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October 14, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PCL looks to feedering, logistics for growth
    Home-grown line diversifying beyond traditional dry bulk shipping activities
  • APL to leave transpacific group TWRA at year-end
  • Logistics seminar to focus on solutions
  • China to open up shipping sector
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL puts off int'l flights at request of potential investors
    Philippine national carrier waiting for results of due diligence studies
  • US aircraft lessor may not buy 100-seat jets
  • Deutsche Bank to buy over Boullioun from Sumitomo Trust
  • Italy may need to revise plan for new airport: EU
  • Chrysler turns in record third-quarter profits
Features
  • System takes blame for substandard ships
    The problem is caused by substandard players in all sectors of the industry combined
Columns
  • The hotly debated issue of a global pay standard for seamen

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PCL looks to feedering, logistics for growth
    Home-grown line diversifying beyond traditional dry bulk shipping activities
  • APL to leave transpacific group TWRA at year-end
  • Logistics seminar to focus on solutions
  • China to open up shipping sector
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL puts off int'l flights at request of potential investors
    Philippine national carrier waiting for results of due diligence studies
  • US aircraft lessor may not buy 100-seat jets
  • Deutsche Bank to buy over Boullioun from Sumitomo Trust
  • Italy may need to revise plan for new airport: EU
  • Chrysler turns in record third-quarter profits
Features
  • System takes blame for substandard ships
    The problem is caused by substandard players in all sectors of the industry combined
Columns
  • The hotly debated issue of a global pay standard for seamen

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PCL looks to feedering, logistics for growth
    Home-grown line diversifying beyond traditional dry bulk shipping activities
  • APL to leave transpacific group TWRA at year-end
  • Logistics seminar to focus on solutions
  • China to open up shipping sector
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL puts off int'l flights at request of potential investors
    Philippine national carrier waiting for results of due diligence studies
  • US aircraft lessor may not buy 100-seat jets
  • Deutsche Bank to buy over Boullioun from Sumitomo Trust
  • Italy may need to revise plan for new airport: EU
  • Chrysler turns in record third-quarter profits
Features
  • System takes blame for substandard ships
    The problem is caused by substandard players in all sectors of the industry combined
Columns
  • The hotly debated issue of a global pay standard for seamen

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PCL looks to feedering, logistics for growth
    Home-grown line diversifying beyond traditional dry bulk shipping activities
  • APL to leave transpacific group TWRA at year-end
  • Logistics seminar to focus on solutions
  • China to open up shipping sector
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL puts off int'l flights at request of potential investors
    Philippine national carrier waiting for results of due diligence studies
  • US aircraft lessor may not buy 100-seat jets
  • Deutsche Bank to buy over Boullioun from Sumitomo Trust
  • Italy may need to revise plan for new airport: EU
  • Chrysler turns in record third-quarter profits
Features
  • System takes blame for substandard ships
    The problem is caused by substandard players in all sectors of the industry combined
Columns
  • The hotly debated issue of a global pay standard for seamen

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong announces August trade figures
  • Ex-chairman of Mitsui OSK Lines dies
  • TACA to meet on conference transformation
  • TMM sees 1H gross profit rise
  • PSA Corp gains People Developer Standard
  • AAT anticipates closer ties with HACTL
  • Cargolux set to lease back Atlas aircraft
  • AMR changes focus

Cargowebweb site
OCTOBER 13, 1998
  • ECT - Port Authority joint venture plan tabled again
  • Growing doubts over Betuwe line
  • New web site Roadway Express
  • Operating income American Freightways up 1,3 percent
  • American Airlines disappointed about Open Skies failure

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • APL to quit TWRA, citing deregulation
  • House plan slaps punitive tariffs on EU
  • US loses appeal on saving sea turtles
  • IMF accord on again, off again
  • Brazil takes steps to curb imports
  • Customs seizes 4,500 pounds of cocaine in New Orleans from Liberian ship
  • Mexico launches dumping probe on U.S. beef and cattle
  • Carolina Power & Light signs Ryder Logistics to handle distribution
  • Zanzibar to establish free-port zones
  • Bulgaria wants foreign investors to help improve infrastructure
Transportation
  • Combining computer networks takes time, work
  • Russians to postpone rail tariff challenge
  • Air France opens major freight depot
  • Expert : Logistics companies don't understand their customers
  • JOC index falls 5.39% in week
  • TTX chief optimistic on intermodal prospects
Maritime
  • US box lessors win round in suit against Venezuela
  • Rail link to New York port nearing reality, officials say
  • Malaysia transport conglomerate derailed
  • Transport alliances advance in Europe
  • Europe's ECU Line to open US offices

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • APL to quit TWRA, citing deregulation
  • House plan slaps punitive tariffs on EU
  • US loses appeal on saving sea turtles
  • IMF accord on again, off again
  • Brazil takes steps to curb imports
  • Customs seizes 4,500 pounds of cocaine in New Orleans from Liberian ship
  • Mexico launches dumping probe on U.S. beef and cattle
  • Carolina Power & Light signs Ryder Logistics to handle distribution
  • Zanzibar to establish free-port zones
  • Bulgaria wants foreign investors to help improve infrastructure
Transportation
  • Combining computer networks takes time, work
  • Russians to postpone rail tariff challenge
  • Air France opens major freight depot
  • Expert : Logistics companies don't understand their customers
  • JOC index falls 5.39% in week
  • TTX chief optimistic on intermodal prospects
Maritime
  • US box lessors win round in suit against Venezuela
  • Rail link to New York port nearing reality, officials say
  • Malaysia transport conglomerate derailed
  • Transport alliances advance in Europe
  • Europe's ECU Line to open US offices

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • APL to quit TWRA, citing deregulation
  • House plan slaps punitive tariffs on EU
  • US loses appeal on saving sea turtles
  • IMF accord on again, off again
  • Brazil takes steps to curb imports
  • Customs seizes 4,500 pounds of cocaine in New Orleans from Liberian ship
  • Mexico launches dumping probe on U.S. beef and cattle
  • Carolina Power & Light signs Ryder Logistics to handle distribution
  • Zanzibar to establish free-port zones
  • Bulgaria wants foreign investors to help improve infrastructure
Transportation
  • Combining computer networks takes time, work
  • Russians to postpone rail tariff challenge
  • Air France opens major freight depot
  • Expert : Logistics companies don't understand their customers
  • JOC index falls 5.39% in week
  • TTX chief optimistic on intermodal prospects
Maritime
  • US box lessors win round in suit against Venezuela
  • Rail link to New York port nearing reality, officials say
  • Malaysia transport conglomerate derailed
  • Transport alliances advance in Europe
  • Europe's ECU Line to open US offices

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • APL to Resign from TWRA
  • K Line Works Out East Med Feeder Network
  • Sea-Land Wins Contract for Rice to Indonesia

urgente online pressweb site
  • "La importancia de la logística exprés en el sector de alta tecnología"
  • CC.OO. exige un acuerdo marco en el conjunto de puertos españoles
  • Ampliada la financiación para la variante ferroviaria de Castellón
  • La Administración estadounidense multa a United y Lufthansa
  • El Parlamento Europeo impulsa la telemática en los camiones
  • El puerto de Cartagena mueve 10 millones de toneladas de registro bruto de buques

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Minister for road development cess on automobile units
  • 10 pc 'safeguard' import duty on carbon black
  • India venue for int'l arbitration
  • CLE sponsors marketing team overseas to boost exports
  • WTC-TWTC seminar today
  • Coffee crop set to touch new high
  • PHDCCI suggests ECGC cover for exports to Russian Federation
  • New Zealand for closer ties with India in wool sector
  • Business incubation centre in IIT Delhi
  • Trade on the Web
  • Paradip Port Trust begins dredging operations
  • Uptrend in handicraft exports
  • Tuticorin Port staff stir continues

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Evergreen chairman confirms Med and Europe expansion plans
  • Grindrod gets a hand in Maputo privatisation project
  • New Spoornet system measures performance levels
  • Exporters' Club AGM
  • Maersk SA 'founder' moves on to Malaysia
  • Millennium expo
  • New Maersk SA m.d. sees landside operations as next logical step
  • IRISL holds CIS rates
  • Lesotho issue raises questions over marine insurance cover
  • SCL and Delmas to operate West Africa services separately
  • Mpumalanga coal moves to PE via Maputo
  • Safmarine will continue on merger and alliance trail to improve economies
  • New information network offers access to 3,5m traders worldwide
  • PRC comes on strong at Saitex
  • See red!
  • Trophy transport demands special expertise
  • Hungry African market laps up local goods
  • Namibia gets serious about export promotion with new tax incentive scheme
  • Djibouti goes out of its way to fulfil Ethiopia's needs
  • Acosta appointed to the board
  • Lufthansa plans to buy 42 new aircraft
  • Port of Coega gets another customer
  • South American expo scheduled
  • Maritime attorneys open CT office
  • Rennies expands Durban perishable facilities
  • Safren earnings rise by 17% in difficult trading conditions
  • 'Gracious old lady' gets a facelift
  • Retreat from free trade is unlikely as recession fears loom
  • Durban simulator brings MIPS operators up to speed
  • Finnish office closes the loop
  • P&O Ports acquires stevedoring businesses
  • ACSA spells out plans for more warehousing and office space at JIA
  • Air Madagascar adds cargo capacity

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • APL to quit Pacific conference
    APL is leaving the Transpacific Westbound Rate Agreement to prepare for a deregulated market.
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers in strike vote
    Seafarers in the 22-ship Royal Fleet Auxiliary have voted more than six to one in favour of industrial action over pay. If the action goes ahead it would be the first time in the 90-year history of the UK's naval support service that its ships have been stopped.
  • South Korean shipbuilding bounces back
    A bullish view of South Korea's shipbuilding prospects has been delivered by Daewoo Securities.
  • NYK set for Showa Line operations
    NIPPON Yusen Kaisha has created a new department at its head office in Tokyo in order to take over the tramp and short-haul operations from Showa Line, with which it merged at the start of October, writes Kazuo Takita, Tokyo Correspondent.
  • Still no payout 11 years after Do'a Paz disaster
    Eleven years after about 4,000 passengers died in what has become known as the world's worst peacetime maritime disaster, not a single cent has been paid in damages to the heirs and survivors of the tragedy.
  • Chaplain calls for better crew welfare
    Conditions for Third World seafarers are not improving, Missions to Seamen Port Kembla chaplain Lance Puckeridge said at the launch of of the 'Ship Safe' report in Australia recently.
  • VLCC demolition boosts market
    A recent very large crude carrier scrap sale will act as a catalyst for the sale of three other large tankers drifting towards demolition, shipbrokers said yesterday The sale of the Bergesen's 1973-built VLCC Berge Duke was the "yardstick the market has been looking for", a source said.
  • Norasia to expand transatlantic service
    NORASIA is expanding its transatlantic service again with the introduction of a fourth ship from next month, and reconfiguring the service to include Mediterranean calls.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 13, 1998
  • New seafarer survey planned
    A THIRD analysis of global seafarer supply and demand is to be carried out next year, to reflect a millennium head count.
  • APL resigns from TWRA
    APL has resigned its membership of the TWRA, citing deregulation and declining effectiveness as reasons.
  • Passenger volume drops at Stena Line
    STENA Line has suffered a four per cent drop in passenger volume in the first nine months of the year.
  • Sweden to link aid with productivity
    SWEDEN is to link aid to its shipping companies to the ability of owners and trade unions to agree cost effective working conditions.
  • Philippine Coast Guard to monitor safety
    THE Philippines government has assigned the country's Coast Guard to oversee maritime safety rules for Philippine-flag vessels on inter-island trade.
  • ILU underwriting hits negative cashflow
    CASHFLOW is negative in all three underwriting classes - hull, cargo and aviation - according to ILU chairman, Stephen Redmond.
  • ERS starts Rotterdam-Warsaw rail shuttle
    EUROPEAN Rail Shuttle, the Rotterdam-based rail operator, will start a joint rail shuttle on October 17 between Rotterdam and Warsaw.
  • Cable-layer deal to be signed next month
    A US internet cable company expects to sign a $700m deal for up to 23 cable laying vessels with one of three South Korean shipyards next month.
  • Auckland orders Finnish straddle carriers
    NINE new straddle carriers valued at more than NZ$9m ($4.76m) have been ordered for the Port of Auckland.
  • Poor seamanship blamed for ferry loss
    POOR seamanship and failure of the assigned government agency to enforce marine safety rules have been blamed on the sinking of the Philippine ferry Princess of the Orient.
  • NOL refuses to comment on rail sale
    NEPTUNE Orient Line has refused to comment on US reports that it is looking for a buyer for the North American rail network contained in its APL unit.
  • Silja Line assesses prospects for ferry route
    SILJA Line could spin off its ferry business between Vaasa in Finland and Ume' in Sweden into a separate company next year, when duty free sales end on the route.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Good work undermined, says ACOS
    The shipping industry is not in a position to bear the additional costs that the current situation on the Sydney waterfront is imposing on it, according to the chief executive of the Australian Chamber of Shipping Ltd, John Jenkins.
    Mr Jenkins told DCN yesterday the situation had resulted in extensive waiting time for a berth and extremely low working rates when alongside.
    This, in turn, affected forward schedules and working arrangements in other ports, he said.
    "Notably it is Sydney and Sydney only, but the whole of Australia is affected," Mr Jenkins said.
  • Govt, Opposition positions still unclear
    With speculation mounting about whether Mark Vaile will retain his Transport and Regional Development Ministry, government sources close to the minister confirmed yesterday he was keen to retain his portfolio.
    Sources said, however, that on the eve of coalition meetings scheduled for today to decide the new ministry make-up, it was impossible to say with any certainty whether Mr Vaile would either be reappointed as Transport Minister or transferred to another portfolio.
    Regarding newspaper reports suggesting that Mr Vaile may swap portfolios with Primary Industries and Energy Minister John Anderson, one source said if that proved to be the case -- given that transport issues were central to much of the policy formulation task in PI&E -- the expertise both ministers had gained would dovetail neatly with their new areas of responsibility.
  • Farmers stiffen Westrail sale opposition
    One of Westrail's biggest freight customers this week stepped up efforts to derail the Western Australian government's proposed privatisation of Westrail's freight division, providing fresh evidence that the state's grain growers vehemently oppose the sell-off.
    The evidence came as new doubts were cast as to whether the sale, first announced by the government in July, would proceed past the investigation stage.
    The Western Australian Farmers Federation said a phone poll run over the weekend, in which more than 550 farmers responded, had found that WA farmers had overwhelmingly voted to oppose the sale.
  • Trawler awaits salvage decision
    Efforts to contain the effects of the oil spill from the sunken trawler Dong Won 529 off Stewart Island will focus on assessing the toll on wildlife, according to the New Zealand Maritime Safety Authority.
    Authority spokesperson Fiona Cassidy said while there had been no reports of wildlife directly affected by the spill, it could take a few days for them to turn up.
    Of particular concern to authorities is the rare Stewart Island dotterell of which only 100 birds remain.
    Bad weather has hampered the search for wildlife casualties, but aerial, boat and foot teams are hoping to scour the area when the weather improves.

Marine Linkweb site
OCTOBER 13, 1998
  • Finland Rejects Proposed Merchant Fleet Subsidy
    The Finnish government reportedly rejected a communications ministry proposal to subsidize shipping companies by approximately $36.7 million a year, raising protests from the industry which believes it will be unable to compete.
  • Brazil Mulls Retaliation To U.S. Fines On Its Ships
    Brazil is reportedly considering retaliating against fines being imposed by the U.S. against Brazilian ships calling at U.S. ports but does not want to escalate the dispute yet.
  • Szczecin Shipyard Signs $120 Million Dutch Deal
    Stocznia Szczecinska and Dutch shipowner Spleithoff Bevrachtinskantoor have reportedly signed a contract worth more than $120 million for the construction of four ships.
  • Petromin Shipper To Sell Two Vessels
    Romania's Maritime and Commodities Exchange reportedly intends to hold a registered offer auction to sell a cargo vessel and a catamaran owned by shipping company Petromin.
  • CDI Wins U.S. Government Contract
    CDI Corp.'s CDI Marine Group division has been awarded a contract for phase II development, detail design, prototype fabrication and testing of a Joint Modular Lighter System (JMLS) for the U.S. government.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
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
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
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