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China lands first VLCCs order CHINA is poised to make a dramatic debut in the VLCC newbuilding business with orders for five ships worth $370m from the National Iranian Tanker Company.
Motor deals signal new logistics era A HUGE shake-up looms in seaborne vehicle transport and inland logistics after two massive take-overs were announced in the motor industry.
Last two Mosvold VLCCs get 25-year treatment Norway's Mosvold Shipping, which operates four VLCCs built in the mid-1970s, has decided to bring its last two unconverted ships in compliance with international 25-year rules.
Tankers face 20% fall in freight rates Tanker owners face a decline of more than 20% in freight rates over the next two years, according to new research by the London stockbroker Salomon Smith Barney.
FEFC seeks further hike in rates SHIPPING lines are pushing ahead with further hefty freight rate increases for goods moving from Asia to Europe this year, but insist the impact on shop prices will be infinitesimal.
Nhava Sheva terminal to open ahead of schedule INDIA'S first privately-owned container terminal is set to begin operations from March 21. The Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal is being built at Jawaharlal Nehru port by P&O Ports Australia.
Senators seek new war on drugs trade NEW legislation to expand substantially the scope of US anti-drug smuggling efforts at sea, in the air and on land has been filed by seven key members of the Senate, including the majority leader Trent Lott.
Alarm as China plans wider regulations European shippers and shipowners have written to the Chinese authorities expressing concern about plans for further regulation of the container shipping trades.
800 cattle perish on Australian cattle ship REPORTS have been received from Australia that up to 800 head of cattle have perished aboard a vessel en route from the Northern Territory port of Darwin bound for Indonesia.
Europa newbuilding to fly Bahamas flag HAPAG-Lloyd's new 28,600 gt cruiseship Europa, which will be delivered by Kværner Masa at the end of August, will be flagged out to the Bahamas.
Costa threatens to quit Genoa COSTA Crociere has warned that it might move its headquarters away from Genoa unless the government enables it to compete with European rivals.
US intensifies trade war with Europe THE US has upped the stakes in its trade war with Europe by reinstating the 'Super 301' rule, which allows it to publish an annual list of trading partners engaged in unfair practices.
Indian ports to be corporatised INDIA'S government has decided to corporatise three of its 11 major ports.
Lygnos plans escape route REPORTS have emerged of a possible escape route for the troubled Lygnos empire, following meetings between the Greek bulker-owner and its lenders.
US shippers oppose Chinese regulations A MAJOR US shipper group has submitted comments to the Chinese government urging it not to adopt its proposed regulations for liner shipping.
Canadian paper industry faces 'tough year' THE Canadian pulp and paper industry is expecting another tough year as the US economy slows and conditions elsewhere looks little better.
TMM and CP finalise joint venture TRANSPORTACI'N Maritima Mexicana and CP Ships yesterday signed an agreement finalising the formation of their 50-50 joint venture, Americana Ships.
Strike paralyses Chittagong port CHITTAGONG, the main port in Bangladesh, has been paralysed for the last three days following a nationwide strike.
Coffee production hit by Colombian earthquake THE devastating earthquake in the coffee-growing zone of Colombia threatens to hamper production efforts for this year's crop.
Stowaways discovered in coal container MARITIME safety officers in Kobe port discovered 14 Chinese stowaways in a container carrying coal on January 26 after investigating suspicious noises.
Antilles unrest pushes CGM into loss COMPAGNIE Generale Maritime, part of the CMA-CGM group, returned to the red last year after recording a profit in 1997.
Political tension hits Italian operator ITALIAN operator Tarros has blamed political tension between Italy and Turkey as a major reason for the limited increase in its 1998 throughput.
Manila ferry service planned THE Philippine Ports Authority is to dredge the Pasig River in a bid to resume a ferry service for Manila.
Trade between two Koreas rises rapidly SEABORNE trade between South Korea and North Korea rose sharply last year.
Ford achète Volvo Cars pour 50 mia. de SEK Volvo a signé un accord avec Ford pour la vente de sa division Volvo Cars pour un montant de 50 mia. de SEK (5 mia. d'EUR). Le groupe suédois va se concentrer sur les produits "commerciaux", c'est-à-dire les camions, les bus, les engins de génie civil, et les moteurs (industriels, marins et aéronautiques). Même si des rumeurs allant dans ce sens circulaient depuis un certain temps, les milieux économiques suédois sont étonnés par le fait que Volvo vend la totalité de sa division. On s'attendait à ce que Volvo vende plutôt une participation de l'ordre de 50%, tout comme GM a acheté la moitié de Saab il y a quelques années.
Verbrugge (Terneuzen) pourrait s'implanter à Zeebrugge Le groupe portuaire Verbrugge (agence, manutention et distribution) de Terneuzen prévoit des nouveaux investissements pour un montant total de 15 à 20 mio. de NLG (de 6,8 à 9 mio. d'EUR) au cours des mois prochains. A Terneuzen, il investira 4,5 mio. d'EUR dans le développement de l'actuel terminal pour produits forestiers. Ensuite, des négociations sont en cours qui pourraient résulter dans un investissement à Zeebrugge de 4,5 à 6,7 mio. d'EUR.
"L'EIA peut influencer positivement les propositions de la CE sur le transport intermodal" L'ancienne ministre néerlandaise du Transport Hanja Maij-Weggen, qui représente actuellement la fraction démocrate-chrétienne au Parlement européen, assurera la présidence de l'European Intermodal Association (EIA) après les élections européennes de juin prochain. Elle a déclaré hier devant les membres de l'association que celle-ci peut avoir une "influence extrêmement positive" sur les propositions de la Commission en matière de transport intermodal.
Australian freight train data to go on the web The barrage of hand-written fax messages which accompany rail movements in Australia may soon be replaced by Internet-based movement information on trains and rail cargo. Tradegate ECA, the membership-based industry association of electronic commerce users, is developing a system with commonwealth funding and the support of the NSW government rail operator, FreightCorp. Called RailHub, it is to be a neutral service, owned and operated by the community, rather than any one rail carrier.
SCT opens terminal in Forrestfield Specialised Container Transport has officially opened its $20 million Perth freight terminal, a development which marks the company's first major rail infrastructure investment in Australia. The 20,000 square metre state-of-the art facility located at suburban Forrestfield can handle 20,000 tonnes of rail freight a week. Built on a 25-hectare site, acquired from Westrail, the facility is located adjacent to the WA rail authority's inter-state train facilities.
Wood hearing likely tobe extended The Australian Industrial Relations Commission yesterday continued hearing Patrick's application to have an official of the Central NSW branch of the Maritime Union of Australia banned from its sites. The company has taken the action, under section 285A3 of the Workplace Relations Act, against branch organiser Glen Wood. The stevedore alleges that Mr Wood has had a disruptive influence on work at its Sydney facilities.
Government studies Air Antarctica In a move designed to offset the reliability problems encountered by Australia's Antarctic Division in providing a shipping link between Australia and its Antarctic bases, the government yesterday directed the Division to prepare a scoping study of options for establishing an Australian air link to the bases.
The junk bond agony grows THE GREAT shipping junk-bonds rush has turned sour with tensions rising and recriminations flowing as bondholders realise they face losing millions of dollars. Shipowner George Economou clashed with investors when he warned that Alpha Shipping might default on its next payment on 15 February while PanOceanic s venture into the sector has ended in an embarrassing pull-out. The optimism of a few months ago when financial institutions organised seminars for investors has turned 180 degrees with advice now being handed out on how to deal with a duff investment.
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