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BRIEFS

July 3, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Strong growth forecast for S-E Asia's box traffic
Despite Asian crisis, terminal expansion the size of S'pore port needed innext decade: Drewry
Singapore achieves 95% compliance for ISM Code
PSA in joint venture to operate container depots
Dredging of Yangtze to deepen Shanghai port begins
Asian crisis and Taiwan shipping

Air and Land Transport

US Airways to place US$3.7b Airbus order
Purchase of up to 30 planes a big blow to US rival Boeing
Car sales in S-E Asia likely to stay weak: Volvo
Sale's managing director to return to Boullioun
KLM, Nippon Cargo to expand joint operations in Sept
Building of Taiwan's first high-speed railway delayed

Features

New airport to take off, finally
It was the centre of a heated tussle between Beijing and former colonial ruler Britain which delayed its opening

Columns

Time charterer, not sub-charterer, held liable for contaminated cargo

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Strong growth forecast for S-E Asia's box traffic
Despite Asian crisis, terminal expansion the size of S'pore port needed innext decade: Drewry
Singapore achieves 95% compliance for ISM Code
PSA in joint venture to operate container depots
Dredging of Yangtze to deepen Shanghai port begins
Asian crisis and Taiwan shipping

Air and Land Transport

US Airways to place US$3.7b Airbus order
Purchase of up to 30 planes a big blow to US rival Boeing
Car sales in S-E Asia likely to stay weak: Volvo
Sale's managing director to return to Boullioun
KLM, Nippon Cargo to expand joint operations in Sept
Building of Taiwan's first high-speed railway delayed

Features

New airport to take off, finally
It was the centre of a heated tussle between Beijing and former colonial ruler Britain which delayed its opening

Columns

Time charterer, not sub-charterer, held liable for contaminated cargo

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Strong growth forecast for S-E Asia's box traffic
Despite Asian crisis, terminal expansion the size of S'pore port needed innext decade: Drewry
Singapore achieves 95% compliance for ISM Code
PSA in joint venture to operate container depots
Dredging of Yangtze to deepen Shanghai port begins
Asian crisis and Taiwan shipping

Air and Land Transport

US Airways to place US$3.7b Airbus order
Purchase of up to 30 planes a big blow to US rival Boeing
Car sales in S-E Asia likely to stay weak: Volvo
Sale's managing director to return to Boullioun
KLM, Nippon Cargo to expand joint operations in Sept
Building of Taiwan's first high-speed railway delayed

Features

New airport to take off, finally
It was the centre of a heated tussle between Beijing and former colonial ruler Britain which delayed its opening

Columns

Time charterer, not sub-charterer, held liable for contaminated cargo

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Strong growth forecast for S-E Asia's box traffic
Despite Asian crisis, terminal expansion the size of S'pore port needed innext decade: Drewry
Singapore achieves 95% compliance for ISM Code
PSA in joint venture to operate container depots
Dredging of Yangtze to deepen Shanghai port begins
Asian crisis and Taiwan shipping

Air and Land Transport

US Airways to place US$3.7b Airbus order
Purchase of up to 30 planes a big blow to US rival Boeing
Car sales in S-E Asia likely to stay weak: Volvo
Sale's managing director to return to Boullioun
KLM, Nippon Cargo to expand joint operations in Sept
Building of Taiwan's first high-speed railway delayed

Features

New airport to take off, finally
It was the centre of a heated tussle between Beijing and former colonial ruler Britain which delayed its opening

Columns

Time charterer, not sub-charterer, held liable for contaminated cargo

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JULY 2, 1998
EC: Italy may not make move to Malpensa compulsory Cathay linked to Swissair Airlines in Germany sound the alarm Noiseless transition to freer European trucking market Large-scale infringement of labor legislation covering drivers

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Little-known Pentagon office at hub of China satellite probe
Judging the harbor maintenance tax
Playing catch-up in global game of standards
Beatson resigns as president of Emery
Airbus wins 30 plane order from US Airways, closes gap with Boeing
Most ships comply with new world safety code, but 13% flunk
Qualcomm buys rights to sell trucker's automated driver monitoring system
Justice asks for more time on Teamsters election
Boeing promises to deliver Atlas Air freighters faster
After selling ship fleet, Malaysia's Konsortium targets logistics

Transportation

UPS gets licks in over postal increase
Danzas moves to buy Brazilian logistics firm
Fritz makes a U-turn back to healthy profit
Schneider acquires Builders Transport
Saks takes delivery on Ulrich import software package
EVA Vice Chair Frank Hsu also named president
Mission for Big Brown: putting its software into shippers' hands
Pilots seek bigger share of air industry's bounty

Maritime

Deregulation expected to muddy waters for shippers and carriers
APL criticizes agency for investigation of forum
Feeder lines impose surcharge on Madras port
UN agency: 13% of world's big ships in hot water over new safety standards

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Little-known Pentagon office at hub of China satellite probe
Judging the harbor maintenance tax
Playing catch-up in global game of standards
Beatson resigns as president of Emery
Airbus wins 30 plane order from US Airways, closes gap with Boeing
Most ships comply with new world safety code, but 13% flunk
Qualcomm buys rights to sell trucker's automated driver monitoring system
Justice asks for more time on Teamsters election
Boeing promises to deliver Atlas Air freighters faster
After selling ship fleet, Malaysia's Konsortium targets logistics

Transportation

UPS gets licks in over postal increase
Danzas moves to buy Brazilian logistics firm
Fritz makes a U-turn back to healthy profit
Schneider acquires Builders Transport
Saks takes delivery on Ulrich import software package
EVA Vice Chair Frank Hsu also named president
Mission for Big Brown: putting its software into shippers' hands
Pilots seek bigger share of air industry's bounty

Maritime

Deregulation expected to muddy waters for shippers and carriers
APL criticizes agency for investigation of forum
Feeder lines impose surcharge on Madras port
UN agency: 13% of world's big ships in hot water over new safety standards

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Little-known Pentagon office at hub of China satellite probe
Judging the harbor maintenance tax
Playing catch-up in global game of standards
Beatson resigns as president of Emery
Airbus wins 30 plane order from US Airways, closes gap with Boeing
Most ships comply with new world safety code, but 13% flunk
Qualcomm buys rights to sell trucker's automated driver monitoring system
Justice asks for more time on Teamsters election
Boeing promises to deliver Atlas Air freighters faster
After selling ship fleet, Malaysia's Konsortium targets logistics

Transportation

UPS gets licks in over postal increase
Danzas moves to buy Brazilian logistics firm
Fritz makes a U-turn back to healthy profit
Schneider acquires Builders Transport
Saks takes delivery on Ulrich import software package
EVA Vice Chair Frank Hsu also named president
Mission for Big Brown: putting its software into shippers' hands
Pilots seek bigger share of air industry's bounty

Maritime

Deregulation expected to muddy waters for shippers and carriers
APL criticizes agency for investigation of forum
Feeder lines impose surcharge on Madras port
UN agency: 13% of world's big ships in hot water over new safety standards

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Transpacific Westbound Box Traffic Keeps Brisk Box Traffic between Japan/China Slows Down APL Seeks Reconsideration of FMC Order on ASF Kintetsu Opens Joint Venture in Manila EU Gives Nod for Deutsche Post's Purchase of DHL Stake Lufthansa Cargo Upgrades Time Guarantee Service

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Kinnock obliga al Gobierno a devolver un dinero que no existe TOT se establece en Valencia Ayudas para el transporte a'reo de pasajeros en el aeropuerto de Santander Chronopost promociona el cine entre sus clientes Thyssen decide vender THL y Bahntrans al Ferrocarril Belga

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NMPT net surplus put at Rs 69-cr CII office in Paris New VPT chief takes over New container terminal at Oman Cargo handling operations in full swing First phase of ISM Code comes into effect IT industry likely to get priority sector status soon Book on ISM Code released Additional 4 pc duty may come for review US softens sanctions via World Bank Guarantees for 3 fast-track power projects this month

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Aker McNulty threatens closure A UK offshore yard hit by a series of wildcat strikes is threatening to close down with the loss of 4,500 jobs. Australia and Hong Kong detain ships in ISM blitz ASIA-Pacific maritime authorities have taken a tough line on the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, with a handful of non-compliant ships detained in Australia and Hong Kong since the code's implementation on July 1. Hansa Treuhand profits rise GERMAN shipping investment company Hansa Treuhand achieved high charter income results last year despite weak rates, board member Hermann Ebel has revealed. Keppel Holdings and Kepphil restructure KEPPEL Philippines Holdings and Kepphil Shipyard have told the Philippines Stock Exchange they will implement a group-wide restructuring after shareholders in both companies approved the plan, writes Alec Almazan, Manila. New US scrapping safety bid A US Congress drive for legislation that would heavily impact the global shipbreaking industry by forcing upgrades to environmental and worker health and safety standards has gained fresh momentum. Montemar moves to Andrew Weir URUGUAYAN shipping line Montemar has appointed Andrew Weir Agencies as its UK representative to spearhead its plans to develop its business in the UK, writes Karen Thomas. Richards Bay dry dock scheme seeks operator PROPOSALS to build a major new dry dock at South Africa's bulk port of Richards Bay on the north eastern seaboard will go ahead if a competent world class operator can be secured. Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering contract Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering (MSE) is currently converting Mowinckle's 94,236 dwt conventional tanker Hitra to a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit for use off the Malaysian coast by Petronas. The contract was placed with MSE by a joint venture company involving Trenergy of Malaysia and Norway's Statoil. The 1984-built vessel arrived at the yard towards the end of last year, and the conversion is set for completion by September. The work is being carried out by a team of project managers from both the shiprepair and offshore divisions of MSE.

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JULY 2, 1998
Chennai chief challenges congestion surcharge FEEDER operators have no legal basis to levy the congestion surcharge raised at Chennai, according to Chennai Port Trust chairman IV Manivannan. Bugsier moves into Gdansk GERMAN tug operator Bugsier has opened a branch office in the Polish port of Gdansk. PSA Corp and Shanghai sign port pact SINGAPORE'S PSA Corp today signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Port Authority to promote further co-operation between the two ports. Singapore reports 95 per cent ISM compliance SINGAPORE'S Maritime and Port Authority today issued a notice stating that 95 per cent of Singapore-registered ships have gained compliance under phase 1 of the ISM Code. La Guaira gets $200m boost ENZO Chiarva, president of the Petroleos de Venezuela affiliate Depositos Industriales, has announced that his company has invested $200m in La Guaira port installations. Brazilian coffee bonanza forecast ALL indications point to the biggest coffee harvest of the decade by Brazil, the world's top producer and exporter. International Group to notify Brussels THE International Group club managers have agreed to formally notify the European Commission of the 1998 Pooling Agreement. Grincor updates its fleet DURBAN-based Grincor is updating its fleet with two more acquisitions. Osprey keep its finance options open OSPREY Maritime, the Singapore-based tanker owner, is still considering alternative means to raise up to $500m. Bulgarian port to get Japanese funding BOURGAS, the Bulgarian port, is to receive $120m Japanese funding for the construction of new terminals. Many Indian owners could fold, warns Mehta IF the current recession continues, many Indian shipping companies could fold, warned shipowners' association head BL Mehta. Asia blamed for plunge in scrap exports SCHNITZER Steel, one of North America's largest scrap metal exporters, has blamed economic turmoil in Asia for a plunge in both the demand and the prices for scrap. PSA Corp makes rent rebates SINGAPORE'S PSA Corp is to award S$21m ($13m) worth of rent rebates to tenants of PSA properties in a move to help port customers hit hard by the economic crisis. 87 per cent comply as ISM Code enters force CLOSE to 87 per cent of ships covered by the first round of ISM legislation have complied with it, said IMO secretary general Bill O'Neil yesterday as the code came into force. Fears voiced over PMMA standards SHIPPING and manning industry executives have voiced fears that the Phillipine Merchant Marine Academy will fail to meet STCW education standards. Ulstein wins $30m equipment order ULSTEIN Technology has won orders for equipment to be used in five offshore vessels with a combined value of Nkr223m ($30m). Bulker owners dispute cause of collision OPERATORS of two bulk carriers that collided in the River Plate in May continue to dispute the cause, according to sources in Buenos Aires. Merrill Lynch cuts ICTSI projections MERRILL Lynch has cut its 1998 net income projection for International Container Terminal Services Inc by almost 30 per cent because of anticipated forex losses.

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Manning level dispute hits safety authority A DISPUTE between the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers over manning aboard one of the Authority's vessels has gone before the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. The parties are now involved in discussions following the Authority's move to reduce manning aboard its vessel, the Cape Grafton. It is understood the reduction in manning is part of off-sets required by the Authority as part of an enterprise based agreement. Bulk rates on rapid decline THE current depression within the dry bulk shipping market has seen freight rates decline across the entire sector and the Baltic Freight Index slide to below 900, a level unseen for 11 years. The crisis in Asia has undoubtedly undermined confidence in the sector, but of far greater importance is the inherent over capacity in the market. With much of the current fleet consisting of relatively modern vessels, the prospect for large increases in the level of scrapping looks limited and consequently, it is expected that recovery in the market must be led by demand. Melb "commended" for price reductions PORT pricing reductions announced by port authorities in Melbourne and Sydney this week have been warmly welcomed by shipping lines according to the chief executive officer of Liner Shipping Services Ltd, Llew Russell. "Admittedly, this process of pricing reform must be ongoing but these reductions have made a major contribution to that process," Mr Russell said. He added that the 14 per cent reduction in the base rate in Melbourne channel usage charges as well as the significant reduction in wharfage on empty containers, will be passed on to shippers via the port service charge mechanism. Carriage of Goods "compromise package" CARRIER liability for loss, damage or delays to Australian international and interstate coastal cargoes has been extended in scope, enhancing the protection afforded to Australian shippers of sea cargoes. Commenting on the Carriage of Goods by Sea Regulations 1998 which came into force on Wednesday, the Minister for Workplace Relations, Peter Reith, said these will improve Australia's marine cargo liability regime to: * cover all relevant contracts of carriage (with certain exceptions for coastal cargoes), including electronic forms of contracts of carriage, rather than only bills of lading; * extend coverage to cargoes carried on deck (other than live animals), with certain limited exceptions able to be agreed between shipper and carrier; * extend the duration of carrier liability to a terminal to terminal basis (from a "hook to hook" basis); * provide some recompense for shippers' losses to inexcusable delays; and * in limited circumstances, provide coverage for Australian import cargo (ie., only where the contract of carriage is not subject to one of the international conventions on cargo liability or a local modification of one of these conventions).

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Under ISM detention Stuck in the dumps Ditto for insurance BLASCO payback Dear John from ICB? Ship value writ served

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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