L'associazione dei costruttori europei proporrà a Bruxelles un pacchetto di misure compensative anti-Seul Cantieri, ultimatum alla Corea Il dumping asiatico rischia di mettere in discussione già da quest'anno la sopravvivenza di molti gruppi
Dopo il «no» alla vendita ai canadesi Resta in Israele il controllo Zim
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Per il terminal di Taranto scatta il nuovo contratto di programma
Lygnos firms near to collapse TWO bulk shipping companies controlled by different branches of Greece's Lygnos family appear close to collapse, increasing the weight of predictions that the sector faces a meltdown in coming months.
International Criminal Tribunal UN war crimes prosecutor Louise Arbour gestures while answering questions at the International Criminal Tribunal for former Yugoslavia in the Hague yesterday. Arbour, who was denied access to Kosovo last Monday while on a mission to investigate the alleged massacre near Racak, said it was imperative she gain access to the site to interview witnesses while events were still fresh in their minds, and she was optimistic international pressure would achieve this.
Hanjn seeks to pay debt with bond issue Hanjin's shipping line and shipyard have announced plans to tap the domestic bond market for a total of Won245bn ($186m).
Seoul Subway Public Company Employees of the Seoul Subway Public Company clap their hands to a union song during a rally at Seoul station yesterday. Some 3,000 workers gathered to protest against proposed mass lay-offs in which 30% of employees will lose their jobs.
Tough line on satellite compliance HUNDREDS of merchant ships face fines or detention in ports around the world from February 1 over failure to meet new satellite communication requirements.
New Latin America services planned A PAIR of new alliances comprised of several western hemisphere-based carriers will start two new services next month between the US Gulf coast and various ports in Latin America.
Top UK Club pair switch to J L Jones Lloyd's underwriter Jonathan Jones has lured two more senior personnel from the UK Club, the largest of the marine mutuals, to his new fixed premium P&I facility.
WORK is due to start . . . WORK is due to start this weekend at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven on inserting a 33.6 m midship section in Norwegian Cruise Line's 32,396 gt Norwegian Majesty.
Transmet Vervoer est le "Transporteur de l'Année 1999" Le trophée du "Transporteur de l'Année 1999" a été attribué par les lecteurs de "Truck & Business" à la société Transmet à Boutersem. Elle succède aux Transports Bellekens, qui avaient obtenu cette distinction l'année passée. Le prix, remis pour la sixième fois, récompense une société dynamique et bien gérée. La société Keulders est arrivée en deuxième position et Distributie Marc Geerts (filiale du groupe Corneel Geerts) en troisième. La remise du trophée a eu lieu jeudi au salon du camion de Bruxelles, au cours d'une cérémonie à laquelle assistaient de nombreuses personnalités du transport routier belge.
Dunkerque bientôt à l'heure de terminaux dédiés ? A l'instar de ce qui se passe dans d'autres ports du Nord, le Port autonome de Dunkerque mène actuellement une étude relative à l'éventuelle implantation de terminaux à containers dédiés. Cette étude est en partie menée en raison de l'intérêt que témoigne actuellement un grand armement engagé dans des trafics containérisés océaniques pour le site du port Ouest.
Le pavillon français reste handicapé par son surcoût Les derniers éléments du nouveau plan destiné à soutenir la marine marchande française sont en vigueur depuis le 30 décembre dernier. Les mesures concernées viennent de recevoir l'accord de Bruxelles. Première impression du Comité Central des Armateurs de France (CCAF): "Le nouveau dispositif reste insuffisant pour effacer le surcoût du pavillon français."
Sea-Land et Mærsk rationalisent leurs services Europe du Nord/Méditerranée Les armements Sea-Land et Mærsk vont lancer le mois prochain un nouveau service conjoint intra-européen, qui sera assuré par une flotte de quatre porte-containers de 1.200 TEU et offrira des départs à jours fixes dans les ports desservis, qui vont de la Scandinavie à la Grèce et la Turquie. Ce nouveau service remplace deux services exploités séparément à l'heure actuelle par les deux compagnies maritimes. Ce "renforcement de la coopération opérationnelle" constitue aussi une rationalisation des activités maritimes intra-européennes de Mærsk et Sea-Land sur la Méditerranée orientale.
Donovan: Patrick prosecution will backfire Patrick's decision to prosecute the Maritime Union of Australia and its members would backfire on it, according to the deputy secretary of the union's central NSW branch, Jim Donovan. Mr Donovan told DCN the company was driving "a nail into its own coffin" by proceeding with the action. Earlier this week, Patrick announced it was taking Federal Court action against the union and its members on two fronts. The first is aimed at penalising the union and its members for failing to turn up for work on the New Year's Eve-New Year's Day shifts.
World customs combats criminals via Internet The Empire is striking back - just as criminals are using the Internet for nefarious purposes, World Customs administrations are themselves utilising the high-tech information environment to fight the transgressors, according to Douglas Tweddle, Brussels based Director of Customs Technique for the World Customs Organisations. Mr Tweddle says the WCO is monitoring the rapid growth in electronic commerce, and looking at the immense opportunities presented by the Internet.
Bryant dismisses squeeze rumours Industry rumors that Holyman Limited's decision to sell one of its profitable specialised shipping interests, the alumina carrier Alltrans, was driven by pressure from bankers were dismissed yesterday by managing director-elect, James Bryant. In a statement to the Australian Stock exchange issued late on Wednesday afternoon, Holyman announced the sale of the Alltrans, for $1.5 million above its book value, to McIlwraith McEacharn Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of ASP Ship Management, owned in turn by the Anglo-Indian Pan Gulf Group.
Support for Westrail inquiry Legislative Council public administration committee chairman Kim Chance has agreed to take on the WA Farmers Federation's (WAFF) appeal for a parliamentary inquiry into the proposed sale of Westrail's freight business. The WAFF wants the inquiry to coincide with debate on legislation to allow for the sale of Westrail's freight business. The sale legislation is expected to be debated when the WA parliament resumes from the summer recess in March.
Qantas begins major US campaign Coinciding during the week with the launch of its first major US advertising campaign in more than a decade, Qantas has unveiled a new look aircraft and a new standard of in-cabin service. Using the flagship of its international fleet, the Boeing 747-400 Wunala Dreaming painted in a vibrant, predominantly red Aboriginal design, the airline show-cased the changes to invited guests from government, business, aviation, travel, tourism and the media at a gala event at the Los Angeles Imperial terminal last Tuesday.
Conor Pacific, ZENON Form Alliance To Pursue Navy Contracts Conor Pacific Environmental Technologies Inc. and ZENON Environmental Inc. plan to form a strategic alliance to pursue naval projects worldwide. Conor Pacific and ZENON intend to pursue shipboard water and air treatment equipment sales, spare parts supply and service & maintenance contracts. ZENON has a 10-year history of building, installing and maintaining SROD (shipboard reverse osmosis desalination) systems on naval vessels and is currently testing a proprietary black/gray water treatment system with the U.S. and Canadian Navies.
Strintzis Orders Ro-Pax Ferry Greek ferry operator Strintzis Lines ordered a second Ro-Pax ferry from Dutch shipyards Van Der Giessen De Noord, a unit of IHC Caland. The new ferry will be a sister to the $88 million Ro-Pax ordered last July, expected to enter service in April 2000 in the Patras-Brindisi route.
Oil Prices Up Slightly Oil prices made modest gains on Thursday with the help of weekly statistics from the U.S. showing a decline in the nation's stockpile of heating oil. London Brent blend futures for March loading rose 25 cents to $10.75 a barrel. The inventory drawdown in heating oil stocks followed two blasts of cold weather which recently swept the U.S. northeast, the world's largest heating oil market. The American Petroleum Institute (API) said stocks of middle distillates, comprising heating oil and diesel, fell in the week to January 16 by four million barrels to 153 million. Nevertheless, stocks remain 15.6 million higher than at the same time a year ago.
German Insurers Caution Shipowners On Y2K Bug The German insurance federation, GDV is asking shipowners to take extra safety precautions in the run up to the year 2000 (Y2K) to cater for potential risks caused by possible computer failure. The GDV wants owners to ensure that at least on four especially critical days in the years 1999 and 2000 that ships' bridges, as well as engine rooms, will be specially manned.
Amoco Terminates Contract For Rowan Drilling Rig Rowan Cos Inc. said Amoco (U.K.) Exploration Co. is terminating the drilling contract for Rowan Gorilla V. Described by Rowan as the first of its Super Gorilla Class jackup rigs, the rig was contracted by the BP Amoco Plc subsidiary for one-year of U.K. North Sea drilling while it was still under construction. Announcing the contract in September 1997, Rowan said the rig was scheduled for delivery during the third quarter of 1998. At the time, it said revenues from the initial one-year term were expected to exceed $67 million, adding the contract had an option for an additional 12 months. In the notice received Tuesday, Rowan said, Amoco alleged a performance breach relating to certain equipment problems as the basis for notice of termination. Rowan said it believes the contract was not breached, adding it will pursue all legal remedies to enforce its rights under the contract.
Uniglory, Evergreen Deutschland Swap Executives The former president of Evergreen Deutschland GmbH, David Young, has transferred from Hamburg to Taipei to take up the position of president of Uniglory Marine Corp. Johnny Kuo, former president, has been promoted to the position of vice chairman of Uniglory. The executive vice president of Uniglory, Arnold Wang, has relocated to Germany where he will take up the position vacated by Mr. Young.
New Director Ship Repairs At Todd Spiro Risvas has recently joined Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. as director of Commercial Ship Repair. Mr. Risvas will be responsible for Todd's commercial ship repair operations, concentrating on the improvement of the general operating systems and procedures. He has managed shipping businesses and ship repair facilities in Greece, Canada and Thailand, and has worked for several shipyards in the past, including Unithai Shipyard, Vancouver Shipyards and Versatile Pacific (formerly Burrard Yarrows Corp.).
Where is maritime competition policy leading? The reform of the 1984 US Shipping Act could set the trend for competition policy in the next millennium.
Maritime
Maersk between Europe and Antilles. Maersk Line has entered the banana trade, which was formerly mainly operated by CGM.
Geest upgrades Rotterdam-Hull link from four to five times a week.
Hapag-Lloyd is increasing its container fleet, and focussing on owning rather than leasing.
Lloyd Triestino changes its agent in Italy and cancels its membership in various conferences.
New publications by LLP: Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims; Forum Shopping; Hague Hague Visby Rules; Shipping and the Environment - Law and Practice; Ship Sale and Purchase; Managing Ship Safety.
An Ocean Shipping Consultants study examines seaborne trade prospects to 2010 in transitional economies (Central Europe and FSU).
Calendar of events: CITIS 99 - IT Strategies in Shipping.
Ports and Terminals
Singapore's 1998 throughput increased to 15 million TEU.
Shanghai handles over 3 million TEU.
Dubai hits 2.8 million TEU in 1998.
Gioia Tauro leads Italian ports with a 42% increase, and MCT is now 100% owned by Contship.
Agreement on the sale of shares in ECT in Rotterdam seems imminent.
Marseilles registers slightly lower throughput than in 1997.
New publications: IT in Ports.
Calendar of events: Developments in Container Handling.
Forwarding and Logistics
U-Freight appoints RGW Express as agent in Central Europe.
F.S. Mackenzie starts operations as an nvocc in the UK.
Fiata publishes the program of its headquarters session in Z'rich.
Fritz is moving strongly ahead with good first half results.
Aviation
KLM will launch scheduled flights to Shanghai with combi aircraft.
H'ring Aircargo looks forward to developing the growth potential in the Asian region, especially China.
Swisscargo aims to fly high. Alliances, new customer relations and diversified services are the means that Swisscargo intends to use to join the top league of carriers.
Where is maritime competition policy leading? The reform of the 1984 US Shipping Act could set the trend for competition policy in the next millennium.
Maritime
Maersk between Europe and Antilles. Maersk Line has entered the banana trade, which was formerly mainly operated by CGM.
Geest upgrades Rotterdam-Hull link from four to five times a week.
Hapag-Lloyd is increasing its container fleet, and focussing on owning rather than leasing.
Lloyd Triestino changes its agent in Italy and cancels its membership in various conferences.
New publications by LLP: Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims; Forum Shopping; Hague Hague Visby Rules; Shipping and the Environment - Law and Practice; Ship Sale and Purchase; Managing Ship Safety.
An Ocean Shipping Consultants study examines seaborne trade prospects to 2010 in transitional economies (Central Europe and FSU).
Calendar of events: CITIS 99 - IT Strategies in Shipping.
Ports and Terminals
Singapore's 1998 throughput increased to 15 million TEU.
Shanghai handles over 3 million TEU.
Dubai hits 2.8 million TEU in 1998.
Gioia Tauro leads Italian ports with a 42% increase, and MCT is now 100% owned by Contship.
Agreement on the sale of shares in ECT in Rotterdam seems imminent.
Marseilles registers slightly lower throughput than in 1997.
New publications: IT in Ports.
Calendar of events: Developments in Container Handling.
Forwarding and Logistics
U-Freight appoints RGW Express as agent in Central Europe.
F.S. Mackenzie starts operations as an nvocc in the UK.
Fiata publishes the program of its headquarters session in Z'rich.
Fritz is moving strongly ahead with good first half results.
Aviation
KLM will launch scheduled flights to Shanghai with combi aircraft.
H'ring Aircargo looks forward to developing the growth potential in the Asian region, especially China.
Swisscargo aims to fly high. Alliances, new customer relations and diversified services are the means that Swisscargo intends to use to join the top league of carriers.
Where is maritime competition policy leading? The reform of the 1984 US Shipping Act could set the trend for competition policy in the next millennium.
Maritime
Maersk between Europe and Antilles. Maersk Line has entered the banana trade, which was formerly mainly operated by CGM.
Geest upgrades Rotterdam-Hull link from four to five times a week.
Hapag-Lloyd is increasing its container fleet, and focussing on owning rather than leasing.
Lloyd Triestino changes its agent in Italy and cancels its membership in various conferences.
New publications by LLP: Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims; Forum Shopping; Hague Hague Visby Rules; Shipping and the Environment - Law and Practice; Ship Sale and Purchase; Managing Ship Safety.
An Ocean Shipping Consultants study examines seaborne trade prospects to 2010 in transitional economies (Central Europe and FSU).
Calendar of events: CITIS 99 - IT Strategies in Shipping.
Ports and Terminals
Singapore's 1998 throughput increased to 15 million TEU.
Shanghai handles over 3 million TEU.
Dubai hits 2.8 million TEU in 1998.
Gioia Tauro leads Italian ports with a 42% increase, and MCT is now 100% owned by Contship.
Agreement on the sale of shares in ECT in Rotterdam seems imminent.
Marseilles registers slightly lower throughput than in 1997.
New publications: IT in Ports.
Calendar of events: Developments in Container Handling.
Forwarding and Logistics
U-Freight appoints RGW Express as agent in Central Europe.
F.S. Mackenzie starts operations as an nvocc in the UK.
Fiata publishes the program of its headquarters session in Z'rich.
Fritz is moving strongly ahead with good first half results.
Aviation
KLM will launch scheduled flights to Shanghai with combi aircraft.
H'ring Aircargo looks forward to developing the growth potential in the Asian region, especially China.
Swisscargo aims to fly high. Alliances, new customer relations and diversified services are the means that Swisscargo intends to use to join the top league of carriers.
Where is maritime competition policy leading? The reform of the 1984 US Shipping Act could set the trend for competition policy in the next millennium.
Maritime
Maersk between Europe and Antilles. Maersk Line has entered the banana trade, which was formerly mainly operated by CGM.
Geest upgrades Rotterdam-Hull link from four to five times a week.
Hapag-Lloyd is increasing its container fleet, and focussing on owning rather than leasing.
Lloyd Triestino changes its agent in Italy and cancels its membership in various conferences.
New publications by LLP: Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims; Forum Shopping; Hague Hague Visby Rules; Shipping and the Environment - Law and Practice; Ship Sale and Purchase; Managing Ship Safety.
An Ocean Shipping Consultants study examines seaborne trade prospects to 2010 in transitional economies (Central Europe and FSU).
Calendar of events: CITIS 99 - IT Strategies in Shipping.
Ports and Terminals
Singapore's 1998 throughput increased to 15 million TEU.
Shanghai handles over 3 million TEU.
Dubai hits 2.8 million TEU in 1998.
Gioia Tauro leads Italian ports with a 42% increase, and MCT is now 100% owned by Contship.
Agreement on the sale of shares in ECT in Rotterdam seems imminent.
Marseilles registers slightly lower throughput than in 1997.
New publications: IT in Ports.
Calendar of events: Developments in Container Handling.
Forwarding and Logistics
U-Freight appoints RGW Express as agent in Central Europe.
F.S. Mackenzie starts operations as an nvocc in the UK.
Fiata publishes the program of its headquarters session in Z'rich.
Fritz is moving strongly ahead with good first half results.
Aviation
KLM will launch scheduled flights to Shanghai with combi aircraft.
H'ring Aircargo looks forward to developing the growth potential in the Asian region, especially China.
Swisscargo aims to fly high. Alliances, new customer relations and diversified services are the means that Swisscargo intends to use to join the top league of carriers.
Where is maritime competition policy leading? The reform of the 1984 US Shipping Act could set the trend for competition policy in the next millennium.
Maritime
Maersk between Europe and Antilles. Maersk Line has entered the banana trade, which was formerly mainly operated by CGM.
Geest upgrades Rotterdam-Hull link from four to five times a week.
Hapag-Lloyd is increasing its container fleet, and focussing on owning rather than leasing.
Lloyd Triestino changes its agent in Italy and cancels its membership in various conferences.
New publications by LLP: Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims; Forum Shopping; Hague Hague Visby Rules; Shipping and the Environment - Law and Practice; Ship Sale and Purchase; Managing Ship Safety.
An Ocean Shipping Consultants study examines seaborne trade prospects to 2010 in transitional economies (Central Europe and FSU).
Calendar of events: CITIS 99 - IT Strategies in Shipping.
Ports and Terminals
Singapore's 1998 throughput increased to 15 million TEU.
Shanghai handles over 3 million TEU.
Dubai hits 2.8 million TEU in 1998.
Gioia Tauro leads Italian ports with a 42% increase, and MCT is now 100% owned by Contship.
Agreement on the sale of shares in ECT in Rotterdam seems imminent.
Marseilles registers slightly lower throughput than in 1997.
New publications: IT in Ports.
Calendar of events: Developments in Container Handling.
Forwarding and Logistics
U-Freight appoints RGW Express as agent in Central Europe.
F.S. Mackenzie starts operations as an nvocc in the UK.
Fiata publishes the program of its headquarters session in Z'rich.
Fritz is moving strongly ahead with good first half results.
Aviation
KLM will launch scheduled flights to Shanghai with combi aircraft.
H'ring Aircargo looks forward to developing the growth potential in the Asian region, especially China.
Swisscargo aims to fly high. Alliances, new customer relations and diversified services are the means that Swisscargo intends to use to join the top league of carriers.
Split divides duo at Mint MINT HOLDINGS, the internationally backed ship investment company which drew backers from Norway, Greece, Turkey and elsewhere, has been pushed into a financial restructuring which has triggered a split between shareholders. Kurt Mosvold, above right, has sold out his company s 20% stake, but Mark Avery, left, who remains at the helm of Mint, says the company is financially sound. Elsewhere, the slump in the dry cargo market has seen brokers lose jobs.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
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