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June 13, 1998
Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming plans to further expand its fleet
  • Shippers benefit from transatlantic competition
  • Vessel groundings predicted to rise
  • Container shortage costs passed on to shippers
  • New billing system at Port Klang
  • Le Havre to train Mauritanian gantry crane operators
  • KAL signs billion dollar Boeing deal
  • Dutch air company sold to Wilson Group
  • CAL expands co-operation with American

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
  • Battle for alliance with Cathay Pacific
  • Grand Alliance members strengthen services
  • P&O Nedlloyd alliance on American routes
  • Expansion of Belgian stevedore Katoen Natie
  • Sharp rise containers and chemicals in the port of Rotterdam until 2020
  • Brenner Pass closed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Anti-theft sentencing effort sails into port
  • Change ahead for valuing of imports
  • Gilchrest: We're ready to move on ship reform
  • P&O to enter Latin sea lane
  • China likely to get a short extension on maritime agreement
  • US officials off to Buenos Aires for talks on hemispheric trade
  • Maersk's parent, A.P. Moeller, in protest over Danish tax plan
  • Six hurt, one missing, in Mississippi River crane accident
  • Fortis deal seen boosting bank insurance in Benelux countries
  • BAX Global acquires Indian customs broker
  • Global cereal stocks approach safe levels
  • Talks resume, but GM still faces logistics hassle due to strikes
  • Mexico investigates monopolies in its cement industry
Transportation
  • Canadian National says grain unloads fall short
  • Branson discussing Virgin Rail float
Maritime
  • Massport Director Ralph Cox quits, cites a 'personal decision' as reason
  • Polish ports take aim at Hamburg in effort to reclaim lost business
  • Panama Canal workers protest against expected loss of jobs
  • 2 stevedores join forces in Miami
  • Marad approves subsidy transfer plan for Lykes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Anti-theft sentencing effort sails into port
  • Change ahead for valuing of imports
  • Gilchrest: We're ready to move on ship reform
  • P&O to enter Latin sea lane
  • China likely to get a short extension on maritime agreement
  • US officials off to Buenos Aires for talks on hemispheric trade
  • Maersk's parent, A.P. Moeller, in protest over Danish tax plan
  • Six hurt, one missing, in Mississippi River crane accident
  • Fortis deal seen boosting bank insurance in Benelux countries
  • BAX Global acquires Indian customs broker
  • Global cereal stocks approach safe levels
  • Talks resume, but GM still faces logistics hassle due to strikes
  • Mexico investigates monopolies in its cement industry
Transportation
  • Canadian National says grain unloads fall short
  • Branson discussing Virgin Rail float
Maritime
  • Massport Director Ralph Cox quits, cites a 'personal decision' as reason
  • Polish ports take aim at Hamburg in effort to reclaim lost business
  • Panama Canal workers protest against expected loss of jobs
  • 2 stevedores join forces in Miami
  • Marad approves subsidy transfer plan for Lykes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Anti-theft sentencing effort sails into port
  • Change ahead for valuing of imports
  • Gilchrest: We're ready to move on ship reform
  • P&O to enter Latin sea lane
  • China likely to get a short extension on maritime agreement
  • US officials off to Buenos Aires for talks on hemispheric trade
  • Maersk's parent, A.P. Moeller, in protest over Danish tax plan
  • Six hurt, one missing, in Mississippi River crane accident
  • Fortis deal seen boosting bank insurance in Benelux countries
  • BAX Global acquires Indian customs broker
  • Global cereal stocks approach safe levels
  • Talks resume, but GM still faces logistics hassle due to strikes
  • Mexico investigates monopolies in its cement industry
Transportation
  • Canadian National says grain unloads fall short
  • Branson discussing Virgin Rail float
Maritime
  • Massport Director Ralph Cox quits, cites a 'personal decision' as reason
  • Polish ports take aim at Hamburg in effort to reclaim lost business
  • Panama Canal workers protest against expected loss of jobs
  • 2 stevedores join forces in Miami
  • Marad approves subsidy transfer plan for Lykes

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Unbalanced Box Traffic on Europe Route Accelerated
  • P&O Nedlloyd's First 6,600-TEU Ship Calls Tokyo
  • Kobe to Give First Call Incentive
  • Ship Reform Bill Status Still Uncertain

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
  • Industry captains lobby to review US curbs
  • Calberson Overseas begins operations in India
  • Additional IA service
  • OTAL takes to the air
  • Hygiene casualty when processed foods taxed, contends CIFTI
  • Centre Plan to turn AAI into company
  • Economy may grow to 7-8 pc, says Dr Jalan
  • RBI relaxes outward remittances
  • Efforts on to neutralise impact of customs levy on imports
  • US ban on shrimp imports untenable, rules WTO
  • PEPC plea to govt on 8 pc Customs duty

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Key Taca lines face $35m EC fine
    THE European Commission's competition directorate is seeking to fine members of the Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement up to $35m each, according to industry sources.
  • Baltic Exchange chairman leads list of maritime sector honours
    LONDON'S shipping sector has been given a boost with the appointment of Baltic Exchange chairman Eric Shawyer as Commander of the Order of the British Empire in prime minister Tony Blair's list for the Queen's Birthday Honours.
  • Philippines alarm over seafarers claims action
    THE Philippines' local manning industry is asking the Manila government to protest over a Panamanian court's decision to handle a claims suit filed by the heirs of two Filipino seafarers killed on board a Philippines-flagged vessel.
  • RNLI opens stations to the public
    MOST of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's lifeboat stations in England, Scotland and Wales are to be opened to the public on June 27 for the institution's national open day.
  • Russian register maintains its international standing
    RUSSIA'S Maritime Register of Shipping is one of the very few erstwhile Soviet institutions that has retained its integrity and international standing long after the USSR was dismantled and "quality" in all its purported and perceived manifes-tations came crashing down.
  • Rates slump deals blow to India shipping
    THE worldwide slump in dry bulk freight and charter rates which sent the Baltic Freight Index to a historic low of 887 points has dealt a body blow to Indian shipping, writes Shirish Nadkarni, India Correspondent.
  • Doubt cast on privatisation of Sepetiba
    THREE of the world's biggest port developers have told Lloyd's List that they are not interested in the privatisation of the Brazilian port of Sepetiba, throwing doubt on what was intended to be the first container hub to the south of Panama.
  • Spanish yard sale completed
    THE Spanish government has completed the first privatisation of an Astilleros Espa'oles shipyard.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
  • BP forms Valdez joint venture
    BRITISH Petroleum (BP), Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), and Keystone Shipping have formed a joint operation to manage BP's crude shipments from Valdez, Alaska.
  • PSA runs eye over Malta Freeport
    REPRESENTATIVES of Singapore's PSA Corp met Maltese ministers this week to discuss the possibility of collaborating with Malta Freeport.
  • Maltese ferry prices double
    THREE ferries under construction at Malta Shipbuilding will cost more than double the original quote, due to changes in specifications.
  • Row erupts over Jebsens sale
    TWO Norwegian businessmen are suing each other over the sale of a controlling interest in the bulk shipping company Jebsens.
  • Jebsens pool goes ahead despite turmoil
    JEBSENS' Pacific bulk carrier pool will go ahead as planned, despite the turmoil in the Asian economies, according to Paul Lovell at AJ Management in London.
  • Holyman to close UK office
    HOLYMAN, the beleaguered Australian fast ferry operator, is to close its London office at the end of this month.
  • Carnival 13-ship order rumoured
    CARNIVAL Corp is rumoured to be planning a massive newbuilding programme for up to 13 cruiseships.
  • Kandla cyclone damage put at $60m
    INDIAN ministry officials have assessed the cyclone damage to Kandla port at Rs2.5bn ($60m).
  • German railways abandons L'beck purchase
    GERMAN railways DB has decided not to take a 50 per cent shareholding in L'beck port operating company LHG when it is privatised.
  • Hapag-Lloyd lifts volume 30 per cent
    HAPAG-Lloyd achieved a 30 per cent increase in cargo volumes on its traditional liner services between Europe, North America and the Far East in the first months of 1998.
  • South Carolina wins high rating
    THE South Carolina State Ports Authority has received an A1 rating from Moody's Investors Service and an A+ from Standard & Poor's on a $125m bond issue for capital improvements.
  • Brazil bids to double exports
    BRAZIL'S Foreign Trade Association intends to double the country's exports to about $100bn by the year 2002.
  • Teekay raises $73m
    TEEKAY Shipping Corporation has raised $72.6m through a public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • PDV faces grilling on oil spill
    VENEZUELA'S Ministry of the Environment is taking action against state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela over an oil spill early this week.
  • More countries cut oil production
    IRAN and Kuwait have joined the bid to boost sagging oil prices by cutting production.
  • Ugland receives mbo offer for drydocks
    UGLAND International Holdings (UIH) has welcomed a management buy-out approach from two directors of Swansea Dry Docks (SDD).

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Lua Cheng Eng and Tim Rhein: growth and logistics. The major shipping line created from the merger of NOL and APL is aiming to achieve further growth, also in the field of logistics.
Maritime
  • Lykes improves North Atlantic link.
  • Grand Alliance changes its schedule.
  • NWA upgrades trans-Pacific service.
  • Hanjin adds ship to Asia-North America service.
  • Alliance by Aliança, Columbus and P&O Nedlloyd. The three shipping lines have entered a strategic alliance in the North-South American trade.
  • POL goes multipurpose to Asia.
  • Grimaldi/Fincantieri christen ship.
  • Yangming will build 15 boxships.
  • TBS is expanding its fleet.
  • Transamerica Leasing: new structure.
  • Norasia has two new boxships.
  • Irish Continental buys Eurofeeders.
Ports and Terminals
  • The question of hub ports was a topic discussed at TOC 98 in Antwerp.
  • Long Beach decides for box facility.
  • ECT plans to boost its capacity.
  • HHLA records good 1997 results.
  • Georgia Ports looks to the future.
  • Kalmar receives major orders.
  • Salalah will open in November.
Aviation
  • United starts Munich service.
  • SAS will fly Stockholm-Chicago.
  • Emirates is still serving Bangkok.
  • Swissair adds new destinations. SIA has good 1997 figures and a relaxed outlook despite the crisis.
  • ANZ/LH introduce joint flights.
  • European airports are far too expensive. A new study on the cost of using Europe's airports reveals enormous differences.
  • KLM records excellent 1997 result.
  • LH Cargo decentralises operations.
  • Boeing will cease MD-11 production.
Forwarding
  • Panalpina makes a quantum leap, doubling its profits in 1997.
  • Grincor takes over Griffin.
  • Beijing KWE gains Chinese licence.
  • Nittsu sets up Thai warehouse.
  • Schenker aims to grow in Americas.
Far East
  • NYK finalises its merger with Showa.
  • SCI/XCL start a new feeder service.
  • MTL is moving into China.
  • Yamato targets repair logistics.
East Med
  • The Israeli port authority intends to upgrade Ashdod and Haifa.
  • Cyprus operators urge the government to eliminate substandard tonnage.
Middle East
  • DPA now ranks tenth among the top ten container ports worldwide.
  • Sultan Qaboos' throughput rose considerably in 1997.
Latin America
  • APL blankets Latin American market.
  • Dominican Republic has port plans.
  • Continental acquires stake in COPA.
  • CF forms joint venture in Mexico.
Africa
  • Namibia appeals to Rotterdam for help to upgrade the port of Walvis Bay. The country also intends to commercialise airports and roads.
Uk and Ireland
  • 1997 meant record throughput for the port of Aberdeen.
  • The Irish port of Drogheda is implementing a major expansion project.
Canada/USA
  • AEI Canada moves its national headquarters to Pearson airport.
  • Air Canada celebreates 40 years in Switzerland.
  • CN, IC and KCSR form a 15-year marketing alliance.
  • The port of Tacoma had its best year so far in 1997.

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 12, 1998
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Port of Civitavecchia: Cruise passenger numbers up 10.8% in the third quarter; cargo holdups and ro-ro traffic decline.
Civitavecchia
In the first nine months of 2026 the port system, with Fiumicino and Gaeta, closed at 9.84 million tonnes (-1.3%)
In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
Marseille
Net profit tripled. The fleet transported a record number of containers.
Ports of Naples and Salerno saw container throughput growth in the second quarter.
Naples
283,000 TEUs were handled (+7.8%). Total freight increased by 4.7%. Ro-ro traffic slowed and cruise traffic declined.
Evergreen and WHL post strong quarterly earnings growth
Taipei
The two Taiwanese companies have ordered 83,300 and 110,050 new containers respectively.
Terminal Operators Face Off: HHLA Slows in Third Quarter, ICTSI Accelerates
Hamburg/Manila
The German company saw an 8.5% drop in container traffic. ICTSI reported an 8.1% increase (-1.8% on a like-for-like basis).
Port of Hamburg: Container throughput stable in third quarter
Hamburg
Bulk cargo decline. In the first nine months of 2026, traffic amounted to 84.5 million tons (-2.6%).
Fincantieri's orders totaled €3.57 billion in the third quarter, up 180%.
Trieste
Revenues down 6% to €2.02 billion, but EBITDA rises 7% to €161 million.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hamburg
Average freight rate rises by 27.9% and supports the results of the German company, which further improves its annual estimates
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
Seoul
During the period the fleet transported 1.1 million containers (+8.4%)
The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
The Ligurian port system with Liguria International at Logitrans in Istanbul
Istanbul
Services and projects highlighted to strengthen logistics connections between Turkey and Southern Europe
Boluda Towage acquires Ecuadorian towing company Cititug.
Valencia
The transaction includes the transfer of ownership of five tugboats
Port of Los Angeles Sets Container Traffic Record for October
Los Angeles
In the first ten months of 2026, 9.11 million TEUs were handled (+5.1%)
In 2027, the port of Ravenna expects 365,000 cruise passengers.
Ravenna
To date, 115 cruise ship calls are scheduled
Giosuè Vezzuto appointed CEO of RINA Services
Genoa
Finnlines' quarterly financial results show strong growth.
Helsinki
Revenues increased by 26.2% in the July-September period. Profit increased by 81.6%.
The Port of Tarragona has won the ESPO Award 2026.
Brussels
The area surrounding the Port Authority headquarters has become a sustainable, resilient and intergenerational space
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by +18.5%
Zagreb
Regular service passengers remained stable, while cruise passengers increased by 6.2%.
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, a meeting with Raffaele Fitto on the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
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