Bergesen calls off Igloo deal BERGESEN of Norway has announced the cancellation of last month's $200m sale of seven 8,000 cbm to 12,000 cbm Igloo pool gas carriers, to US-based Norwegian businessman Bjorn Aaserod's Cambridge Partners, reportedly because the buyer was unable to raise the money.
Chinese release 'Petro Ranger' without cargo THE hijacked tanker Petro Ranger and her 20-strong crew have been finally released from detention in the South China port of Hainan, more than a month after authorities first held the vessel.
EU urged to act over ships' waste disposal THE European Union should legislate on ships' waste disposal in ports, says Klaus Heitmann, director of the German association of sea ports, Zentralverband der Deut-schen Seehafenbetriebe.
Under pressure Under pressure: the yen remained vulnerable to forex dealers yesterday after news of Pakistan's nuclear tests and a rise in the jobless rate in Japan to a record high.
Long Beach terminal hopes raised THE Port of Long Beach has taken a giant step towards finally building a container terminal on the grounds of the now-closed Long Beach Naval Station and adjacent Long Beach naval shipyard. But whether Cosco will be the company that operates the terminal as originally planned is still in doubt.
Dutch ports prospering in fruit cargo sector ANTWERP and Rotterdam ports have within hours of each other made separate announcements concerning their successes in the fruit cargo sector.
Flexible reeferships to boost Seatrade THE delivery this year and next of a series of highly versatile reeferships marks the start of a new phase of development for Seatrade Group, one of the world's biggest carriers of refrigerated produce.
Database cure urged for words overdose GOOD databases and easy access to them could do much to ease the regulatory overload suffered by ship operators, shipowner Dimitris Lyras claimed yesterday.
Cheung Kong plans HK cruise terminal CHEUNG Kong Holdings, an affiliate of Hutchison Whampoa, has progressed with a proposal to build a cruiseship terminal in Hong Kong.
Passengers on new cruise ship voice complaints Passengers on the newbuilding cruiseship Deutschland, on its maiden voyage to Norway, have made a number of complaints about the vessel.
Ulstein approves major yard investment THE building dock at the Ulstein Verft shipyard in western Norway is to be expanded and two halls will be built next to it in a Nkr250m ($32m) investment package.
Shenzhen terminals merger talks continue TALKS to bring Shekou and Chiwan container terminals, located in western Shenzhen in southern China, under one management are continuing.
SHL to set up permanent office in London DEUTSCHE Bank is to close the London office of its subsidiary Schiffshypothekenbank zu L'beck in anticipation of opening a permanent presence.
Waterfront faces claim for damages WATERFRONT Shipping, the Norwegian bulk shipping group, is to change the manager of some of its ships and faces a claim for damages from Sweden.
China to boost cotton sales as stocks soar CHINA is planning to boost cotton exports to ease stockpiles caused by bumper harvests and weak domestic demand, officials said.
Carnival completes Cunard acquisition CARNIVAL Corp has completed the acquisition of Cunard Line from Kv'rner for $500m.
BNFW opens new banana terminal in Antwerp A NEW banana terminal, with a capacity of 5,000 tonnes of bananas a week, has been opened by Belgian New Fruit Wharf in Antwerp.
Kværner to design 150 m aluminium fast ferry KVÆRNER is studying the possibility of replacing steel in the hull of large fast ferries with aluminium.
Chile's imports from Asia soar A REPORT published by the Santiago Chamber of Commerce in Chile has revealed that imports from Asia rose by 33 per cent in the first three months of the year.
Sanctions threaten Indian port development INDIAN ports, which are heavily dependent on foreign aid, may be hit hard by economic sanctions resulting from the country's recent nuclear tests.
Van Ommeren enters Peru tank venture VAN Ommeren is to enter a joint venture with Serlipso of Peru to operate two tank terminals in Callao and Cerro de Pasco.
First Wave takes over Galveston yard TEXAS-based First Wave Marine has purchased Galveston Shipbuilding Company for an undisclosed sum.
Manila port suffers 'dismal performance' MANILA South Harbour posted a 26 per cent decline in container traffic and a 45 per cent plunge in non-containerised cargoes during the first quarter of the year.
Filipino owners sue port authority FILIPINO shipowners are suing the Philippine Ports Authority and Blue Crown Marine and Hydro Services over a contract privatising water distribution at Manila North Harbour.
South Korean output hits 45-year low SOUTH Korea's industrial output fell by over ten per cent last month to reach a 45 year low, according to the national statistics office.
Outsourcing versus internal problems. Outsourcing is not always the only solution in the battle against rising costs and erosion of margins.
Maritime
Contship puts a new ship into its round-the-world service.
Maersk/Sea-Land expand Asia-US west coast service to the US east coast.
SCL introduces weekly connections to the CIS region.
«K» Line improves result. The Japanese shipping line posted higher revenues and profit in fiscal 1997/98, and will pay a dividend for the first time since 1984.
Hapag-Lloyd orders four 4800-TEU vessels from Hyundai.
Sea Containers doubles its net profit in first quarter 1998.
Zim reduced its losses once again in fiscal 1997.
Hamburg Süd is introducing a new high-cube reefer container.
New publications: World Directory of Liner Shipping Agents 1998/99.
Ports and Terminals
Voltri Terminal Europa has been officially opened by PSA at Genoa.
Evergreen reveals its plans for developing a terminal at Taranto.
Rotterdam is one of the world's largest ports for reefer cargo.
Koper opens new livestock terminal.
Associated British Ports buys American Port Services and Exxtor.
Montreal has been given the go-ahead to dredge, and is investing in its rail infrastructure.
Intermodal
A comparison between the intermodal transport of containers in the USA and Europe shows a very different pattern of growth and development.
Aviation
Emirates will offer daily flights to Melbourne in October.
UPS lands in Australia.
Varig Cargo now offers seven weekly freighters between Brazil and Europe.
Ansett changes its flight schedule.
Air New Zealand is expanding.
Ansett and Air NZ join Star Alliance. The Star Alliance, which is now just a year old, is gaining a strong double foothold in Australasia.
Plans are in the pipeline to privatise Air Afrique in two steps.
Dnata Cargo Agencies changes its name to Cargo Partners.
BAX Global posts mixed results for first quarter 1998, and has acquired Air Transport International.
Outsourcing versus internal problems. Outsourcing is not always the only solution in the battle against rising costs and erosion of margins.
Maritime
Contship puts a new ship into its round-the-world service.
Maersk/Sea-Land expand Asia-US west coast service to the US east coast.
SCL introduces weekly connections to the CIS region.
«K» Line improves result. The Japanese shipping line posted higher revenues and profit in fiscal 1997/98, and will pay a dividend for the first time since 1984.
Hapag-Lloyd orders four 4800-TEU vessels from Hyundai.
Sea Containers doubles its net profit in first quarter 1998.
Zim reduced its losses once again in fiscal 1997.
Hamburg Süd is introducing a new high-cube reefer container.
New publications: World Directory of Liner Shipping Agents 1998/99.
Ports and Terminals
Voltri Terminal Europa has been officially opened by PSA at Genoa.
Evergreen reveals its plans for developing a terminal at Taranto.
Rotterdam is one of the world's largest ports for reefer cargo.
Koper opens new livestock terminal.
Associated British Ports buys American Port Services and Exxtor.
Montreal has been given the go-ahead to dredge, and is investing in its rail infrastructure.
Intermodal
A comparison between the intermodal transport of containers in the USA and Europe shows a very different pattern of growth and development.
Aviation
Emirates will offer daily flights to Melbourne in October.
UPS lands in Australia.
Varig Cargo now offers seven weekly freighters between Brazil and Europe.
Ansett changes its flight schedule.
Air New Zealand is expanding.
Ansett and Air NZ join Star Alliance. The Star Alliance, which is now just a year old, is gaining a strong double foothold in Australasia.
Plans are in the pipeline to privatise Air Afrique in two steps.
Dnata Cargo Agencies changes its name to Cargo Partners.
BAX Global posts mixed results for first quarter 1998, and has acquired Air Transport International.
Outsourcing versus internal problems. Outsourcing is not always the only solution in the battle against rising costs and erosion of margins.
Maritime
Contship puts a new ship into its round-the-world service.
Maersk/Sea-Land expand Asia-US west coast service to the US east coast.
SCL introduces weekly connections to the CIS region.
«K» Line improves result. The Japanese shipping line posted higher revenues and profit in fiscal 1997/98, and will pay a dividend for the first time since 1984.
Hapag-Lloyd orders four 4800-TEU vessels from Hyundai.
Sea Containers doubles its net profit in first quarter 1998.
Zim reduced its losses once again in fiscal 1997.
Hamburg Süd is introducing a new high-cube reefer container.
New publications: World Directory of Liner Shipping Agents 1998/99.
Ports and Terminals
Voltri Terminal Europa has been officially opened by PSA at Genoa.
Evergreen reveals its plans for developing a terminal at Taranto.
Rotterdam is one of the world's largest ports for reefer cargo.
Koper opens new livestock terminal.
Associated British Ports buys American Port Services and Exxtor.
Montreal has been given the go-ahead to dredge, and is investing in its rail infrastructure.
Intermodal
A comparison between the intermodal transport of containers in the USA and Europe shows a very different pattern of growth and development.
Aviation
Emirates will offer daily flights to Melbourne in October.
UPS lands in Australia.
Varig Cargo now offers seven weekly freighters between Brazil and Europe.
Ansett changes its flight schedule.
Air New Zealand is expanding.
Ansett and Air NZ join Star Alliance. The Star Alliance, which is now just a year old, is gaining a strong double foothold in Australasia.
Plans are in the pipeline to privatise Air Afrique in two steps.
Dnata Cargo Agencies changes its name to Cargo Partners.
BAX Global posts mixed results for first quarter 1998, and has acquired Air Transport International.
Outsourcing versus internal problems. Outsourcing is not always the only solution in the battle against rising costs and erosion of margins.
Maritime
Contship puts a new ship into its round-the-world service.
Maersk/Sea-Land expand Asia-US west coast service to the US east coast.
SCL introduces weekly connections to the CIS region.
«K» Line improves result. The Japanese shipping line posted higher revenues and profit in fiscal 1997/98, and will pay a dividend for the first time since 1984.
Hapag-Lloyd orders four 4800-TEU vessels from Hyundai.
Sea Containers doubles its net profit in first quarter 1998.
Zim reduced its losses once again in fiscal 1997.
Hamburg Süd is introducing a new high-cube reefer container.
New publications: World Directory of Liner Shipping Agents 1998/99.
Ports and Terminals
Voltri Terminal Europa has been officially opened by PSA at Genoa.
Evergreen reveals its plans for developing a terminal at Taranto.
Rotterdam is one of the world's largest ports for reefer cargo.
Koper opens new livestock terminal.
Associated British Ports buys American Port Services and Exxtor.
Montreal has been given the go-ahead to dredge, and is investing in its rail infrastructure.
Intermodal
A comparison between the intermodal transport of containers in the USA and Europe shows a very different pattern of growth and development.
Aviation
Emirates will offer daily flights to Melbourne in October.
UPS lands in Australia.
Varig Cargo now offers seven weekly freighters between Brazil and Europe.
Ansett changes its flight schedule.
Air New Zealand is expanding.
Ansett and Air NZ join Star Alliance. The Star Alliance, which is now just a year old, is gaining a strong double foothold in Australasia.
Plans are in the pipeline to privatise Air Afrique in two steps.
Dnata Cargo Agencies changes its name to Cargo Partners.
BAX Global posts mixed results for first quarter 1998, and has acquired Air Transport International.
Outsourcing versus internal problems. Outsourcing is not always the only solution in the battle against rising costs and erosion of margins.
Maritime
Contship puts a new ship into its round-the-world service.
Maersk/Sea-Land expand Asia-US west coast service to the US east coast.
SCL introduces weekly connections to the CIS region.
«K» Line improves result. The Japanese shipping line posted higher revenues and profit in fiscal 1997/98, and will pay a dividend for the first time since 1984.
Hapag-Lloyd orders four 4800-TEU vessels from Hyundai.
Sea Containers doubles its net profit in first quarter 1998.
Zim reduced its losses once again in fiscal 1997.
Hamburg Süd is introducing a new high-cube reefer container.
New publications: World Directory of Liner Shipping Agents 1998/99.
Ports and Terminals
Voltri Terminal Europa has been officially opened by PSA at Genoa.
Evergreen reveals its plans for developing a terminal at Taranto.
Rotterdam is one of the world's largest ports for reefer cargo.
Koper opens new livestock terminal.
Associated British Ports buys American Port Services and Exxtor.
Montreal has been given the go-ahead to dredge, and is investing in its rail infrastructure.
Intermodal
A comparison between the intermodal transport of containers in the USA and Europe shows a very different pattern of growth and development.
Aviation
Emirates will offer daily flights to Melbourne in October.
UPS lands in Australia.
Varig Cargo now offers seven weekly freighters between Brazil and Europe.
Ansett changes its flight schedule.
Air New Zealand is expanding.
Ansett and Air NZ join Star Alliance. The Star Alliance, which is now just a year old, is gaining a strong double foothold in Australasia.
Plans are in the pipeline to privatise Air Afrique in two steps.
Dnata Cargo Agencies changes its name to Cargo Partners.
BAX Global posts mixed results for first quarter 1998, and has acquired Air Transport International.
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