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BRIEFS
July 4, 1998
Cargowebweb site
JULY 3, 1998
  • Spanish government wrongly subsidized road hauliers
  • American, United and BA the biggest
  • KLM accused of distortion of competition
  • EU wants more rigid checks; rail transport privatization
  • Loss for Austrian intermodal transporter
  • Minister's worry about DB/NS Cargo merger; head-office in Brussels
  • 'Life Sucks Without Trucks'

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • OOCL to Launch East Med. Service
  • P&O Nedlloyd's Second 6,600-TEU Ship Delivered
  • SITC Expanding Japan/China Services
  • FMC Seeks Comments for Tariff Filing via EDI
  • Tonnage Fee at NY/NJ Cut by 69%

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Authority for Adv. Ruling on Duty Incidence
  • FIEO plea to withdraw congestion surcharge at Chennai
  • India ranks 17th in ship registries

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • 'Evoikos' master admits guilt
    MICHAEL Chalkitis, the Greek master of the 140,218 dwt tanker Evoikos, which was involved in Singapore's worst oil spill, has admitted charges of breach of duty while in control of a vessel.
  • Closure threat lifted at Aker McNulty
    MORE than 1,000 striking offshore workers at a UK yard have returned to work after the company's management threatened to close the firm with the loss of 4,500 jobs.
  • Asian Terminals sets up new fundraising policy
    ASIAN Terminals Inc, one of the Philippines' largest port operators, is opting for a new strategy of raising funds through new equity and by liquidating part of its overseas investments.
  • Elizabeth dredging plan
    PORT Elizabeth is to embark on a Rand25m ($4.5m) sand pumping scheme to prevent sand from blocking the entrance channel and to save on dredging costs, writes Nicci Botha, Johannesburg.
  • New head in tough fight to rescue Blasco
    TROUBLED Ukrainian shipholding company Blasco has appointed its fifth president in four years. Sergiei Melashenko, former chief of the Blasco Cruise subsidiary, was promoted to the top post this week.
  • Brazil ends domestic oil field monopoly
    OIL regulators in Brazil have opened up a number of fields for exploitation by foreign companies, ending a monopoly that has lasted for almost half a century.
  • '1m savings at North of England
    THE North of England P&I Association expects to make savings in running costs of almost '1m ($1.67m) in the first year following its merger with the Newcastle P&I Association.
  • US and China agree shipping deal extension
    THE US and China, which have been cosying up to each another in many political but not maritime areas, agreed yesterday to extend their 1988 bilateral shipping agreement by 90 days.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 3, 1998
  • Pertamina cancels Suharto-linked contract
    STATE-owned oil company Pertamina has dropped plans to enter into a refinery deal in western Indonesia with a company owned by former president Suharto's sons.
  • Oak sets up UK chartering arm
    HONG KONG-based Oak Maritime has set up an office in London to handle European chartering operations.
  • Commodore to place ropax order
    GUERNSEY based Commodore Ferries is about to place an order for a ropax ferry newbuilding at Dutch yard Van der Giessen-de Noord.
  • Yangtze dredging begins
    A LONG-awaited project to dredge the mouth of Yangtze river has begun.
  • Black empowerment company joins ports venture
    SOUTHERN Terminals, established in South Africa last year as a joint venture between Grindrod and P&O Ports, has acquired a third partner.
  • German U-turn on crew numbers
    THE Bonn government has done a U-turn on its controversial plans to cut minimum numbers of German seamen on ships.
  • Austria targets cabotage
    AUSTRIA says shipping cabotage will be among the transport themes to receive priority during its EU presidency in the second half of 1998.
  • India Cements may quit shipping
    CHENNAI-based India Cements is considering alternatives such as hiving off its shipping division following a dramatic fall in its freight earnings.
  • BHP shrugs off Moody's downgrade
    FINANCIALLY-troubled Australian resource giant, Broken Hill Proprietary has shrugged off a downgrading of its debt rating by Moody's Investors Service.
  • Western Australia introduces port law
    WESTERN Australia is to introduce new ports legislation to encourage greater efficiency and effectiveness.
  • US company to build oil refinery in PNG
    US-owned Inter Oil will build an oil refinery in the Papua New Guinea capital, Port Moresby, next to the site of a planned new harbour expansion.
  • PNOC eyes potential Indonesian co-owner
    THE state-owned Philippine National Oil Company is eyeing PT Berlam Laju Tankers of Indonesia as co-owner of its tanker subsidiary.
  • Cruise crews to get crisis training
    THREE US cruise operators are to send their employees on 'crowd management' and 'crisis management & human behaviour' courses
  • ATI to raise $24m
    MANILA South Harbour operator Asian Terminals Inc (ATI) has approved plans to raise Pesos1bn ($24.4m) through a rights offering.
  • Change to constitution at BMT
    BRITISH Maritime Technology (BMT), the independent research and technology organisation, has been restructured into an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT).
  • WSIL ready to repair Kandla ships
    GOA-based Western India Shipyard has submitted a plan to the Kandla port authorities offering to repair the ships that were damaged by the cyclone that hit Kandla port.
  • Hyundai to launch North Korean cruises
    OFFICIALS with South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine have announced that Hyundai will launch a cruise operation between North and South Korea.
  • APL hits out at FMC probe
    AMERICAN President Lines has attacked a US investigation into trans-Pacific rate setting as a "fishing expedition".
  • Australia enhances cargo liability regime
    AUSTRALIA has announced improvements to its marine cargo liability regime.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
JULY 3, 1998
  • Panalpina se défait de ses activités de transport routier en Autriche
    Le groupe suisse d'expédition et de logistique Panalpina a décidé de se concentrer désormais en Autriche sur ses activités de fret aérien et maritime. Panalpina Autriche sera divisé en Panalpina Air & Ocean et Panalpina Transport terrestre. Cette dernière division sera vendue. Selon le directeur Fiegel de Panalpina Autriche, les activités de transport routier sont bien trop déficitaires en Autriche. La division terrestre ne cadreen outre plus dans la stratégie du groupe, principalement axée sur des concepts logistiques globaux, où le transport routier joue un rôle de deuxième plan.
  • UBT lance un trafic de véhicules sur l'Afrique occidentale
    Le premier départ d'un nouveau service Anvers/Afrique occidentale a été effectué le 23 juin dernier. Il s'agit d'un service retour, assuré par des navires de Star Reefer et pour lequel Anvers est jusqu'à présent le seul port de chargement en Europe. Le service est principalement axé sur le transport de matériel roulant de seconde main.
  • VIV vend sa participation dans Transport Devriendt au management
    La société belge d'investissement à risque VIV, filiale de la Générale de Banque, a vendu sa participation minoritaire dans la société de transport routier Devriendt (Zedelgem), révèle le FET. Le quotidien économique flamand précise que cette participation de 49% a été vendue aux actionnaires majoritaires, les frères Jean et Paul Boels. Par ailleurs, la société d'investissement a pris une participation dans Coolstar, un installateur de carrosseries et de groupes frigorifiques.

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 3, 1998
Maritime
  • Amber Line is now serving Dunkirk.
  • CSAV/Libra/TNX slotcharter agreement. The three South American shipping lines now offer weekly services between the east coast of North and South America.
  • Wallenius and Wilhelmsen Lines have entered a slotcharter agreement.
  • MOL adds calls to Beira in its East Africa Express Container Service.
  • Hamburg Sud will acquire South Seas Steamship from Thor Dahl Shipping.
  • Poseidon is being restructured after its takeover by Finnlines.
  • OPDR takes delivery of the first of four new vessels.
  • Lloyd's Register strengthened its position last year.
  • Bureau Veritas is on an expansion course after good results last year.
  • IICL reports a big increase in the number of special containers.
  • New publications: Changes in the ro/ro market.
  • Draft restrictions on the Panama Canal have been lifted.
  • Maersk orders six more new ships.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council visited Bremen and Bremerhaven to study the effect of a globalised market on logistics systems and infrastructure.
Forwarding
  • THL group in Belgian hands. With the takeover of Thyssen Haniel Logistic by the Belgian state railway, the future of BahnTrans has also been decided.
  • Nittsu reports lower figures for 1997; it has opened a new warehouse in China at Zhuhai.
  • Sankyu has founded a new Chinese logistics company in Beijing as part of its expansion drive.
  • Circle International has a new Asia/Pacific headquarters.
  • Davies Turner has signed an agreement with BALtrans.
Aviation
  • KLM Cargo has added four new destinations to its schedule as stopovers on existing routes.
  • SAirGroup and Cathay Pacific have signed a cooperation agreement for joint flights between Zrich and Kong Kong.
  • Emirates posted an excellent result in fiscal 1997/98.
  • Linex has moved to larger facilities at New York JFK, and is expanding in Europe and Asia.
  • FedEx and EAS International Transportation part company.
  • BA has signed a long-term contract for Atlas Air's first B747-400F.
  • Top ten Iata Agents 1997: Sweden. Netherlands, Spain and Turkey.

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 3, 1998
Maritime
  • Amber Line is now serving Dunkirk.
  • CSAV/Libra/TNX slotcharter agreement. The three South American shipping lines now offer weekly services between the east coast of North and South America.
  • Wallenius and Wilhelmsen Lines have entered a slotcharter agreement.
  • MOL adds calls to Beira in its East Africa Express Container Service.
  • Hamburg Sud will acquire South Seas Steamship from Thor Dahl Shipping.
  • Poseidon is being restructured after its takeover by Finnlines.
  • OPDR takes delivery of the first of four new vessels.
  • Lloyd's Register strengthened its position last year.
  • Bureau Veritas is on an expansion course after good results last year.
  • IICL reports a big increase in the number of special containers.
  • New publications: Changes in the ro/ro market.
  • Draft restrictions on the Panama Canal have been lifted.
  • Maersk orders six more new ships.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council visited Bremen and Bremerhaven to study the effect of a globalised market on logistics systems and infrastructure.
Forwarding
  • THL group in Belgian hands. With the takeover of Thyssen Haniel Logistic by the Belgian state railway, the future of BahnTrans has also been decided.
  • Nittsu reports lower figures for 1997; it has opened a new warehouse in China at Zhuhai.
  • Sankyu has founded a new Chinese logistics company in Beijing as part of its expansion drive.
  • Circle International has a new Asia/Pacific headquarters.
  • Davies Turner has signed an agreement with BALtrans.
Aviation
  • KLM Cargo has added four new destinations to its schedule as stopovers on existing routes.
  • SAirGroup and Cathay Pacific have signed a cooperation agreement for joint flights between Zrich and Kong Kong.
  • Emirates posted an excellent result in fiscal 1997/98.
  • Linex has moved to larger facilities at New York JFK, and is expanding in Europe and Asia.
  • FedEx and EAS International Transportation part company.
  • BA has signed a long-term contract for Atlas Air's first B747-400F.
  • Top ten Iata Agents 1997: Sweden. Netherlands, Spain and Turkey.

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 3, 1998
Maritime
  • Amber Line is now serving Dunkirk.
  • CSAV/Libra/TNX slotcharter agreement. The three South American shipping lines now offer weekly services between the east coast of North and South America.
  • Wallenius and Wilhelmsen Lines have entered a slotcharter agreement.
  • MOL adds calls to Beira in its East Africa Express Container Service.
  • Hamburg Sud will acquire South Seas Steamship from Thor Dahl Shipping.
  • Poseidon is being restructured after its takeover by Finnlines.
  • OPDR takes delivery of the first of four new vessels.
  • Lloyd's Register strengthened its position last year.
  • Bureau Veritas is on an expansion course after good results last year.
  • IICL reports a big increase in the number of special containers.
  • New publications: Changes in the ro/ro market.
  • Draft restrictions on the Panama Canal have been lifted.
  • Maersk orders six more new ships.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council visited Bremen and Bremerhaven to study the effect of a globalised market on logistics systems and infrastructure.
Forwarding
  • THL group in Belgian hands. With the takeover of Thyssen Haniel Logistic by the Belgian state railway, the future of BahnTrans has also been decided.
  • Nittsu reports lower figures for 1997; it has opened a new warehouse in China at Zhuhai.
  • Sankyu has founded a new Chinese logistics company in Beijing as part of its expansion drive.
  • Circle International has a new Asia/Pacific headquarters.
  • Davies Turner has signed an agreement with BALtrans.
Aviation
  • KLM Cargo has added four new destinations to its schedule as stopovers on existing routes.
  • SAirGroup and Cathay Pacific have signed a cooperation agreement for joint flights between Zrich and Kong Kong.
  • Emirates posted an excellent result in fiscal 1997/98.
  • Linex has moved to larger facilities at New York JFK, and is expanding in Europe and Asia.
  • FedEx and EAS International Transportation part company.
  • BA has signed a long-term contract for Atlas Air's first B747-400F.
  • Top ten Iata Agents 1997: Sweden. Netherlands, Spain and Turkey.

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 3, 1998
Maritime
  • Amber Line is now serving Dunkirk.
  • CSAV/Libra/TNX slotcharter agreement. The three South American shipping lines now offer weekly services between the east coast of North and South America.
  • Wallenius and Wilhelmsen Lines have entered a slotcharter agreement.
  • MOL adds calls to Beira in its East Africa Express Container Service.
  • Hamburg Sud will acquire South Seas Steamship from Thor Dahl Shipping.
  • Poseidon is being restructured after its takeover by Finnlines.
  • OPDR takes delivery of the first of four new vessels.
  • Lloyd's Register strengthened its position last year.
  • Bureau Veritas is on an expansion course after good results last year.
  • IICL reports a big increase in the number of special containers.
  • New publications: Changes in the ro/ro market.
  • Draft restrictions on the Panama Canal have been lifted.
  • Maersk orders six more new ships.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Swiss Shippers' Council visited Bremen and Bremerhaven to study the effect of a globalised market on logistics systems and infrastructure.
Forwarding
  • THL group in Belgian hands. With the takeover of Thyssen Haniel Logistic by the Belgian state railway, the future of BahnTrans has also been decided.
  • Nittsu reports lower figures for 1997; it has opened a new warehouse in China at Zhuhai.
  • Sankyu has founded a new Chinese logistics company in Beijing as part of its expansion drive.
  • Circle International has a new Asia/Pacific headquarters.
  • Davies Turner has signed an agreement with BALtrans.
Aviation
  • KLM Cargo has added four new destinations to its schedule as stopovers on existing routes.
  • SAirGroup and Cathay Pacific have signed a cooperation agreement for joint flights between Zrich and Kong Kong.
  • Emirates posted an excellent result in fiscal 1997/98.
  • Linex has moved to larger facilities at New York JFK, and is expanding in Europe and Asia.
  • FedEx and EAS International Transportation part company.
  • BA has signed a long-term contract for Atlas Air's first B747-400F.
  • Top ten Iata Agents 1997: Sweden. Netherlands, Spain and Turkey.

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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
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The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
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TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
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PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
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The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
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
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
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%)
INDUSTRY
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
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PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
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PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
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OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
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MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
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
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PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INSTITUTIONS
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
RIVER TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
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
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
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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