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BRIEFS
March 21, 1998
Sched Netweb site
  • NYK cuts frequency as traffic volume drops
  • Logistics conference for Tokyo
  • India sees drop in reefer exports
  • Navigation channel at Bremerhaven to be dredged
  • Naha seaport to get revamp
  • Calcutta port and dock board merger a step closer
  • Malaysian ship manager gets ISM Code status
  • MPA Corp brings in foreign officers to cope with shortage
  • SAS and ANA discuss code-sharing
  • HACTL February imports grow by 25 per cent
  • Northwest under attack from Minnesota lawmakers

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 20, 1998
  • European Commission draws Open Skies to itself
  • Drivers' punishment to apply Europe wide
  • German unions against Bahntrans takeover by Schenker
  • Main role ABN-Amro in Romanian shipping sell-offs
  • French ports closed by protest
  • Malév in talks with British Airways
  • Fine for shipping with incorrect documents
  • Dutch shippers want to co-operate with transporters

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • First post-rate increase sc concluded
  • FEFC announces rate increase
  • Evergreen to upgrade South America service
  • Sino-Korea box trade sets record in 1997
  • Further Panama Canal draft restrictions
  • Evergreen inds 32-year terminal contract in LA
  • JAFA calls for carriers to give up rate hikes
  • Strong air exports continue at TACT

Marine Linkweb site
MARCH 20, 1998
  • Eletson Sells Two Ship Contracts To Newport News
  • Kvaerner Yard Wins NOK 200 M Ship Deal
  • KiL Gets Gas Tanker From Mitsui
  • Precious Shipping Sells Ship For $1.7M

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Strike disrupts Channel ferries
    STRIKE action at the ports of Boulogne and Calais over the abolition of duty-frees and the liberalisation of cabotage caused widespread disruption to cross-Channel services yesterday.
  • SeaCon box link nears fruition
    A NEW giant container leasing alliance of GE Capital and Sea Containers should be completed next month. GE SeaCo, which has ambitious growth plans, expects to receive regulatory approval in a month. The company has earmarked $200m for expanding its fleet of 1.1m teu.
  • Holyman renames new businesses in shake-up
    FOLLOWING a major reshuffle of its board last week, Holyman Limited has renamed the three businesses it acquired from the Union Shipping Group.
  • Japan yard orders decrease by 64%
    ORDERS for the construction of vessels at Japanese shipyards fell by around 64% in February, compared to the same month last year according to the Japan Ship Exporters Association, writes Kazuo Takita, Tokyo Correspondent.
  • Ramos considers plans for Philippines maritime university
    THE Philippines is in the process of establishing its first maritime university, to be known as the Asian Maritime University.
  • US maritime chief praises subsidy move
    JOHN Graykowski, the acting US maritime administrator, has credited the country's $1bn ('610bn), 10-year Maritime Security Programme subsidy scheme with halting the flagging out trend of America's rapidly-diminishing merchant fleet.
  • OOCL's profits slump
    ORIENT Overseas (OOCL)1997 pre-tax profit slumped by 72% to US$26.5m due to reduced operating income and much lower exceptional items.
  • Gaudio resigns from top post at Coeclerici
    COECLERICI Group manag-ing director and general manager, Teresio G Gaudio, has resigned and is to leave the group in the next few months. According to Paolo Clerici, the main shareholder, chairman and chief executive officer, Mr Gaudio will not be replaced.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 20, 1998
  • Shipbrokers apply for rule change
    THE Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers is to apply to the UK's privy council for bye-law change to admit overseas members to council.
  • Kvaerner Kleven wins AHTS vessel order
    KVAERNER Kleven shipyard has been awarded a $27m contract to build an anchor handling tug and supply vessel for Norway-based Havila Shipping.
  • Scandlines doubles Sweden-Latvia capacity
    SCANDINAVIAN ferry operator Scandlines is to double the roro capacity on its Amber Line freight route between Karlshamn in Sweden and Liepaja in Latvia.
  • Carnival reports continuing strong demand
    CARNIVAL Corp has reported continuing strong demand for berths on its cruiseships, which led to higher revenue yields and increased profits in the first quarter of the year.
  • Sydney rejects "worst port" jibe
    THE Sydney Ports Corp has rejected claims that Port Botany is the "worst port in the world".
  • Helsinki to build new passenger terminal
    HELSINKI port is to build a passenger terminal in the North Harbour, ahead of the introduction later this year of two 440-passenger ropax vessels by Finnlines.
  • Intertanko welcomes EU ports paper
    INTERTANKO, the independent tanker owners association, has welcomed the publication of the European Commission's Green Paper on Sea Ports and Maritime Infrastructure.
  • SCI invites bids for newbuildings
    SHIPPING Corp of India is planning to invite seven shipyards to submit bids to build six 1,900 dwt combi vessels.
  • New Nafta service inaugurated
    ANOTHER NAFTA maritime link between the US and Mexico was opened yesterday when a roro vessel arrived at Mobile, Alabama.
  • Vancouver claims drug bust success
    DRUG busts on the Vancouver waterfront are up and customs officials attribute their success to the fact that they are working smarter and putting new technology to work.
  • Car exports boost to Ugland
    CARS and reefer shipping company Ugland International more than quadrupled pre-tax profits to '13.3m ($22.2m) last year.
  • $115m loans for Pipavav port
    INDIA'S Pipavav port is receiving $115m of loans to fund infrastructure and cargo handling improvements.
  • Oslo tax break attracts food group
    NORWEGIAN food processing and brewing group Orkla is to set up a shipowning company to benefit from the favourable tax position on offer for the country's shipowners.
  • Third Latvian vessel arrested in France
    A THIRD Latvian Shipping Co vessel has been arrested in Le Havre as security for Gdansk Shipyard's claim against the owner.
  • Ferries diverted to avoid French port strike
    CLOSURE of French channel ports today has forced P&O Stena Line and Hoverspeed to divert sailings.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Mexico, US apple growers settle
  • US, Brazil keep each other on tight leash
  • Importers face hike in user fees
  • Ship reform bill stalls in Senate; NVOs gain time to fight proviso

  • US-Vietnam air talks begin
  • Multinationals weigh warehouse sharing
  • Into the maelstrom? Hyundai launches Indonesian service
  • Nedlloyd's demand roils waters in Europe
  • US antitrust official finds problems in BA-AA deal
  • Eletson Holdings drastically cuts US vessel order
  • PTG sells trucking operations to subsidiary of US Xpress
  • Trucking group marshals corps of senior advisers
  • Vessels can ply Singapore waters electronically
  • OOCL parent reports 77% drop in profit


›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the third quarter the port of Koper has handled 287,410 containers (+ 11.8%)
Koper
In the first nine months of 2024, it was 835,506 (+ 2.9%)
PORTS
New historical record of monthly container traffic in the port of Long Beach
Long Beach / Los Angeles
In October, strong growth in Los Angeles climbing activity.
PORTS
Italian Port Days initiative obtains EMD certification of the European Union
Rome
The attestation for contributing to the valorisation of sustainability in the Blue Economy with concrete actions
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
SHIPPING
ZIM records excellent quarterly economic performance driven by noli uptick and activity with Latin America
Haifa
The fleet transported a record number of containers
CRUISES
In the third quarter, the Viking cruise group's revenues grew by 11.4% percent.
Los Angeles
Increase of 14.3% of turnover generated by ocean cruises
PORTS
Signed the final agreement on the contract of port workers
Rome
COMPETITION
Italian Antitrust initiates an investigation into SAS (MSC group), Moby and Large Navi Fast
Rome
According to the AGCM, competition restrictions may have occurred as a result of the 49% acquisition of Moby's capital by SAS.
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
ENVIRONMENT
T&E highlights the need to also count the well-to-tank emissions for LNG used by ships
Brussels
Total greenhouse gases produced would be more than 30% higher than those considered by the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
COMPANIES
DFDS and Ekol are rethinking and agreeing on the sale of the Turkish company's international network to the Danish group
Copenhagen / Istanbul
Revised the terms of the deal expired on the first November
PORTS
Slight downturn in freight traffic in the port of Hamburg in the third quarter
Hamburg
Stable container traffic
The Companies inform
Accelleron initiates partnership with Geislinger to expand service business in the Mediterranean region
INDUSTRY
Cargotec agrees to the sale of MacGregor to funds managed by Triton
Helsinki
Sale of the value of 480 million that is expected to be completed by the first half of 2025
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Koper increased by 8.3%
Lubiana
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was 3.2% percent.
COMPETITION
Ok of Ukraine's antitrust enforcement at the entrance of MSC in the capital of HHLA terminalist company
Kiev
The company operates the CTO terminal of the port of Odessa
PORTS
Inaugurated the new Peruvian port of Chancay operated by China's COSCO Shipping Ports
Lima
Has 1,500 linear metres of docks
SHIPYARDS
More than doubling the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri in the first nine months of 2024
Trieste
The sunshine committed for shipbuilding grew by +154,3 percent.
ENVIRONMENT
Established the Ship Recycling Alliance to speed up the recycling of safe and environmentally friendly ships
Copenhagen
The initiative in view of the entry into force on June 26 of the Hong Kong International Convention
LOGISTICS
Kuehne + Nagel will acquire 51% percent of the capital of American IMC Logistics
Schindellegi / Collierville
US company mainly operates drayage services
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter of this year, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues grew by 28.2%
Hamburg
Increase of 3.8% of containers carried by the fleet. Average value of nils up 22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter freight traffic in the port of Genoa decreased by -4.9% percent while in Savona-I went up by 15.7% percent.
Genoa
Decided increase in transshipment containers determined by the Red Sea crisis. Down the cruises
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, HMM revenues increased by 67% thanks to the 83% growth in the container segment
Seoul
+116% increase in the value of the average nole per container transported
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
SHIPPING
Evergreen's quarterly financial performance hike
Taipei
Taiwanese company invests 186.8 million to buy new shipping containers
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
PORTS
In the third quarter, container traffic at the Eurokai port terminals grew by 9.9% percent.
Hamburg
In Germany (Eurogate) the increase was 13.6% percent. In Italy (Contship Italy) of 6.8%). Slowing growth at Tanger Med. Damietta terminal will become operational in April
SHIPYARDS
Ok of the Rovigo Tribunal to the Restructuring Plan of Shipbuilding Victory plan
Adria
On the completion of the sale of the company to CNV Srl
PORTS
Port of Ancona, in 2023, underlines the AdSP-container traffic grew by 5%
Ancona
The Port Authority disputes the data released by the Fedespedi Studies Center
SHIPYARDS
Mr vard will build five support ships in the offshore industry.
Trieste
Designed to accommodate up to 190 people, they will be carried out in Vietnam
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Alpe Adria activates new rail service between the port of Trieste and the Malpensa Intermodal terminal in Sacconago
Trieste
SHIPPING
Euroseas order in China the construction of two 4,300-teu feeder container
Athens
Quarterly revenue from rentals inj growth of 5.8%
STUDIES AND RESEARCH
The Analysis of the Fedespea Studies Centre on economic and operational performance of Italian container terminals
Milan
COMPANIES
GNV strengthens its business department with two nominees
Genoa
New business manager and new general manager of the company in Spain
PORTS
On the former Carbonyl of the Port of Genoa, the yards of the foranea dam and the subport tunnel
Genoa
The AdSP Management Committee deliberated it yesterday.
EDUCATION
In Genoa, the Graduation Day of the Italian Academy of Mercantile
Genoa
Delivered 50 diplomas at the end of the biennial and three-year formative course
MEETINGS
On November 27 in Rome, the public assembly of UNIPORT will be held
Rome
Meeting on the theme "Italian Ports, a network of businesses in the service of the country and of Europe"
MOURNING
Roberto Nappi, founder and director for 40 years of "Corriere Marittimo", has died.
Genoa
His career had begun at the writing of the Telegraph in 1958
NEWS
New EU sanctions to prohibit the use of ships and ports for the transportation of drones and missiles produced by Iran
Brussels
ASSOCIATIONS
Masucci confirmed president of Italian Propeller Clubs
Genoa
New mandate for the three years 2024-2027
NEWS
The seamen of the Galaxy Leader have been hostage for a year
London / Hong Kong
Platten (ICS) : It is unacceptable ; humanity prevails and they are immediately released
SHIPPING
MSC will implement a markup of noli for maritime transport from the Far East to the Mediterranean
Geneva
Increases of 25% and 18% for containers from 20 'and 40' direct in the western Mediterranean and Adriatic
SHIPPING
Completed the dual-fuel retrofit of a large container ship in Maersk
Copenhagen
He will be able to navigate methanol. Increased the hold capacity
PORTS
Environmental authorization of the Region to dredging the quays from 19 to 26 of the port of Ancona
Ancona
The intervention will cost a total of 16.5 million euros.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal shipments between the port of Trieste and Slovakia are growing
Trieste
PORTS
In the third quarter the container traffic handled by HHLA dropped by -2%
Hamburg
In Trieste the volumes processed by PLT Italy in the first nine months of 2024 have decreased
PORTS
In October container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.7%
Hong Kong
In the first ten months of 2024, a decline of -5.2%
PORTS
In the July-September quarter freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia fell by -11.8%
Cyvitavecchia
The Cruserists increased by 2.7%
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+ 8.1%)
Singapore
In the first ten months of 2024, growth was 6.2% percent.
LOGISTICS
MSC has completed the acquisition of the majority of logistics company MVN
Geneva / Milan
The Milanese business plans to close 2024 percent with a turnover of 100 million euros.
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
COMPANIES
In the summer quarter passenger traffic in the cruise terminals of Global Ports Holding grew by 27.5%
Istanbul
Revenue up 23%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
SDC freight forwarder introduced artificial intelligence in the management of customs practices
Venice
Annually the practices followed exceed 15mila units
COMPANIES
The sale of the shipping company Santandrea from the Pacorini to Aprile
Trieste
The company was founded in 1989 in Trieste
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro, the memorandum of understanding for security in working environments and port operations
Joy Tauro
Will have a duration of three 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
MEETINGS
Conference of the CNEL on the Sustainability of Maritime Transport
Rome
It will be held on November 27 in Rome
MEETINGS
Conference of Assiterminal entitled "Ports in Connection-ESG, IA, CSRD"
Genoa
It will be held on December 5 in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE
(The North Africa Post)
Argentina enfrenta tarifas portuarias hasta 500% más altas que otros países de la región
(Pescare)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
COMPANIES
Paola Piraccini appointed as Legal Technical Collaborator of Spininvest
Genoa
Joined in magistrate in 1981, he is a retired cassation adviser
PORTS
The meeting in Rome between the representatives of Italian ports and ports in Florida
Rome
Expect a comparison to find common themes on which to set up a benchmarking task
PORTS
This year the Cruserists in the port of Ancona have grown by 18.9%
Ancona
25.1% increase in transits and drop by -5.1% of landings and embarkation
COMPANIES
Changed Risso constitutes a joint venture in Cagliari
Cagliari / Genoa
Partnership at 50% with Fausto Saba and Riccardo Vargiu
PORTS
Ok to the 2025 forecast budget of the AdSP of the Tyrrhenian Sea Centre North
Cyvitavecchia
It presents a surplus of more than 2.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
In Palermo, the first sheet of the new ferry for the Sicilian region was cut off.
Trieste / Palermo
The delivery of the ship is scheduled for 2026
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease's quarterly revenue records show the first decrease since the end of 2018
Athens
The company believes that its container fleet has very good future prospects of employment
COMPANIES
DP World signs an agreement to buy Australian Silk Logistics
Dubai / Melbourne
The expected value of the transaction is approximately 115 million
PORTS
A worker has passed away in the port of Crotone
Joy Tauro
He would suddenly go down to the ground while talking to some colleagues
PORTS
Torbianelli : well the ok of CIPESS in financing the future Molo VIII of the port of Trieste
Trieste
Of the estimated 315 million euros, 206.9 are expected by the state
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