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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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PORTS

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

COMPETITION

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

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.

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

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.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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"

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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."

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

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

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

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.

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

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

PORTS

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

TAXES

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

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

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%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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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