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BRIEFS

November 10, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Call for int'l standard to test ships for Y2000 bug
No current measures to decide which ships are millennium resistant: Rotterdam port official
Shipmanager denies China's smuggling claim
Yantian port aims to be China's 2nd busiest
More autonomy for Cosco

Air and Land Transport

Lufthansa expanding in Asia despite crisis
It has mainly intercontinental routes and fewer intra-Asian operations
America West, EVA to start code-sharing
Dassault in talks with French govt on revamp
VW may build Beetle in Europe

Features

Winning with safety, quality
Ship manager V Ships finds its goals of safety and quality can create a dynamic profitable environment

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Call for int'l standard to test ships for Y2000 bug
No current measures to decide which ships are millennium resistant: Rotterdam port official
Shipmanager denies China's smuggling claim
Yantian port aims to be China's 2nd busiest
More autonomy for Cosco

Air and Land Transport

Lufthansa expanding in Asia despite crisis
It has mainly intercontinental routes and fewer intra-Asian operations
America West, EVA to start code-sharing
Dassault in talks with French govt on revamp
VW may build Beetle in Europe

Features

Winning with safety, quality
Ship manager V Ships finds its goals of safety and quality can create a dynamic profitable environment

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Call for int'l standard to test ships for Y2000 bug
No current measures to decide which ships are millennium resistant: Rotterdam port official
Shipmanager denies China's smuggling claim
Yantian port aims to be China's 2nd busiest
More autonomy for Cosco

Air and Land Transport

Lufthansa expanding in Asia despite crisis
It has mainly intercontinental routes and fewer intra-Asian operations
America West, EVA to start code-sharing
Dassault in talks with French govt on revamp
VW may build Beetle in Europe

Features

Winning with safety, quality
Ship manager V Ships finds its goals of safety and quality can create a dynamic profitable environment

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Panama Canal results unaffected by El Nino Tacoma readies for crane arrival Four saved in Zim rescue effort CMA CGM Group upgrades service to Indonesia New Orleans terminal construction faces obstacles Qantas enhances US-Australia freighter services Delta and Aeromexico introduce 4th code-share flight UPS ranked world's most admired British Airways signs agreement with Nigeria Airways

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NOVEMBER 9, 1998
Court ruling against CMA-CGM merger Excellent results NYK and Mitsui OSK Cathay Pacific to acquire PAL P&O Nedlloyd office in China Dutch cabinet's unswerving support for Betuwelijn KLM/Northwest freight alliance not before 1999

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Livingston seen as a businessman with a temper
Wary US investors fear Venezuela turning left following election
Shippers see a snub in Slater's conference
Clinton could regain sanction power as disarrayed Republicans try to regroup
Commerce Secretary Daley unsure if Democratic gains will help fast track
USDA official says Brazil's end to health ban against US wheat is encouraging
Union Pacific looking at hiring 60,000 new workers over next 12 years
US-EU banana stand-off could trigger trade war
Customs adds another 63 names to its Hong Kong illegal transshipment list
Colombian government willing to meet with truckers to avert strike
BAX gets Asian logistics contract from Motorola

Transportation

Fepasa privatization faces another delay
US, EU seek harmony in transport rules
Montana rail project seeks STB extension
STB derails trackage rights expansion
Canadian National opens distribution center for steel
Gains in all sectors push JOC index

Maritime

West Coast operators find a niche
Keppel slashing staff and costs to remain afloat
Mitch delivers latest blow to Mississippi ports
Cosco cuts ties to Chinese ministry
Samsung reports $355 million order for container ships

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Livingston seen as a businessman with a temper
Wary US investors fear Venezuela turning left following election
Shippers see a snub in Slater's conference
Clinton could regain sanction power as disarrayed Republicans try to regroup
Commerce Secretary Daley unsure if Democratic gains will help fast track
USDA official says Brazil's end to health ban against US wheat is encouraging
Union Pacific looking at hiring 60,000 new workers over next 12 years
US-EU banana stand-off could trigger trade war
Customs adds another 63 names to its Hong Kong illegal transshipment list
Colombian government willing to meet with truckers to avert strike
BAX gets Asian logistics contract from Motorola

Transportation

Fepasa privatization faces another delay
US, EU seek harmony in transport rules
Montana rail project seeks STB extension
STB derails trackage rights expansion
Canadian National opens distribution center for steel
Gains in all sectors push JOC index

Maritime

West Coast operators find a niche
Keppel slashing staff and costs to remain afloat
Mitch delivers latest blow to Mississippi ports
Cosco cuts ties to Chinese ministry
Samsung reports $355 million order for container ships

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Livingston seen as a businessman with a temper
Wary US investors fear Venezuela turning left following election
Shippers see a snub in Slater's conference
Clinton could regain sanction power as disarrayed Republicans try to regroup
Commerce Secretary Daley unsure if Democratic gains will help fast track
USDA official says Brazil's end to health ban against US wheat is encouraging
Union Pacific looking at hiring 60,000 new workers over next 12 years
US-EU banana stand-off could trigger trade war
Customs adds another 63 names to its Hong Kong illegal transshipment list
Colombian government willing to meet with truckers to avert strike
BAX gets Asian logistics contract from Motorola

Transportation

Fepasa privatization faces another delay
US, EU seek harmony in transport rules
Montana rail project seeks STB extension
STB derails trackage rights expansion
Canadian National opens distribution center for steel
Gains in all sectors push JOC index

Maritime

West Coast operators find a niche
Keppel slashing staff and costs to remain afloat
Mitch delivers latest blow to Mississippi ports
Cosco cuts ties to Chinese ministry
Samsung reports $355 million order for container ships

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US Agrees to Aid 3.1 Million Tons of Food to Russia Hanjin Inaugurates 7th 5,300-TEU Vessel APL Celebrates 150th Anniversary Fukuyama Port Celebrates First Thai Ship

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Co-ordinating export incentives Satisfied with operational systems Maersk enters ICD-Dashrath Working of Customs during 3-day strike New areas for trade ties with Malaysia listed Easing sanctions means access to US credit: CII Phase out subsidy on phone calls: IMC Govt. clears ICD-Bhadohi Forex reserves shoot up by $ 35m. Infrastructure companies can lend on easier terms Garment exporters seek govt. help FIPB clears Essar Shipping's FDI plans Exit sanctions, enter infrastructure 8 mega power projects allowed duty-free import of capital goods Infrastructure industry growth falls CD-ROM of overseas importers

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Ring speaks out against liquidation order Status Maritime to launch Europe service in January Mauritius freighter competes with sea on fruit exports Narrowing margins force Outspan Unifruco merger Durban's new cranes arrive Ecu Line set to open in China Local freight package to launch in US and UK State could share Transnet's pension debt to speed privatisation Port access to be upgraded SA - Uganda rail service gets moving Meat importer gets 25 years for customs fraud SARS delays border post clampdown Airship wants a slice of freight transport pie Vehicle database aims to put a stop to crime Export activity in PE intensifies as local companies score major orders PE approaches import/export balance thanks to car makers Mauritius Freeport as the hub of the southern Indian Ocean?. 'Cost-related port pricing needs public/private sector co-operation' Freeport turnover leaps 1000% in three years Freeport will foster symbiotic relationship Port authorities have upgraded to enhance transhipment status Cost-shaving is the name of the game as exporters battle tough market conditions Crop of new publications explores the industry For the record Durban car terminal opens officially with 56 000 units expected in the first year Industry doyen retires Mozambique looks at joint ventures to neutralise SA competition Stakeholders find solutions to overborder delays Business and government promote alliances on Zimbabwe route Make an offer and cruise to the US Apron Services wins ACSA handling licence Listing puts a smile on everyone's face

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Ateliers told to repay $328m aid Struggling French shipyard Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre suffered a major blow yesterday when it was revealed that the European Commission had ruled that French government aid totalling FFr1.8bn ($328m) was illegal and should be repaid. South Korea 'dumping' leads to layoffs at Aker Norwegian-controlled Aker Finnyards is to lay off an unspecified number of its 1,150-strong workforce, writes Rajesh Joshi, Oslo Correspondent. General Dynamics gets Nassco takeover boost THE proposed acquisition of National Steel and Shipbuilding parent Nassco Holdings by giant US defence contractor General Dynamics is a step closer to completion thanks to just-granted US Defence Department (DoD) approval of the $415m deal. K-Line hit by operating costs CAR carrier services and the tanker trades helped underpin half year results of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, which reported a drop in pre-tax income for the period as vessel operating costs increased. Empty boxships threat to small bulker sector THE empty stomachs of today's containership fleet means that the world's smaller bulkers are facing a struggle - where only the fittest will survive. HDW in pact with Chinese shipyards CHINA State Shipbuilding Corp and German shipyard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) in Kiel have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-operate on newbuilding projects. Daedong awaits Tsakos go-ahead SOUTH Korea's Daedong Shipbuilding says it will discover tomorrow whether Greek shipowner Nikolaos Tsakos intends to proceed with his much-delayed plans to order coated panamax tankers at the bankrupt shipyard. Panama renews objections to US bases IN an address coinciding with Panama's independence celebrations this week, president Ernesto Perez Balladares, again rejected the proposal of a conservative group of US congressmen to maintain US military bases at the Panama Canal after the year 2000.

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NOVEMBER 9, 1998
Changes rumoured at Polish Baltic CHANGES to the management team at state owned Polish Baltic Shipping Co (PZB) are considered likely at today's executive board meeting. India-Pak conference imposes currency curbs FOLLOWING increasing difficulties in repatriating freight remittances overseas, IPBCC lines have restricted payments in Pakistan currency. Dunkirk-Ramsgate venture to be launched FRENCH ship operator Delom is to launch a roro service between Dunkirk and Ramsgate on November 16. Pallas salvage bid called off ALL salvage operations involving the general cargoship Pallas were ended on November 6 when the vessel broke its back. CMA-CGM merger is blocked FRENCH liner shipping group CMA-CGM has been hit by a decision by the Nanterre (Paris) Tribunal of Commerce to suspend the merger of the two companies. P&O Ports ups Cagliari stake P&O PORTS has increased its stake in Porto Industriale di Cagliari, the company holding the concession to operate the Cagliari container terminal in southern Sardinia. Fincantieri pleads for EU support FINCANTIERI md Saverio Di Macco has pleaded with the EU to support European shipyards in combating the dumping policy of Asian countries. Dutch plan to aid ailing yard THE Dutch government is ready to make Df 60m ($32m) available for Vlissingen's troubled De Schelde shipyard. Offshore vessels head for Caspian THREE of the five offshore vessels ordered by Wagenborg Shipping of Delfzijl have departed to the Caspian Sea for use by the Offshore Kazakhstan International Operating Company. Tianjin ousts Shanghai TIANJIN has replaced Shanghai as the most favoured Chinese port for South Korean services over the first seven months of the year. LA awards Yang Ming rail contract A CONTRACT has been awarded to build an intermodal rail facility for Yang Ming Line at the Port of Los Angeles. Docenave plans four bulkers DOCENAVE, the Brazilian operator, has delivered a letter of intent to the merchant marine shipping institution, BNDES, regarding orders for four bulk carriers. First PacifiCat exceeds expectations CANADA'S Catamaran Ferries International, which is building three fast vehicle-carrying catamarans for the Vancouver Island trade, has exceeded expectations during sea trials. Chennai surcharge 'not withdrawn' CHENNAI feeder operators have refuted the Port Trust's claim that they have agreed to withdraw the congestion surcharge on containers. EU to probe German yard EU COMPETITION commissioner Karel Van Miert is starting an investigation into whether Kv'rner Warnow-Werft has exceeded its EU newbuilding capacity. Patrick back in court PATRICK, the troubled Australian stevedore, is in court again facing a class action from sacked non-union labour. Aker Finnyards to cut workforce AKER Finnyards, the Rauma-based shipyard, has started talks with representatives of its 1,150 strong workforce about layoffs or job losses. Finland/Norway plan to cut shipbuilding aid BOTH Finland and Norway are planning to cut state aid to the shipbuilding industry.

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Les opérateurs citerniers belges veulent établir un nouveau rapport commercial avec les affréteurs La nouvelle situation qui résultera de la libéralisation anticipée du marché belge de la navigation intérieure en date du 1ier décembre prochain, suscite l'inquiétude dans les milieux des opérateurs citerniers belges. Les rapports déjà délicats entre affréteurs et transporteurs menacent de se compliquer davantage. Les contrats à terme entre les transporteurs et affréteurs individuels constituent la principale préoccupation. De nombreux transporteurs souhaitent une révision de leur contrat, mais les affréteurs ne semblent pas enclins à les suivre dans cette voie, dit-on du côté des transporteurs. Cathay Pacific s'attaque à la crise avec un programme d'action différencié La crise asiatique a également affecté les compagnies aériennes de la région. Pour la première fois en trente-cinq ans, la compagnie Cathay Pacific de Hong-Kong a enregistré des chiffres rouges au cours du premier semestre. Elle ne baisse pourtant pas les bras et a lancé un programme d'action différencié pour redresser la situation, a pu apprendre la presse européenne au quartier-général de Cathay au nouvel aéroport de Chek Lap Kok. CMA et CGM sous la surveillance d'un "observateur indépendant" L'ordonnance prise par le Tribunal de Commerce de Nanterre, dans la banlieue parisienne (voir LL du 6/11) et suspendant le processus de fusion entre la Compagnie Maritime d'Affrètement (CMA, Marseille) et la Compagnie Générale Maritime (CGM, Paris) crée une situation nouvelle, même si la décision du tribunal ne concerne pas le fond. Autrement dit, ce n'est pas le principe même de la fusion qui est en cause. Mais, suite à sa décision de suspendre le processus de fusion entre la CMA et la CGM, le tribunal a nommé un administrateur judiciaire en qualité d'observateur. P&O Ports prend une participation dans le terminal de Cagliari P&O Ports, la filiale portuaire australienne du groupe P&O, a annoncé qu'elle va prendre une participation de 32% dans le nouveau terminal à containers de Calgiari, en Sardaigne. "Nous estimons que Cagliari peut s'ériger comme le hub et centre de transhipment par excellence dans la partie centrale de la Méditerranée", a déclaré Richard Setchell, le président de P&O Ports. "La gestion et le savoir-faire de P&O combinés à l'expérience locale et les connaissances des actionnaires restants sont les garants de l'éfficacité et de la compétitivité du terminal", a-t-il ajouté.

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"Third force" for airports to reckon with Door-to-door express freight company Federal Express wants to see the Airports Council International assume a standard-setting role for the special needs express freight operators. Its credentials for advising airport leaders are size of business and fleet. It employs 143,000 people on the processing of some three million packages a night and has 615 aircraft, placing it in the world's top five of aircraft owners, including the major airlines. Hong Kong troubles slashed loads The cargo chaos which ruined the opening of Hong Kong's new airport in July severely affected air freight movements between Australia and Hong Kong, with new figures showing that the amount of freight carried on the route plummeted by up to 50 per cent. According to the latest aviation report from the commonwealth Department of Transport, the total amount of air freight carried in July between Hong Kong and Australia decreased by 41.2 per cent over the same period in 1997. Inbound air freight was hampered the most, with a 48.5 per cent drop in traffic, while outbound freight traffic suffered a 35.3 per cent decline. The figures show that 3975.8 tonnes of freight was carried between the two destinations in July compared to 6761.2 tonnes in July last year. Trailerail delays start-up National Rail's successful bi-modal refrigerated operation Trailerail will now begin its inaugural Sydney to Perth train service in the latter half of January because of delays to the manufacture of new trailers. Trailerail general manager Graeme Jaensch told DCN yesterday the long-awaited weekly service, originally planned to start this month, had been delayed until next year because the trailers for the new service had not yet been completed. "We've had a few problems with our trailer manufacturers and consequently we won't be starting until January," Mr Jaensch said. "We won't have enough (trailers) to run an economic train until January." Teekay, AMOU agree EBA Teekay Shipping (Australia) and the Australian Maritime Officers Union have reached agreement on a three-year extension of their enterprise agreement. The document, which will take the parties until July, 2001, was yesterday ratified by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. Teekay Shipping (Australia) managing director Paul Bendy told DCN yesterday the agreement included wage rises, offset by a number of productivity improvements which the deck officers were prepared to make. Mr Bendy did not wish to disclose the level of wage rises involved, noting that it did not give a true picture, particularly as the officers had agreed to a number of productivity issues.

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NOVEMBER 9, 1998
Sanko Eternal Sold The 96,117 dwt tanker Sanko Eternal was reportedly sold for $21 million with 5 years time charter back at $17,000 to clients of Greek shipping company Tomasos. Swedish Orient Line To Flag Out Two Ships Swedish Orient Line AB reportedly will flag out two of its four RoRo vessels to achieve cost savings of 5-6 million Swedish crowns per year. The full impact of the savings was not expected to be felt until July 1, 1999. IEA Offers Warning On Oil Demand Prospects for a recovery next year in petroleum consumption have diminished, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said, citing the continuing world financial crisis, particularly in the Far East. "Oil demand in 1998 and 1999 has been revised downwards to reflect the latest reported oil demand and economic information, which have both been lower than expected." Maritrans To Use Tanker Acquisition During 4Q Maritrans Inc. reportedly intends to start using its latest tanker acquisition in the Gulf of Mexico during the fourth quarter. This vessel will begin transporting refined products in the Gulf of Mexico. The double-hulled tanker was acquired in August when it entered a shipyard for maintenance and modifications. Hyundai Heavy Wins $960M In Orders Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. reportedly won orders worth $960 million from three foreign companies to build 13 vessels. Hyundai Heavy said it had won one order worth $650 million from Stena of Sweden to build eight 316,000-ton VLCCs. Hyundai Heavy also reportedly won an order worth $160 million from Iranian state-run shipping company Islamic Republic Iran Shipping Lines to build four 3,300-TEU containerships, and an order from a French consortium of Buoygues Offshore and McDermott-ETPM worth $150 million to build one FPSO ship. Pentagon Backs General Dynamics Purchase The Defense Department reportedly has notified the Justice Department Antitrust Division that it had no objection to General Dynamics Corp.'s proposed purchase of National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. of San Diego.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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