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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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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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
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
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
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.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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
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
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