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BRIEFS

May 28, 1999

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore to maintain share of global repair market
But margins will come under pressure with competition from lower-cost shipyards
Sun Vista insurers dispute KL order to remove wreck
HK register to penalise owners of substandard ships

Air and Land Transport

E-commerce will spur industry growth
Strategic alliances between postal and express operators the other drivingforce: survey
AirTran calls for anti-trust probe of Delta Air Lines
JAS may cut more domestic flights
US safety board urges changes for MD-11 autopilot
Cargo a lever for open skies: US official
China's first high-speed train rolls off production line

Features

Push for quality intensifies
Various authorities are promoting a responsible attitude towards self-regulation by the maritime sector as a whole

Columns

Iran Armanat case: important implications for shipowners

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore to maintain share of global repair market
But margins will come under pressure with competition from lower-cost shipyards
Sun Vista insurers dispute KL order to remove wreck
HK register to penalise owners of substandard ships

Air and Land Transport

E-commerce will spur industry growth
Strategic alliances between postal and express operators the other drivingforce: survey
AirTran calls for anti-trust probe of Delta Air Lines
JAS may cut more domestic flights
US safety board urges changes for MD-11 autopilot
Cargo a lever for open skies: US official
China's first high-speed train rolls off production line

Features

Push for quality intensifies
Various authorities are promoting a responsible attitude towards self-regulation by the maritime sector as a whole

Columns

Iran Armanat case: important implications for shipowners

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore to maintain share of global repair market
But margins will come under pressure with competition from lower-cost shipyards
Sun Vista insurers dispute KL order to remove wreck
HK register to penalise owners of substandard ships

Air and Land Transport

E-commerce will spur industry growth
Strategic alliances between postal and express operators the other drivingforce: survey
AirTran calls for anti-trust probe of Delta Air Lines
JAS may cut more domestic flights
US safety board urges changes for MD-11 autopilot
Cargo a lever for open skies: US official
China's first high-speed train rolls off production line

Features

Push for quality intensifies
Various authorities are promoting a responsible attitude towards self-regulation by the maritime sector as a whole

Columns

Iran Armanat case: important implications for shipowners

Shipping Times

Shipping News

S'pore to maintain share of global repair market
But margins will come under pressure with competition from lower-cost shipyards
Sun Vista insurers dispute KL order to remove wreck
HK register to penalise owners of substandard ships

Air and Land Transport

E-commerce will spur industry growth
Strategic alliances between postal and express operators the other drivingforce: survey
AirTran calls for anti-trust probe of Delta Air Lines
JAS may cut more domestic flights
US safety board urges changes for MD-11 autopilot
Cargo a lever for open skies: US official
China's first high-speed train rolls off production line

Features

Push for quality intensifies
Various authorities are promoting a responsible attitude towards self-regulation by the maritime sector as a whole

Columns

Iran Armanat case: important implications for shipowners

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GSI shipbuilder gets busy with global orders Small-lot shippers receive the Nittsu treatment Fesco expands Pac service Xi'an goods yard enters new phase of development Maersk halts FlexCon service Contship shuffles top team BNSF restructure to scythe 1,400 from job ranks ESC, EC consider Taca options Carriers adjust ECSA service Norasia steps lightly into Asia CN wins new contract United plans daily, direct Denver-London route Copa goes for Boeing dozen World of problems for Harris Miami set for new cargo centre BA profit/revenue as expected Emery Worldwide wins Manufacturers' contract Evergreen and Hyundai snare Toyota contract Railway union wins approval US Customs nears ACE funding

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MAY 27, 1999
Row about Flanders Container Terminal Akai centralises European distribution in Antwerp Another rail shuttle comes to grief Rabobank disposes of transport H.T. Holland Terminals doubles capacity Highest appreciation for Lufthansa web site

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Nittsu to Commence Consolidation Service to Dubai Yangming Launches Ninth Service on Pacific Trades ECL Reports 64% Profit Decline for FY1998 STB Formally Approves CN/IC Merger

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Comienza la huelga del transporte discrecional en Baleares Manifestación marina contra los depósitos de combustible en Arousa Recargo ecológico en el impuesto de circulación de Madrid El transporte de mercancías peligrosas El Peugeot 206, "Mejor coche del año" en Francia TACV vuela de Las Palmas a Cabo Verde

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MAY 26, 1999
B.C. Ferries launches second cat ... but faces future vessel shortage B.C.'s second fast ferry has been launched by Premier Glen Clark and Gordon Wilson, minister responsible for B.C. Ferry Corporation--with little public reference to the problems that have plagued the program. Meantime, B.C. Liberals have made public a report showing that the corporation's shipbuilding program is way behind schedule Kvaerner exit decision "a couple of months away" ... and Marti Saarikangas has still to make an offer Cal Dive completes fast track field development for Santa Fe Snyder

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Solo Gioia Tauro e La Spezia sfuggono alla crisi di traffico La recessione si abbatte sul sistema portuale Da settembre pronte le polizze di Axa Sardinia Ferries attacca Tirrenia

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Taiwanese charterer in 'financial difficulties' A prominent Taiwanese dry bulk charterer National Shipping Agency Corporation is in financial difficulties and redelivering ships ahead of schedule, according to reports in the London market, write Tony Gray and Emily Redding. Clubs set to form first supermutual Two of the strongest P&I clubs within the International Group - the Standard Club and the Britannia Club - could join forces to create the industry's first marine supermutual, following a preliminary agreement between their management companies to merge. Moody's lowers Global Ocean Carriers rating The rating on Global Ocean Carriers' junk bonds has been downgraded due to concern about the outcome of the dry cargo operator's restructuring strategy. Finnlines hit by decline in Russian transit traffic FINNLINES' profits before taxes was E18.8m ($20m) in the first fourmonths of this year compared with E109.3m in 1998. Dockwise delivery Dockwise, the Belgian heavy transport firm has successfully delivered a power barge newbuilding from her builders in Singapore to the Indian subcontinent. Built at Singmarine for Wartsila NSD, the 9,500 ton floating power plant was transported to Chittagong in Bangladesh, from where it will be towed up-river towards Haripur. Dockwise's heavy transport carrier Tern completed the transportation of the cargo, which included a support barge, in a period of five days. Operators hold back from the urge to merge OPERATORS in the chemical tanker trades are holding back from the merger mania sweeping other sections of the maritime and oil complex - and are even being super-cautious over entering pooling arrangements. OTAL annual results OTAL has taken delivery of its first new building and reported improved annual results. Kindia is the first of two 1,600 teu containerships being built for the group by South Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries. The West African shipping group, based in London, revealed it had made record pre-tax profits of $6.34m in 1998, up from $2.2m a year earlier, as turnover reached $148m from $131m. OTAL's Bob Bains said the developments were a testament to the group's strength in its specialist trades. India in Rs30bn plan for new container berths THE Mumbai Port Trust has earmarked an investment of Rs30bn ($706m) for the construction of three container berths, projecting 800 m out into the sea.

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MAY 27, 1999
HDW shareholders talk to Celsius Standard and Britannia to merge Interest grows in Isle of Grain DMR/Cegielski merger moves closer Japanese builders see results plunge Brazil probes container terminal operators Croatia plans newbuilding programme Carriers rally against port fee proposal Victory at court lifts Birka interim results SCI plans joint venture with GP Enterprise Sino-German co-operation at Liangyungang Coastal vessels exempted from Indian light dues Croatia continues its maritime links Venezuela grants port concessions Japan's ports are falling behind, says Fairplay Dry freight indices lose up to 20 points

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Group hikes rates on S. America west coast
ANZDL adding Seattle as port of call; US-Australia trade competition intensifies
FedEx cuts rates up to 30% for Singapore shippers
Hong Kong takes neutral stance as US debates stricter export controls
Austria bans Monsanto-produced genetically modified corn
Canada, US report progress in salmon talks
US jobless claims unchanged in latest week
German utilities sell communications business to Deutsche Bank
Norsk Hydro, Statoil agree on takeover of Norway's Saga Petroleum
Refiner to pay $4.4 million for blast that killed 6

Transportation

Railtrack: Regulations hinder efforts
Enforcement endorsed to boost truck, bus safety
Brazil's Varig Air appoints pilot to take over cargo unit

Maritime

Seaway aims to win grain traffic from rails
Cleveland's profit push fuels port's expansion
Transshipment port on Malta headed for privatization
Cargo volumes decline 2.2% at 10 Gulf Coast seaports
Ship group confirms Asia-Europe rate hike
Evergreen presses for new accord in US-S. America lanes

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Group hikes rates on S. America west coast
ANZDL adding Seattle as port of call; US-Australia trade competition intensifies
FedEx cuts rates up to 30% for Singapore shippers
Hong Kong takes neutral stance as US debates stricter export controls
Austria bans Monsanto-produced genetically modified corn
Canada, US report progress in salmon talks
US jobless claims unchanged in latest week
German utilities sell communications business to Deutsche Bank
Norsk Hydro, Statoil agree on takeover of Norway's Saga Petroleum
Refiner to pay $4.4 million for blast that killed 6

Transportation

Railtrack: Regulations hinder efforts
Enforcement endorsed to boost truck, bus safety
Brazil's Varig Air appoints pilot to take over cargo unit

Maritime

Seaway aims to win grain traffic from rails
Cleveland's profit push fuels port's expansion
Transshipment port on Malta headed for privatization
Cargo volumes decline 2.2% at 10 Gulf Coast seaports
Ship group confirms Asia-Europe rate hike
Evergreen presses for new accord in US-S. America lanes

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Group hikes rates on S. America west coast
ANZDL adding Seattle as port of call; US-Australia trade competition intensifies
FedEx cuts rates up to 30% for Singapore shippers
Hong Kong takes neutral stance as US debates stricter export controls
Austria bans Monsanto-produced genetically modified corn
Canada, US report progress in salmon talks
US jobless claims unchanged in latest week
German utilities sell communications business to Deutsche Bank
Norsk Hydro, Statoil agree on takeover of Norway's Saga Petroleum
Refiner to pay $4.4 million for blast that killed 6

Transportation

Railtrack: Regulations hinder efforts
Enforcement endorsed to boost truck, bus safety
Brazil's Varig Air appoints pilot to take over cargo unit

Maritime

Seaway aims to win grain traffic from rails
Cleveland's profit push fuels port's expansion
Transshipment port on Malta headed for privatization
Cargo volumes decline 2.2% at 10 Gulf Coast seaports
Ship group confirms Asia-Europe rate hike
Evergreen presses for new accord in US-S. America lanes

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Le désenclavement des terminaux à containers de la Rive gauche impliquerait un tunnel ferroviaire au Liefkenshoek Théoriquement, c'est vers la fin de 2001 qu'une première section du 3e terminal à containers à marée, implanté en bordure de la future darse au sud du village de Doel, sera opérationnelle. Dès 2002, plusieurs centaines de milliers de containers y seront manutentionnés dans le cadre des trafics propres à l'armement MSC, qui devraient atteindre à cette époque un million de TEU. En considérant qu'une partie de ce trafic maritime est destiné ou est en provenance des Pays-Bas, d'Allemagne, de Suisse et d'autres régions de l'Est, se pose la question de la desserte ferroviaire de l'ensemble des terminaux qui borderont ladite darse. Il s'agit d'un sujet de première préoccupation au sein de la SNCB Louis Dreyfus Citrus construit un terminal pour jus de fruits concentrés à Gand Le groupe Louis Dreyfus Citrus, troisième producteur de jus d'orange au monde, a décidé de construire son propre terminal dans le port de Gand, par où transite déjà une partie de ses concentrés de jus d'orange brésilien destinés au marché européen. Selon des informations confirmées par des sources portuaires locales, l'investissement se monterait à quelque 800 millions de BEF (20 mio. d'EUR) et la nouvelle installation devrait être opérationnelle en novembre prochain. A terme, quelque 200.000 tonnes de concentrés du groupe Dreyfus devraient passer par le port flamand. Avec la venue de LD Citrus, Gand confirme sa position de premier rang parmi les ports européens pour les trafics de jus de fruit et compense le retour de Tropicana vers Zeebrugge. La Bifa négocie à nouveau avec le Clecat Trois années après que l'organisation britannique des expéditeurs Bifa (British International Freight Association) a quitté le comité de liaison entre le secteur européen de l'expédition et les institutions européennes du Clecat, il semblerait qu'il y ait à nouveau des efforts de rapprochement, annonce le quotidien Lloyd's List. C'est la stratégie présentée par le nouveau président de la Bifa, Colin Beaumont, lors de la dernière réunion annuelle de l'association. Il y a ajouté que la restructuration de la gestion de l'organisation devrait permettre de s'adapter davantage à l'environnement changeant. De nouveaux accords de coopération devraient permettre d'améliorer la compétitivité. Fernand Huts : "J'ai un contrat de concession qui prévoit les trafics ro/ro..." "Nous n'avons pas approché Cobelfret, mais c'est l'inverse, car las d'attendre de la place en suffisance pour leur trafic. Ce transfert de services ferry crée la polémique alors qu'il n'y a aucun problème. Notre concession pour le FCT, signée par la MBZ, stipule clairement que cette dernière s'engage à construire un quai de retour pour trafic roulier et qu'à ses frais, elle implantera le long de notre grand quai une plate-forme ro/ro, ceci sans qu'il soit précisé de délai quant à la construction." C'est ce qu'a déclaré Fernand Huts, le patron du groupe Katoen Natie/Seaport/FCT, lors d'une conférence de presse donnée hier après midi.

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MAY 27, 1999
NK To Stay Non-Profit Course Despite mounting pressures to merge or demutualize societies, ClassNK, Japan's shipping classification society reportedly intends to remain a non-profit making and independent body. Preussag In Talks To Form Shipbuilding Alliance Preussag AG is reported to be discussing a shipbuilding alliance -- which would include HDW -- with Sweden's group Celsius. World's Largest Mutual Marine Insurer Formed The world's largest mutual marine insurer -- or Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Club -- is set to be created this summer after a management company acquisition. The manager of the Standard P&I Club reportedly will acquire the manager of the Britannia Club -- the third largest club -- with the intention of merging the two clubs. Asia To Europe Shipping Rates Could Pick Up Container shipping rates from Asia to Europe could be lifted in the second half of 1999 as millennium-related imports put an extra squeeze on limited ship space. In fact, carriers may introduce a temporary rates surcharge on westbound sailings during the peak second half period. Possible Strike Has Shippers Looking Skyward The possibility of the first dockworkers strike on the U.S. West Coast in 28 years has shippers looking to air cargo as a back-up. The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) began negotiations here last week on a new three-year contract for 14,500 West Coast dockworkers. To date, though, the tone has not been positive. Passenger Lines Agree To Merger Passenger shipping firm ANEK Lines reportedly has agreed to merge with Rethymniaki. Dispute Arises Over Fate Of Sunken Cruise Ship Maritime authorities and insurers are reported to be at odds regarding the removal of the Sun Vista, the luxury cruise liner that caught fire and sank off the Malaysian last week. Apparently, Malaysian maritime leaders are demanding that Sun Cruises remove the sunken from the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Insurers claim the ship is outside Malaysia's jurisdiction -- in international waters --and poses no hazard. NCL To Buy Cruise Ship For $351 NCL Holding is reported to be ordering a $351 million cruise ship from Lloyd Werft while taking an option for a second costing $334 million. The first ship will have a capacity for 2,000 beds and is due for delivery in 2001.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Hope for the transit systems. Various moves are afoot to save the TIR carnet and the Common or Community Transit regime in Europe.

Maritime

"K" Line of Japan increased revenues and net income in 1998 despite the Asian crisis.
P&O Nedlloyd improves its service to Canada.
Lykes Lines and TMM add Charleston to their Atlantic service.
Maersk Line serves the Asia-South Africa trade within Safari.
X-Press offers BMX service alone and offers Gulf service weekly.
HUAL upgrades its fleet with the addition of "HUAL Transporter".
Stena reports a slight improvement in its first quarter.
The CCAF in France demands a single, uniform shipping register.
Intertanko's annual report reveals an improved financial situation.
New publications: Lloyd's Maritime Directory 1999; Shipbroking and Chartering Practice; ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1998.

Ports and Terminals

AAPA applauds the passage of WRDA '99 for US navigation channels.
Amsterdam city has approved the new Ceres box terminal project.
Calendar of events: Asia Ports & Shipping Conference, Hong Kong.

Forwarding & Logistics

AEI's first quarter result was affected by European operations.
GAC and ACE buy Inter Forward's network in Asia.
DFDS acquires DanTransport.
Klaus-Michael K'hne buys back Viag shares in the KN group.
Fracht FWO forms alliance with DNA.
Circle sells New Zealand perishables unit, and names Israeli partner.

Aviation

Emirates' SkyChain: an information pipeline. An innovative new information system has been developed by Emirates Skycargo for integrated airfreight logistics.
Air Canada will soon serve Taipei.
Emirates plans flights to Munich.
UAL Cargo wants to boost flights to Manila to five per week.
The takeover of 100% of Martinair by KLM will not take place.
Northwest/Continental cooperate in the express package sector.
Mercury Air Group posted mixed figures in its third quarter.
Cargolux will continue to function as "the forwarders' airline".
ATC Aviation Services is Swiss agent for Kuwait Airways Cargo.
Airnautic France represents Air New Zealand and Avialeasing Uzbekistan.
BAX posts an improved first quarter.
UPS records a big jump in profit.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Hope for the transit systems. Various moves are afoot to save the TIR carnet and the Common or Community Transit regime in Europe.

Maritime

"K" Line of Japan increased revenues and net income in 1998 despite the Asian crisis.
P&O Nedlloyd improves its service to Canada.
Lykes Lines and TMM add Charleston to their Atlantic service.
Maersk Line serves the Asia-South Africa trade within Safari.
X-Press offers BMX service alone and offers Gulf service weekly.
HUAL upgrades its fleet with the addition of "HUAL Transporter".
Stena reports a slight improvement in its first quarter.
The CCAF in France demands a single, uniform shipping register.
Intertanko's annual report reveals an improved financial situation.
New publications: Lloyd's Maritime Directory 1999; Shipbroking and Chartering Practice; ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1998.

Ports and Terminals

AAPA applauds the passage of WRDA '99 for US navigation channels.
Amsterdam city has approved the new Ceres box terminal project.
Calendar of events: Asia Ports & Shipping Conference, Hong Kong.

Forwarding & Logistics

AEI's first quarter result was affected by European operations.
GAC and ACE buy Inter Forward's network in Asia.
DFDS acquires DanTransport.
Klaus-Michael K'hne buys back Viag shares in the KN group.
Fracht FWO forms alliance with DNA.
Circle sells New Zealand perishables unit, and names Israeli partner.

Aviation

Emirates' SkyChain: an information pipeline. An innovative new information system has been developed by Emirates Skycargo for integrated airfreight logistics.
Air Canada will soon serve Taipei.
Emirates plans flights to Munich.
UAL Cargo wants to boost flights to Manila to five per week.
The takeover of 100% of Martinair by KLM will not take place.
Northwest/Continental cooperate in the express package sector.
Mercury Air Group posted mixed figures in its third quarter.
Cargolux will continue to function as "the forwarders' airline".
ATC Aviation Services is Swiss agent for Kuwait Airways Cargo.
Airnautic France represents Air New Zealand and Avialeasing Uzbekistan.
BAX posts an improved first quarter.
UPS records a big jump in profit.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Hope for the transit systems. Various moves are afoot to save the TIR carnet and the Common or Community Transit regime in Europe.

Maritime

"K" Line of Japan increased revenues and net income in 1998 despite the Asian crisis.
P&O Nedlloyd improves its service to Canada.
Lykes Lines and TMM add Charleston to their Atlantic service.
Maersk Line serves the Asia-South Africa trade within Safari.
X-Press offers BMX service alone and offers Gulf service weekly.
HUAL upgrades its fleet with the addition of "HUAL Transporter".
Stena reports a slight improvement in its first quarter.
The CCAF in France demands a single, uniform shipping register.
Intertanko's annual report reveals an improved financial situation.
New publications: Lloyd's Maritime Directory 1999; Shipbroking and Chartering Practice; ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1998.

Ports and Terminals

AAPA applauds the passage of WRDA '99 for US navigation channels.
Amsterdam city has approved the new Ceres box terminal project.
Calendar of events: Asia Ports & Shipping Conference, Hong Kong.

Forwarding & Logistics

AEI's first quarter result was affected by European operations.
GAC and ACE buy Inter Forward's network in Asia.
DFDS acquires DanTransport.
Klaus-Michael K'hne buys back Viag shares in the KN group.
Fracht FWO forms alliance with DNA.
Circle sells New Zealand perishables unit, and names Israeli partner.

Aviation

Emirates' SkyChain: an information pipeline. An innovative new information system has been developed by Emirates Skycargo for integrated airfreight logistics.
Air Canada will soon serve Taipei.
Emirates plans flights to Munich.
UAL Cargo wants to boost flights to Manila to five per week.
The takeover of 100% of Martinair by KLM will not take place.
Northwest/Continental cooperate in the express package sector.
Mercury Air Group posted mixed figures in its third quarter.
Cargolux will continue to function as "the forwarders' airline".
ATC Aviation Services is Swiss agent for Kuwait Airways Cargo.
Airnautic France represents Air New Zealand and Avialeasing Uzbekistan.
BAX posts an improved first quarter.
UPS records a big jump in profit.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Hope for the transit systems. Various moves are afoot to save the TIR carnet and the Common or Community Transit regime in Europe.

Maritime

"K" Line of Japan increased revenues and net income in 1998 despite the Asian crisis.
P&O Nedlloyd improves its service to Canada.
Lykes Lines and TMM add Charleston to their Atlantic service.
Maersk Line serves the Asia-South Africa trade within Safari.
X-Press offers BMX service alone and offers Gulf service weekly.
HUAL upgrades its fleet with the addition of "HUAL Transporter".
Stena reports a slight improvement in its first quarter.
The CCAF in France demands a single, uniform shipping register.
Intertanko's annual report reveals an improved financial situation.
New publications: Lloyd's Maritime Directory 1999; Shipbroking and Chartering Practice; ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1998.

Ports and Terminals

AAPA applauds the passage of WRDA '99 for US navigation channels.
Amsterdam city has approved the new Ceres box terminal project.
Calendar of events: Asia Ports & Shipping Conference, Hong Kong.

Forwarding & Logistics

AEI's first quarter result was affected by European operations.
GAC and ACE buy Inter Forward's network in Asia.
DFDS acquires DanTransport.
Klaus-Michael K'hne buys back Viag shares in the KN group.
Fracht FWO forms alliance with DNA.
Circle sells New Zealand perishables unit, and names Israeli partner.

Aviation

Emirates' SkyChain: an information pipeline. An innovative new information system has been developed by Emirates Skycargo for integrated airfreight logistics.
Air Canada will soon serve Taipei.
Emirates plans flights to Munich.
UAL Cargo wants to boost flights to Manila to five per week.
The takeover of 100% of Martinair by KLM will not take place.
Northwest/Continental cooperate in the express package sector.
Mercury Air Group posted mixed figures in its third quarter.
Cargolux will continue to function as "the forwarders' airline".
ATC Aviation Services is Swiss agent for Kuwait Airways Cargo.
Airnautic France represents Air New Zealand and Avialeasing Uzbekistan.
BAX posts an improved first quarter.
UPS records a big jump in profit.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Hope for the transit systems. Various moves are afoot to save the TIR carnet and the Common or Community Transit regime in Europe.

Maritime

"K" Line of Japan increased revenues and net income in 1998 despite the Asian crisis.
P&O Nedlloyd improves its service to Canada.
Lykes Lines and TMM add Charleston to their Atlantic service.
Maersk Line serves the Asia-South Africa trade within Safari.
X-Press offers BMX service alone and offers Gulf service weekly.
HUAL upgrades its fleet with the addition of "HUAL Transporter".
Stena reports a slight improvement in its first quarter.
The CCAF in France demands a single, uniform shipping register.
Intertanko's annual report reveals an improved financial situation.
New publications: Lloyd's Maritime Directory 1999; Shipbroking and Chartering Practice; ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1998.

Ports and Terminals

AAPA applauds the passage of WRDA '99 for US navigation channels.
Amsterdam city has approved the new Ceres box terminal project.
Calendar of events: Asia Ports & Shipping Conference, Hong Kong.

Forwarding & Logistics

AEI's first quarter result was affected by European operations.
GAC and ACE buy Inter Forward's network in Asia.
DFDS acquires DanTransport.
Klaus-Michael K'hne buys back Viag shares in the KN group.
Fracht FWO forms alliance with DNA.
Circle sells New Zealand perishables unit, and names Israeli partner.

Aviation

Emirates' SkyChain: an information pipeline. An innovative new information system has been developed by Emirates Skycargo for integrated airfreight logistics.
Air Canada will soon serve Taipei.
Emirates plans flights to Munich.
UAL Cargo wants to boost flights to Manila to five per week.
The takeover of 100% of Martinair by KLM will not take place.
Northwest/Continental cooperate in the express package sector.
Mercury Air Group posted mixed figures in its third quarter.
Cargolux will continue to function as "the forwarders' airline".
ATC Aviation Services is Swiss agent for Kuwait Airways Cargo.
Airnautic France represents Air New Zealand and Avialeasing Uzbekistan.
BAX posts an improved first quarter.
UPS records a big jump in profit.

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Superclub THE WORLD S BIGGEST protection and indemnity club is to be formed with the decision to merge the Britannia and Standard clubs. They will control assets of more than $1bn and insure one-fifth of the world fleet. Cashing in on calamity Halla under the thumb again Stowaways in the hold Caught in a conflict Waiting for vindication Tung takes dim view Detentions Casualties

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PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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