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BRIEFS
May 7, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker market not badly affected by Asian crisis
    Upturn in demand in South Korea at start of year: Mitsui official
  • ISM Code: S'pore reiterates firm stand
  • Sacked dockers demand removal of guards, dogs
  • Intertanko to set up regional office in S'pore
Air and Land Transport
  • Regional airfares rise despite financial crisis
    Asian air cargo exports forecast to grow 5.1% annually till 2003
  • Cathay's cargo volumes lower than expected in first 4 months
  • European airline traffic up 6.3%
  • ANA pilots considering whether to resume strike
  • Dragonair's revenue down slightly
  • Chinese car maker aims to double turnover
Features
  • In search of 'sunken treasure'
    A team of divers recently started as a pioneer team to explore and document what lies underneath Asian waters

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker market not badly affected by Asian crisis
    Upturn in demand in South Korea at start of year: Mitsui official
  • ISM Code: S'pore reiterates firm stand
  • Sacked dockers demand removal of guards, dogs
  • Intertanko to set up regional office in S'pore
Air and Land Transport
  • Regional airfares rise despite financial crisis
    Asian air cargo exports forecast to grow 5.1% annually till 2003
  • Cathay's cargo volumes lower than expected in first 4 months
  • European airline traffic up 6.3%
  • ANA pilots considering whether to resume strike
  • Dragonair's revenue down slightly
  • Chinese car maker aims to double turnover
Features
  • In search of 'sunken treasure'
    A team of divers recently started as a pioneer team to explore and document what lies underneath Asian waters

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker market not badly affected by Asian crisis
    Upturn in demand in South Korea at start of year: Mitsui official
  • ISM Code: S'pore reiterates firm stand
  • Sacked dockers demand removal of guards, dogs
  • Intertanko to set up regional office in S'pore
Air and Land Transport
  • Regional airfares rise despite financial crisis
    Asian air cargo exports forecast to grow 5.1% annually till 2003
  • Cathay's cargo volumes lower than expected in first 4 months
  • European airline traffic up 6.3%
  • ANA pilots considering whether to resume strike
  • Dragonair's revenue down slightly
  • Chinese car maker aims to double turnover
Features
  • In search of 'sunken treasure'
    A team of divers recently started as a pioneer team to explore and document what lies underneath Asian waters

Sched Netweb site
  • TMM sinks further
  • Calcutta - 15 per cent increase in cargo handling
  • UDL moving to paperless system
  • Boston port gets second wind with Massport's help
  • Terminals back to normal
  • Conterm makes Brazilian connection
  • Atlas Maritime to represent APL in Brazil
  • XCL in new deal with SCI
  • FedEx expands EDC network in Asia Pacific Region
  • Rumours of ownership restructure in Cathay
  • American Airlines aims at international market

Cargowebweb site
MAY 6, 1998
  • Online bargain finder couriers
  • Danish strike creates logistical problems in Europe
  • Iran releases Smit ships
  • NavTech tool speaks eight languages
  • New distribution center Pakhoed USA

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Teamster carriers considering discounts
  • Seamless airport transfer sought
  • Who's to blame for equipment failure?
  • FAA issues new rules for cargo security
  • UP urges grain producers to ship stored grain before harvests
  • Denmark strike seems nearly over
  • Kenya presidential forum admits country's economy near collapse
  • Security guard dispute prevents Australia dock workers' return to work
Transportation
  • Clinton makes offer on road bill
  • The Washington Post conquers a newspaper nightmare: flawed newsprint rolls rejected by high-speed equipment
  • CN, union ratify deal
  • Quesnel tapped to head CNF
  • Signet's new project cargo company will focus on Latin American market
Maritime
  • New York port's rivals mull terminal bids
  • France expected to oppose plan to end shipbuilding subsidies
  • Chinese box maker back in the black
  • Rhein: Ship lines must offer logistics, Internet services
  • Crowley crew wins award for daring rescue
  • Ship sales hit record number in crisis-racked South Korea
  • Panama agency issues new draft restrictions
  • Cherry growers find shipping to Asia by sea a fruitful strategy
  • Union threat snags rehiring of 1,400 Australian 'wharfies'
  • Buenos Aires charts expansion plans
  • Support units' role expands
  • Tom Baldwin's Inside Talk

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Teamster carriers considering discounts
  • Seamless airport transfer sought
  • Who's to blame for equipment failure?
  • FAA issues new rules for cargo security
  • UP urges grain producers to ship stored grain before harvests
  • Denmark strike seems nearly over
  • Kenya presidential forum admits country's economy near collapse
  • Security guard dispute prevents Australia dock workers' return to work
Transportation
  • Clinton makes offer on road bill
  • The Washington Post conquers a newspaper nightmare: flawed newsprint rolls rejected by high-speed equipment
  • CN, union ratify deal
  • Quesnel tapped to head CNF
  • Signet's new project cargo company will focus on Latin American market
Maritime
  • New York port's rivals mull terminal bids
  • France expected to oppose plan to end shipbuilding subsidies
  • Chinese box maker back in the black
  • Rhein: Ship lines must offer logistics, Internet services
  • Crowley crew wins award for daring rescue
  • Ship sales hit record number in crisis-racked South Korea
  • Panama agency issues new draft restrictions
  • Cherry growers find shipping to Asia by sea a fruitful strategy
  • Union threat snags rehiring of 1,400 Australian 'wharfies'
  • Buenos Aires charts expansion plans
  • Support units' role expands
  • Tom Baldwin's Inside Talk

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Teamster carriers considering discounts
  • Seamless airport transfer sought
  • Who's to blame for equipment failure?
  • FAA issues new rules for cargo security
  • UP urges grain producers to ship stored grain before harvests
  • Denmark strike seems nearly over
  • Kenya presidential forum admits country's economy near collapse
  • Security guard dispute prevents Australia dock workers' return to work
Transportation
  • Clinton makes offer on road bill
  • The Washington Post conquers a newspaper nightmare: flawed newsprint rolls rejected by high-speed equipment
  • CN, union ratify deal
  • Quesnel tapped to head CNF
  • Signet's new project cargo company will focus on Latin American market
Maritime
  • New York port's rivals mull terminal bids
  • France expected to oppose plan to end shipbuilding subsidies
  • Chinese box maker back in the black
  • Rhein: Ship lines must offer logistics, Internet services
  • Crowley crew wins award for daring rescue
  • Ship sales hit record number in crisis-racked South Korea
  • Panama agency issues new draft restrictions
  • Cherry growers find shipping to Asia by sea a fruitful strategy
  • Union threat snags rehiring of 1,400 Australian 'wharfies'
  • Buenos Aires charts expansion plans
  • Support units' role expands
  • Tom Baldwin's Inside Talk

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • NITL Urges House Leader to Pass Ship Bill Quickly
  • Contract Forwarder License Granted to 29 Operators
  • ANERA Concludes 390 Contracts with Shippers
  • Ben Line to Launch New Hong Kong-Australia Run
  • India Accounts for 87% of Shipbreaking Market
  • Australian Dockers Win Court Order

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Clinton taps Clyde J. Hart for Maritime Administrator
  • RPL splits Russia with new schedule
  • Spill group places gear at Port of Olympia site
  • Port Bellingham Oks shipyard deal
  • Union Pacific will invest $1.4 billion on Texas-Louisiana infrastructure
  • PDX air cargo record string continues into ninth month
  • U.S. rail freight traffic records small growth
  • Container operators hear survival plans
  • Exec says relationships with China benefit U.S.

urgente online pressweb site
  • El Prat centraliza los servicios de Seur en Cataluña
  • Capesa instalará una "gasolinera" para barcos en Panamá
  • Federal Express mejorará las conexiones con España
  • TNT Logistics manipulará los teléfonos de Motorola
  • CAT UK: "empresa logística europea del año"
  • El Ford a gas prolifera como taxis en Nueva York

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • ISM targets in doubt following US checks
    ONLY 333 of the 894 foreign-flag vessels which called at US ports between December 15, 1997 and March 15 this year complied with the International Safety Management Code, the US Coast Guard has revealed.
  • 'Sir Geraint' suffered bow door leak in mid-Atlantic
    A 31-YEAR-old British naval support ro-ro was forced to turn back in mid-Atlantic after her bow doors started leaking.
  • Improved fortunes for Essar following merger
    INDIA'S Essar Shipping has turned in an improved performance for the half year to March 31, thanks in the main to its merger with erstwhile sister outfit South India Shipping Company.
  • BMT and Boskalis in offshore boost
    BRITISH Maritime Technology (BMT) and Royal Boskalis Westminster of the Netherlands have each announced engineering and consultancy acquisitions to strengthen their offshore oil and gas activities.
  • New warning on box rates
    SHIPOWNERS seeking employment for containerships in the Asian feeder trades are having to lower their sights as charterers continue to play a waiting game.
  • Kvaerner Floro in hunt for orders
    KVAERNER Floro yard's orderbook is is running dry, but the yard says it has intensified marketing efforts and is hopeful of landing new business before the summer.
  • US military drops ro-ro long-term charter plans
    US Military Sealift Command has suddenly curtailed its use of long-term charters for civilian-operated ro-ro vessels to transport military and non-military cargoes around the world.
  • Intertanko fleet jumps by 220 ships in a year
    INTERTANKO, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, has approved applications for 15 new tanker companies with a total of 63 ships and a total tonnage of 4.09m dwt.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 6, 1998
  • PDVSA contemplates new oil port
    PETROLEOS de Venezuela (PDVSA), the South American country's state oil company, is considering building a multi-user port on the country's eastern Caribbean coast.
  • Minoan and Saronic form cruise partnership
    MINOAN Cruises has formed a partnership with Piraeus-based Saronic Cruises to operate one-day cruises in the Aegean.
  • Queensland zinc port undergoes channel deepening
    WORK will start early next month on a dredging scheme to allow export of zinc concentrate from the Century Zinc Mine to overseas markets through the port of Karumba.
  • GMT Steinweg gains toe-hold in Genoa
    DUTCH operator GMT Steinweg has acquired a majority stake in the multi-purpose facility Genoa Terminal, which was in financial trouble.
  • Steel price cut boost to S Korean shipbuilders
    POHANG Iron & Steel will cut prices for steel used by South Korean exporters by as much as 15 per cent.
  • Chu Kong posts 96 per cent profit surge
    PEARL River delta shipping line, Chu Kong Shipping, has posted a 96 per cent surge in net profit for 1997.
  • China's shipping market poised to open wider
    CHINA has pledged to open wider its shipping market to foreign participation, but warned that there will be tighter legal restrictions.
  • Owners lobby president over port conditions
    FILIPINO shipowners have bewailed the sorry condition of the port of Dumaguete in the Visayas islands.
  • Intertanko boosts numbers
    INTERTANKO now boasts 75 per cent of the world's independent tanker fleet following a four per cent increase in its membership share in the last year.
  • UK Club opens in Singapore
    THE UK P&I Club celebrated the formal opening of its new South East Asia branch in Singapore last night.
  • MOL expects profit increase
    MITSUI OSK Lines (MOL) expects to see pre-tax profit rise 12 per cent to '14.5bn yen ($110m) for the current year ending March 1999, from '13bn last year.
  • HDW to enjoy increased subsidies
    HDW's home state, Schleswig-Holstein will raise its budget for newbuilding subsidies, causing speculation of a link with the company's new Residensea contract.
  • Flamingo to be auctioned for crew payment
    MUMBAI High Court has ordered the auction of the container vessel Flamingo on June 15, to pay off crew wages.
  • Australian wharfies refuse to pass security guards
    CONTAINERS continued stacking up in Australia today because of an abortive return to work by reinstated wharfies sacked by Patrick a month ago.
  • YVC takes over Wilton Fijenoord
    THE Schiedam-based Wilton Fijenoord Holding will be taken over by the Rotterdam-based RDM Technology Holding of 'company doctor' Joep van den Nieuwenhuyzen.
  • Ecuador assembly approves maritime changes
    THE Constitutional Assembly of Ecuador has approved a change in the control of air and maritime activity.
  • Panama defers further draught restrictions
    IN response to a rise in the Gatun Lake level following unexpected rainfalls in the canal watershed, the Panama Canal Commission has announced an easing of draught restrictions.
  • Asian crude oil imports to rise, says economist
    A SIGNIFICANT increase in long haul crude trades into the Asian region will arise, despite its current economic crisis, according to John Russel, of Petroleum Economics.
  • Intertanko may expel 40 members
    INTERTANKO chairman Richard Du Moulin yesterday threatened to expel 40 members if they failed to obtain ISM certification by the July 1 deadline.
  • Clinton denounces shipping threat to whales
    PRESIDENT Clinton has called on the IMO to introduce new regulations to protect northern right whales from collisions with ships.
  • P&O resumes channel freight service
    P&O European Ferries has re-instated a purely freight ro-ro service between Le Havre and Portsmouth.
  • Calais suffers from Eurotunnel recovery
    CALAIS port has reported a 21 per cent drop in first quarter passenger traffic, which it accounts to competition from the Eurotunnel.
  • Australian chief cleared of 'fireball' accident
    PRELIMINARY investigations have cleared the commander of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) biggest ship that caught fire yesterday, killing four crew.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
MAY 6, 1998
  • Norasia lance un service entre Anvers et Montréal
    La perspective d'un tel service avait été partiellement évoquée au début de l'année par la direction de Norasia: elle évaluait les possibilités d'affectation des dix PC de 1.400 TEU (un investissement de 350 mio. de dollars), dont les livraisons commencent en juin et juillet prochain. Cette fois, c'est décidé: ces deux navires seront alignés dans un nouveau service régulier hebdomadaire entre Anvers, Felixstowe et Montréal.
  • NDX: de nouvelles navettes cette année encore
    "Cette année encore, NDX va augmenter les fréquences des navettes existantes et en lancer de nouvelles. Tant qu'elles ne sont pas tout à fait au point, je ne vous dirai pas lesquelles, mais soyez sûr que nos regards se tournent vers l'intérieur de la Péninsule ibérique, l'Italie, l'Europe centrale et la Scandinavie". W. Kyle Hancock, Commercial and Field Operations Director de NDX Intermodal, applique à la lettre l'objectif de cette société de marketing de services intermodaux, à savoir proposer aux chargeurs un réseau européen complet de transports ferroviaires de containers, compétitifs et de haute qualité, avec pré- et post-acheminements.
  • Danzas récolte les premiers fruits de sa réorientation
    Pour le groupe logistique suisse Danzas, l'exercice écoulé a été un bon cru: le CA net a augmenté de 14% jusqu'à 4,6 mia. de CHF, tandis que le résultat net a pratiquement triplé de 13 à 36 mio. de CHF. Si les trois divisions ont progressé, Danzas Intercontinental est le chef de file incontesté. Les excellents résultats sont attribués à la croissance des activités dans de nouvelles régions. La réorientation en quatre divisions devrait contribuer à une nouvelle amélioration du prochain résultat.
  • Le manifeste TIACA s'attaque à neuf problèmes liés au transport de fret aérien
    Au cours du 19e Air Cargo Forum à Paris, l'organisation aérienne TIACA a présenté un manifeste formulant des recommandations concernant neuf points névralgiques dans le transport international de fret aérien. Le document a été élaboré par l'Industry Affairs Committee de la TIACA. Ce comité est présidé par Jean-Alain Ress, directeur des aéroports de Paris.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Vic's road-show for rail sale
    The Victorian government is set to send a road show of sales advisers and senior departmental officials around the world in a bid to drum up overseas interest in the sell-off of its rail freight business, V/Line Freight Corporation.
    A spokesman denied, however, that the road show would result in a delay in the V/Line Freight privatisation process, saying that the government still expected to get the sale under way next month.
  • Security concerns keep out maritime union
    Patrick was in break of federal court orders by refusing to remove security guards from its facilities, the national secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia said yesterday.
    Patrick refused to remove the security personnel after talks with administrators of its labour hire firms. A spokesperson for Patrick said, "the current security arrangements are to stay in place and the administrators have expressed their satisfaction with that."
  • ITF issues warning on non-union labor
    The International Transport Workers' Federation has flexed its muscles again, warning that vessels which were handled by non-union labor during the dispute between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia were about to be affected by a "measured but effective response."
    The ITF described the latest developments on the Australian waterfront as a major victory not just for the MUA, but potentially for all port workers worldwide.
  • Russell gives PC report good review
    The productivity Commission reports on the Australian waterfront presented a compelling case for waterfront reform, according to Liner Shipping Services chief executive officer Llew Russell.
    Mr Russell said "the scope and depth of this latest report makes a compelling case for reform not only of the waterfront but importantly, emphasises the need to tackle the interface issues, especially in the area of coordination."
  • EBR dispute finally settles
    The dispute between rail unions and Pasminco-Australian Transport network over redundancy and re-employment issues associated with the recent sale of the Tasmanian freight business, Emu Bay railway has been resolved.
    Under the agreement, which was struck last Friday, Pasminco agreed to give all 30 EBR workers redundancy packages. Redundant workers would have to re-apply for positions with the railway's new owner but were not guaranteed re-employment.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
PORTS
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
PORTS
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
SHIPPING
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
SHIPYARDS
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
PORTS
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
DEFENCE
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
ENVIRONMENT
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
SHIPPING
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
MARITIME SERVICES
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
SHIPPING
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
PORTS
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
PORTS
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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