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BRIEFS
May 9, 1998
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL still keen on Aussie port
  • Shenzhen terminals throughput carries on rising
  • Dolphin Line-Kambara Kisen inaugurates new PI Service
  • Change of route for Uniglory
  • System improvements for Malaysia's shipping industry
  • Productivity hit by 'go slow'
  • Danzas expands in Russia
  • 'Wings of Taiwan' flying high
  • FAA orders its largest ever fine
  • Kuehne & Nagel teams with DHL for express service

Cargowebweb site
MAY 8, 1998
  • Agreement KLM Cargo and TNT Post
  • Air Cargo by rail between Amsterdam and Frankfurt is feasible
  • Better result BTL (former Bilspedition)
  • Schenker and BTL divide Europe
  • TNT expands in China
  • Website set up for Year 2000 problems in shipping
  • Russians want to introduce levy
  • Martinair founder Schröder joins Frans Maas board
  • Managing director Bijvoets from P&O Nedlloyd to Nedlloyd landside
  • Pakhoed acquires Industrial Silicones & Lubricants in the UK

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Breaux pushes for vote on subsidy bill
  • The check's not in the mail: Harbor tax refunds stalled
  • Intermodal expert blames ports for missing the boat on dockside rail ties
  • UPS, other users say rails must change for intermodalism to work
  • Unexpected rain allows Panama Canal to delay further restrictions on ships
  • India, Egypt blast West for unfair trade practices
  • Toronto-to-Rochester, N.Y., ferry proposal floated
  • Report: Two car carriers ordered for HUAL
  • Denmark slowly returns to normal after strike
  • Hong Kong public snaps up tickets for new airport tour
Transportation
  • Proposed fees for airline 'slots' could disrupt cargo operations
  • An informal survey reveals lessors and railroads must be able to supply 53-foot trailers because size matters
  • Strong Australian import market spurs UPS to retool flights
  • Tuxpan port plans reefer warehouse
Maritime
  • Ivaran nears alliance with Crowley and APL
  • British port operator sets bid for US counterpart
  • Comfort and joy for cruise line
  • P&O: Steering clear of Asia, traders from Down Under focus on Europe

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Breaux pushes for vote on subsidy bill
  • The check's not in the mail: Harbor tax refunds stalled
  • Intermodal expert blames ports for missing the boat on dockside rail ties
  • UPS, other users say rails must change for intermodalism to work
  • Unexpected rain allows Panama Canal to delay further restrictions on ships
  • India, Egypt blast West for unfair trade practices
  • Toronto-to-Rochester, N.Y., ferry proposal floated
  • Report: Two car carriers ordered for HUAL
  • Denmark slowly returns to normal after strike
  • Hong Kong public snaps up tickets for new airport tour
Transportation
  • Proposed fees for airline 'slots' could disrupt cargo operations
  • An informal survey reveals lessors and railroads must be able to supply 53-foot trailers because size matters
  • Strong Australian import market spurs UPS to retool flights
  • Tuxpan port plans reefer warehouse
Maritime
  • Ivaran nears alliance with Crowley and APL
  • British port operator sets bid for US counterpart
  • Comfort and joy for cruise line
  • P&O: Steering clear of Asia, traders from Down Under focus on Europe

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Breaux pushes for vote on subsidy bill
  • The check's not in the mail: Harbor tax refunds stalled
  • Intermodal expert blames ports for missing the boat on dockside rail ties
  • UPS, other users say rails must change for intermodalism to work
  • Unexpected rain allows Panama Canal to delay further restrictions on ships
  • India, Egypt blast West for unfair trade practices
  • Toronto-to-Rochester, N.Y., ferry proposal floated
  • Report: Two car carriers ordered for HUAL
  • Denmark slowly returns to normal after strike
  • Hong Kong public snaps up tickets for new airport tour
Transportation
  • Proposed fees for airline 'slots' could disrupt cargo operations
  • An informal survey reveals lessors and railroads must be able to supply 53-foot trailers because size matters
  • Strong Australian import market spurs UPS to retool flights
  • Tuxpan port plans reefer warehouse
Maritime
  • Ivaran nears alliance with Crowley and APL
  • British port operator sets bid for US counterpart
  • Comfort and joy for cruise line
  • P&O: Steering clear of Asia, traders from Down Under focus on Europe

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Carriers may quit New York
    AFTER months of tough and apparently fruitless negotiation on new terminal leases at the Port of New York and New Jersey, leading carriers Sea-Land and Maersk Line are canvassing a range of North American east coast ports with a view to building a major new intermodal terminal in the region.
  • EU to get 'red tape-free' competition law
    LEGISLATION to enforce fair competition between European ports will avoid bureaucratic red tape, European Union transport commissioner Neil Kinnock has reassured port authorities and users.
  • First-quarter loss hits top Philippine owner
    WILLIAM, Gothong and Aboitiz, Inc, the Philippines' largest inter-island passenger and cargo liner company, sustained a Peso42m ($1.1m) loss for the first quarter of the 1998.
  • Marseilles approved as coffee facility
    THE Port of Marseilles has been approved as a coffee storage port by the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange. The listing follows a rapid growth in coffee throughput at the port.
  • Bleak outlook for dry cargo freight rates
    DRY cargo freight rates made an uninspiring start to the year, and the outlook for the rest of 1998 appears to be just as bleak.
  • 'Maersk Cabello' heads west
    The Maersk Line has recently started a new service between northern Europe and the west coast of South America. Pictured here is the containership Maersk Cabello, anchored at Hamburg before setting sail for South America. The company's first sailing to South America took place a few days earlier with the Chastine Maersk.
  • Pacific box imbalance still growing
    THE imbalance between loaded and discharged empty containers at US west coast ports in January and February "showed the most extreme disparity of the past 50 months", according to a study by the Pacific Maritime Association.
  • Future looks good for deepwater oil
    DEEPWATER drilling will be better protected from low oil prices than most other offshore sectors because of the long-term nature of the rig contracts and the shortage of capacity, industry analysts believe.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 8, 1998
  • Turkey lifts cruiseship ban
    TURKEY has scrapped rules forbidding cruiseships that have called at Greek Cypriot ports from using Turkish harbours.
  • Hvide Marine opens regional base in Singapore
    HVIDE Marine, the US marine support and transport services company, today opened a Far East regional office in Singapore for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Seabulk Offshore.
  • SCI shortlists three Korean builders for order
    SHIPPING Corp of India has shortlisted three South Korean shipbuilders for the construction of two aframax crude oil tankers.
  • Malta Drydocks has bid for wrecked Libyan tanker
    MALTA Drydocks has announced it has put in a bid to purchase the wreck of the Libyan tanker Um el Faroud.
  • Gorthon transfers vessel registration
    GORTHON Lines is to transfer registration of three roros from Swedish to NIS flag following the failure of the Swedish government to amend its shipping policy.
  • Another ferry operator hit by financial crisis
    THE Asian financial crisis has dented the revenues of another Philippines domestic shipping company.
  • Frontline changes manager for ulccs
    SWEDISH operator Frontline has decided to change the technical management of two recent acquisitions from Acomarit in Glasgow to Jahre-Skaugen-Wallem in Norway.
  • ABP confirms take-over talks with US operator
    ASSOCIATED British Ports, the UK's largest port operator, is in talks regarding a '105m ($175m) bid for US-based ports and airports operator American Port Services.
  • P&O Nedlloyd opens new Australasian chapter
    A NEW chapter has opened and an old one closed with the introduction of the first of the newbuilding replacements for P&O Nedlloyd's Mediterranean-Australasian fleet.
  • Prince Rupert to gain from Edmonton plan
    THE Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia may get a shot in the arm from a proposal by the Alberta government.
  • Approval granted for Port Everglades bonds
    FLORIDA's Port Everglades has been given the go-ahead by Wall Street to issue bonds worth a total $170m.
  • L&T puts off shipping division sale
    LARSEN & Toubro, the Indian engineering and construction group, has decided to defer the sale of its shipping business.
  • Lindfelt berates substandard cargo owners
    LARS Lindfelt, former-md of the Swedish Club, yesterday attacked substandard cargo owners/shippers as the cause of substandard ships.
  • P&O Ports will consider non-union labour
    AUSTRALIA'S largest stevedoring company, P&O Ports, says it will not rule out the use of non-union labour on the Australian waterfront.
  • Intertanko may set up in Singapore
    INTERTANKO may set up its first regional office in Singapore.
  • India's ports 'must double their capacity'
    INDIA'S major ports will have to double their handling capacity by 2000, transport minister Thambi Durai announced during a meeting held to set this year's targets.
  • Documents are filed in bunker libel case
    DOCUMENTS will be exchanged today in a libel case being brought by DNV against CBC Marine, which publishes information about bunker supplies.
  • Philippine training fund grows to $230,000
    A TRAINING fund set up by the International Maritime Employers' Committee now stands at $230,000.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
MAY 8, 1998
  • Lehnkering Logistics prend une participation dans le terminal EBS
    L'entreprise rotterdamoise Lehnkering Logistics et Röhlig ont conclu un accord de partenariat avec l'arrimeur European Bulk Services (EBS) pour l'exploitation du terminal EBS dans le Vulcaanhaven de Vlaardingen, où des alliages ferreux sont traités. Lehnkering Logistics et Röhlig souhaitent de la sorte garantir le traitement de leur cargaisons dans le Vulcaanhaven.
  • Sally lance un service passagers entre Ostende et Ramsgate
    L'armement Sally a annoncé qu'il offrira durant la saison estivale à nouveau un service passagers entre Ostende et Ramsgate. Cette annonce intervient quelques jours après que l'on a appris que des tractations ont lieu avec les autorités portuaires de Zeebrugge et les responsables de CTO. Le service sera assuré à partir du 20 mai prochain sous l'appellation de "Sally Direct". La compagnie alignera pour ce faire le roulier mixte classique "Eurotraveller", l'ancien "Sally Sky".
  • Swan Falk Shipping lance un service breakbulk Anvers-Norvège-Suède
    Dépendant du réseau "shipping agency" du groupe Broström, la compagnie maritime suédoise Swan Falk Shipping (SFS) vient de lancer un nouveau service régulier, axé essentiellement sur le breakbulk, entre Anvers, la Norvège et la Suède.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 8, 1998
Maritime
  • Maersk changes its schedule in the North Europe-South America service and includes more ports.
  • Friomar New Services Line launches a service between Europe and Cuba.
  • OOCL starts up a new weekly intra-Asian service.
  • Cosco is changing its trans-Pacific schedule from mid-May.
  • The Wilhelmsen group posted a good year in 1997, with particularly good results from Wilhelmsen Lines.
  • Bernd Wrede: «We feel comfortable in liner shipping». Hapag-Lloyd intends to continue expanding and investing on a big scale in future, on the back of a satisfactory result in 1997.
  • New publications: 1998 Multiport Directory.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Australian high court has ordered Patrick Stevedores to reinstate sacked union workers.
  • Calcutta posted a record in 1997.
  • MSC decides to stay in Leghorn.
  • Calendar of events: 9th Pan-Pacific Ports Seminar; 29th PIANC Navigation Conference.
Forwarding
  • Danzas going in the right direction. The Swiss group made substantial progress in all sectors in 1997, tripling group profits and quadrupling operating results.
  • Stinnes announces very satisfactory results for 1997.
  • Senko has opened its third Chinese subsidiary in Guangzhou.
Aviation
  • United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have signed a marketing alliance.
  • KLM and Northwest Airlines will include cargo in their cooperation.
  • Guilford Transportation Industries is planning to save PanAm.
  • The German Lufthansa group increased its net profits by almost 50% in 1997, and has its costs well under control.
  • Air Canada posts a profit for the first quarter after a loss last year.
  • Swisscargo plans to concentrate its all-cargo flights in Basel.
  • AUA is now definitely out of the red with good results in 1997.
  • Asiana appoints ATC Aviation Services as agent in Germany.
  • Tiaca presents awards at the Air Cargo Forum '98 in Paris.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 8, 1998
Maritime
  • Maersk changes its schedule in the North Europe-South America service and includes more ports.
  • Friomar New Services Line launches a service between Europe and Cuba.
  • OOCL starts up a new weekly intra-Asian service.
  • Cosco is changing its trans-Pacific schedule from mid-May.
  • The Wilhelmsen group posted a good year in 1997, with particularly good results from Wilhelmsen Lines.
  • Bernd Wrede: «We feel comfortable in liner shipping». Hapag-Lloyd intends to continue expanding and investing on a big scale in future, on the back of a satisfactory result in 1997.
  • New publications: 1998 Multiport Directory.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Australian high court has ordered Patrick Stevedores to reinstate sacked union workers.
  • Calcutta posted a record in 1997.
  • MSC decides to stay in Leghorn.
  • Calendar of events: 9th Pan-Pacific Ports Seminar; 29th PIANC Navigation Conference.
Forwarding
  • Danzas going in the right direction. The Swiss group made substantial progress in all sectors in 1997, tripling group profits and quadrupling operating results.
  • Stinnes announces very satisfactory results for 1997.
  • Senko has opened its third Chinese subsidiary in Guangzhou.
Aviation
  • United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have signed a marketing alliance.
  • KLM and Northwest Airlines will include cargo in their cooperation.
  • Guilford Transportation Industries is planning to save PanAm.
  • The German Lufthansa group increased its net profits by almost 50% in 1997, and has its costs well under control.
  • Air Canada posts a profit for the first quarter after a loss last year.
  • Swisscargo plans to concentrate its all-cargo flights in Basel.
  • AUA is now definitely out of the red with good results in 1997.
  • Asiana appoints ATC Aviation Services as agent in Germany.
  • Tiaca presents awards at the Air Cargo Forum '98 in Paris.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 8, 1998
Maritime
  • Maersk changes its schedule in the North Europe-South America service and includes more ports.
  • Friomar New Services Line launches a service between Europe and Cuba.
  • OOCL starts up a new weekly intra-Asian service.
  • Cosco is changing its trans-Pacific schedule from mid-May.
  • The Wilhelmsen group posted a good year in 1997, with particularly good results from Wilhelmsen Lines.
  • Bernd Wrede: «We feel comfortable in liner shipping». Hapag-Lloyd intends to continue expanding and investing on a big scale in future, on the back of a satisfactory result in 1997.
  • New publications: 1998 Multiport Directory.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Australian high court has ordered Patrick Stevedores to reinstate sacked union workers.
  • Calcutta posted a record in 1997.
  • MSC decides to stay in Leghorn.
  • Calendar of events: 9th Pan-Pacific Ports Seminar; 29th PIANC Navigation Conference.
Forwarding
  • Danzas going in the right direction. The Swiss group made substantial progress in all sectors in 1997, tripling group profits and quadrupling operating results.
  • Stinnes announces very satisfactory results for 1997.
  • Senko has opened its third Chinese subsidiary in Guangzhou.
Aviation
  • United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have signed a marketing alliance.
  • KLM and Northwest Airlines will include cargo in their cooperation.
  • Guilford Transportation Industries is planning to save PanAm.
  • The German Lufthansa group increased its net profits by almost 50% in 1997, and has its costs well under control.
  • Air Canada posts a profit for the first quarter after a loss last year.
  • Swisscargo plans to concentrate its all-cargo flights in Basel.
  • AUA is now definitely out of the red with good results in 1997.
  • Asiana appoints ATC Aviation Services as agent in Germany.
  • Tiaca presents awards at the Air Cargo Forum '98 in Paris.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 8, 1998
Maritime
  • Maersk changes its schedule in the North Europe-South America service and includes more ports.
  • Friomar New Services Line launches a service between Europe and Cuba.
  • OOCL starts up a new weekly intra-Asian service.
  • Cosco is changing its trans-Pacific schedule from mid-May.
  • The Wilhelmsen group posted a good year in 1997, with particularly good results from Wilhelmsen Lines.
  • Bernd Wrede: «We feel comfortable in liner shipping». Hapag-Lloyd intends to continue expanding and investing on a big scale in future, on the back of a satisfactory result in 1997.
  • New publications: 1998 Multiport Directory.
Ports and Terminals
  • The Australian high court has ordered Patrick Stevedores to reinstate sacked union workers.
  • Calcutta posted a record in 1997.
  • MSC decides to stay in Leghorn.
  • Calendar of events: 9th Pan-Pacific Ports Seminar; 29th PIANC Navigation Conference.
Forwarding
  • Danzas going in the right direction. The Swiss group made substantial progress in all sectors in 1997, tripling group profits and quadrupling operating results.
  • Stinnes announces very satisfactory results for 1997.
  • Senko has opened its third Chinese subsidiary in Guangzhou.
Aviation
  • United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have signed a marketing alliance.
  • KLM and Northwest Airlines will include cargo in their cooperation.
  • Guilford Transportation Industries is planning to save PanAm.
  • The German Lufthansa group increased its net profits by almost 50% in 1997, and has its costs well under control.
  • Air Canada posts a profit for the first quarter after a loss last year.
  • Swisscargo plans to concentrate its all-cargo flights in Basel.
  • AUA is now definitely out of the red with good results in 1997.
  • Asiana appoints ATC Aviation Services as agent in Germany.
  • Tiaca presents awards at the Air Cargo Forum '98 in Paris.

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