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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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INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
PORTS
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
SHIPPING
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
INDUSTRY
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
SEAFARERS
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
TRADE
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
TRANSPORTATION
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
LOGISTICS
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
SHIPPING
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
SHIPPING
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
PORTS
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
SHIPPING
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
PORTS
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
SHIPPING
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
SHIPPING
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
TRADE
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
NEWS
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
SHIPPING
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
PORTS
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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
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
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
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