BRIEFS

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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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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

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

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

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

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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