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BRIEFS

December 4, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal

Air and Land Transport

PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
ANA forms partnership with SAS
Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
Finnair to join oneworld very soon
Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles

Features

Setting new sights in China
Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes

Columns

When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal

Air and Land Transport

PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
ANA forms partnership with SAS
Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
Finnair to join oneworld very soon
Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles

Features

Setting new sights in China
Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes

Columns

When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal

Air and Land Transport

PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
ANA forms partnership with SAS
Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
Finnair to join oneworld very soon
Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles

Features

Setting new sights in China
Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes

Columns

When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF opens Manila office offering help to seafarers
Agency concerned about blacklisting in world's largest supplier of seamen
MPA advances phase 3 towage scheme
Guangzhou port's access channel being deepened
New cranes for PSA's Aden terminal

Air and Land Transport

PAL shareholders to inject US$150m into ailing airline
Chairman Lucio Tan to provide US$90m, other shareholders the rest
Northrop to lose US$150m in sales on Boeing cutbacks
FAA clarifies how recorder data from airlines will be used
ANA forms partnership with SAS
Air France to choose Continental or Delta as alliance partner next year
Finnair to join oneworld very soon
Renault aims for sales of 4m vehicles

Features

Setting new sights in China
Promet founder plans to make Yantai Raffles Shipyard in Shandong a flexible yard to build vessels of all classes

Columns

When a ship master is not bound to follow order of time charterer

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TWRA to cut fuel surcharge by 50 per cent Rotterdam plan criticised MPA to extend port dues concession Talks on Westport-Laem Chabang connection underway Hong Kong's air cargo operations rates above most Martinair steps up transatlantic services Transnational to pay US$100,000 fine

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DECEMBER 3, 1998
Frans Maas loses GE Plastics as customer to Penske Air France freight volumes lower Rate increase on the Australia-Europe trade Lower result Hessenatie due to congestion New Los Angeles-Paris (Orly) Flights American Airlines Border town Venlo protest at absence of new road

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Four bidders pursue APL Stacktrain
WTO forecasts slower growth in world trade
Moody's warns ports in West on debts
Visit to US fails to ease India, Pakistan tensions
FTAA focuses on customs to invigorate talks
Danzas now handling air and ocean imports for Eli Lilly and Co.
US farmers plan blockades as Canada trade talks continue
CLA Air Transport starting two intra-Philippine cargo flights
Internet is necessity for nearly half of users, AOL study says
FAA issues emergency stop use order on 747 jet fuel pumps
US prods China to open up its aviation market

Transportation

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

Maritime

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Four bidders pursue APL Stacktrain
WTO forecasts slower growth in world trade
Moody's warns ports in West on debts
Visit to US fails to ease India, Pakistan tensions
FTAA focuses on customs to invigorate talks
Danzas now handling air and ocean imports for Eli Lilly and Co.
US farmers plan blockades as Canada trade talks continue
CLA Air Transport starting two intra-Philippine cargo flights
Internet is necessity for nearly half of users, AOL study says
FAA issues emergency stop use order on 747 jet fuel pumps
US prods China to open up its aviation market

Transportation

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

Maritime

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Four bidders pursue APL Stacktrain
WTO forecasts slower growth in world trade
Moody's warns ports in West on debts
Visit to US fails to ease India, Pakistan tensions
FTAA focuses on customs to invigorate talks
Danzas now handling air and ocean imports for Eli Lilly and Co.
US farmers plan blockades as Canada trade talks continue
CLA Air Transport starting two intra-Philippine cargo flights
Internet is necessity for nearly half of users, AOL study says
FAA issues emergency stop use order on 747 jet fuel pumps
US prods China to open up its aviation market

Transportation

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

Maritime

Venezuela readies new customs law
EU rail operator faces hostile investors
British intermodal operators provide only sunshine in the cloudy European industry
US Postal Service reaches tentative deal with 2 unions
US Postal Service ready to award airlift contracts
Air maintenance company cuts employees

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FMC Draws up Bond Increases for Intermediaries COSCON, Yang Ming File Space Charter Pact Transpacific Box Imbalance Expected to Widen in 1998

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Los sindicatos lanzan un SOS para salvar el ferrocarril en Extremadura La aerolínea Cityjet conecta Irlanda con la Costa del Sol El presidente de Asturias da por segura la l'nea marítima Gij'n-Rotterdam Renfe instala un sistema de protección de v'as en la línea Barcelona-Valencia La Comisión Europea consulta a las compañías aéreas Nedlloyd quita importancia al descenso del beneficio trimestral Swiss World Airways deja de volar hoy

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COSCO's Director visits India to study market potential Major Port Trusts Act in for amendment IMC meet with German envoy today Stevedores set record at VPT Hi-tech park planned at Navi Mumbai MMB plans to review hinterland connectivity at port sites NHAI-FICCI meet on express highways Australia eases sanctions Rs 1,000 notes may reappear Tourism services sector may be offered for privatisation Centre likely to import fertiliser HI-TEC City a precious jewel of 21st century, declares Vajpayee COSCON WB loan to UP FFFAI Convention begins at Kochi

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Il ministero delle Finanze chiede decine di miliardi per cinque anni di arretrati alle compagnie di trasporto Container, il Fisco batte cassa Una tassa per le merci trasportate in coperta rischia di allontanare il traffico dagli scali italiani Riesplode la polemica con la Ue sul lavoro in banchina Primi passi per il trasferimento delle competenze previsto dalla legge di riforma Capitanerie e autorità, parte il dialogo Gioia Tauro tira la volata al Sud

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Bollore tables bid for Safmarine box arm France's Bollore group revealed yesterday that it had made a bid for the container transport operations of South African shipping company, Safmarine. Ocean Marine faces major overhaul TROUBLED independent P&I club Ocean Marine Mutual is set to unveil a major overhaul with confirmation from the club last night that an announcement is imminent. Shipowners' Mutual move on claim pool THE Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association is set to become a direct participant in the International Group's claims sharing arrangements from February 20 next year. Oslo bourse index down as oil price fall bites FALLING oil prices acted to depress the Oslo Stock Exchange in November, with its total index falling 5.1% to 952.69 even as bourses elsewhere in the world bounced back from recent declines. ITF in Philippines 'blacklist' plea THE International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has asked the Philippines to amend rules penalising ocean-going seafarers who engage in industrial action overseas and to act against local manning agents blacklisting these seafarers. Euro could fuel further competition in logistics THE introduction of the euro next month could act as an important catalyst in the development of third party logistics and integrated supply chains by intensifying competitive pressures across Europe, an industry expert has predicted. Swedish Club offers rebate to members Owners of vessels entered for P&I cover with the Swedish Club are to receive a 10% rebate on the cost of their P&I insurance for the 1998-99 policy year. Grande Africa Associated British Ports' Southampton port witnessed a double first when Grimaldi Lines' new multipurpose ro-ro, the Grande Africa, made her maiden call and discharged the initial consignment of Ford's new Focus make of car into the UK.

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DECEMBER 3, 1998
Gdansk delivers last boxship as sale approved CAPE Nati, the last of the series of six B191/12 type containerships under construction at Gdansk Shipyard for Schoeller Holdings, was christened and delivered yesterday. Sri Lankans foil port attack SRI Lankan police have arrested eight Tamil Tiger rebels suspected to have been planning to attack Colombo Port. BP hits fuel allowance in less than two months BP's new bunkering centre in Larnaca, Cyprus, yesterday reached its annual allowance of 30,000 tonnes of heavy fuel sold less than two months after it opened. Reuters drops broker messaging system REUTERS has announced the closure of its spot tanker messaging system from June 30 next year. Minister disappoints Italian owners ITALIAN transport minister Tiziano Treu has frustrated the hopes of Italian shipowners who had urged him to plead their cause in Brussels. Swedish Club gives discount for 1998-99 OWNERS of vessels entered for P&I cover with The Swedish Club are to benefit from a ten per cent discount for 1998-99. Hyundai expected to pull out of TACA HYUNDAI Merchant Marine is expected to following DSR-Senator and TMM in withdrawing from the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement next year. Moby launches new roro service tomorrow ITALIAN ferry operator Moby Lines launches a roro service from the mainland to Sardinia tomorrow. Exxon receives final offers on time charter US oil major Exxon has received final and best offers for its two-vlcc time charter requirement, and brokers believe that around five owners are still in the running Transroll quashes speculation TRANSROLL president Washington Barbeito has acted quickly to quash speculation that the Brazilian line is to be acquired by German operator Hamburg-S'd. Lpg vessel sinks in Chinese waterway A FULLY laden 380 dwt lpg vessel has sunk in the Hongwan Waterway near Zhuhai, a city in southern China close to Hong Kong. Bonnici laments Maltese handicap MALTESE economics minister Prof Josef Bonnici said in parliament that Sea Malta is facing serious disadvantages in its competition with European shipping lines. Finland launches third attempt to aid shipping FINLAND'S third attempt this year to aid the country's shipping industry has been launched amid fears of increasing desertion from the national flag. Drifting ship towed to Colombo A BELIZE flag ship adrift for two weeks was finally taken in tow to Colombo on December 1 after adverse weather prevented initial rescue. Supply ship stuck in pack ice AUTHORITIES in Australia are preparing a rescue plan for a government supply ship stuck in pack ice off Antartica. Singapore advances tug plan SINGAPORE'S Maritime and Port Authority has pushed forward the final stage of its tug liberalisation programme by four months to March 1, 1999. Electronic bookings 'hold key to cruise industry' A MARKED increase in direct electronic bookings via the Internet is likely to herald the most significant change to the global cruise industry, according to the head of Cruise Brokers.

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ECT: Hutchison devra-t-il composer avec RCE ? Curieuse évolution que celle que prend le dossier relatif à la vente d'ECT. A l'origine, le caractère des soumissions était bien précis. Le candidat retenu pourrait acquérir 45% de l'entreprise, le reste devant tomber dans les mains d'institutions néerlandaises ou à fort ancrage néerlandais. Le groupe Hutchison Whampoa a été retenu pour une discussion approfondie, les deux autres candidats, en l'occurrence PSA et CMB, étant priés de s'en tenir à l'accord relatif à la procédure de soumission. En d'autres termes, au cas où Hutchison se désisterait ou serait finalement écarté car ayant, après examen approfondi de la situation de l'entreprise, décidé de réduire le montant de son offre, l'organisme chargé de la vente peut toujours se rabattre sur l'un des deux autres candidats. C. Bourne (MOL): "Les taux progresseront encore au départ de l'Asie" Si l'on en croit Chris Bourne, managing director de Mitsui OSK Lines, le liner s'oriente progressivement vers des jours meilleurs. L'année 1998 aura été très difficile; toutefois, les perspectives pour 1999 sont nettement meilleures et l'an 2000 devrait ramener les lignes opérant sur l'Asie dans les chiffres noirs. Animant une des sessions de la conférence "Intermodal 98", C. Bourne avait choisi comme thème: "Les effets à long terme de la crise asiatique sur le shipping et le trading". La libéralisation secoue la navigation intérieure belge Quelques jours après l'entrée en vigueur de la libéralisation dans la navigation intérieure belge, la situation reste peu claire. L'industrie tente sa chance et essaie d'obtenir une diminution des tarifs de 40%, les bureaux d'affrètement font concurrence aux transporteurs, tandis que les bateliers indépendants ont pris en traînant les pieds le chemin qui mène vers les coopératives. La situation est extrêmement tendue dans la navigation citernière belge, où certains opérateurs ont refusé d'effectuer des transports de Rotterdam et Flessingue à destination de Bruxelles et de Liège à des prix en-dessous du tarif plancher. A l'heure de mettre sous presse, une réunion entre chargeurs et armateurs était toujours en cours à Anvers. Le "passif historique" au centre du débat sur le décret portuaire Harmoniser les conditions de fonctionnement entre ports flamands vers l'avenir, comme le prévoit la proposition de décret portuaire, est une chose. Mais l'égalité des chances ne sera réelle que si les distorsions du passé sont elles aussi corrigées, a argumenté Gand - partiellement suivi sur ce point par Ostende - lors du débat public qui a eu lieu hier à la Commission de l'Aménagement du Territoire, des Travaux publics et des Transports du Parlement flamand. L'échevin portuaire gantois Termont a exigé une garantie formelle qu'une telle évaluation des "charges historiques" aurait lieu. Anvers et Zeebrugge ont estimé qu'il vaudrait mieux qu'une telle discussion ait lieu en dehors du débat sur le décret portuaire. Les quatre ports étaient cependant d'accord sur le fait qu'une adoption rapide du décret en question serait une bonne affaire.

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Double headers to go under new EBA Double header shifts will be eliminated by P&O Ports under its new enterprise agreements. This is believed to be one of "the agreed core terms" of site certified agreements contained in the in principle agreement now being considered by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and its members. With the practice of double headers gone, other overtime will be available only at the discretion of management and at management's direction. An annual fixed salary, based on the actual roster, hours to be worked and general conditions of employment will constitute the basis for payment. SA angry over FreightCorp win A bitter row has erupted over the selection of NSW rail freight operator FreightCorp as the successful tenderer for the lucrative Flinders Power intra-state coal haulage task in South Australia. Adelaide-based Australia Southern Railroad, which currently operates the daily coal service for Flinders with their own wagons, locomotives and crews running over the Flinders-owned track, is perplexed at the awarding of the contract to FreightCorp. Opposition parties in SA yesterday also expressed strong opposition to FreightCorp's selection, concerned about the potential loss of jobs and future rail track investment in the state resulting from the tender. COSCO follows the pack on THCs The imposition of an import terminal handling charge by COSCO has been described as "a de facto freight rate increase" by the executive president of the Australian Peak Shippers Association, Frank Beaufort. Mr Beaufort said it was disappointing that shipping lines saw the need to impose these charges, although he admitted that the Chinese carrier was merely following the practice of other lines. "They are probably one of the last," he said. COSCO will introduce the terminal handling charge from all load ports other than those in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong, which will remain at the existing rates, from 1 January. BHPT quits Newcastle tugs BHP transport and its Japanese partners are to end their involvement in tugs in the port of Newcastle, selling Hunter Towage Services and four tugs to Adsteam/Howard Smith joint-venture Waratah Towage. The sale, which is subject to the completion of due diligence and discussions with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, brings to an end a sometimes bitter contest between HTS and Waratah subsidiary Newcastle Tugs which, at least in the early days, reflected considerable enmity between the parent companies over service and pricing issues.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.

Maritime

Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.

Ports and Terminals

PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
Felixstowe opens rail extension.
Baria Serece receives bigger ships.

Forwarding

Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
AEI acquires Translink Group.
Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.

Aviation

KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
UPS posts a good third quarter.
FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
CityFlyer joins the BA group.
SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.

Maritime

Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.

Ports and Terminals

PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
Felixstowe opens rail extension.
Baria Serece receives bigger ships.

Forwarding

Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
AEI acquires Translink Group.
Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.

Aviation

KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
UPS posts a good third quarter.
FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
CityFlyer joins the BA group.
SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.

Maritime

Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.

Ports and Terminals

PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
Felixstowe opens rail extension.
Baria Serece receives bigger ships.

Forwarding

Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
AEI acquires Translink Group.
Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.

Aviation

KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
UPS posts a good third quarter.
FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
CityFlyer joins the BA group.
SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.

Maritime

Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.

Ports and Terminals

PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
Felixstowe opens rail extension.
Baria Serece receives bigger ships.

Forwarding

Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
AEI acquires Translink Group.
Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.

Aviation

KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
UPS posts a good third quarter.
FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
CityFlyer joins the BA group.
SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

International Transport Journal

Feature

The biter bitten in Dubai. A spirited attack by shipowners on lagging development by ports met with an unexpected counter-attack at TOC Asia in Dubai this year.

Maritime

Lithuanian North Sea Ferries starts a new ro/ro service.
CMA-CGM/ESF launch weekly service between west Europe and the Baltic.
MSC upgrades its Australia-Asia service with a seventh vessel.
ACL rejects an unfriendly takeover attempt by Holt.
Erck Rickmers establishes a new shipowner company.
Zim back in the black. Zim Israel Navigation Company closed third quarter 1998 with a profit, considerably improving this year's balance sheet so far.
Norfolkline offers its services under the same name.
Stena Line is struggling to overcome continuing heavy losses.
DCL expands its LCL and FCL services to various destinations.
German shipowners oppose a ban on FOC ships in the North Sea.

Ports and Terminals

PSA Corp signs a JV in Dalian and offers a 10% rebate in Singapore.
Intermed promotes the potential of Northwest Mediterranean ports.
Felixstowe opens rail extension.
Baria Serece receives bigger ships.

Forwarding

Ocean Group Plc plans to buy back about 10% of its base capital.
AEI acquires Translink Group.
Hellmann Perishable Logistics is expanding, with new facilities.
Pohl and GeoLogistics combine their strengths in paper logistics.
Megafreight buys Berry & Donaldson.

Aviation

KLM/Alitalia: one ticket to the world. KLM and Alitalia have formed a unique alliance in the international air industry.
Austrian Airlines has started serving Harare in Zimbabwe.
World Airways has started flying a DC-10 freighter for TACA.
Lufthansa has already almost reached 1997 profits in the first three quarters of this year.
UPS posts a good third quarter.
FedEx leases three Boeing freighters from Atlas Air.
Pittston BAX Global is in the red in the third quarter.
CityFlyer joins the BA group.
SAirGroup buys stake in Air Europe.

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Chang goes for broke GOLDEN OCEAN S billion dollar VLCC newbuilding project is entering a crucial stage. Heavy interest payments have seen the company notch up a big trading loss while it must find charters and finance for five VLCCs under construction or run the risk of defaulting on payments to shipyards. However, chairman Fred Cheng remains confident. Ulstein takeover sparks probe into insider trading Cargoshipmystery Threat to brokers Return to the Haven Cash call litigation

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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

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

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

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

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

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

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

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› 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

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

Increase of five units compared to 2023

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

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

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