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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
SHIPPING
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
PORTS
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
PORTS
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
SHIPPING
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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Always on board with you
SHIPYARDS
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
PORTS
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
DEFENCE
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
ENVIRONMENT
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
SHIPPING
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
MARITIME SERVICES
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
SHIPPING
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
PORTS
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
PORTS
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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