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BRIEFS
October 17, 1998
Sched Netweb site
  • Immigration anchorage may be relocated to RTT
  • Hanjin and DSR-Senator expand service
  • Bintulu Port results on the rise
  • Mississippi River shoulders hurricane traffic
  • Star Alliance chairmen call on Hong Kong
  • Itineraries to vary on EVA Airways service
  • Emirates and Thai codeshare on Dubai-Bangkok flights

Cargowebweb site
OCTOBER 16, 1998
  • Cooperation ports of Hamburg and London
  • Hutchison Whampoa becomes owner of ECT
  • Increase in scale in terminal operations goes fast
  • French investigation into CMA-CGM deals

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Alliances to eclipse conferences in new era
  • The text of the Ocean Reform Act
  • Once threatened, FMC now in spotlight
  • Gray-market imports face wider ITC border ban
  • US apparel industry to monitor world shops
  • Port of Oakland gets OK to dredge harbor to 50 feet
  • M.S. Carriers is buying Interstate Trucking Corp.
  • Turkish state minister in Iraq for talks on trade and oil
  • Colombian government won't negotiate with strikers 'under pressure'
  • Sri Lanka's Port of Colombo is looking for a few good ship lines
  • Red Cross says Hurricane Georges is costliest disaster yet
  • Fish oil specialist withdraws Internet business bid
Transportation
  • Customs expands automated testing
  • Shippers brace for French truckers' season of discontent
  • United Shipping marks 10th year, cites growth
Maritime
  • China river-trade terminal opens, to accommodate smaller ships
  • San Juan dockers feud over terminal
  • Oakland dredging approval advances with disposal plan
  • Creation of Turkish ship ministry delay expected
  • Panama Canal sails through crisis in Asia, preliminary figures show

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Alliances to eclipse conferences in new era
  • The text of the Ocean Reform Act
  • Once threatened, FMC now in spotlight
  • Gray-market imports face wider ITC border ban
  • US apparel industry to monitor world shops
  • Port of Oakland gets OK to dredge harbor to 50 feet
  • M.S. Carriers is buying Interstate Trucking Corp.
  • Turkish state minister in Iraq for talks on trade and oil
  • Colombian government won't negotiate with strikers 'under pressure'
  • Sri Lanka's Port of Colombo is looking for a few good ship lines
  • Red Cross says Hurricane Georges is costliest disaster yet
  • Fish oil specialist withdraws Internet business bid
Transportation
  • Customs expands automated testing
  • Shippers brace for French truckers' season of discontent
  • United Shipping marks 10th year, cites growth
Maritime
  • China river-trade terminal opens, to accommodate smaller ships
  • San Juan dockers feud over terminal
  • Oakland dredging approval advances with disposal plan
  • Creation of Turkish ship ministry delay expected
  • Panama Canal sails through crisis in Asia, preliminary figures show

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Alliances to eclipse conferences in new era
  • The text of the Ocean Reform Act
  • Once threatened, FMC now in spotlight
  • Gray-market imports face wider ITC border ban
  • US apparel industry to monitor world shops
  • Port of Oakland gets OK to dredge harbor to 50 feet
  • M.S. Carriers is buying Interstate Trucking Corp.
  • Turkish state minister in Iraq for talks on trade and oil
  • Colombian government won't negotiate with strikers 'under pressure'
  • Sri Lanka's Port of Colombo is looking for a few good ship lines
  • Red Cross says Hurricane Georges is costliest disaster yet
  • Fish oil specialist withdraws Internet business bid
Transportation
  • Customs expands automated testing
  • Shippers brace for French truckers' season of discontent
  • United Shipping marks 10th year, cites growth
Maritime
  • China river-trade terminal opens, to accommodate smaller ships
  • San Juan dockers feud over terminal
  • Oakland dredging approval advances with disposal plan
  • Creation of Turkish ship ministry delay expected
  • Panama Canal sails through crisis in Asia, preliminary figures show

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • President Signs Ship Reform Act
  • ANERA to Introduce Indonesian Surcharge
  • NI Logistics Sets Up US Subsidiaries
  • Meiko's Singapore Firm Attains ISO 9002

Exim Indiaweb site
  • PM confident of 6.3 per cent GDP growth in 1998-99
  • Upbeat Samudera to start another Singapore-Chennai shuttle service
  • One lakh tonnes coarse grains export allowed
  • Coir exports, earnings up
  • Sisu delivers 3000th tractor
  • WTO sees things getting worse
  • Move to rationalise excise duty structure for textile industry
  • Quality fish products need major investment: FAO

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
  • Global market review - lower crudes and mixed bunker prices
    A new OPEC meeting is set for the end of November in Vienna. After a week of falling crude prices, the need for new rounds of production cuts will definitely be on the agenda, but there are so far no firms signs that cuts will be agreed.
  • Shell Marine Products to Fujairah in November
    Shell Marine product is set to expand its global fuels supply service by adding the Fujairah offshore sector to its network. Shell's involvement in Fujairah is at present limited to gasoil activities, but as from November 15th 1998 the company will be offering fuel oil as well.
  • Brazil's oil industry firmly set on route to privatisation
    Petrobras is one of the 20 largest oil groups in the world, and Brazil's largest company in terms of sales. Earlier this autumn, Brazil ended Petrobras' half century long monopoly on oil exploration and production, another step in the direction of opening up to foreign competition.
  • Nigerian fuel crisis felt in the marine sector
    Nigeria is suffering from a domestic fuel crisis, as 3 of the country's 4 refineries are not working. With the Warri refinery and oil depot also reported to be closed, the fuel shortage which is troubling the entire country could get worse.
  • New bunker supply service offshore Fujairah ready for launch
    Starting on October 20th, Piraeus based International Energy Services S.A. (IES) will be able to quote for deliveries offshore Fujairah. IES, an independent trader, is the exclusive sale and purchase agent for Seamark Trading L.L.C. (Seamark), the UAE based company that holds the bunker licence.

Marine Logweb site
  • Japanese newbuilding exports fall
  • R&B Falcon and Vastar sign letter of intent for new-generation semi

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Owners fear Hutchison ECT plans
    SHIPOWNERS voiced concern yesterday about plans by Hutchison Port Holdings to buy a stake in Rotterdam's Europe Combined Terminals (ECT).
  • Holt still pursuing ACL
    ATLANTIC Container Line is still being pursued by the Holt Group, despite a failed takeover attempt earlier this summer, writes Janet Porter ACL has advised the Oslo stock exchange that Riverfront Development Corp is seeking an extraordinary general meeting in order to elect new directors to the board of the container shipping company.
  • Tønseth denies legacy of any hidden losses
    FORMER Kvaerner chief executive Erik Tønseth has insisted he has not left behind any hidden losses in the construction and shipbuilding group.
  • German firms in port-rail link
    THREE German port handling firms have signed a letter of intent with the German railway Deutsche Bahn's cargo operation, DB Cargo, to set up a new container block train operator.
  • Shipping urged to recruit right trainees
    THE need to attract the right calibre of cadet to meet the demands of what is now a high-tech shipping industry was emphasised by the Isle of Man Marine Administration as it marked the graduation of the first recruit to pass through its cadet training scheme.
  • Westport extends Tanjong Priok link
    Port Klang's Westport has extended its direct feeder link with the Indonesian port of Tanjong Priok.
  • Three Spanish yards unite
    SPAIN'S three main former state-owned shipyards have formed a new consortium - Midyards -which aims to be a major competitor in European shipbuilding.
  • Indian ministry backs move to cut state holding in SCI
    INDIA'S Ministry of Surface Transport has thrown its full weight behind the proposal of the Disinvestment Commission to offload a large chunk - up to 31% - of the government's equity holding in Shipping Corporation of India (SCI),writes our, India Correspondent The government currently holds 82% of the Rs2.82bn ($66.5m) paid-up equity of the country's largest shipping outfit, with the remaining 18% being held by financial institutions and the investing public. The Rs10 face value shares are presently quoted at Rs27.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 16, 1998
  • ECT invites bid from Hutchinson
    ROTTERDAM-based shareholders of Europe Combined Terminals have invited Hutchinson Port Holding to bid for ECT shares, with an estimated value in excess of Fl 750m ($416m).
  • Lopez Mena in cruise ship talks
    JUAN Carlos Lopez Mena has revealed he is discussing plans to build a 150 passenger capacity river cruise vessel with a French yard.
  • Survivors hike claims against Sulpicio
    SURVIVORS of the Philippine ferry Princess of the Orient are seeking stiffer penalties against the shipowner as the Board of Marine Inquiry starts to gather claimants testimonies.
  • Denmark launches training 'charm initiative'
    THE Danish Maritime Administration and the Shipowners' Association have jointly launched an initiative to attract more people into careers as merchant navy officers.
  • Sea-Barge sale completed
    TOTEM Resources, Matson Navigation and Puerto Rican investors have completed the purchase of Sea-Barge Line, renaming it Sea Star Line.
  • German tax reform will hurt shipbuilding
    GERMANY'S new government plans to limit the tax allowance for high-income earners, a move that will cut investment in shipbuilding.
  • Shanghai hub progresses
    DEVELOPMENT of Shanghai deepwater hub port has edged nearer, as the Yuan 50m ($6m) first stage of an ambitious building project has been completed.
  • Korean banks stall at LNG tanker finance
    THE on-going realignment of South Korean banks is posing a financing problem for the construction of five LNG tankers, the first of which is due for completion in December 1999
  • Sydney go-slow to hurt shippers
    INDUSTRIAL unrest in Sydney's ports is likely to start costing importers and exporters money if it continues next week.
  • Frontline resigns from Intertanko
    FRONTLINE, the Bermuda-based tanker company chaired by John Fredriksen, has resigned from Intertanko.
  • Cosco enters coal joint venture
    COSCO has reached an agreement with Shenhua Group, a coal mining enterprise, to establish a joint venture, Yuanhua Shipping Co.
  • Halla wins $140m order
    HALLA Heavy Industries, the bankrupt South Korean shipbuilder, said this week it had won a $140m order to build two crude oil carriers from Oldendorff.
  • Wärtsilä puts flotation on ice
    FLOTATION of the diesel engine builder Wärtsilä NSD has been put on ice, as a result of the current soft stock markets, and a heavy interim loss, its Finnish parent company Metra says.
  • Chennai charges spark row
    CHENNAI Customs Clearing and Shipping Agents Association has locked horns with the Chennai Steamer Agents Association over its proposed increase in terminal handling charges.
  • Naphtha carrier rams Hazira jetty
    A VESSEL carrying 40,000 tonnes of naphtha rammed Reliance Industries' single-buoy mooring import facility at Hazira in India on October 12, causing the jetty to be shut down.
  • BP order slips from Nassco's grasp
    NATIONAL Steel and Shipbuilding Co (Nassco) lost a major commercial contract this week when British Petroleum declined to place orders for three double-hulled tankers.

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 1998
Feature
  • Prospects of success in liner shipping. The criteria for success in liner shipping are geographical coverage, degree of independence and depth of service.
Maritime
  • Pan Arab Shipping launches conventional Antwerp-Mideast service.
  • UniFeeder serves Larvik in the Oslo Fjord from North Germany.
  • Delmas charters two con/ro freighters for the West Africa trade.
  • APL wants to profit from deregulation. In spite of being a long-time supporter of conferences, APL has announced its withdrawal from the TWRA.
  • CMA-CGM Holding reported a profit in this year's first half, and has set the share parity for the merger.
  • Canada Maritime recently christened the "Canmar Honour" in Le Havre, and is making massive investments in other equipment.
  • NOL is planning how to compensate for its losses.
  • The International Safety Management Code is being introduced over four years from July 1, 1998.
  • Germanischer Lloyd shows satisfactory growth this year.
  • Calendar of events: Bimco course for application of the ISM Code.
  • Taca delays publication of its business plan for 1999.
Forwarding
  • Fiata world congress in Sydney: the direction of the new form is right, but improvements are needed.
  • Fritz recorded a strong start to the year in its first quarter.
  • Union-Transport posted higher figures for first half fiscal 1998.
  • Danzas expands in Malaysia.
Aviation
  • Strategy of a small carrier. Air Canada Cargo is deriving the impetus it needs from a presence in key markets and its membership of the Star Alliance.
  • United Airlines plans to fly nonstop between Boston and London.
  • Lufthansa will launch flights to Dhahran and suspend passenger service to Nairobi.
  • Atlas Air is flying for Iberia and has entered a purchase/leaseback agreement with Cargolux.
  • The USA's 13 largest carriers posted a good second quarter.
  • Singapore Airlines is interested in acquiring a share of Thai.
  • Swissair has taken over the first in a series of 15 Airbuses.
  • Calendar of events: Eighth ACI world conference in Sydney.

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 1998
Feature
  • Prospects of success in liner shipping. The criteria for success in liner shipping are geographical coverage, degree of independence and depth of service.
Maritime
  • Pan Arab Shipping launches conventional Antwerp-Mideast service.
  • UniFeeder serves Larvik in the Oslo Fjord from North Germany.
  • Delmas charters two con/ro freighters for the West Africa trade.
  • APL wants to profit from deregulation. In spite of being a long-time supporter of conferences, APL has announced its withdrawal from the TWRA.
  • CMA-CGM Holding reported a profit in this year's first half, and has set the share parity for the merger.
  • Canada Maritime recently christened the "Canmar Honour" in Le Havre, and is making massive investments in other equipment.
  • NOL is planning how to compensate for its losses.
  • The International Safety Management Code is being introduced over four years from July 1, 1998.
  • Germanischer Lloyd shows satisfactory growth this year.
  • Calendar of events: Bimco course for application of the ISM Code.
  • Taca delays publication of its business plan for 1999.
Forwarding
  • Fiata world congress in Sydney: the direction of the new form is right, but improvements are needed.
  • Fritz recorded a strong start to the year in its first quarter.
  • Union-Transport posted higher figures for first half fiscal 1998.
  • Danzas expands in Malaysia.
Aviation
  • Strategy of a small carrier. Air Canada Cargo is deriving the impetus it needs from a presence in key markets and its membership of the Star Alliance.
  • United Airlines plans to fly nonstop between Boston and London.
  • Lufthansa will launch flights to Dhahran and suspend passenger service to Nairobi.
  • Atlas Air is flying for Iberia and has entered a purchase/leaseback agreement with Cargolux.
  • The USA's 13 largest carriers posted a good second quarter.
  • Singapore Airlines is interested in acquiring a share of Thai.
  • Swissair has taken over the first in a series of 15 Airbuses.
  • Calendar of events: Eighth ACI world conference in Sydney.

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 1998
Feature
  • Prospects of success in liner shipping. The criteria for success in liner shipping are geographical coverage, degree of independence and depth of service.
Maritime
  • Pan Arab Shipping launches conventional Antwerp-Mideast service.
  • UniFeeder serves Larvik in the Oslo Fjord from North Germany.
  • Delmas charters two con/ro freighters for the West Africa trade.
  • APL wants to profit from deregulation. In spite of being a long-time supporter of conferences, APL has announced its withdrawal from the TWRA.
  • CMA-CGM Holding reported a profit in this year's first half, and has set the share parity for the merger.
  • Canada Maritime recently christened the "Canmar Honour" in Le Havre, and is making massive investments in other equipment.
  • NOL is planning how to compensate for its losses.
  • The International Safety Management Code is being introduced over four years from July 1, 1998.
  • Germanischer Lloyd shows satisfactory growth this year.
  • Calendar of events: Bimco course for application of the ISM Code.
  • Taca delays publication of its business plan for 1999.
Forwarding
  • Fiata world congress in Sydney: the direction of the new form is right, but improvements are needed.
  • Fritz recorded a strong start to the year in its first quarter.
  • Union-Transport posted higher figures for first half fiscal 1998.
  • Danzas expands in Malaysia.
Aviation
  • Strategy of a small carrier. Air Canada Cargo is deriving the impetus it needs from a presence in key markets and its membership of the Star Alliance.
  • United Airlines plans to fly nonstop between Boston and London.
  • Lufthansa will launch flights to Dhahran and suspend passenger service to Nairobi.
  • Atlas Air is flying for Iberia and has entered a purchase/leaseback agreement with Cargolux.
  • The USA's 13 largest carriers posted a good second quarter.
  • Singapore Airlines is interested in acquiring a share of Thai.
  • Swissair has taken over the first in a series of 15 Airbuses.
  • Calendar of events: Eighth ACI world conference in Sydney.

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 1998
Feature
  • Prospects of success in liner shipping. The criteria for success in liner shipping are geographical coverage, degree of independence and depth of service.
Maritime
  • Pan Arab Shipping launches conventional Antwerp-Mideast service.
  • UniFeeder serves Larvik in the Oslo Fjord from North Germany.
  • Delmas charters two con/ro freighters for the West Africa trade.
  • APL wants to profit from deregulation. In spite of being a long-time supporter of conferences, APL has announced its withdrawal from the TWRA.
  • CMA-CGM Holding reported a profit in this year's first half, and has set the share parity for the merger.
  • Canada Maritime recently christened the "Canmar Honour" in Le Havre, and is making massive investments in other equipment.
  • NOL is planning how to compensate for its losses.
  • The International Safety Management Code is being introduced over four years from July 1, 1998.
  • Germanischer Lloyd shows satisfactory growth this year.
  • Calendar of events: Bimco course for application of the ISM Code.
  • Taca delays publication of its business plan for 1999.
Forwarding
  • Fiata world congress in Sydney: the direction of the new form is right, but improvements are needed.
  • Fritz recorded a strong start to the year in its first quarter.
  • Union-Transport posted higher figures for first half fiscal 1998.
  • Danzas expands in Malaysia.
Aviation
  • Strategy of a small carrier. Air Canada Cargo is deriving the impetus it needs from a presence in key markets and its membership of the Star Alliance.
  • United Airlines plans to fly nonstop between Boston and London.
  • Lufthansa will launch flights to Dhahran and suspend passenger service to Nairobi.
  • Atlas Air is flying for Iberia and has entered a purchase/leaseback agreement with Cargolux.
  • The USA's 13 largest carriers posted a good second quarter.
  • Singapore Airlines is interested in acquiring a share of Thai.
  • Swissair has taken over the first in a series of 15 Airbuses.
  • Calendar of events: Eighth ACI world conference in Sydney.

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 1998
  • Skyrocketing yen creates price gap
    Skyrocketing yen creates price gap CURRENCY TURMOIL and price-cutting in the Far East are creating upheaval for shipbuilding prices. The sharp rise in the value of the Japanese yen and Korean determination to win contracts means a huge gap is opening up between prices.
  • Steckmest set to go
  • Harrington bows out
  • The grain game pro
  • Tanks to tourists
  • Yard sale hold-up

Traffic Worldweb site
  • Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is ready to explore the next frontier of supply-chain management for retailers: in-store logistics. With 80 percent of its total cost tied up inside its stores rather than in the physical flow of inventory, the retailer wants to move product directly from the back of a truck to the selling floor. Wal-Mart expects vendors to package product so that it needs no handling from store staff. That means more specialty packaging like Wal-Mart's PDQ or "pretty darn quick" packs. These are self-contained displays that are self-dispensing and clearly labeled with brand name and product information. "We see store handling as the enemy of inventory," said Tom Burgmeier, a supply chain manager for Wal-Mart.
  • He is the voice of shippers. He wields power on Capitol Hill and is adamant that rail reform is needed. He questions the purpose of the Surface Transportation Board. He is winning big praise for his role in what led to the passage of long-awaited ocean shipping reform. He is Ed Emmett, president of the National Industrial Transportation League, and he is tirelessly trying to boost shippers' position in Washington.
  • Neptune Orient Lines is gearing up to sell the stacktrain services arm of APL, according to reliable sources. The sale, with an estimated value of up to $600 million, would include both international and domestic intermodal business. Sources speculate the property is most valuable to rail carriers Norfolk Southern or Union Pacific Railroad, which already move significant amounts of freight with the steamship line. However, there may be a catch: a controversy over the assignability of the rail contracts already in place could be a deal-breaker to potential players.
  • Three well-managed trucking companies reported strong third-quarter earnings. M.S. Carriers and USA Truck, two top-flight truckload carriers, had record quarterly earnings and revenue. American Freightways, a regional and interregional LTL carrier, reported a 3.7 percent rise in net income but said that overall market conditions had been "unkind" to the LTL sector.
  • Polar Air Cargo has a tough row to hoe. The airline is losing money and a lot of it. Just in the first six months of the year, the all-cargo carrier is down $40 million. Its minority owner, GE Commercial Aviation Services, is considering selling off its 49 percent share in the company - if it can find a buyer. Asia, once Polar's mainstay, continues to plague the airline with financial problems. Considering all of that, how and where does Polar fit in the air freight landscape?
  • The wrath of Hurricane Georges continues. The Port of New Orleans was especially hard hit, closing its Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet to most deep-draft container traffic until the Army Corps of Engineers can dredge the mounds of sediment Georges left in his path. Big ocean-going vessels won't be able to use the connection between the river and the Gulf of Mexico for at least four months. Although diversions to other ports are inevitable, New Orleans is trying to hang on to the 100 or so ships that were scheduled to dock over the next several months.
  • Logistics executives from major retailers talked about the challenges facing their companies at the Council of Logistics Management's annual conference in Anaheim, Calif. Retail companies are relying on logistics to help them keep up with the demands of global distribution, labor issues and of course, technology. When a retailer starts taking orders over the Internet, observed John J. Ling of Crate & Barrel, you instantly become an international company - whether you want to be or not.
  • The partnership between i2 and IMI could change the face of the enterprise resource planning software market, industry experts are saying. The initiative between the companies, one of which focuses on supply-chain planning and the other on actually moving whatever is in the supply chain, could provide shippers with a new software solution.
  • Times are a-changing for Canadian trucking companies. The Canadian Trucking Alliance, an off-shoot of the reshaped Canadian Trucking Association, is trying to boost the trucking industry's image in the eyes of the government and the country's citizens. "People don't seem to appreciate the importance of transportation," said David Bradley, the alliance's director. "It shows how much work we have to do." On the agenda, Bradley would like to see the allowance of longer trucks and a rewards programs for drivers and companies that make investments in safety.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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 seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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