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BRIEFS
May 18, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang can become region's premier port
    Malaysian port must be efficient and offer quality service: Mahathir
  • Libyan shipping specialist to increase Far East runs
  • Cargo ship aground posing risk to reef
  • Liberia ends dispute with flag administrator IRI
  • ABS says its ships have best port control record
  • Thefts of containers start again in HK
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL survival plan gets SEC backing
    Creditors representing 55% of airline's debt have approved the plan
  • China's Jan-April spending on railways totals 10.9b yuan
  • EON expects to sell more cars this year
  • Iberia pilots reject contract offer
  • Alitalia weighed down by Kosovo crisis

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang can become region's premier port
    Malaysian port must be efficient and offer quality service: Mahathir
  • Libyan shipping specialist to increase Far East runs
  • Cargo ship aground posing risk to reef
  • Liberia ends dispute with flag administrator IRI
  • ABS says its ships have best port control record
  • Thefts of containers start again in HK
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL survival plan gets SEC backing
    Creditors representing 55% of airline's debt have approved the plan
  • China's Jan-April spending on railways totals 10.9b yuan
  • EON expects to sell more cars this year
  • Iberia pilots reject contract offer
  • Alitalia weighed down by Kosovo crisis

Sched Netweb site
  • Cronos eyes future
  • Eastern China expands port services
  • Hong Kong/EC customs deal
  • Zim/Norasia shuffle slots
  • Economies bring big profit for Malaysian giant
  • US shippers may still lose anti-trust immunity
  • BA opens World Cargocentre
  • Conference goes to KL
  • Double priority for Indonesia
  • GeoLogistics wins contract expansion
  • P&O Nedlloyd's losses roll on
  • Taca rules/rates refinements

Cargowebweb site
MAY 17, 1999
  • CMB out of liner shipping
  • KLM with 50 percent Martinair
  • Amsterdam-Rotterdam container express
  • NMBS boss favors privatization
  • Sea-Land to streamline inventory management
  • Air Canada and British Midland together to Amsterdam

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • ASA Consortium to Revamp Far East/Australia Services
  • MSC Given Nod to Call Chinese Ports
  • Korean Government Requires TSA to File Rate Hike

urgente online pressweb site
  • Plan de Marketing para la promoción mundial del transporte terrestre español
  • Correos empieza a comercializar los productos de Deutsche Bank
  • TNT prepara su propia compañía aérea de carga
  • Servicio "brunch" de Air France en el Concorde
  • Danzas inaugura una terminal de alta tecnología para América

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 17, 1999
  • M & S Tank Container Shipping (UK) entering Indian market
  • Evergreen and COSCO launch joint service
  • Garment exports up 7.3 per cent in dollar terms
  • US, Europe to push for trade 'warning system'
  • Remarkable rise in software exports
  • Bahrain seeks Indian investment in manufacturing sector
  • Railways to test freight prototype online information system
  • MPEDA asks Thai body to conduct study on aquaculture
  • India largest banana producer
  • Rubber Board's export cell to aid growers
  • Lhb to sell deluxe coaches to Rlys
  • India may drag EC to WTO over bedlinen dumping duty
  • Rising demand spark fears of PSF shortage
  • Bright future for Gujarat ports
  • New markets for basmati being tapped in Europe
  • ITPO holding two fairs
  • 11 mega power projects get duty sops
  • Saarc plans to form trade body for tea industry
  • Fieo alarmed at increasing anti-dumping cases
  • Optimism expressed in growing India-S. Africa trade ties
  • Special group on textiles for SAARC mooted
  • Duty sops on key telecom equipment withdrawn
  • Global tenders for SatCom project
  • PSL Holdings bags Rs 27-cr order
  • CII industrial mission off to Egypt

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • SA and US embark on trade pact talks
  • Status to launch Europe service in June
  • Agents object to 'strong-arm' CASS approach
  • 'South Africa's growth is a disgrace'
  • Can you credit it?
  • Sentinel gets serious about logistics
  • MITB invites industry input for draft skills development bill
  • Portnet Durban bids for world conference
  • Upgraded Durban airport is ready for JIA overflow
  • WHARF RAT
  • Bank Line agent
  • Five steps to expedite clearances at border posts
  • SCL helps carry medical supplies to Kosovo
  • Zambia gets tough on overloaders
  • Eastern Cape ports examine future niche opportunities
  • 'Economic growth is needed to boost EL harbour'
  • Fewer shipwrecks force cutbacks by Salvage Association
  • Getting acquainted
  • UAE feature
  • Capacity is the only constraint as air cargo traffic spirals
  • Slick transhipments compete with direct carriers
  • Airport expansion takes off
  • Customs formalities are simple
  • Groupage volumes are on the rise, says ECS
  • DPA sees volumes rise
  • Dubai plays an important role in FeDex operation
  • Sharjah plans new terminal as cargo volumes spiral
  • Access to west and east coast ports give Hamriyah the strategic edge
  • CT shippers fear possible moves to shut out direct foreign carriers
  • KLM adds capacity to Europe
  • Transport Expo postponed
  • Thrutainers celebrates 21-year milestone
  • Brazil's woes lead Varig to suspend SA service
  • DHL targets overborder trade
  • World prospects push up SA business confidence
  • Andy Price joins Maersk in Gauteng
  • Cheap chicken imports prompt call for anti-dumping action
  • Demand will exceed supply by 2000 - P&ON
  • EC gives Saf acquisition the thumbs up
  • 70-year old ADB McGregor moves with the times

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Enterprises in lay-up threat
    Enterprises Shipholding Corporation has stated it is ready to lay up as many as nine of its reefers in the next few weeks and continue operating only time chartered vessels in the face of collasped freight rates in the refrigerated sector.
  • US opens ports to Montenegro
    MONTENEGRAN government ships are to be allowed back into US ports, after Washington exempted the country from the ban on all Yugoslav vessels imposed after the outbreak of the Kosovo crisis, writes David Osler.
  • Union Naval's two shipyards sold to tycoon
    UNION Naval's two shipyards have been sold by Spain's leading bank BSCH to the Spanish tycoon Vicente Boluda, writes our Madrid Correspondent.
  • Wartsila buys control of Netherlands subsidiary
    TEN years on from its entry into the Dutch diesel engineering industry, Finnish-owned Wartsila NSD Corporation has assumed full control of subsidiary firm Wartsila NSD Nederland.
  • Greek demand fuels prices for older tonnage
    GREEK shipowners have splashed out more than $88m on secondhand tonnage recently, propelling sale and purchase activity to new heights.
  • Boost for West Coast Towing
    SWANSEA based towage company West Coast Towing Co (UK) received a substantial boost last week when a major contract with British Steel Shipping was formally renewed for a further five years, writes Jack Gaston.
  • FEFC set to abolish inland Europe tariffs
    THE Far Eastern Freight Conference may decide to formally abandon its European inland tariff when principals meet next week.
  • Second World War destroyer in the Medway
    BRITAIN'S last surviving Second World War destroyer has arrived in the Medway to an enthusiastic welcome from hundreds of onlookers, writes Jack Gaston.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 17, 1999
  • NOL set for rights issue
  • Vicente Boluda to acquire shipyard group
  • Felixstowe edges towards strike action
  • New prospective buyer for Kv'rner Floro
  • Argentine yard finds German white knight
  • Orskov takes over Danyards Fredrikshavn
  • ICTSI records 46 per cent first-quarter growth
  • UK port site attracts major port interest
  • Glasgow golf millionaire charters QE2
  • Oceanfast narrowly avoids sinking
  • Bulker grounding on Barrier Reef
  • SGS sets up maritime business unit
  • NZ deepwater port wins approval
  • Sea Malta commissions latest acquisition
  • Port strikes cost Chilean exporters millions
  • Dutch Customs to cut Rotterdam inspections
  • Nantong wins AP Moller repair orders
  • China Shipping Development selling more ships
  • Panamax drags Baltic Freight Index lower

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Railways heed call to Vancouver
  • Pacific lines release '99 business plan
  • Food aid logistics: More than some firms can stomach
  • Teamsters authorize strike against auto haulers
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics offering healthcare distribution cost analysis through Web
  • Low water levels may reduce freight loads on Great Lakes ships
  • US corn sweetener makers agree with ITR's ruling on Mexico
  • Wisconsin Central tabs BNSF's Michael W. Franke as executive vice president...
  • ...NYRR appoints W. Robert Bentley president...
  • ...and Mercury Air Cargo names J.R. "Butch" Bouchard president
  • Ships using Panama Canal face delays due to maintenance work
  • Pioneer Railcorp. buys Garden City Western Railway for $1.5 million
Transportation
  • Russia promises an intermodal law
  • Exel and Tibbett win 5-year contracts
  • JOC index falls, dragged down by recent high fliers
  • Manila passes airline rehabilitation plan
Maritime
  • Hanjin to add chassis in New York
  • Senate bill aims to reform Jones Act

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Railways heed call to Vancouver
  • Pacific lines release '99 business plan
  • Food aid logistics: More than some firms can stomach
  • Teamsters authorize strike against auto haulers
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics offering healthcare distribution cost analysis through Web
  • Low water levels may reduce freight loads on Great Lakes ships
  • US corn sweetener makers agree with ITR's ruling on Mexico
  • Wisconsin Central tabs BNSF's Michael W. Franke as executive vice president...
  • ...NYRR appoints W. Robert Bentley president...
  • ...and Mercury Air Cargo names J.R. "Butch" Bouchard president
  • Ships using Panama Canal face delays due to maintenance work
  • Pioneer Railcorp. buys Garden City Western Railway for $1.5 million
Transportation
  • Russia promises an intermodal law
  • Exel and Tibbett win 5-year contracts
  • JOC index falls, dragged down by recent high fliers
  • Manila passes airline rehabilitation plan
Maritime
  • Hanjin to add chassis in New York
  • Senate bill aims to reform Jones Act

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Railways heed call to Vancouver
  • Pacific lines release '99 business plan
  • Food aid logistics: More than some firms can stomach
  • Teamsters authorize strike against auto haulers
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics offering healthcare distribution cost analysis through Web
  • Low water levels may reduce freight loads on Great Lakes ships
  • US corn sweetener makers agree with ITR's ruling on Mexico
  • Wisconsin Central tabs BNSF's Michael W. Franke as executive vice president...
  • ...NYRR appoints W. Robert Bentley president...
  • ...and Mercury Air Cargo names J.R. "Butch" Bouchard president
  • Ships using Panama Canal face delays due to maintenance work
  • Pioneer Railcorp. buys Garden City Western Railway for $1.5 million
Transportation
  • Russia promises an intermodal law
  • Exel and Tibbett win 5-year contracts
  • JOC index falls, dragged down by recent high fliers
  • Manila passes airline rehabilitation plan
Maritime
  • Hanjin to add chassis in New York
  • Senate bill aims to reform Jones Act

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Un repreneur est recherché pour Brucargo Express
    La groupe néerlandais Wim Bosman a repris les activités de Rutges Aircargo. Il ne s'agit toutefois que des activités aux Pays-Bas. Dans les autres pays, un réseau sera mis sur pied, si possible avec les anciennes filiales européennes de Rutges en tant qu'agent, ou si nécessaire par des agences locales. Ceci signifie que Brucargo Express n'est pas concerné par la reprise de Rutges par Bosman. Mme Heidinga, administrateur judiciaire de Rutges Holding, nous a déclaré que des négociations en vue de la vente de la société belge sont en bonne voie.
  • "Scanwest", nouveau train complet d'ICF entre Bettembourg et Copenhague
    Dès mardi prochain 25 mai, Intercontainer-Interfrigo lance un nouveau train complet, le "Scanwest", entre le terminal luxembourgeois de Bettembourg et Copenhague. Il va de soi que ces deux terminaux servent de plaques tournantes et que des connexions vers d'autres pays d'Europe sont d'ores et déjà prévues. La fréquence est de deux trains par semaine dans chaque sens.
  • CMB a vendu l'AMI au groupe Bolloré
    Les négociations entamées il y a quelques semaines avec le groupe Bolloré ont finalement abouti: le groupe CMB lui a vendu sa filiale expédition internationale AMI. Cette évolution dans ce sens était attendue pour diverses raisons. D'une part, le groupe CMB s'étant complètement retiré du secteur des lignes régulières n'avait plus l'utilité de ce soutien. D'autre part, pour le groupe Bolloré, le réseau africain de l'AMI est complémentaire à celui dont il dispose déjà sur ce continent avec SDV. La transaction sera finalisée dans le courant des prochains jours.
  • La nouvelle plate-forme CLESUD vient d'être lancée
    Les dessertes internationales de la toute nouvelle plate-forme logistique baptisée CLESUD s'appuient sur la connexion à l'Europe du Nord via l'axe rhodanien, ainsi qu'à l'Espagne et à l'Italie via l'arc méditerranéen. Les promoteurs de cette opération affichent comme ambition de créer ainsi un pôle terrestre (routier et ferroviaire) complétant les atouts dont la région PACA (Provence, Alpes, Côte d'Azur) dispose déjà en maritime (port de Marseille-Fos) ainsi qu'en aérien (aéroport fret et passagers Marseille-Provence).

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 17, 1999
  • Marine Drilling Stock Hit by Anxiety Over Contract
    The stock of Marine Drilling Cos. Inc. reportedly fell sharply on May 17 amid nervousness that the company might miss a key contract deadline.
  • Warning of Oil Supply Crunch as Majors Cut Costs
    Cut-throat competition in a world oil business concentrated in the hands of supermajors reportedly may quickly cause a shortage in world oil supplies.
  • Tanker Rates Seen Stagnating at '99 levels in 2000
    With little regulatory pressure for scrapping ships, the tanker freight rate markets will reportedly remain depressed for two years, with brief periods of respite due to temporary events.
  • Eritrean Port Back to work After Ethiopia Bombing
    Eritrea's main Red Sea port of Massawa reportedly went back to work one day after it was bombed by Ethiopian fighter bombers.
  • China Pledges Free Navigation in South China Sea
    China reportedly pledged to ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea where it is locked in disputes with five other nations over ownership of islands.
  • Romanian Shipping firm Lays off 900 Sailors-Union
    Navrom Galati reportedly laid off half its total 1,800 sailors because of losses due to the blockage of the Danube by bridges wrecked during NATO air strikes.
  • Ship Loads may be Cut Due to Great Lakes Levels
    A drop in water levels to their lowest point in 30 years in the St. Lawrence Seaway system reportedly could lead to cuts in cargo limits on Great Lakes ships.
  • Zhenhua Wins $27 Million Equipment Orders
    Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery Co. reportedly signed contracts with two Canadian ports to supply container handling equipment worth a combined $27 million.
  • Has OPEC Tamed Wayward Venezuela
    Venezuela, long the black sheep of the Arab-dominated OPEC oil cartel, reportedly appears to have given up its challenge to the Middle Eastern petro-states for a bigger slice of the world oil market and, instead, fallen into line.
  • Brazil, Shell Discuss Better Oil Terms
    Brazil is reportedly negotiating with Royal Dutch Shell to improve oil exploration contract terms despite the company's recent move to reduce its investment interest in the country.
  • Newport News Implements Contract Wage Offer
    Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. reportedly defended its implementation of the wage portions of its "final" contract offer to United Steelworkers of America members after the union filed a formal complaint.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 1999
Feature
  • Panama Canal: waterway between east and west. Almost 90 years after being opened, the Panama Canal is the fastest and most economical route for many transport users in this region.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance has redeployed two of its trans-Pacific services to improve outbound services for China.
  • NYK now calls at Montreal in its new Canada Express Service.
  • APL is introducing its third trans-Atlantic service.
  • Libra launches a new conventional Europe-South America containership service with CSAV and Braztrans.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd add Adelaide to Eagle service.
  • WAL serves the port of Cotonou.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk plan to make New York & New Jersey into their new US east coast superhub.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA recorded a satisfactory 1998.
  • P&O Stena Line is pleased with its first quarter 1999 results.
  • The French carriers in the cross-Channel trade posted more or less satisfactory results for 1998.
  • DCL launches new service from the USA and in the Caribbean.
Ports and Terminals
  • Russia's ports recorded lower throughput volumes in 1998, but they hope for improved results this year with more government support.
  • MTL in Hong Kong is upgrading its IT systems.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The John Nurminen group recorded a satisfactory year in 1998.
  • ASG posted lower profits in this year's first quarter.
  • U-T continues to grow, having acquired twelve companies in a year.
  • The Hub Group earned considerably higher first quarter revenues.
Aviation
  • TNT Airways is ready for take-off. TNT plans to integrate its air operations in a separate company, and also take over Ansett Australia's airfreight sector.
  • Lufthansa reported record results for 1998 and has started 1999 well.
  • Kitty Hawk flies into Saturday for freight forwarders.
  • Airborne Express posted a lower than expected first quarter result.
  • Alitalia joins the North Atlantic alliance of KLM and NWA.
  • MASKargo makes a good start at Hahn airport in Germany.
  • Kales acts for Varig and Avioimpex in Switzerland.
  • EVA Air has placed orders for three B747-400 freighters.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 1999
Feature
  • Panama Canal: waterway between east and west. Almost 90 years after being opened, the Panama Canal is the fastest and most economical route for many transport users in this region.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance has redeployed two of its trans-Pacific services to improve outbound services for China.
  • NYK now calls at Montreal in its new Canada Express Service.
  • APL is introducing its third trans-Atlantic service.
  • Libra launches a new conventional Europe-South America containership service with CSAV and Braztrans.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd add Adelaide to Eagle service.
  • WAL serves the port of Cotonou.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk plan to make New York & New Jersey into their new US east coast superhub.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA recorded a satisfactory 1998.
  • P&O Stena Line is pleased with its first quarter 1999 results.
  • The French carriers in the cross-Channel trade posted more or less satisfactory results for 1998.
  • DCL launches new service from the USA and in the Caribbean.
Ports and Terminals
  • Russia's ports recorded lower throughput volumes in 1998, but they hope for improved results this year with more government support.
  • MTL in Hong Kong is upgrading its IT systems.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The John Nurminen group recorded a satisfactory year in 1998.
  • ASG posted lower profits in this year's first quarter.
  • U-T continues to grow, having acquired twelve companies in a year.
  • The Hub Group earned considerably higher first quarter revenues.
Aviation
  • TNT Airways is ready for take-off. TNT plans to integrate its air operations in a separate company, and also take over Ansett Australia's airfreight sector.
  • Lufthansa reported record results for 1998 and has started 1999 well.
  • Kitty Hawk flies into Saturday for freight forwarders.
  • Airborne Express posted a lower than expected first quarter result.
  • Alitalia joins the North Atlantic alliance of KLM and NWA.
  • MASKargo makes a good start at Hahn airport in Germany.
  • Kales acts for Varig and Avioimpex in Switzerland.
  • EVA Air has placed orders for three B747-400 freighters.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 1999
Feature
  • Panama Canal: waterway between east and west. Almost 90 years after being opened, the Panama Canal is the fastest and most economical route for many transport users in this region.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance has redeployed two of its trans-Pacific services to improve outbound services for China.
  • NYK now calls at Montreal in its new Canada Express Service.
  • APL is introducing its third trans-Atlantic service.
  • Libra launches a new conventional Europe-South America containership service with CSAV and Braztrans.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd add Adelaide to Eagle service.
  • WAL serves the port of Cotonou.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk plan to make New York & New Jersey into their new US east coast superhub.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA recorded a satisfactory 1998.
  • P&O Stena Line is pleased with its first quarter 1999 results.
  • The French carriers in the cross-Channel trade posted more or less satisfactory results for 1998.
  • DCL launches new service from the USA and in the Caribbean.
Ports and Terminals
  • Russia's ports recorded lower throughput volumes in 1998, but they hope for improved results this year with more government support.
  • MTL in Hong Kong is upgrading its IT systems.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The John Nurminen group recorded a satisfactory year in 1998.
  • ASG posted lower profits in this year's first quarter.
  • U-T continues to grow, having acquired twelve companies in a year.
  • The Hub Group earned considerably higher first quarter revenues.
Aviation
  • TNT Airways is ready for take-off. TNT plans to integrate its air operations in a separate company, and also take over Ansett Australia's airfreight sector.
  • Lufthansa reported record results for 1998 and has started 1999 well.
  • Kitty Hawk flies into Saturday for freight forwarders.
  • Airborne Express posted a lower than expected first quarter result.
  • Alitalia joins the North Atlantic alliance of KLM and NWA.
  • MASKargo makes a good start at Hahn airport in Germany.
  • Kales acts for Varig and Avioimpex in Switzerland.
  • EVA Air has placed orders for three B747-400 freighters.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 1999
Feature
  • Panama Canal: waterway between east and west. Almost 90 years after being opened, the Panama Canal is the fastest and most economical route for many transport users in this region.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance has redeployed two of its trans-Pacific services to improve outbound services for China.
  • NYK now calls at Montreal in its new Canada Express Service.
  • APL is introducing its third trans-Atlantic service.
  • Libra launches a new conventional Europe-South America containership service with CSAV and Braztrans.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd add Adelaide to Eagle service.
  • WAL serves the port of Cotonou.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk plan to make New York & New Jersey into their new US east coast superhub.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA recorded a satisfactory 1998.
  • P&O Stena Line is pleased with its first quarter 1999 results.
  • The French carriers in the cross-Channel trade posted more or less satisfactory results for 1998.
  • DCL launches new service from the USA and in the Caribbean.
Ports and Terminals
  • Russia's ports recorded lower throughput volumes in 1998, but they hope for improved results this year with more government support.
  • MTL in Hong Kong is upgrading its IT systems.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The John Nurminen group recorded a satisfactory year in 1998.
  • ASG posted lower profits in this year's first quarter.
  • U-T continues to grow, having acquired twelve companies in a year.
  • The Hub Group earned considerably higher first quarter revenues.
Aviation
  • TNT Airways is ready for take-off. TNT plans to integrate its air operations in a separate company, and also take over Ansett Australia's airfreight sector.
  • Lufthansa reported record results for 1998 and has started 1999 well.
  • Kitty Hawk flies into Saturday for freight forwarders.
  • Airborne Express posted a lower than expected first quarter result.
  • Alitalia joins the North Atlantic alliance of KLM and NWA.
  • MASKargo makes a good start at Hahn airport in Germany.
  • Kales acts for Varig and Avioimpex in Switzerland.
  • EVA Air has placed orders for three B747-400 freighters.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 1999
Feature
  • Panama Canal: waterway between east and west. Almost 90 years after being opened, the Panama Canal is the fastest and most economical route for many transport users in this region.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance has redeployed two of its trans-Pacific services to improve outbound services for China.
  • NYK now calls at Montreal in its new Canada Express Service.
  • APL is introducing its third trans-Atlantic service.
  • Libra launches a new conventional Europe-South America containership service with CSAV and Braztrans.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd add Adelaide to Eagle service.
  • WAL serves the port of Cotonou.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk plan to make New York & New Jersey into their new US east coast superhub.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA recorded a satisfactory 1998.
  • P&O Stena Line is pleased with its first quarter 1999 results.
  • The French carriers in the cross-Channel trade posted more or less satisfactory results for 1998.
  • DCL launches new service from the USA and in the Caribbean.
Ports and Terminals
  • Russia's ports recorded lower throughput volumes in 1998, but they hope for improved results this year with more government support.
  • MTL in Hong Kong is upgrading its IT systems.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The John Nurminen group recorded a satisfactory year in 1998.
  • ASG posted lower profits in this year's first quarter.
  • U-T continues to grow, having acquired twelve companies in a year.
  • The Hub Group earned considerably higher first quarter revenues.
Aviation
  • TNT Airways is ready for take-off. TNT plans to integrate its air operations in a separate company, and also take over Ansett Australia's airfreight sector.
  • Lufthansa reported record results for 1998 and has started 1999 well.
  • Kitty Hawk flies into Saturday for freight forwarders.
  • Airborne Express posted a lower than expected first quarter result.
  • Alitalia joins the North Atlantic alliance of KLM and NWA.
  • MASKargo makes a good start at Hahn airport in Germany.
  • Kales acts for Varig and Avioimpex in Switzerland.
  • EVA Air has placed orders for three B747-400 freighters.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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