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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
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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