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November 5, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • M'sian govt to implement proposals to boost Klang
    They include setting up of national feeder company and incentives for shippers
  • Call to make S'pore a maritime brain hub
  • IMO urges implementation of marine pollution laws
  • Kerala govt teams up with private firms to develop 2 ports
  • Cheaper ringgit makes P Klang a draw: minister
Air and Land Transport
  • BA revamps long-haul economy class
    150m upgrading to be phased in over next 30 months on long-haul fleet of over 100 aircraft
  • Star Alliance to have new Asian partner next year
  • If FedEx pilots strike, customers will be left with no alternative
  • UK, Spanish airlines ban man in bottle attack on stewardess
  • Lower interest rates boost Chrysler's vehicle sales
  • KLM's net profit in 1st half down 46.7%
Features
  • Flag-of-convenience myth
    Outdated view that open registers mean low standards diverts attention from sub-standard national registers
Columns
  • Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • M'sian govt to implement proposals to boost Klang
    They include setting up of national feeder company and incentives for shippers
  • Call to make S'pore a maritime brain hub
  • IMO urges implementation of marine pollution laws
  • Kerala govt teams up with private firms to develop 2 ports
  • Cheaper ringgit makes P Klang a draw: minister
Air and Land Transport
  • BA revamps long-haul economy class
    150m upgrading to be phased in over next 30 months on long-haul fleet of over 100 aircraft
  • Star Alliance to have new Asian partner next year
  • If FedEx pilots strike, customers will be left with no alternative
  • UK, Spanish airlines ban man in bottle attack on stewardess
  • Lower interest rates boost Chrysler's vehicle sales
  • KLM's net profit in 1st half down 46.7%
Features
  • Flag-of-convenience myth
    Outdated view that open registers mean low standards diverts attention from sub-standard national registers
Columns
  • Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • M'sian govt to implement proposals to boost Klang
    They include setting up of national feeder company and incentives for shippers
  • Call to make S'pore a maritime brain hub
  • IMO urges implementation of marine pollution laws
  • Kerala govt teams up with private firms to develop 2 ports
  • Cheaper ringgit makes P Klang a draw: minister
Air and Land Transport
  • BA revamps long-haul economy class
    150m upgrading to be phased in over next 30 months on long-haul fleet of over 100 aircraft
  • Star Alliance to have new Asian partner next year
  • If FedEx pilots strike, customers will be left with no alternative
  • UK, Spanish airlines ban man in bottle attack on stewardess
  • Lower interest rates boost Chrysler's vehicle sales
  • KLM's net profit in 1st half down 46.7%
Features
  • Flag-of-convenience myth
    Outdated view that open registers mean low standards diverts attention from sub-standard national registers
Columns
  • Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • M'sian govt to implement proposals to boost Klang
    They include setting up of national feeder company and incentives for shippers
  • Call to make S'pore a maritime brain hub
  • IMO urges implementation of marine pollution laws
  • Kerala govt teams up with private firms to develop 2 ports
  • Cheaper ringgit makes P Klang a draw: minister
Air and Land Transport
  • BA revamps long-haul economy class
    150m upgrading to be phased in over next 30 months on long-haul fleet of over 100 aircraft
  • Star Alliance to have new Asian partner next year
  • If FedEx pilots strike, customers will be left with no alternative
  • UK, Spanish airlines ban man in bottle attack on stewardess
  • Lower interest rates boost Chrysler's vehicle sales
  • KLM's net profit in 1st half down 46.7%
Features
  • Flag-of-convenience myth
    Outdated view that open registers mean low standards diverts attention from sub-standard national registers
Columns
  • Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping to launch joint venture
  • Guangdong imports up despite downturn
  • Gibraltar readies itself to be hub-port facility
  • JSC submits THC stipulations to JEFC
  • PSA Corp in debt capital plan
  • Analysts' space demand predictions come true
  • PAL negotiations continuing
  • TNT introduces pilot of customer service programme
  • American Airlines/BA propose gradual implementation
  • Three carriers launch freighter to Japan

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 1998
  • Rotterdam port demands for millennium-proof ships
  • Second quarter KLM disappointing
  • Another Amsterdam Airport court case
  • Dutch cabinet expects introduction of excise duty on kerosine
  • European Commissioner wants harmonization of road transport taxes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Democrat wins in House diminish fast-track hopes
  • Shippers weigh TACA peace offer
  • Schumer victory won't aid anti-sanction lobby
  • Hispanic vote gains clout as Bush duo wins Florida, Texas
  • Grain sector wary of rail merger
  • Texas Insurance Commissioner Elton Bomer becomes special advisor to Gov. Bush
  • Israel hopes peace deal with Palestinians will smooth EU trade talks
  • Roadrunner Trucking launches a new short-haul unit
  • Bangladesh plans to protect country from floods
Transportation
  • Peru takes new approach to rail sale
  • BA Cargo says London center will open on time
  • KLM profit hit by Asia woes, Northwest strike
  • Canadian Air signs plane lease deals
Maritime
  • Santos Brasil marks its first year with modest gains
  • River flooding on Rhine interrupts German barge service
  • Storm-struck ships pull into West Coast
  • Hyundai extends charter pact with MSC
  • India selling shares in multimodal operator
  • European waterway accord expected by next year
  • Forwarders to honor Arena
  • ACL rallies on Oslo exchange, outpacing sector
  • Slot watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Democrat wins in House diminish fast-track hopes
  • Shippers weigh TACA peace offer
  • Schumer victory won't aid anti-sanction lobby
  • Hispanic vote gains clout as Bush duo wins Florida, Texas
  • Grain sector wary of rail merger
  • Texas Insurance Commissioner Elton Bomer becomes special advisor to Gov. Bush
  • Israel hopes peace deal with Palestinians will smooth EU trade talks
  • Roadrunner Trucking launches a new short-haul unit
  • Bangladesh plans to protect country from floods
Transportation
  • Peru takes new approach to rail sale
  • BA Cargo says London center will open on time
  • KLM profit hit by Asia woes, Northwest strike
  • Canadian Air signs plane lease deals
Maritime
  • Santos Brasil marks its first year with modest gains
  • River flooding on Rhine interrupts German barge service
  • Storm-struck ships pull into West Coast
  • Hyundai extends charter pact with MSC
  • India selling shares in multimodal operator
  • European waterway accord expected by next year
  • Forwarders to honor Arena
  • ACL rallies on Oslo exchange, outpacing sector
  • Slot watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Democrat wins in House diminish fast-track hopes
  • Shippers weigh TACA peace offer
  • Schumer victory won't aid anti-sanction lobby
  • Hispanic vote gains clout as Bush duo wins Florida, Texas
  • Grain sector wary of rail merger
  • Texas Insurance Commissioner Elton Bomer becomes special advisor to Gov. Bush
  • Israel hopes peace deal with Palestinians will smooth EU trade talks
  • Roadrunner Trucking launches a new short-haul unit
  • Bangladesh plans to protect country from floods
Transportation
  • Peru takes new approach to rail sale
  • BA Cargo says London center will open on time
  • KLM profit hit by Asia woes, Northwest strike
  • Canadian Air signs plane lease deals
Maritime
  • Santos Brasil marks its first year with modest gains
  • River flooding on Rhine interrupts German barge service
  • Storm-struck ships pull into West Coast
  • Hyundai extends charter pact with MSC
  • India selling shares in multimodal operator
  • European waterway accord expected by next year
  • Forwarders to honor Arena
  • ACL rallies on Oslo exchange, outpacing sector
  • Slot watch

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • TSA Unveils Rate Hike Program for 1999
  • San Ei Launch NVOCC Services from Japan
  • Asian Sources, ACS Logistics Join Forces for EDI System
  • Hanjin Becomes No. 1 Carrier for Seattle

urgente online pressweb site
  • Iberia abandona en diciembre los vuelos Madrid-Tokio
  • Levante discute la conexión ferroviaria con Madrid
  • Las Palmas castiga a los tráficos cautivos frente a las flotas extranjeras
  • Infotrans advierte sobre su dominio web
  • Fomento licita la renovación de v'a del tramo Tardienta-Huesca
  • Deutsche Bahn se alía con operadores portuarios para transportar contenedores

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Union Cabinet approves major economic package
  • Easier sealing norms for exporters paying high duty
  • Seshagiri panel recommends S-Bit scheme for software units
  • German investors to visit AP in December
  • Steel industry seeks revival package
  • SCI puts up better show
  • Development plans taking shape at ICD-Dashrath
  • MISC dedicates service to India
  • ICAC says cotton intake will be lowest in 24 years
  • IMC seminar tomorrow
  • Positive trade balance with Germany
  • Inter-corporate investments sans government permission
  • Foreign investors in core sector to get incentives
  • Only raw silk of grade 2A and above imports allowed
  • Textainer forms logistics divison
  • Handicrafts Development
  • Woollen sector hamstrung by high import duties
  • Centre favours Dutch help to develop ports
  • ACE Lines launches Calcutta operations
  • Performance Statement since inception of CFS PUNE
  • Performance for the Month of October ' 1998

Marine Logweb site
  • Sun charters VLCC newbuildings from Concordia Maritime

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Concordia set for eight ship order
    CONCORDIA Maritime's long-awaited excursion into the newbuilding arena has come to fruition with the Swedish tanker owner ordering a radical design of VLCC tonnage with a 70 m beam in South Korea on the back of charters from one of the largest independent US downstream operators.
  • IMO prepares to act over air pollution
    A KEY committee of the International Maritime Organisation is close to completing guidelines on ways of tracking air pollution caused by ships.
  • Smedvig drillship faces fresh delay
    Norway's Smedvig has raised the spectre of further delays to its troubled West Navion I drillship due to uncertainties over the delivery of the RamRig dual drilling derrick.
  • Saddam defies military threat
    IRAQI president Saddam Hussein (right, pictured at a meeting with Russian ultra-nationalist leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky) has remained defiant in the face of possible military strikes, writes James Brewer.
  • Hutchison and Cosco near to Shanghai deal
    HUTCHISON and Cosco are close to an announcement on joint participation in the expansion of Shanghai's container terminals at Waigaoqiao.
  • Yangming halts ports scheme
    YANGMING Container Line has postponed a plan to invest in and operate the South Korean container ports of Busan and Kwangyang.
  • Cory orders two tugs for Tees fleet
    Cory Towage has made a further commitment to UK operations by ordering two powerful tractor tugs to boost its River Tees fleet.
  • No smoking paradise for Carnival
    Paradise for non-smokers: Carnival Cruise Lines has taken delivery of the world's first smoke-free cruiseship, the Paradise, from Finland's Kvaerner Masa-Yards. The 70,000 gt, $300m vessel is scheduled to make her North American debut in New York on November 19, to be followed by a variety of festivities, including a gala black-tie fundraising event, which will be held in association with the American Cancer Society.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 1998
  • Hamburg seeks more alliances
    HAMBURG port terminal company HHLA, owned by the Hamburg city government, could agree more strategic alliances in the next 18 months.
  • Legal uncertainty hindering E-commerce
    A LACK of law governing the use of electronic commerce is holding back its acceptance as an operational alternative in the shipping industry, according to an insurance expert.
  • Gozo ferries face delay
    WORK on three Gozo Channel ferries might grind to a halt unless vital designs are sent by a Danish design company.
  • Sri Lanka seeks tea-for-oil deal
    SRI Lanka has sent a delegation to Iraq to try to negotiate a barter deal under which the island will resume sales of tea, its main commodity export, and accept part payment in oil.
  • Multiterminais wins Rio roro terminal bid
    BRAZILIAN terminal operator Multiterminais has won the bidding for the ro-ro terminal at Rio de Janeiro.
  • Vosper buys boat builder
    VOSPER Thornycroft (UK) has acquired the small boat builder Halmatic.
  • Cory to upgrade UK tugs
    CORY Towage has placed an order with Spanish builder Astilleros Zamakona for two tractor tugs for its Tees operation.
  • Larsen & Toubro plans UAE terminal
    INDIAN engineering giant, Larsen & Toubro, is studying the option for a new terminal for its cement export operations in the United Arab Emirates.
  • St Lawrence imposes draught restrictions
    THE St Lawrence Seaway Management Corp is requiring ships to reduce their draught for the Montreal-Lake Ontario stretch of the waterway following a dry summer and autumn.
  • Korea explores links with Middle East
    SOUTH Korea is sending a delegation of government officials and shipping representatives to the Middle East in a bid to stablise oil supplies and markets.
  • Call to close Malta yards
    MALTA'S Federation of Industry (FOI) has recommended that both Malta Drydocks and Malta Shipbuilding be closed down.
  • Adelaide receives Asia link
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has added a weekly direct service to Asia from Adelaide.
  • Call for EU ban on TBT ships
    BREMEN city government has called for ships with hull paint containing the chemical tributylzin (TBT) to be banned from calling at European Union ports.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Cootes won't rest 'til fatigue course conquered
    Specialised bulk tanker company Cootes Transport hopes about 100 of its long-haul drivers will be better able to combat the deadly effects of driver fatigue following completion of a new national training course on fatigue management.
    Cootes Transport is one of the first companies to voluntarily take part in the course, which was launched by the National Road Transport Commission at the Australian Trucking Convention earlier this year.
    Developed for the NRTC, the course is one of the prerequisites for drivers and companies operating under an optional Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme, which is expected be introduced nationally early next year.
  • 30 Nov start-up for NSW regs
    New national driving hours regulations for truck drivers will come into force in NSW on Monday 30 November, NSW Minister for Roads and Minister for Transport Carl Scully announced this week.
    The new laws, developed by the National Road Transport Commission and approved by Australia's transport ministers in January, were introduced in Victoria in September and in Queensland on 30 October.
    Start-up dates for the new regime in the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Tasmania are not yet finalised, although it is understood that SA and Tasmania will not be introducing the laws until next year.
  • Cargo owners called to account
    Cargo owners will in the long run have to be accountable for ship safety, according to the former ederal Minister for Transport and chairman of the parliamentary inquiry responsible for the original Ships of Shame report, Peter Morris.
    Speaking in London last week at an Intercargo seminar, Mr Morris said cargo owners who did not to use quality shipping would jeopardise their own business standing and performance.
    Research for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority had shown that iron ore carriers calling at Australian ports were generally five years younger than those that went to South American ports and eight years younger than those that called at Canadian ports.
  • Coombs elected to new ITF post
    Maritime Union of Australia national secretary John Coombs has been elected as the first vice-chairman of the powerful Dockers' Section of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF).
    Mr Coombs' election came at the ITF's 39th congress now under way in New Delhi.
    John Bowers, a representative of the United States waterfront labor, has been elected as chairman of the body which played such a significant role in recent Australian waterfront disputes.
    The ITF's high-profile campaign against flags of convenience (FOCs) was given fresh impetus after a joint meeting of delegates from the Seafarers' and Dockers' sections which approved the "Delhi Policy", a statement redefining the aims, tactics and procedures of the ITF campaign.

Marine Linkweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 1998
  • Noble Drilling Corporation Announces New President
    Noble Drilling Corp. said that Robert D. Campbell, 48, will join Noble Drilling as its President effective January 1, 1999. Campbell holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering and a doctor of jurisprudence degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Jim Day, who will remain as Noble Drilling's CEO and Chairman, said, "Mr. Campbell will add to an already highly effective and proven management team. This important step prepares the Company for a bright future."
  • Romania Exchange To Auction Vessels
    Romania's Maritime and Commodities Exchange of Constanta (BMMC) called an auction for the sale of three vessels by Santierul Naval Braila shipyard.  Up for auction: a 5 year old, 4,970-dwt tanker with 16 cargo tanks with starting price of $3.5 million; a 9 year old 8,750-dwt general cargo and container carrier, with a starting price of $3.2 million; and a new (currently under construction) 8,750-dwt general cargo and container carrier with four cargo holds, with a starting price of $2.4 million.
  • Bergesen Scraps Berge Lord Tanker For $4.8M
    Norway's Bergesen reportedly sold for scrap the Berge Lord tanker for a net $4.8 million.
  • Concordia Orders Two VLCCs For Charter By Sun
    Concordia Maritime AB of Sweden said that subsidiaries of the group had signed preliminary orders for two VLCC tankers, with options on six more vessels from South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries.  The first two vessels are reported to be signed to three year charters, between 2001 and 2004, to a subsidiary of U.S. oil group Sun Company Inc.
  • Cory Towage Orders Tugs For River Tees
    Cory Towage has placed an order for two new tugs to be based on the River Tees from where its fleet also covers the port of Hartlepool.
  • South Korean 10-Month Shipbuilding Orders Drop
    New orders received by South Korean shipbuilders fell 20 percent to 8.51 million gt for 145 vessels in the first 10 months of this year, according to the Korea Shipbuilders' Association. The 10-month figures compared with 10.70 million gt for 175 ships in the same period of last year.
  • Oceaneering Promotes Collins to President, COO
    Oceaneering International, Inc. promoted T. Jay Collins to President and COO. Mr. Collins has 25 years of oilfield service industry experience and for the last five years has held senior management positions at Oceaneering, most recently as Executive Vice President, Marine Oilfield Services. As President and COO, Collins will lead all of Oceaneering's business activities engaged in serving the oil and gas industry.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Travlos: Maritime transport is not a battlefield and should not be used as a means of political pressure
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
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