West Coast ports still closed despite lengthy talks US West Coast ports remained closed over the weekend after marathon negotiations failed between shipping lines and dock worker unions and as pressure mounts for White House intervention.
Aussie wine, meat exports under threat
PSA's S'pore volume up 6%
Chemical tanker sinks off Japan
Air and Land Transport
US airlines' passenger traffic rebounds in Sept AIRLINES are reporting big increases in passenger traffic in year-over-year comparisons for September.
West Coast ports still closed despite lengthy talks US West Coast ports remained closed over the weekend after marathon negotiations failed between shipping lines and dock worker unions and as pressure mounts for White House intervention.
Aussie wine, meat exports under threat
PSA's S'pore volume up 6%
Chemical tanker sinks off Japan
Air and Land Transport
US airlines' passenger traffic rebounds in Sept AIRLINES are reporting big increases in passenger traffic in year-over-year comparisons for September.
Negotiations keep hope ports and lines The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association returned to the bargaining table today under the aegis of a federal mediator.
ABX has new CEO Overseas Newly appointed CEO for the entire ABX Logistics overseas organisation, Albert Zeitler is in charge in his new function of all 12 Asia Pacific countries as well as retaining his former position as CEO of ABX Logistics North and South America, an organisation covering a further 8 countries.
KLM cargo traffic up In September 2002, cargo traffic of KLM was 8 percent higher than last year.
Danzas and DB Cargo extend cooperation DB Cargo and Danzas - Deutsche Post World Net's logistics specialist - extended their cooperation agreement in September 2002 for the operation of Parcel InterCity (PIC).
P&O Cold Logistics consolidation in US P&O Cold Logistics (POCL) today signed contracts to further consolidate its presence in the US through the acquisition of certain refrigerated logistics assets of ProLogis.
European states want to support airlines European Union moves to stop governments from subsidising insurance schemes for airlines and airports came under fire on Thursday, as member states attacked the European Commission's decision to deny approval for the subsidies after October 31.
First step to merger United and US Airways United Airlines and US Airways Group are allowed to start immediately with their alliance.
Princess set for talks with Carnival With FTC clearance of both the Royal Caribbean and Carnival acquisition options, the P&O Princess board is getting set for talks with Carnival
Green issues on IMO agenda MEPC set to look at ballast water, greenhouse gas emissions and more
Trico in $11.4 million crewboat lease deal with GE Trico Marine Services, Inc. says it has entered an agreement with GE Commercial Equipment Financing that will provide approximately $11.4 million of funding for the marine services company.
Explosion on tanker sparks fear of attack by terrorists A EURONAV VLCC was yesterday on fire off Yemen, after a massive explosion ripped through the ship's side, amid reports from managers that it was rammed by a smaller boat.
P&O Princess ready for merger talks with Carnival P&O PRINCESS is preparing to open merger talks with Carnival this week after pronouncing itself satisfied that its US rival's hostile takeover offer of more than $5bn is "financially more attractive" than a combination with Royal Caribbean.
Two sides in docks dispute 'far apart' CARGO operations between the US west coast and harbours in Alaska and Hawaii resumed over the weekend.
Crippling strike may spread to Europe and the Far East THE US docks dispute may spread to Europe and the Far East, as unions in other countries gear up to support their American counterparts, writes David Osler.
Shutdown nearing disaster for some While importers and exporters of produce fret about sitting containers, resentment towards dockworkers is growing as shippers scramble for alternative means of transport.
Capacity crunch for Asian airports Air-freight space - and rates - are at a premium and could worsen next week as factories in China and Hong Kong resume full production following national holidays.
Sinotrans met fin à ses activités de lignes régulières C’est désormais officiel: Sinotrans a décidé d’arrêter ses activités de lignes régulières en date du 31décembre prochain et renonce donc à son rôle en tant qu’armement de ligne chinois. On ne connaît pas encore les raisons qui ont milité en faveur de cette décision, mais on peut logiquement supposer qu’en tant que “petit acteur” sur la scène du liner est-ouest et compte tenu des résultats financiers dérisoires que le grand groupe chinois génère dans ce secteur, les responsables ont jugé préférable d’arrêter les frais et de mieux se concentrer sur leurs activités de base, qui se situent dans le domaine de l’expédition.
Ciba Specialty Chemicals centralise sa gestion logistique chez Danzas L’entreprise chimique suisse Ciba Specialty Chemicals, dont le siège principal est implanté à Bâle, a conclu un accord avec le prestataire de services logistiques Danzas pour la gestion de son réseau de transport mondial. En ayant recours à la sous-traitance de son management logistique, Ciba espère pouvoir réduire ses coûts dans ce domaine d’une façon substantielle. Danzas soutiendra la chaîne d’approvisionnement de l’entreprise chimique à l’aide de son concept “Control Tower”.
Estonian Shipping est à l’affût de nouvelles opportunités “Nous sommes satisfaits de l’évolution de nos services au départ d’Anvers. Les volumes ont repris en Baltique, nous avons des coefficients de remplissage de 70 à 75% dans les deux sens, ce trafic est équilibré et nous avons maintenant la possibilité de rechercher d’autres opportunités, ce qui signifie que nous regardons vers d’autres ports. Nous avons la flexibilité nécessaire pour cela et nous avons des projets.” C’est ce que nous a déclaré Jon Edvard Sundes, président du conseil de direction de l’armement Estonian Shipping Company (ESCO), lors d’une rencontre au stand de son agent, la firme Belgo-Ruys, à la manifestation “Shiplink 2002” qui s’est tenue à Anvers jeudi dernier.
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