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July 9, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Manila may allow foreign vessels in domestic shipping
    But govt move expected to meet with opposition from local shipowners
  • Plan for Chittagong box terminal criticised
Air and Land Transport
  • Delays continue at Hongkong airport
    Criticism intensifies as Chek Lap Kok struggles to fix computer bugs on 3rd day of operation
  • Jet Airways forced to ground 3 aircraft leased from MAS
  • EU aiming for competition on air routes
  • Fedex sees potential for growth in Vietnam
  • GM's adoption of just-in-time inventory system leaves it vulnerable to str
  • New Hainan airport to be completed by year-end
Features
  • Can US rely on satellites?
    FAA wants a satellite-based GPS to replace its aging network of radio beacons and radars, but this has drawbacks
Columns
  • TT Club chairman finds Asia a most interesting region to work in

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Manila may allow foreign vessels in domestic shipping
    But govt move expected to meet with opposition from local shipowners
  • Plan for Chittagong box terminal criticised
Air and Land Transport
  • Delays continue at Hongkong airport
    Criticism intensifies as Chek Lap Kok struggles to fix computer bugs on 3rd day of operation
  • Jet Airways forced to ground 3 aircraft leased from MAS
  • EU aiming for competition on air routes
  • Fedex sees potential for growth in Vietnam
  • GM's adoption of just-in-time inventory system leaves it vulnerable to str
  • New Hainan airport to be completed by year-end
Features
  • Can US rely on satellites?
    FAA wants a satellite-based GPS to replace its aging network of radio beacons and radars, but this has drawbacks
Columns
  • TT Club chairman finds Asia a most interesting region to work in

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Manila may allow foreign vessels in domestic shipping
    But govt move expected to meet with opposition from local shipowners
  • Plan for Chittagong box terminal criticised
Air and Land Transport
  • Delays continue at Hongkong airport
    Criticism intensifies as Chek Lap Kok struggles to fix computer bugs on 3rd day of operation
  • Jet Airways forced to ground 3 aircraft leased from MAS
  • EU aiming for competition on air routes
  • Fedex sees potential for growth in Vietnam
  • GM's adoption of just-in-time inventory system leaves it vulnerable to str
  • New Hainan airport to be completed by year-end
Features
  • Can US rely on satellites?
    FAA wants a satellite-based GPS to replace its aging network of radio beacons and radars, but this has drawbacks
Columns
  • TT Club chairman finds Asia a most interesting region to work in

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Manila may allow foreign vessels in domestic shipping
    But govt move expected to meet with opposition from local shipowners
  • Plan for Chittagong box terminal criticised
Air and Land Transport
  • Delays continue at Hongkong airport
    Criticism intensifies as Chek Lap Kok struggles to fix computer bugs on 3rd day of operation
  • Jet Airways forced to ground 3 aircraft leased from MAS
  • EU aiming for competition on air routes
  • Fedex sees potential for growth in Vietnam
  • GM's adoption of just-in-time inventory system leaves it vulnerable to str
  • New Hainan airport to be completed by year-end
Features
  • Can US rely on satellites?
    FAA wants a satellite-based GPS to replace its aging network of radio beacons and radars, but this has drawbacks
Columns
  • TT Club chairman finds Asia a most interesting region to work in

Sched Netweb site
  • Hyundai switches alliances
  • Increase in container volume for CMA-CGM
  • Pelindo II and III to go on market
  • Singapore manufacturer upgrades its wares
  • Panalpina withdraws from overland transport negotiations
  • New group for perishable cargo
  • Air transport's agenda
  • Shaoxing establishes itself as transport hub
  • Competition in US skies to be investigated
  • Martinair links Amsterdam and Mexico

Cargowebweb site
JULY 8, 1998
  • Complete withdrawal State of The Netherlands from KLM
  • Still no European decision on Atlantic conference
  • Transfer London slots needs 2 years time
  • Virgin might move from Belgium to Ireland
  • 'Shippers' concepts unfavorable to intermodal transport'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Containers are left behind in Asia
  • Breakbulk emerges as old-fashioned method of dealing with container shortages
  • Tightening security to boost air cargo profits
  • Railroads: We'll try to do our best in the fall
  • Shippers to judge: Time limits don't apply to tax refunds
  • Daley takes the offensive against sanctions
  • Shippers, competitors ask STB to break UP choke hold in Houston
  • US urges "sustained" fiscal stimulus for Japan
  • EU clears WorldCom-MCI merger with conditions
  • US banks slashed lending to Asia in first quarter
  • Flood of imports boosts US wholesale inventories
  • Dow to pay $3.2 billion on implants
  • Newest Mac OS will weave in Microsoft browser
  • India's damaged Port of Kandla seen as recovering
  • Ryder acquires truck leasing company Northern NationaLease
  • Caribbean nations want to be paid more for use of their airspace
Transportation
  • EU clears BA-American Airlines alliance for takeoff
  • After 30 years, local farmers still block completion of Tokyo airport
  • Winnport Logistics in deal with Unisys
  • Caribbean countries are looking to the sky to swell their coffers
  • Murphy's law takes over at new airport
  • Ryder System buys Northern NationaLease
  • Macromedia software draws on the competition's Web weaknesses
Maritime
  • Commission readies fines for TACA members
  • Puerto Rican trade to start up again following two-day nationwide strike
  • Wallenius revamps senior management
  • It was a good first year at Vancouver's Deltaport terminal, as productivity rose
  • Paul Richardson's Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Containers are left behind in Asia
  • Breakbulk emerges as old-fashioned method of dealing with container shortages
  • Tightening security to boost air cargo profits
  • Railroads: We'll try to do our best in the fall
  • Shippers to judge: Time limits don't apply to tax refunds
  • Daley takes the offensive against sanctions
  • Shippers, competitors ask STB to break UP choke hold in Houston
  • US urges "sustained" fiscal stimulus for Japan
  • EU clears WorldCom-MCI merger with conditions
  • US banks slashed lending to Asia in first quarter
  • Flood of imports boosts US wholesale inventories
  • Dow to pay $3.2 billion on implants
  • Newest Mac OS will weave in Microsoft browser
  • India's damaged Port of Kandla seen as recovering
  • Ryder acquires truck leasing company Northern NationaLease
  • Caribbean nations want to be paid more for use of their airspace
Transportation
  • EU clears BA-American Airlines alliance for takeoff
  • After 30 years, local farmers still block completion of Tokyo airport
  • Winnport Logistics in deal with Unisys
  • Caribbean countries are looking to the sky to swell their coffers
  • Murphy's law takes over at new airport
  • Ryder System buys Northern NationaLease
  • Macromedia software draws on the competition's Web weaknesses
Maritime
  • Commission readies fines for TACA members
  • Puerto Rican trade to start up again following two-day nationwide strike
  • Wallenius revamps senior management
  • It was a good first year at Vancouver's Deltaport terminal, as productivity rose
  • Paul Richardson's Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Containers are left behind in Asia
  • Breakbulk emerges as old-fashioned method of dealing with container shortages
  • Tightening security to boost air cargo profits
  • Railroads: We'll try to do our best in the fall
  • Shippers to judge: Time limits don't apply to tax refunds
  • Daley takes the offensive against sanctions
  • Shippers, competitors ask STB to break UP choke hold in Houston
  • US urges "sustained" fiscal stimulus for Japan
  • EU clears WorldCom-MCI merger with conditions
  • US banks slashed lending to Asia in first quarter
  • Flood of imports boosts US wholesale inventories
  • Dow to pay $3.2 billion on implants
  • Newest Mac OS will weave in Microsoft browser
  • India's damaged Port of Kandla seen as recovering
  • Ryder acquires truck leasing company Northern NationaLease
  • Caribbean nations want to be paid more for use of their airspace
Transportation
  • EU clears BA-American Airlines alliance for takeoff
  • After 30 years, local farmers still block completion of Tokyo airport
  • Winnport Logistics in deal with Unisys
  • Caribbean countries are looking to the sky to swell their coffers
  • Murphy's law takes over at new airport
  • Ryder System buys Northern NationaLease
  • Macromedia software draws on the competition's Web weaknesses
Maritime
  • Commission readies fines for TACA members
  • Puerto Rican trade to start up again following two-day nationwide strike
  • Wallenius revamps senior management
  • It was a good first year at Vancouver's Deltaport terminal, as productivity rose
  • Paul Richardson's Slot Watch

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Cosco, Sinotrans Eye Merger
  • Sydney to Drop Charge for Empty Van

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Fesco box ship honored on first call to Portland
  • Port of Vancouver continues audit run
  • Port Seattle receives 'A' rating for $266 million airport bonds
  • Corps seeking public input on proposed permit changes
  • UPS claims next postage hike unfair to competition
  • Schenker moves rare lions

urgente online pressweb site
  • Anave pide el apoyo de Hacienda
  • Hoy expira el ultimátum de Comisiones Obreras a Aena
  • Marítima Belga negocia el transporte de gas con el puerto de Bilbao
  • Lufthansa entra en las ofertas veraniegas
  • EE.UU. explora la infraestructura aérea africana
  • Swissair pacta con Japan Airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • World Trade Centre near Bangalore soon
  • Fuel policy set to boost TN's capacity
  • ECU-Line service
  • Indian cos. rank 3rd in contract awarded by ADB
  • Messe Frankfurt begins operations in India
  • ISM Code sting felt in Hong Kong, Australia

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Cosco and Sinotrans may merge
    CHINA'S government has floated a plan to merge state-owned China Ocean Shipping Company and Sinotrans, but both companies appear less than enthusiastic about the prospect of combining into a transport giant.
  • Elf awards $1.1bn Angola contracts
    ELF Exploration Angola has awarded Bouygues Offshore, ETPM and Stolt Comex Seaway two turnkey contracts worth a total FFr6.7bn ($1.1bn) for a floating production storage and offloading unit and riser and flowline system for Angola's deepwater Girassol field.
  • Asian shipbuilding orders in decline
    SHIPBUILDING orders are expected to decline by almost a quarter this year, in contrast with 1997, according to a leading Japanese think tank.
  • London and Frankfurt stock link
    THE London and Frankfurt stock exchanges have formed a strategic alliance which aims to create a single European stock market, writes Tony Gray.
  • Philippines cabotage review
    A RADICAL review of the Philippines' strict cabotage laws is once again on the agenda as the government moves to encourage competition in the domestic inter-island shipping industry.
  • Third day of operations
    TONNES of air cargo wait to be cleared at the apron of Hong Kong's new Chek Lap Kok international airport on the third day of operations yesterday. Hong Kong wholesalers clamoured for compensation and newspapers demanded top officials resign as staff at the city's lavish new airport struggled to fix computer bugs and a host of other problems.
  • Malaysia port workers plan union
    MALAYSIAN port workers are looking to form a national federation amid fears that 700 redundancies at Penang Port may be followed by further job losses across the country.
  • OMM seeking $2.7m frozen funds release
    TROUBLED independent P&I club Ocean Marine Mutual (OMM) will go to court in the Isle of Man today to seek the release of $2.7m of frozen funds.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 8, 1998
  • Germany tackles van Miert on TACA fines
    A JUNIOR minister in the German transport department has asked European Commissioner Karel Van Miert not to impose heavy fines on TACA members.
  • Mærsk to operate latest MSC ship
    MÆRSK Line has been appointed as the operating contractor for the latest roro launched by the US Navy's Military Sealift Command.
  • Alaskan venture 'will provide job security'
    A NEW joint operating company formed to transport Alaskan oil will provide important job security, said Seafarers International Union.
  • APL calls direct at expanding Cebu port
    AMERICAN President Lines has launched a new direct, weekly service to Cebu, the second largest international port in the Philippines.
  • Changjiang River now boasts 17 container terminals
    A STRING of container terminals has been built up along China's Changjiang River where bulk and general cargo handling once predominiated.
  • Telenor Marlink files for bankruptcy
    DIRECTORS of Telenor Marlink, the Norwegian maritime communications company, have decided to file for bankruptcy as the company lack the funds for further operations.
  • Decca Marine provide 24 hour 'ready radar' service
    DECCA Marine, part of Litton Marine Systems, has launched an automated 'Ready Radar' programme to provide 24-hour delivery of complete radar sets and spares.
  • Shippers boycott Chennai
    WITH no easing of the congestion in Chennai port, shippers and importers have started diverting their cargo to Tuticorin even though this means additional trucking charges.
  • Court rules in Gordon's favour
    THE Philippines Supreme Court has decided to grant Richard Gordon's request to withdraw his petition seeking to stop President Estrada from ousting him as chairman of SBMA.
  • Tuticorin receives deepening approval
    INDIA'S Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a proposal to deepen the approach channel and the harbour basin areas of Tuticorin port.
  • Patrick under fire again
    AUSTRALIA'S second-largest stevedoring company, Patrick, has been taken back to court only weeks after settling a six month dispute with the Maritime Union.
  • Orapin Global prosecutors urge 'stiff deterrent'
    SINGAPORE prosecutors yesterday urged a local district court to hand out stiff deterrent sentences in the trial of two tanker masters involved in Singapore's worst ever oil spill.
  • Singapore confirms two Port State detentions
    SINGAPORE'S Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) today confirmed to Fairplay that it has already detained two vessels for not having ISM certification.
  • 11 per cent of inspected ships have no ISM
    MORE than ten per cent of ships that should have ISM certification do not have it, according to initial reports from port states to the IMO.
  • OOCL opens Tasmanian link
    OOCL has started an improved service linking Australia's southern-most state, Tasmania, with Asia through Singapore.
  • Row erupts over ownership of Thor Dahl
    A ROW has erupted between Thor Christensen and his aunt over the ownership of the Norwegian shipping group Thor Dahl Shipping.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Le port de Genk va se doter d'un terminal à containers
    Le sort en est jeté. L'ancien port à charbon de Genk le long du canal Albert sera équipé d'un terminal à containers multimodal. Dans une phase intiale, le centre de transbordement sera aménagé sur un terrain de 2 ha en bordure d'un quai de 325 mètres de long. Il y a assez de terrains disponibles pour une extension future. Les promoteurs s'attendent à prendre le centre de transbordement en service d'ici un an.
  • BA/AA doit supprimer des fréquences
    La Commission européenne a annoncé les conditions qu'elle pose à British Airways et à American Airlines en vue d'approuver leur alliance. BA a réagi en déclarant que l'attitude de la CE incite à l'optimisme mais que les conditions sont trop sévères. La CE ne s'est pas encore prononcée sur la Star Alliance.
  • La SAV édite un CD ROM pour sensibiliser les transporteurs à la communication mobile
    L'association flamande de transporteurs SAV va diffuser dans quelques jours 5.000 CD ROMs auprès de l'ensemble des transporteurs flamands (pas seulement les membres), contenant une présentation et un calcul de coûts/bénéfices pour les différents systèmes de communication mobile disponibles sur le marché en Belgique. "Le but est de sensibiliser les transporteurs à l'existence et aux avantages de ces divers systèmes, qui deviendront de plus en plus importants pour la survie de l'entreprise. En effet, le transport devenant une part de plus en plus intégrante d'un ensemble logistique, la communication - et donc la communication mobile - deviendra un facteur crucial pour le transporteur", a déclaré Liliane De Wilde, secrétaire général de la SAV, en préambule à la présentation du CD ROM.
  • ERS s'attend à conclure un troisième accord de partenariat cette année
    John P.M. Verschelden, le président ERS (European Rail Shuttle, le partenariat ferroviaire entre les armements Mærsk Line, P&O Nedlloyd et Sea-Land) ne se repose pas sur ses lauriers. A l'occasion de l'inauguration de la nouvelle navette entre Rotterdam et Mainz/Mannheim (en collaboration avec Transfracht), il a déclaré qu'ERS lancera probablement une troisième navette commune à partir de Rotterdam avant la fin de l'année. Il n'a pas précisé si cela se ferait en coopération avec Transfracht ou un autre opérateur ferroviaire. Pas un mot non plus sur la route concernée. Rappelons qu'ERS a conclu un premier accord de coopération avec CTN (Container Train Nederland) en début d'année dans le but de proposer une offre commune au défaut de Rotterdam, vers Prague et Bratislava.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Industrial rumblings at sea and on shore
    A third ship is expected to become embroiled in the Intercontinental row today following the lack of a breakthrough in the dispute, while continued industrial tensions were visible on the waterfront in Melbourne and Sydney yesterday.
    If anything, the Intercontinental dispute has worsened with two unions now directly involved in industrial action.
    A hearing of the matter in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission resulted in the company failing to obtain section 127 orders against the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers.
  • Austal turns low dollar to European advantage
    Austal Ships is basking in the silver lining offered by the devalued Australian dollar as a flood of orders pours into its Henderson yard.
    While the Asian financial crisis has seen orders dry up from what was once the company's major source of business, the lower dollar is boosting Austal's quest to make further inroads into European markets.
    The company turned over $162 million last financial year and this is expected to rise to more than $200 million in the 1998-99 year.
  • ANSCON begins Shekou calls
    The port of Shekou, in the rapidly developing area of the Pearl River Delta of southern China, has attracted direct calls from Australia.
    Over the past few weeks several member lines of the Australia Northbound Shipping Conference (ANSCON), including Orient Overseas Container Line, P&O Swire Containers and Zim Israel Navigation Company, have scheduled calls at Shekou.
  • WA's Charlton set to retire
    Western Australia's Transport Minister Eric Charlton is expected to retire at the end of this month after serving as a minister for almost five-and-a-half years.
    Mr Charlton's retirement is dependent on certain conditions being agreed upon by the Coalition government, principally that his post will be filled by another National Party member.

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