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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

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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