OECD opponents under fire US Senate majority leader Trent Lott has unleashed his most outspoken attack on opponents of the OECD agreement to eliminate shipbuilding subsidies.
IMO calls for more work on cover code THE International Maritime Organisation has recommended that further work be carried out on the development of a code covering minimum standards for marine insurance, in close collaboration with the insurance industry, writes Andrea Felsted.
Newport News reports first-quarter increase NEWPORT News Shipbuilding has reported first-quarter net earnings of $16m ($0.44 per share) on revenues of $397m, up 23% on the year-earlier $13m ($0.38 per share), but off 1.5% on the 1997 quarter's $403m, respectively.
Florida physicians insurance dropped A PLANNED provision requiring all doctors in Florida to obtain a minimum $250,000 of medical malpractice insurance has been scuppered by the Florida Legislature, writes Joel Glass, Washington Correspon-dent.
Modest start for Port Klang bunkering MALAYSIA'S government-backed effort to develop bunkering services at Port Klang, which the government is promoting as a national load centre, has made a modest start.
Singapore port officials promote Eritrea study A VISIT to the African state of Eritrea to promote a detailed study on port management has been made by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, writes Edward Ion, Asia Editor, Singapore.
Landmark legal ruling made over 'Ya Mawlaya' collision INDIA'S Supreme Court has ruled in a landmark decision that the Bombay High Court lacked jurisdiction to try limitation of liability actions filed by owner/mana-gers of the bulk carrier, Ya Mawlaya, which was in a December 1994 collision with the tanker, New World.
Indian firms try to meet IMO deadline INDIAN shipping companies are in the process of acquiring the necessary certification that will allow them to trade in international waters, in line with International Maritime Organisation requirements.
Piraeus port chairman quits PIRAEUS Port Authority chairman George Klavdianos resigned his post today after being criticised by shipping minister Stavros Soumakis.
Jinhui posts loss as turnover falls HONG Kong-listed Jinhui Holdings has reported a net loss of HK$51.9m ($6.7m) for 1997 on the back of reduced turnover in a weak market.
Panama to build cruise port A $100m cruise line and tourist complex is slated for Panama's Port Amador, a former US naval base.
Australian ports remain bottom of league MELBOURNE remains one of the highest cost ports for ship-based charges in those ports served worldwide by member lines represented by Liner Shipping Services.
Eight rescued after ships collide SIX Filipino and two South Korean crew were rescued when their freighter sank yesterday after colliding with a gravel cargo ship off Japan's southern main island of Kyushu.
Box build-up goes on in Australia CONTAINERS continued to build up both inside and outside Australian docks today despite a court order allowing sacked union wharfies to have their jobs back.
Asian crisis hits British Columbia ASIA'S economic crisis has caused cutbacks at British Columbia's ports.
Mobil plans Panama tank farm THE Panamanian subsidiary of Mobil Oil Corp, Alireza Mobil, is planning to build a tank farm to suppy fuel to ships passing through the Panama Canal.
FEFC seeks more rate hikes THE 15 member lines of the Far East Freight Conference say they will be seeking further rate increases from October and will also be reviewing a number of new charges.
Germany criticises European port policy THE German Transport Ministry has criticised the European Commission's green paper on port policy.
Evergreen invests $300m in Coco Solo EVERGREEN plans to spend $300m to expand its Coco Solo container terminal in Panama.
Output slumps at Brazilian yards JOBS and tonnage delivered by Brazilian shipyards fell by half in 1997, according to the Brazilian shipbuilding industry.
IMO to close Chile office AFTER 21 years offering technical assistance in Latin America, the IMO is to close its office in Chile, the only regional branch outside its London headquarters.
Liquid berth for JNPT JAWAHARLAL Nehru Port has been given approval, in principle, to award Bharat Petroleum Corporation a build-operate-transfer licence to develop a liquid cargo berth.
Finance ministers' rows 'threaten Dutch yards' DUTCH shipbuilders are likely to be hit by disagreements between finance ministers within Europe and further afield, said Fred Busker, chairman of the Dutch builders' association.
Leghorn signs Cuban deal LEGHORN port authority has signed a letter of intent to co-operate in cargo handling and shipbuilding operations with Cuban companies.
Mariotti to land Silversea newbuildings ITALIAN shipbuilder T Mariotti in Genoa is thought most likely to win an order for two 25,000 gt deluxe cruiseships from Silversea Cruise.
Lasco to flag out rest of fleet LATVIAN state owned operator Lasco has decided to flag out its last four Latvian-flagged vessels because of the country's unfavourable shipping policy.
Fairplay takes on Rotterdam tugmen HAMBURG-based towage company Fairplay is preparing to take on rivals in Rotterdam with four newbuilding harbour tugs.
Stena Line still loses out STENA Line, the Swedish ferry group, has reported a first quarter loss of Skr 490m ($62.3m), almost unchanged from a year before.
Anvers: le trafic containers (+11,5%) poursuit sur sa lancée L'exercice 98 s'annonce bien pour le port d'Anvers. Ainsi qu'évoqué brièvement dans une édition précédente, le trafic maritime global à l'issue du prermier trimestre était en progression de 9,3% avec 29,9 mio. de t. Dans ce contexte, les diverses sont intervenues pour la moitié de cette croissance avec un volume de 14,72 mio. de t (+9,9), tandis que les vracs ont également fait preuve d'une belle progression avec un volume de 15,17 mio. de t (+8,7%). Les containers, de leur côté, sont toujours en hausse avec 8,45 mio. de t (+10%) ou 760.830 TEU (+11,5%).
"La part de la route dans le transport entre le Maghreb et l'UE doit augmenter" "La part du transport routier dans les échanges entre le Maghreb et l'Union européenne n'est actuellement que de 7%, le transport maritime étant dominant avec 93%. Si l'on tient compte de la part de la route dans l'UE (70%) ou dans les échanges avec l'Europe de l'Est (60%), et de ce que les produits maghrébins exportés sont parfaitement adaptés au camion, il est clair que cette proportion devrait augmenter. Mais pour cela, il faudra qu'un certain nombre de problèmes soient résolus".
Belgique: création d'une commission fédérale de la politique des ports maritimes Mieux vaut tard que jamais. Les instances fédérales se sont finalement décidées à s'occuper des ports maritimes belges, du moins pour ce qui est du ressort des compétences du gouvernement national. Un projet de loi a été introduit à la Chambre des Représentants. Il porte sur la création d'une commission fédérale de la politique des ports maritimes, dont la mission sera de veiller à la compétitivité internationale des ports belges. Elle devrait exercer sa compétence d'avis d'initiative ou à la demande du gouvernement fédéra et être présidée par le ministre des Affaires économiques.
Rhin d'Acier: enfin un point de vue officiel belge La conférence interministérielle des Transports et de l'Infrastructure a récemment chargé le ministre fédéral belge des Transports Michel Daerden de négocier avec les Pays-Bas et l'Allemagne la réactivation du Rhin d'Acier entre le port d'Anvers et la Ruhr via Herentals. Elle demande par ailleurs à la SNCB de "poursuivre les études concernant le Rhin d'Acier et d'effectuer une analyse de la problématique du transport de marchandises par rail sur l'ensemble du territoire belge".
Builders in broadside at IC Australian shipbuilders have dismissed the industry Commission,s submission to the Shipbuilding Review panel a bureaucratic nonsense, describing the recommendation to abandon the bounty as being ,extremely naïve,. Australian Shipbuilders Association chairman Robert Clifford said removing the bounty would result in the loss of contracts to overseas yards in the same way that occurred when the bounty scheme was in doubt in 1996-97.
NSW ports lead, says minister New South Wales ports - or at least those wharves operated by P&O Ports - are doing a roaring business according to the state government, despite the continuing row between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia. The NSW Minister for Ports Kim Yeadon, claimed that state,s ports will be operating at about 70 per cent capacity as far as container movements are concerned following discussions between the MUA and the NSW Farmers Association, chaired by the NSW Premier Bob Carr.
More overseas unions join dock,s protest Overseas unions affiliated with the International Transport Workers, Federation have been stepping up their campaign to support dismissed members of the Maritime Union of Australia. In London, the ITF has set up a dispute centre with dedicated staff to coordinate and monitor international action.
Charlton to double WA efforts on the waterfront Western Australian Transport Minister Eric Charlton says the industrial turmoil over the past two weeks has made him even more determined to reform the western waterfront. He said the state,s port authority boards were considering a range of reform measures including the use of workplace agreements and contracting out of a range of port functions.
Triple A launched as ASA mulls move Four major Asian shipping companies yesterday signed an agreement in Sydney to formalise the Asia-Australia Alliance - or triple A consortium -on the eve of a likely announcement of a major expansion by a competing group. Triple A comprises MISC, MOL OOCL and PIL and will shortly begin Australia-South-East Asia service operated under two separate loops, with four vessels in each loop.
Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.
Maritime
Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.
Ports and Terminals
PSA sets new records.
Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.
Forwarding
Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
TNT and SAA cooperate.
Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.
Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.
Maritime
Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.
Ports and Terminals
PSA sets new records.
Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.
Forwarding
Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
TNT and SAA cooperate.
Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.
Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.
Maritime
Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.
Ports and Terminals
PSA sets new records.
Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.
Forwarding
Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
TNT and SAA cooperate.
Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.
Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.
Maritime
Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.
Ports and Terminals
PSA sets new records.
Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.
Forwarding
Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
TNT and SAA cooperate.
Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.
Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.
Maritime
Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.
Ports and Terminals
PSA sets new records.
Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.
Forwarding
Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
TNT and SAA cooperate.
Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.
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