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BRIEFS

July 9, 1998

Shipping Times

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 Times

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 Times

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 Times

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

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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

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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 Commerce

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 Commerce

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 Commerce

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

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Cosco, Sinotrans Eye Merger Sydney to Drop Charge for Empty Van

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

CRUISES

New record number of passengers embarked on NCLH group cruise ships in a single quarter

Miami

The US group records a weakening in demand

CRUISES

A serious viral outbreak causes the deaths of three passengers on the Hondius cruise ship.

Vlissingen/Geneva

A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg

SHIPPING

Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again

London/Brussels/Washington

A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record

Miami

Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.

Singapore

During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)

COMPANIES

PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group

Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen

Transaction valued at approximately $387 million

In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.

Hong Kong

During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)

Hamburg

Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.

Rome

Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking

SHIPPING

OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships

Hong Kong

They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%

Zurich

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO

Trieste

The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders

Miami/Turku

The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%

Venice

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.

SAFETY & SECURITY

National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety

Rome

Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary

LOGISTICS

UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume

Atlanta

In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%

PORTS

The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.

Genoa

PORTS

Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.

Livorno

He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.

INDUSTRY

Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter

Helsinki

Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.

LEGISLATION

The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office

Rome

The measure will now be examined by parliament.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed

Novi Ligure

They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker

Ulsan

Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions

Schindellegi

Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.

PORTS

Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter

Beijing

In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%

PORTS

In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing

Antwerp

In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

ACCIDENTS

The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships

Tehran/Southampton

Two MSC container ships blocked

PORTS

Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings

Rotterdam

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana

Rome

Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces

Portsmouth/Washington

Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region

LOGISTICS

Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.

Rome

To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.

PORTS

Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Algeciras/Barcelona

In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

PORTS

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

Tarragona

The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June

SHIPPING

International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation

London/Washington

The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London

TRUCKING

Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.

Rome

Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.

PORTS

A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.

Venice

A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected

NEWS

A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.

Tampa

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

INSURANCE

Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels

New Delhi

The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars

SHIPPING

Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington

Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.

TRUCKING

Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.

Rome

Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.

PORTS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.

Genoa

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased

Augusta

22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively

SHIPYARDS

The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.

Miami/Trieste

It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year

CRUISES

Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.

Fort Lauderdale

Orders worth over two billion euros

COMPANIES

ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd

Haifa

Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017

LEGISLATION

The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.

London

The treaty has been ratified by 12 states

NEWS

US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports

Tampa

Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta

Abu Dhabi/Constance

Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%

TRADE

The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.

Paris

The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.

NEWS

A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington

The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China

PORTS

The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.

Singapore

Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa

Geneva

The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%

St. Petersburg

Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)

NEWS

US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites

Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington

A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda

NEWS

After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.

Tampa/Washington

U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.

Ankara

Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%

SHIPPING

Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen

London

Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total

LOGISTICS

Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe

Montreal/San Francisco

Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.

Genoa

Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%

Monk

Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels

PORTS

ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records

Manila

The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals

SHIPPING

MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal

Geneva

Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned

PORTS

The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

The total investment is 41 million euros

INDUSTRY

Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged

SHIPPING

New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services

Rome

New elements in the service award procedures

PORTS

Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority

Rome

Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.

LEGISLATION

Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.

Rome

Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation

PORTS

The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.

Livorno/Trieste

They were examined today by the Management Committees

PORTS

Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports

Tirana

In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)

LOGISTICS

DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter

Hedehusene

Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues

Genoa

PORTS

The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros

PORTS

Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.

Rome

They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments

PORTS

Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.

Hong Kong

Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals

COMPANIES

Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy

Genoa

He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.

INDUSTRY

In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%

Hong Kong

Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.

EDUCATION

The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.

Palermo

LOGISTICS

Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies

Holzwickede

51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family

ENVIRONMENT

The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.

Genoa

228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels

ASSOCIATIONS

Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari

Bari

The first meeting held in Venice follows

PORTS

APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port

The Hague

It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.

INDUSTRY

Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment

Stockholm

Strong demand for shore power system installations

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.

Rome

Perform four weekly rotations

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline

Taipei/Keelung

In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.

Rome

He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport

ENVIRONMENT

From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean

Livorno

PORTS

The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.

Valencia

It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%

Valencia/Madrid

Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra

Naples

The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs

SHIPPING

In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers

Portoferraio

INDUSTRY

ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026

Zurich

Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre

Melzo

The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport

PORTS

Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter

Hong Kong

Record for this time of year

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.

Leipzig

Six round trips per week were made

COMPETITION

The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.

Rome

The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones

National Harbor

The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.

TRUCKING

Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line

Rome

Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector

PORTS

CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment

Hong Kong

Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.

Naples

It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

NEWS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.

Genoa

SHIPPING

GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet

Genoa

The ship will undergo refitting operations

NEWS

Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers

MARITIME SERVICES

Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter

Rotterdam/Paris

PORTS

Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.

Hong Kong

In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.

Long Beach

In March the decline was -5.2%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas

Brussels

No competition issues identified

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Milan

The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line

Rome

The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.

Trieste

$30 million order

PORTS

Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto

Taranto

Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

In March the decrease was -5.5%

PORTS

Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports

Miami

The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami

COMPANIES

The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies

Padua

A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.

Los Angeles

In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)

COMPANIES

CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal

Marseille

The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

CRUISES

A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Miami

Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele

SHIPYARDS

Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025

Turku

Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)

PORTS

Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.

Marseille

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco

Acapulco

Construction of a new dock is planned

LOGISTICS

A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.

La Spezia

Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%

Hong Kong

Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%

PORTS

Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.

Bari

His four-year term will begin on May 11

SHIPPING

Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended

Ismailia

It was in force from 15 May 2025

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

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