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BRIEFS

May 15, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

India plans 5 free ports specialising in different areas
They are Nhava Sheva, Mormugao, Visakhapatnam, New Mangalore and Tuticorin
UK P&I Club sees falls in claims above US$100,000 for tankers
US academy to help set up Philippine maritime school
Tanker orders may increase this year: Clarkson
11 drown in two boat accidents in Philippines

Air and Land Transport

SIA to decide today on order for up to 10 ultra long range A340s
Aircraft will enable carrier to reap benefits of S'pore-US open skies accord
Boeing meeting demand for 737 replacement parts
US to adopt new airline safety inspection system
Air NZ sells 5 B747s to Virgin
Lufthansa challenges EU's attempt to regulate international alliances

Features

Snaky nightmare for tankers
Potential for disaster along the strategic waterway winding through Istanbul worries Turkey's authorities

Columns

Collision highlights ships' inadequate manning levels

Shipping Times

Shipping News

India plans 5 free ports specialising in different areas
They are Nhava Sheva, Mormugao, Visakhapatnam, New Mangalore and Tuticorin
UK P&I Club sees falls in claims above US$100,000 for tankers
US academy to help set up Philippine maritime school
Tanker orders may increase this year: Clarkson
11 drown in two boat accidents in Philippines

Air and Land Transport

SIA to decide today on order for up to 10 ultra long range A340s
Aircraft will enable carrier to reap benefits of S'pore-US open skies accord
Boeing meeting demand for 737 replacement parts
US to adopt new airline safety inspection system
Air NZ sells 5 B747s to Virgin
Lufthansa challenges EU's attempt to regulate international alliances

Features

Snaky nightmare for tankers
Potential for disaster along the strategic waterway winding through Istanbul worries Turkey's authorities

Columns

Collision highlights ships' inadequate manning levels

Shipping Times

Shipping News

India plans 5 free ports specialising in different areas
They are Nhava Sheva, Mormugao, Visakhapatnam, New Mangalore and Tuticorin
UK P&I Club sees falls in claims above US$100,000 for tankers
US academy to help set up Philippine maritime school
Tanker orders may increase this year: Clarkson
11 drown in two boat accidents in Philippines

Air and Land Transport

SIA to decide today on order for up to 10 ultra long range A340s
Aircraft will enable carrier to reap benefits of S'pore-US open skies accord
Boeing meeting demand for 737 replacement parts
US to adopt new airline safety inspection system
Air NZ sells 5 B747s to Virgin
Lufthansa challenges EU's attempt to regulate international alliances

Features

Snaky nightmare for tankers
Potential for disaster along the strategic waterway winding through Istanbul worries Turkey's authorities

Columns

Collision highlights ships' inadequate manning levels

Shipping Times

Shipping News

India plans 5 free ports specialising in different areas
They are Nhava Sheva, Mormugao, Visakhapatnam, New Mangalore and Tuticorin
UK P&I Club sees falls in claims above US$100,000 for tankers
US academy to help set up Philippine maritime school
Tanker orders may increase this year: Clarkson
11 drown in two boat accidents in Philippines

Air and Land Transport

SIA to decide today on order for up to 10 ultra long range A340s
Aircraft will enable carrier to reap benefits of S'pore-US open skies accord
Boeing meeting demand for 737 replacement parts
US to adopt new airline safety inspection system
Air NZ sells 5 B747s to Virgin
Lufthansa challenges EU's attempt to regulate international alliances

Features

Snaky nightmare for tankers
Potential for disaster along the strategic waterway winding through Istanbul worries Turkey's authorities

Columns

Collision highlights ships' inadequate manning levels

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New cranes for HDP Ports Port of Hamburg at International Intermodal Expo in PPA to start accepting improvement proposals again APL announces Atlas Maritime as Brazil agent Colombo port struggles to handle increased capacity JAL downgraded by Moody's Malaysia Airlines to cut routes Washington and Brussels at odds on alliances CargoRMS unveiled

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MAY 14, 1998
Deutsche Post imitates TNT Post Nedlloyd rate stable after reduced loss Increase New York ondock rail terminal Problems with shipping agricultural products in Poland Exemption for football supporters at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hopes for profit and three years peace among port labor force

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers, unions talk; move isolates railroads
Strategies readied for 1999 dock talks
US approves software to India despite sanctions
Banking bill battle now shifts to Senate
Uruguay sets course to become gateway to Mercosur trade bloc
Uruguay touts role in US-Mercosur trade
Philips awards $30 million contract to Redwood Systems
OfficeMax to open a new Las Vegas distribution center
Nairobi near securing East Africa's air cargo hub: report
Insurance claim blocked on late Grateful Dead star Jerry Garcia
US to appeal WTO ruling against sea turtle law
Congress trims road bill amid Clinton veto threat
Panama Canal draft limit raised to 36.5 feet
Report: Lufthansa Cargo AG sees 7% - 8% growth in '99
EU and Canada to sign agreement on standards
AEI, United take two new O'Hare spots
RPS selects new chief financial officer

Transportation

Clinton, citing labor language, withdraws support for measure to add Customs officers
Amtrak deal with CSX, NS may boost freight on Northeast routes
CSXT opens bulk cargo service to Gulf Coast
Multimodal business shows revenue rise after German rail system investment
STB sets June date to hear arguments on Conrail breakup
Rip Watson's Inside Talk

Maritime

China to expand container-rate monitoring system
US maritime beef with China shows no sign of ending
Evergreen bolsters Australian presence
Columbus ship still under union boycott in LA
India's New Mangalore reintroduces box handling
Britain to sell Belfast port, calming waters for privatization of remaining state-owned facilities
Singapore's PSA opens 2nd China box venture
Titanic's birthplace unwilling to hitch its star to hit film

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers, unions talk; move isolates railroads
Strategies readied for 1999 dock talks
US approves software to India despite sanctions
Banking bill battle now shifts to Senate
Uruguay sets course to become gateway to Mercosur trade bloc
Uruguay touts role in US-Mercosur trade
Philips awards $30 million contract to Redwood Systems
OfficeMax to open a new Las Vegas distribution center
Nairobi near securing East Africa's air cargo hub: report
Insurance claim blocked on late Grateful Dead star Jerry Garcia
US to appeal WTO ruling against sea turtle law
Congress trims road bill amid Clinton veto threat
Panama Canal draft limit raised to 36.5 feet
Report: Lufthansa Cargo AG sees 7% - 8% growth in '99
EU and Canada to sign agreement on standards
AEI, United take two new O'Hare spots
RPS selects new chief financial officer

Transportation

Clinton, citing labor language, withdraws support for measure to add Customs officers
Amtrak deal with CSX, NS may boost freight on Northeast routes
CSXT opens bulk cargo service to Gulf Coast
Multimodal business shows revenue rise after German rail system investment
STB sets June date to hear arguments on Conrail breakup
Rip Watson's Inside Talk

Maritime

China to expand container-rate monitoring system
US maritime beef with China shows no sign of ending
Evergreen bolsters Australian presence
Columbus ship still under union boycott in LA
India's New Mangalore reintroduces box handling
Britain to sell Belfast port, calming waters for privatization of remaining state-owned facilities
Singapore's PSA opens 2nd China box venture
Titanic's birthplace unwilling to hitch its star to hit film

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers, unions talk; move isolates railroads
Strategies readied for 1999 dock talks
US approves software to India despite sanctions
Banking bill battle now shifts to Senate
Uruguay sets course to become gateway to Mercosur trade bloc
Uruguay touts role in US-Mercosur trade
Philips awards $30 million contract to Redwood Systems
OfficeMax to open a new Las Vegas distribution center
Nairobi near securing East Africa's air cargo hub: report
Insurance claim blocked on late Grateful Dead star Jerry Garcia
US to appeal WTO ruling against sea turtle law
Congress trims road bill amid Clinton veto threat
Panama Canal draft limit raised to 36.5 feet
Report: Lufthansa Cargo AG sees 7% - 8% growth in '99
EU and Canada to sign agreement on standards
AEI, United take two new O'Hare spots
RPS selects new chief financial officer

Transportation

Clinton, citing labor language, withdraws support for measure to add Customs officers
Amtrak deal with CSX, NS may boost freight on Northeast routes
CSXT opens bulk cargo service to Gulf Coast
Multimodal business shows revenue rise after German rail system investment
STB sets June date to hear arguments on Conrail breakup
Rip Watson's Inside Talk

Maritime

China to expand container-rate monitoring system
US maritime beef with China shows no sign of ending
Evergreen bolsters Australian presence
Columbus ship still under union boycott in LA
India's New Mangalore reintroduces box handling
Britain to sell Belfast port, calming waters for privatization of remaining state-owned facilities
Singapore's PSA opens 2nd China box venture
Titanic's birthplace unwilling to hitch its star to hit film

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Conference Calls for Japan THC P&O Nedlloyd Trims 1st Quarter Loss Maersk to Launch 'Siam Japan Express' Hutchison Boosts interest in HIT to 88% US Senate Up to Ratify Montreal Protocol BAX Global Opens Own Office in South Korea

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It's Maritime Week in Seattle UPS inks big gains in quarter Continental joins Air China in flight marketing agreement

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El aeropuerto de El Prat tendrá su Centro Aéreo de Carga En suspense la huelga de Correos El abrazo Delta-Finnair se estrecha Europcar introduce el Toyota en su flota Swissair no permite fumar, pero regala chicles con nicotina

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MAY 14, 1998
Evergreen launches North Europe-South America service RBI modifies NBFC norms Textainer announces key promotion Norms for CEA clearance may be eased Steel exporters' forum set up India eyeing East Europe to boost soymeal exports Australian co to invest in Kochi power project Credit Policy needs radical policy change: WTC-DG CTB strike ends; Senior Tug Masters' stir continues

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Clarkson rejects bid overture HORACE Clarkson, said to be the world's largest shipbroker, has rejected an approach from shipping services group Charles Taylor aimed at preparing the way for a '26.5m ($43.3m) takeover bid. Premier Cruises reshuffle TOP management changes are expected to be announced at any moment by Premier Cruises, the six-ship company which specialises in buying up secondhand vessels, writes David Mott. Tanker owners warned of further Asia upset SHIPOWNERS have been warned that the present bullish tanker market could be impeded by any lasting economic problems in Asia. Traditional dirty rate trends changing AS tanker demand looks set to peak this summer for the third consecutive year, traditional dirty trends seem to be fading, writes Emily Redding. Royal Caribbean faces trial over bilge water A US federal judge has ruled that Royal Caribbean Cruises should face trial for allegedly "presenting false statements" during investigation of an alleged at-sea oily bilge water discharge from its 48,563 gt cruiseship Nordic Empress. ISM Code prompts inspection campaign PARIS memorandum countries have singled out International Safety Management Code compliance and older bulk carriers for concentrated port state control inspection campaigns. Trade boost for Mozambique A MAJOR trade boost for Mozambique has been announced with the go-ahead for a $1.3bn aluminium smelter near the port of Maputo. Le Havre driver hurt in crane hold plunge A GANTRY crane driver was in "very serious" condition yesterday after his crane's jib and cabin plunged into the hold of a container vessel during loading operations at Le Havre.

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MAY 14, 1998
Gas oil stolen in Petro Ranger attack ABOUT 4,000 tonnes of gas oil was stolen in the pirate raid on the Petro Ranger, according to a representative of the Vietnamese cargo owner. UP warns of more losses SHAREHOLDERS in the problem-plagued Union Pacific (UP) railroad have been warned the company will post another loss in the second-quarter although congestion is easing. Mild winter boosts Algoma MILD winter conditions kept the Great Lakes open this year and boosted the first quarter results of Ontario-based Algoma. China promises to improve rail transport RAIL authorities in China have pledged to raise the efficiency of the country's freight transport this year. ILU and LIRMA seek nominations ORDINARY members of the ILU and LIRMA are to provide nominations by the end of May for the governing board of the proposed merged association. New 10-berth port for South Korea SOUTH Korea is to build a 10-berth terminal to serve the Daesan Industrial Estate on the west coast at a cost of Won356bn ($255m). Colombo receives equipment boost THE Sri Lanka Ports Authority is to take delivery of more quayside container cranes at Colombo Port's main container facility. KSE/CSSC venture starts next month CHINESE production of Kvaerner Ships Equipment is due to start next month following KSE's creation of a joint venture with CSSC subsidiary Hua Hai Marine Cargo Access Equipment. Brokers form multi-national venture A FOUR-WAY broking joint venture has been set up in Singapore by companies from Asia, Europe and the US to target the petrochemical and vegetable oil sectors. RCCL accused of lying MIAMI-based Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) faces prosecution on a federal charge of lying during a pollution investigation involving the Nordic Princess. Teekay lifts earnings 65 per cent TEEKAY Shipping, the aframax specialist, has reported net earnings of $70.5m, an increase of 65 per cent for the year ended March 31. LR signs emissions agreement with UN LLOYD'S Register (LR) has agreed to co-operate with the UN in promoting the development and implementation of an international greenhouse gas emissions trading system. Korean yards to bid for SCI aframaxes INDIAN government owned Shipping Corporation of India has shortlisted three South Korean shipbuilders to build two 100,000 dwt aframax crude tankers. Mate shot in Thai piracy attack PIRATES attacked a dry cargo vessel off the Thai island of Phuket last weekend, shooting the ship's second mate, and robbing and beating the rest of the all-Lithuanian crew. Commodore Cruises takes Island Holiday NEW Orleans-based Commodore Cruises has taken over New SeaEscape's Finnish-built cruise liner Island Holiday. Orient Lines agrees NCL take-over FORT Lauderdale-based Orient Lines has agreed to be taken over by Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line. Panama banana exports hit PANAMA'S crucial banana exports have fallen 16.6 per cent so far this year, from 1997 totals, due to effects from El Ni'o and a prolonged strike of banana workers. MUA officials face jail AUSTRALIAN Maritime Union officials face possible jail terms after being convicted of contempt during the recent month-long national industrial action.

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Waterfront rows back to court Legal manoeuvring in the waterfront dispute continued in Australia and overseas yesterday. P&O Ports was expected to take action in the supreme court against the Maritime Union of Australia following its inability to stevedore vessels in Adelaide and Newcastle allegedly because of union picket lines. Albany poised to win $12m canola plant The South west WA port of Albany is poised to host a new $100 million export industry when Singapore company Asia Pacific Bulk Terminal Holdings gets the local council's go-ahead for a $12 million canola crushing plant. The plant will export 90 pr cent of its produce to markets in Singapore, Taiwan and China. SIT and learn The Sydney Institute of Technology is taking advantage of international training opportunities offered by the International Maritime Organisation's introduction of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, which came into force last year. The new equipment provided by MST is situated at SIT's Marine Technology Centre and will be used to train seafarers in GMDss in order to attain their General Operators Certificate. Two dozen ships now ITF targets Almost two dozen ships which have allegedly been loaded in Australia by non-union labor are being targeted by international unions supporting the Maritime Union of Australia in its struggle against patrick. So far the most visible action has been taken against the Columbus Canada which is still waiting off Los Angeles while discussions take place between Columbus line and representatives of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Opposition works on Patrick-govt links The Government's proposed legislation to impose a levy on all Australian stevedores to cover the cost of providing loans to companies for redundancy payments to their workers, was passed by the House of Representatives yesterday. The Shadow Minister for industry and Regional Development Simon Crean, however, said the ALP opposed the bills on the grounds that they were based on illegality, conspiracy and "come from a government that is rotten to the core.

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Formosa VLCCs feast SHIPPING NEWCOMER Formosa Plastics has ambitious plans to charter VLCCs to serve a $10bn petrochemical complex it is building in Taiwan (pictured above). It also has Capesize bulk carriers on its shopping list. At the same time, Idan Ofer's Tanker Pacific is on the verge of a significant order for similar ships. The timing has led to speculation that the two are about to strike a partnership that would provide a significant boost to the yard that wins the order. Junk bonds keep going JUNK BONDS will just not lie down quietly. The argument about whether they are a benefit or a bind for shipping rages on as the feeding frenzy reaches new heights in New York. That nasty little bug THE MILLENNIUM bug is one problem that shipping will be unable to shrug off but the extent of the problem is becoming clearer. COSCO to the rescue CHINA OCEAN shipping is coming to the rescue of order-starved domestic yards by placing a big contract for containerships. More contracts could be on the way. Rankin on jail ordeal SHIPPING executive Philip Rankin faces the fight of his life after being arrested in the US on allegations of sex crimes. He speaks exclusively to TradeWinds about his ordeal. The death of duty-free THE BELL is tolling for much of Europe's ferry industry as the end of duty-free sales loom. Many routes could disappear with the trade.

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COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

JOBS

Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month

Genoa

The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.

PORTS

Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

SHIPPING

Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%

Marrakech

Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

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	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› 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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

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