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October 9, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bulging orderbook boosts ABS plans to expand in China
    US classifier buffered from Asian crisis by high level of shipbuilding activity
  • Coastline takes delivery of 2nd cable-laying ship
  • China cracks down on illegal international freight agents
  • Mahathir to head discussion on use of Malaysian ports
  • Bergesen raises stake in Kvaerner to 15.9%
Air and Land Transport
  • US officials walk out of open skies talks with UK counterparts
    Washington to hold Oct 26 hearings on anti-trust immunity for BA-American Airlines alliance
  • China, UK agree on London-Shanghai service
  • SIA engineering arm to set up 3 joint ventures
  • PAL needs capital injection of 9b pesos: finance minister
  • Kenya to encourage growth of services at third int'l airport
  • Chrysler recalling 800,000 vehicles
  • S Korea's Sept car exports up 33.6%
Features
  • Finances play important role
    In a market with ups and downs, a shipowner must pay increasing attention to the financial aspects of business
Columns
  • Local council found not liable for disused boat accident on appeal

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bulging orderbook boosts ABS plans to expand in China
    US classifier buffered from Asian crisis by high level of shipbuilding activity
  • Coastline takes delivery of 2nd cable-laying ship
  • China cracks down on illegal international freight agents
  • Mahathir to head discussion on use of Malaysian ports
  • Bergesen raises stake in Kvaerner to 15.9%
Air and Land Transport
  • US officials walk out of open skies talks with UK counterparts
    Washington to hold Oct 26 hearings on anti-trust immunity for BA-American Airlines alliance
  • China, UK agree on London-Shanghai service
  • SIA engineering arm to set up 3 joint ventures
  • PAL needs capital injection of 9b pesos: finance minister
  • Kenya to encourage growth of services at third int'l airport
  • Chrysler recalling 800,000 vehicles
  • S Korea's Sept car exports up 33.6%
Features
  • Finances play important role
    In a market with ups and downs, a shipowner must pay increasing attention to the financial aspects of business
Columns
  • Local council found not liable for disused boat accident on appeal

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bulging orderbook boosts ABS plans to expand in China
    US classifier buffered from Asian crisis by high level of shipbuilding activity
  • Coastline takes delivery of 2nd cable-laying ship
  • China cracks down on illegal international freight agents
  • Mahathir to head discussion on use of Malaysian ports
  • Bergesen raises stake in Kvaerner to 15.9%
Air and Land Transport
  • US officials walk out of open skies talks with UK counterparts
    Washington to hold Oct 26 hearings on anti-trust immunity for BA-American Airlines alliance
  • China, UK agree on London-Shanghai service
  • SIA engineering arm to set up 3 joint ventures
  • PAL needs capital injection of 9b pesos: finance minister
  • Kenya to encourage growth of services at third int'l airport
  • Chrysler recalling 800,000 vehicles
  • S Korea's Sept car exports up 33.6%
Features
  • Finances play important role
    In a market with ups and downs, a shipowner must pay increasing attention to the financial aspects of business
Columns
  • Local council found not liable for disused boat accident on appeal

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Bulging orderbook boosts ABS plans to expand in China
    US classifier buffered from Asian crisis by high level of shipbuilding activity
  • Coastline takes delivery of 2nd cable-laying ship
  • China cracks down on illegal international freight agents
  • Mahathir to head discussion on use of Malaysian ports
  • Bergesen raises stake in Kvaerner to 15.9%
Air and Land Transport
  • US officials walk out of open skies talks with UK counterparts
    Washington to hold Oct 26 hearings on anti-trust immunity for BA-American Airlines alliance
  • China, UK agree on London-Shanghai service
  • SIA engineering arm to set up 3 joint ventures
  • PAL needs capital injection of 9b pesos: finance minister
  • Kenya to encourage growth of services at third int'l airport
  • Chrysler recalling 800,000 vehicles
  • S Korea's Sept car exports up 33.6%
Features
  • Finances play important role
    In a market with ups and downs, a shipowner must pay increasing attention to the financial aspects of business
Columns
  • Local council found not liable for disused boat accident on appeal

Sched Netweb site
  • Smooth transition for Yang Ming to new office
  • Nordana to implement new vessel rotation
  • More expansion plans for Alameda Corridor
  • Italy to award subsidies to Lloyd Triestino
  • Shenzhen throughput to grow
  • Boeing, Air China and Red Cross help flood victims
  • Thai Airways ranks top in AAPA punctuality survey
  • Lufthansa to take more V2500 powered A321s

Cargowebweb site
OCTOBER 8, 1998
  • US walked out Open Skies negotiations
  • Cathay and Northwest named as PAL partners
  • KLM en UPS first in Fortune rankings
  • International postage rate increase
  • Sharp fall in use of KLM Cargo capacity

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Atlantic carriers consider options
  • Customs' ACS system running out of gas, time
  • Last-minute Senate maneuvering stalls sanctions bill
  • US gives IMF hope for recapitalization if it keeps to its pledge for fiscal reforms
  • Congressional delays threaten seven major dredging projects
  • Eagle USA expands presence in Asia and Europe
  • FRA and Bombardier reach deal on developing a high-speed prototype locomotive
  • Circle International names Gary Frantz director of corporate communications
  • Britain supports dialogue and more trade with Cuba
  • Alaska Air halts flights to Russia's Far East
  • Oman boosts its chances of WTO entry - trade officials say
  • Ivory Coast sees cocoa crop rise
  • Con-Way Transportation is not taking a rate hike
Transportation
  • FedEx delays new China service
  • US Customs returns rare artifacts to Peru by jet
  • Madras set to raise cargo-handling costs
  • McLane gets pact in Brazil to move Philip Morris items
  • US truckers glad as new INS border law delayed
  • Rail shippers shunted into tariff confusion
  • Software giant faces fight as 2 join forces
  • After 20 years, railroad links Bronx, upstate
Maritime
  • Pacific ports in front lines of fray over harbor tax
  • Governments, ports urged to foot more of the safety bill
  • OOCL casts 'net' further
  • Senate panel stalls move on Seaway, FMC nominees
  • Ocean trade: it's status quo
  • Miami blames global crisis for decline in Latin trade

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Atlantic carriers consider options
  • Customs' ACS system running out of gas, time
  • Last-minute Senate maneuvering stalls sanctions bill
  • US gives IMF hope for recapitalization if it keeps to its pledge for fiscal reforms
  • Congressional delays threaten seven major dredging projects
  • Eagle USA expands presence in Asia and Europe
  • FRA and Bombardier reach deal on developing a high-speed prototype locomotive
  • Circle International names Gary Frantz director of corporate communications
  • Britain supports dialogue and more trade with Cuba
  • Alaska Air halts flights to Russia's Far East
  • Oman boosts its chances of WTO entry - trade officials say
  • Ivory Coast sees cocoa crop rise
  • Con-Way Transportation is not taking a rate hike
Transportation
  • FedEx delays new China service
  • US Customs returns rare artifacts to Peru by jet
  • Madras set to raise cargo-handling costs
  • McLane gets pact in Brazil to move Philip Morris items
  • US truckers glad as new INS border law delayed
  • Rail shippers shunted into tariff confusion
  • Software giant faces fight as 2 join forces
  • After 20 years, railroad links Bronx, upstate
Maritime
  • Pacific ports in front lines of fray over harbor tax
  • Governments, ports urged to foot more of the safety bill
  • OOCL casts 'net' further
  • Senate panel stalls move on Seaway, FMC nominees
  • Ocean trade: it's status quo
  • Miami blames global crisis for decline in Latin trade

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Atlantic carriers consider options
  • Customs' ACS system running out of gas, time
  • Last-minute Senate maneuvering stalls sanctions bill
  • US gives IMF hope for recapitalization if it keeps to its pledge for fiscal reforms
  • Congressional delays threaten seven major dredging projects
  • Eagle USA expands presence in Asia and Europe
  • FRA and Bombardier reach deal on developing a high-speed prototype locomotive
  • Circle International names Gary Frantz director of corporate communications
  • Britain supports dialogue and more trade with Cuba
  • Alaska Air halts flights to Russia's Far East
  • Oman boosts its chances of WTO entry - trade officials say
  • Ivory Coast sees cocoa crop rise
  • Con-Way Transportation is not taking a rate hike
Transportation
  • FedEx delays new China service
  • US Customs returns rare artifacts to Peru by jet
  • Madras set to raise cargo-handling costs
  • McLane gets pact in Brazil to move Philip Morris items
  • US truckers glad as new INS border law delayed
  • Rail shippers shunted into tariff confusion
  • Software giant faces fight as 2 join forces
  • After 20 years, railroad links Bronx, upstate
Maritime
  • Pacific ports in front lines of fray over harbor tax
  • Governments, ports urged to foot more of the safety bill
  • OOCL casts 'net' further
  • Senate panel stalls move on Seaway, FMC nominees
  • Ocean trade: it's status quo
  • Miami blames global crisis for decline in Latin trade

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • ANERA to Levy New Charge on Kaohsiung Cargoes
  • MOT Makes Proposal to Improve Port Systems
  • DHL Opens Miami Logistics Center
  • EVA Air to Start All Cargo Service between Taiwan, US

urgente online pressweb site
  • FCC invertirá en las privatizaciones del sector transportes
  • ACI propone ideas para mejorar los aeropuertos
  • Deutsche Post aumenta su participaci'n en DHL International
  • La Comisión Europea impulsa el automóvil del futuro con el acuerdo EUCAR
  • Binter Mediterráneo transporta 18.000 pasajeros en septiembre
  • Lufthansa Cargo compra 6 Boeing MD-11

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Evergreen chief optimistic but strikes cautious note
  • JNPT sustains No. 1 position in container handling
  • Export horizon brightens for unbleached cotton fabrics
  • Narcotics Control Bureau opens Ahmedabad office
  • Pak tycoons seek a range of Indian products
  • Mumbai loses glitter for gold traders
  • Kandla steamer agents urge Customs chief to restore normalcy in port
  • ITPO institutes awards for top exporters to LAC region
  • IMC seminar on Y2K today
  • Simplify export norm, urge pharma units
  • Need for hygienic standards in seafood transport seen
  • Dredging Corpn. to expand capacity
  • Software park to come up in Nasik
  • PHDCCI study identifies causes for economic slowdown

Marine Logweb site
  • General Dynamics to acquire NASSCO
  • Maritech ASE to solicit projects

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • La società dell'armatore corso Lota ordina ai cantieri Orlando due navi (280 miliardi) destinate alle rotte per la Sardegna Cabotaggio, la sfida di Tourship in vista della liberalizzazione scatta la corsa ad acquisire nuove linee anche oltre confine - Polemiche con Tirrenia
  • Supertraghetto consegnato a Sea Containers
  • Tre flotte greche a caccia di business nel Mediterraneo
  • Oristano, lo Stato si dimentica del porto
  • Arriva in «Gazzetta» il decreto sulle concessioni Nuovi canoni delle strutture per la nautica da diporto
  • Controllo anti-inquinamento nelle acque degli scali europei

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Strasbourg backs ferry black boxes
    ALL ferries calling at European ports regardless of origin and flag will be required to carry aircraft-style black box data recorders, according to legislation newly approved by the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
  • Baltic resists hasty move on BFI
    CHANGES to the Baltic Freight Index should not be rushed, the Baltic Exchange said yesterday.
  • Navion takes a gamble on completing drillship
    Norway's Navion has taken a calculated gamble on the hull of the aborted West Navion II drillship project and decided to complete it as a multipurpose vessel capable of use either as a production ship or an intervention vessel for maintenance and repair of subsea production equipment.
  • Grand Princess boosts P&O's third quarter results
    Boosted by the introduction of Grand Princess, the world's largest cruiseship, P&O Cruises had a strong third quarter.
  • New Stena ro-ro ship signs up for UK Navy service
    STENA has taken delivery from Genoa's SEC shipyard of the first ro-ro cargoship in the new Stena 4-Runner class, writes Giovanni Paci.
  • Hong Kong shipowners to recruit China crew
    With interest rising in Chinese seamen as a potential source for crewing needs, the Hong Kong Shipowners Association is working on a landmark agreement to obtain standardised terms of access for its members to personnel from across the border.
  • London law firms set to forge alliance
    MARITIME and insurance practice is set to play a vital role in the planned creation of one of the City's largest law partnerships.
  • Atlantic oil patterns to alter
    ATLANTIC Basin oil patterns are set to change next year as a result of rising deliveries into the US and falling imports by European countries, according to Paris-based energy watchdog, the International Energy Agency.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 8, 1998
  • Lines protest at pilots' fees
    INTERNATIONAL lines that operate in the Philippines are protesting against the refusal of Manila Pilots Association to provide services unless pilotage fees are paid in advance.
  • Birka profits hit
    PROFITS for Finnish roro and passenger shipping company Birka Line have slipped this year through the absence of substantial gains in securities trading.
  • Neptun to raise $105m
    NEPTUN Maritime, the Finnish ferry company, plans to raise Fmk 524m ($105m) through a rights issue and withdraw from its loss-making operations in the English Channel.
  • South Asia 'on top' says World Bank
    SOUTH Asia's economic growth is set to outstrip all other regions this year for the first time ever, according to World Bank predictions.
  • India to boost inland water transport
    INDIA'S Ministry of Surface transport has recommended to cabinet the enhancement of four waterways to national waterway status.
  • Long Beach makes space for Cosco
    AFTER Congress blocked Long Beach's attempt to build Cosco's new container terminal on a former Navy base, the port is moving ahead with an alternate plan
  • EC backs International Group plan
    THE EC's Competition Directorate has told the International Group of P&I Clubs that it will approve the proposed changes to the International Group Agreement.
  • Color Line enjoys passenger boost
    NORWEGIAN cruise ferry group Color Line recorded a six per cent rise in passenger volume in September.
  • Kværner dismisses bankruptcy rumours
    MARTIN Saarikangas, head of the shipbuilding division at Kværner, has dismissed rumours that the company might face bankruptcy under a heavy debt burden.
  • US bans untreated wood pallets
    THE US Department of Agriculture has announced it will ban the entry into the US of untreated wood cargo pallets and other untreated wood packaging, effective December 17.
  • Operators to impose Chennai congestion levy
    SINGAPORE and Asian regional feeder operators serving the south Indian port of Chennai are set to impose an indefinite congestion levy.
  • Taiwan to open up shipping industry
    TAIWAN is to open its shipping industry to foreigners by early next year to meet conditions for entry into the World Trade Organisation.
  • Oil sector breaking Filipino cabotage laws
    PHILIPPINE domestic tug and tanker operators have branded the offshore drilling industry the biggest violator of the country's cabotage laws.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Anvers: MSC opte résolument pour un terminal à marée sur l'Escaut
    Après des mois de discussions relatives à diverses formules proposées, l'armement MSC a finalement décidé d'opter pour le transfert de ses trafics containérisés vers un terminal à containers, à construire dans la future darse à marée, qui sera creusée au sud de Doel. La direction de l'armement nous a confirmé cette décision.
  • Les ports français estiment être moins coûteux qu'Anvers
    Selon des éléments diffusés par les milieux français intéressés, le coût global des ports français serait moins élevé que celui d'Anvers. Cela, dans des proportions non négligeables puisque la différence est évaluée à 18,5% au bénéfice de la France.
  • DD Shipping va implanterun terminal trimodal à Puurs
    DD Shipping, une division du groupe de transport De Dijcker, envisage des investissements importants le long du canal maritime Escaut-Bruxelles à Grimbergen et à Puurs . En coopération avec NV Zeekanaal et Watergebonden Grondbeheer Vlaanderen, le quai actuel à Grimbergen sera prolongé de 80 m ce qui permettra de traiter deux unités à la fois. En même temps une étude de faisabilité sera menée afin de déterminer si ce terminal pourrait faire fonction de terminal pour containers. La direction de DD Shipping vient de signer une déclaration d'intention pour la construction à Puurs d'un terminal connecté au rail. Surtout ce dernier aspect est un cas unique dans l'histoire de la navigation fluviale: un terminal fluvial trimodal où le transbordement peut être réalisé par voie d'eau, par la route et par rail.
  • La proposition de décret portuaire étend les subventions à certains services portuaires
    Comme nous l'annoncions déjà hier, les fractions du CVP et du SP ont introduit une proposition de décret auprès du Parlement flamand "concernant la politique et la gestion" des quatre ports maritimes de la Région flamande (Anvers, Gand, Ostende et Zeebrugge). C'est la première fois qu'une proposition semble être soutenue par une solide majorité au parlement. Les promoteurs de l'initiative - Paul Dumez en tête pour les démocrates chrétiens et Robert Voorhamme pour les socialistes, mais également les collègues de Flandre occidentale et orientale - entendent forcer une percée dans le dossier qui traîne depuis des années et sont persuadés que le texte sera approuvé avant la fin de l'actuelle législature en juin prochain. Dans leur proposition, ils se concentrent notamment sur le financement des futurs travaux d'infrastructure et les services portuaires.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Sydney talks on several fronts
    Efforts were continuing on several fronts yesterday in an attempt to improve the flow of cargo through Sydney ports.
    The Sydney Ports Users Group discussed the situation at length, while one of the stevedores, Patrick, held a meeting with officials from the Maritime Union of Australia.
    One of the members of the Sydney Ports Users Group, the commercial director of the New South Wales Road Transport Association, Terry Dene, told DCN the situation at Container Terminals Australia Ltd was becoming intolerable for truck operators.
    While to its credit, P&O Ports was keeping the facility open well after normal working hours, truck operators were simply unable to secure slots, Mr Dene said.
  • Now for the battle of Bunbury
    The Maritime Union of Australia claims that the newly elected federal government has rushed into a pre-election plan to privatise provincial ports in Western Australia and Queensland.
    The MUA's West Australian secretary Terry Buck said he believed that Bunbury had been earmarked as the first cab off the rank in the overall grand plan to privatise these ports -- a statement which has been strongly denied by the Bunbury Port Authority and a federal government representative.
    Mr Buck said he received advice from the BPA advising that the port intended to invite tenders for stevedoring, pilotage, mooring and hold cleaning.
  • ACCC sets up compo fund
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced yesterday it had established the 'Stevedoring Industry Reform Small Business Compensation Fund' to compensate businesses suffering losses as a result of the recent waterfront dispute.
    The commission's chairman, Allan Fels, noted that on 3 September the ACCC had reached a settlement in relation to its litigation concerning the waterfront dispute.
    "The settlement provided for a damages fund of up to $7.5 million, funded by Patrick Stevedore Holdings Pty Ltd, to be available for small businesses damaged by the boycotts during the dispute," Professor Fels said.
  • Records for Townsville despite Asia
    Following its 11th year of record trading last year, the Port of Townsville has now recorded the highest single monthly trade figures in its 102-year history.
    In September, 969,449 tonnes of cargo moved through the port -- 517,647 tonnes of imports and 451,801 tonnes of exports.
    Townsville Port Authority (TPA) CEO Lin Taylor said the result was "only one sugar ship short of one million tonnes for a single month".
    The port has also recorded its best trading quarter, for the first quarter of the financial year, in which it handled 2,591,636 tonnes of product -- up about 13 per cent on the same period in the previous year.
    Imports of 1,405,615 tonnes for the quarter were up 17 per cent on the previous year, and exports of 1,186,021 tonnes up by eight per cent.

Marine Linkweb site
OCTOBER 8, 1998
  • Five-Well Contract For Transocean Offshore
    Transocean Offshore, Inc. has announced that its fourth-generation semisubmersible Transocean Richardson has received a five-well, minimum 190-day contract from Spirit Energy 76, Unocal Corp.'s Lower 48 exploration and production unit.
  • STN Atlas Wins Contracts
    Hamburg-based STN Atlas Marine Electronics has been awarded contracts for twelve proprietary shaft generators from Hyundai Heavy Industries of Ulsan, South Korea; Kvaerner Warnow of Warnem'nde; and Aker MTW, Wismar. Deliveries to the yards are scheduled to commence in April 1999 and will be completed by the end of the year.
  • New Ferry Features Cat Propulsion
    The first fast ferry in the Irish Ferries fleet will feature four Caterpillar 3618 main propulsion engines each rated at 7,200 kW. The new 284 ft. (86.6 m), being built by Australian Austal Ships Pty Ltd at its Henderson, Freemantle yard, will be able to carry 800 passengers and 200 cars at a service speed of 39 knots.
  • Friede Goldman Offshore Wins Jack-Up Contract
    Friede Goldman International, Inc. announced today a contract for its subsidiary Friede Goldman Offshore from Houston-based R&B Falcon for the Phoenix IV jackup rig.
  • Taiwan To Open Shipping Business To Foreigners
    Taiwan will open up its shipping business fully to foreigners in January to meet conditions for entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Singapore Business Times reported.
  • Neptun Maritime Could Sell Three Ships
    Finnish passenger ferry company Neptun Maritime will reportedly withdraw from English Channel operations, concentrating instead on its core business in the Northern Baltic Sea. The company will reportedly consider selling three of its cruise ships next year: the 616-passenger Walrus, 916-passenger Norwegian Dynasty and 1,200-passenger Leeward.
  • Calif. Spill Linked To Liberian Tanker
    USCG officials have traced an oil spill off California's coast last week to a Liberian-flagged tanker dubbed Command. Command was reported to be in San Francisco Bay last month and leaked a small amount of oil into the water from a cracked fuel tank. It made repairs and left the area in late September.
  • Evergreen Seas 6-7% Cargo Volume Rise
    Evergreen Marine Corp. reports that its 1998 cargo volume is on track to rise six to seven percent.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • ELF '98: survival by concentration and privatisation. The European Logistics Forum in Genoa focused on the opportunities and risks of increasing liberalisation of transport.
Maritime
  • SCL and Delmas will operate separately in West African trade.
  • "K" Line, Yangming and Cosco change their trans-Pacific schedule.
  • Evergreen announces new schedule with a call at Yantian in China.
  • The 6690-TEU "P&O Nedlloyd Rotterdam" is christened.
  • Ignazio Messina calls at Marina di Carrara and Kuwait.
  • Canmar and Contship combine their agency companies.
  • IICL reports developments in its leased chassis fleet.
  • The Tripartite Group met in Kobe.
  • The Ocean Shipping Reform Act has been approved by the US Congress and now only needs President Clinton's signature.
  • Calendar of events: Container Asia 98 in Kuala Lumpur; 11th Shipping Finance Conference in London.
Ports and Terminals
  • Buenos Aires prepares to invest USD 40 million to meet future demand.
  • Yantian phase II is now operational.
  • New publications: Port Risk Management and Insurance Guidebook; The Guide on CD.
  • Ensanada receives two new cranes.
  • Westport, Port Klang, posts record.
Forwarding
  • Bolero, the new electronic bill of lading, was one of the subjects of discussion at Fiata in Sydney.
  • ASG Sea & Air takes over ASG (HK).
Aviation
  • Emirates will cooperate with Thai Airways and introduces more destinations and higher frequencies.
  • Continental Airlines is planning to form a new alliance, which will probably be called Wings, with four other carriers, NWA, KLM, Alitalia and Air France.
  • AMR Corp, parent of AA, will focus on core activities in future.
  • NCA was successful in fiscal 1997/98 despite adverse circumstances.
  • Tiaca warns of the Millenium Bug, and Iata and Icao set up programs to cope with the problem.
  • Finnair wants to join oneworld.
  • Plans are underway for the privatisation of Air India.
  • Varig orders 39 Boeing aircraft.
  • Air Malta joins Traxon Europe.
  • TNT offers Price-Checker service.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • ELF '98: survival by concentration and privatisation. The European Logistics Forum in Genoa focused on the opportunities and risks of increasing liberalisation of transport.
Maritime
  • SCL and Delmas will operate separately in West African trade.
  • "K" Line, Yangming and Cosco change their trans-Pacific schedule.
  • Evergreen announces new schedule with a call at Yantian in China.
  • The 6690-TEU "P&O Nedlloyd Rotterdam" is christened.
  • Ignazio Messina calls at Marina di Carrara and Kuwait.
  • Canmar and Contship combine their agency companies.
  • IICL reports developments in its leased chassis fleet.
  • The Tripartite Group met in Kobe.
  • The Ocean Shipping Reform Act has been approved by the US Congress and now only needs President Clinton's signature.
  • Calendar of events: Container Asia 98 in Kuala Lumpur; 11th Shipping Finance Conference in London.
Ports and Terminals
  • Buenos Aires prepares to invest USD 40 million to meet future demand.
  • Yantian phase II is now operational.
  • New publications: Port Risk Management and Insurance Guidebook; The Guide on CD.
  • Ensanada receives two new cranes.
  • Westport, Port Klang, posts record.
Forwarding
  • Bolero, the new electronic bill of lading, was one of the subjects of discussion at Fiata in Sydney.
  • ASG Sea & Air takes over ASG (HK).
Aviation
  • Emirates will cooperate with Thai Airways and introduces more destinations and higher frequencies.
  • Continental Airlines is planning to form a new alliance, which will probably be called Wings, with four other carriers, NWA, KLM, Alitalia and Air France.
  • AMR Corp, parent of AA, will focus on core activities in future.
  • NCA was successful in fiscal 1997/98 despite adverse circumstances.
  • Tiaca warns of the Millenium Bug, and Iata and Icao set up programs to cope with the problem.
  • Finnair wants to join oneworld.
  • Plans are underway for the privatisation of Air India.
  • Varig orders 39 Boeing aircraft.
  • Air Malta joins Traxon Europe.
  • TNT offers Price-Checker service.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • ELF '98: survival by concentration and privatisation. The European Logistics Forum in Genoa focused on the opportunities and risks of increasing liberalisation of transport.
Maritime
  • SCL and Delmas will operate separately in West African trade.
  • "K" Line, Yangming and Cosco change their trans-Pacific schedule.
  • Evergreen announces new schedule with a call at Yantian in China.
  • The 6690-TEU "P&O Nedlloyd Rotterdam" is christened.
  • Ignazio Messina calls at Marina di Carrara and Kuwait.
  • Canmar and Contship combine their agency companies.
  • IICL reports developments in its leased chassis fleet.
  • The Tripartite Group met in Kobe.
  • The Ocean Shipping Reform Act has been approved by the US Congress and now only needs President Clinton's signature.
  • Calendar of events: Container Asia 98 in Kuala Lumpur; 11th Shipping Finance Conference in London.
Ports and Terminals
  • Buenos Aires prepares to invest USD 40 million to meet future demand.
  • Yantian phase II is now operational.
  • New publications: Port Risk Management and Insurance Guidebook; The Guide on CD.
  • Ensanada receives two new cranes.
  • Westport, Port Klang, posts record.
Forwarding
  • Bolero, the new electronic bill of lading, was one of the subjects of discussion at Fiata in Sydney.
  • ASG Sea & Air takes over ASG (HK).
Aviation
  • Emirates will cooperate with Thai Airways and introduces more destinations and higher frequencies.
  • Continental Airlines is planning to form a new alliance, which will probably be called Wings, with four other carriers, NWA, KLM, Alitalia and Air France.
  • AMR Corp, parent of AA, will focus on core activities in future.
  • NCA was successful in fiscal 1997/98 despite adverse circumstances.
  • Tiaca warns of the Millenium Bug, and Iata and Icao set up programs to cope with the problem.
  • Finnair wants to join oneworld.
  • Plans are underway for the privatisation of Air India.
  • Varig orders 39 Boeing aircraft.
  • Air Malta joins Traxon Europe.
  • TNT offers Price-Checker service.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • ELF '98: survival by concentration and privatisation. The European Logistics Forum in Genoa focused on the opportunities and risks of increasing liberalisation of transport.
Maritime
  • SCL and Delmas will operate separately in West African trade.
  • "K" Line, Yangming and Cosco change their trans-Pacific schedule.
  • Evergreen announces new schedule with a call at Yantian in China.
  • The 6690-TEU "P&O Nedlloyd Rotterdam" is christened.
  • Ignazio Messina calls at Marina di Carrara and Kuwait.
  • Canmar and Contship combine their agency companies.
  • IICL reports developments in its leased chassis fleet.
  • The Tripartite Group met in Kobe.
  • The Ocean Shipping Reform Act has been approved by the US Congress and now only needs President Clinton's signature.
  • Calendar of events: Container Asia 98 in Kuala Lumpur; 11th Shipping Finance Conference in London.
Ports and Terminals
  • Buenos Aires prepares to invest USD 40 million to meet future demand.
  • Yantian phase II is now operational.
  • New publications: Port Risk Management and Insurance Guidebook; The Guide on CD.
  • Ensanada receives two new cranes.
  • Westport, Port Klang, posts record.
Forwarding
  • Bolero, the new electronic bill of lading, was one of the subjects of discussion at Fiata in Sydney.
  • ASG Sea & Air takes over ASG (HK).
Aviation
  • Emirates will cooperate with Thai Airways and introduces more destinations and higher frequencies.
  • Continental Airlines is planning to form a new alliance, which will probably be called Wings, with four other carriers, NWA, KLM, Alitalia and Air France.
  • AMR Corp, parent of AA, will focus on core activities in future.
  • NCA was successful in fiscal 1997/98 despite adverse circumstances.
  • Tiaca warns of the Millenium Bug, and Iata and Icao set up programs to cope with the problem.
  • Finnair wants to join oneworld.
  • Plans are underway for the privatisation of Air India.
  • Varig orders 39 Boeing aircraft.
  • Air Malta joins Traxon Europe.
  • TNT offers Price-Checker service.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • ELF '98: survival by concentration and privatisation. The European Logistics Forum in Genoa focused on the opportunities and risks of increasing liberalisation of transport.
Maritime
  • SCL and Delmas will operate separately in West African trade.
  • "K" Line, Yangming and Cosco change their trans-Pacific schedule.
  • Evergreen announces new schedule with a call at Yantian in China.
  • The 6690-TEU "P&O Nedlloyd Rotterdam" is christened.
  • Ignazio Messina calls at Marina di Carrara and Kuwait.
  • Canmar and Contship combine their agency companies.
  • IICL reports developments in its leased chassis fleet.
  • The Tripartite Group met in Kobe.
  • The Ocean Shipping Reform Act has been approved by the US Congress and now only needs President Clinton's signature.
  • Calendar of events: Container Asia 98 in Kuala Lumpur; 11th Shipping Finance Conference in London.
Ports and Terminals
  • Buenos Aires prepares to invest USD 40 million to meet future demand.
  • Yantian phase II is now operational.
  • New publications: Port Risk Management and Insurance Guidebook; The Guide on CD.
  • Ensanada receives two new cranes.
  • Westport, Port Klang, posts record.
Forwarding
  • Bolero, the new electronic bill of lading, was one of the subjects of discussion at Fiata in Sydney.
  • ASG Sea & Air takes over ASG (HK).
Aviation
  • Emirates will cooperate with Thai Airways and introduces more destinations and higher frequencies.
  • Continental Airlines is planning to form a new alliance, which will probably be called Wings, with four other carriers, NWA, KLM, Alitalia and Air France.
  • AMR Corp, parent of AA, will focus on core activities in future.
  • NCA was successful in fiscal 1997/98 despite adverse circumstances.
  • Tiaca warns of the Millenium Bug, and Iata and Icao set up programs to cope with the problem.
  • Finnair wants to join oneworld.
  • Plans are underway for the privatisation of Air India.
  • Varig orders 39 Boeing aircraft.
  • Air Malta joins Traxon Europe.
  • TNT offers Price-Checker service.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo
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