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June 11, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK revamps maritime board to boost industry
    New board will widen role to include promotion of shipping related activities
  • TT Club eyes expansion in South-east Asia
  • HK cuts throughput growth forecast for 1998
  • MISC adds 2 new ships
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing to reduce output of 747 due to Asia's economic crisis
    Total production to rise to record 51 planes a month in first quarter of 1999
  • Strike over, PAL says as it prepares to hire new pilots
  • Lufthansa sets up call centre in Melbourne
  • FedEx resumes Jakarta service
  • Garuda staff call for management changes
  • BA's low cost airline to fly to Lisbon
Features
  • Reefers are hot property
    Improved cooling technology has turned maritime reefer container transportinto a booming business
Columns
  • Rotterdam exec ponders impact of mega ships on port infrastructure

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK revamps maritime board to boost industry
    New board will widen role to include promotion of shipping related activities
  • TT Club eyes expansion in South-east Asia
  • HK cuts throughput growth forecast for 1998
  • MISC adds 2 new ships
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing to reduce output of 747 due to Asia's economic crisis
    Total production to rise to record 51 planes a month in first quarter of 1999
  • Strike over, PAL says as it prepares to hire new pilots
  • Lufthansa sets up call centre in Melbourne
  • FedEx resumes Jakarta service
  • Garuda staff call for management changes
  • BA's low cost airline to fly to Lisbon
Features
  • Reefers are hot property
    Improved cooling technology has turned maritime reefer container transportinto a booming business
Columns
  • Rotterdam exec ponders impact of mega ships on port infrastructure

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK revamps maritime board to boost industry
    New board will widen role to include promotion of shipping related activities
  • TT Club eyes expansion in South-east Asia
  • HK cuts throughput growth forecast for 1998
  • MISC adds 2 new ships
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing to reduce output of 747 due to Asia's economic crisis
    Total production to rise to record 51 planes a month in first quarter of 1999
  • Strike over, PAL says as it prepares to hire new pilots
  • Lufthansa sets up call centre in Melbourne
  • FedEx resumes Jakarta service
  • Garuda staff call for management changes
  • BA's low cost airline to fly to Lisbon
Features
  • Reefers are hot property
    Improved cooling technology has turned maritime reefer container transportinto a booming business
Columns
  • Rotterdam exec ponders impact of mega ships on port infrastructure

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK revamps maritime board to boost industry
    New board will widen role to include promotion of shipping related activities
  • TT Club eyes expansion in South-east Asia
  • HK cuts throughput growth forecast for 1998
  • MISC adds 2 new ships
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing to reduce output of 747 due to Asia's economic crisis
    Total production to rise to record 51 planes a month in first quarter of 1999
  • Strike over, PAL says as it prepares to hire new pilots
  • Lufthansa sets up call centre in Melbourne
  • FedEx resumes Jakarta service
  • Garuda staff call for management changes
  • BA's low cost airline to fly to Lisbon
Features
  • Reefers are hot property
    Improved cooling technology has turned maritime reefer container transportinto a booming business
Columns
  • Rotterdam exec ponders impact of mega ships on port infrastructure

Sched Netweb site
  • Pusan entices vessels
  • German company moves into Asian market
  • Shipping inspection easier
  • Columbus upgrades South Pacific service
  • Chennai improvements on track
  • ICTSI scores second south American contract
  • German line orders newbuildings
  • System revolutionises operations in Manila
  • Luxembourg and Hong Kong sign air cargo accord
  • Asiana Airlines offers new route to China
  • TNT predicts steady growth
  • Air Canada gains $34.4 m on Galileo Canada sale

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 10, 1998
  • Air France pilots' strike ends
  • Advanced site of Nedlloyd distribution company
  • American shippers don't accept higher rates
  • Agreement on NS wages
  • Secret tank for cheap fuel discovered
  • Investment American Port Services in Belgium

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Bumped from the air cargo battle
  • EU to meet on farm subsidies
  • Seattle-Tacoma seeking FAST Corridor for freight
  • Lykes in the black: Line sees first profit in 8 years
  • Carrier to expand service in Mexico and the US Gulf
  • Federal Highway Administration okays Werner Trucking's paperless driver log system
  • CN signs deal to sell its Montreal-Ottawa line to VIA Rail
  • Viking expands service to include El Paso
  • Boots & Coots signs Pennzoil oil field in Venezuela to its insurance program
  • US, Canada, to huddle on lumber dispute
  • Fast-ferry breaks trans-Atlantic speed record
  • US, South Korea sign open skies aviation pact; Korean Air to buy Boeing craft
  • Clinton calls China satellite deal routine
  • Hong Kong sets up new board to help shipping, create jobs
Transportation
  • Track-related delays continue to dog UP at the heart of its system
  • Thunder Bay Terminals aims to handle US coal
  • Kay-Bee Toys taps Fritz for logistics
  • Congress halts Shuster probe at Justice's request
  • Van Miert: Lufthansa-United ruling coming by month's end
  • Hungry for cash, Thailand hangs for-sale sign on national airline
  • Stop the bells, halt the whistles -- XML is ready to crack the Net
Maritime
  • Congress to boost anti-drug effort
  • Anera lines book more cargo despite standing firm on $300 rate increase
  • Keppel Fels agrees to build jack-up rig for Schlumberger
  • Compliance sought before code deadline
  • Brazil port sale date set
  • Cunard plans 'grandest liner' ever built
  • Chittagong vows to ease congestion amid threat of surcharge
  • Sea Trials with Sean T. Connaughton

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Bumped from the air cargo battle
  • EU to meet on farm subsidies
  • Seattle-Tacoma seeking FAST Corridor for freight
  • Lykes in the black: Line sees first profit in 8 years
  • Carrier to expand service in Mexico and the US Gulf
  • Federal Highway Administration okays Werner Trucking's paperless driver log system
  • CN signs deal to sell its Montreal-Ottawa line to VIA Rail
  • Viking expands service to include El Paso
  • Boots & Coots signs Pennzoil oil field in Venezuela to its insurance program
  • US, Canada, to huddle on lumber dispute
  • Fast-ferry breaks trans-Atlantic speed record
  • US, South Korea sign open skies aviation pact; Korean Air to buy Boeing craft
  • Clinton calls China satellite deal routine
  • Hong Kong sets up new board to help shipping, create jobs
Transportation
  • Track-related delays continue to dog UP at the heart of its system
  • Thunder Bay Terminals aims to handle US coal
  • Kay-Bee Toys taps Fritz for logistics
  • Congress halts Shuster probe at Justice's request
  • Van Miert: Lufthansa-United ruling coming by month's end
  • Hungry for cash, Thailand hangs for-sale sign on national airline
  • Stop the bells, halt the whistles -- XML is ready to crack the Net
Maritime
  • Congress to boost anti-drug effort
  • Anera lines book more cargo despite standing firm on $300 rate increase
  • Keppel Fels agrees to build jack-up rig for Schlumberger
  • Compliance sought before code deadline
  • Brazil port sale date set
  • Cunard plans 'grandest liner' ever built
  • Chittagong vows to ease congestion amid threat of surcharge
  • Sea Trials with Sean T. Connaughton

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Bumped from the air cargo battle
  • EU to meet on farm subsidies
  • Seattle-Tacoma seeking FAST Corridor for freight
  • Lykes in the black: Line sees first profit in 8 years
  • Carrier to expand service in Mexico and the US Gulf
  • Federal Highway Administration okays Werner Trucking's paperless driver log system
  • CN signs deal to sell its Montreal-Ottawa line to VIA Rail
  • Viking expands service to include El Paso
  • Boots & Coots signs Pennzoil oil field in Venezuela to its insurance program
  • US, Canada, to huddle on lumber dispute
  • Fast-ferry breaks trans-Atlantic speed record
  • US, South Korea sign open skies aviation pact; Korean Air to buy Boeing craft
  • Clinton calls China satellite deal routine
  • Hong Kong sets up new board to help shipping, create jobs
Transportation
  • Track-related delays continue to dog UP at the heart of its system
  • Thunder Bay Terminals aims to handle US coal
  • Kay-Bee Toys taps Fritz for logistics
  • Congress halts Shuster probe at Justice's request
  • Van Miert: Lufthansa-United ruling coming by month's end
  • Hungry for cash, Thailand hangs for-sale sign on national airline
  • Stop the bells, halt the whistles -- XML is ready to crack the Net
Maritime
  • Congress to boost anti-drug effort
  • Anera lines book more cargo despite standing firm on $300 rate increase
  • Keppel Fels agrees to build jack-up rig for Schlumberger
  • Compliance sought before code deadline
  • Brazil port sale date set
  • Cunard plans 'grandest liner' ever built
  • Chittagong vows to ease congestion amid threat of surcharge
  • Sea Trials with Sean T. Connaughton

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Korea Conference to Raise Tariff Rates by 15%
  • APL to Cover Indonesia by Feeder
  • Hitachi Transport Expands Revenue from Non-Group Customers
  • Panalpina Profit More Than Doubles
  • Hong Kong's River Trade Terminal Ready Soon
  • ÒKÓ Line Air Net Profit Soars 76%

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Seattle commissioners Ok World Trade Center Leases
  • AEI buys 'drawback' firm
  • President signs $198 billion record transportation bill
  • Boeing will increase airplane production to 51 each month

urgente online pressweb site
  • III Congreso de Ingenier'a del Transporte
  • Delegación de Frans Maas en Burgos
  • Fomento regula el control metrológico del Estado
  • Boeing extiende la distribución de recambios con UPS
  • Segundo vuelo de US Airways a París

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 10, 1998
  • Govt, Suzuki Motors shake hands again
  • TN takes to major roads upgradation
  • Joining global digital economy'
  • Little hope of reversing auto gear'
  • US to open trade office in Hyderabad
  • BSES bags major Dubai deal
  • Blue Dart upgrades national connectivity network
  • Microtech wins IBM Award
  • ATL sets up COM training centres
  • Evergreen realigns its transpacific services
  • Nod for 100 pc foreign IPPs
  • City to host brand identity meet
  • TT Club sets industry standard

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Minoan to order two new vessels
    MINOAN Lines of Crete is poised to make what will be the largest investment to date in Greece's domestic ferry trades by ordering a pair of new vessels for its core Piraeus-Heraklion service.
  • Croatian yards face merger
    FIVE of Croatia's main shipbuilders may be merged and put under a new holding company after running up losses said to total $1bn.
  • Philippine rail link hit by cash crisis
    AN ambitious US$2.5bn railway project which would have linked Manila to the Clark International Airport in Central Luzon and Subic Bay in Zambales has been shelved due to lack of funds and delays in the construction of the Clark airport.
  • Metra feels impact of Wartsila slide
    A WEAK performance at diesel engine builder Wartsila NSD dragged down four month results at Finland's Metra.
  • Vadinar clash gathers pace
    A TWO decade long clash between the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) and the Kandla Port Trust (KPT) over the use of Vadinar port is fast reaching flashpoint with the change in political equations at the centre, following the last general elections.
  • The Royal Viking Sun
    CUNARD Line's 37,845 gt Royal Viking Sun (pictured) has become the largest cruiseship to visit Associated British Ports' Millbay Docks in Plymouth. The 1988-built vessel, carrying around 600 passengers, called at the port's number two berth before sailing for Dublin as part of a round Britain cruise.
  • Norway's oil fields face growing chaos
    NORWEGIAN offshore op-erations in the North Sea stand to be severely hit if an aviation strike widens tomorrow.
  • PGS wins Kyle field contract
    PETROLEUM Geo-Services has won a production contract on the Kyle field in the UK sector of the North Sea from the Kyle group, comprising Premier Oil, Candecca Resources, Bow Valley Petroleum and Croft Oil & Gas, writes Rajesh Joshi, Oslo Correspondent.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 10, 1998
  • Spain completes first yard privatisation
    SPAIN has formally agreed the sale of Barreras, the Vigo-based shipbuilder, marking the state's first privatisation of a publicly owned shipyard.
  • St Lawrence locks set to go private
    CANADIAN locks on the St Lawrence Seaway could come under private sector operation as early as July 1.
  • Belgian terminal links overseas interests
    WORLD Port Services, a joint venture between ABP-owned American Port Services, Cobelfret and Hessenatie has started construction of a $10m terminal at Zeebrugge.
  • Diesel spill leads to 14 km slick
    A BROKEN hose led to a spill of 7,000 barrels of diesel fuel on June 8 off the coast of eastern Venezuela causing a 14 km slick, according to authorities from Petroleos de Venezuela.
  • Hong Kong boosts port development efforts
    HONG Kong's government has extended the Port Development Board's role to include the promotion of Hong Kong as an international shipping centre.
  • Genoa sells majority stake in oil terminal
    GENOA Port Authority has sold 51 per cent of the shares in Multedo oil terminal Porto Petroli to private interests.
  • Magsaysay, Houlder form insurance venture
    MAGSAYSAY Maritime has formed a joint venture with Houlder Insurance Brokers to provide a wide range of insurance services specialising in shipping related industries.
  • Non-union ports operating soon, says P&CS
    AUSTRALIA'S newest stevedoring company says it believes a second tier of non-union operated ports will soon be competing with Maritime Union docks.
  • Australian dollar slumps again
    THE Australian dollar has nose-dived for the third consecutive day against the US dollar, as offshore investors factor Australia into the Asian crisis.
  • RCCL reveals Eagle's name
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises, the US-Norwegian cruise company, has chosen the name Voyager of the Seas for the first of its three 136,000 gt Eagle class cruiseships.
  • Sea Containers launches crisis course
    A PROGRAMME of two day courses in crisis management for crews of Sea Containers ships operating on Irish sea routes is now in place.
  • Contship explains appeal against MITH
    CONTSHIP Europe has given the reasons for an appeal by its subsidiary Medcentre against the Cagliari concession to MITH.
  • Trans-Pacific carriers lift rates again
    TWELVE MAJOR shipping lines operating in the trade lane from Asia to Canada are to introduce a second rate hike this year.
  • Thai fleet privatisation hits snag
    IMMINENT privatisation of Thai Maritime Navigation (TMN) has been delayed following disagreement among participants.
  • Bug awareness low, says Thomas Miller
    INDUSTRY awareness of potential Year 2000 Millenium Bug complications is below average in the maritime industry, says Mark Holford, director of Thomas Miller Risk Management.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
JUNE 10, 1998
  • Jan Simons: "La route mosane est insérable dans le Rhin d'Acier"
    Jan Simons, professeur retraité de technologie du transport et membre du CDA est pessimiste: "Le dossier du Rhin d'Acier ne progresse ni du côté belge ni du côté néerlandais. Pourtant, la liaison entre Anvers et l'Allemagne est indispensable, tout comme des compromis tant des Pays-Bas que de la Belgique. Il y a en outre un trajet dont on ne parle plus jamais: la route mosane, qui est pourtant une bonne alternative.
  • Pas de fusion - pour l'instant? - entre ABX et Taxipost
    Etienne Schouppe, administrateur-délégué de la SNCB, et André Bastien, son homologue à La Poste, ne sont pas arrivés à un accord sur une éventuelle fusion d'ABX et de Taxipost. Ils se sont rencontrés lundi soir, mais il est ressorti des pourparlers que la SNCB veut geler le projet, de crainte qu'il ne provoque un conflit social à la SNCB, ce dont elle pourrait absolument se passer dans les circonstances actuelles. C'est ce qu'écrit notre confrère le Financieel Economische Tijd.
  • ACL étudie avec prudence d'autres trafics... mais attend des signes de stabilité
    "C'est vrai, les taux sur l'AN chutent, mais nous parvenons à tirer notre épingle du jeu car nous visons des cargaisons spéciales qui permettent de maintenir les prix à certains niveaux. Pour les cargaisons de haute valeur, les chutes sont importantes, mais ce n'est pas notre domaine", nous a dit A. Abott, vice-président d'ACL.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Settlement talk premature
    Reports suggesting that an agreement between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia is imminent are a long way off the mark, according to a party close to those discussions.
    The current gulf between the parties is said to be substantial raising the possibility of an intervention by banks.
  • Grain Corp backs branch lines
    NSW grain bulk handling company GrainCorp Ltd which had been critical of past state government strategies to cut rail costs through the closure of branch "feeder" lines in regional NSW has vowed to secure future branchline operations in the state.
    The promise came as GrainCorp commenced its first ever freight operation at Parkes last week.
  • Tokyo MOU agrees to tough ISM action
    Members of the Committee of the Memorandum of Understanding on Ports State Control in the Asia-Pacific Region agreed at a meeting in Seoul earlier this month to initiate tough action designed to ensure that ships visiting their ports comply with the International Safety Management Code from its enforcement on July 1.
    Under agreed guidelines for the ISM code, ships entering Asia-Pacific ports without ISM certification after that date would be subject to detention by Tokyo MOU member authorities.
  • UK blasts industry over sub-standard ships
    The UK government has called on all sectors of the shipping industry to build on the significant efforts some are already making to help the government break the vicious circle which allows sub-standard ships to operate.
    UK Shipping Minister Glenda Jackson said, "Sub standard ships operate because some in the shipping industry still help them to do so. In some sectors, there appears to be a vicious circle of avoiding commercial blames."
  • Japan-Aust rates to rise
    Freight rates from Japan to Australia will be going up from next month by $US100 per 20-foot container and US$200 per 40-foot container.
    A spokesman for Liner Shipping Services, which looks after the northbound trade confirmed the increase noting that it applied to southbound cargoes only.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
PORTS
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
SHIPPING
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
SHIPPING
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
PORTS
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
MARITIME SERVICES
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
SHIPPING
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
PORTS
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
PORTS
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
PORTS
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
PORTS
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
SHIPPING
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System
Always on board with you
SHIPYARDS
Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
PORTS
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
DEFENCE
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
ENVIRONMENT
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
SHIPPING
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
PORTS
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
PORTS
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
SHIPPING
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
MARITIME SERVICES
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
SHIPPING
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
PORTS
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
SHIPPING
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
PORTS
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
JOBS
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
SEAFARERS
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
MOURNING
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
PORTS
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
PORTS
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
PORTS
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
SHIPPING
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
PORTS
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
PORTS
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
MEETINGS
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
MARITIME SERVICES
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
PORTS
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
PORTS
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
PORTS
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
SHIPPING
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
SHIPPING
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
PORTS
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
SHIPPING
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
PORTS
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
LOGISTICS
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
LOGISTICS
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
PORTS
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
LOGISTICS
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
COMPANIES
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
ASSOCIATIONS
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MARITIME SERVICES
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
SHIPPING
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
MEETINGS
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
SHIPPING
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
PORTS
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
INDUSTRY
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
PORTS
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
ASSOCIATIONS
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
PORTS
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
SHIPPING
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
PORTS
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
CUSTOMS
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
LOGISTICS
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
PORTS
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
CUSTOMS
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
FINANCING
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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