Govan sale goes ahead Kværner has reportedly agreed the terms of the sale of its Govan shipyard in Scotland to GEC's Marconi Electronic Systems Ltd.
Ingalls places big software order Parametric Technology Corporation today announced that it has received orders totaling $1 million from Ingalls Shipbuilding
S&P lowers Ocean Rig rating Standard & Poor's today lowered its rating on Ocean Rig Norway AS's $125 million of floating rate senior secured loans and $225 million of fixed rate senior secured notes to triple-'C'
Huge Gulf deepwater finds BP Amoco today announced four significant oil discoveries in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, including the largest made to date by any company.
BP Amoco $10bn sale BP AMOCO intends to sell assets worth $10bn, cut costs by $4bn and increase capital spending to $26bn in a huge three-year programme which follows the group's merger in December.
Old and generationsnew meet at Lloyd Werft yard The 38-year-old Norway manouevres close by her brand new fleet sister Norwegian Sky at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven.
Transocean-Sedco link boosts bargaining power PARTICIPANTs in the heavily fragmented offshore drilling market moved this weekto enhance their political bargaining power against their oil major client base.
London Club reports 6.9% rise in free reserves THE London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association (the London Club) saw free reserves rise 6.9% to $135.3m in the year ended February 20.
Fincantieri uses Iraq cash to conceal loss ITALIAN shipbuilder Fincantieri has used some fancy footwork in its accounts to cover up the true extent of its operating losses last year, Lloyd's List can reveal.
A new ro-ro service has begun A new ro-ro service offering the freight industry direct links between the north of England and northern Germany has begun at the UK's Port of Hull.
Armed n-waste ships voyage challenged ENVIRONMENTAL organisation Greenpeace yesterday challenged the right of specialist shipping company, Pacific Nuclear Transport, to use armed ships to transport nuclear fuel from Britain and France to Japan.
Liberia's Cooper to be expelled BRITAIN has issued an expulsion order against Liberian diplomat Gerald Cooper - one of the most prominent figures for three decades on the international maritime scene - for what sources claim is a possible breach of a United Nations arms embargo.
Des batteuses et presses à balles de Zeebrugge vers l'Oural Trente batteuses et autant de presses à balles quitteront le port de Zeebrugge à bord d'un caboteur à faible tirant d'air pour un périple de 6.000 kilomètres vers le coeur de la Russie. La moitié de cette distance sera parcourue sur les voies navigables russes. Le voyage prendra 18 jours.
Hoyer satisfait à l'issue d'une année 1998 difficile "Tandis que l'année 1997 pouvait être qualifié de "bonne" pour nous, 1998 peut l'être de "satisfaisante". Cette année-ci, par contre, tant le chiffre d'affaires que les résultats ont été en deçà du budget au premier trimestre. Mais nous croyons que le creux de la vague a été atteint". C'est ce qu'a annoncé Thomas Hoyer, PDG de la société hambourgeoise de transport citernier Hoyer. Il demeure toutefois confiant et en veut pour preuve les investissements prévus pour 1999, qui devraient être de 100 mio. de DEM (51,1 mio. d'EUR).
Sabena: croissance ralentie au deuxième trimestre Le ralentissement de la croissance au deuxième trimestre (8,2%, contre 24,2% au premier trimestre) fait en sorte que pour le premier semestre 1999, Sabena ne note plus qu'une augmentation du nombre de passagers de 14,8%. Toutefois, elle est largement supérieure à la moyenne européenne qui tourne autour de 7%.
Recrudescence des trafics au port d'Ostende Le trafic maritime au port d'Ostende connait graduellement un regain d'activité. Cet été, Transeurope Shipping Line (TSL) relancera son service passagers sur Ramsgate, tandis que Hoverspeed remporte un franc succès avec ses deux Seacats sur la liaison de Douvres. Le port de commerce a récemment accueilli un nouveau trafic de coton et les arrivages de gravier connaitront bientôt une nouvelle impulsion.
Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
Wilport expands in South America.
LanChile starts operations in Peru.
A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.
Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
Wilport expands in South America.
LanChile starts operations in Peru.
A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.
Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
Wilport expands in South America.
LanChile starts operations in Peru.
A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.
Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
Wilport expands in South America.
LanChile starts operations in Peru.
A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.
Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
Wilport expands in South America.
LanChile starts operations in Peru.
A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.
Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
Wilport expands in South America.
LanChile starts operations in Peru.
A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.
Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
Wilport expands in South America.
LanChile starts operations in Peru.
A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.
Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
Wilport expands in South America.
LanChile starts operations in Peru.
A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.
Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
Wilport expands in South America.
LanChile starts operations in Peru.
A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.
Remo Brunschwiler: "Size is an absolute must". The new orientation in the industry logically leads to more mergers and acquisitions, according to the head of Danzas' Eurocargo business unit.
Maritime
CCTL has launched a ro/ro service between Hamburg and Hull.
Turkon Line starts service to and from ports in Israel.
Grimaldi is expanding its fleet with six newbuildings.
Sloman Neptun closed 1998 with a satisfactory result.
DSR-Senator introduces its New Information System (NIS).
ECU-Line expands its services to the Baltic and Algeria.
New publications: Bimco Freight Taxes 1999; Container Intelligence Monthly.
Calendar of events: Atkins International seminar; SMM 2000.
Ports and Terminals
Hanjin signs for Oakland terminal. Hanjin Shipping has signed a letter of intent to set up a dedicated container terminal at the port of Oakland.
Hanjin opens terminal in Kaohsiung.
P&O Ports buys International Terminal Operating (ITO) in the USA.
Problems in South African ports, especially in Durban, prompt shipping lines to take action.
Calendar of events: IHMA second congress in Dubai.
New publications: AAPA Seaports of the Americas: The Guide on CD.
Aviation
LH Cargo increases worldwide rates. Lufthansa Cargo will raise rates by around 10% in all markets from September 1.
LanChile introduces nonstop flights to Los Angeles.
Delta applies for rights to Lyons, and codeshares with AUA.
The Carlyle Group of Washington is taking over Gemini Air Cargo.
Mexicana will join the Star Alliance in the next year.
The SAirGroup takes over a stake of 42% in Portugalia.
Top ten Iata agents in 1998: Germany, Italy, France, UK.
Who is Where
Personnel appointments and promotions, address changes and other movements in companies and organisations over the five continents.
UK and Ireland
Exel and Tibbett & Britten have gained a Marks & Spencer contract.
GeoLogistics Expo has gained appointments for several events.
Africa and East Med
The ports of Israel are looking for privatisation.
A specialised reefer train now exports fruit from South Africa.
Middle East
Gulf Air adds flights to Morocco and takes delivery of an A330-200.
Azerbaijan has announced new highway fees.
Asia
Fritz Companies opens consolidation centre in Southern China.
SCI reports lower profit for 1998.
Kuantan box berth will go ahead.
Americas
Wilport expands in South America.
LanChile starts operations in Peru.
A new truck service is launched between Brazil and Argentina.
Pacer opens a new cross-dock facility in Los Angeles. GATX and Bulkmatic open a terminal in Mexico City/Mexico.
Kvaerner faces $125m lawsuit A RELUCTANT decision by Kvaerner to take on a 1,050-passenger cruiseship has come back to haunt the Norwegian company four years after the deal was struck. Kvaerner is facing a claim for $125m in damages from investors who say they made heavy losses as a result of the company s behaviour.
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