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June 3, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • FEFC ups sharply rates from some Asian countries
    Indonesia, M'sia, Thailand, Vietnam, and some Taiwan ports affected by boxshortage
  • US asks APL and 9 other lines to provide data on rate setting
  • Patrick may close stevedore business
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing to decide on long-range 737 by end of June
    US planemaker still studying long-range version of the 747-400 that can seat up to 500
  • Talks between Air France, striking pilots resume
  • Plan to hike charges at Sydney Airport may force out airlines
  • EVA Air to put plane acquisition plans on hold
  • Pelangi Air suspends flights to Banda Aceh
Features
  • IPOs planned to fund growth
    Airline, holiday and cinema interests likely to be among public offerings to be made by Branson
Columns
  • New ITF survey on life at sea raises a number of concerns

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • FEFC ups sharply rates from some Asian countries
    Indonesia, M'sia, Thailand, Vietnam, and some Taiwan ports affected by boxshortage
  • US asks APL and 9 other lines to provide data on rate setting
  • Patrick may close stevedore business
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing to decide on long-range 737 by end of June
    US planemaker still studying long-range version of the 747-400 that can seat up to 500
  • Talks between Air France, striking pilots resume
  • Plan to hike charges at Sydney Airport may force out airlines
  • EVA Air to put plane acquisition plans on hold
  • Pelangi Air suspends flights to Banda Aceh
Features
  • IPOs planned to fund growth
    Airline, holiday and cinema interests likely to be among public offerings to be made by Branson
Columns
  • New ITF survey on life at sea raises a number of concerns

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • FEFC ups sharply rates from some Asian countries
    Indonesia, M'sia, Thailand, Vietnam, and some Taiwan ports affected by boxshortage
  • US asks APL and 9 other lines to provide data on rate setting
  • Patrick may close stevedore business
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing to decide on long-range 737 by end of June
    US planemaker still studying long-range version of the 747-400 that can seat up to 500
  • Talks between Air France, striking pilots resume
  • Plan to hike charges at Sydney Airport may force out airlines
  • EVA Air to put plane acquisition plans on hold
  • Pelangi Air suspends flights to Banda Aceh
Features
  • IPOs planned to fund growth
    Airline, holiday and cinema interests likely to be among public offerings to be made by Branson
Columns
  • New ITF survey on life at sea raises a number of concerns

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • FEFC ups sharply rates from some Asian countries
    Indonesia, M'sia, Thailand, Vietnam, and some Taiwan ports affected by boxshortage
  • US asks APL and 9 other lines to provide data on rate setting
  • Patrick may close stevedore business
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing to decide on long-range 737 by end of June
    US planemaker still studying long-range version of the 747-400 that can seat up to 500
  • Talks between Air France, striking pilots resume
  • Plan to hike charges at Sydney Airport may force out airlines
  • EVA Air to put plane acquisition plans on hold
  • Pelangi Air suspends flights to Banda Aceh
Features
  • IPOs planned to fund growth
    Airline, holiday and cinema interests likely to be among public offerings to be made by Branson
Columns
  • New ITF survey on life at sea raises a number of concerns

Sched Netweb site
  • Freighters left idle by El Nino
  • Continued strong performance predicted for Hong Kong
  • Eastern Europe to get extended services
  • Penang Port presents workers with redundancy packages
  • PSA Corp takes the reins at Genoa terminal
  • Oversupply made worse by problems in Asia
  • Proposed cargo route links Japanese cities with Shanghai
  • Indian cargo carrier offers extra charter flights
  • Agency agreement links US and Dutch companies
  • Airbus winning sales race
  • New airport to ease Philippine airport squeeze

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 2, 1998
  • The Netherlands has secret agenda for Belgian railroad
  • Declining loss Rotterdam harbor pool
  • Yellow to sell Preston Trucking
  • Strike Air France
  • Japan and EU fear US shipbuilding subsidies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Pacific lines call FMC investigation unfounded
  • Now or never time for Conrail testimony
  • Sanctions spare US exporters major damage; arms control experts angry
  • McCain shows reformist bent on Jones Act
  • Y2k fallout may be global recession, economists say
  • House leader Armey sees no need to expedite US funding for IMF
  • South Korea chief may seek end of sanctions on North
  • Air France executives, striking pilots meet
  • US still backs Iran sanctions despite Total compromise
  • Israel cabinet subcommittee OKs sale of 49% of El Al airline
Transportation
  • FedEx dumps longtime China partner
  • Farmers, Dominica at odds over airport
  • Cathay Pacific may cut another 1,000
  • DHL to offer software to ease shipping
  • Corel drawing program: When they say upgrade, they mean upgrade
Maritime
  • Easy confirmation expected for proposed maritime administrator
  • Fesco expands in US-Australia lane
  • Europeans may levy fines on TACA lines
  • Singapore port throws its weight behind automated box handling
  • Polish Register fails in reinstatement bid
  • New Jersey students hail the Boomerang Box; APL container is traveling current-events lesson

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Pacific lines call FMC investigation unfounded
  • Now or never time for Conrail testimony
  • Sanctions spare US exporters major damage; arms control experts angry
  • McCain shows reformist bent on Jones Act
  • Y2k fallout may be global recession, economists say
  • House leader Armey sees no need to expedite US funding for IMF
  • South Korea chief may seek end of sanctions on North
  • Air France executives, striking pilots meet
  • US still backs Iran sanctions despite Total compromise
  • Israel cabinet subcommittee OKs sale of 49% of El Al airline
Transportation
  • FedEx dumps longtime China partner
  • Farmers, Dominica at odds over airport
  • Cathay Pacific may cut another 1,000
  • DHL to offer software to ease shipping
  • Corel drawing program: When they say upgrade, they mean upgrade
Maritime
  • Easy confirmation expected for proposed maritime administrator
  • Fesco expands in US-Australia lane
  • Europeans may levy fines on TACA lines
  • Singapore port throws its weight behind automated box handling
  • Polish Register fails in reinstatement bid
  • New Jersey students hail the Boomerang Box; APL container is traveling current-events lesson

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Pacific lines call FMC investigation unfounded
  • Now or never time for Conrail testimony
  • Sanctions spare US exporters major damage; arms control experts angry
  • McCain shows reformist bent on Jones Act
  • Y2k fallout may be global recession, economists say
  • House leader Armey sees no need to expedite US funding for IMF
  • South Korea chief may seek end of sanctions on North
  • Air France executives, striking pilots meet
  • US still backs Iran sanctions despite Total compromise
  • Israel cabinet subcommittee OKs sale of 49% of El Al airline
Transportation
  • FedEx dumps longtime China partner
  • Farmers, Dominica at odds over airport
  • Cathay Pacific may cut another 1,000
  • DHL to offer software to ease shipping
  • Corel drawing program: When they say upgrade, they mean upgrade
Maritime
  • Easy confirmation expected for proposed maritime administrator
  • Fesco expands in US-Australia lane
  • Europeans may levy fines on TACA lines
  • Singapore port throws its weight behind automated box handling
  • Polish Register fails in reinstatement bid
  • New Jersey students hail the Boomerang Box; APL container is traveling current-events lesson

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • FMC Sets Out Probe of ASF Carriers
  • Panama Canal Draft Nearing Normal
  • SCI Boasts Profit Increase for Fiscal 1997

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Purchase of FESCO Agencies gives FESCO greater control
  • Port of Seattle back at work on third runway at Sea-Tac
  • Canada hopes to spur growth with changes to air cargo rules
  • Crowley honors dock workers' safety record
  • Panama Canal ups maximum draft level
  • DOT's airline report finds complaints up over last year

urgente online pressweb site
  • Spanair, una aerolínea transatlántica en diez años
  • Correos promociona el marketing directo
  • El Túnel y los duty free amenazan a los ferrys del Canal
  • Leyland y DAF vuelven a encontrarse, en Paccar
  • GE SeaCo se echa a la mar

Exim Indiaweb site
  • JNPT signs friendship agreement with Antwerp Port Authority
  • Customs duty hike will lead rise in cost'
  • Hydel policy to allow 100% equity for IPPs
  • Service tax to net Rs 220 cr
  • UTI targets $ 500 m via Millennium NRI Fund
  • Public meeting on Budget at IMC today
  • JNP handles 53,247 TEUs through 51 vessels
  • Apex industry bodies hail Union Budget
  • Foreign investors welcome opening up of insurance
  • Inland waterways get status

Cargonews Asiaweb site
MAY 25, 1998
  • Shippers pay to get boxes
  • Pride II on Asia tour
  • Relay service links India, US
  • Americas service
  • Shanghai call a first
  • Abu Dhabi on first voyage
  • Satun prepares for new port
  • Kalmar wins HK contract
  • Port rivalry intensifies

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Asia box lines must aid rate probe
    TEN of Asia's largest container lines have been ordered by the US Federal Maritime Commission to provide information on recent Asian Shipowners Forum meetings as Washington investigates if the body has been involved in improper rate-setting discussions.
  • EU favours 'user pays' transport charging
    EUROPEAN Transport Commissioner Neil Kinnock said yesterday he favours the 'user pays' principle in setting charges for using transport infrastructure when the Com-mission publishes its White Paper on transport charging this summer.
  • Patrick offers to scrap labour hire subsidiaries
    FIVE hours of private talks appear to have produced only halting progress towards a settlement between Patrick Stevedores and the Maritime Union of Australia.
  • ABN Amro in wrangle over Romanian fleet
    A ROW has erupted over the appointment of Dutch bank ABN Amro as adviser for the reorganisation of Romania's huge merchant fleet.
  • Panama launches probe into icebreaker blaze
    AN investigation is taking place into one of the most serious maritime casualties in the Mediterranean Sea in recent months - but it is unlikely the findings will be published.
  • Hongkong United sells 'Whampoa'
    HONGKONG United Dockyards has sold its 20,000 tonne lifting capacity floating dock 'Whampoa' to local rival Yiu Lian Dockyards for an undisclosed sum.
  • Emergency repairs at busy A&P yard
    ENGINEERS from A&P Group's Dover operation have effected an emergency repair contract on Anangel Shipping's bulk carrier Anangel Honour after working around the clock for a 10-day period.
  • Trimline shows joinery skill
    TRIMLINE, the Southampton-based marine outfitters, has recently provided a demonstration of its specialist joinery skills after a five-week project on the Windstar Cruises' sail cruiseship Wind Surf.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 2, 1998
  • ATI investment "unaffected by turmoil"
    ASIAN Terminals Inc, the sole cargo handling contractor at Manila South Harbour, says the ongoing financial turmoil in the region is unlikely to affect its investment plans.
  • Investor offered further shares in ACL
    US INVESTOR Riverfront Development Corp has received an option to buy a further 1.2m shares in the deep sea roro/container shipping group ACL.
  • DS Norden buys aframax on the stocks
    DS NORDEN, the Danish bulk shipping group, has bought a 105,000 dwt aframax tanker on stocks at Hyundai shipyard in South Korea.
  • Sri Lankan police train against piracy
    SRI Lanka's Police Department is setting up a marine division to police the seas and prevent piracy, smuggling and drugs trafficking.
  • Polish Register 'disappointed' by IACS decision
    POLISH Register of Shipping director general Jan Jankowski has expressed his disappointment that PRS had not been reinstated as a full member of IACS.
  • Far Eastern Silo seeks panamaxes
    TAIWANESE grain trader Far Eastern Silo is in the market to buy five secondhand panamax vessels to take advantage of the softness in the market.
  • Massive heroin shipments found in Vancouver
    CUSTOMS officers at Vancouver have made two major drug busts recently worth an estimated street value of C$30.3m ($21m).
  • ISM training hots up in Kenya
    KENYA is to start training its seamen to conform with international maritime requirements as ISM deadline looms.
  • Rusting vessel must be sold to cover back pay
    A RUSTY 1981-built handysize bulker that has served as home for 24 stranded seamen since November 1997 must be auctioned and the proceeds used to cover back pay.
  • US Navy reaches decision on Long Beach
    A "RECORD of decision" has been issued by the US Navy regarding its former base and ship-yard at Long Beach, California.
  • Canadian Shippers' Council elects new chairman
    GRAHAM Allen, manager of marine transport for Noranda in Toronto, has been elected chairman of the Canadian Shippers' Council.
  • Panama Canal eases draught restrictions
    PANAMA'S Canal Commission yesterday increased the maximum authorised draught by an additional 15 cm for vessels transiting the canal
  • Bunker prices improve Latvian result
    LOW bunker prices gave a welcome boost to Latvian Shipping Company, which posted an improved first quarter profit for 1998.
  • Dutch government to continue VTS charges
    THE Dutch Council of State has allowed the government to continue charging shipowners for the use of Vessel Traffic Services if they call at a Dutch port.
  • SCI chairman pleads for support from shippers
    THE chairman of Shipping Corp of India has urged Indian shippers to extend their full support to national shipping companies.
  • Stevedores exert pressure on MUA
    PRESSURE is mounting on the MUA to accept a new round of redundancies.
  • Australian shipbuilder warns of Asian threat
    AN Australian shipbuilder has warned that the nation's shipbuilding industry is being placed in jeopardy by cheap foreign labour.
  • Standard & Poor's rewards NCL's recovery
    STANDARD & Poor's has revised the outlook for Norwegian Cruise Line's creditworthiness to positive from stable.
  • Polish Register back as IACS member
    POLISH Register of Shipping is to be accepted back into IACS membership - albeit as an associate, rather than a full member.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Govt contemptuous of maritime industry
    The government's withdrawal on 27 February of AMSA as the administrator of the Seaman's Engagement System has thrown the maritime industry into chaos and is indicative of the "absolute contempt" with which it regards the industry and seafarers in particular according to the MUA.
    In its submission to the Parliamentary Treaties Commission's inquiry into the government's decision to 'denounce' the International Labour Organisation Convention on Establishing Facilities for Finding Employment for Seamen, the MUA argued that contrary to the government's position such a move would not remove impediments to the negotiation of company employment contracts nor would it improve seaman's health and safety standards.
  • Patrick plans automation
    Patrick is considering a withdrawal from general stevedoring and the increased use of automation at its container facilities a position which will lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs according to the stevedore's chairman Chris Corrigan.
    He told the 14 th international ICHCA conference in Sydney that such move would regrettably have a serious impact on the employment levels in the industry.
  • Port survey records new dissatisfaction
    The Victorian employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry says its latest bi-annual Port Users' Survey "graphically illustrates the need for major reform of our waterfront".
    According to VECCIs CEO David Edwards the survey found nearly three quarters of port users at the Port of Melbourne supported moves to introduce greater competition to stevedoring services such as the initiated by the National Farmers Federation.
  • 'Scam' amendments passed
    The Australian Democrats and the Labor Party have successfully moved amendments to the Corporations Law which would ensure that companies can not indulge in financial practices designed to avoid paying redundancy and other entitlement to their employees.
    A spokesperson said the amendments had been sought in response to Patrick Stevedores' utilisation of laws allegedly "to avoid its responsibilities to employees and creditors" during the waterfront dispute.

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 29, 1998
  • Young Greek guns
    THE MARTINOS FAMILY has established itself as one of Greece's most prominent shipping clans in a little over 30 years. From small beginnings running an antiques shop, the family has come to operate a fleet of more than 70 ships.

    The rise and rise of the three brothers who run the empire, including Thanassis Martinos, continues.

  • Junk bonds show strain
    THE shipping junk bond market is showing signs of strain after a warning that one issue may be in trouble. Plus more on bonds from the New York scene.
  • Club's long road ahead
    SOME HARD work is ahead for the Liverpool & London club as it tries overcome a legacy of problems. The American leading the fight speaks about his decision to exchange California for Merseyside.
  • Repair scramble
    A BATTLE of the shiprepair giants is brewing in Singapore as Asia comes to terms with tougher competition, which is already leaving China feeling the pain.
  • Asia bosses party hard
    THE BIG WHEELS in Asian shipping were evident when they came to one of Australia's top leisure resorts for a hectic round of meetings and golf and more golf.
  • New order takes over
    THE FALLOUT from the Indonesian crisis has put the spotlight on Osprey Maritime for its Suharto connections. But the company is confident about the outcome of an investigation into its charter contracts.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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