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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

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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