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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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SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

Marseille

Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping

LAW

The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025

Brussels

The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.

Trieste/Pouancé

Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)

LAW

The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.

Washington

The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.

TRADE

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.

Bern

A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

SEAFARERS

ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all

London

It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers

SHIPPING

Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter

Taipei

Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%

CRUISES

Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars

Los Angeles

Revenues up 17.5%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%

Bremen

Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.

NEWS

Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship

Purfleet/Vlissingen

French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%

Hamburg

Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.

Keelung/Taipei

In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

Hamburg

Revenues down 16.8%

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

Seoul

Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.

Istanbul

Five million passengers almost reached

Le Aziende informano

International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%

Genoa

In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes

SHIPPING

Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.

Rome

Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.

Zagreb

Monthly record in March

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion

San Donato Milanese

Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises

PORTS

Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders

Rome

The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months

Busan

The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.

SEAFARERS

The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

PORTS

In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%

Ljubljana

In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)

JOBS

Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.

Rome

Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.

PORTS

HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter

Hamburg

Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations

COMPANIES

MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.

Turin/Geneva

MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market

PORTS

The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.

Ancona

Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council

SHIPPING

Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.

Athens

Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.

Los Angeles/Port Newark

In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal

Rome

The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%

Ravenna

The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service

Geneva

Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.

SEAFARERS

The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.

Genoa

He will remain in office for three years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS

Brussels

He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.

Luxembourg

The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions

EDUCATION

Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.

Genoa

Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group

CRUISES

The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo

Geneva

Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027

COMPANIES

The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.

Trieste

He takes over from Gianluca Madriz

PORTS

Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.

Cagliari

The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter

SHIPYARDS

Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard

Dakar/Gorinchem

20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale

COMPANIES

Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste

Florence/Valencia

The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar

SHIPYARDS

Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.

La Spezia

The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.

SHIPPING

Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.

Helsinki

Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation

PORTS

Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.

Messina

The assignment lasts four years

ACCIDENTS

Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz

Seoul

The accident did not cause any casualties.

SHIPPING

DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates

Copenhagen

The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.

MEETINGS

From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."

Ravenna

INDUSTRY

Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders

Helsinki

In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%

PORTS

Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.

Trieste

Delivery of a recognition plaque

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%

Monk

Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels

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