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November 6, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
    Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
  • Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
  • China obliged to crack down on piracy
  • Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
    Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
  • Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
  • Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
  • ANA to raise number of jobs cut
  • Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire
Features
  • Champion of order and safety
    It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
    Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
  • Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
  • China obliged to crack down on piracy
  • Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
    Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
  • Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
  • Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
  • ANA to raise number of jobs cut
  • Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire
Features
  • Champion of order and safety
    It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
    Stacktrain Services one of the possible assets to be sold
  • Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
  • China obliged to crack down on piracy
  • Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL, Cathay Pacific have yet to sign contract: Estrada
    Still many difficult issues, including management control, to be thrashed out: Cathay chief
  • Ansett to sell catering, retail cargo businesses
  • Northwest-KLM alliance at risk if Schiphol limits flights
  • ANA to raise number of jobs cut
  • Boeing's top public-relations executive to retire
Features
  • Champion of order and safety
    It's important in its striving for uniform legislation and observance of shipping rules, says new VP Pieter Struijs

Sched Netweb site
  • Rate restoration tops agenda at TSA meeting
  • Pre-purchase space arrangement for Fastship
  • Mongolia plans ocean fleet for raw materials
  • Mid-January delivery for Evergreen newbuilding
  • US/Europe tonnage levels down at Chek Lap Kok
  • Air Canada reports 3rd quarter net lossv
  • SIA plans plane sale

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 1998
  • Perhaps strike at Federal Express
  • Northwest and KLM under the same group name
  • Schiphol slots ceiling temporarily no KLM problem
  • Excellent CTT newsletter online
  • Capacity problems at ECT
  • Disruptive actions union in Calais

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Massachusetts sanctions struck down
  • Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
  • Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
  • US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
  • Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
  • FedEx strike nears as talks break off
  • EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
  • Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
  • Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
  • Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
  • BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
  • China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
  • French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station
Transportation
  • Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
  • Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
  • Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
  • Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says
Maritime
  • Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
  • Forwarders oppose rule change
  • Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
  • Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
  • US port roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Massachusetts sanctions struck down
  • Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
  • Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
  • US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
  • Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
  • FedEx strike nears as talks break off
  • EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
  • Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
  • Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
  • Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
  • BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
  • China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
  • French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station
Transportation
  • Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
  • Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
  • Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
  • Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says
Maritime
  • Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
  • Forwarders oppose rule change
  • Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
  • Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
  • US port roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Massachusetts sanctions struck down
  • Carriers tap into beer as pricey imports rise
  • Tom Holt: a low-key, high-profile businessman
  • US Census easing stand on exporter of record rule
  • Venezuela elections seen as bellwether for trade
  • FedEx strike nears as talks break off
  • EU executive, U.S. agree on trade action plan
  • Celadon Trucking elected a member of Mexico's Canacar trucking association
  • Worldwide Internet business expected to reach $3.2 trillion in 2003
  • Train derails in West Virginia and leaks hydrochloric acid
  • BankBoston joins launch of Electronic Trade Network
  • China rules out hijacking in case of Petro Ranger tanker seizure
  • French are demanding Britain change the name of its Waterloo railway station
Transportation
  • Philippine Airlines deal with Cathy Pacific still weeks away
  • Beatson says logistics gives Circle an edge
  • Asian Sources, ACS offer coded tracking
  • Saudi study on expanding rail links on track, minister says
Maritime
  • Court upholds Parise conviction on racketeering
  • Forwarders oppose rule change
  • Hamburg port operator gets unconventional
  • Pakistan shippers can prepay freight and save on terminal charges
  • US port roundup

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Japan/Europe Conference to Raise Rates Effective Jan. 1
  • P&O Nedlloyd, Maersk to Be Awarded License in China
  • Hanjin to Open Kaohsiung Box Terminal

urgente online pressweb site
  • Arias-Salgado destituye al director del Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas
  • Trasmediterránea construirá una terminal propia en Valencia
  • Firmado el convenio para el Centro de Transportes de Cartagena
  • II Curso superior de logística empresarial, de Aeutransmer
  • Continental patrocina la maratón de Nueva York

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk, Sea-Land ships make maiden call at Mina Raysut
  • EU slaps CVD on stainless steel bright bars
  • Unidel Midas Service now offers direct link to West Africa
  • An educative and most informative workshop
  • Accord Freight Lines celebrates first anniversary
  • IMC nominees to participate in BPC's HRD programme in Japan
  • Indian jewellery glitters at Bahrain fair
  • Longer loan repayment period for cotton yarn EOUs
  • Uttar Pradesh spells out export policy; sets Rs 20,000-cr target
  • Maharashtra sops for agro-based units
  • IMC urges MTNL to act on new directory
  • CBDT chief sure of meeting target
  • TUF parameters in a fortnight

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
  • Bunkerworld.com got physical in London
    Being an Internet publishing house, we certainly have a global reach on a daily basis, but we rarely get to meet anyone face to face. During two hectic days at the 19th International Bunker Conference (IBC) in London, the team behind Bunkerworld.com came off-line to meet the industry.
  • A bunker case scenario from Hell
    We report from day one of the International Bunker Conference, when speakers and plenary discussions highlighted hot topics which continue to plague the industry.
  • Fuelcon versus Sellers' contracts
    During the IBC in London in October, we got a look into the current status of existing contractual terms and conditions which regulate the bunker transaction, "the commercial deal". In today's market, there is no standard international set of terms and conditions with universal acceptance.
  • Texaco + Chevron = FAMM
    Texaco and Chevron finally announced the formation and start-up of their global joint venture in their respective residual fuels and marine lubricants marketing business on November 2nd.
  • Company News and Updates

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Keppel embarks on big cost cutting exercise
    Diversified marine conglomerate Keppel Corporation is to sell off "non-performing" overseas shipyards and its liner company as part of a major restructuring and cost-cutting programme.
  • Shell promises to do better as profits dive
    ROYAL Dutch/Shell chairman Mark Moody-Stuart yesterday pledged to improve the group's performance after third quarter profits fell by a massive 56% to $841m, compared with the same period last year.
  • Bergesen fears tanker woes will hit full year earnings
    Norway's Bergesen said yesterday that a weaker tanker market in the fourth quarter would lead to a lower full-year operating profit in 1998 than last year.
  • Secondhand sector rallies after yen dip
    Far Eastern secondhand activity has started to recover following the crash in the Japanese economy which rocked the sale and purchase market and threatened negotiations, writes Emily Redding.
  • Russian food aid fails to deliver dry bulk revival
    US food aid for hard-hit Russia may fall short of the predicted boom for under-utilised dry bulk carriers, as a tentative agreement between Washington and Moscow calls for roughly half the commodities expected.
  • Kelud Indonesia-bound
    Meyer Werft's Papenburg yard has delivered its 20th passengership to Indonesia's Directorate General of Sea Communication.
  • Petroships denies smuggling claim
    The Singapore-based shipmanager of the Petro Ranger' has denied Chinese government claims that the vessel was actually involved in smuggling, rather than hijacked by Indonesian pirates.
  • Danish shipowners call for clarity on duty-free
    Danish shipowners are talking to tax authorities to pin them down on guidelines after duty-free disappears.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 1998
  • Chilean government urged to end port deadlock
    CHILE'S government is being urged to set up a negotiating body to resolve the differences between the various parties involved in the port concession process.
  • Fairplay launches Ships Register on Internet
    FAIRPLAY, the UK-based marine information specialist, has launched its Ships Register on the Internet.
  • Sally terminates Ramsgate-Ostend service
    SALLY UK, part of the Finnish ferry group Neptun Maritime, will close its loss-making service between Ramsgate and Ostend on November 20.
  • Finnlines may move HQ to Germany
    FINNISH liner operator Finnlines might move its head office to Germany as a result of the axing by the Finnish government of two proposals to help shipping companies.
  • Hospital ship in eighth auction
    A PASSENGERSHIP converted by the Greek government into a $2m floating hospital comes under the auctioneer's hammer later this month for the eighth time since 1996.
  • TT Club names directors
    TT Club, the intermodal transport insurer, has appointed Isao Shintani and Knud Pontoppidan as new board directors.
  • Keppel to restructure after loss
    KEPPEL, the giant banking, industrial and shipping group has unveiled a major package of cost cutting measures, after forecasting a loss for this year.
  • HMM starts operations at Kwangyang
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine has started operations at the new Kwangyang Port in South Korea.
  • PSA Corp signs Inchon deal
    SINGAPORE-based PSA Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with Samsung Corp to invest in a port development project at Inchon.
  • Malaysia offers new port incentives
    MALAYSIA'S cabinet yesterday agreed to implement a number of proposals to promote the use of its national ports, including setting up a national feeder company.
  • French government steps into Channel chaos
    FERRY services on the Dover-Calais route are set to return to normal today following the French government's decision to enforce an injunction brought by SeaFrance and P&O Stena.
  • Kakinada privatisation strongly opposed
    A DECISION by the Andhra Pradesh government to privatise Kakinada port has met stiff opposition from the port protection committee, unions and opposition political parties.
  • Indian bulk cargo traffic slumps
    MAJOR Indian ports have recorded a steep fall in shipments of iron ore, steel and fertilisers.
  • Foreign exchange lifts Bergesen
    NORWEGIAN operator Bergesen has increased its nine-month pre-tax profit by 83 per cent to Nkr783m, helped by a 60 per cent decline in foreign exchange losses and net interest costs.
  • Australian cattle on the move again
    AUSTRALIA'S beleaguered live cattle export industry has received a shot in the arm with six shipments having left for Indonesia in recent weeks.
  • Sunmar collapse hits Olympia
    US west coast port of Olympia has been stuck with an unwanted $10m container terminal following the collapse of Seattle-based Sunmar Container Lines.
  • Central America counts the cost of Mitch
    PORT services and transport are at a standstill in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala following the onslaught of Hurricane Mitch.
  • Caspian pipeline wins official approval
    CASPIAN Pipeline Consortium has received official assurances from the governments of both Kazakhstan and Russia regarding its 1,500 km oil pipeline.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
NOVEMBER 5, 1998
  • Les actions des pilotes pourraient leur coûter 5 mio. de BEF par navire
    Journée décisive ce jeudi en ce qui concerne le dossier des pilotes belges, pour autant que le tribunal se prononce sur l'action en référé menée par l'AGHA, la Gentse Havengemeenschap, qui regroupent les associations profesionnelles de chacun de ces ports, et par une vingtaine d'entreprises privées anversoises et gantoises, contre l'Association des pilotes de rivière et de canaux et ses huit membres du conseil. L'action en question vise à réclamer des intéressés un dédommagement de 5 mio. de BEF par navire, qui serait victime d'une manière ou d'une autre des actions qui seraient menées par les pilotes en vue de défendre leurs exigences dans le cadre du dossier intéressant la structure de leur profession. Prévue pour le Ier novembre lesdites actions ont été reportées, manifestement à cause de cette action en référé qui implique un effet rétroactif.
  • Nouvelles conditions de base pour la prestation de services logistiques
    Ce n'est pas sans fierté que Dirk Lannoo, le président du groupe de travail Logistique de la KVBG, l'association des gestionnaires de flux de marchandises, a annoncé la création de conditions de prestation de services logistiques constituant un cadre-coupole pour toutes les activités exercées par les membres de l'association. Les conditions logistiques n'ont pas pour but d'éliminer les conditions existantes type CMR, UEA ou VBG, ni les multiples conditions individuelles. L'objectif est de créér un document de base qui fasse la clarté dans un nombre de zones d'ombre des activités exercées par nos membres".
  • Un porte-allèges contribuerait au désenclavement fluvial de Zeebrugge
    C'est aux techniciens de l'Union de Remorquage et de Sauvetage que la MBZ, société qui gère le port de Zeebrugge, a confié le soin d'élaborer le dossier technique du projet de porte-allèges submersible, qui doit permettre de contribuer au désenclavement fluvial du port de Zeebrugge. La photo ci-jointe donne une idée précise de ce que serait cet engin d'une capacité de charge de 8.800 t.
  • "Vers une croissance plus forte des ports méditerranéens et des EDC dans l'hinterland"
    La globalisation de l'économie va favoriser la poursuite de la croissance de la containérisation. En Europe, cela va mener à certains déplacements: la part des ports de la Méditerranée va croître et l'hégémonie des ports de Nord de l'Europe va baisser. L'accroissement de la taille des navires va accroître la discontinuité des arrivages, entraînant une hausse de la demande en entreposage. Mais les centres européens de distribution (EDC) risquent de ne plus en trouver tellement dans les ports, mais à l'intérieur des terres.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • VCA tonnages up, revenue down
    The Victorian Channels Authority has completed its second full year of operation and its financial results show an after tax profit for 1997-98 of $5.258 million.
    During the year dividends of $3.13 million were paid to the state government. Total income for the year to 30 June was $20.767 million, a reduction of almost $1 million over 1996-97.
    On 1 July 1997, the VCA reduced its charges from 40 cents a gross ton to 35.5 cents a gross ton, and a further reduction to 30.4 cents a gross ton was introduced on 1 July this year.
    VCA ceo Ian Edwards told DCN: "If we had continued with the 40 cent base rate during the year we would have made $2.5 million more than we did."
    He said the effect of the decreases had been a 24 per cent reduction in tonnage charges since VCA began operating in March 1996.
  • Melbourne tug of war ends in draw
    Less than a week after their introduction, new tug-ordering practices by Melbourne Tug Services have been shelved after criticism from the Port Phillip Sea Pilots and the shipping industry.
    The short-lived changes required ships' agents to advise the number of tugs required for a vessel at least an hour before the vessel's arrival or departure, with the scrapping of ordering 'to pilots' requirements'. Any tugs ordered that left the wharf to attend a vessel, were to incur normal charges whether or not the tug was used.
    After a meeting on Wednesday between representatives of the pilots, tugs and ships agents, a mutual resolution to the issue has resulted in the system being modified.
    The alterations, which will allow more flexibility, will see the re-introduction of 'to pilots requirements' after the re-issuing of a new 'pilot tug requirements sheet' which will be distributed to all ships' agents as soon as possible.
  • Dispute compo claims sought
    THE Official Receiver of New South Wales, George Caddy, has called for those small businesses which suffered damages as a result of the 7 April to 2 September waterfront dispute between the MUA and Patrick Stevedores, to lodge claims for compensation by 31 March 1999.
    Under an agreement reached early last month between Patrick, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the MUA, Patrick agreed to pay up to $7.5 million to cover damages claimed by small businesses in a deal based on all patties withdrawing threats of litigation arising out of the dispute.
  • PWCS dispute not affecting exports
    THE Australian Industrial Relations Commission was yesterday afternoon dealing with a dispute which has arisen at the Port Waratah Coal Services site in Newcastle.
    It is understood that a dispute in terms of section 99 of the Workplace Relations Act had been notified by the company, one of the country's largest coal exporting terminals, following a stopwork meeting which extended beyond the authorised time-frame.
    The Commission hearing was expected to involve two unions at a federal level: the Maritime Union of Australia and the Transport Workers Union, while a separate hearing was being sought at state level for unions whose members are employed under state awards.
  • Govt under fire over roads
    THE federal government, and in particular the new federal Transport Minister John Anderson, have come under fire in Victoria this week for the commonwealth's road funding commitments to the state.
    An editorial in yesterday's Herald Sun attacked Mr Anderson's refusal to provide federal funds to re-build the Melbourne-Geelong freeway, described as "Victoria's deadliest road" with 86 fatalities in the past eight years.
    The editorial said Mr Anderson showed "callous indifference towards the families of the dead" for refusing to explain why the government would not provide the $100 million needed to match a similar contribution by the Victorian government to fix the road.

Marine Linkweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 1998
  • R&B Falcon Records $20.5 Million Loss
    R&B Falcon Corp. late last week reported that weakened demand, combined with a special charge of $85.8 million surrounding the cancellation of the Peregrine VI and Peregrine VIII conversion projects, conspired to create a net loss of $20.5 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, versus a net income of $35 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income has dropped as well, as the company is experiencing higher operating costs associated with the activation of two incremental deepwater units, marine fleet additions and a decline in profitability in its inland water operations. Further bad news for the company and the sector related to the company's fleet utilization rates, which have plummeted from 95% in 3Q 1997 to 64% in 3Q 1998.
  • Keppel To Restructure
    Singapore-based conglomerate Keppel Corp. announced a major restructuring and cost-reduction program which includes the merger of its engineering and off-shore rig-building units. Keppel said it would merge Keppel Integrated Engineering with Keppel Fels, a merger which should be completed by the first half of 1999, said group chairman Sim Kee Boon. The new, leaner Keppel Corp. will concentrate of five core businesses -- marine, offshore energy and engineering, banking and financial services, property investment, development and management and telecommunications and transport. The group would also merge its overseas shipyard operations, including those in the Philippines and the Middle East, to form a bigger ship repair and shipbuilding firm, he added. "Our aim is to be the regional leader in shiprepair and conversions, and a major builder of specialized and medium-sized vessels," he said.
  • Samsung Snags $355M Worth Of Business
    South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries Co. won seven shipbuilding orders worth $355 million from Germany and the U.S. Samsung said German firm Reederei Claus-Peter Offen ordered six 2,200-TEU containerships worth a combined $210 million.  Reading & Bates Falcon Corp. of the U.S. ordered a 98,000-ton oil drilling ship for $145 million.
  • Channel Deepening Project OKd
    Britain's shipping minister has reportedly approved a project to deepen the approach channel to Britain's largest container port while safeguarding the surrounding wildlife habitat. The project is intended to improve access for deep draught container vessels through the Harwich Haven to the Port of Felixstowe by providing an unrestricted channel depth of 47.5 ft. (14.5 m).
  • Bergesen Profits Surge
    Bergesen d.y. Group ASA reported an 84 percent surge in nine month pre-tax profits, bolstered by a firmer dollar, lower interest costs and earnings from the sale of fixed assets. Despite the good news, the company predicted an overall weaker result for 1998 v. 1997.
  • P&O Nedlloyd To Expand Inward
    P&O Nedlloyd reportedly is in a position to proceed with plans to open an inland distribution operation in China.
  • Grupo Libra Starts Vessel Sharing
    Brazilian shipping line Grupo Libra started this week its vessel sharing agreement between the east coasts of South and North America with new partners Crowley American, Ivaran and APL. The service will use seven vessels of between 2,100 TEU and 2,400 TEU capacity on a fixed-day weekly basis.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?
Maritime
  • TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
  • Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
  • Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
  • Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
  • Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
  • Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
  • Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
  • Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.
Ports and Terminals
  • The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
  • Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
  • The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
  • Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.
Forwarding
  • People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Logistec is growing fast.
  • AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.
Aviation
  • Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
  • Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
  • KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
  • AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
  • MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
  • BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
  • General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
  • By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
  • Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?
Maritime
  • TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
  • Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
  • Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
  • Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
  • Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
  • Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
  • Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
  • Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.
Ports and Terminals
  • The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
  • Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
  • The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
  • Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.
Forwarding
  • People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Logistec is growing fast.
  • AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.
Aviation
  • Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
  • Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
  • KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
  • AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
  • MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
  • BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
  • General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
  • By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
  • Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?
Maritime
  • TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
  • Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
  • Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
  • Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
  • Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
  • Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
  • Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
  • Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.
Ports and Terminals
  • The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
  • Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
  • The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
  • Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.
Forwarding
  • People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Logistec is growing fast.
  • AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.
Aviation
  • Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
  • Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
  • KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
  • AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
  • MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
  • BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
  • General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
  • By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
  • Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?
Maritime
  • TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
  • Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
  • Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
  • Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
  • Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
  • Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
  • Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
  • Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.
Ports and Terminals
  • The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
  • Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
  • The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
  • Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.
Forwarding
  • People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Logistec is growing fast.
  • AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.
Aviation
  • Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
  • Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
  • KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
  • AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
  • MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
  • BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
  • General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
  • By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
  • Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The air transport industry has been subject to the Montreal Protocol No 4 in 34 countries since June 14, 1998. What needs to be noted?
Maritime
  • TMM expands its service between the USA and the Mediterranean.
  • Crowley, APL and Ivaran cooperate with Libra between the USA and South America.
  • Europe West Indies Lines unifies its tonnage.
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its service to the Indian Ocean.
  • Atlantic Container Line increased its earnings before interest again in the first three quarters of this year.
  • Croatia Line is negotiating for a financial injection from the state.
  • Non-recurring restructuring costs have driven ferry operator Stena Line into red figures.
  • Sea-Land opens a back office in Cork in Ireland.
  • Leif Hoegh takes a stake in shipping company Gorthon Lines.
Ports and Terminals
  • The port of Rotterdam plans large investments for the future.
  • Long Beach is still fighting to develop its ex-naval base.
  • The Tianjin project planned by Sea-Land slowly takes form.
  • Santos Brasil signs an IT contract with the port of Hamburg.
Forwarding
  • People who forget the human element often overlook the most critical factor in mergers and acquisitions.
  • Logistec is growing fast.
  • AEI is positive despite lower than expected third quarter results.
Aviation
  • Martinair increases its cargo flights to Africa in its winter schedule.
  • Britannia offers freight capacity from Germany.
  • KLM flies to Doha again within its winter schedule.
  • AUA will introduce flights to Tashkent/Uzbekistan.
  • MSAS becomes Lufthansa's cargo business partner.
  • BOC Cargo sets up a terminal at Sydney Airport.
  • General Parcel has started operations in Malta.
  • By cooperating with small and medium-sized businesses and a strong market presence in East Europe, M&M air cargo service is ensuring its growth.
  • Emery Worldwide has founded a joint venture in China.

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    OIL MAJOR British Petroleum (BP) has dealt a blow to the hopes of tanker owners who are planning to trade their ships until they reach the age of 30 years. The company says it will not charter ships adopting the practice of hydrostatically balanced loading, which allows them to continue trading after 25 years. BP s stand may force owners to rethink on plans to put their ships through fifth special survey.
  • SOUTH KOREAN shipyard Halla is back from the...
  • Axe falls on Cosco boss
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  • Dry cargo farewell
  • Germans on a spree
  • Curtain call in Karachi

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
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
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.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
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