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April 8, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 200 new terminals needed to cope with box cargo growth
    Container shipments through world's ports expected to jump 60%: Drewry
  • Sydney dock workers strike again
  • PSA's stellar achievement
  • China, US may be headed for serious maritime row
Air and Land Transport
  • US to fine big airlines for competitive tactics
    Under new guidelines carriers will be penalised for practices that drive out small airlines
  • ANA pilots strike for second day
  • 108 Boeing planes delivered in 1st qtr, 2 short of forecast
  • US, France likely to reach air accord
  • Deutsche Morgan Grenfell to manage sale of Peru airports
  • UK govt report hits out at delays in new air traffic system
Features
  • Penalties needed as deterrent
    This is the second in a two-part series on Singapore's efforts at protecting the marine environment
Columns
  • Carnival paying for the Cunard name and the draw of the QE2

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 200 new terminals needed to cope with box cargo growth
    Container shipments through world's ports expected to jump 60%: Drewry
  • Sydney dock workers strike again
  • PSA's stellar achievement
  • China, US may be headed for serious maritime row
Air and Land Transport
  • US to fine big airlines for competitive tactics
    Under new guidelines carriers will be penalised for practices that drive out small airlines
  • ANA pilots strike for second day
  • 108 Boeing planes delivered in 1st qtr, 2 short of forecast
  • US, France likely to reach air accord
  • Deutsche Morgan Grenfell to manage sale of Peru airports
  • UK govt report hits out at delays in new air traffic system
Features
  • Penalties needed as deterrent
    This is the second in a two-part series on Singapore's efforts at protecting the marine environment
Columns
  • Carnival paying for the Cunard name and the draw of the QE2

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 200 new terminals needed to cope with box cargo growth
    Container shipments through world's ports expected to jump 60%: Drewry
  • Sydney dock workers strike again
  • PSA's stellar achievement
  • China, US may be headed for serious maritime row
Air and Land Transport
  • US to fine big airlines for competitive tactics
    Under new guidelines carriers will be penalised for practices that drive out small airlines
  • ANA pilots strike for second day
  • 108 Boeing planes delivered in 1st qtr, 2 short of forecast
  • US, France likely to reach air accord
  • Deutsche Morgan Grenfell to manage sale of Peru airports
  • UK govt report hits out at delays in new air traffic system
Features
  • Penalties needed as deterrent
    This is the second in a two-part series on Singapore's efforts at protecting the marine environment
Columns
  • Carnival paying for the Cunard name and the draw of the QE2

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 200 new terminals needed to cope with box cargo growth
    Container shipments through world's ports expected to jump 60%: Drewry
  • Sydney dock workers strike again
  • PSA's stellar achievement
  • China, US may be headed for serious maritime row
Air and Land Transport
  • US to fine big airlines for competitive tactics
    Under new guidelines carriers will be penalised for practices that drive out small airlines
  • ANA pilots strike for second day
  • 108 Boeing planes delivered in 1st qtr, 2 short of forecast
  • US, France likely to reach air accord
  • Deutsche Morgan Grenfell to manage sale of Peru airports
  • UK govt report hits out at delays in new air traffic system
Features
  • Penalties needed as deterrent
    This is the second in a two-part series on Singapore's efforts at protecting the marine environment
Columns
  • Carnival paying for the Cunard name and the draw of the QE2

Sched Netweb site
  • New operation to Vladivostok
  • Restoration on African trade
  • Textainer to manage PrimeSource container fleet
  • New terminal opened at Tanjung Priok
  • PAT re-organises cargo handling
  • Mediterranean Shipping Co buys Hanjin vessels
  • US airlines' alliance on the cards
  • Facility bond to prompt aviation service development
  • US transport chiefs plan review of AA,BA deal

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 7, 1998
  • New European measures rail cargo liberalisation
  • KLM freight transport to Asia/Pacific drops 4 per cent
  • Parliamentary inquiry into El Al disaster demanded
  • Four prospective buyers of Antwerp container terminal
  • Japanese company invests $ 80 million in Antwerp
  • New club for intermodal transport

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Carriers move to raise rates for Japan-bound cargoes
  • COSCO revamps Japan/China services
  • OOCL to launch Scan-Baltic Express service
  • Unusual 96-hour dock strike looming this weekend
  • Senko's subsidiary starts operation in Guangzhou
  • US, China fail to agree on new pact
  • JAL achieves ISO 9001 certification

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Greenbrier quarterly earnings double previous year's totals
  • Canadian Transport high on Ridley coal agreement
  • Port of Vancouver, BC reports record year of trade for 1997
  • ABF Freight System announces breakthroughs in Internet services
  • Pilots union claims DOT unfair to airline workers

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 7, 1998
  • Mutual fund schemes mooted for port projects
  • Clarification on gas-based urea price
  • DEPB rates for 360 more items being finalised
  • Trade hopes Rubber imports under OGL
  • Higher customs duty on industrial imports urged
  • Inflation down
  • Chennai Port records 11.6 pc growth in throughput during '97-98
  • RBI plans to trade in gold soon
  • Core areas in FIPB revamp being identified
  • Plans for increased inland waterways cargo movement
  • CDLB concession to cargo passing through CDS
  • Imported tea sale for review
  • Exim Policy to open chapter on electronics
  • Forex Reserves increased to $28,271 million

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • India moves to protect home fleet
    INDIA looks set to review its cabotage laws and introduce new protection for domestic companies.
  • China lines up capital works in Chittagong
    CHINA is looking to invest in infrastructure projects in Chittagong, writes Shirish Nadkarni, India Correspondent.
  • Troubled Danyard hit again
    BELEAGUERED Danish shipbuilder Danyard, which is operating under the threat of closure when its current orderbook expires, suffered another large loss last year. And the company is expected to be hit by further losses in the next two years.
  • Lloyd's group warns of soft market conditions
    BUSINESS conditions in the insurance market so far this year have reached a level of difficulty not seen many times in the past, specialist Lloyd's insurance group Goshawk said yesterday.
  • Asian container lines push for rates increase
    UNIGLORY and Wan Hai, two key players in the intra-Asia container trades, are pushing fellow operators for a 10% increase in rates.
  • Swire offshoot gets new tugs
    SWIRE subsidiaryHongkong Salvage and Towage has taken delivery of a pair of tailor-made harbour tugs from Imamura Shipbuilding of Japan.
  • Outright sales of SA ports unlikely
    Various forms of private sector involvement were under consideration but outright port sales were unlikely, said Douglas McClure, director, parliamentary services for the Department of Public Enterprises.
  • Port duty adds to problems facing Indian shipbreakers
    MAHARASHTRA'S shipbreakers are finding trading conditions dire.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 7, 1998
  • Germans to confront EU on duty free
    A HIGH level committee, led by the German secretary of state for finance, Hansgeorg Hauser will meet EU Commisioner Mario Monti this month to discuss the future of duty free.
  • Denholm wins Georgian contract
    GLASGOW-based Denholm Ship Management has been awarded the technical management of the Georgian Shipping Company's tankers and bulk carriers.
  • Norwegian company cancels Mitsui order
    WEST Producer, a Norwegian ship owning company, is to terminate the order to construct a SPU 550 production vessel with the Mitsui shipyard in Japan.
  • Angry crew quit Europa
    ANGRY German crew members walked off Hapag Lloyd's flagship Europa, after it was re-registered from Germany to the Bahamas.
  • Heat on Fairyoung as PPC sale deadline passes
    NEW World Infrastructure's move to acquire a majority stake in Pacific Ports Co has been thrown into doubt after the Fairyoung Holdings failed to comply with the terms of the deal.
  • Vanuatu registry cuts tonnage tax
    THE Vanuatu government has reduced the tonnage tax for vessels on the Vanuatu ship registry.
  • MTL and P&O in Shekou talks
    HONG Kong's Modern Terminals is in talks with Shekou Container Terminals in southern China over plans to take over management from P&O Ports.
  • CNA to acquire Maritime Insurance
    CHICAGO-based insurance company CNA has agreed to buy British marine insurer Maritime Insurance from the Norwich Union.
  • Portnet introduces x-ray to combat fraud
    SOUTH African port operator Portnet, in conjunction with the South African Revenue Services, has purchased an x-ray scanner for installation at the Durban container terminal.
  • Owner told to remove bunkers from sunken vessel
    SRI Lanka's Marine Pollution Prevention Authority (MPPA) has asked owners and charterers of a sunken vessel to remove almost 700 tonnes of bunker oil.
  • OOCL launches Scandinavia-Baltic service
    HONG Kong-based liner operator Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is launching a dedicated service on April 20 between North Europe to Scandinavia and Russia.
  • MSC adds third Atlantic route
    MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Company has added a third route to its Atlantic services, a route which will link northern Europe with the east coast of South America.
  • MUA confronts Patrick at Botany Bay
    AUSTRALIA'S waterfront industry has entered another day of industrial turmoil in what is shaping up as the most confrontational in years.
  • MC Shipping adds two more
    MC Shipping announced yesterday that it has acquired two gas carriers, bringing its purchases over the last six months up to eleven.
  • TACA introduces 'emergency' surcharge
    MEMBER Lines of the Trans-Atlantic Conference agreement (TACA) are to introduce a freight surcharge with effect from May 5.
  • Hindustan acquires floating drydock
    HINDUSTAN Shipyard at Visakhapatnam is procuring a floating drydock from the Indian Navy.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Transfennica alignera en 1999 sa nouvelle génération de rouliers dans un service entre Anvers et l'est de la Finlande
    L'armement finlandais Transfennica a réalisé un bon exercice 97. Sur le plan opérationnel, il a transporté 7,2 mio. de t (+9%) de produits forestiers et de diverses, réalisé un CA de 1,7 mia. de FIM (+5%), qui laissa un bénéfice après impôts de 11,2 mio. de FIM (contre 8,8 mio en 96). Les investissements à la fin de l'exercice portaient sur 41 mio. de FIM, tandis que le rendement sur investissement a été de 41%. Enfin, l'armement a obtenu le certificat ISO 14001 relatif à l'environnement, ainsi que le certificat ISO 9002, étendu à toutes les filiales.
  • Danzas reprend l'entreprise française Sermat
    L'expéditeur et prestataire de service suisse Danzas a repris l'entreprise française Sermat, qui est active depuis vingt ans dans le secteur des projets logistiques. Cette reprise permet à Danzas de développer une de ses activités de base. Danzas a créé une nouvelle structure le premier avril dernier, les activités du groupe étant réparties sur quatre départements exploités comme autant de profit centers. Dans ce contexte, Sermat ressortit à la division "Intercontinental".
  • Le GNTC prend un envol européen
    Le Groupement national des Transports combinés GNTC, qui regroupe les utilisateurs français du transport combiné, a récemment pris un envol européen, avec la mise sur pied d'un groupe de travail comprenant également des clients belges, italiens et anglais, en vue de créer un Groupement européen de Transport combiné GETC. La Belgique est représentée par Jean-Luc Mélard, Multimodal Manager de TTS.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • SCT and K&S join forces
    Private train operator Specialised Container Transport has formed a joint venture with one of Australia's largest rail freight forwarders, the K&S Group, to operate and expand SCT's freight train operations throughout Australia.
    The venture will see both companies jointly control SCT's only current rail freight service between Melbourne and Perth.
  • 15 ships hit by strike
    AS MANY as 15 ships and thousands of tonnes of cargo are expected to be affected by the week-long strike which started at the Patrick terminal at Botany Bay yesterday amid renewed claims that the stevedore was getting ready to lock out its workers at any time.
    A Patrick spokesman said yesterday that four ships have been diverted to the company's facility at Darling Harbour in order to minimise disruption.
    However, because of heavy shipping schedules it has not been possible for it to divert work to P&O Ports meaning "four ships will be stranded on berths at Port Botany while another six will have to wait at sea," the spokesman said.
  • Industry greets exemptions for single voyages
    A federal government decision to remove the need for foreign passenger ships to obtain single voyage permits while on the Australian coast will make the country a more popular cruise destination according to the chairman of transport and shipping committee at Tourism Council Australia, Phil Young.
    "This means that cruise operators can now build Australia into their schedules without worrying about the cost or concerns of getting permits approved," he said.
  • Qld govt pulling out of pilotage
    The Queensland government has taken the first step in pulling back from providing marine pilotage, with responsibility for pilotage at the ports of Gladstone and Port Alma transferred to the Gladstone Port Authority at midnight last Friday.
    Under the agreement the nine Queensland Transport pilots based in Gladstone will become permanent employees of the Gladstone Port Authority.
  • Bid for Turakina release
    THE Federal Court in Sydney will today hear an application for the release of the former South Pacific Shipping containership, the Turakina which has been under arrest since the collapse of the trans-Tasman operator in February.
    Today's application by the owners of the vessel is expected to be opposed by both Patrick, the stevedore as well as representatives of the vessel's master and crew, the latter seeking appropriate guarantees as far as their entitlements are concerned in case the vessel is released.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Transportation
  • UP says rail congestion is easing in some regions
  • Delta-Swisscargo alliance draws mixed reviews
  • Tex Mex may double revenue but cut market share with plan
  • Strike to shut down Piraeus, Thessaloniki ports for 2 days
  • Hoffa challenger surfaces in race
  • Danzas Group acquires French logistics firm as part of 5-year plan
  • Computer developers put your prized photos into sharper focus
Maritime
  • Union: River strike spreads to 300 towboats
  • P&I Clubs: 2000 bug stalks ship systems
  • Down the road less traveled: considering the side of the carriers on rate increases
  • OOCL starts express Scandinavia, Baltic route
  • EU panel probes France's subsidies to Brittany Ferries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Transportation
  • UP says rail congestion is easing in some regions
  • Delta-Swisscargo alliance draws mixed reviews
  • Tex Mex may double revenue but cut market share with plan
  • Strike to shut down Piraeus, Thessaloniki ports for 2 days
  • Hoffa challenger surfaces in race
  • Danzas Group acquires French logistics firm as part of 5-year plan
  • Computer developers put your prized photos into sharper focus
Maritime
  • Union: River strike spreads to 300 towboats
  • P&I Clubs: 2000 bug stalks ship systems
  • Down the road less traveled: considering the side of the carriers on rate increases
  • OOCL starts express Scandinavia, Baltic route
  • EU panel probes France's subsidies to Brittany Ferries

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Departure ports
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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