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BRIEFS
February 14, 1998
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese ports aided by railway
  • Container equipment manufacturers merge
  • Roehlig UK launches new service to Laos
  • MISC goes "on Safari"
  • MES deliver newbuilding
  • SEITRANS launches new Qingdao/Shimonoseki route
  • Expanding Polar Air relocates to Miami
  • Atlas finances Boeing purchase
  • Alliance gets new Atlanta boss
  • Mercury Air Cargo to become largest at LA
  • Skavsta airport sees freight traffic grow 305 per cent

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 1998
  • Rapid increase in transport's Internet interest
  • Battle for biggest German logistic company and rail forwarder's future
  • Perhaps military air space for Schiphol
  • Hutchinson set for expansion in Europe
  • New European distribution for Arrow
  • Once more long waiting periods on East European borders

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Asian meltdown forces TSK to cut sailings
  • Consultation on rate hike to start Feb. 23
  • EU to negotiate maritime pacts with China, India
  • EU opens proceedings in WTO on US port fee
  • Cargo charges in Manila to be raised

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 1998
  • APL, TMM upgrading Asia-Mexico service
  • Govt likely to lift controls on oilseeds trade
  • Clearance of Import cargo against DEPB credit lauded
  • India, Canada for better trade relations
  • CII plans 2-day NeTRANSAC
  • More domestic units allowed marine exports to EU
  • Stress on quality, safety assurances
  • New Delhi to host tools exhibition
  • ITE India pact with Egyptian firm
  • Industrial sector recovery well on path, says CMIE
  • Cotton yarn exporters seek further Re. depreciation
  • RBI extends DVP system nationwide

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Intertanko gets tough on ISM
    AT least 90% of the world's tankers are expected to comply with tough new maritime safety regulations by the July 1 deadline, according to the International Association of Independent Tanker Own-ers (Intertanko).
  • CMA-CGM may merge companies
    CMA-CGM group is considering merging its two main operating com-panies, east-west container operator Compagnie Maritime d'Affretement and north-south specialist Compagnie Generale Maritime.
  • New look for China Shipping
    CHINA Shipping Group has unveiled its first series of rationalisation moves following last year's merger activities.
  • USCG signs 'historic' spill response pact with industry
    THE US Coast Guard (USCG) and the Spill Control Association of America entered into what the association labelled "an historic agreement" during the group's annual meeting in Las Vegas.
  • Indonesian ships to meet ISM deadline
    INDONESIAN shipowners have angrily denied accusations that most of their ocean-going tonnage will face a worldwide ban after the International Safety Management (ISM) Code implementation deadline of July 1.
  • Cargo cash backing evaporating
    AS Indonesia slips into political chaos, financial backing for cargo flows is evaporating in the troubled archipelago.
  • Riga warned on Latvian Shipping sale
    LAVINIA Corporation, one of two short-listed firms vying to buy a significant stake in the Latvian Shipping Company, has said that any late changes to the tendering competition will be "very negative" for the government's privatisation plans.
  • Suicide at Korean shipyard
    A SOUTH Korean shipyard worker died yesterday after setting himself on fire in support of a cancelled general strike that found little backing from the public and little support from unions, according to a Reuters report from Seoul.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 13, 1998
  • Bonn slammed for delaying tax reforms
    GERMAN shipping interests have criticised the government for its decision to delay shipping tax reform until after the general election in September.
  • Scrapping boom 'will boost capesize market'
    A DRAMATIC increase in the number of capesize carriers being scrapped will boost the market, according to P&O's bulk shipping chief, Karl Timmerman
  • Precious forecasts poor first half results
    BANGKOK-based handysize bulker operator Precious Shipping expects poor results for this year, according to md Khalid Hashim.
  • Baltimore Marine Industries picks up orders
    BALTIMORE Marine Industries - formerly Bethlehem Steel's Sparrow Point shipyard - has strengthened its orderbook since its acquisition by a New York-based venture capital firm.
  • Owners oppose Philippine rate hike
    FILIPINO shipowners are objecting to the increase in rental rates in government ports put forward by the Philippine Ports Authority in its bid to improve port facilities.
  • China, Taiwan agree straits accord
    CHINA and Taiwan have agreed to allow Evergreen and Yangming ships to sail from Kaohsiung to Chinese ports via third country ports, while Cosco will be allowed similar rights. ended two days of talks in Bangkok today on ways to speed up cross-strait shipping.
  • Danish lines lodge complaint over port ban
    TWO Danish shipping companies have lodged a complaint with Germany's federal competition office requesting the lifting of a ban on the use of the German port of Puttgarden.
  • N&T Argonaut merger wins approval
    SHAREHOLDERS at Nordström & Thulin and Argonaut have given their approval to the merger of the two Stockholm-based companies to form N&T Argonaut.
  • Ecuador's banana exports slip
    EXPORTS of Ecuadorian bananas fell by eight per cent in January compared with the previous year.
  • MUA ordered to halt Melbourne strike
    AUSTRALIA'S highest labour court has told the Maritime Union of Australia to end a two-week strike at Melbourne.
  • South Korean strike called off
    SOUTH Korean unions have called off a nationwide strike at the eleventh hour.
  • Singapore repair capacity 'may be cut'
    SINGAPORE'S crowded shiprepair capacity could be reduced in the next few years, according to the head of Keppel Singmarine.
  • Silja may list profitable ferry division
    JUKKA Suominen, md of the loss-making ferry company Silja Oy, has left the door open for possible future listing of its profitable Silja Line cruise ferry subsidiary.
  • RCCL share issue to raise $111m
    RCCL has unveiled plans raise around $111m through an issue of new shares at a time when its stock is trading just a fraction below its 12-month high in New York and Oslo.
  • Upgrade study for Old Managalore
    A FEASIBILITY study is to be undertaken to identify the possibilities of upgrading facilities in the Old Mangalore Port.
  • Intertanko reaffirms ISM commitment
    INTERTANKO'S executive committee reaffirmed its commitment to the ISM Code at its meeting in Vancouver.
  • Panama imposes draft restrictions
    IN response to a severe drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon, the Panama Canal yesterday set its first draft restriction in 14 years.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Lykes Lines devrait renouer avec le profit dès 1998
    "Ne craignez-vous pas qu'en vous alliant avec APL/(NOL)/MOL, vous avez pactisé avec le diable? Dès la fin de l'année, ces deux membres de la New World Alliance et leur partenaire Hyundai vont lancer leur propre service sur l'AN et nul n'ignore que les"Alliances" n'ont rien de plus pressé que de dominer les trafics et d'éliminer les acteurs de moindre importance. A terme, Lykes Lines ne court-il pas un gros risque?" Réponse de Frank Halliwell, le CEO de Lykes Lines: "Nous ne sommes pas un acteur secondaire, nous contrôlons notre destinée et, en fait, sur l'Atlantique, nous sommes plus importants que les global carriers. De plus, ces armements allaient quand même rentrer dans le trafic et s'ils l'avaient fait avec une capacité de 4.000 TEU par semaine, ils auraient démoli le marché. Nous avons opté pour une solution rationnelle"...
  • Danzas adopte un nouveau plan de réorientation stratégique
    Danzas s'attend pour 1997 à une amélioration du résultat net, et ce grâce aux mesures prises ces deux dernières années dans le cadre de la réorientation du groupe. Ces mesures commencent à porter leurs fruits, mais la direction de Danzas a désormais décidé de poursuivre cette réorientation stratégique. Le but est d'accroître sensiblement la rentabilité et d'augmenter la valeur de l'entreprise pour l'actionnaire (shareholder value). Un nouveau programme quinquennal a été élaboré dans ce contexte. C'est ce qu'a annoncé le quartier général du groupe suisse. Les mesures les plus radicales sont à attendre dans le secteur de la messagerie.
  • CGM rejoint Delmas/SCL/DAL sur l'océan Indien et l'Afrique de l'Est
    Pour la desserte des îles de l'océan Indien et de l'Afrique orientale, le groupe CMA-CGM va joindre ses forces à celles de SCL, Delmas et DAL, qui coopèrent déjà sur cette route. L'accord prend effet début mars. Il se traduit notamment par l'abandon de l'escale de Dar-es-Salaam, qui sera désormais desservi en transhipment via l'Afrique du Sud (par l'intermédiaire de SAECS), et par l'introduction d'un navire de CGM dans le service containérisé exploité par ses nouveaux partenaires. Le rapprochement est expliqué de part et d'autre par la volonté de rationaliser les moyens mis en œuvre et d'améliorer l'offre de service.
  • Sally UK pousse Silja dans les chiffres rouges
    Pour la sixième année consécutive, Silja Oy A/B, la société-mère de Silja Line et Sally UK, a conclu l'année sur un déficit suite aux résultats exécrables de sa filiale britannique. Rappelons que Sally UK est le propriétaire du port de Ramsgate et exploite le service entre Ostende et Ramsgate avec Holyman. Afin de protéger le nom Silja, le holding sera rebaptisé en Neptun Maritime.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Now Maersk considers alternatives to New York
  • Panama Canal: handling lethal cargo
  • One set of container storage yards
  • Menlo Logistics to run Nike's Europe distribution
  • UPS unit, 2 India firms in logistics services deal
  • Mexican venture seen not altering grain trade
  • Teamsters settle with remaining truckers
  • Officials to expand inquiry of repair firm
  • Outlook uncertain for dry cargo market
  • Lawyers support Hanjin captain
  • Plunge in China's vessel scrapping alarms shipowners

Traffic Worldweb site
  • The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the less-than-truckload industry have embraced five years of labor peace in record speed. In the earliest conclusion to a national trucking contract since Jimmy Hoffa negotiated the first National Master Freight Agreement in 1960, the Teamsters union and management negotiators for four long-haul LTL carriers reached a tentative five-year agreement seven weeks before the expiration of the current pact.
  • Key lawmakers are squabbling over how fast the Senate should move on legislation reauthorizing the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act. Senators in favor of maximizing the amount of money that can be spent on highways and mass transit are pushing for immediate action on an ISTEA bill, while proponents of a smaller proposal want to wait until new budget estimates come out in April.
  • Two shipper groups, tired of fighting uphill battles against creeping rate hikes from a 50-year-old classification system they say is stacked against them, are urging the Surface Transportation Board to pull antitrust immunity from the National Classification Committee. But NASSTRAC and the healthcare conference did throw a bone to the NCC. They identified several services now performed by NCC that are worthy of continuing and do not require antitrust immunity.
  • Illinois Central Corp. agreed to be acquired by Canadian National Railway, continuing the spate of rail combinations. A CN-IC combination would create a martini-glass-shaped system, IC's north-south line providing the stem. The two together would form an 18,700-mile system whose $3.7 billion (U.S.) annual revenue would make it the fifth-largest railroad in North America, assuming the division of Conrail is completed.
  • Maersk Line plans to make another dent in the African trade by going back to its roots - carrying breakbulk cargo. While most ocean carriers these days are figuring out ways to put more things into containers and more containers on ships, Maersk - which has launched some of the biggest containerships built - has started a new service from the U.S. Gulf to West Africa that includes breakbulk commodities. Other carrier executives say this is just the start of Maersk's ambitious expansion plans.
  • The "other" Dutch airline has become a wholly owned subsidiary of its chief rival. Martinair Holland was bought by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. KLM, which already owned 50 percent of the company, bought out the remaining 50 percent of shares from Royal Nedlloyd N.V. Martinair expects few changes from the new ownership arrangement, noting that holding on to its autonomy is central to the deal. As far as cargo goes, Martinair believes it is "the" Dutch airline.
  • Warehouses are not just for inventory storage anymore. That is the not-exactly-shocking conclusion of Professor Dale Rogers, director of the Center for Logistics Management at the University of Nevada-Reno. Over the past five years, according to a new study by Rogers, the public warehousing industry has broadened its horizons beyond merely providing storage space. The study is based on interviews with third-party logistics providers, warehouse customers and industry experts.
  • The FAA will have more than 200 mission-critical computer systems ready for the century date change by the end of this year, Federal Aviation Administrator Jane F. Garvey said at a congressional hearing. The initial assessment of all mission-critical systems - including air traffic control - was completed by Feb. 3, Garvey said. In addition, FAA has appointed a Y2K program manager, Raymond A. Long, who has been overseeing the effort to fix year 2000 bugs in the administration's air traffic systems.
  • Even though Canadian National Railway has the cash to take over the Illinois Central, both it and Canadian Pacific Railway are the poor cousins of the North American rail industry, according to a report by the IBI Group commissioned by the carriers. The report was released in the wake of CN's and CP's announcements that they each made healthy profits in 1997. In spite of that, the report concludes they have a long way to go to catch up with their U.S. counterparts.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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