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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

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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

web 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

web 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

web 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.

web 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.

web 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.

web 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

web 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.

web 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.

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