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BRIEFS

April 30, 1999

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Global demand for new fast ferries to fall
High growth in previous years and impact of Asian economic crisis cited for decline
June Y2K target for PSA's overseas ventures as well
Bombay draws up plan to modernise port operations
ANZDL drops Auckland for Tauranga

Air and Land Transport

Asian airline industry set for rebound: analyst
He cites bottoming of downturn, improving capacity outlook, cost-cutting measures
Airbus assures Asian carriers of Year 2000 compliance
JAL evaded tax to pay corporate gangsters: reports
Tougher British transport policy urged
China Eastern sees growth in its US air cargo volumes
China airline's US$25m profit
Ford to abort plans for US$1b Brazilian plant

Features

Too little to spread around
It is a misty future as hard economic times force Sabah's many log carriers to look elsewhere for business

Columns

Cargo owner not bound to pay for unnecessary towage

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Global demand for new fast ferries to fall
High growth in previous years and impact of Asian economic crisis cited for decline
June Y2K target for PSA's overseas ventures as well
Bombay draws up plan to modernise port operations
ANZDL drops Auckland for Tauranga

Air and Land Transport

Asian airline industry set for rebound: analyst
He cites bottoming of downturn, improving capacity outlook, cost-cutting measures
Airbus assures Asian carriers of Year 2000 compliance
JAL evaded tax to pay corporate gangsters: reports
Tougher British transport policy urged
China Eastern sees growth in its US air cargo volumes
China airline's US$25m profit
Ford to abort plans for US$1b Brazilian plant

Features

Too little to spread around
It is a misty future as hard economic times force Sabah's many log carriers to look elsewhere for business

Columns

Cargo owner not bound to pay for unnecessary towage

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Global demand for new fast ferries to fall
High growth in previous years and impact of Asian economic crisis cited for decline
June Y2K target for PSA's overseas ventures as well
Bombay draws up plan to modernise port operations
ANZDL drops Auckland for Tauranga

Air and Land Transport

Asian airline industry set for rebound: analyst
He cites bottoming of downturn, improving capacity outlook, cost-cutting measures
Airbus assures Asian carriers of Year 2000 compliance
JAL evaded tax to pay corporate gangsters: reports
Tougher British transport policy urged
China Eastern sees growth in its US air cargo volumes
China airline's US$25m profit
Ford to abort plans for US$1b Brazilian plant

Features

Too little to spread around
It is a misty future as hard economic times force Sabah's many log carriers to look elsewhere for business

Columns

Cargo owner not bound to pay for unnecessary towage

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Global demand for new fast ferries to fall
High growth in previous years and impact of Asian economic crisis cited for decline
June Y2K target for PSA's overseas ventures as well
Bombay draws up plan to modernise port operations
ANZDL drops Auckland for Tauranga

Air and Land Transport

Asian airline industry set for rebound: analyst
He cites bottoming of downturn, improving capacity outlook, cost-cutting measures
Airbus assures Asian carriers of Year 2000 compliance
JAL evaded tax to pay corporate gangsters: reports
Tougher British transport policy urged
China Eastern sees growth in its US air cargo volumes
China airline's US$25m profit
Ford to abort plans for US$1b Brazilian plant

Features

Too little to spread around
It is a misty future as hard economic times force Sabah's many log carriers to look elsewhere for business

Columns

Cargo owner not bound to pay for unnecessary towage

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APL processes hundreds of service contracts Carriers to restore rates on Asia-Central America cargoes Joint venture NST now open Maersk and Sea-Land analyse final bids from USEC ports Uniglory to call at VICT Norasia sets up new offices CESA urges for political will Business as usual for US Airways as profits climb AEI in troubled waters K&N restructure to expand Orly comes and goes Sao Paulo service resumes Continental posts earnings growth Airborne Express launches Optical Village Nissin's lesson in ABC

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APRIL 29, 1999
30 percent of Iberia to financial institutions TNT Post Group to establish TNT airways Enormous growth inland shipping of containers Net income UPS rose 40 percent Net income Eagle USA Airfreight rose 39 percent 23 percent higher earnings DaimlerChrysler Net income Paccar rose by 19 percent Schiphol disappointed with late privatization

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Creada la Asociación de Profesionales de la Operación en el Transporte (Apot) El puerto de Tarragona tendrá zona logística de vehículos El puerto de Vigo se suma a los cruceros Mexicana de Aviación y Air Canada firman una alianza para el mercado latinoamericano P&O Stena Line controla el 50 por ciento de los tráficos entre Gran Bretaña y el continente

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APRIL 29, 1999
SCI frames $ 1.2 bn expansion plan Reserve Bank relaxes norms for infrastructure funding Former RBI dy governor disfavours lowering interest rates further Indo-Lanka talks on duty-free access for tea Bihar now 4th largest silk producer AP's exportable prawns placed at Rs 1,000 cr MoPT trying to woo Chennai-bound ore Woollen exports warm up by 3.3 per cent Indo-Israeli trade points to higher growth Economy heading for upturn: Sinha India participates in Basel '99 show WB drawing up core sector framework for India KPT contributes Rs 35 cr investment towards Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd KFTZ banks on Exim policy for better performance Malaysia offers expertise to develop palm oil estates Pulses output set to hit new record

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APRIL 29, 1999
Bunker market report for North Europe and ARA Mediterranean market review Report predicts East Asian refining overcapacity Fears that piracy could cause Asian oil disaster

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APRIL 29, 1999
Ulstein set for Vickers ownership By Tuesday 4 May all the formalities for acquisition of Norway's Ulstein Group will have been completed. New British owners,Vickers plc will then take over all shares in Ulstein Holding ASA through its wholly owned Norwegian subsidiary ,Vickers Marine AS. Avondale earnings up Avondale Industries, Inc.has reported results for the first quarter of 1999 that included net income of $7.5 million, or $0.56 per diluted share. That compares to net income of $5.3 million, or $0.37 per diluted share for the same period in 1998 Hvide reports first quarter loss Hvide Marine Incorporated today reported a net loss of $9.1 million or $0.59 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 1999. In the year-earlier period, Hvide had net income of $6.5 million or $0.39 per diluted share after an extraordinary item. "Frank meeting" on fate of Kværner Philadelphia The Philadelphia Inquirer reports there was a "very frank" meeting in London this week between Pennsylvania officials and the head of the Kværner Group. But it shed no new light on future ownership of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard project following Kværner's decision to exit shipbuilding.

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Una ricerca Cnel evidenzia la perdita di competitività degli scali nei mari del Nord Il Mediterraneo si riscopre al centro dei traffici mondiali E la Ue punta sul mare per evitare strade e binari I vecchi «sistemi portuali» rinascono con la logistica Crisi dei cantieri, grido d'allarme dei Paesi europei Il gruppo romano noleggia una nave passeggeri Valtur, nuovi mercati dai villaggi alle crociere Commessa da 210 miliardi dalla greca Anek alla Sec

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Feeling the pinch from regional woes TMN at centre of Thai fleet speculation Columbus Line's Pacific Islands service operator, South ... K Line expands intra-Asia route Greybox hope to clear cloudy skies Suez deal set to draw Asian trade ATI Argentina interest sold Luzon eyed in two-port plan

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Outrage at $1bn port bills in US Shipowners face an annual bill of $1bn to fund the dredging and maintenance of US ports under proposals laid down by the US administration. Ultra-orthodox Jews . . . Ultra-orthodox Jews pass a column of election posters in Jerusalem showing the Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu and defaced posters of the religious Shas party leader Arieh Deri, a key ally of Netanyahu's. Israel goes to the polls on May 17, with the business community expecting whichever party wins to launch reforms aimed at creating economic growth as the slump of the past three years continues. Slump in tanker rates likely to hit Concordia The dramatic slump in tanker rates has forced Concordia Maritime to reduce substantially its profit forecast for 1999. Mixed first quarter for Antwerp and Zeebrugge THE Belgian ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge said they reported mixed freight traffic figures in the first three months of the year, with Antwerp traffic down 8.1% to 27.5m tonnes from a year earlier, and Zeebrugge up 7.9% to 8.9m tonnes. BP Amoco Shipping head rails against the use of ageing tonnage RICHARD Paniguian, head of BP Amoco Shipping, has spoken out strongly against elderly tonnage in his first public statement since the merger of the two oil majors. North of England warning on Woolf reforms on injury cases Shipowners will need to react quickly and diligently to personal injury claims which may be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in England and Wales following implementation of the Woolf Reforms in the English civil justice system, the North of England P&I Association has warned. Foreign firms join race for Chilean ports International port developers are converging on Chile following the restart of the country's stalled port privatisation process. Industrial strife hurts Santos Port inefficiencies and industrial strife continue to hamper the development of Santos in Brazil and a regional port, new figures have shown.

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APRIL 29, 1999
Attica may go global Massive tanker fleet gathers off Fujairah US to relax Iran grain sanctions Striking Daewoo workers return to work PDVSA plans fleet growth European shipowners form short sea interest group Intertanko elects new head Canada sets up eight more port authorities US task force to examine port crime Concordia likely to miss forecast Newly focused MISC orders new tankers Tokyo tops Yokohama for container handling Club warns on personal injury reforms Hoyer Odfjell director against capital punishment Cho Yang opens terminal at Kwangyang Baltic indices continue upward trend

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers to offer two-way bookings
Federal truck safety: On road to overhaul as deaths mount
Customs experts to study trade measures FTAA meeting
Transport sector working to put brakes on theft
Contract language can cut cargo theft costs
EU ministers confirm year delay to plane noise law
James Butcher named president of HUAL North America, replacing Alfred Stretz
House finally passes water bill, port dredging projects can begin
North Carolina Railroad reaches tentative pact with Norfolk Southern
Lucas Aerospace, Pfalz-Flugzeugwerke win cargo system contract for new Airbus 340
Consolidated Freightways using NewChannel for interactive Internet sales
US finds Japan guilty of dumping hot-rolled steel
Ford scraps plans to build Brazilian assembly plant in dispute over incentives
Mercedes-Benz opens new Alabama parts consolidation center
APL said its negotiated hundreds of contracts during run-up to May 1 deregulation

Transportation

Swiss air cargo giants team up
Labor bogs down STB reauthorization with demands
Asian nations put rails back on track
KCS rail units post 24% decline in income
Detroit judge treats thieves harshly
Dayton's Schnupp stumps to protect supply chain
Retailer flexes its muscle in sting operation
Security group modifies mission as it grows
Anti-theft devices work, when they're used

Maritime

Evergreen, Cosco in talks on landmark alliance
In Panama: A race for presidency and control over canal
Traffic-management system gets off to rough start
Latin port roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers to offer two-way bookings
Federal truck safety: On road to overhaul as deaths mount
Customs experts to study trade measures FTAA meeting
Transport sector working to put brakes on theft
Contract language can cut cargo theft costs
EU ministers confirm year delay to plane noise law
James Butcher named president of HUAL North America, replacing Alfred Stretz
House finally passes water bill, port dredging projects can begin
North Carolina Railroad reaches tentative pact with Norfolk Southern
Lucas Aerospace, Pfalz-Flugzeugwerke win cargo system contract for new Airbus 340
Consolidated Freightways using NewChannel for interactive Internet sales
US finds Japan guilty of dumping hot-rolled steel
Ford scraps plans to build Brazilian assembly plant in dispute over incentives
Mercedes-Benz opens new Alabama parts consolidation center
APL said its negotiated hundreds of contracts during run-up to May 1 deregulation

Transportation

Swiss air cargo giants team up
Labor bogs down STB reauthorization with demands
Asian nations put rails back on track
KCS rail units post 24% decline in income
Detroit judge treats thieves harshly
Dayton's Schnupp stumps to protect supply chain
Retailer flexes its muscle in sting operation
Security group modifies mission as it grows
Anti-theft devices work, when they're used

Maritime

Evergreen, Cosco in talks on landmark alliance
In Panama: A race for presidency and control over canal
Traffic-management system gets off to rough start
Latin port roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers to offer two-way bookings
Federal truck safety: On road to overhaul as deaths mount
Customs experts to study trade measures FTAA meeting
Transport sector working to put brakes on theft
Contract language can cut cargo theft costs
EU ministers confirm year delay to plane noise law
James Butcher named president of HUAL North America, replacing Alfred Stretz
House finally passes water bill, port dredging projects can begin
North Carolina Railroad reaches tentative pact with Norfolk Southern
Lucas Aerospace, Pfalz-Flugzeugwerke win cargo system contract for new Airbus 340
Consolidated Freightways using NewChannel for interactive Internet sales
US finds Japan guilty of dumping hot-rolled steel
Ford scraps plans to build Brazilian assembly plant in dispute over incentives
Mercedes-Benz opens new Alabama parts consolidation center
APL said its negotiated hundreds of contracts during run-up to May 1 deregulation

Transportation

Swiss air cargo giants team up
Labor bogs down STB reauthorization with demands
Asian nations put rails back on track
KCS rail units post 24% decline in income
Detroit judge treats thieves harshly
Dayton's Schnupp stumps to protect supply chain
Retailer flexes its muscle in sting operation
Security group modifies mission as it grows
Anti-theft devices work, when they're used

Maritime

Evergreen, Cosco in talks on landmark alliance
In Panama: A race for presidency and control over canal
Traffic-management system gets off to rough start
Latin port roundup

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CMB a revendu la CNN Un an et demi après avoir acquis la CNN (Compagnie Nouvelle de Navigation) et toutes les activités qui s'y rapportaient, le groupe CMB a cédé la majeure partie de cette entreprise à l'entité Transports Maritimes et Logistiques, qui est composée majoritairement du management, soutenu par la Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) et NatWest. La transaction sera effective le 15 juin prochain. Elle porte sur la participation de 92,5% dans le capital, qui correspond à 90,2% des droits de vote. Dans le cadre de cette opération, CMB enregistre une moins-value de 15 millions d'EUR dans les comptes consolidés. Mais le groupe belge contrôle désormais à 100% l'armement pétrolier Euronav, ce qui a toujours été son objectif. Katoen Natie implanterait un petit terminal polyvalent à Terneuzen Le groupe Katoen Natie/Seaport Terminals signerait dans les tout prochains jours un contrat avec l'autorité des ports zélandais et le groupe Dow Chemical Benelux pour l'aménagement d'un petit terminal à containers polyvalent qui serait implanté dans la lagune à marée du Braakmanhaven, où se trouvent actuellement deux jetées où accostent de petits navires de mer desservant l'entreprise chimique en question. Le patron du groupe KTN/SP, Fernand Huts, se refuse pour l'heure à tout commentaire à ce sujet, ayant l'habitude de réserver ce type d'information pour ses conférences de presse. Dachser entre à 70% dans le capital de Graveleau Comme prévu (voir LL du 28/4), le groupe allemand Dachser vient de prendre une participation - de 70% - dans le capital du groupe français Transports Graveleau. Les deux entreprises conserveront chacune leur identité propre, mais elles travailleront désormais avec le souci de créer un effet de réseau à l'échelle de l'Europe. L'application de la législation douanière européenne source de paperasserie sans précédent La nouvelle procédure douanière, en matière de dédouanement de tous types de marchandises pour les exportateurs basés en Belgique, entrera en application à partir du 1er mai. Cette procédure est en fait l'application de la réglementation européenne qui aurait dû figurer depuis quelques années déjà dans notre législation nationale. Dans un article précédent dans notre page expédition du 25 février dernier, nous avions présenté une large analyse des conséquences éventuelles de cette mesure. La conclusion était que son application immédiate en Belgique était quasiment impossible et que des mesures de transition étaient nécessaires. La douane belge a cependant opté pour une application permanente dans l'article 161 en question, avec deux possibilités de dérogation. Et ce sont précisément ces mesures de transition qui sont actuellement la cause de cette paperasserie sans précédent dans les bureaux de douane.

International Transport Journal

Feature

International Intermodal Expo in Atlanta. About 5000 delegates attended this year's event in Atlanta to discuss current trends and developments in intermodal traffic.

Maritime

"Ultrafast" ferries in Japan. Two Japanese carriers plan to deploy two ultrafast ferries between Tokyo and Tomokomai, with government support.
Tecomar will offer two weekly trans-Atlantic departures.
Zim serves Xingang on a weekly fixed-day basis.
LaLine launches new a Northwest Europe-Norway service.
Norasia has set up North American agency network, and will receive its first newbuildings from China in a few months.
Eight ro/ro carriers have established an action group.
Plans for a new trans-Atlantic agreement have been shelved.

Ports and Terminals

Santos Brasil is set to order panamax cranes for Tecon.
Oakland approves a USD 400 million container berth project.
ECT handles its 500,000th box for the Grand Alliance in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Bulk Terminal is set up as a joint venture.
Hamina and Sea-Land form a joint box terminal operating company.
Calendar of events: Measuring Port Productivity.
New publications: Drewry has issued a new study on North European container ports which shows major ownership and operational changes.

Forwarding & Logistics

Danzas to buy ASG. The Swiss logistics provider Danzas plans to take over the Swedish ASG Group, subject to EU approval.
Pakhoed NV posted weak first quarter results this year.
Stinnes now holds over 95% of BTL.
Calendar of events: National Freight Congress & Transport Expo in Melbourne.

Aviation

SwissGlobalCargo is being set up as a joint company by Panalpina with 55% and SAirLogistics with 45%.
Delta exceeded expectations with its third quarter results.
Cargolux achieved more record figures in fiscal 1998.
Moritz Suter of Crossair presents a new concept for his carrier, which posted top figures in 1998.
TNT sells cargo space; its parent, TPG, reached its aim for 1998.
1998 was an unsatisfactory year for Swisscargo.
ATC Aviation represents China Airlines Cargo in Switzerland.
Tiaca creates a Shippers Advisory Council to improve communication.

International Transport Journal

Feature

International Intermodal Expo in Atlanta. About 5000 delegates attended this year's event in Atlanta to discuss current trends and developments in intermodal traffic.

Maritime

"Ultrafast" ferries in Japan. Two Japanese carriers plan to deploy two ultrafast ferries between Tokyo and Tomokomai, with government support.
Tecomar will offer two weekly trans-Atlantic departures.
Zim serves Xingang on a weekly fixed-day basis.
LaLine launches new a Northwest Europe-Norway service.
Norasia has set up North American agency network, and will receive its first newbuildings from China in a few months.
Eight ro/ro carriers have established an action group.
Plans for a new trans-Atlantic agreement have been shelved.

Ports and Terminals

Santos Brasil is set to order panamax cranes for Tecon.
Oakland approves a USD 400 million container berth project.
ECT handles its 500,000th box for the Grand Alliance in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Bulk Terminal is set up as a joint venture.
Hamina and Sea-Land form a joint box terminal operating company.
Calendar of events: Measuring Port Productivity.
New publications: Drewry has issued a new study on North European container ports which shows major ownership and operational changes.

Forwarding & Logistics

Danzas to buy ASG. The Swiss logistics provider Danzas plans to take over the Swedish ASG Group, subject to EU approval.
Pakhoed NV posted weak first quarter results this year.
Stinnes now holds over 95% of BTL.
Calendar of events: National Freight Congress & Transport Expo in Melbourne.

Aviation

SwissGlobalCargo is being set up as a joint company by Panalpina with 55% and SAirLogistics with 45%.
Delta exceeded expectations with its third quarter results.
Cargolux achieved more record figures in fiscal 1998.
Moritz Suter of Crossair presents a new concept for his carrier, which posted top figures in 1998.
TNT sells cargo space; its parent, TPG, reached its aim for 1998.
1998 was an unsatisfactory year for Swisscargo.
ATC Aviation represents China Airlines Cargo in Switzerland.
Tiaca creates a Shippers Advisory Council to improve communication.

International Transport Journal

Feature

International Intermodal Expo in Atlanta. About 5000 delegates attended this year's event in Atlanta to discuss current trends and developments in intermodal traffic.

Maritime

"Ultrafast" ferries in Japan. Two Japanese carriers plan to deploy two ultrafast ferries between Tokyo and Tomokomai, with government support.
Tecomar will offer two weekly trans-Atlantic departures.
Zim serves Xingang on a weekly fixed-day basis.
LaLine launches new a Northwest Europe-Norway service.
Norasia has set up North American agency network, and will receive its first newbuildings from China in a few months.
Eight ro/ro carriers have established an action group.
Plans for a new trans-Atlantic agreement have been shelved.

Ports and Terminals

Santos Brasil is set to order panamax cranes for Tecon.
Oakland approves a USD 400 million container berth project.
ECT handles its 500,000th box for the Grand Alliance in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Bulk Terminal is set up as a joint venture.
Hamina and Sea-Land form a joint box terminal operating company.
Calendar of events: Measuring Port Productivity.
New publications: Drewry has issued a new study on North European container ports which shows major ownership and operational changes.

Forwarding & Logistics

Danzas to buy ASG. The Swiss logistics provider Danzas plans to take over the Swedish ASG Group, subject to EU approval.
Pakhoed NV posted weak first quarter results this year.
Stinnes now holds over 95% of BTL.
Calendar of events: National Freight Congress & Transport Expo in Melbourne.

Aviation

SwissGlobalCargo is being set up as a joint company by Panalpina with 55% and SAirLogistics with 45%.
Delta exceeded expectations with its third quarter results.
Cargolux achieved more record figures in fiscal 1998.
Moritz Suter of Crossair presents a new concept for his carrier, which posted top figures in 1998.
TNT sells cargo space; its parent, TPG, reached its aim for 1998.
1998 was an unsatisfactory year for Swisscargo.
ATC Aviation represents China Airlines Cargo in Switzerland.
Tiaca creates a Shippers Advisory Council to improve communication.

International Transport Journal

Feature

International Intermodal Expo in Atlanta. About 5000 delegates attended this year's event in Atlanta to discuss current trends and developments in intermodal traffic.

Maritime

"Ultrafast" ferries in Japan. Two Japanese carriers plan to deploy two ultrafast ferries between Tokyo and Tomokomai, with government support.
Tecomar will offer two weekly trans-Atlantic departures.
Zim serves Xingang on a weekly fixed-day basis.
LaLine launches new a Northwest Europe-Norway service.
Norasia has set up North American agency network, and will receive its first newbuildings from China in a few months.
Eight ro/ro carriers have established an action group.
Plans for a new trans-Atlantic agreement have been shelved.

Ports and Terminals

Santos Brasil is set to order panamax cranes for Tecon.
Oakland approves a USD 400 million container berth project.
ECT handles its 500,000th box for the Grand Alliance in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Bulk Terminal is set up as a joint venture.
Hamina and Sea-Land form a joint box terminal operating company.
Calendar of events: Measuring Port Productivity.
New publications: Drewry has issued a new study on North European container ports which shows major ownership and operational changes.

Forwarding & Logistics

Danzas to buy ASG. The Swiss logistics provider Danzas plans to take over the Swedish ASG Group, subject to EU approval.
Pakhoed NV posted weak first quarter results this year.
Stinnes now holds over 95% of BTL.
Calendar of events: National Freight Congress & Transport Expo in Melbourne.

Aviation

SwissGlobalCargo is being set up as a joint company by Panalpina with 55% and SAirLogistics with 45%.
Delta exceeded expectations with its third quarter results.
Cargolux achieved more record figures in fiscal 1998.
Moritz Suter of Crossair presents a new concept for his carrier, which posted top figures in 1998.
TNT sells cargo space; its parent, TPG, reached its aim for 1998.
1998 was an unsatisfactory year for Swisscargo.
ATC Aviation represents China Airlines Cargo in Switzerland.
Tiaca creates a Shippers Advisory Council to improve communication.

International Transport Journal

Feature

International Intermodal Expo in Atlanta. About 5000 delegates attended this year's event in Atlanta to discuss current trends and developments in intermodal traffic.

Maritime

"Ultrafast" ferries in Japan. Two Japanese carriers plan to deploy two ultrafast ferries between Tokyo and Tomokomai, with government support.
Tecomar will offer two weekly trans-Atlantic departures.
Zim serves Xingang on a weekly fixed-day basis.
LaLine launches new a Northwest Europe-Norway service.
Norasia has set up North American agency network, and will receive its first newbuildings from China in a few months.
Eight ro/ro carriers have established an action group.
Plans for a new trans-Atlantic agreement have been shelved.

Ports and Terminals

Santos Brasil is set to order panamax cranes for Tecon.
Oakland approves a USD 400 million container berth project.
ECT handles its 500,000th box for the Grand Alliance in Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Bulk Terminal is set up as a joint venture.
Hamina and Sea-Land form a joint box terminal operating company.
Calendar of events: Measuring Port Productivity.
New publications: Drewry has issued a new study on North European container ports which shows major ownership and operational changes.

Forwarding & Logistics

Danzas to buy ASG. The Swiss logistics provider Danzas plans to take over the Swedish ASG Group, subject to EU approval.
Pakhoed NV posted weak first quarter results this year.
Stinnes now holds over 95% of BTL.
Calendar of events: National Freight Congress & Transport Expo in Melbourne.

Aviation

SwissGlobalCargo is being set up as a joint company by Panalpina with 55% and SAirLogistics with 45%.
Delta exceeded expectations with its third quarter results.
Cargolux achieved more record figures in fiscal 1998.
Moritz Suter of Crossair presents a new concept for his carrier, which posted top figures in 1998.
TNT sells cargo space; its parent, TPG, reached its aim for 1998.
1998 was an unsatisfactory year for Swisscargo.
ATC Aviation represents China Airlines Cargo in Switzerland.
Tiaca creates a Shippers Advisory Council to improve communication.

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AT RISK THERE IS serious concern that incorrect safety advice to shipowners is putting lives and vessels at risk. Containerships have been hit by a series of fires blamed on a chemical that can spontaneously ignite during shipment. Several ships and their cargoes have been seriously damaged. Hellespont takes stock Power in the Pacifc Bulker buy of the year Rates pain for tankers Cut price Suezmax Nato doubt Read all: Detentions Casualties

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PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

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

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

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

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

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

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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