UK warning on Brussels port plans A WARNING against the imposition of inflexible and complex regulation and "inappropriate interference in the ports market" forms a central part of the UK government's response to the Eu-ropean Commission Green Paper on ports.
Strikers call off Calais blockade A PORT blockade at Calais was lifted yesterday enabling most cross-Channel ferry services to be resumed.
CP Ships' performance boosts Canadian Pacific FAST-growing CP Ships achieved an increase of 26% in first quarter net income.
Conference speech Indonesian economic and finance co-ordinating minister Ginandjar Kartasasmita (right) speaks at a news conference held in Jakarta yesterday. He is joined by (right to left) finance minister Fuad Bawazier, minister of state-owned companies Tanri Abeng and Central Bank governor Syahril Sabirin. Indonesia said it had met all its IMF reform targets due this week and gave an upbeat report of the country's economic progress.
Shippers 'accept' $300 Pacific box rate rise DESPITE controversy about the upcoming $300 per container rate rise on eastbound Pacific services, an overwhelming majority of shippers in the rate-slashing trade are accepting the increase, Sea-Land president John Clancey has told securities analysts.
Rail review to focus on increasing criticism IN a possible first step back to government regulation of the rail freight industry, the US Surface Transportation Board has ordered a rail access and competition review to focus on issues brought to light amid a rising tide of shippers' complaints, writes Joel Glass, Washington Correspondent.
Gorthon eyes change of flag SWEDEN'S Gorthon Lines may again be considering flagging out.
Car carrier sector boosts Leif Hoegh A STRONG performance by the car carrier segment has again come to Leif Hoegh's rescue after liner and reefer trades fell victim to the Far East and El Nino respectively, writes Rajesh Joshi, Oslo Correspondent.
More waterfront competition needed says watchdog STEVEDORING companies and other employers on Australia's waterfront needed to become more competitive according to the country's competition watchdog.
Oldendorff links up with Indonesians GERMANY'S Lübeck-based Egon Oldendorff has set up a joint operation between North Europe and south-east Asia with Indonesia's Djarkarta Lloyd.
Meyer Werft hopes for more Malaysian orders PAPENBURG-based shipbuilder Meyer Werft has said it expects to receive orders for two 85,000 gt vessels from Malaysian Star Cruise.
MPC leaves management to Naneco HONG Kong-based Metro Pacific Corp (MPC), which recently acquired a majority stake in Filipino ferry operator Nenaco, has stated that it has no intentions of taking over management.
PPA to privatise Polloc WITH annual losses of over Pesos 30m ($789,000), the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has finally decided to privatise the port of Polloc in Maguindanao.
Saudi back in the black The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia has reported a Riyal 5m ($1.3m) net profit for 1997, compared with a loss of Riyal 77.5m in 1996
Precious Shipping targets Oman PRECIOUS Shipping of Thailand intends to start a new company in Oman, aimed at the handysize dry bulk market.
Hanjin ventures into South America HANJIN Shipping of South Korea will join fellow alliance members [Cho Yang and DSR Senator] and Zim Israel on an American east coast service starting in July.
Marseilles receives coffee approval FRANCE'S Mediterranean Port of Marseilles has been approved as a coffee storage port by the London International Financial futures and Options Exchange.
Circle links up in South Africa THREE large South African organisations, Safren, Anglo American Industrial Corp and Barlows have joined forces with US logistics provider Circle International.
Australian dispute remains in legal limbo SEVENTEEN terminals in Australia remained at a standstill today pending a ruling tomorrow by the Federal Court on the reinstatement of sacked wharfies
Swan Reefer acquires Irgens Larsen SWAN Reefer, the publicly listed Norwegian reefer ship owner, has acquired Irgens Larsen Holding and its reefer fleet.
Calais strike hits ferry services STRIKE action by Seafrance seamen and supportive action by port workers at Calais has brought chaos to cross-Channel services between Dover and Calais.
SNAM to sell four tankers ITALIAN state-owned oil carrier SNAM has put four ships up for sale.
Genoa becomes trade gateway to Argentina GENOA Port Authority has signed a letter of intent to make Genoa the trade gateway to Argentina.
Nigeria forms new maritime administration THE Nigerian government has approved the merger of its National Maritime Authority with the Maritime Inspectorate Division.
Club hits out at London arbitration THE Swedish Club has hit out at inconsistent decision-making by London arbitrators on the recovery of P&I Club/defence association costs.
US Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act THE US Senate has approved the bill which allows confidential service contracting and elimination of tariff filing for shipping lines.
Crowley links up with Conti CONTI Reederei of Munich is to operate Crowley American Transport's three new containerships on a service between the US east coast and the east coast of South America.
One day's grace before week-long Botany strike Strike action at Patrick's Botany Bay terminal has been delayed for a day, and a seven-day strike is now due to start tomorrow. As advice about the cancellation of today's strike was received only yesterday morning it was already too late to change arrangements put into place for vessels which were due at the terminal today.
Park report flags pollution focus The marine, Coastal and Estuarine Investigation interim report - which proposes the establishment of a marine park encompassing the southern end of Victoria's Port Phillip Bay including Melbourne and Geelong shipping channels also covers the issues of ballast water disposal, hull fouling and oil spills. The report recommended that oil spill response planning continue to be the prime responsibility of the Marine Board of Victoria.
Singapore Airlines to boost freight services Singapore Airlines aims to boost freight capacity and choice between Australia and Asia when the northern summer's schedule takes effect later this month. SIA cargo manager Australia Barry Loughnan said the airlines upgrade and increase in services into and out of four Australian state capitals would lift available capacity by 14 per cent.
Pot of money for fright councils The Department of Transport and Regional Development expects the states and territories to notify the government soon of their acceptance of a dollar-for-dollar offer of up to $200,000 over two years to establish air and sea freight export councils in major centres around Australia. A department spokesman said the councils would in most cases be incorporated with memberships consisting of all players in the export-transport chain from farmers to shipping and airline company representatives.
ASU 'unconvinced' by FreightCorp plans The union representing workers at NSW rail freight operator FreightCorp was unconvinced that the company's general redundancy plans were satisfactory, despite lifting bans imposed last week. FreightCorp train movement were affected across NSW last Friday, after the Australian Services Union instructed members not to roster locomotives to any FreightCorp train from Thursday evening.
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