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June 9, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore merchant fleet moves up to 8th position
    Rapid growth of ship registry due to political stability and adoption of int'l maritime standards
  • Malaysia seeks to extradite Petro Ranger hijackers
  • Cruise ship passengers claim abduction
  • Abandoned oil tanker drifts closer to Pakistan coastline
  • ITF survey on working conditions of seafarers
Air and Land Transport
  • Manila orders PAL to take back sacked pilots
    Govt orders pilots to return to work by yesterday in bid to resolve strike
  • New Delhi to privatise Indian Airlines
  • Police to probe sky-high lovers
  • Wheels of express trains to be checked
Features
  • Questions over US air safety
    Momentary disappearance of Air Force One on radar reflects widespread problem, say US air traffic controllers

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore merchant fleet moves up to 8th position
    Rapid growth of ship registry due to political stability and adoption of int'l maritime standards
  • Malaysia seeks to extradite Petro Ranger hijackers
  • Cruise ship passengers claim abduction
  • Abandoned oil tanker drifts closer to Pakistan coastline
  • ITF survey on working conditions of seafarers
Air and Land Transport
  • Manila orders PAL to take back sacked pilots
    Govt orders pilots to return to work by yesterday in bid to resolve strike
  • New Delhi to privatise Indian Airlines
  • Police to probe sky-high lovers
  • Wheels of express trains to be checked
Features
  • Questions over US air safety
    Momentary disappearance of Air Force One on radar reflects widespread problem, say US air traffic controllers

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore merchant fleet moves up to 8th position
    Rapid growth of ship registry due to political stability and adoption of int'l maritime standards
  • Malaysia seeks to extradite Petro Ranger hijackers
  • Cruise ship passengers claim abduction
  • Abandoned oil tanker drifts closer to Pakistan coastline
  • ITF survey on working conditions of seafarers
Air and Land Transport
  • Manila orders PAL to take back sacked pilots
    Govt orders pilots to return to work by yesterday in bid to resolve strike
  • New Delhi to privatise Indian Airlines
  • Police to probe sky-high lovers
  • Wheels of express trains to be checked
Features
  • Questions over US air safety
    Momentary disappearance of Air Force One on radar reflects widespread problem, say US air traffic controllers

Sched Netweb site
  • River trade terminal operational by millenium
  • Sea-rail business set up in China
  • Marine warns against dangerous goods
  • Columbus upgrades South Pacific service
  • Business continues to increase at Port Klang
  • More offices reach ISO standard
  • Shenzhen becomes third China gateway
  • New air cargo security regulations introduced
  • New code-share between PAL and American Airlines

Cargowebweb site
  • Swiss buy majority stake in Dutch intermodal company
  • British TDG sells companies to French Geodis
  • TNT Post cooperates with Mail Boxes
  • Negotiations at Air France progress slowly
  • Yellow Corporation forms international subsidiary

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Westbound rate increase won't hold, shippers say
  • Hapag-Lloyd pulls out of 2 Pacific agreements
  • Conrail breakup approved by Surface Transportation Board
  • Asian ship lines: We're not guilty
  • Clinton faces substantial defeat on sanctions vote
  • NYK 'shogun' to oversee US unit
  • Indonesian Labor Leader says stop squandering IMF aid
  • British railroads could face chaos in track workers strike
  • Computer maker Sequent and Emery Worldwide renew their three-year pact
  • Air France decides to impose settlement in pilots strike
  • US textile industry to fight on against illegal imports in court
  • Samsung to suspend making memory chips
  • New York port dredging funds get a boost
  • Yoshitani, former Maryland port exec, resurfaces at Oakland
  • Virgin Rail on track to announce stock float next week
  • Cuba asks EU to hold firm against Helms-Burton
  • Study: Americans reading news on Internet grows at 'astonishing' rate
  • Met Life eyes 50% of Korean life firm
Transportation
  • Uncontrolled cargo theft continues to plague harried trucking industry
  • Intrenet extends logistics reach with acquisition
  • Looming French rail strike could halt freight traffic
  • JOC index dips as 3 sectors weaken
  • UPS Logistics taps DiMaggio for top post
Maritime
  • The dividends of democracy
  • Korea car-carrier market in high gear
  • Port of Karachi agrees to reduce box handling charges
  • Brokers, traders try to salvage Biffex

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Westbound rate increase won't hold, shippers say
  • Hapag-Lloyd pulls out of 2 Pacific agreements
  • Conrail breakup approved by Surface Transportation Board
  • Asian ship lines: We're not guilty
  • Clinton faces substantial defeat on sanctions vote
  • NYK 'shogun' to oversee US unit
  • Indonesian Labor Leader says stop squandering IMF aid
  • British railroads could face chaos in track workers strike
  • Computer maker Sequent and Emery Worldwide renew their three-year pact
  • Air France decides to impose settlement in pilots strike
  • US textile industry to fight on against illegal imports in court
  • Samsung to suspend making memory chips
  • New York port dredging funds get a boost
  • Yoshitani, former Maryland port exec, resurfaces at Oakland
  • Virgin Rail on track to announce stock float next week
  • Cuba asks EU to hold firm against Helms-Burton
  • Study: Americans reading news on Internet grows at 'astonishing' rate
  • Met Life eyes 50% of Korean life firm
Transportation
  • Uncontrolled cargo theft continues to plague harried trucking industry
  • Intrenet extends logistics reach with acquisition
  • Looming French rail strike could halt freight traffic
  • JOC index dips as 3 sectors weaken
  • UPS Logistics taps DiMaggio for top post
Maritime
  • The dividends of democracy
  • Korea car-carrier market in high gear
  • Port of Karachi agrees to reduce box handling charges
  • Brokers, traders try to salvage Biffex

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Westbound rate increase won't hold, shippers say
  • Hapag-Lloyd pulls out of 2 Pacific agreements
  • Conrail breakup approved by Surface Transportation Board
  • Asian ship lines: We're not guilty
  • Clinton faces substantial defeat on sanctions vote
  • NYK 'shogun' to oversee US unit
  • Indonesian Labor Leader says stop squandering IMF aid
  • British railroads could face chaos in track workers strike
  • Computer maker Sequent and Emery Worldwide renew their three-year pact
  • Air France decides to impose settlement in pilots strike
  • US textile industry to fight on against illegal imports in court
  • Samsung to suspend making memory chips
  • New York port dredging funds get a boost
  • Yoshitani, former Maryland port exec, resurfaces at Oakland
  • Virgin Rail on track to announce stock float next week
  • Cuba asks EU to hold firm against Helms-Burton
  • Study: Americans reading news on Internet grows at 'astonishing' rate
  • Met Life eyes 50% of Korean life firm
Transportation
  • Uncontrolled cargo theft continues to plague harried trucking industry
  • Intrenet extends logistics reach with acquisition
  • Looming French rail strike could halt freight traffic
  • JOC index dips as 3 sectors weaken
  • UPS Logistics taps DiMaggio for top post
Maritime
  • The dividends of democracy
  • Korea car-carrier market in high gear
  • Port of Karachi agrees to reduce box handling charges
  • Brokers, traders try to salvage Biffex

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Transpacific Carriers Seek Westbound Rate Hike
  • Japan/Nakhodka Sailings to Be Doubled
  • ANERA Inks 739 Contracts with Shippers
  • ECL's Multipurpose Ship to Be Put into Service
  • Danzas Net Income Triples in 1997

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Foss first Washington tug firm to meet state spill standards
  • Maersk dedicates world's largest container vessel
  • APRC honors Senator Trent Lott for helping to improve Amtrak
  • U.S. railroad freight traffic up in May over last year's figures
  • Portland airport sets April cargo records

urgente online pressweb site
  • Enatcar, en "tierra de nadie"
  • MRW acelera la contratación de discapacitados
  • La Comisión Europea no se opone a la concentraci'n Lufthansa-Menzies Transport
  • Los camiones grandes viajarán en tren, en el Reino Unido
  • El "Asia Express" hace escala en el puerto británico de Felixstowe

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 8, 1998
  • CHA employees' indefinite stir from June 12
  • Concor's record loading of containers at Wadi Bunder
  • Re slide may help tea exports
  • Indian tea exports to Pakistan stalled
  • TN Chamber lauds Budget proposals
  • 'UTI, SBI's NRI bonds will negate sanctions impact'
  • Ministry signs MoU with NHDC
  • PHDCCI calls for offshore financial centre
  • S.B. Pathare retires after long innings
  • Select telecom project imports exempted from duty
  • Capt. S.K. Chugh steps in as new CEO

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Pertamina hit by cash problems
    INDONESIAN state oil company Pertamina has admitted it has cash flow problems due to the country's continuing economic crisis.
  • Trade boom may speed Buenos Aires terminal plan
    PLANS to expand the P&O container terminal operation in Buenos Aires might have to be brought forward following record growth this year.
  • SCI cleared to buy into Petronet LNG company
    INDIA'S Ministries of Petroleum and Surface Transport have given in-principle approval to a proposal from the Shipping Corporation of India, to pick up equity in one of the subsidiaries of Petronet LNG Limited.
  • Recession set to curb Asian call for natural gas
    NATURAL gas demand in Asia is expected to grow at a slower rate of 4.4% a year up to the end of the century and 3.5% a year between 2000 and 2010 due to the severe economic recession hitting the region.
  • Philippines sea schools in STCW shock
    ONLY six of the Philippines' 122 maritime schools have passed a government assessment to determine which schools comply with the requirements of STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping) '95, the Comm-ission on Higher Education which regulates all institutions offering degree courses, has claimed.
  • Manila handling rates set to soar by 20%
    CARGO handling rates at the Port of Manila's international South Harbour and Manila International Container Terminals are to rise by as much as 20% from July 15, Alec Almazan reports from Manila.
  • FMC approval for US inland conference
    THE US Federal Maritime Commission has approved the proposed Inland Ship-ping Service Association, which it claims is the first inland-only conference in US history.
  • Durban port head resigns
    CONGESTION and vessel delays at the port of Durban could be exacerbated by the resignation of port manager Bax Nomvete yesterday, writes Dee Rissik, Africa Editor.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 8, 1998
  • Colombo to draft anti-piracy laws
    CONCERNED at the growing incidence of piracy in its territorial waters, including those by Tamil Tigers, Sri Lanka is drafting special anti-piracy laws.
  • ECS launches code to combat substandard ships
    THE European Shippers' Council (ECS) has launched a voluntary code of best practice to assist shippers in identifying substandard ships in the drybulk sector.
  • Columbus Line maintains Colombian link
    COLUMBUS Line, the Hamburg-S'd subsidiary, has stressed that it will maintain the link between the Colombian port of Buenaventura and the US/Canada.
  • China to boost coal exports
    CHINA will export 35m tonnes of coal this year, exceeding last year's figure by 4.25m tonnes, according to the State Coal Industry Bureau.
  • OSG takes over management of its vessels
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group is to assume direct management and operation of its bulk shipping fleet, terminating its arrangements with Maritime Overseas Corp.
  • Filipino radio operators seek upgrade
    HUNDREDS of Filipino radio officers are demanding a licence upgrade because they will become redundant when GMDSS is implemented next year.
  • Dutch builders warn on aid increase
    DUTCH shipbuilders have warned that the small increase in state aid may not be enough to maintain yards' profitability.
  • Dammam initiates transhipment service
    DAMMAM Container and Reefer Terminal in Saudi Arabia has started to handle transhipment and transit containers.
  • Six Filipino schools accredited
    THE Commission on Higher Education (Ched) in the Philippines has identified six maritime schools that have achieved the standards of the IMO's STCW '95 requirements.
  • Italian river cruiseship targeted at Americans
    A SPECIALLY designed river cruiseship targeted at the American market is to be delivered at the end of the year by SMEB shipyard at Messina, Italy.
  • Singapore rises to eighth ranking fleet
    SINGAPORE'S Registry of Ships (SRS) has risen to eighth ranking merchant fleet in the world from tenth spot in 1996, following a 15 per cent growth rate in the interim.
  • SCI renews bid for lng participation
    SHIPPING Corp of India has renewed its bid to take part in the lng sector by making a fresh appeal to the government for a stake in Petronet.
  • Weser deepening work starts
    DEEPENING of the River Weser to the Bremerhaven container terminal started on June 6.
  • Guam celebrates victory over Sea-Land and APL
    GUAM is celebrating a recent FMC ruling against Sea-Land and APL for overcharging on cargo shipments to the island.
  • Canadian exports to Asia take a dive
    ASIA'S financial crisis has hit Canadian exports to the region, especially to Japan, says the Conference Board of Canada.
  • Three oil producers agree to cut output
    LEADING oil exporters Venezuela, Mexico and Saudi Arabia have agreed to slash a further 450,000 bpd from the market in a second effort to boost slumped oil prices.
  • TMM counters drug trafficking charge
    TMM, the Mexican carrier, is to suspend its service from the Colombian port of Buenaventura to the US and Canada, following accusations of involvement in drug trafficking.
  • CP Railway enhances intermodal links
    CANADIAN Pacific Railway and two American railroads are teaming up to offer a dedicated intermodal service from the Port of Saint John to Montreal, Toronto and US Midwest.
  • Australian dollar suffers Asian fall-out
    AUSTRALIA'S trading position has been thrown into confusion by a falling dollar, which analysts say has been caught in the fall-out from the Asian crisis.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • ARTC chairman quits on eve of start up
    Ken Baxter the founding chairman of the federal government's new interstate rail track body, the Australian Rail Track Corporation has resigned from the corporation it was revealed last week.
    The shock decision came just weeks ahead of the ARTC's proposed start-up date of 1 July, and is considered a major blow to the federal government's rail reform agenda.
  • Low-key welcome for presidential visit
    For what is believed to be the first time in recent history the distinctive funnel of American president Lines is being seen in Australian ports following the introduction of the 2700 TEU APL Ivory to the AAX consortium's South East Asian service.
    The deployment of Ivory and her sister ship APL Emerald follows the acquisition of APL by Singapore's Neptune Orient line, with the container business of the two companies now carried out under the APL name.
  • Govt endorsed 'active' waterfront role
    The controversial July 1997 Cabinet-in-Confidence document on the government's waterfront strategy revealed last week by the Opposition endorses the second of two options proposed in a report by the Workplace Relations and Transport Departments that the government pursue a "more active role in promoting change, in cooperation with the major stevedores."
  • Up to banks to pay wharfies says Patrick chairman
    Patrick stevedores chief Chris Corrigan has cast doubt over whether 1400 Maritime Union of Australia workers would get their first pay cheques this week, saying it was up to the banks.
    "We'll be providing the money," Mr Corrigan told ABC Radio on Friday, "the banking creditors have a charge over the assets of those (labor hire) companies, and they'll have to release that charge for the money to flow through."

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
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.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
TRADE
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.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
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
LOGISTICS
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
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
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
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%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INSTITUTIONS
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
RIVER TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
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
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
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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