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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.

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  • 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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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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
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
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
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.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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
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PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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
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
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