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September 3, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shippers uneasy over KL control measures
    Though divided over impact on operations, most express concerns over restrictions
  • Talks on sharing financial burden of Malacca Straits
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing replaces chief of commercial plane unit
    Move for Mulally to take over Woodard comes after a year of production delays, falling profits at firm
  • Asian air travel, cargo hit by region's crisis
  • Marubeni to buy Okura's aerospace division
  • Air Canada pilots on strike after failure of wage talks
  • Delta calls off alliance with United Airlines
  • Govt panel reviewing policies for PAL
  • VW sees higher vehicle sales in '98
Features
  • Big airlines' clout highlighted
    Strike shows the dominance of single carriers at hub airports, fuelling arguments that competition is lacking

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shippers uneasy over KL control measures
    Though divided over impact on operations, most express concerns over restrictions
  • Talks on sharing financial burden of Malacca Straits
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing replaces chief of commercial plane unit
    Move for Mulally to take over Woodard comes after a year of production delays, falling profits at firm
  • Asian air travel, cargo hit by region's crisis
  • Marubeni to buy Okura's aerospace division
  • Air Canada pilots on strike after failure of wage talks
  • Delta calls off alliance with United Airlines
  • Govt panel reviewing policies for PAL
  • VW sees higher vehicle sales in '98
Features
  • Big airlines' clout highlighted
    Strike shows the dominance of single carriers at hub airports, fuelling arguments that competition is lacking

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shippers uneasy over KL control measures
    Though divided over impact on operations, most express concerns over restrictions
  • Talks on sharing financial burden of Malacca Straits
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing replaces chief of commercial plane unit
    Move for Mulally to take over Woodard comes after a year of production delays, falling profits at firm
  • Asian air travel, cargo hit by region's crisis
  • Marubeni to buy Okura's aerospace division
  • Air Canada pilots on strike after failure of wage talks
  • Delta calls off alliance with United Airlines
  • Govt panel reviewing policies for PAL
  • VW sees higher vehicle sales in '98
Features
  • Big airlines' clout highlighted
    Strike shows the dominance of single carriers at hub airports, fuelling arguments that competition is lacking

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Pacific's predicts profit for second half
  • Japan-Med volume up
  • J. Lauritzen changes for more competitive edge
  • Export expansion for Kang Yong Electric
  • NVOCC warning sparks conference agreement
  • NYK invests Y10 billion on non-shipping projects
  • Talks aim to end strike threat
  • Lufthansa Cargo reduces specific fuel consumption
  • British Airways chooses Boeing 777 for long haul

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 1998
  • Innovative plan inland and ocean-going shipping
  • New logistics can reduce goods transport
  • Costamare orders $ 150 million worth of ships for Hapag service
  • Mercedes Benz truck division operates splendidly
  • Faster rail transport liberalization; through train Rotterdam-Cologne
  • $ 25 million Paccar subsidiary investment

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Mexico's peso fall to take US toll
  • North Dakota farmers look to Canada for help
  • Corporate US rethinks free market for Russia
  • West Cost dockworker productivity falls to lowest level since 1993
  • Mexico's president admits the country's justice system is a mess
  • Brazil delays sale of prized state railroad Fepasa
  • Celadon Group unveils shipment tracking on the web
  • First major media appearance by Customs chief is stamped with enforcement
  • Train carrying hazardous chemicals derails in Kansas
  • CN executive Gerald Davies steps down
  • Pony Express begins offering time-definite service
  • MidSouth's Turner named to head Short Line and American Regional rail group
  • Israel's public workers to strike on Thursday
Transportation
  • STB to speed up ruling in rail rate case
  • Air Canada strike forces shippers, fliers to shift
  • Committee picks Turner to head rail group
  • Board calls meeting on pilot strike
Maritime
  • China lines see profit rising amid uncertainty
  • SCI drops Calcutta calls, cites labor row
  • Tanzanian port welcomes rail repair
  • Port Canaveral hopes to remake itself into a feeder port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Mexico's peso fall to take US toll
  • North Dakota farmers look to Canada for help
  • Corporate US rethinks free market for Russia
  • West Cost dockworker productivity falls to lowest level since 1993
  • Mexico's president admits the country's justice system is a mess
  • Brazil delays sale of prized state railroad Fepasa
  • Celadon Group unveils shipment tracking on the web
  • First major media appearance by Customs chief is stamped with enforcement
  • Train carrying hazardous chemicals derails in Kansas
  • CN executive Gerald Davies steps down
  • Pony Express begins offering time-definite service
  • MidSouth's Turner named to head Short Line and American Regional rail group
  • Israel's public workers to strike on Thursday
Transportation
  • STB to speed up ruling in rail rate case
  • Air Canada strike forces shippers, fliers to shift
  • Committee picks Turner to head rail group
  • Board calls meeting on pilot strike
Maritime
  • China lines see profit rising amid uncertainty
  • SCI drops Calcutta calls, cites labor row
  • Tanzanian port welcomes rail repair
  • Port Canaveral hopes to remake itself into a feeder port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Mexico's peso fall to take US toll
  • North Dakota farmers look to Canada for help
  • Corporate US rethinks free market for Russia
  • West Cost dockworker productivity falls to lowest level since 1993
  • Mexico's president admits the country's justice system is a mess
  • Brazil delays sale of prized state railroad Fepasa
  • Celadon Group unveils shipment tracking on the web
  • First major media appearance by Customs chief is stamped with enforcement
  • Train carrying hazardous chemicals derails in Kansas
  • CN executive Gerald Davies steps down
  • Pony Express begins offering time-definite service
  • MidSouth's Turner named to head Short Line and American Regional rail group
  • Israel's public workers to strike on Thursday
Transportation
  • STB to speed up ruling in rail rate case
  • Air Canada strike forces shippers, fliers to shift
  • Committee picks Turner to head rail group
  • Board calls meeting on pilot strike
Maritime
  • China lines see profit rising amid uncertainty
  • SCI drops Calcutta calls, cites labor row
  • Tanzanian port welcomes rail repair
  • Port Canaveral hopes to remake itself into a feeder port

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Med Conference to Effect Rate Hikes in October
  • CMA/CGM Formally Acquires ANL
  • Chinese Line Suspends Shanghai/Hokuriku Service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • NSICT places order for 46 Magnum Terminal Tractors
  • ECU-Line
  • Leather export team for W. Asia, Greece
  • Transpacific Shipping Lines extend peak season surcharges through Nov. 30
  • Special additional Duty - A few clarifications
  • More drawback for 219 items; less for 299
  • Duty-free trimmings import norms for textile exports
  • Economic crisis casts shadows on Asian air travel
  • ANRPC proposes production cut

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Kvaerner reshuffles operations
    ANGLO-NORWGIAN shipbuilding and construction group Kvaer-ner has announced a reorganisation which it claims will improve its competitiveness, after seeing half-year net profit erode by more than two-thirds.
  • Two killed in Indonesian riots
    A protestor shouts at Indonesian soldiers during riots in the city of Lhokseumawe on Tuesday. Troop withdrawals are being postponed from the northern province of Aceh after two days of rioting in which two people were killed.
  • Trafalgar House move hangs over Kvaerner
    DISAPPOINTING interim results for Kvaerner have left analysts downbeat about the group's long-term prospects. The stock market has reacted with a degree of scepticism as well.
  • Shortsea boost for Taiwanese container lines
    INTRA-Asian traders were the only sector among the Taiwanese shipping lines to shine among the recently unveiled half year results.
  • Port of Durban pilots new security project
    SOUTH Africa's national department of finance has initiated a pilot study into the port of Durban which will effectively tighten both security and the movement of goods and people through border controls at the airports and harbours.
  • Tax breaks attract ships to Jordan
    JORDAN is attracting flagged out vessels and foreign shipping companies to the country by offering tax breaks according to the Jordanian Ministry of Transport.
  • Closure threat to Le Havre yard
    French shipyard Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre has been told by the French government to find a new shipbuilder investor or face closure.
  • Offshore oil and gas output set 'to soar'
    Global offshore oil and gas production will soar in the next few years but the current low oil price and impact of the Asian economic crisis will see outlay proportionally reduced and could see some major projects put on hold, according to a new report published this week.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 1998
  • MDD losses halved this year, claims chairman
    LOSSES at Malta Drydocks have been halved in the past year, and cut by 60 per cent during Prof Noel Zarb Adami's tenure as chairman, he claimed this week.
  • Hong Kong increases HSBC stake
    HONG Kong's government has become the largest shareholder in HSBC Holdings, which includes the UK's Midland Bank, following further purchases today.
  • Spanish yards set up joint venture
    THREE privately owned Spanish shipyards have set up Midyards3, a joint venture with responsibility for marketing, design, engineering and R&D.
  • Buquebus seeks to expand in Spain
    THREE months after initiating a fast ferry route between Barcelona and Majorca, Buquebus has disclosed it is considering an expansion of its operations in Spain.
  • Chaos reigns as Mahatir sacks deputy
    MALAYSIAN markets were thrown into confusion today on the news that prime minister Mahatir Mohamad had sacked his deputy and finance minister Anwar Ibrahim.
  • Tanker outlook is positive, says TK head
    THE outlook for the tanker market over the next five years is positive, Teekay Shipping's president and ceo Bjorn Moller said this morning.
  • Australia's cattle trade suffers further blow
    AUSTRALIA'S live cattle export business, already hit by the Asian crisis, has been dealt a further blow with the withdrawal of Malaysian interests from the industry.
  • Gordon loses Subic fight
    THE Philippine Supreme Court has rejected the petition from ousted SBMA chairman Richard Gordon to review and reverse a ruling that invalidated his claim to the post.
  • Call to change India's cabotage law
    WATERMAN Steamship has called for changes to India's cabotage laws to enable it to feed cargo from ports along the Indian coast for transhipment into main line vessels.
  • Kawasaki plans Panama terminal
    KAWASAKI Group wants to build a terminal near Colon Free Zone in Panama to handle non-containerised cargo moving to northern South America and the Caribbean.
  • B&N takes over two bulkers
    B&N Nordsjöfrakt, the Swedish bulk and roro shipping group, has purchased two ice strengthened bulk carriers from its Norwegian subsidiary.
  • Davie shipyard under threat of closure
    DAVIE Industries, the Canadian shipyard, is under threat of closure following the move by its owner, Montreal-based Dominion Bridge Corp, to seek bankruptcy protection.
  • Pertamina could save $80m, investigators claim
    EFFORTS to abolish corruption within Indonesia's state owned oil company, Pertamina, could save more than $80m a year, it was claimed yesterday.
  • Hamburg-Süd forecasts lower profits
    GERMAN conglomerate Oetker said its shipping subsidiary Hamburg-S'd is expected to report a fall in profits on unchanged turnover in 1998.
  • Kværner posts 'highly unsatisfactory' interims
    KVÆRNER'S 'highly unsatisfactory' interim results has prompted a restructure of some of the group's business divisions.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • "Il y a peu de risques que la crise boursière affecte le marché européen du poids lourd"
    Même si la crise sur les marchés boursiers américain et européen, et celle en Asie, en Amérique latine et en Russie sont inquiétants, cela ne devrait pas avoir un impact très important sur le marché européen du camion. Celui-ci est influencé par une dynamique favorable. C'est ce que nous a déclaré dans une interview exclusive Leif Östling, président du constructeur suédois de poids-lourds Scania. Autres points forts de cet entretien: l'évolution de la demande sur le marché du transport ne l'oblige pas à proposer également des véhicules légers et mi-lourds; et une acquisition pour pénétrer le marché américain n'est pas à l'étude... ni exclue.
  • ShortLines et HGK soulignent le manque de capacité du réseau ferroviaire néerlandais
    Jusqu'à ce que la ligne de la Betuwe sera opérationnelle en 2005, le réseau ferroviaire néerlandais sera confronté à un manque croissant de capacité entre la zone portuaire de Rotterdam et l'Allemagne. C'est ce qu'a déclaré le directeur de Railned Paul Ranke (le gestionnaire de l'infrastructure ferroviaire) lors de l'inauguration officielle du Born-Shuttle de l'entreprise ferroviaire rotterdamoise ShortLines et de Hafen und Güterverkehr Koln (HGK) sur le Rail Terminal Born.
  • Paccar va probablement utiliser des cabines DAF aux Etats-Unis
    Les possibilités de synergies entre les divisions européennes (DAF/Foden/Leyland Trucks) et américaines (Kenworth et Peterbilt) du groupe Paccar sont plus importantes que prévu. Ainsi, la cabine des DAF 95XF sera plus que probablement montée sur des véhicules Paccar aux Etats-Unis, au Mexique, au Canada et ou/en Australie. Ces cabines seront fabriquées à Westerlo et l'envoi des premières unités pour les essais et les homologations dépendra surtout des possibilités de cette usine au niveau de la capacité (voir ailleurs dans nos pages). C'est ce que nous a déclaré Martien de Louw, administrateur de DAF responsable du développement des produits, à l'occasion de l'IAA à Hanovre.
  • Unilog: train direct Muizen- Manchester
    Dès le 28 septembre prochain, l'opérateur ferroviaire de transport combiné Unilog passe la vitesse supérieure et lance un train direct entre Manchester et son terminal malinois Dry Port Muizen. Selon Tony Davis, commercial manager, la masse critique a été atteinte pour constituer un train complet.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • ARTC rates 'lack incentives'
    Freight train operators on the east-west corridor have greeted the Australian Rail Track Corporation's new rate structure for intestate track access with some dissension, arguing that the revamped rating structure lacks the necessary incentives for rail operators to grow their business.
    As seen in DCN on Tuesday, the ARTC has released its first set of access rates for the Victorian and South Australian sections of the interstate network. Under the proposal, all existing operators -- except one -- would receive a small cut in overall "real term" access rates.
    The ARTC also proposes to introduce a small surcharge for operators who operate longer trains to cover the cost of building crossing loops.
  • QR tilts in EDI's direction
    The Queensland Labor government yesterday announced that Queensland Rail has signed an agreement to build a high-speed tilt train between Brisbane and Cairns.
    Transport Minister Steve Bredhauer, who promised during the recent state election campaign to extend the proposed Brisbane to Rockhampton tilt train on to Cairns, said the project would cost $122 million.
    Mr Bredhauer announced that Evans Deakin subsidiary Walkers Limited would build two 10-car diesel tilt trains for the service. The construction of these tourist trains, capable of travelling at speeds of up to 160km/h, is expected to cut travel time between Brisbane and Cairns by at least 25 per cent to around 20 hours.
  • AMSA bans part-loaded bulker
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has banned further loading of the Cape-size bulker Kiho at Dampier pending assurances from the vessel's classification society, NK, that the ship is seaworthy.
    The order follows AMSA's second detention of the St Vincent & Grenadines-flagged vessel in just over a month, and comes after extensive consultation between authority officers and NK at the weekend over the structural deficiencies which resulted in the Kiho's detention on 26 August.
    AMSA's general manager Ship and Personnel Safety, Patrick Quirk, told DCN it was unacceptable that a ship which was detained in Australia at the end of July should again be detained five weeks later with only some of her structural defects rectified.
  • WA, NSW access yet to be finalised
    Australian Rail Track Corporation's new chief executive David Marchant signalled this week that the ARTC was still some time away from signing final agreements with access providers in NSW and Western Australia.
    The Adelaide-based ARTC, which has been promoted by the federal government as a one-stop-shop for operators seeking access to the interstate network, owns and manages sections of commonwealth-owned interstate rail track in Victoria and South Australia.
    While the ARTC now controls interstate operations from Albury through to Kalgoorlie and Alice Springs, it is yet to bed down agreements which will allow it to sell access to operators over other parts of the standard gauge network in NSW and WA on behalf of track owners in these states.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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