martinique and the Mediterranean.
Interasia Lines offers calls at Hong Kong southbound as well.
Kien Hung Line introduces a new Japan-China service.
UASC fixes the financing for its fleet renewal plan.
Germanische Lloyd posts double-digit growth for fiscal 1997.
German shipowners welcome the government's new tax decisions.
Viewpoint: Sagitta advocates professionalism instead of ideology in matters concerning liner shipping, as concluded by the MTC.
Ports and Terminals
A report has appeared on the port of Rotterdam's prospects till 2020.
ATI extends its operating contract at the port of Manila.
Gothenburg has commissioned its first two postpanamax cranes.
Intermodal
ICF's results in fiscal 1997 were clouded by the bankruptcy of one of its major customers.
Russian and Belorussian railways have made a test run from Nakhodka to Brest in nine days.
The UIRR is opening up, and has accepted CNC as associate member.
Aviation
In spite of the impact of the strong pound, British Airways' results for fiscal 1997 were better than it anticipated.
The 1997 Iata figures for Switzerland produced a new market leader with Panalpina.
Air Canada has moved to a larger warehouse at Frankfurt airport.
Chapman Freeborn is named German agent for Air Seychelles.
Roehlig (UK) is reorganising its airfreight department.
The USA and Korea have signed an open skies agreement.
A novel concept for handling express consignments by truck has been developed by GIN Transport.
Dr Bernd Malmström: «Use the chances of the network!». Schenker's success in recent years is attributed by its board chairman to focusing on specific sectors and using large networks.
Maritime
Seatrade Liner Services is expanding to South Africa.
CGM launches additional «banana» service. A third weekly liner service has been launched by CGM between Guadaloupe/Martinique and the Mediterranean.
Interasia Lines offers calls at Hong Kong southbound as well.
Kien Hung Line introduces a new Japan-China service.
UASC fixes the financing for its fleet renewal plan.
Germanische Lloyd posts double-digit growth for fiscal 1997.
German shipowners welcome the government's new tax decisions.
Viewpoint: Sagitta advocates professionalism instead of ideology in matters concerning liner shipping, as concluded by the MTC.
Ports and Terminals
A report has appeared on the port of Rotterdam's prospects till 2020.
ATI extends its operating contract at the port of Manila.
Gothenburg has commissioned its first two postpanamax cranes.
Intermodal
ICF's results in fiscal 1997 were clouded by the bankruptcy of one of its major customers.
Russian and Belorussian railways have made a test run from Nakhodka to Brest in nine days.
The UIRR is opening up, and has accepted CNC as associate member.
Aviation
In spite of the impact of the strong pound, British Airways' results for fiscal 1997 were better than it anticipated.
The 1997 Iata figures for Switzerland produced a new market leader with Panalpina.
Air Canada has moved to a larger warehouse at Frankfurt airport.
Chapman Freeborn is named German agent for Air Seychelles.
Roehlig (UK) is reorganising its airfreight department.
The USA and Korea have signed an open skies agreement.
A novel concept for handling express consignments by truck has been developed by GIN Transport.
Dr Bernd Malmström: «Use the chances of the network!». Schenker's success in recent years is attributed by its board chairman to focusing on specific sectors and using large networks.
Maritime
Seatrade Liner Services is expanding to South Africa.
CGM launches additional «banana» service. A third weekly liner service has been launched by CGM between Guadaloupe/Martinique and the Mediterranean.
Interasia Lines offers calls at Hong Kong southbound as well.
Kien Hung Line introduces a new Japan-China service.
UASC fixes the financing for its fleet renewal plan.
Germanische Lloyd posts double-digit growth for fiscal 1997.
German shipowners welcome the government's new tax decisions.
Viewpoint: Sagitta advocates professionalism instead of ideology in matters concerning liner shipping, as concluded by the MTC.
Ports and Terminals
A report has appeared on the port of Rotterdam's prospects till 2020.
ATI extends its operating contract at the port of Manila.
Gothenburg has commissioned its first two postpanamax cranes.
Intermodal
ICF's results in fiscal 1997 were clouded by the bankruptcy of one of its major customers.
Russian and Belorussian railways have made a test run from Nakhodka to Brest in nine days.
The UIRR is opening up, and has accepted CNC as associate member.
Aviation
In spite of the impact of the strong pound, British Airways' results for fiscal 1997 were better than it anticipated.
The 1997 Iata figures for Switzerland produced a new market leader with Panalpina.
Air Canada has moved to a larger warehouse at Frankfurt airport.
Chapman Freeborn is named German agent for Air Seychelles.
Roehlig (UK) is reorganising its airfreight department.
The USA and Korea have signed an open skies agreement.
A novel concept for handling express consignments by truck has been developed by GIN Transport.
Dr Bernd Malmström: «Use the chances of the network!». Schenker's success in recent years is attributed by its board chairman to focusing on specific sectors and using large networks.
Maritime
Seatrade Liner Services is expanding to South Africa.
CGM launches additional «banana» service. A third weekly liner service has been launched by CGM between Guadaloupe/Martinique and the Mediterranean.
Interasia Lines offers calls at Hong Kong southbound as well.
Kien Hung Line introduces a new Japan-China service.
UASC fixes the financing for its fleet renewal plan.
Germanische Lloyd posts double-digit growth for fiscal 1997.
German shipowners welcome the government's new tax decisions.
Viewpoint: Sagitta advocates professionalism instead of ideology in matters concerning liner shipping, as concluded by the MTC.
Ports and Terminals
A report has appeared on the port of Rotterdam's prospects till 2020.
ATI extends its operating contract at the port of Manila.
Gothenburg has commissioned its first two postpanamax cranes.
Intermodal
ICF's results in fiscal 1997 were clouded by the bankruptcy of one of its major customers.
Russian and Belorussian railways have made a test run from Nakhodka to Brest in nine days.
The UIRR is opening up, and has accepted CNC as associate member.
Aviation
In spite of the impact of the strong pound, British Airways' results for fiscal 1997 were better than it anticipated.
The 1997 Iata figures for Switzerland produced a new market leader with Panalpina.
Air Canada has moved to a larger warehouse at Frankfurt airport.
Chapman Freeborn is named German agent for Air Seychelles.
Roehlig (UK) is reorganising its airfreight department.
The USA and Korea have signed an open skies agreement.
A novel concept for handling express consignments by truck has been developed by GIN Transport.
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