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December 13, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Mega line born of A P Moller's US$800m union
    Maersk SeaLand to be nearly twice as big as Taiwan's Evergreen, with total operating fleet of 544,558 TEU slots
  • HK shipping firms get promise of greater access to China
  • Cosco's port deal to face probe
  • Ship sales
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Branson claims BA denied him a seat
    But BA says seating problem caused by Branson's owntravel agent
  • India to offer 30-year leases on six airports
  • GE unit, HK airlines see surge in pilot demand
  • El Al's Boeing order delayed by contract details
Columns
  • New millennium, same old frauds

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Mega line born of A P Moller's US$800m union
    Maersk SeaLand to be nearly twice as big as Taiwan's Evergreen, with total operating fleet of 544,558 TEU slots
  • HK shipping firms get promise of greater access to China
  • Cosco's port deal to face probe
  • Ship sales
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Branson claims BA denied him a seat
    But BA says seating problem caused by Branson's owntravel agent
  • India to offer 30-year leases on six airports
  • GE unit, HK airlines see surge in pilot demand
  • El Al's Boeing order delayed by contract details
Columns
  • New millennium, same old frauds

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Mega line born of A P Moller's US$800m union
    Maersk SeaLand to be nearly twice as big as Taiwan's Evergreen, with total operating fleet of 544,558 TEU slots
  • HK shipping firms get promise of greater access to China
  • Cosco's port deal to face probe
  • Ship sales
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Branson claims BA denied him a seat
    But BA says seating problem caused by Branson's owntravel agent
  • India to offer 30-year leases on six airports
  • GE unit, HK airlines see surge in pilot demand
  • El Al's Boeing order delayed by contract details
Columns
  • New millennium, same old frauds

Sched Netweb site
  • Saudi newbuilding makes inaugural Hong Kong call
  • Maersk co-operation with US MarAd
  • Mainland steps up dumping fight
  • LISCR finds new home
  • Supply chains changing the face of shipping
  • Hellman combines transport
  • US authorities applaud open skies
  • Chinese airlines facing mergers
  • Garuda anger over SIA move

Cargowebweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
  • Easyship and Cargo4less.com in e-cargo market
  • Maersk and MSC together in Asia service
  • Lucent Technologies customer of UPS Logistics in Asia
  • No TNT Post and Oce joint venture
  • FDX to invest in Trade Compass; Fedex to outsource to Inacom
  • Yellow adapts web site after visitors critics
  • P&O Nedlloyd just now millennium proof

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 1999
  • Subsidy Pacts Not Shift Ships Control to Foreign Entity: Hart
  • Zim Purchases Israeli Forwarding Company
  • Japan's Trade Surplus Predicted to Fall in FY2000

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
  • Boeing delivers 900th 757 aircraft in Renton
  • Court Oks Hvide's Chapter 11 exit plans
  • DOT researchers find whey cheaply de-ices U.S. highways
  • Boeing 777-200 operators have 14 days to inspect backup generators
  • Coast Guard seizes eight tons of cocaine off Mexico
  • U.S. and Italy agree to sign Open Skies aviation accord
  • Norfolk Southern completes $12 million yard project in Buffalo
  • FAA closes down Georgia aviation repair station

urgente online pressweb site
  • Danzas compra a Philips la compañía austríaca Vindo Logistik
  • La UE examina el sistema de permisos a camiones para circular por Suiza
  • Los Quince dan el visto bueno a la apertura del transporte de mercanc'as por ferrocarril
  • Swisscargo y LTU en joint venture de carga aérea
  • Ford y General Motors demuestran interés en Daewoo
  • Brasil vuelve a fracasar en el lanzamiento de su primer satélite
  • La huelga de mercancías de amplia

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Sealand now ready to operate
  • P&O Ports may hold 93 pc stake in Kandla terminal project
  • Bonded warehouse of Gateway Distriparks ready
  • Virgin takes off with Maharaja
  • MoST inclined to grant core sector status for LNG shipping
  • Sharjah invites Indian investments
  • Exports push up prices of galvanised steel
  • India, UK to hold talks on aviation pact
  • Seafood export boost to Japan
  • Industrial growth spurts by 8.7 pc in Oct.
  • North Indian tea becoming popular in Russia
  • PM to lead team to Davos
  • Steel billets, bars under dumping probe
  • 40 per cent venture capital ceiling lifted
  • Botswana team invites Indian investments
  • Govt may ease age norm for used weaving machine imports
  • SEAI against ST uniformity
  • Two per cent growth in garment exports in dollar terms
  • New financial arrangement with Russia on trade
  • Concor to open more depots
  • Kalantri appointed chief of Ficci's small units panel
  • More quality cotton imports likely

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
  • Today's markets: Fuel oil off by $2 or more, panic sales in Houston
  • Oil weakens as Iraqi oil exports tipped to resume late next week
  • US Energy Secretary comments shake oil market
  • US West Coast market review
  • US Gulf prices squeezed despite tight areas
  • US and Canada East Coast weekly review
  • Latin America/Caribbean weekly report

The East Africanweb site
DECEMBER 6-12, 1999
  • 'Victoria' to Resume Service to Kampala
  • Dar Maritime Body Gets Tough on Membership
  • Tanker Crew Stuck at Sea for Six Months
  • British Firm Wins Maputo Port Concession

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • 3,000 Sea-Land staff face axe
    The takeover of Sea-Land's international container business by AP Moller, completed late Friday, will cost around 3,000 jobs through a mixture of resignations and redundancies.
  • France faces pollution threat from broken tanker
    A 37,283 dwt Maltese-flag tanker has broken in two in heavy seas around 70 miles south of Brest, while en route from Dunkirk to Italy. The French authorities are trying to decide what action to take to minimise the risk of pollution from the 24,000 cu m heavy fuel oil cargo of the Erika, part of which has already been released into the sea.
  • Lufthansa 'needs third party shareholder'
    LUFTHANSA Cargo, 100% owned by its passenger parent, would benefit from a new minority shareholder, says outgoing chairman Wilhelm Althen, who does not exclude integrators or post offices as potential partners.
  • Allianz insurance groups create joint UK subsidiary
    THE credit insurance groups Euler and Hermes are to merge their multinational credit insurance businesses through the creation of a new jointly owned subsidiary in London, writes Andrew Spurrier, Paris.
  • Merger 'strewn with pitfalls'
    AP Møller faces a formidable task merging Maersk Line with newly acquired Sea-Land.
  • Banks close to deal on ship financing
    GERMAN cooperative bank DG Bank, Frankfurt, and its Dutch counterpart Rabobank, Utrecht, are close to an agreement on the future co-operation of their specialised ship financing subsidiaries. German market sources expect that details will be released later this month.
  • UN to vote on Iraqi sanctions suspension
    The UN Security Council is preparing to take a critical vote that could lead to a suspension of sanctions against Iraq following a six-month extension of the "oil-for-food" humanitarian programme.
  • Ceres finalises deal for Sasebo bulk carriers
    Greece's Ceres Hellenic Shipping Enterprises is believed to have finalised a long-awaited deal with Japan's Sasebo shipyard for a pair of large capesized bulk carriers which are likely to expand its presence in the capesize pool begun at the start of the year with Italy's Coeclerici Armatori.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 1999
Home
  • Panama prepares to take control of canal
  • Maersk's challenge: holding on to clients
  • U.S. inflation stable as producer prices edge up
  • Wabash National announces stock buyback, dividend increase
  • Ryder says it will take $42-47 million restructure charge in 4Q
  • US Airways, Pittsburgh meet on $600 million Airbus facility
  • Brazil customs officers threaten second strike
  • WTO to review Brazil, Canada aircraft subsidies
Transportation
  • New rule by Lufthansa Cargo: No dolphins, whales on flights
  • Intermodal rail links are sought to ease bottlenecks in the Alps
  • Brazil customs Inspectors threaten to strike this week
  • Virgin flights to boost capacity on route linking Britain, India
Maritime
  • Totem to spend $300 million on ro-ro ships for Alaska trade
  • Report on Web to tell of attacks, alerts
  • US-South America alliance confirmed
  • Palm Beach's Kay O'Neal named director of Port of Galveston
  • Contract signed with Port of Cherbourg
  • Taiwanese bid for landbridge deal
  • Cosco: Dismiss NVO complaint

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 1999
Home
  • Panama prepares to take control of canal
  • Maersk's challenge: holding on to clients
  • U.S. inflation stable as producer prices edge up
  • Wabash National announces stock buyback, dividend increase
  • Ryder says it will take $42-47 million restructure charge in 4Q
  • US Airways, Pittsburgh meet on $600 million Airbus facility
  • Brazil customs officers threaten second strike
  • WTO to review Brazil, Canada aircraft subsidies
Transportation
  • New rule by Lufthansa Cargo: No dolphins, whales on flights
  • Intermodal rail links are sought to ease bottlenecks in the Alps
  • Brazil customs Inspectors threaten to strike this week
  • Virgin flights to boost capacity on route linking Britain, India
Maritime
  • Totem to spend $300 million on ro-ro ships for Alaska trade
  • Report on Web to tell of attacks, alerts
  • US-South America alliance confirmed
  • Palm Beach's Kay O'Neal named director of Port of Galveston
  • Contract signed with Port of Cherbourg
  • Taiwanese bid for landbridge deal
  • Cosco: Dismiss NVO complaint

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 1999
Home
  • Panama prepares to take control of canal
  • Maersk's challenge: holding on to clients
  • U.S. inflation stable as producer prices edge up
  • Wabash National announces stock buyback, dividend increase
  • Ryder says it will take $42-47 million restructure charge in 4Q
  • US Airways, Pittsburgh meet on $600 million Airbus facility
  • Brazil customs officers threaten second strike
  • WTO to review Brazil, Canada aircraft subsidies
Transportation
  • New rule by Lufthansa Cargo: No dolphins, whales on flights
  • Intermodal rail links are sought to ease bottlenecks in the Alps
  • Brazil customs Inspectors threaten to strike this week
  • Virgin flights to boost capacity on route linking Britain, India
Maritime
  • Totem to spend $300 million on ro-ro ships for Alaska trade
  • Report on Web to tell of attacks, alerts
  • US-South America alliance confirmed
  • Palm Beach's Kay O'Neal named director of Port of Galveston
  • Contract signed with Port of Cherbourg
  • Taiwanese bid for landbridge deal
  • Cosco: Dismiss NVO complaint

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
  • La présidente de l'UEA demande à ses membres de ne pas appliquer toutes les hausses tarifaires
    Lors de la traditionnelle manifestation de fin d'année de l'Union anversoise de l'Expédition et de la Logistique, la présidente Annie Smeulders a demandé aux membres de l'organisation de ne pas appliquer systématiquement l'augmentation des tarifs portuaires: "Nous devons réaliser que nous sommes toujours un secteur de services et que le prix de ces services ne peut augmenter chaque année de plusieurs pour-cent".
  • Le réseau d'agences I-CAN offrira une couverture mondiale aux secteurs autres que le "liner"
    Un nouveau réseau mondial d'agences maritimes sera lancé en janvier prochain sous le dénominateur I-CAN (Inter-Continental Agency Network). Un groupe d'agences possédant une forte implantation régionale coopérera via un site Internet dans le but de proposer un service uniforme et de qualité à des clients qui ne sont pas actifs dans la navigation de ligne, mais dans des secteurs comme les vracs secs, le transport de gaz, les croisières et le transport reefer. Ils entendent de la sorte combiner leur "savoir-faire local" à une "couverture globale". Le réseau sera doté d'une structure officielle via la création d'une firme basée à Anvers. L'agence maritime anversoise Aseco compte parmi les fondateurs de ce partenariat et représentera I-CAN en Europe du Nord.
  • Menlo Logistics va assurer la logistique européenne de NCR
    La société Menlo Logistics (Redwood City, Californie), qui fait partie - avec Conway et Emery - du groupe américain CNF, a signé un accord avec le groupe NCR pour la conception et la gestion de sa logistique en Europe, en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient. C'est le deuxième contrat obtenu par Menlo en Europe, après celui signé en 1997 avec Nike Equipment. Pour appuyer l'expansion sur le Vieux Continent, un bureau a été ouvert en novembre à Amsterdam. La priorité sera donnée aux grands projets complexes, demandant une ingénierie logistique intensive, a indiqué la direction du groupe à Amsterdam.
  • Rob Martinez (Norfolk Southern): "Dissocier la traction de l'infrastructure ne marchera pas"
    La manifestation "Intermodal 99", qui se déroule ces jours-ci à Londres, s'inscrit cette année sous le signe des partenariats, ou plutôt de la recherche de partenariats. Evidemment, chacun à sa propre interprétation de ce concept. Ainsi qu'évoqué précédemment, le patron de DB Cargo, dans le cadre de la joint-venture avec NS Cargo, recherche des partenariats pour son grand réseau, mais dans l'optique d'une collaboration avec des compagnies ferroviaires nationales et régionales qui alimenteront son réseau européen.

Marine Linkweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
  • NNS To Take Part in UAE Shipbuilding Venture
  • Attica Completes Purchase Of Strintzis
  • P&O Sees Strong Cruise Sector Trading, U.S. Listing In Future
  • Cruise Lines Face Y2K Supplier Squalls
  • Clinton Administration Worried About High Oil Prices
  • NCL Forecasts Profit Rise, Reiterates Rejection Of Carnival

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
Feature
  • P&O Ports: popping up everywhere. Alistair Baillie of P&O Ports talks about the current aims and strategies of his company.
Maritime
  • Y2K: the countdown. Shipping lines are confident that their computer systems will continue functioning in the night from 1999 to 2000.
  • Cosco, "K" Line and Yangming change schedules on trans-Pacific links.
  • OOCL upgrades its services between Japan and Taiwan.
  • Torm Lines offers ten-day departures in the US-West Africa trade.
  • The takeover of Otal by Bolloré has been officially approved.
  • CMA CGM orders four newbuildings, which will fly the French flag.
  • The world's Top 20 container carriers, headed by Maesk/Sea-Land.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Y2K effect on ports: most of the world's leading ports will remain open at the critical period.
  • Seattle has broken ground for the expansion of its Terminal 18.
  • Jacksonville receives new cranes.
Intermodal
  • Who is underway at the end of this year, who not? ITJ takes a look at what the various modes of transport are doing in inland Europe.
  • DEC in Poland is due to be privatised very soon.
  • Calendar of events: EIA seminar on Intermodal Quality in Hamburg.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The day after: companies can still prepare for Y2K even at this late stage, and can also insure themselves against potential damage.
  • Tibbett & Britten goes shopping in the Netherlands and the USA.
  • F.S. Mackenzie forms advisory division for dangerous goods transport.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa targets China. With its presence at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Lufthansa Cargo is securing entry to a growth market.
  • Computer systems in the airfreight sector are ready for Y2K.
  • SIA Cargo launches another Brussels-Singapore freighter link.
  • SriLankan Airlines is expanding its long-haul network.
  • Coyne Airways starts scheduled flights to Pristina in Kosovo.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
Feature
  • P&O Ports: popping up everywhere. Alistair Baillie of P&O Ports talks about the current aims and strategies of his company.
Maritime
  • Y2K: the countdown. Shipping lines are confident that their computer systems will continue functioning in the night from 1999 to 2000.
  • Cosco, "K" Line and Yangming change schedules on trans-Pacific links.
  • OOCL upgrades its services between Japan and Taiwan.
  • Torm Lines offers ten-day departures in the US-West Africa trade.
  • The takeover of Otal by Bolloré has been officially approved.
  • CMA CGM orders four newbuildings, which will fly the French flag.
  • The world's Top 20 container carriers, headed by Maesk/Sea-Land.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Y2K effect on ports: most of the world's leading ports will remain open at the critical period.
  • Seattle has broken ground for the expansion of its Terminal 18.
  • Jacksonville receives new cranes.
Intermodal
  • Who is underway at the end of this year, who not? ITJ takes a look at what the various modes of transport are doing in inland Europe.
  • DEC in Poland is due to be privatised very soon.
  • Calendar of events: EIA seminar on Intermodal Quality in Hamburg.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The day after: companies can still prepare for Y2K even at this late stage, and can also insure themselves against potential damage.
  • Tibbett & Britten goes shopping in the Netherlands and the USA.
  • F.S. Mackenzie forms advisory division for dangerous goods transport.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa targets China. With its presence at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Lufthansa Cargo is securing entry to a growth market.
  • Computer systems in the airfreight sector are ready for Y2K.
  • SIA Cargo launches another Brussels-Singapore freighter link.
  • SriLankan Airlines is expanding its long-haul network.
  • Coyne Airways starts scheduled flights to Pristina in Kosovo.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
Feature
  • P&O Ports: popping up everywhere. Alistair Baillie of P&O Ports talks about the current aims and strategies of his company.
Maritime
  • Y2K: the countdown. Shipping lines are confident that their computer systems will continue functioning in the night from 1999 to 2000.
  • Cosco, "K" Line and Yangming change schedules on trans-Pacific links.
  • OOCL upgrades its services between Japan and Taiwan.
  • Torm Lines offers ten-day departures in the US-West Africa trade.
  • The takeover of Otal by Bolloré has been officially approved.
  • CMA CGM orders four newbuildings, which will fly the French flag.
  • The world's Top 20 container carriers, headed by Maesk/Sea-Land.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Y2K effect on ports: most of the world's leading ports will remain open at the critical period.
  • Seattle has broken ground for the expansion of its Terminal 18.
  • Jacksonville receives new cranes.
Intermodal
  • Who is underway at the end of this year, who not? ITJ takes a look at what the various modes of transport are doing in inland Europe.
  • DEC in Poland is due to be privatised very soon.
  • Calendar of events: EIA seminar on Intermodal Quality in Hamburg.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The day after: companies can still prepare for Y2K even at this late stage, and can also insure themselves against potential damage.
  • Tibbett & Britten goes shopping in the Netherlands and the USA.
  • F.S. Mackenzie forms advisory division for dangerous goods transport.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa targets China. With its presence at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Lufthansa Cargo is securing entry to a growth market.
  • Computer systems in the airfreight sector are ready for Y2K.
  • SIA Cargo launches another Brussels-Singapore freighter link.
  • SriLankan Airlines is expanding its long-haul network.
  • Coyne Airways starts scheduled flights to Pristina in Kosovo.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
Feature
  • P&O Ports: popping up everywhere. Alistair Baillie of P&O Ports talks about the current aims and strategies of his company.
Maritime
  • Y2K: the countdown. Shipping lines are confident that their computer systems will continue functioning in the night from 1999 to 2000.
  • Cosco, "K" Line and Yangming change schedules on trans-Pacific links.
  • OOCL upgrades its services between Japan and Taiwan.
  • Torm Lines offers ten-day departures in the US-West Africa trade.
  • The takeover of Otal by Bolloré has been officially approved.
  • CMA CGM orders four newbuildings, which will fly the French flag.
  • The world's Top 20 container carriers, headed by Maesk/Sea-Land.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Y2K effect on ports: most of the world's leading ports will remain open at the critical period.
  • Seattle has broken ground for the expansion of its Terminal 18.
  • Jacksonville receives new cranes.
Intermodal
  • Who is underway at the end of this year, who not? ITJ takes a look at what the various modes of transport are doing in inland Europe.
  • DEC in Poland is due to be privatised very soon.
  • Calendar of events: EIA seminar on Intermodal Quality in Hamburg.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The day after: companies can still prepare for Y2K even at this late stage, and can also insure themselves against potential damage.
  • Tibbett & Britten goes shopping in the Netherlands and the USA.
  • F.S. Mackenzie forms advisory division for dangerous goods transport.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa targets China. With its presence at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Lufthansa Cargo is securing entry to a growth market.
  • Computer systems in the airfreight sector are ready for Y2K.
  • SIA Cargo launches another Brussels-Singapore freighter link.
  • SriLankan Airlines is expanding its long-haul network.
  • Coyne Airways starts scheduled flights to Pristina in Kosovo.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
Feature
  • P&O Ports: popping up everywhere. Alistair Baillie of P&O Ports talks about the current aims and strategies of his company.
Maritime
  • Y2K: the countdown. Shipping lines are confident that their computer systems will continue functioning in the night from 1999 to 2000.
  • Cosco, "K" Line and Yangming change schedules on trans-Pacific links.
  • OOCL upgrades its services between Japan and Taiwan.
  • Torm Lines offers ten-day departures in the US-West Africa trade.
  • The takeover of Otal by Bolloré has been officially approved.
  • CMA CGM orders four newbuildings, which will fly the French flag.
  • The world's Top 20 container carriers, headed by Maesk/Sea-Land.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Y2K effect on ports: most of the world's leading ports will remain open at the critical period.
  • Seattle has broken ground for the expansion of its Terminal 18.
  • Jacksonville receives new cranes.
Intermodal
  • Who is underway at the end of this year, who not? ITJ takes a look at what the various modes of transport are doing in inland Europe.
  • DEC in Poland is due to be privatised very soon.
  • Calendar of events: EIA seminar on Intermodal Quality in Hamburg.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The day after: companies can still prepare for Y2K even at this late stage, and can also insure themselves against potential damage.
  • Tibbett & Britten goes shopping in the Netherlands and the USA.
  • F.S. Mackenzie forms advisory division for dangerous goods transport.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa targets China. With its presence at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Lufthansa Cargo is securing entry to a growth market.
  • Computer systems in the airfreight sector are ready for Y2K.
  • SIA Cargo launches another Brussels-Singapore freighter link.
  • SriLankan Airlines is expanding its long-haul network.
  • Coyne Airways starts scheduled flights to Pristina in Kosovo.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
Feature
  • P&O Ports: popping up everywhere. Alistair Baillie of P&O Ports talks about the current aims and strategies of his company.
Maritime
  • Y2K: the countdown. Shipping lines are confident that their computer systems will continue functioning in the night from 1999 to 2000.
  • Cosco, "K" Line and Yangming change schedules on trans-Pacific links.
  • OOCL upgrades its services between Japan and Taiwan.
  • Torm Lines offers ten-day departures in the US-West Africa trade.
  • The takeover of Otal by Bolloré has been officially approved.
  • CMA CGM orders four newbuildings, which will fly the French flag.
  • The world's Top 20 container carriers, headed by Maesk/Sea-Land.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Y2K effect on ports: most of the world's leading ports will remain open at the critical period.
  • Seattle has broken ground for the expansion of its Terminal 18.
  • Jacksonville receives new cranes.
Intermodal
  • Who is underway at the end of this year, who not? ITJ takes a look at what the various modes of transport are doing in inland Europe.
  • DEC in Poland is due to be privatised very soon.
  • Calendar of events: EIA seminar on Intermodal Quality in Hamburg.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The day after: companies can still prepare for Y2K even at this late stage, and can also insure themselves against potential damage.
  • Tibbett & Britten goes shopping in the Netherlands and the USA.
  • F.S. Mackenzie forms advisory division for dangerous goods transport.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa targets China. With its presence at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Lufthansa Cargo is securing entry to a growth market.
  • Computer systems in the airfreight sector are ready for Y2K.
  • SIA Cargo launches another Brussels-Singapore freighter link.
  • SriLankan Airlines is expanding its long-haul network.
  • Coyne Airways starts scheduled flights to Pristina in Kosovo.

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 10, 1999
  • Ryder on the storm
    STENA BULK is lining up a deal to take commercial management of another five VLCCs ordered by troubled Golden Ocean Group, a move that is set to reduce the age profile of its tankers. Stena could take on up to 16 new VLCCs in the next few years.
  • Sweeping change for Angelicoussis
  • A brand new Mary
  • Samsung's cruise pain
  • Bulker exit, stage left
  • Back from the dead
  • Big tanker order looms
  • Korea ship for K Line Read all:
  • Hit the road
  • Detentions
  • Casualties

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PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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