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BRIEFS

December 11, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Charterers asking for cover for Y2K incidents
But London Club warns owners against giving guarantees
KL urged to consult industry players on set-up of national feeder firm
Vanuatu Registries acts against seafarer with fake officer licence
Mobil offers cash-back guarantee on fuel oil
China's maritime accidents down

Air and Land Transport

BA, Japan Airlines in talks to form closer ties
Deal delayed due to potential conflicts with the carriers' other alliances
Aviation giants seek Asian partners
HK airport slashes rents for retailers
FAA orders checks on MD-11 wiring
TWA chief urges US to deny air alliances antitrust immunity
Boeing wins US$335m order from Cargolux

Features

Founder won't yield to pilots
Fred Smith resists union threats, relying on FedEx's team spirit as a key advantage over unionised competitors

Columns

Owners, operators of Polish ship rapped for poor maintenance

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Charterers asking for cover for Y2K incidents
But London Club warns owners against giving guarantees
KL urged to consult industry players on set-up of national feeder firm
Vanuatu Registries acts against seafarer with fake officer licence
Mobil offers cash-back guarantee on fuel oil
China's maritime accidents down

Air and Land Transport

BA, Japan Airlines in talks to form closer ties
Deal delayed due to potential conflicts with the carriers' other alliances
Aviation giants seek Asian partners
HK airport slashes rents for retailers
FAA orders checks on MD-11 wiring
TWA chief urges US to deny air alliances antitrust immunity
Boeing wins US$335m order from Cargolux

Features

Founder won't yield to pilots
Fred Smith resists union threats, relying on FedEx's team spirit as a key advantage over unionised competitors

Columns

Owners, operators of Polish ship rapped for poor maintenance

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Charterers asking for cover for Y2K incidents
But London Club warns owners against giving guarantees
KL urged to consult industry players on set-up of national feeder firm
Vanuatu Registries acts against seafarer with fake officer licence
Mobil offers cash-back guarantee on fuel oil
China's maritime accidents down

Air and Land Transport

BA, Japan Airlines in talks to form closer ties
Deal delayed due to potential conflicts with the carriers' other alliances
Aviation giants seek Asian partners
HK airport slashes rents for retailers
FAA orders checks on MD-11 wiring
TWA chief urges US to deny air alliances antitrust immunity
Boeing wins US$335m order from Cargolux

Features

Founder won't yield to pilots
Fred Smith resists union threats, relying on FedEx's team spirit as a key advantage over unionised competitors

Columns

Owners, operators of Polish ship rapped for poor maintenance

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Charterers asking for cover for Y2K incidents
But London Club warns owners against giving guarantees
KL urged to consult industry players on set-up of national feeder firm
Vanuatu Registries acts against seafarer with fake officer licence
Mobil offers cash-back guarantee on fuel oil
China's maritime accidents down

Air and Land Transport

BA, Japan Airlines in talks to form closer ties
Deal delayed due to potential conflicts with the carriers' other alliances
Aviation giants seek Asian partners
HK airport slashes rents for retailers
FAA orders checks on MD-11 wiring
TWA chief urges US to deny air alliances antitrust immunity
Boeing wins US$335m order from Cargolux

Features

Founder won't yield to pilots
Fred Smith resists union threats, relying on FedEx's team spirit as a key advantage over unionised competitors

Columns

Owners, operators of Polish ship rapped for poor maintenance

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IRA/SARA increase fees FEFC to raise HK/Guangdong documentation fee ANL and CGM tie the knot Slip sheets cut costs, saves space for importers FMC applauds Brazilian waivers, slams dispute Safbank Line modifies services EVA chosen as Lufthansa's new Sharjah partner DHL selects British Aerospace to handle A300 conversions CargoSmith introduces its container loading optimiser

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DECEMBER 10, 1998
French roads again abused for blockades Rail wins ground in battle for Spanish citrus fruit Slight rise in freight rates K'hne & Nagel/DHL joint venture profitable in 2000 TWA en Cargolux orders for Boeing Russian walks through the Channel Tunnel

The Journal of Commerce

Home

It's official: New York, Baltimore, Halifax on short-list for Atlantic hub
Shell drops plans for pipeline across Iran
West Coast ports push for ever larger terminals
Airbus subsidies come under fire as Boeing loses ground
STB gives DM&E initial OK for rail line into Wyoming
Warm weather lengthens shipping season on Great Lakes
Customs facilitation proposal made for FTAA process
Airbus and India HAL to work on developing A320 cargo models

Transportation

Warehouses face new forklift rules
Deutsche Post offers $1 billion for Danzas
Europe cooperative to split rail units
TWA order reinvigorates Boeing's shaky 717 program
British rail owner reined in

Maritime

3 Med ports lobby EU for rail funds
Lantau container terminal expected to operate by 2002
FMC may provide online tariff listing
FMC delays sanctions on Brazilian shipping
Maryland forms group to study transport needs
European ports roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

It's official: New York, Baltimore, Halifax on short-list for Atlantic hub
Shell drops plans for pipeline across Iran
West Coast ports push for ever larger terminals
Airbus subsidies come under fire as Boeing loses ground
STB gives DM&E initial OK for rail line into Wyoming
Warm weather lengthens shipping season on Great Lakes
Customs facilitation proposal made for FTAA process
Airbus and India HAL to work on developing A320 cargo models

Transportation

Warehouses face new forklift rules
Deutsche Post offers $1 billion for Danzas
Europe cooperative to split rail units
TWA order reinvigorates Boeing's shaky 717 program
British rail owner reined in

Maritime

3 Med ports lobby EU for rail funds
Lantau container terminal expected to operate by 2002
FMC may provide online tariff listing
FMC delays sanctions on Brazilian shipping
Maryland forms group to study transport needs
European ports roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

It's official: New York, Baltimore, Halifax on short-list for Atlantic hub
Shell drops plans for pipeline across Iran
West Coast ports push for ever larger terminals
Airbus subsidies come under fire as Boeing loses ground
STB gives DM&E initial OK for rail line into Wyoming
Warm weather lengthens shipping season on Great Lakes
Customs facilitation proposal made for FTAA process
Airbus and India HAL to work on developing A320 cargo models

Transportation

Warehouses face new forklift rules
Deutsche Post offers $1 billion for Danzas
Europe cooperative to split rail units
TWA order reinvigorates Boeing's shaky 717 program
British rail owner reined in

Maritime

3 Med ports lobby EU for rail funds
Lantau container terminal expected to operate by 2002
FMC may provide online tariff listing
FMC delays sanctions on Brazilian shipping
Maryland forms group to study transport needs
European ports roundup

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Deutsche Post compra a la multinacional suiza Danzas Aena retrasa la apertura del aeropuerto de La Gomera Fomento "decreta" las normas para descentralizar los aeropuertos Santander amplía las instalaciones marítimas del puerto UPS apuesta por Mercosur Iberia pone el avión y los empleados, el combustible Arias-Salgado subraya el compromiso del Gobierno con el ferrocarril El puerto de Londres instala un sistema de control VTMIS Nefab, elegida "Mejor Empresa en su Línea de Negocio"

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BIMCO to conduct 'Towards Better Decisions' course at Chennai Study finds Pipavav most suitable for LNG terminal Spices export cess rationalised Three major airports to be separately corporatised Global Network launches Bangladesh Yellow Pages in Gujarat PM confers core sector status for railways Meet on marine archaeology in Thane IMC seminar today Move for cargo hub at Tiruchi airport Fair nets major orders for plastic units Poland woos software firms Chambers to observe 'black day' against power tariff hike on December 14 SRTEPC to release quota for EU Tea exports dip

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Korean shipbuilders reject European charges ... won't go along with implementation of OECD deal without U.S. participation

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Deutsche Post bids for Danzas EXPANSIONARY German post office organisation Deutsche Post took a step towards becoming a European freight transport giant yesterday when it made a SFr1.46bn ($1.1bn) bid to acquire Swiss freight forwarder Danzas. Roussel sentenced to jail A decade after the death of shipping heiress Christina Onassis, her last husband, Thierry Roussel, has been convicted by an Athens court of perjury and malicious defamation in his long-running feud with the directors of the Onassis Foundation. Heavy weather ahead for Golden Ocean as losses grow Fred Cheng's Golden Ocean Group, which currently has more VLCCs on order than any other shipping company, is expecting further heavy losses in 1999 before moving into profit the following year. Cover limits raised ahead of renewal Two fixed premium insurers are increasing the limit of cover they provide ahead of the February 20, 1999 P&I renewal. Montevideo port scandal hits Uruguay "What is our company's name doing in the midst of such a scandal?" Maersk group executives have been asking partner Christopherson in Montevideo, according to local reports. Sea-Land charters two newbuildings Sea-Land has chartered two 1,100 teu newbuildings from Thien & Heyenga of Hamburg. The Stadt Berlin, to be renamed the Sea-Land Mexico, is to be delivered by Cuxhaven-based Mützelfeldtwerft on December 18 while her sister the Stadt D'sseldorf, built at Santierul Naval Constantza, will be delivered on December 21 and renamed Sea-Land Guatemala. Primorsk unit in Singapore deal Sinchart Shipping, a major Russian tanker operator, is beefing up its Singapore presence as part of plans to increase its business in southeast and east Asia. IMO plans to protect whales Whales are to be protected from the risk of being killed by ships through an innovative initiative approved this week by the International Maritime Organisation.

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DECEMBER 10, 1998
Commission probes French aid THE EC last week decided to open an investigation into French aid to the publicly-owned Brittany Ferries and Corsica Maritime. EC rules against Irish aid scheme THE EC has ruled against an Irish scheme of state aid to shipping, on the grounds that it provides inadequate guarantees for EU jobs. SCI looks for lng partner THE Shipping Corporation of India is on the look out for a foreign partner to transport liquified natural gas from the terminal currently under development at Pipavav port in Gujarat state. Maltese ships cost double their value THE Malta Shipbuilding Company has accumulated a loss of M'121m ($321m) since it was set up in 1984. OECD announces action plan THE OECD's Maritime Transport Committee has announced its backing of an action plan aimed at marginalising substandard shipping. EC fines Adriatic ferry cartel THE EC has imposed fines totalling Ecu 9.1m ($11m) on seven ferry companies for "colluding to fix prices" on roro services between Greece and Italy. Silja Line to sell Swedish stake SILJA Line, part of the Finnish ferry group Neptun Maritime, will sell its 40 per cent stake in the Destination Gotland ferry joint venture to Rederi AB Gotland. Slum dwellers hold up port development SLUM dwellers in the Batangas port complex have hampered efforts of the Philippine Ports Authority to proceed with the second phase of its port development project. New cruise terminal for Marseilles MARSEILLES is to build a cruise terminal to cater for major growth it is experiencing in the passenger sector. Asian downturn an opportunity, says club boss ASIA'S economic downturn provides P&I mutuals with a good opportunity to strengthen their positions, according to Nicolas Sansom, md of Thomas Miller (South East Asia). LR warns on Y2K bug LLOYD'S Register has warned shipowners and operators that they must accept the possibility of failures occurring as a result of the Year 2000 problem. Christmas cargo endangered THE surge in volume of eastbound cargo from Asia to the US has endangered cargo for the Christmas market. Australian exports hit by Japanese contraction AUSTRALIA'S exports are facing increasing danger from the continuing recession in Japan, its biggest market. Ningbo to list in Hong Kong THE Chinese Port of Ningbo has been granted approval to list its shares in Hong Kong. P&O Ports suffers labour setback P&O PORTS has had its second dose of bad news in as many days with two of Australia's largest ports' workforces rejecting a new labour agreement with the company. Belfast sale under review BELFAST Harbour Commissioners are conducting "the most extensive round of briefings ever undertaken in Northern Ireland" regarding the sale of the Port of Belfast.

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Coombs claims victory - P&O Ports to feel the heat THE federal leadership of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) yesterday claimed victory for its vision of the future of the Australian waterfront. The national secretary of the union, John Coombs, told DCN that while some votes were still coming in from regional ports, the rank and file supported the motions from the national council by a margin of three to one. Mr Coombs stressed that only in Sydney was there a vote against the in principle agreement with P&O Ports, adding that DCN correctly identified that the vote in Brisbane did not concern this document. AMSA detains 24 in November THE number of vessels detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority under port state control rose from 17 during October to 24 in November. The November detentions brought the number of ship detentions during the period 1 January to 30 November to a total of 190, including two Australian registered vessels. One of the longest detentions during the latest period under review involved the Malaysian registered containership Nepline Teratai which was held up in Brisbane for over eight days, delaying the vessels scheduled sailing time by 195 hours. Columbus in new South American co-operation COLUMBUS Line’s parent company, Hamburg Sud and its Brazilian partner, Alianca, are to enter into co-operation with CGM/Transroll in the trade between northern Europe and the east coast of South America. The presently operated individual services of both groups will be merged into one joint, high frequency, service. The co-operation will commence in the second half of this month. It will embrace the joint operations of vessels and the sharing of slots. The fleet will include nine vessels of about 2,000 teus each.

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DECEMBER 10, 1998
Matson Executive Dies At 49 Matson Navigation Co. executive Walter D. Brewer, 49, died unexpectedly on November 11. Mr. Brewer had been the company’s director of corporate development at the San Francisco headquarters since 1990. He directed and oversaw the development of a number of key strategic initiatives for the company, including the development of an alliance service in the Pacific with APL in 1996. "He was an exceptionally valuable member of our executive team who had a unique ability to use his broad experiences and extremely inquisitive mind to formulate very clear strategies, as well as provide comprehensive and visionary insights into the future of our organization," said C. Bradley Mulholland, Matson president and CEO. Mr. Brewer is survived by his wife and their two children. NNS Promotes Six To Director Roles Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) has promoted six employees to director positions within the organization. Jennifer Boykin, who joined the company in 1987, has been appointed director of Facilities. She is responsible for the facilities engineering, construction and the maintenance of company buildings, equipment and service throughout the 550-acre facility in Virginia. Greg Corey has been promoted to director and assistant controller with responsibilities including financial reporting, general accounting, tax and government liaison functions. John Lilley, promoted to director of Carrier Overhauls, will lead the effort to plan and conduct overhauls of aircraft carriers at NNS. A 26-year employee of NNS, Harold Paxton has been appointed to director of Carrier Construction. Mr. Paxton will be responsible for all carrier construction activities to include ship progress, schedules and performance. Tim Thomassy has been appointed to director of Business Development. Mr. Thomassy will identify and evaluate new business opportunities for NNS, as well as provide aircraft carrier and submarine engineering design and analysis support to the U.S. Navy customer and represent NNS with the Navy and other Department of Defense customers. Mike Wynn has been appointed director of CVN New Construction/Design, responsible for the non-nuclear design of the Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), as well as CVN 77 and future aircraft carriers. Lockheed Martin Executive To Head Southwest Marine United States Marine Repair, Inc. (USMR) has appointed Monty W. Dickinson as president and general manager of its subsidiary, Southwest Marine (SWM), located in San Diego, Calif. Mr. Dickinson joins Southwest Marine following a 37-year career with Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics. He will fill the position previously held by B. Edward Ewing, now president and CEO of USMR. P&O Nedlloyd Has Positive 3Q P&O Nedlloyd has announced that cost saving measures and improved trade volume contributed to a 20% increase in third quarter profits, despite reduced rates and the continued negative impact of the Asian financial crisis. The company reported operating profits of $30 million for the third quarter compared to $25 million for the same period in 1997. Although there was a four percent reduction on revenues per TEU, an increase of 11 percent was experienced in this quarter’s throughput, which offset reduced rates, higher interest charges due to financing costs of new ships, and the negative effects of the Asian crisis. GL Ranked As Fourth Largest Classification Society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) recently announced that its core ship classification activities grew by 19 percent in 1997. Worldwide, 4,664 seagoing ships of 26.6 million GT were in GL class at the end of 1997, representing a 12 percent increase in tonnage over the previous year. A member of GL’s executive board, Rainer Schoendube, said, "Reckoned by the number of ships classed of over 300 GT, GL is now the fourth largest classification society." Mr. Schoendube also said that Germanischer Lloyd held nearly 50 percent of worldwide containership orders by number at the end of 1997. By TEU, the society now has 43 percent of all containerships in its class. ABB And IHI Form New Joint Company ABB Industry K.K. and Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (IHI) jointly established Turbo Systems United Co. Ltd. in October. The joint venture sells and services the full range of ABB and IHI turbochargers for marine and power plant use in Japan and Taiwan. Emphasis will be placed in the introduction of the new generation of ABB Turbochargers and the further development of after sales service capabilities. Kendschi Takeo has assumed the position of executive director and president. He previously served as chief engineer at IHI, having gained vast experience in international R&D projects in the field of gas turbines, jet engines and turbochargers. Oliver Riemenschneider has been appointed executive director and senior vice president, and is also responsible for after sales services business. Masashi Kimura has been appointed director and division manager of turbocharger business. He is responsible for sales of new turbochargers, application engineering and product support. BV Awards First VeriSTAR Machinery Notations Bureau Veritas has awarded the first certificates under its new risk-based classification system, VeriSTAR Machinery. Denmark’s Elite Shipping A/S and France’s SOCATRA were presented with certificates for ships certified with the new notation. VeriSTAR Machinery is a risk-based system which integrates the owner’s planned maintenance system with classification. Risk analyses are performed on the planned maintenance system to establish an acceptable risk level. The new system was launched in November in London. VeriSTAR Machinery has been tested in service on several different ships, and is designed to achieve more cost-effective operation and classification. BF Goodrich Merging With Coltec Industries BF Goodrich and Coltec Industries have announced plans to merge. Under the terms of a definitive agreement approved by the boards of both companies, Coltec shareholders will receive .56 shares of BF Goodrich common stock for each Coltec common share. Based on BF Goodrich’s closing price of $35.94 on Nov. 20, 1998, the transaction is currently valued at $20.13 per Coltec share, or a total of approximately $2.2 billion, including the assumption of Coltec debt. The companies expect to achieve minimum annual cost savings of approximately $60 million by 2001, with significant savings beginning in 1999. The transaction is expected to be completed by as early as spring 1999, and is subject to approval by shareholders of both companies, applicable regulatory authorities, and other customary conditions. Mobil Launches Water In Fuel Guarantee Mobil International Marine Fuels has become the first bunker supplier to offer a cash-back guarantee of low water content in its fuel oil. "Mobil guarantees a maximum water content of 0.5 percent in its fuel oil supplied at Singapore," says Iain White, Mobil manager for marine fuels and trading. "Anything more than that and we pay the buyer the difference." Heavy fuel products sold to the ISO 8217 standard are required to have a water content of less than 1.0 percent. Mobil is to guarantee a content of less than half of this for all its Singapore supplies. "Owners and charterers want the best price and the best quality. And they do not want disputes over quantities. Excess water in the fuel affects both price, quality and quantity. We are certain of the high quality of our product, and prepared to guarantee it," says White. Moran Announces Executive Appointments Edmond J. Moran, Jr., a Moran employee for 27 years, has been named a senior vice president and will oversee the company’s port operations and ship docking business based in 13 ports on the East and Gulf coasts of the United States. Gregory F. McGinty, a former Turecamo executive, has been named a senior vice president with responsibilities for business development and the company’s construction and repair activities. William P. Muller will remain president of the company’s Moran Services Corp. subsidiary and has also been named a senior vice president of Moran Towing Corp. with responsibility for the company’s marine transportation and contract towing operations. Peter J. Nistad, a former Turecamo executive, has been named a senior vice president with responsibility for port operations and ship docking in Southeastern and Gulf ports. According to Moran Towing Corp.’s CEO and president, Malcolm W. MacLeod, the management appointments and the company’s reorganization along functional lines "represent a major step forward in realizing the benefits that we envisioned from combining the Moran and Turecamo businesses." Cummins To Offer Case Credit Financing Cummins Engine Company, Inc. and Case Credit Corporation have entered into an agreement through which Case Credit will make financing available for North American commercial marine customers building or repowering vessels powered by Cummins engines. "This is a ‘win-win’ situation for our customers, for Cummins and for Case Credit," said F. Joseph Loughrey, executive vice president and group president-industrial for Cummins. "It provides a full array of quality financing options for our customers, a value-added way to increase Cummins’ sales and a means for growing Case Credit’s portfolio."

International Transport Journal

Feature

Hartmut H. Menzel looks to niches of the future. Norasia's ambitions for the future are to find new niches and serve them better than its rivals.

Maritime

Hamburg Süd/Alian'a and CGM/Transroll will cooperate in the trade between North Europe and the South American east coast.
Columbus expands its service between North and South America.
KMTC reorganises its South Korea-Japan services.
Zim upgrades its feeder network to Asia via Colombo.
Unifeeder expands Baltic service to include more North European ports.
Andrew Weir/MacAndrews adds a connection to the Canary Islands.
The Taca lines have appealed to the European Court of First Instance, and are discussing a new trans-Atlantic agreement.
ANL-Container Line has started up, following CGM's takeover of ANL's liner shipping activities.
AEI has signed a preliminary agreement committing freight to FastShip vessels when they start in 2002.

Ports and Terminals

Seaports are essential parts of Europe's intermodal network, according to Dr J.M. Dekkers of Feport.
The land grant for Container Terminal 9 has been signed in Hong Kong.
ECT and RCT are jointly building a trimodal inland container terminal in Belgium.
Mitsui and NOL have started up a new container terminal in Vietnam.
The Mina Raysut/Salalah hub has been officially opened.

Aviation

LH Cargo: five years at Sharjah hub. Lufthansa's successful air cargo hub at Sharjah concentrates mainly on transit cargo.
LH Cargo was unable to repeat last year's good interim result in the first three quarters of this year.
Swissair Express is launched jointly by Swissair and Air One.
British Airways announces new flights out of London Gatwick.
Emirates prefers bilateral partnerships, despite the trend towards worldwide alliances.
SAS and All Nippon Airways enter a long-term partnership.
Nippon Express and FedEx will cooperate in express shipments out of Japan.
Deutsche Post has just announced that it will take over Danzas.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Hartmut H. Menzel looks to niches of the future. Norasia's ambitions for the future are to find new niches and serve them better than its rivals.

Maritime

Hamburg Süd/Alian'a and CGM/Transroll will cooperate in the trade between North Europe and the South American east coast.
Columbus expands its service between North and South America.
KMTC reorganises its South Korea-Japan services.
Zim upgrades its feeder network to Asia via Colombo.
Unifeeder expands Baltic service to include more North European ports.
Andrew Weir/MacAndrews adds a connection to the Canary Islands.
The Taca lines have appealed to the European Court of First Instance, and are discussing a new trans-Atlantic agreement.
ANL-Container Line has started up, following CGM's takeover of ANL's liner shipping activities.
AEI has signed a preliminary agreement committing freight to FastShip vessels when they start in 2002.

Ports and Terminals

Seaports are essential parts of Europe's intermodal network, according to Dr J.M. Dekkers of Feport.
The land grant for Container Terminal 9 has been signed in Hong Kong.
ECT and RCT are jointly building a trimodal inland container terminal in Belgium.
Mitsui and NOL have started up a new container terminal in Vietnam.
The Mina Raysut/Salalah hub has been officially opened.

Aviation

LH Cargo: five years at Sharjah hub. Lufthansa's successful air cargo hub at Sharjah concentrates mainly on transit cargo.
LH Cargo was unable to repeat last year's good interim result in the first three quarters of this year.
Swissair Express is launched jointly by Swissair and Air One.
British Airways announces new flights out of London Gatwick.
Emirates prefers bilateral partnerships, despite the trend towards worldwide alliances.
SAS and All Nippon Airways enter a long-term partnership.
Nippon Express and FedEx will cooperate in express shipments out of Japan.
Deutsche Post has just announced that it will take over Danzas.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Hartmut H. Menzel looks to niches of the future. Norasia's ambitions for the future are to find new niches and serve them better than its rivals.

Maritime

Hamburg Süd/Alian'a and CGM/Transroll will cooperate in the trade between North Europe and the South American east coast.
Columbus expands its service between North and South America.
KMTC reorganises its South Korea-Japan services.
Zim upgrades its feeder network to Asia via Colombo.
Unifeeder expands Baltic service to include more North European ports.
Andrew Weir/MacAndrews adds a connection to the Canary Islands.
The Taca lines have appealed to the European Court of First Instance, and are discussing a new trans-Atlantic agreement.
ANL-Container Line has started up, following CGM's takeover of ANL's liner shipping activities.
AEI has signed a preliminary agreement committing freight to FastShip vessels when they start in 2002.

Ports and Terminals

Seaports are essential parts of Europe's intermodal network, according to Dr J.M. Dekkers of Feport.
The land grant for Container Terminal 9 has been signed in Hong Kong.
ECT and RCT are jointly building a trimodal inland container terminal in Belgium.
Mitsui and NOL have started up a new container terminal in Vietnam.
The Mina Raysut/Salalah hub has been officially opened.

Aviation

LH Cargo: five years at Sharjah hub. Lufthansa's successful air cargo hub at Sharjah concentrates mainly on transit cargo.
LH Cargo was unable to repeat last year's good interim result in the first three quarters of this year.
Swissair Express is launched jointly by Swissair and Air One.
British Airways announces new flights out of London Gatwick.
Emirates prefers bilateral partnerships, despite the trend towards worldwide alliances.
SAS and All Nippon Airways enter a long-term partnership.
Nippon Express and FedEx will cooperate in express shipments out of Japan.
Deutsche Post has just announced that it will take over Danzas.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Hartmut H. Menzel looks to niches of the future. Norasia's ambitions for the future are to find new niches and serve them better than its rivals.

Maritime

Hamburg Süd/Alian'a and CGM/Transroll will cooperate in the trade between North Europe and the South American east coast.
Columbus expands its service between North and South America.
KMTC reorganises its South Korea-Japan services.
Zim upgrades its feeder network to Asia via Colombo.
Unifeeder expands Baltic service to include more North European ports.
Andrew Weir/MacAndrews adds a connection to the Canary Islands.
The Taca lines have appealed to the European Court of First Instance, and are discussing a new trans-Atlantic agreement.
ANL-Container Line has started up, following CGM's takeover of ANL's liner shipping activities.
AEI has signed a preliminary agreement committing freight to FastShip vessels when they start in 2002.

Ports and Terminals

Seaports are essential parts of Europe's intermodal network, according to Dr J.M. Dekkers of Feport.
The land grant for Container Terminal 9 has been signed in Hong Kong.
ECT and RCT are jointly building a trimodal inland container terminal in Belgium.
Mitsui and NOL have started up a new container terminal in Vietnam.
The Mina Raysut/Salalah hub has been officially opened.

Aviation

LH Cargo: five years at Sharjah hub. Lufthansa's successful air cargo hub at Sharjah concentrates mainly on transit cargo.
LH Cargo was unable to repeat last year's good interim result in the first three quarters of this year.
Swissair Express is launched jointly by Swissair and Air One.
British Airways announces new flights out of London Gatwick.
Emirates prefers bilateral partnerships, despite the trend towards worldwide alliances.
SAS and All Nippon Airways enter a long-term partnership.
Nippon Express and FedEx will cooperate in express shipments out of Japan.
Deutsche Post has just announced that it will take over Danzas.

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Tsakos warns bondholders NICK TSAKOS (phot0) has told junk-bond investors in US-listed Global Ocean Carriers (GOC) that the company faces a hostile market including delays in charter payments from the Far East. LNG cash squeeze Bergesen on the spot China woos its owners Bulk plans put on ice Writs issued Detentions, Bunkers & Casualties

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

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

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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