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BRIEFS
May 13, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's Fuzhou venture sees 27% box growth
    China port expected to handle half a million containers by 2000
  • Evergreen joins as full member of consortium on Australian trade
  • Insurance for unwary cargo owners who use substandard ships
  • Dumped waste oil pollutes Vietnam port
Air and Land Transport
  • Checks of grounded 737s show damaged fuel-pump wiring
    71 planes returned to service, another 108 remain on the ground to be inspected
  • Evergreen in talks to buy planes from Asian carriers
  • Northwest, Continental to code-share with Air China
  • Peruvian plane crash: black box found, sent to US
  • India unveils its first plane
  • Dragonair's traffic recovering since April after 1st qtr dip
Features
  • Maersk propels itself into a class of its own
    Danish line on the way to becoming world's biggest, most successful containership operator
Columns
  • ITF study shows need to tighten rules to reduce seafarer fatigue

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's Fuzhou venture sees 27% box growth
    China port expected to handle half a million containers by 2000
  • Evergreen joins as full member of consortium on Australian trade
  • Insurance for unwary cargo owners who use substandard ships
  • Dumped waste oil pollutes Vietnam port
Air and Land Transport
  • Checks of grounded 737s show damaged fuel-pump wiring
    71 planes returned to service, another 108 remain on the ground to be inspected
  • Evergreen in talks to buy planes from Asian carriers
  • Northwest, Continental to code-share with Air China
  • Peruvian plane crash: black box found, sent to US
  • India unveils its first plane
  • Dragonair's traffic recovering since April after 1st qtr dip
Features
  • Maersk propels itself into a class of its own
    Danish line on the way to becoming world's biggest, most successful containership operator
Columns
  • ITF study shows need to tighten rules to reduce seafarer fatigue

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's Fuzhou venture sees 27% box growth
    China port expected to handle half a million containers by 2000
  • Evergreen joins as full member of consortium on Australian trade
  • Insurance for unwary cargo owners who use substandard ships
  • Dumped waste oil pollutes Vietnam port
Air and Land Transport
  • Checks of grounded 737s show damaged fuel-pump wiring
    71 planes returned to service, another 108 remain on the ground to be inspected
  • Evergreen in talks to buy planes from Asian carriers
  • Northwest, Continental to code-share with Air China
  • Peruvian plane crash: black box found, sent to US
  • India unveils its first plane
  • Dragonair's traffic recovering since April after 1st qtr dip
Features
  • Maersk propels itself into a class of its own
    Danish line on the way to becoming world's biggest, most successful containership operator
Columns
  • ITF study shows need to tighten rules to reduce seafarer fatigue

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's Fuzhou venture sees 27% box growth
    China port expected to handle half a million containers by 2000
  • Evergreen joins as full member of consortium on Australian trade
  • Insurance for unwary cargo owners who use substandard ships
  • Dumped waste oil pollutes Vietnam port
Air and Land Transport
  • Checks of grounded 737s show damaged fuel-pump wiring
    71 planes returned to service, another 108 remain on the ground to be inspected
  • Evergreen in talks to buy planes from Asian carriers
  • Northwest, Continental to code-share with Air China
  • Peruvian plane crash: black box found, sent to US
  • India unveils its first plane
  • Dragonair's traffic recovering since April after 1st qtr dip
Features
  • Maersk propels itself into a class of its own
    Danish line on the way to becoming world's biggest, most successful containership operator
Columns
  • ITF study shows need to tighten rules to reduce seafarer fatigue

Sched Netweb site
  • London Club warning on ISM certification
  • China looks to get transportation on right track
  • Wilhelmsen orders ro/ros
  • Eleventh hour cease-fire in pilotage dispute
  • Sepetiba named as Brazil's first transshipment hub
  • Aims to boost Thai exports
  • Rate-setting row rumbles on
  • Conchin International Airport to open in September
  • New DHL gateway in Penang to boost regional trade
  • Airline opens skies in Bangladesh
  • Shanghai Airlines first international service

Cargowebweb site
MAY 12, 1998
  • FAA orders immediate inspection Boeing 737s
  • Container thefts on the increase in port of Rotterdam
  • Broström Van Ommeren share issue and listing
  • Launch inland shipping service Utrecht - Rotterdam
  • Dutch railway strike looms
  • New Website Martinair and auction
  • Close cooperation Delta and Finnair

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • India's testing triggers curbs on US trade, aid
  • US must follow paperless air cargo trail
  • Customs offers tips to apparel importers
  • Taxpayers must cover dredging costs, ports say
  • Judge halts BNSF strike after seven hours
  • Northwest, Continental, and two other airlines partner with Air China
  • Con-Way rolls out handheld computers for its fleet
  • California Highway Patrol to eyeball truckers this week
  • Ship delays possible next week on Panama Canal
  • BAX Global forms joint venture in South Korea
  • Australia will not renew ties with Libya
  • South Korea union threatens public sector strikes
Transportation
  • Work on mainline hinders UP recovery
  • Key lawmakers meet to resolve budget issues in highway bill
  • STB to review DM&E proposal for new route
  • CF forms venture with Mexican trucking carrier
  • Henderson to lead post office
  • Europe's logistics providers take on new roles
  • Shippers detail problems in their dealings with intermodal firms
  • Michael Berman's Tech Talk
Maritime
  • Buoyed by Ivaran, alliance adds services
  • Canal postpones further draft limits
  • Seaway gets off to strong start; traffic rises 43%
  • Gulf ports pledge to cooperate on US-Mexico trade
  • Texas, Louisiana ports post 4.6% cargo increase in 1st quarter
  • Turkey calls for stricter monitoring in straits
  • Cosco orders 9 ships from 2 domestic yards
  • Sea Trials

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • India's testing triggers curbs on US trade, aid
  • US must follow paperless air cargo trail
  • Customs offers tips to apparel importers
  • Taxpayers must cover dredging costs, ports say
  • Judge halts BNSF strike after seven hours
  • Northwest, Continental, and two other airlines partner with Air China
  • Con-Way rolls out handheld computers for its fleet
  • California Highway Patrol to eyeball truckers this week
  • Ship delays possible next week on Panama Canal
  • BAX Global forms joint venture in South Korea
  • Australia will not renew ties with Libya
  • South Korea union threatens public sector strikes
Transportation
  • Work on mainline hinders UP recovery
  • Key lawmakers meet to resolve budget issues in highway bill
  • STB to review DM&E proposal for new route
  • CF forms venture with Mexican trucking carrier
  • Henderson to lead post office
  • Europe's logistics providers take on new roles
  • Shippers detail problems in their dealings with intermodal firms
  • Michael Berman's Tech Talk
Maritime
  • Buoyed by Ivaran, alliance adds services
  • Canal postpones further draft limits
  • Seaway gets off to strong start; traffic rises 43%
  • Gulf ports pledge to cooperate on US-Mexico trade
  • Texas, Louisiana ports post 4.6% cargo increase in 1st quarter
  • Turkey calls for stricter monitoring in straits
  • Cosco orders 9 ships from 2 domestic yards
  • Sea Trials

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • India's testing triggers curbs on US trade, aid
  • US must follow paperless air cargo trail
  • Customs offers tips to apparel importers
  • Taxpayers must cover dredging costs, ports say
  • Judge halts BNSF strike after seven hours
  • Northwest, Continental, and two other airlines partner with Air China
  • Con-Way rolls out handheld computers for its fleet
  • California Highway Patrol to eyeball truckers this week
  • Ship delays possible next week on Panama Canal
  • BAX Global forms joint venture in South Korea
  • Australia will not renew ties with Libya
  • South Korea union threatens public sector strikes
Transportation
  • Work on mainline hinders UP recovery
  • Key lawmakers meet to resolve budget issues in highway bill
  • STB to review DM&E proposal for new route
  • CF forms venture with Mexican trucking carrier
  • Henderson to lead post office
  • Europe's logistics providers take on new roles
  • Shippers detail problems in their dealings with intermodal firms
  • Michael Berman's Tech Talk
Maritime
  • Buoyed by Ivaran, alliance adds services
  • Canal postpones further draft limits
  • Seaway gets off to strong start; traffic rises 43%
  • Gulf ports pledge to cooperate on US-Mexico trade
  • Texas, Louisiana ports post 4.6% cargo increase in 1st quarter
  • Turkey calls for stricter monitoring in straits
  • Cosco orders 9 ships from 2 domestic yards
  • Sea Trials

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Asian Officials Meet for Efficient Cargo Distribution
  • Another Dock Dispute Looms in Australia
  • Box Volume at Pusan for 1Q Increases10%
  • Panama Canal Draft Tentatively Eased

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port Vancouver targets families with inaugural River Rave event
  • Air France and Delta will share code and space
  • Shipping group honors top five members
  • April rail freight traffic up in U.S. but not in Canada
  • DOT Inspector General indicts Minnesota drivers for log fraud

urgente online pressweb site
  • Arias-Salgado discute hoy con los sindicatos el futuro de Correos
  • El Consorcio de la Zona Franca y Miller Freeman organizar'n simposios
  • Frans Maas España factura 1.220 millones en el primer trimestre
  • TecnoLog'stica entre en el mercado espa'ol con Log'stica Bertola
  • Danzas Iberia mejora su facturaci'n el 12'5 por ciento en 1997

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 12, 1998
  • Mormugao Port posts better financial results
  • Evergreen launches North Europe-South America service
  • Cochin Port bags awards for cut in pre-berth time
  • One-time relief to jewellery exporters
  • IMC meet with Japan business team today
  • L&T sells shipping division
  • Inflation up
  • Invest in Vietnam only with long-term goals in view, says banker
  • NPPA revises formulation pack prices
  • New strategies to raise oil output
  • New OTAL Director

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 12, 1998
  • Frontline Buys Cambridge Tankers
  • COSCO Places $200M Order With China Shipbuilder

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Frontline buys 10 Cambridge tankers
    JOHN Fredriksen's Frontline is on course to become the world's largest tanker owner following the acquisition of 10 vessels from Bjorn Aaserod's Cam-bridge group in a cash and debt deal worth almost $800m.
  • Tough terms for Patrick funding
    AUSTRALIAN workplace relations minister Peter Reith has formally written to the administrator of Patrick's labour hire companies, laying down tough conditions for the government funds the companies may need to avoid liquidation in two weeks time.
  • Pacific & Atlantic fleet boost plan well received
    TOP ratings agency Standard & Poor's has given a favourable review to the plans of one of Greece's most experienced shipping families to boost its fleet.
  • Sedgwick profits slip by 12%
    SEDGWICK Group yesterday reported a 12% decline in first quarter profits to '38.3m ($62m) after exceptionals from '43.5m in the corresponding period last year.
  • Norway plans to cut refund
    NORWAY'S shipping industry has strongly criticised a government proposal to cut the seafarer wage refund from 20% to 12% and eliminate it for certain classes of seafarer.
  • 'Harms' charter for 'Feederboss'
    EGON H Harms, the Bremen-based car transporter, has chartered in the former Sofia for services in the Baltic and the North Sea where she is operating under the name Feederboss. The Liberian flag, 6,677 tons gross vessel, built in 1975, has capacity for 800 cars.
  • 'Berge Prince' goes to Dubai for trendsetting fifth survey
    IN WHAT is believed to be the world's first 'fifth survey', Bergesen's 284,522 dwt, 1973-built VLCC Berge Prince is set to enter Dubai Drydocks for a four week period beginning early May.
  • Technofibre opens new Middle East operation
    TECHNOFIBRE, the Singapore-based lifeboat and davit maintenance company, has continued an expansion of its operations with the opening of a new facility in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, designed to cater for the market in the Middle East writes Dale Wainwright.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 12, 1998
  • Flebasa payment dispute escalates
    SPANISH ferry operator Flebasa and shipbuilder Astilleros de Huelva are to hold talks to end a long-standing financial dispute that has threatened to disrupt services to the Balearic Islands.
  • Stena/MoD roro named in La Spezia
    THE first of two roros chartered by Stena to the UK Ministry of Defence was named Sea Chieftain in La Spezia today.
  • Fuzhou port operations commence
    OPERATIONS have started at Fuzhou Port in southern China, a joint venture between Singapore's PSA Corp and the local Fuzhou Port Authority.
  • Comanav newbuildings upgrade Moroccan fleet
    COMANAV, the Moroccan state owned line, is in the process of modernising its fleet of containerships with the introduction of two new feederships.
  • Philippines to import more maize
    THE Philippines expects to import 500,000-600,000 tonnes of maize this year for animal feed, according to an official at the National Federation of Hog Farmers.
  • Filipino stevedores warn of strike
    FILIPINO port workers are to strike if the Philippine Ports Authority refuses to amend an administrative order over privatisation of government ports.
  • Spot reefer rates tumble
    SPOT reefer rates have spiralled into sharp decline this month, according to Swedish reefer operator Cool Carriers.
  • Cargo insurers get tough on ISM
    CARGO owners who knowingly use ships not certified in accordance with the ISM Code or with a current Document of Compliance after July 1 will not be insured.
  • Australian services strengthened
    A SECOND weekly link has been launched between Singapore and Australia's premier ports.
  • Australian reform faces setback
    AUSTRALIA'S waterfront reform received a setback today when the national parliament signalled its intention to sideline stevedoring redundancy laws.
  • Hamburg makes cruise bid
    MORE than 30 companies have formed an association to attract cruise ships to Hamburg and to create a new cruise terminal in the port.
  • Salvaged reefer sold to US firm
    SEATTLE-based Sunmar Shipping has purchased the Japanese reefer vessel Kuroshima, which was driven ashore in heavy weather on the Aleutian Islands last November.
  • Seattle and Cargill agree grain elevator terms
    SEATTLE port and Cargill have reached an agreement by which the port will waive dock fees for six months.
  • Mærsk/Sea-Land consider New York pull-out
    MÆRSK and Sea-Land have asked port administrations on the US east coast to consider sites for a major intermodal container terminal.
  • El Niño sparks Ecuador coastal service
    THE destruction of coastal roads and bridges in Ecuador caused by severe rains and floods has sparked the introduction of an Ecuadorian coastal container service.
  • OMI directors walk out
    FOUR board members of New York-based bulk shipping company OMI have resigned.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Union will 'take its chances'
    The federal government and the Maritime Union of Australia are heading for yet another confrontation with the union rejecting Workplace Relations Minister Peter Reith's latest conditions for waterfront reform
    MUA national secretary, John Coombs, said yesterday his union would not accept the conditions which include job losses, contracting of some functions, and a strict timetable for the administrators' achievement of a deed of arrangement for the Patrick labour hire companies.
  • Four more ships might be targets
    Columbus line was yesterday continuing discussions with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union in an effort to free the Columbus Canada.
    Another four ships are believed to have been identified for action by the ILWU for possible action in what is shaping up to be a major test for the federal government's claims that it could take legal action to protect Australian trade.
  • NZ shipping issues to be aired at conference
    New Zealand's shipping issues are to be vented publicly at a conference in Wellington set by the Ministry of Transport for 28 and 29 May.
    Representatives from across all sections of the shipping industry have been invited as well as suppliers to the industry, exporters and importers and the bodies that represent them.
  • Lloyd's Register reports Australian success
    Offshore activities increased and led the way to another successful year for Lloyd's Register of Shipping in Australia.
    According to the society's annual review, with Australia enjoying very low inflation and strong economic growth, prospects for its local operations are viewed with optimism.
  • Levy to go to Senate committee
    The federal opposition will have the government's proposed legislation designed to impose a levy on all stevedores to cover the cost of wharfies' redundancy packages referred to a Senate committee when, as expected it is passed by the Lower House today, an ALP source confirmed yesterday.
    The source said the opposition believed that imposing the levy on all stevedores would transgress agreements reached under the WIRA process that individual companies would make provision for paying their own redundancy packages.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
PORTS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed
Venice
The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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