testata inforMARE
Cerca
04 April 2025 - Year XXIX
Independent journal on economy and transport policy
16:30 GMT+2
LinnkedInTwitterFacebook
BRIEFS
January 29, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US urges China to drop proposed shipping laws
    New rules will give Beijing too much control over shipping market: top official
  • Just one work boat show for Singapore this year
  • Two Philippine ferry accidents
Air and Land Transport
  • Several firms aiming to be Australia's third airline
    They are trying to break Ansett's and Qantas' 60-year stronghold on industry
  • PAL to pay major creditors today
  • Code-share with MAS
  • Cathay disappointed by union reversal on pay deal
  • Ford Japan targets annual sales of 5,000 Ka models
  • Overwhelming demand for Indica
Features
  • Growth led by box traffic
    Le Havre leads ports in showing healthy growth in cargo throughput, but especially in container handling
Columns
  • When acceptance of bill of lading means shipper can't sue for shortfall of cargo

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US urges China to drop proposed shipping laws
    New rules will give Beijing too much control over shipping market: top official
  • Just one work boat show for Singapore this year
  • Two Philippine ferry accidents
Air and Land Transport
  • Several firms aiming to be Australia's third airline
    They are trying to break Ansett's and Qantas' 60-year stronghold on industry
  • PAL to pay major creditors today
  • Code-share with MAS
  • Cathay disappointed by union reversal on pay deal
  • Ford Japan targets annual sales of 5,000 Ka models
  • Overwhelming demand for Indica
Features
  • Growth led by box traffic
    Le Havre leads ports in showing healthy growth in cargo throughput, but especially in container handling
Columns
  • When acceptance of bill of lading means shipper can't sue for shortfall of cargo

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US urges China to drop proposed shipping laws
    New rules will give Beijing too much control over shipping market: top official
  • Just one work boat show for Singapore this year
  • Two Philippine ferry accidents
Air and Land Transport
  • Several firms aiming to be Australia's third airline
    They are trying to break Ansett's and Qantas' 60-year stronghold on industry
  • PAL to pay major creditors today
  • Code-share with MAS
  • Cathay disappointed by union reversal on pay deal
  • Ford Japan targets annual sales of 5,000 Ka models
  • Overwhelming demand for Indica
Features
  • Growth led by box traffic
    Le Havre leads ports in showing healthy growth in cargo throughput, but especially in container handling
Columns
  • When acceptance of bill of lading means shipper can't sue for shortfall of cargo

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US urges China to drop proposed shipping laws
    New rules will give Beijing too much control over shipping market: top official
  • Just one work boat show for Singapore this year
  • Two Philippine ferry accidents
Air and Land Transport
  • Several firms aiming to be Australia's third airline
    They are trying to break Ansett's and Qantas' 60-year stronghold on industry
  • PAL to pay major creditors today
  • Code-share with MAS
  • Cathay disappointed by union reversal on pay deal
  • Ford Japan targets annual sales of 5,000 Ka models
  • Overwhelming demand for Indica
Features
  • Growth led by box traffic
    Le Havre leads ports in showing healthy growth in cargo throughput, but especially in container handling
Columns
  • When acceptance of bill of lading means shipper can't sue for shortfall of cargo

Sched Netweb site
  • Tax breaks packages aid mainland exporters
  • Qingdao completes major port expansion project
  • Japan resists Chinese shipping regulations
  • HPIC has full order books
  • FMC faces pressure
  • Mackenzie ties up Asia Pacific agency network
  • Canadian Airlines adds to Asian flights
  • US asks EU to accept hushkits
  • HACTL responds to Legco Select Committee findings
  • US airlines report profit falls
  • World, IASG agreement

Cargowebweb site
JANUARY 28, 1999
  • Deutsche Post/DHL want South African Post Office
  • Inland shipping optimism for 1999
  • Quarter of bargees already on Internet; 55 percent of the shipping companies not yet
  • Air France may go to Stock Exchange
  • Tibbett & Britten acquired Haulmark

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Clinton seeks labor link to free trade
  • Mediterranean Shipping Co. to enter trans-Pacific trade
  • Packing more buzz than usual: Sea-Land sale rumor returns
  • Reefers on track: Perishables get ticket to ride on Amtrak trains
  • Customs in Europe hopes to cyber-melt paper blizzard
  • RPS to boost capacity by 50 percent in three years
  • J.B. Hunt's 4th quarter income rises
  • Bad weather in Colombia threatens Valentine flowers
  • Iran assembly speaker opposes wheat from US
  • India technology companies eye NY Stock Exchange or Nasdaq listings
  • Customs seizes 61 pounds of cocaine in southern Calif.
Transportation
  • Faster trains, better rail performance cited
  • Yellow Corp. revenue down, performance up
Maritime
  • West Coast port growth remains strong
  • Rising charters threaten liner shipping sector
  • US ports press for quick passage of dredging act
  • Striking workers delay grain ships in Canadian ports
  • Inland shipping leaves trucks, rails in its wake on Rhine
  • US begins to mail harbor tax refunds
  • Tar drifts toward San Juan; officials seek cause, suspect tanker discharge
  • P&O Australia leads in bidding for Kandla box terminal project
  • Marad may rewrite and update preference laws for farm goods
  • Latin port roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Clinton seeks labor link to free trade
  • Mediterranean Shipping Co. to enter trans-Pacific trade
  • Packing more buzz than usual: Sea-Land sale rumor returns
  • Reefers on track: Perishables get ticket to ride on Amtrak trains
  • Customs in Europe hopes to cyber-melt paper blizzard
  • RPS to boost capacity by 50 percent in three years
  • J.B. Hunt's 4th quarter income rises
  • Bad weather in Colombia threatens Valentine flowers
  • Iran assembly speaker opposes wheat from US
  • India technology companies eye NY Stock Exchange or Nasdaq listings
  • Customs seizes 61 pounds of cocaine in southern Calif.
Transportation
  • Faster trains, better rail performance cited
  • Yellow Corp. revenue down, performance up
Maritime
  • West Coast port growth remains strong
  • Rising charters threaten liner shipping sector
  • US ports press for quick passage of dredging act
  • Striking workers delay grain ships in Canadian ports
  • Inland shipping leaves trucks, rails in its wake on Rhine
  • US begins to mail harbor tax refunds
  • Tar drifts toward San Juan; officials seek cause, suspect tanker discharge
  • P&O Australia leads in bidding for Kandla box terminal project
  • Marad may rewrite and update preference laws for farm goods
  • Latin port roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Clinton seeks labor link to free trade
  • Mediterranean Shipping Co. to enter trans-Pacific trade
  • Packing more buzz than usual: Sea-Land sale rumor returns
  • Reefers on track: Perishables get ticket to ride on Amtrak trains
  • Customs in Europe hopes to cyber-melt paper blizzard
  • RPS to boost capacity by 50 percent in three years
  • J.B. Hunt's 4th quarter income rises
  • Bad weather in Colombia threatens Valentine flowers
  • Iran assembly speaker opposes wheat from US
  • India technology companies eye NY Stock Exchange or Nasdaq listings
  • Customs seizes 61 pounds of cocaine in southern Calif.
Transportation
  • Faster trains, better rail performance cited
  • Yellow Corp. revenue down, performance up
Maritime
  • West Coast port growth remains strong
  • Rising charters threaten liner shipping sector
  • US ports press for quick passage of dredging act
  • Striking workers delay grain ships in Canadian ports
  • Inland shipping leaves trucks, rails in its wake on Rhine
  • US begins to mail harbor tax refunds
  • Tar drifts toward San Juan; officials seek cause, suspect tanker discharge
  • P&O Australia leads in bidding for Kandla box terminal project
  • Marad may rewrite and update preference laws for farm goods
  • Latin port roundup

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Hitachi Transport Provides SCM for Adidas
  • Singapore Shippers Rap Conference 'Exorbitant' Rate Hikes
  • United Beefs up Freighter Network with Service to JFK
  • TSA Urges China to Review Proposed Rules

urgente online pressweb site
  • DHL inicia en Madrid una prueba piloto con vehículos el'ctricos
  • SAirLogistics y Panalpina negocian la fusión
  • Air Girona continuará el proyecto chárter Madrid-Gerona
  • Aena ampliará la capacidad del Aeropuerto de Asturias este año
  • Fomento adjudica obras en la línea ferroviaria Valencia-Barcelona
  • Sistema de navegación por satélite europeo Egnos
  • El Subaru Impreza se convierte en Subaru Sports Wagon

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cabinet clears corporatisation of JNP, Ennore & Haldia ports
  • Dumping duty slapped on acrylic imports
  • Port, dock workers back officers' strike
  • PAN made friendlier
  • Two global fairs provide scope to boost marble, stones exports
  • LNG carriers acquisition, chartering norms likely
  • UP scheme to boost silk production
  • Dubai buys less gold with weak demand from India
  • Karnataka clears investment plans
  • Tightening of exchange controls in China hits Indian exports
  • Euro impact on exports will be positive: Fieo
  • Centre plans tech mission for NE horticulture
  • Phase out subsidies: CII
  • Leather goods exports increase in volume and rupee terms
  • IMC workshop on Euro today
  • Insta Vat helps EU travellers reclaim vat
  • Drumstick promising water purifier
  • Poor export show upsets Minister
  • Gujarat Pipavav signs MoU for LNG supply
  • Panel hearing major ports views on Bill amendment

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 1999
  • Shareholders asked to oppose merger of Nippon Oil and Mitsubishi Oil
  • Chevron Chemical opens largest fuel and lube additives plant in Asia
  • Competition concerns over TOTAL / Petrofina Tie-up

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • L'ipotesi di riforma Ue del settore e la proposta di un contratto unico dividono sindacato e imprese. Riesplode il conflitto nei porti. Le associazioni contrarie a norme omogenee - Il ministro vuole l'introduzione del lavoro interinale
  • Treu rilancia il progetto dei «sistemi regionali»
  • Salerno decolla con auto e container
  • Nuove navi per l'«Italia» di d'Amico

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • 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.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 28, 1999
  • 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.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • 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.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • 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.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council (SSC) air cargo seminar this year provided interesting insights into the current situation of airfreight in Switzerland.
Maritime
  • Canadian Pacific is quite pleased with the 1998 result in view of the difficult economic environment.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk cooperate more closely in Europe.
  • In the US Gulf, Central and South America trade, several carriers will introduce new services.
  • Further cooperation was announced in the North/South America trade.
  • DFDS introduces new ro/ro services.
  • Delmas is focusing its activities very much on Africa.
  • CSX is not satisfied with the fourth quarter.
Ports and Terminals
  • Tianjin reaches its target.
  • Kaohsiung reports growth.
  • Barcelona breaks 1 million TEU barrier.
  • India approves 100% foreign equity.
Aviation
  • Air France Cargo keeps goals in sight. The company's CEO explains to ITJ the present situation and possible developments of its profit center.
  • "oneworld" is ready for takeoff.
  • The alliance between SIA and CAl has been called off.
  • Airfreight has been predicted to prosper in 1999.
  • LH Cargo courts medium-sized sales partners.
  • Skyroute enlarges palette of services.
  • UPS targets South America.
  • Air Djibouti handles Handlair cargo.
  • Haneda distributes new slots according to efficiency.
Forwarding and Logistics
  • Freight Links Express Holdings will not pay an interim dividend.
  • AEI announces unexpected news.
  • C.H. Robinson Worldwide has taken over the French logistics provider Norminter SA and its subsidiaries.
  • Deutsche Post has officially published its purchase offer for Danzas shares.
Intermodal
  • ICF posts a slight decline in volumes in 1998.
  • Hupac sees growth in throughput.
  • Norfolk Southern and CSX jointly announce they will close the Conrail deal in June.
  • The 2nd Annual European Rail Freight conference will take place in March.
Africa and East Med
  • Logistics companies are developing rapidly in Greece.
  • Kenya intends to crack down on deficient vessels.
Middle East
  • Dnata opens its new Freezone Logistics Centre.
  • Ham wins contract for Al Sukhna harbour in Egypt.
Asia
  • Logistics is booming in South Korea.
  • OOCL offers reefer-on-rail.
  • Cosco opens berth at Taicang.
  • Qingdao throughput is up by 17%.
UK and Ireland
  • Rail links to the port of Felixstowe are growing, but road haulage is still the preferred mode.
  • RH's Atlantic Terminal proves successful.
Americas
  • Sasia launches Brazil-Japan link.
  • Puerto Cabello takes five new RTGs.
  • Guayaquil is coast's top boxport.
  • Bolivia signs rail pact with USA.
  • Roadway expands its dedicated fleet in Mexico.
  • Three new cargo facilities will be built at New York's airports.

TradeWindsweb site
  • 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.
  • Docenave diversifies
  • VLCC coup for China
  • P&I out of balance
  • CP strategy dividends
  • Scuttle talk retaliation
  • Greeks go order wild

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher
Search on inforMARE Presentation
Feed RSS Advertising spaces

inforMARE in Pdf
Mobile