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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

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
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 conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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