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US brings out the big guns Singapore hosts container business meeting Overnite shock for Teamsters South Africa bunker surcharge update Jakarta beefs up anti-Australia measures Foreign investment in the Philippines triples DHL to lease 44 B757s in landmark deal Emirates and HAESL sign multi-million dollar contract

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OCTOBER 7, 1999
Port of Rotterdam in railroad company Deutsche Post to brand service Euro express British Airways disposes of Boeing 757s UPS-boss: 'Many companies have no e-commerce strategy' Martinair seeks financial partner for 50 percent

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Asian Shippers Urge Creation of Consultative Forum Transpacific Container Traffic Keeps Growing TACA Unveils Rate Increases for 2000 Crowley Takes New Name for Its Service

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OCTOBER 7, 1999
BHP includes Kalama operation in coated steel divestiture plans DOT reports critical areas Y2K ready UP awards executives stock plan E-commerce revolutionizes shipping industry

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OCTOBER 7, 1999
EU Ministros rechazan reforma de la prohibición de circulación camiones en fin de semana Líneas Aéreas esperan menor crecimiento Los puertos de Tenerife reciben el 25 por ciento de los pasajeros marítimos Listo el sistema de cobro por circular en vehículos por carretera El Salón del Automóvil de Sevilla presenta tres deportivos diseñados por Giugiaro Gefco compra la alemana KN Elan España podría cambiar sus placas de matr'culas antes del año 2001 Birmingham vuelve a implantar el tranvía Concurso de la UE para la red viaria de Chequia Logica UK estudiará el impacto del tráfico aéreo

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OCTOBER 7, 1999
French group merger official : CMA-CGM forecasts healthy surge in profits, volumes Export of three petro-products decanalised Secys panel clears draft policy on inland water transport Pipavav Port sets new record in cargo handling Sweden upbeat on investment in India Gold deposit scheme norms outlined NTPC gets stake in Pipavav LNG project September rains wash away the gloom IEG rules out immediate inflation spurt 'Golden super star trading house' Plastic units may hike prices Leather exports record double digit growth during April-August CII interface with Settlement Commission today India may import 5,00,000 t veg oil before Diwali Truck, bus tyres output, exports up Exporters urged to ensure high quality goods for sub-Saharan Africa FICCI spells out agenda for Seattle meet Circulars confuse exporters Cosco appoints Xu Lirong as new MD

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OCTOBER 7, 1999
East Mediterranean remains firm - some shortages Gibraltar barge congestion to clear next week Avails remain good despite refinery downtime in Durban Fujairah back up to USD 136-139 Baltic set to weaken on back of softer crude Falmouth dry until 12 Oct Rotterdam prices fall to week's lowest level South Korean prices thought to soften soon Firm Singapore market might ease next week Typhoon passes near Hong Kong, market set to firm

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OCTOBER 6-12, 1999
Zanzibar Port to Make Sea Vessels in New Venture French Naval Ship on Goodwill Visit to Dar

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Panagopulos (Attica): la liberalizzazione favorirà fusioni e aggregazioni Traghetti, passa dalla Borsa la rotta verso le concentrazioni Sorgerà accanto al nuovo terminal container Taranto, 24 mld per l'area doganale Evergreen a Civitavecchia Bari, piace agli stranieri la banchina Marisabella È di Grimaldi la prima «autostrada del mare» Trieste, Maresca da ieri presiede l'Autorità portuale

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Bocimar charter gamble pays off ANTWERP charterer Bocimar has seen its gamble pay off as capesize freight rates have rocketed due to increasing demand, mainly from the Far East. Clarkson sees share price surge on Fearnley talk THE shares of H Clarkson, the world's largest shipbroker, have risen more than 25% in the past two days as rumours swept the London market that Norwegian rival Fearnleys had bought a stake in the group. Seascope beats tough conditions LEADING London shipbroking group Seascope Shipping continued to overcome desperate market conditions in the first-half, reporting profits ahead by almost one-third. Fincantieri eyes $800m order FRENCH shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Italian rival Fincantieri are reported to be bidding for an $800m cruise vessel newbuilding order from Renaissance Cruise. Kvaerner finds buyer for Leirvik KVAERNER is to sell its struggling Leirvik shipyard to Norwegian shipowner Per Saevik. German yards accused of major TBT pollution GREENPEACE has brought charges against two German shipyards for "seriously endangering the environment". China criticised for failure to beat piracy CHINA'S new anti-piracy campaign is failing to punish pirates despite Chinese claims to the contrary, according to a spokesman from the International Maritime Bureau who criticised statements from the Chinese government as "selective". World Briefing RESIDENTS of Tipitapa, Nicaragua, build a sandbag footbridge after Lake Xolotan burst its banks. More rain is forecast for southern and central Mexico, where 139 are reported dead or missing and thousands are have been flooded out.

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OCTOBER 7, 1999
Police detain Wingsail chief Kvaerner sells another shipyard Evergreen denies selling Panama terminal Philippines operators shun Ship Arrest Convention Klyne awarded MCA tug contract TACA announces rate rises for 2000 Seascope interim results show promise Premuda chief predicts hard times Stolt-Nielsen/MTC launch chemical venture Finance firmed for TT ferries Mundra port upgrades facilities Kvaerner covets Indian LNG market UK salvage supremo named P&I club launches 'writ search' facility Ferry owner spurns Messina bridge plan Third Baltic bridge in the offing Indian shipping industry welcomes BJP victory Marine propulsion guide updated

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Contract secrets unlikely, survey suggests
Rival rail groups offer data on competition
Army looking for good freight manager
Former ValuJet and maintenance contractor settle lawsuits in 1996 crash
Stolt-Nielsen and Marine Transport form alliance; purchase two US flag tankers
Paris airport employees strike

Transportation

Repeal INS law, group requests
Austrian Air's plan prompts growing concern
Carnes to head BAX division
Gamma-ray technology coming to Elizabeth, N.J., Customs station
UPS to limit handgun shipments to next-day air freight
Forwarder nabs second Olympic contract
EU ready to discard hush-kit regulation
France softens stance on rail access
INS seizures of Canadian trucks grow after Customs declares cabotage rule

Maritime

Citing abuses, shippers seek code of conduct
Gearboxes are on order for high-speed container service
Foreign flag ships will need license

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Home

Contract secrets unlikely, survey suggests
Rival rail groups offer data on competition
Army looking for good freight manager
Former ValuJet and maintenance contractor settle lawsuits in 1996 crash
Stolt-Nielsen and Marine Transport form alliance; purchase two US flag tankers
Paris airport employees strike

Transportation

Repeal INS law, group requests
Austrian Air's plan prompts growing concern
Carnes to head BAX division
Gamma-ray technology coming to Elizabeth, N.J., Customs station
UPS to limit handgun shipments to next-day air freight
Forwarder nabs second Olympic contract
EU ready to discard hush-kit regulation
France softens stance on rail access
INS seizures of Canadian trucks grow after Customs declares cabotage rule

Maritime

Citing abuses, shippers seek code of conduct
Gearboxes are on order for high-speed container service
Foreign flag ships will need license

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Home

Contract secrets unlikely, survey suggests
Rival rail groups offer data on competition
Army looking for good freight manager
Former ValuJet and maintenance contractor settle lawsuits in 1996 crash
Stolt-Nielsen and Marine Transport form alliance; purchase two US flag tankers
Paris airport employees strike

Transportation

Repeal INS law, group requests
Austrian Air's plan prompts growing concern
Carnes to head BAX division
Gamma-ray technology coming to Elizabeth, N.J., Customs station
UPS to limit handgun shipments to next-day air freight
Forwarder nabs second Olympic contract
EU ready to discard hush-kit regulation
France softens stance on rail access
INS seizures of Canadian trucks grow after Customs declares cabotage rule

Maritime

Citing abuses, shippers seek code of conduct
Gearboxes are on order for high-speed container service
Foreign flag ships will need license

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OCTOBER 7, 1999

Maritime Contract News

Alstom Wins Repeat Order For Cable Layer
Litton Wins Sub Radar Contract For U.S. Navy
R&B Falcon Drilling Receives Letter Of Intent
Vosper To Enter Negotiations For Fast Attack Craft

Breaking News

Keppel Fels Repairs Tam Dao Drilling Rig
Atlantic Container Rates To Soar
Kvaerner Sells Norwegian Shipyard

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OCTOBER 7, 1999

Maritime Contract News

Alstom Wins Repeat Order For Cable Layer
Litton Wins Sub Radar Contract For U.S. Navy
R&B Falcon Drilling Receives Letter Of Intent
Vosper To Enter Negotiations For Fast Attack Craft

Breaking News

Keppel Fels Repairs Tam Dao Drilling Rig
Atlantic Container Rates To Soar
Kvaerner Sells Norwegian Shipyard

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Feature

CargoLifter: a new dimension. Up to 50 heavylift airships using new technology could be in operation all over the world in 16 years' time.

Maritime

UASC sails into the future with modern ships. United Arab Shipping Company now has ten modern 3800-TEU ships in operation, maintaining its position as number 1 in the Middle East.
NOL is in the black again after a first half loss last year, but it will continue to cut costs.
CMA CGM has plans to order 6000-TEU vessels and introduce a trans-Pacific service next year.

Ports and Terminals

10% for Maersk in Gioia Tauro's MCT.
Tacoma is dredging to 51 ft.
UAE ports gear up for the future.
Jakarta attracts more services.
Abidjan looks to the millenium.
A sixth gantry crane for Thamesport.

Forwarding and Logistics

Danzas launches "Cash Forwarding".
Fritz reports progress, but one-off expenses mask its improvement.
TNT speeds up Sony BPE's logistics.
The Vopak merger comes nearer.
AEX goes on a shopping spree.
New hub for Hellmann in Lichfield.
Japan's express firms still growing.

Aviation

Emirates launches Priority products. Two new airfreight products, Priority Plus and Priority, have just been introduced by Emirates SkyCargo.
U-Freight is investing to support its European partners.
AC Cargo expands express services.
GeoLogistics wants to focus on the international market.
TNT teams up with ABB.
United Parcel Service now operates a third round-the-world flight.
Volga Dnepr plans to acquire two more Antonovs and add new services.

UK and Ireland

ICG orders world's largest ferry.
Freight terminal for Shrewsbury.
Nicholls Transport strengthens its links with GeoLogistics.

Africa and East Med

Intertanko Hellenic Forum Athens.
Bosphorus Tube crossing go-ahead.
Rail transit via Yugoslavia resumes - despite destroyed Danube bridge.

Middle East

Iran orders four VLCCs.
DPA registers further increases.
Swift paves the way forward.
Gulf Air receives A330-200.

Asia

Phase two starts in Changshu.
DHL expands in Singapore.
Top ten Iata agents in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americas

Hunt creates intermodal segment.
USA: LTL slowdown in 1998.
UP completes railroad project.
UPS opens new distribution centre.
Alian'a launches an intra-Mercosur cabotage service.
Investment potential on the Brazilian logistics scene.

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Feature

CargoLifter: a new dimension. Up to 50 heavylift airships using new technology could be in operation all over the world in 16 years' time.

Maritime

UASC sails into the future with modern ships. United Arab Shipping Company now has ten modern 3800-TEU ships in operation, maintaining its position as number 1 in the Middle East.
NOL is in the black again after a first half loss last year, but it will continue to cut costs.
CMA CGM has plans to order 6000-TEU vessels and introduce a trans-Pacific service next year.

Ports and Terminals

10% for Maersk in Gioia Tauro's MCT.
Tacoma is dredging to 51 ft.
UAE ports gear up for the future.
Jakarta attracts more services.
Abidjan looks to the millenium.
A sixth gantry crane for Thamesport.

Forwarding and Logistics

Danzas launches "Cash Forwarding".
Fritz reports progress, but one-off expenses mask its improvement.
TNT speeds up Sony BPE's logistics.
The Vopak merger comes nearer.
AEX goes on a shopping spree.
New hub for Hellmann in Lichfield.
Japan's express firms still growing.

Aviation

Emirates launches Priority products. Two new airfreight products, Priority Plus and Priority, have just been introduced by Emirates SkyCargo.
U-Freight is investing to support its European partners.
AC Cargo expands express services.
GeoLogistics wants to focus on the international market.
TNT teams up with ABB.
United Parcel Service now operates a third round-the-world flight.
Volga Dnepr plans to acquire two more Antonovs and add new services.

UK and Ireland

ICG orders world's largest ferry.
Freight terminal for Shrewsbury.
Nicholls Transport strengthens its links with GeoLogistics.

Africa and East Med

Intertanko Hellenic Forum Athens.
Bosphorus Tube crossing go-ahead.
Rail transit via Yugoslavia resumes - despite destroyed Danube bridge.

Middle East

Iran orders four VLCCs.
DPA registers further increases.
Swift paves the way forward.
Gulf Air receives A330-200.

Asia

Phase two starts in Changshu.
DHL expands in Singapore.
Top ten Iata agents in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americas

Hunt creates intermodal segment.
USA: LTL slowdown in 1998.
UP completes railroad project.
UPS opens new distribution centre.
Alian'a launches an intra-Mercosur cabotage service.
Investment potential on the Brazilian logistics scene.

web site

Feature

CargoLifter: a new dimension. Up to 50 heavylift airships using new technology could be in operation all over the world in 16 years' time.

Maritime

UASC sails into the future with modern ships. United Arab Shipping Company now has ten modern 3800-TEU ships in operation, maintaining its position as number 1 in the Middle East.
NOL is in the black again after a first half loss last year, but it will continue to cut costs.
CMA CGM has plans to order 6000-TEU vessels and introduce a trans-Pacific service next year.

Ports and Terminals

10% for Maersk in Gioia Tauro's MCT.
Tacoma is dredging to 51 ft.
UAE ports gear up for the future.
Jakarta attracts more services.
Abidjan looks to the millenium.
A sixth gantry crane for Thamesport.

Forwarding and Logistics

Danzas launches "Cash Forwarding".
Fritz reports progress, but one-off expenses mask its improvement.
TNT speeds up Sony BPE's logistics.
The Vopak merger comes nearer.
AEX goes on a shopping spree.
New hub for Hellmann in Lichfield.
Japan's express firms still growing.

Aviation

Emirates launches Priority products. Two new airfreight products, Priority Plus and Priority, have just been introduced by Emirates SkyCargo.
U-Freight is investing to support its European partners.
AC Cargo expands express services.
GeoLogistics wants to focus on the international market.
TNT teams up with ABB.
United Parcel Service now operates a third round-the-world flight.
Volga Dnepr plans to acquire two more Antonovs and add new services.

UK and Ireland

ICG orders world's largest ferry.
Freight terminal for Shrewsbury.
Nicholls Transport strengthens its links with GeoLogistics.

Africa and East Med

Intertanko Hellenic Forum Athens.
Bosphorus Tube crossing go-ahead.
Rail transit via Yugoslavia resumes - despite destroyed Danube bridge.

Middle East

Iran orders four VLCCs.
DPA registers further increases.
Swift paves the way forward.
Gulf Air receives A330-200.

Asia

Phase two starts in Changshu.
DHL expands in Singapore.
Top ten Iata agents in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americas

Hunt creates intermodal segment.
USA: LTL slowdown in 1998.
UP completes railroad project.
UPS opens new distribution centre.
Alian'a launches an intra-Mercosur cabotage service.
Investment potential on the Brazilian logistics scene.

web site

Feature

CargoLifter: a new dimension. Up to 50 heavylift airships using new technology could be in operation all over the world in 16 years' time.

Maritime

UASC sails into the future with modern ships. United Arab Shipping Company now has ten modern 3800-TEU ships in operation, maintaining its position as number 1 in the Middle East.
NOL is in the black again after a first half loss last year, but it will continue to cut costs.
CMA CGM has plans to order 6000-TEU vessels and introduce a trans-Pacific service next year.

Ports and Terminals

10% for Maersk in Gioia Tauro's MCT.
Tacoma is dredging to 51 ft.
UAE ports gear up for the future.
Jakarta attracts more services.
Abidjan looks to the millenium.
A sixth gantry crane for Thamesport.

Forwarding and Logistics

Danzas launches "Cash Forwarding".
Fritz reports progress, but one-off expenses mask its improvement.
TNT speeds up Sony BPE's logistics.
The Vopak merger comes nearer.
AEX goes on a shopping spree.
New hub for Hellmann in Lichfield.
Japan's express firms still growing.

Aviation

Emirates launches Priority products. Two new airfreight products, Priority Plus and Priority, have just been introduced by Emirates SkyCargo.
U-Freight is investing to support its European partners.
AC Cargo expands express services.
GeoLogistics wants to focus on the international market.
TNT teams up with ABB.
United Parcel Service now operates a third round-the-world flight.
Volga Dnepr plans to acquire two more Antonovs and add new services.

UK and Ireland

ICG orders world's largest ferry.
Freight terminal for Shrewsbury.
Nicholls Transport strengthens its links with GeoLogistics.

Africa and East Med

Intertanko Hellenic Forum Athens.
Bosphorus Tube crossing go-ahead.
Rail transit via Yugoslavia resumes - despite destroyed Danube bridge.

Middle East

Iran orders four VLCCs.
DPA registers further increases.
Swift paves the way forward.
Gulf Air receives A330-200.

Asia

Phase two starts in Changshu.
DHL expands in Singapore.
Top ten Iata agents in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americas

Hunt creates intermodal segment.
USA: LTL slowdown in 1998.
UP completes railroad project.
UPS opens new distribution centre.
Alian'a launches an intra-Mercosur cabotage service.
Investment potential on the Brazilian logistics scene.

web site

Feature

CargoLifter: a new dimension. Up to 50 heavylift airships using new technology could be in operation all over the world in 16 years' time.

Maritime

UASC sails into the future with modern ships. United Arab Shipping Company now has ten modern 3800-TEU ships in operation, maintaining its position as number 1 in the Middle East.
NOL is in the black again after a first half loss last year, but it will continue to cut costs.
CMA CGM has plans to order 6000-TEU vessels and introduce a trans-Pacific service next year.

Ports and Terminals

10% for Maersk in Gioia Tauro's MCT.
Tacoma is dredging to 51 ft.
UAE ports gear up for the future.
Jakarta attracts more services.
Abidjan looks to the millenium.
A sixth gantry crane for Thamesport.

Forwarding and Logistics

Danzas launches "Cash Forwarding".
Fritz reports progress, but one-off expenses mask its improvement.
TNT speeds up Sony BPE's logistics.
The Vopak merger comes nearer.
AEX goes on a shopping spree.
New hub for Hellmann in Lichfield.
Japan's express firms still growing.

Aviation

Emirates launches Priority products. Two new airfreight products, Priority Plus and Priority, have just been introduced by Emirates SkyCargo.
U-Freight is investing to support its European partners.
AC Cargo expands express services.
GeoLogistics wants to focus on the international market.
TNT teams up with ABB.
United Parcel Service now operates a third round-the-world flight.
Volga Dnepr plans to acquire two more Antonovs and add new services.

UK and Ireland

ICG orders world's largest ferry.
Freight terminal for Shrewsbury.
Nicholls Transport strengthens its links with GeoLogistics.

Africa and East Med

Intertanko Hellenic Forum Athens.
Bosphorus Tube crossing go-ahead.
Rail transit via Yugoslavia resumes - despite destroyed Danube bridge.

Middle East

Iran orders four VLCCs.
DPA registers further increases.
Swift paves the way forward.
Gulf Air receives A330-200.

Asia

Phase two starts in Changshu.
DHL expands in Singapore.
Top ten Iata agents in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americas

Hunt creates intermodal segment.
USA: LTL slowdown in 1998.
UP completes railroad project.
UPS opens new distribution centre.
Alian'a launches an intra-Mercosur cabotage service.
Investment potential on the Brazilian logistics scene.

web site

Feature

CargoLifter: a new dimension. Up to 50 heavylift airships using new technology could be in operation all over the world in 16 years' time.

Maritime

UASC sails into the future with modern ships. United Arab Shipping Company now has ten modern 3800-TEU ships in operation, maintaining its position as number 1 in the Middle East.
NOL is in the black again after a first half loss last year, but it will continue to cut costs.
CMA CGM has plans to order 6000-TEU vessels and introduce a trans-Pacific service next year.

Ports and Terminals

10% for Maersk in Gioia Tauro's MCT.
Tacoma is dredging to 51 ft.
UAE ports gear up for the future.
Jakarta attracts more services.
Abidjan looks to the millenium.
A sixth gantry crane for Thamesport.

Forwarding and Logistics

Danzas launches "Cash Forwarding".
Fritz reports progress, but one-off expenses mask its improvement.
TNT speeds up Sony BPE's logistics.
The Vopak merger comes nearer.
AEX goes on a shopping spree.
New hub for Hellmann in Lichfield.
Japan's express firms still growing.

Aviation

Emirates launches Priority products. Two new airfreight products, Priority Plus and Priority, have just been introduced by Emirates SkyCargo.
U-Freight is investing to support its European partners.
AC Cargo expands express services.
GeoLogistics wants to focus on the international market.
TNT teams up with ABB.
United Parcel Service now operates a third round-the-world flight.
Volga Dnepr plans to acquire two more Antonovs and add new services.

UK and Ireland

ICG orders world's largest ferry.
Freight terminal for Shrewsbury.
Nicholls Transport strengthens its links with GeoLogistics.

Africa and East Med

Intertanko Hellenic Forum Athens.
Bosphorus Tube crossing go-ahead.
Rail transit via Yugoslavia resumes - despite destroyed Danube bridge.

Middle East

Iran orders four VLCCs.
DPA registers further increases.
Swift paves the way forward.
Gulf Air receives A330-200.

Asia

Phase two starts in Changshu.
DHL expands in Singapore.
Top ten Iata agents in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americas

Hunt creates intermodal segment.
USA: LTL slowdown in 1998.
UP completes railroad project.
UPS opens new distribution centre.
Alian'a launches an intra-Mercosur cabotage service.
Investment potential on the Brazilian logistics scene.

web site

Feature

CargoLifter: a new dimension. Up to 50 heavylift airships using new technology could be in operation all over the world in 16 years' time.

Maritime

UASC sails into the future with modern ships. United Arab Shipping Company now has ten modern 3800-TEU ships in operation, maintaining its position as number 1 in the Middle East.
NOL is in the black again after a first half loss last year, but it will continue to cut costs.
CMA CGM has plans to order 6000-TEU vessels and introduce a trans-Pacific service next year.

Ports and Terminals

10% for Maersk in Gioia Tauro's MCT.
Tacoma is dredging to 51 ft.
UAE ports gear up for the future.
Jakarta attracts more services.
Abidjan looks to the millenium.
A sixth gantry crane for Thamesport.

Forwarding and Logistics

Danzas launches "Cash Forwarding".
Fritz reports progress, but one-off expenses mask its improvement.
TNT speeds up Sony BPE's logistics.
The Vopak merger comes nearer.
AEX goes on a shopping spree.
New hub for Hellmann in Lichfield.
Japan's express firms still growing.

Aviation

Emirates launches Priority products. Two new airfreight products, Priority Plus and Priority, have just been introduced by Emirates SkyCargo.
U-Freight is investing to support its European partners.
AC Cargo expands express services.
GeoLogistics wants to focus on the international market.
TNT teams up with ABB.
United Parcel Service now operates a third round-the-world flight.
Volga Dnepr plans to acquire two more Antonovs and add new services.

UK and Ireland

ICG orders world's largest ferry.
Freight terminal for Shrewsbury.
Nicholls Transport strengthens its links with GeoLogistics.

Africa and East Med

Intertanko Hellenic Forum Athens.
Bosphorus Tube crossing go-ahead.
Rail transit via Yugoslavia resumes - despite destroyed Danube bridge.

Middle East

Iran orders four VLCCs.
DPA registers further increases.
Swift paves the way forward.
Gulf Air receives A330-200.

Asia

Phase two starts in Changshu.
DHL expands in Singapore.
Top ten Iata agents in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americas

Hunt creates intermodal segment.
USA: LTL slowdown in 1998.
UP completes railroad project.
UPS opens new distribution centre.
Alian'a launches an intra-Mercosur cabotage service.
Investment potential on the Brazilian logistics scene.

web site

Feature

CargoLifter: a new dimension. Up to 50 heavylift airships using new technology could be in operation all over the world in 16 years' time.

Maritime

UASC sails into the future with modern ships. United Arab Shipping Company now has ten modern 3800-TEU ships in operation, maintaining its position as number 1 in the Middle East.
NOL is in the black again after a first half loss last year, but it will continue to cut costs.
CMA CGM has plans to order 6000-TEU vessels and introduce a trans-Pacific service next year.

Ports and Terminals

10% for Maersk in Gioia Tauro's MCT.
Tacoma is dredging to 51 ft.
UAE ports gear up for the future.
Jakarta attracts more services.
Abidjan looks to the millenium.
A sixth gantry crane for Thamesport.

Forwarding and Logistics

Danzas launches "Cash Forwarding".
Fritz reports progress, but one-off expenses mask its improvement.
TNT speeds up Sony BPE's logistics.
The Vopak merger comes nearer.
AEX goes on a shopping spree.
New hub for Hellmann in Lichfield.
Japan's express firms still growing.

Aviation

Emirates launches Priority products. Two new airfreight products, Priority Plus and Priority, have just been introduced by Emirates SkyCargo.
U-Freight is investing to support its European partners.
AC Cargo expands express services.
GeoLogistics wants to focus on the international market.
TNT teams up with ABB.
United Parcel Service now operates a third round-the-world flight.
Volga Dnepr plans to acquire two more Antonovs and add new services.

UK and Ireland

ICG orders world's largest ferry.
Freight terminal for Shrewsbury.
Nicholls Transport strengthens its links with GeoLogistics.

Africa and East Med

Intertanko Hellenic Forum Athens.
Bosphorus Tube crossing go-ahead.
Rail transit via Yugoslavia resumes - despite destroyed Danube bridge.

Middle East

Iran orders four VLCCs.
DPA registers further increases.
Swift paves the way forward.
Gulf Air receives A330-200.

Asia

Phase two starts in Changshu.
DHL expands in Singapore.
Top ten Iata agents in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americas

Hunt creates intermodal segment.
USA: LTL slowdown in 1998.
UP completes railroad project.
UPS opens new distribution centre.
Alian'a launches an intra-Mercosur cabotage service.
Investment potential on the Brazilian logistics scene.

web site

Feature

CargoLifter: a new dimension. Up to 50 heavylift airships using new technology could be in operation all over the world in 16 years' time.

Maritime

UASC sails into the future with modern ships. United Arab Shipping Company now has ten modern 3800-TEU ships in operation, maintaining its position as number 1 in the Middle East.
NOL is in the black again after a first half loss last year, but it will continue to cut costs.
CMA CGM has plans to order 6000-TEU vessels and introduce a trans-Pacific service next year.

Ports and Terminals

10% for Maersk in Gioia Tauro's MCT.
Tacoma is dredging to 51 ft.
UAE ports gear up for the future.
Jakarta attracts more services.
Abidjan looks to the millenium.
A sixth gantry crane for Thamesport.

Forwarding and Logistics

Danzas launches "Cash Forwarding".
Fritz reports progress, but one-off expenses mask its improvement.
TNT speeds up Sony BPE's logistics.
The Vopak merger comes nearer.
AEX goes on a shopping spree.
New hub for Hellmann in Lichfield.
Japan's express firms still growing.

Aviation

Emirates launches Priority products. Two new airfreight products, Priority Plus and Priority, have just been introduced by Emirates SkyCargo.
U-Freight is investing to support its European partners.
AC Cargo expands express services.
GeoLogistics wants to focus on the international market.
TNT teams up with ABB.
United Parcel Service now operates a third round-the-world flight.
Volga Dnepr plans to acquire two more Antonovs and add new services.

UK and Ireland

ICG orders world's largest ferry.
Freight terminal for Shrewsbury.
Nicholls Transport strengthens its links with GeoLogistics.

Africa and East Med

Intertanko Hellenic Forum Athens.
Bosphorus Tube crossing go-ahead.
Rail transit via Yugoslavia resumes - despite destroyed Danube bridge.

Middle East

Iran orders four VLCCs.
DPA registers further increases.
Swift paves the way forward.
Gulf Air receives A330-200.

Asia

Phase two starts in Changshu.
DHL expands in Singapore.
Top ten Iata agents in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americas

Hunt creates intermodal segment.
USA: LTL slowdown in 1998.
UP completes railroad project.
UPS opens new distribution centre.
Alian'a launches an intra-Mercosur cabotage service.
Investment potential on the Brazilian logistics scene.

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CargoLifter: a new dimension. Up to 50 heavylift airships using new technology could be in operation all over the world in 16 years' time.

Maritime

UASC sails into the future with modern ships. United Arab Shipping Company now has ten modern 3800-TEU ships in operation, maintaining its position as number 1 in the Middle East.
NOL is in the black again after a first half loss last year, but it will continue to cut costs.
CMA CGM has plans to order 6000-TEU vessels and introduce a trans-Pacific service next year.

Ports and Terminals

10% for Maersk in Gioia Tauro's MCT.
Tacoma is dredging to 51 ft.
UAE ports gear up for the future.
Jakarta attracts more services.
Abidjan looks to the millenium.
A sixth gantry crane for Thamesport.

Forwarding and Logistics

Danzas launches "Cash Forwarding".
Fritz reports progress, but one-off expenses mask its improvement.
TNT speeds up Sony BPE's logistics.
The Vopak merger comes nearer.
AEX goes on a shopping spree.
New hub for Hellmann in Lichfield.
Japan's express firms still growing.

Aviation

Emirates launches Priority products. Two new airfreight products, Priority Plus and Priority, have just been introduced by Emirates SkyCargo.
U-Freight is investing to support its European partners.
AC Cargo expands express services.
GeoLogistics wants to focus on the international market.
TNT teams up with ABB.
United Parcel Service now operates a third round-the-world flight.
Volga Dnepr plans to acquire two more Antonovs and add new services.

UK and Ireland

ICG orders world's largest ferry.
Freight terminal for Shrewsbury.
Nicholls Transport strengthens its links with GeoLogistics.

Africa and East Med

Intertanko Hellenic Forum Athens.
Bosphorus Tube crossing go-ahead.
Rail transit via Yugoslavia resumes - despite destroyed Danube bridge.

Middle East

Iran orders four VLCCs.
DPA registers further increases.
Swift paves the way forward.
Gulf Air receives A330-200.

Asia

Phase two starts in Changshu.
DHL expands in Singapore.
Top ten Iata agents in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americas

Hunt creates intermodal segment.
USA: LTL slowdown in 1998.
UP completes railroad project.
UPS opens new distribution centre.
Alian'a launches an intra-Mercosur cabotage service.
Investment potential on the Brazilian logistics scene.

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