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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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Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
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
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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 public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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