Iranian line to invest more in port, box line business [SINGAPORE] The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), optimistic of a bright future, is eyeing investments in a US$80 million (S$139.2 million) terminal, 5,000 TEU container ships and a possible stock exchange listing.
W Australia govt to review towage deals
Cruise ships to call at Colombo port again
Ship sales
Air and Land Transport
Ansett plans to expand overseas services [SYDNEY] Air New Zealand's Ansett aims to expand its international service, starting with flights to the United States by the end of the year, Air NZ chief executive Gary Toomey said yesterday.
Air France, Delta drop out of race
Qantas mulls over plan to launch budget airline
M'sian air passenger, cargo volume up
Three potential TWA bidders to rival American sign up
Features
Surviving the competition AS long as there still is a port where ships call that can break down in any way, we'll be in business". The shipyard director says it in the characteristically down-to-earth Rotterdam style. But how many ships actually experience a breakdown these days? And if that happens, is it a given that the owner will avail himself of the services of a repair shipyard in the Rotterdam port area? The shipyards that repair sea-going ships and other vessels are doing a swift business these days.
Iranian line to invest more in port, box line business [SINGAPORE] The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), optimistic of a bright future, is eyeing investments in a US$80 million (S$139.2 million) terminal, 5,000 TEU container ships and a possible stock exchange listing.
W Australia govt to review towage deals
Cruise ships to call at Colombo port again
Ship sales
Air and Land Transport
Ansett plans to expand overseas services [SYDNEY] Air New Zealand's Ansett aims to expand its international service, starting with flights to the United States by the end of the year, Air NZ chief executive Gary Toomey said yesterday.
Air France, Delta drop out of race
Qantas mulls over plan to launch budget airline
M'sian air passenger, cargo volume up
Three potential TWA bidders to rival American sign up
Features
Surviving the competition AS long as there still is a port where ships call that can break down in any way, we'll be in business". The shipyard director says it in the characteristically down-to-earth Rotterdam style. But how many ships actually experience a breakdown these days? And if that happens, is it a given that the owner will avail himself of the services of a repair shipyard in the Rotterdam port area? The shipyards that repair sea-going ships and other vessels are doing a swift business these days.
Iranian line to invest more in port, box line business [SINGAPORE] The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), optimistic of a bright future, is eyeing investments in a US$80 million (S$139.2 million) terminal, 5,000 TEU container ships and a possible stock exchange listing.
W Australia govt to review towage deals
Cruise ships to call at Colombo port again
Ship sales
Air and Land Transport
Ansett plans to expand overseas services [SYDNEY] Air New Zealand's Ansett aims to expand its international service, starting with flights to the United States by the end of the year, Air NZ chief executive Gary Toomey said yesterday.
Air France, Delta drop out of race
Qantas mulls over plan to launch budget airline
M'sian air passenger, cargo volume up
Three potential TWA bidders to rival American sign up
Features
Surviving the competition AS long as there still is a port where ships call that can break down in any way, we'll be in business". The shipyard director says it in the characteristically down-to-earth Rotterdam style. But how many ships actually experience a breakdown these days? And if that happens, is it a given that the owner will avail himself of the services of a repair shipyard in the Rotterdam port area? The shipyards that repair sea-going ships and other vessels are doing a swift business these days.
Container volume rebounds at ports of LA-Long Beach Containerized imports through the ports picked up in January, reversing the slowdown that took place in November and December.
Euro shippers, Cargo 2000 move closer to new global standard Airlines and airfreight forwarders are taking the first steps towards creating a new global standard for customers to measure the performance of their air cargo suppliers.
Hitachi, NKK merge shipbuilding concerns In the latest consolidation of the competitive shipbuilding sector, two of Japan's heavy industry giants intend to combine shipbuilding businesses into one company late next year.
ABP to decide US unit's fate this fall Britain's leading terminal operator may sell American Port Services, but won't decide until later this year.
Wärtsilä cooperates with water mist company on emissions reduction Wärtsilä Diesel has found what, at first, seems an unlikely partner in its efforts to reduce emissions.
US Lines cruise ship returns to Honolulu for repair United States Lines, a subsidiary of American Classic Voyages Co. , today announced that its 1,212-passenger Patriot, returned to its home port of Honolulu, Hawaii, on Tuesday, February 20, so that a thrust bearing in the vessel's generator drive train could be replaced.
Queen Mary 2 weathers virtual storm Tank tests conducted on a scale model of Cunard's newbuilding, Queen Mary 2, resulted in a "triumph" for the new hull and propulsion design, says Carnival Corporation's Cunard unit.
BP opts for SPAR FPSO's for Gulf deepwater developments Coflexip Stena Offshore's Houston-based CSO Aker Maritime, Inc. has been awarded a contract for delivery of multiple SPAR floating production platforms for BP's deepwater developments in the Gulf of Mexico.
Ziegler France reprend le réseau de Grimaud Le tribunal de grande instance de Bressuire a adopté - après amélioration - le projet de reprise par Ziegler des activités du groupe de messagerie Grimaud, en redressement judiciaire depuis le début de janvier. “Notre offre était la meilleure en termes de reprise de personnel et de perennisation du groupe”, dit un communiqué de Ziegler. Le groupe belge fait ainsi passer son chiffre de facturation réalisé en France de 4,5 milliards de FRF à 5 à 5,5 mia. de FRF (Grimaud avait réalisé un CA de 964 millions de FRF en 2000). La société sera rebaptisée Grimaud Logistique.
Avions “hushkittés”: que décidera l’OACI? La procédure de négociations entre l’Union européenne et les Etats-Unis concernant les avions “hushkittés” est toujours en cours et son issue est tout à fait incertaine. Le conseil de l’OACI se réunira à ce sujet en juin prochain, tandis que l’assemblée de l’OACI se réunira en septembre.
La crise de la fièvre aphteuse s’étend au transport La découverte d’un foyer de fièvre aphteuse dans un abattoir a obligé le gouvernement britannique à prendre des mesures draconiennes pour juguler une éventuelle épidémie de cette maladie animale extrêmement contagieuse. Les mesures concernant les exportations vers le continent ont un impact important sur les transports.
Le manque de chauffeurs inquiète le transport routier britannique Lors d’une conférence organisée à Londres par la Freight Transport Association, les transporteurs routiers britanniques ont manifesté son inquiétude face au manque de chauffeurs de poids lourds, à l’heure où s’instaure une société de type “24 heures sur 24, sept jours sur sept”, et face aux conditions de travail dans le secteur.
Moller going big on boxships A P Moller is said to have ordered the world's biggest ever containerships, but just how big are they.
UNS poised to reveal all on takeover Ugland Nordic Shipping shares have been suspended ahead of an announcement on the company's future.
Swan surges ahead with reform plans Losses mounted at Swan Reefer for 2000 but turnaround plans are gathering pace.
Losses build at DSND The Norwegian offshore owner is hopeful of turning a profit in 2001 after a poor 2000.
Silja demands action on Finnish flag costs The ferry operator is staying with the Finnish register for now, but wants new cost-cutting measures introduced.
NKK and Hitachi confirm merger plans Japanese yards NKK and Hitachi Zosen are getting it together as merger fever bites.
Anangel carves up family shareholdings John Angelicoussis is to buy his sister out of Anangel-American offering ships in return.
Tasmania's Burnie gets lifeline The Port of Burnie is receiving state help to keep Brambles Shipping onboard.
Sweden's Brostrom adds to tanker cheer Another tanker owner has turned around 1999's losses to post a profit in 2000.
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