NOTICIAS MES DE JULIO DE 2002 (NEWS)

25/07/02 NYK COMPLETES E-COMMERCE INTEGRATION WITH INDUSTRY PORTALS GT-NEXUS AND INTTRA

Added flexibility and convenience of access to shipment information is available to NYK customers, effective July 22, through the integration of NYK's Pegasus e-commerce system with GT-NEXUS and INTTRA.

NYK's decision to link Pegasus with multiple industry portals was previously announced in March, 2002. After close cooperation and testing with GT-NEXUS and INTTRA, integration is now complete and from July 22 an exchange of data pertaining to Schedules, Container Tracking, Booking, Shipping Instruction (GT-Nexus only), and Bill-of-Lading Information is available for those customers who complete user registration and carrier set-up with the portals.

The successful integration and EDI interface was built on the existing foundation and infrastructure of Pegasus, NYK's own advanced Internet technology, which has gained a reputation for excellence among customers for its full suite of e-Commerce capabilities. Pegasus is recognized as one of the leading Internet initiatives in the industry and NYK Line is committed to continue to expand and further enhance its services.      

24/07/02 "Kohyohsan", the Bulk Carrier built by NKK Receives "Ship of the Year 2001" Award

The Society of Naval Architects of Japan has presented the "Kohyohsan", a 172,000-dwt Capesize bulk carrier built by NKK, the "Ship of the Year 2001" award.

The society granted the title to the vessel in recognition of its unique ax-shaped bow that greatly reduces wave resistance under rough sea conditions.

The Kohyohsan is the first carrier to adopt the Ax-Bow, which NKK developed in response to growing demand from shipping operators for a ship with greater propulsion, particularly in wild seas. Working with Osaka University marine engineers, NKK focused on reducing ship resistance on the bow above the still water surface.

Conducting model ship tests, the NKK design team confirmed that a sharp-edged Ax-Bow can reduce a ship's sea margin considerably compared to conventional bows. Fuel oil consumption can also be reduced by some 4%, even under fully loaded conditions.

The Kohyohsan was delivered from NKK's Tsu Works to Erica Navigation S.A. of Panama in June 2001, and is now in service under charter by Mitsui OSK Lines.

To date, NKK has delivered five vessels fitted with the Ax-Bow, which it plans to adopt in its standard design for future Capesize bulk carriers.

18/07/02 APL offer customers the option to pay for certain shipping charges on-line with a credit card.

APL Ltd. has become the first global container carrier to offer customers the option to pay for certain shipping charges on-line with a credit card.

APL is initially offering this payment option for fees related to additional container usage and storage of the customer's shipment. Called 'demurrage' fees in the industry, these fees are charged by all ocean carriers for customers using the container beyond the number of allotted days in the shipping contract. Demurrage fees are often the last fee to be paid before releasing the customers' shipment from the terminal and if they are not paid in a timely manner the shipment can be held up.

For some time, APL customers have been able to calculate their demurrage charges on-line via HomePort, APL's award winning web portal, on http://www.apl.com . This service saved customers time as all the information was at their fingertips and they did not need to make a phone call to find out what charges they had incurred.

Phillip Chin, APL's vice president for e-Commerce said that enabling credit card payments in a secure environment was the next logical step.

"It is as convenient as buying a book on-line," he said. "Plus a payment made via the Internet is immediately recognized in the system, speeding up release of the freight to the importer and streamlining pickup by the customer's trucker. It saves time for everyone and is free for APL customers."

The on-line payment capability is now available for shipments arriving at virtually all of the APL's facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and the company expects to expand the capability to other regions.

According to APL's Chin the ability to pay on-line further streamlines the customer's business processes. "It eliminates the time and expense of issuing a cheque and sending it by courier or overnight delivery to the trucker."

"In other cases, it eliminates the need for truckers to pay the demurrage on behalf of importers or brokers and then wait for reimbursement.

In addition to calculating and paying demurrage charges on-line, APL's website enables customers to review accounts-payable and accounts-receivable on-line. It also enables customers to schedule and book shipments; perform real-time, exception-based tracking; and simplify their shipment documentation processes including printing negotiable documents on-line in multiple locations.

APL provides customers around the world with container transportation services through a network combining high-quality intermodal operations with state-of-the-art information technology. APL is the container transportation arm of Singapore-based NOL Group, a global transportation and logistics company engaged in shipping and related businesses. Web site: http://www.apl.com

17/07/02 IATA informed the 46th edition of IATA's World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) is now available.

It remains the most comprehensive and timely source of airline statistical information available. The unique feature of this year's WATS is that, using data provided by more than 200 IATA Member airlines, it presents a complete statistical picture of the year 2001 - the worst in the history of air transport.

Overall, IATA member airlines carried 1.35 billion scheduled passengers during 2001, a decline of 3.3 percent on 2000 and the first year-on-year decline since 1991. International scheduled passengers declined 2.2 percent.

The decline in the freight market was more severe; freight tonnes carried by IATA Members on international scheduled services fell by nearly 7 percent. The combination of reduced traffic, falling yields and rising unit costs, with capacity only marginally reduced, produced a net loss of USD 12 billion on international scheduled services.

These are headline findings. WATS has more than 140 pages of data on regional trends, alliance activity, aircraft fleets, employment levels and individual airlines'activity, supplemented by data from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the World Tourism Organisation (WTO).

WATS will be available online later this year with 10 years of historic data. For further information on this interactive product contact: efkolidesg@iata.org

You can order the World Air Transport Statistics today from: IATA's Customer Service Representatives Tel: +1 (514) 390 6726 Fax: +1 (514) 874 9659 E-mail: sales@iata.org

IATA Cargo works with airline Members, forwarders, customs administrators, shippers and government authorities to improve standards in shipment documentation and automated tracking. It also helps to develop streamlined procedures supporting cargo agent activities, and to develop fine-tuned regulations pertaining to the transportation of dangerous goods and live animals.

IATA Cargo works around the clock and around the world to serve the cargo community by ensuring the safe, secure, efficient and cost-effective movement of cargo.

16/07/02 Maersk Sealand announced the launching of a new Business Centre via Internet " Real-time answers to real-time questions"

With the launch of a new Business Centre, Maersksealand announced their maersksealand.com customers now have access 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to their unique "Live Help" customer service.

The new global coverage secures all maersksealand.com customers, no matter where in the world they are, instant access to live website support on maersksealand.com.

"Live Help" is offered by their Business Centres and covers all the services on maersksealand.com; from the first-time user registration to on-line booking, shipping instructions and printing of the web bill of lading.

When clicking on "Live Help", a text based chat session with one of their representatives is launched, and client is provided immediate response to his questions and queries.

The service is currently open 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday.

About maerskseland.com

The business web site maersksealand.com is developed and run by Maersk Sealand. The site offers customers an easy to use, online business environment enabling fast transactions and higher visibility.

Maersksealand.com is on-line schedules, rates, booking, shipping instructions, tracking, bill of lading, account statements, statistics and much more 24/7, quickly, easily and securely.

15/07/02 Hapag-Lloyd Container Line - New north-south service

Hapag-Lloyd is expanding its liner network in Latin America with a service linking the east coast of South America with Mexico and the US coast on the Gulf of Mexico. The first departure is scheduled for late August 2002.

"Our entry into the market between Europe and the east coast of South America last year was very well received by shippers. The new north-south service now represents an excellent supplement to our existing liner network in Latin America," emphasized Rudy Mack, president of Hapag-Lloyd (America). He added that this applies for services to the west coast of South America and from Asia, which are routed via the Hapag-Lloyd hub in Kingston (Jamaica), and for the expanding trade within Latin America and the Caribbean.

The new fortnightly service, which is being run in cooperation with CMA-CGM will call at the following ports: New Orleans, Houston, Altamira, Veracruz, Kingston, Puerto Cabello, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Sao Francisco, Santos, Fortaleza, Port of Spain, Puerto Cabello, Kingston and New Orleans. The service shall start end of August and is subject to regulatory approval. Three vessels will be deployed. All units have sufficient capacity for refrigerated containers.

Mack concluded: "With this service expansion, we are meeting the requirements of our customers in North and South America for a direct and reliable north-south link serving all important ports in the region and offering attractive transit times. We will also be further optimizing our container circulation, i.e. reducing empty runs. All in all, we are very confident that the new service will be well received by shippers."

12/07/02 FAA certificated LanChile in its top category for US operations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the civil aviation authority in the United States, has granted LanChile pilots and aircraft a Category III (cat III) rating, which is the highest possible for a foreign airline operating in that country.

Technically speaking, the category III rating means that US authorities have authorized LanChile captains and aircraft (Boeing 767-300 and Airbus A340) to carry out precision approaches and landings in conditions of reduced visibility, thanks to rigorous training standards met by crews, the equipment available on the aircraft, and optimum safety levels applied to every aspect of operations and fleet maintenance systems. This constitutes important recognition of LanChile's record for professionalism in terms of air safety.

The company is in permanent contact with the Federal Aviation Administration and, as a matter of fact, LanChile was the first Latin American airline authorized by that body to start up operations from the United States after the attacks on 11 September.

Luis Ernesto Videla, LanChile General Manager, stated that "for us it is a source of great pride that the top civil aviation authorities in the US have granted LanChile certification, as this confirms the professionalism of company pilots and the high maintenance standards for its fleet, constituting recognition of the daily effort by LanChile's team to guarantee operation safety and service quality, which are our main goals."

11/07/02 Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, Inc. announced details of their next South América summer period routes

The company will have this year two vessels in next South América summer period, m/s "Song of Flower" and m/s "Hanseatic"

Between November 2.002 and April 2.003 the 180guest m/s "Song of Flower" will perform their first South America season which include 10 itineraries ranging from 10 to 19 nights. Following details includes different type of cruises through Argentina, Brazil and Chile

m/s "SONG OF FLOWER"

Following departure days

Dec 8, 2002 Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires

Dec 18, 2002 Buenos Aires to Puerto Montt

Jan 6 - Jan 16 - Jan 26 - Feb 5 - Feb 15, 2003 departure for various cruises between Puerto Montt to Ushuaia navigating through the Fjords close to the Andes Coast

Feb 25, 2003 Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

Mar 7, 2003 Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

m/s "HANSEATIC"

In January 15 and 26 respectively 2003, the 184-passenger m/s "Hanseatic" will depart from Ushuaia on it's named Adventures in the Antarctic cruise on two 12 day / 11 night roundtrip cruises visiting different South Atlantic Islands and Antarctica navigating also through the Cape Horn. Cruise is offered including one hotel night in Buenos Aires and charter air between BA and Ushuaia.

The 9,000-ton m/s Hanseatic boasts the highest possible ice-class rating for a passenger vessel and the most luxurious amenities of any adventure ship. Onboard, guests enjoy all the amenities of the finest luxury vessel, an extensive lecture program and access to the world's most remote destinations. She all but circumnavigates the globe with exploration cruises in the Arctic and Antarctic and seasonal operations in lesser-visited regions such as the Spitsbergen Archipelago, Iceland and Greenland.

For complete information on terms and conditions, itinerary call Radisson Seven Seas Cruises at 877-505-5370 for more information. To require a brochure via Internet : http://www.rssc.com/brochure.cfm

10/07/02 Fritz, A UPS Company is now UPS Freight Services

Following the announcemenet last May 24, 2001 about the completion of the acquisition of Fritz by United Parcel Service, Inc. ; effective July 1, 2002, Fritz Companies, Inc. will undergo a name change.

This is not a new corporation, only a new name. The new name will become UPS Freight Services, Inc.

The name has changed. Fritz announce: "Our name has changed, Our promise of providing best-in-class global forwarding, customs clearance and global freight solutions remains." - " UPS Freight Services was established to help our customers transport freight efficiently around the globe and is a major component of UPS's commitment to offer customers solutions throughout their supply chains."

A phased transition of the Fritz sites are underway as we work towards launching a new, comprehensive UPS Freight Services website. In the meantime www.fritz.com is still active and accessible.

Fritz details in Argentina:
Fritz de Argentina S.A.
Carlos Pellegrini 1163, 2nd Floor
1009 - Buenos Aires - Argentina
Phone: +54(11) 5382 4400 Fax: +54(11) 5382 4444

05/07/02 As from July 1 the Italian Freight Forwarder GENERALI NOLI has established their own representation in Argentina

General Noli is one of the leading freight forwarding companies in Italy. They move a substantial volume of freight, to all destinations worldwide both by air and by ocean.

General Noli's headquarters are located in Modena, one of Italy's most important business center, with Italian branches in Turin and Milan and foreign offices in Valencia (Spain), New York (U.S.A.), Montreal (Quebec, Canada) and Toronto (Ontario, Canada).

The company has been working in the international market for over twenty years and is a well known leader in sea and air shipments.

Today, General Noli can offer its clients worldwide a full package of services with shipments to all parts of the world through its efficient network of offices and correspondents.

The details of the new office established in Argentina are:

GENERAL NOLI BUENOS AIRES S.A.
AV. CORRIENTES 880 - PISO 5
C1043AAV BUENOS AIRES
TEL: 54 11 5236 0020 FAX: 54 11 5236 0030
E-MAIL: info@generalnoli.com.ar

02/07/02 P&O Nedlloyd is transferring as from 1 July 2002 its portfolio of Value Added Services into a new division called "P&O Nedlloyd Logistics".

This diverse suite of services ranges from simple customs clearance to complex supply chain solutions including warehousing and distribution. P&O Nedlloyd Logistics will continue to provide and develop these services but with greater autonomy and customer focus.

P&O Nedlloyd has developed a specialist logistics focus on the Retail, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Industrial and Chemicals market sectors. This commitment will continue to develop and deepen under P&O Nedlloyd Logistics. With a strong background in world-wide maritime logistics, the division will concentrate on maritime intensive supply chains, linking all the other transport modes and creating value by integrating primary overseas sourcing with secondary delivery & distribution.

Supply chains now span the globe. P&O Nedlloyd Logistics believes that only companies with a world-wide network will be able to meet the needs of customers who source, manufacture and sell their products on a global scale.

P&O Nedlloyd Logistics provides a full range of specialist international supply chain management services. Their global reach and network of offices allow all over the world assisting and monitoring the flow of goods from vendors to DCs, through CFS and all the way into destination warehouses.

Web Page: http://www.ponlogistics.com

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