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September 17, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Strong petrochemical trade boosts Odfjell's expansion
    S'pore office plans to operate at least 6 ships in region by year-end
  • NOL spending US$40m to tackle millennium bug
  • Martech '98 opens today
  • Tanjung Pelapas expected to be ready by Dec next year
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA, Delta present competing strategies to draw travellers
    S'pore carrier upgrading all cabin classes, US airline doing away with first class
  • EU court rejects Ryanair's charge against Aer Lingus
  • Cathay reduces Indonesia service
  • Plane wreckage found in NZ glacier
  • Tranz Rail to cut jobs, review operations and spending
  • Three million bicycles abandoned in Beijing
Features
  • Dreams of a superfast ship
    To prevent ships from losing more cargo to airplanes, some experts feel a 'fast ship' is needed to cut sailing time
Columns
  • Teamwork the force behind Nortrans success, says chairman

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Strong petrochemical trade boosts Odfjell's expansion
    S'pore office plans to operate at least 6 ships in region by year-end
  • NOL spending US$40m to tackle millennium bug
  • Martech '98 opens today
  • Tanjung Pelapas expected to be ready by Dec next year
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA, Delta present competing strategies to draw travellers
    S'pore carrier upgrading all cabin classes, US airline doing away with first class
  • EU court rejects Ryanair's charge against Aer Lingus
  • Cathay reduces Indonesia service
  • Plane wreckage found in NZ glacier
  • Tranz Rail to cut jobs, review operations and spending
  • Three million bicycles abandoned in Beijing
Features
  • Dreams of a superfast ship
    To prevent ships from losing more cargo to airplanes, some experts feel a 'fast ship' is needed to cut sailing time
Columns
  • Teamwork the force behind Nortrans success, says chairman

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Strong petrochemical trade boosts Odfjell's expansion
    S'pore office plans to operate at least 6 ships in region by year-end
  • NOL spending US$40m to tackle millennium bug
  • Martech '98 opens today
  • Tanjung Pelapas expected to be ready by Dec next year
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA, Delta present competing strategies to draw travellers
    S'pore carrier upgrading all cabin classes, US airline doing away with first class
  • EU court rejects Ryanair's charge against Aer Lingus
  • Cathay reduces Indonesia service
  • Plane wreckage found in NZ glacier
  • Tranz Rail to cut jobs, review operations and spending
  • Three million bicycles abandoned in Beijing
Features
  • Dreams of a superfast ship
    To prevent ships from losing more cargo to airplanes, some experts feel a 'fast ship' is needed to cut sailing time
Columns
  • Teamwork the force behind Nortrans success, says chairman

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Strong petrochemical trade boosts Odfjell's expansion
    S'pore office plans to operate at least 6 ships in region by year-end
  • NOL spending US$40m to tackle millennium bug
  • Martech '98 opens today
  • Tanjung Pelapas expected to be ready by Dec next year
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA, Delta present competing strategies to draw travellers
    S'pore carrier upgrading all cabin classes, US airline doing away with first class
  • EU court rejects Ryanair's charge against Aer Lingus
  • Cathay reduces Indonesia service
  • Plane wreckage found in NZ glacier
  • Tranz Rail to cut jobs, review operations and spending
  • Three million bicycles abandoned in Beijing
Features
  • Dreams of a superfast ship
    To prevent ships from losing more cargo to airplanes, some experts feel a 'fast ship' is needed to cut sailing time
Columns
  • Teamwork the force behind Nortrans success, says chairman

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco services affected by heavy deluge
  • Mid-October scheduled for first HMM Kwangyang call
  • Sarawak's Bintulu Port nearing completion
  • Canada Maritime names new Mediterranean agents
  • CSX opens new Chicago terminal
  • U-Freight starts new Asian door-to-door service
  • Air Canada back in business
  • Two more experts invited to assist airport inquiry

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 1998
  • Amsterdam Airport user plan rejected
  • Move to new Milan Airport prohibited
  • Martinair starts freighter service on Denver
  • Betuwelijn paramount in debate on Dutch government plans
  • Commission fines Taca-members with $318 million; they go to court

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Beetle threat could force change in import packaging
  • Customs computer crash stymies importers
  • EU fines TACA $318 million
  • UP hires outsider to restore faith in rail
  • Northwest Airlines trying to woo air cargo shippers back with deep discounts
  • Bill would allow other airlines to use a strike-bound airport
  • EU backs plan for closer trade ties with U.S.
  • Indian trade minister backs common Asian currency
Transportation
  • South Korea to boost North America cargo flights
  • Upstairs, downstairs on UP tracks
  • EU bars Italy's plan for new airport use
  • Part of centuries-old Uzbek railroad to be rehabilitated with help of ADB
Maritime
  • Manzanillo sparks interest
  • West Coast ship lines seek grievance changes
  • Bitter debate erupts at Jones Act hearing
  • Bangladesh to move delayed cargo
  • JOC introduces weekly report on high-yield bonds
  • TACA fine by EC is latest in a series of costly punishments
  • US-bound cargo up; exports are down
  • Cargo watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Beetle threat could force change in import packaging
  • Customs computer crash stymies importers
  • EU fines TACA $318 million
  • UP hires outsider to restore faith in rail
  • Northwest Airlines trying to woo air cargo shippers back with deep discounts
  • Bill would allow other airlines to use a strike-bound airport
  • EU backs plan for closer trade ties with U.S.
  • Indian trade minister backs common Asian currency
Transportation
  • South Korea to boost North America cargo flights
  • Upstairs, downstairs on UP tracks
  • EU bars Italy's plan for new airport use
  • Part of centuries-old Uzbek railroad to be rehabilitated with help of ADB
Maritime
  • Manzanillo sparks interest
  • West Coast ship lines seek grievance changes
  • Bitter debate erupts at Jones Act hearing
  • Bangladesh to move delayed cargo
  • JOC introduces weekly report on high-yield bonds
  • TACA fine by EC is latest in a series of costly punishments
  • US-bound cargo up; exports are down
  • Cargo watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Beetle threat could force change in import packaging
  • Customs computer crash stymies importers
  • EU fines TACA $318 million
  • UP hires outsider to restore faith in rail
  • Northwest Airlines trying to woo air cargo shippers back with deep discounts
  • Bill would allow other airlines to use a strike-bound airport
  • EU backs plan for closer trade ties with U.S.
  • Indian trade minister backs common Asian currency
Transportation
  • South Korea to boost North America cargo flights
  • Upstairs, downstairs on UP tracks
  • EU bars Italy's plan for new airport use
  • Part of centuries-old Uzbek railroad to be rehabilitated with help of ADB
Maritime
  • Manzanillo sparks interest
  • West Coast ship lines seek grievance changes
  • Bitter debate erupts at Jones Act hearing
  • Bangladesh to move delayed cargo
  • JOC introduces weekly report on high-yield bonds
  • TACA fine by EC is latest in a series of costly punishments
  • US-bound cargo up; exports are down
  • Cargo watch

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Kawamura to Set up Opposition to US's Harbor Tax
  • Heung-A Launches Box Service to Sakhalin
  • COSCO Improves Qingdao Service
  • Maersk's 11th 6,600-TEU Ship Named 'Svendborg Maersk'

urgente online pressweb site
  • Francia saca a concurso la ruta Estrasburgo-Dublín
  • Fenebus organiza un curso sobre "transporte de viajeros y la UE", en Bruselas
  • Spanair volará a Buenos Aires
  • El Consejo estudia gravar el transporte pesado por carretera
  • Los pilotos no aceptan las condiciones de Iberia
  • Curso sobre logística internacional
  • Chek Lap Kok saca un "notable" en el examen de los viajeros
  • Hegan factura 41.870 millones en 1997

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Input-output norms for 55 new export products
  • World box fleet tops 4m TEU mark
  • Disinvestment to kick-start with Concor, says Sinha
  • GeoLogistics Corporation adopts new global brand strategy
  • Smaller garment export units in doldrums
  • Priority berths sought for palmolein
  • MoP handling feat at Vizag
  • Plan to unlock 25 pc excise revenue arrears
  • CMs panel to frame VAT modalities
  • Trade, industry to press for octroi abolition
  • Chinese spices delegation coming to India next month
  • Three TIIC schemes for entrepreneurs
  • Expedite Kakinada port project: Naidu
  • The Cabinet Committee on
  • Overseas Trade Enquiries

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Lines to fight EU anti-trust fines
    A GROUP of the world's biggest container lines have launched an immediate fightback against the European Commission after being fined a total of Ecu273m ($317.6m) for anti-trust offences, including a price-fixing cartel.
  • German members attack cost
    GERMAN shipping lines DSR Senator Lines and Hapag-Lloyd have attacked the European Commission's ruling to impose fines on Taca members.
  • BG calls halt to drilling in Russia Komi project
    UK energy group BG has responded to the crisis in Russia by suspending drilling on the Komi-Arctic Oil joint venture until it has greater confidence in the project.
  • Talking Money In Japan
    British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown yesterday met Japanese finance minister Kiichi Miyazawa in Tokyo on G7 business and said Japan must boost domestic growth and restore confidence in its economy.
  • North Sea 'bug' warning
    A typicaL North Sea platform could contain up to 150 embedded computer systems, of which a quarter may not be millennium compliant, a senior risk engineer has warned.
  • Year 2000 exclusion clause for energy underwriters
    A YEAR 2000 exclusion clause for underwriters writing energy and offshore risks is to be made available in the London market.
  • Costa chief raps Med ports
    PASSENGER ports in the Mediterranean have been given dismal marks by one of the leading operators of cruises in the region, Costa Crociere.
  • Britain's unions in safety bid
    BRITAIN'S Trade Union Congress will today hear a catalogue of serious safety deficiencies found on ships in British waters.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 16, 1998
  • Merged P&I club reports continued growth
    MANAGERS at the North of England P&I Club said the merger with the Newcastle Club has boosted financial stability and received overwhelming support.
  • Spanish port results consistent
    FIRST-half results for Spain's 45 largest ports, under the public company Puertos del Estado, showed an increase in throughput of over five per cent.
  • Houlihan urges for pressure on lines
    ONE of the leaders in the recent abortive bid to de-unionise Australia's waterfront has urged farmers to press shipping lines for better rates.
  • Filipino ROs unite against redundancy threat
    FEARING redundancies after implementation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System in 1999, hundreds of Filipino radio officers have banded together to fight for survival.
  • Norwegian bank merger to target shipping
    A NEW Norwegian bank, to be formed through the merger of Fokus Bank, the state-owned Postbanken and Christiania Bank, may capitalise on the latter's strong position in ship finance.
  • MCA presses pollution charges
    THE UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has successfully brought charges against UK-based Klyne Tugs on charges of pollution.
  • Lines fight back at EC fines
    SHIPPING Lines are fighting back at today's decision by the EC to impose fines on members of the Trans Atlantic Conference (TACA) on the grounds of alleged price fixing.
  • Salvarani warns flags of 'defensive measures'
    OVER 90 flag states are not complying with article 94 of the law of the sea, and could be disciplined, according to EU transport minister Roberto Salvarani.
  • ABS moves into management software
    ABS has extended its SafeNet program to create a management software suite by merging ABS InfoLink with Nautical Technology Corp (NTC) to create ABS Nautical Systems.
  • Pacific Carriers bucks the weakening Asian market
    SINGAPORE-based Pacific Carriers yesterday announced a leap in first half profit in spite of deteriorating economic conditions.
  • NOL warns of substantial first half losses
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines expects to report "substantial" losses for the first half of this year because of the continuing Asian economic crisis and depressed freight rates.
  • Chennai court accepts bid for abandoned vessel
    CHENNAI High Court has accepted a final bid for the Romanian multipurpose vessel Eleni, which has been languising at the port since February 1997.
  • Flotation of ABS Group not ruled out
    ABS Group, a company associated with the ABS class society, is not publicly traded, "but I wouldn't rule it out for the future," said ABS chairman Frank Iarossi.
  • Senate hears divergent views on Jones Act
    A US Senate committee yesterday heard widely divergent views on the economics and national security implications of the Jones Act.
  • Philadelphia opens renovated cruise terminal
    A NEW cruiseship terminal has been officially opened at the Port of Philadelphia, by Pennsylvania state governor Tom Ridge.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • La Commission européenne impose de lourdes amendes aux membres du TACA
    La Commission européenne a décidé hier mercredi d'imposer de fortes amendes aux membres du TACA (Trans-Atlantic Conference Agreement). Leur montant s'élève à 273 mio. d'ECU au total. La plus grande est infligée à P&O Nedlloyd (41,26 mio. d'ECU). Mærsk et Sea-Land sont également sévèrement punis, avec des amendes de 27,5 mio. d'ECU chacun.
  • Norasia va transférer l'escale de son service nord-atlantique d'Anvers à Zeebrugge
    C'est officiel, l'armement Norasia va transférer dès la première semaine du mois d'octobre l'escale directe de son service nord-atlantique d'Anvers à Zeebrugge où ses navires seront alors traités au terminal de l'OCHZ qu'exploite le même manutentionnaire, la Hessenatie. C'est ce que nous a confirmé Vikas M. Khan, vice-président de Norasia. Ce transfert résulte de la conjugaison de plusieurs circonstances.
  • Hoverspeed donne un nouvel élan à Ostende-Douvres
    Hoverspeed à transporté 700.000 passagers et 138.000 véhicules au cours des six premiers mois depuis l'ouverture de la ligne Ostende-Douvres. Ce succès à incité l'armement à mettre en place une rotation à haute fréquence pour la saison d'hiver (qui commence le 28 septembre). Le port de Douvres profite de cette évolution et se prépare à traiter le trafic fret entre l'Europe et le RU qui aura doublé d'ici 10 à 15 ans. Le port anglais espère en outre pouvoir obtenir le titre de "premier North European Cruise Terminal" par la mise en service du deuxième terminal de croisière au printemps 2000.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Mixed reviews as EBA kicks in
    Despite claims of morale being at record low levels, Patrick facilities around the country have already boosted their productivity, only days into the company's new enterprise agreement.
    Patrick director Bill Clayton told DCN yesterday that crews in Western Australia and Queensland were already earning bonuses which are paid when productivity reaches 21 containers an hour.
    Mr Clayton said the agreement was working and working well, a point of view not shared by the secretary of the New South Wales Central Branch of the Maritime Union of Australia, Jim Donovan.
  • Coombs: still lying awake
    Yesterday the Maritime Union of Australia's National Secretary, John Coombs, warned Melbourne's shipping luminaries that if Workplace Relations Minister Peter Reith gets back into government in October, it will "be on again for young and old".
    Mr Coombs said: "I don't think these people are going to go away."
    He said that if Mr Reith was given a mandate "I think he will come after us again" and that this would be especially so if he found someone like Chris Corrigan to support him.
    The thrust of his message to the industry was that confrontation was not the way to go and that it was "time to get back to the boardroom table".
  • Inaugural shipment of sulphur for Anaconda
    KWINANA'S bulk cargo jetty has accepted the first shipment of sulphur for Anaconda's new $900 million Murrin Murrin nickel project .
    The shipment of 46,000 tonnes of sulphur arrived on the IMC bulk carrier Maritime Diamond last Thursday.
    Its arrival represents the culmination of a $7 million spending spree by the Fremantle Port Authority to upgrade bulk cargo facilities at Kwinana in order to attract the custom of Anaconda Nickel Ltd.
    Anaconda has agreed to use Kwinana to import around 500,000 tonnes of sulphur annually and trains returning from the Murrin Murrin mine site will carry nickel and cobalt for export from the port.
  • RAC-NR agreement to fund extension of rail crossing loops
    NSW rail access body Rail Access Corporation and National Rail this week announced the signing of a $15 million agreement to fund the extension of rail crossing loops across the state to accommodate NR's longer trains.
    In a joint statement, both parties said the "in principle" agreement would see an investment of about $15 million in NSW rail infrastructure to extend 10 crossing loops. Financing of the project is being provided through an undisclosed joint arrangement between RAC and NR.
    RAC is working with NR to identify locations for longer crossing loops. The first project will be to extend the Cowan crossing loop, north of Sydney, from 600 metres to 1650 metres at a cost of $1.8 million. The project is expected to be commissioned in January 1999.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
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
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
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
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
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
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.
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
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
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
››› Meetings File
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
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
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
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"
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