Nato bombs rain down on Serbia PRESSURE was growing last night on Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic to back down on Kosovo, as a second wave of Nato airstrikes was launched.
RFA ship heading home after delivering supplies A ROYAL Fleet Auxilliary vessel is steaming back from the Adriatic after delivering supplies and equipment for the proposed Nato peacekeeping force in Kosovo.
Profits dip 8% at Hutchison Port Holdings Pre-tax profits at Hutchison Whampoa's ports division, Hutchison Port Holdings, fell 8% last year to HK$4.54bn (US$586.5m) from HK$4.94bn in 1997.
Farstad appoints new director Norway's Farstad Shipping has announced the appointment of Karl Johan Bakken as director in charge of marketing and operations.
Torm and Lasco link up in handysize bulker pool TWO bulk carrier pooling deals were yesterday unveiled by Denmark's Torm and the US' Lasco Shipping, continuing the industry's trend to consolidation in the face of poor freight markets.
India port workers threaten strike over private deals INDIA'S port and dock workers are considering strike action over plans for the country's 11 major port trusts to rope in private enterprise to build new and modern facilities, writes Shirish Nadkarni, India Correspon-dent.
EU concern over subsidies on cabotage The European Commission fears subsidies on cabotage trades in Italy and France are being used to distort competition.
Double launch for P&O P&O Nedlloyd celebrates a double event today with the respective launching and handing over of two of its latest Arica class vessels, the P&O Nedlloyd Singapore and the P&O Nedlloyd Seoul at German shipbuilder Flender Werft.
Dubois: l'alliance E1 durera "au moins" jusqu'en 2002 Le groupe Dubois a connu d'excellentes évolutions au niveau de la logistique et des transports européens en 1998. Et Patrick Dubois, PDG du groupe, est confiant pour l'avenir. Le rachat d'un important partenaire - la division terrestre de Nedlloyd - ne l'inquiète pas outre mesure. Les engagements seront tenus au moins jusqu'en juin 2002 et l'alliance E1 continue même à évoluer, avec la création d'un bureau de consultance logistique baptisé E1 Flowmaster. Dubois n'exclut toutefois pas - à terme - un changement de partenaire et dit à ce sujet "ne pas avoir d'états d'âme".
La CMB se retire de la navigation de ligne en vendant Transinsular La vente de la participation de 100% dans l'armement portugais Transinsular au manutentionnaire et armateur de ligne portugais Empresa de Trafego en Estiva met un terme aux activités de ligne du groupe maritime belge CMB. Selon des sources bien informées du milieu financier, la vente générerait un montant de 2,7 mia. de BEF (66,9 mio. d'EUR), de sorte que la CMB réaliserait une plus-value de plus d'un milliard de BEF. Les deux parties ont signé un accord de principe et l'opération devrait être bouclée en avril après une radioscopie de Transinsular par l'acquéreur.
CMA-CGM a dégagé un bénéfice de 199 mio. de FRF en 1998 Pour l'exercice 1998, le groupe CMA-CGM a dégagé un résultat net de 199 millions de FRF (30 mio. d'EUR). Par rapport à l'exercice 1997, la progression est de 211%. Le chiffre d'affaires affiche une hausse de 8% et le trafic en TEU de 9%. Des chiffres que le président Tristan Vieljeux présente comme très encourageants pour l'avenir du groupe.
La semaine de travail dans le transport routier à l'agenda du conseil européen Les ministres européens du Transport se pencheront lundi prochain à Bruxelles une fois de plus sur la stimulation du transport combiné de marchandises, les temps de travail dans le transport routier et la question de savoir si les autobus d'une longueur de 15 mètres seront autorisés dans tous les Etats de l'UE. En ce qui concerne le transport combiné, le débat se concentrera sur deux propositions de modifications des directives 106/1992 et 53/1996 introduites par la Commission européenne. Les modifications doivent rendre ce type de transport plus attrayant. Les mesures d'encouragement ont entre autres trait à une exemption des interdictions existantes de circulation dans un certain nombre d'Etats-membres.
Wilhelmsen Lines, Wallenius Lines Merge Wilhelmsen Lines created a joint operating firm with Wallenius Lines to run what it said was the world's biggest fleet of car transport ships and Ro-Ro vessels. The new company, to be owned 50/50 by the two firms, would operate more than 70 vessels and has 10 more under construction for delivery in 1999 and 2000, together with options for other new vessels. Wilhelmsen and Wallenius, which is family owned, would continue to own their respective vessels after the new company became fully operational on July 1. Wilhelmsen said that "this creates the world's biggest shipping group within transport for all types of rolling cargoes, together with container capacity in certain markets."
Damen Buys $25M Stake In Romanian Yard Damen Shipyards Group has reportedly bought a majority stake in Romanian Danube-based shipyard Santierul Naval Galati. The State Ownership Fund (FPS) sold 51 percent from its total 70.53 percent in Santierul Naval Galati for $25 million dollars. The amount includes a five-year investment program to be run by the Dutch investor. "We will upgrade Galati shipyard in the next five years to be able to face the international competition," Damen general manager Herman Quast said.
Suez Canal Receipts At $156.4 Million Egypt earned $156.4 million in January from Suez Canal receipts, the same as in December, 1998. The receipts were $145.0 million in January, 1998, it said. The December figure was adjusted from $155.4.
Drybulk Freight: Flat Conditions Persist Flat conditions persisted in the Capesize and Panamax sectors of the dry cargo freight market and prospects for owners as Easter holidays approached were not very encouraging, brokers said. A reasonable volume of fresh grain orders was reported but brokers doubted these would affect the market materially while Panamax orders from the Continent appeared to have dwindled, resulting in more tonnage ballasting to the U.S. Gulf. The failure of some Panamaxes on subjects in the Atlantic was another negative factor, brokers said. The Baltic Freight Index (BFI) fell six points to 957 and the Baltic Panamax Index dropped 11 points to 976, while the Baltic Handy Index gained four points to 764, although the weakening trend in South America was reflected in the decline of the Brazil/Continent trial grain route to $16.13 from $16.66.
Med Tanker Rates Firm Up Clean tanker rates have firmed, especially in the Mediterranean, shipping brokers said last week. Rates for 33,000 ton cargoes between Europe and the U.S. rose from W180 to W190 while 30,000 ton gas oil movements paid W140 to the U.K./Continent and W130 to the Mediterranean. But the struggling Middle East market has seen further falls, with vessels from 27,500 tons to 45,000 tons fixing at W130 into India. Poor demand for long-haul voyages and lack of westward interest has withered levels. Rates for larger ships have collapsed still further with 65,000 ton cargoes going at W105 and 85,000 tonrs paying W90 on Red Sea to Asia voyages.
Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
"K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
Varig drops flights to Zurich.
Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
Ansett records leap in profit.
Airborne is expanding in Europe.
TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
AMA is expanding its services.
DHL records good growth in Asia.
China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
Nittsu launches hazardous service.
Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
"K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
Varig drops flights to Zurich.
Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
Ansett records leap in profit.
Airborne is expanding in Europe.
TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
AMA is expanding its services.
DHL records good growth in Asia.
China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
Nittsu launches hazardous service.
Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
"K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
Varig drops flights to Zurich.
Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
Ansett records leap in profit.
Airborne is expanding in Europe.
TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
AMA is expanding its services.
DHL records good growth in Asia.
China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
Nittsu launches hazardous service.
Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
"K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
Varig drops flights to Zurich.
Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
Ansett records leap in profit.
Airborne is expanding in Europe.
TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
AMA is expanding its services.
DHL records good growth in Asia.
China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
Nittsu launches hazardous service.
Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
"K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
Varig drops flights to Zurich.
Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
Ansett records leap in profit.
Airborne is expanding in Europe.
TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
AMA is expanding its services.
DHL records good growth in Asia.
China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
Nittsu launches hazardous service.
Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
"K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
Varig drops flights to Zurich.
Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
Ansett records leap in profit.
Airborne is expanding in Europe.
TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
AMA is expanding its services.
DHL records good growth in Asia.
China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
Nittsu launches hazardous service.
Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
"K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
Varig drops flights to Zurich.
Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
Ansett records leap in profit.
Airborne is expanding in Europe.
TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
AMA is expanding its services.
DHL records good growth in Asia.
China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
Nittsu launches hazardous service.
Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
"K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
Varig drops flights to Zurich.
Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
Ansett records leap in profit.
Airborne is expanding in Europe.
TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
AMA is expanding its services.
DHL records good growth in Asia.
China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
Nittsu launches hazardous service.
Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
"K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
Varig drops flights to Zurich.
Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
Ansett records leap in profit.
Airborne is expanding in Europe.
TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
AMA is expanding its services.
DHL records good growth in Asia.
China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
Nittsu launches hazardous service.
Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
"K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
Varig drops flights to Zurich.
Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
Ansett records leap in profit.
Airborne is expanding in Europe.
TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
AMA is expanding its services.
DHL records good growth in Asia.
China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
Nittsu launches hazardous service.
Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
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