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BRIEFS

November 6, 1998

Shipping Times

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 Times

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 Times

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

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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

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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 Commerce

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 Commerce

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 Commerce

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Journal

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 Journal

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 Journal

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 Journal

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 Journal

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... 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 Taking on terrorism Claims up for Gard Dry cargo farewell Germans on a spree Curtain call in Karachi

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

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MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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