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BRIEFS

November 17, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL Logistics units see double-digit growth
Parent NOL plans to raise logistics business to 50% of revenue in 2 years
ITF targets open registry ships in week-long Asia-Pacificcampaign
Santos terminal operator in IT deal
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

China's air traffic growth to outpace world average
In next 20 years, its air traffic will grow 8%, higher than the world's 5%: Airbus
BMW to launch its first sport-utility vehicle next year
Passengers of Air China plane hijacked last month seek compensation
Cathay ready to share management control of PAL with Lucio Tan

Features

Owners say "no' to layoffs
Employee-owned airline prepares for lean times without easy option of resorting to cutting jobs to save money

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL Logistics units see double-digit growth
Parent NOL plans to raise logistics business to 50% of revenue in 2 years
ITF targets open registry ships in week-long Asia-Pacificcampaign
Santos terminal operator in IT deal
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

China's air traffic growth to outpace world average
In next 20 years, its air traffic will grow 8%, higher than the world's 5%: Airbus
BMW to launch its first sport-utility vehicle next year
Passengers of Air China plane hijacked last month seek compensation
Cathay ready to share management control of PAL with Lucio Tan

Features

Owners say "no' to layoffs
Employee-owned airline prepares for lean times without easy option of resorting to cutting jobs to save money

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL Logistics units see double-digit growth
Parent NOL plans to raise logistics business to 50% of revenue in 2 years
ITF targets open registry ships in week-long Asia-Pacificcampaign
Santos terminal operator in IT deal
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

China's air traffic growth to outpace world average
In next 20 years, its air traffic will grow 8%, higher than the world's 5%: Airbus
BMW to launch its first sport-utility vehicle next year
Passengers of Air China plane hijacked last month seek compensation
Cathay ready to share management control of PAL with Lucio Tan

Features

Owners say "no' to layoffs
Employee-owned airline prepares for lean times without easy option of resorting to cutting jobs to save money

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P&O Nedlloyd names latest newbuilding in Hong Kong All-time low for USWC-Taiwan waste paper rates Seattle sees Q3 increases MSC expands FCP operation Imports up for Sea Containers DB Cargo enters JV with German port operators Pilots union warns of industry consolidation Cargo facility opens at Oslo's new airport Boeing 717-200 enters flight test programme DHL given training award

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NOVEMBER 16, 1998
UPS and DHL carrion vultures wait for FedEx strike $100 million damage APL in storm Sharp drop in Europe-Australia air freight rates Biggest European cold-storage plant in Rotterdam Possibly big fraud in rail tunnel construction underneath airport Dutch fleet grows

The Journal of Commerce

Home

USDA acts ahead of pallet ban
US policy on India causes confusion
Gephardt strongly supports Jones Act
US-Japan trade dispute heads for the WTO after APEC talks fail in Malaysia

Transportation

UP rejoins chemical program
Taiwan readies for air cargo bidding
FedEx pilots ready to strike on a day's notice
Chinese airline seeking US, European cargo
Transport stocks retreated last week

Maritime

Sea-Land terminal results give Rotterdam edge over rivals
Hopes for war-induced price hikes dashed for tanker sector
Shipowners encounter lenders' market
Environmental concern forces end of India port project
Pensacola gains Brining service

The Journal of Commerce

Home

USDA acts ahead of pallet ban
US policy on India causes confusion
Gephardt strongly supports Jones Act
US-Japan trade dispute heads for the WTO after APEC talks fail in Malaysia

Transportation

UP rejoins chemical program
Taiwan readies for air cargo bidding
FedEx pilots ready to strike on a day's notice
Chinese airline seeking US, European cargo
Transport stocks retreated last week

Maritime

Sea-Land terminal results give Rotterdam edge over rivals
Hopes for war-induced price hikes dashed for tanker sector
Shipowners encounter lenders' market
Environmental concern forces end of India port project
Pensacola gains Brining service

The Journal of Commerce

Home

USDA acts ahead of pallet ban
US policy on India causes confusion
Gephardt strongly supports Jones Act
US-Japan trade dispute heads for the WTO after APEC talks fail in Malaysia

Transportation

UP rejoins chemical program
Taiwan readies for air cargo bidding
FedEx pilots ready to strike on a day's notice
Chinese airline seeking US, European cargo
Transport stocks retreated last week

Maritime

Sea-Land terminal results give Rotterdam edge over rivals
Hopes for war-induced price hikes dashed for tanker sector
Shipowners encounter lenders' market
Environmental concern forces end of India port project
Pensacola gains Brining service

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JSC Urges US Conference to Give Up Documentation Fee Intermediaries Mulling Imposition of Documentation Fee OOCL Enhances Scan-Baltic Service

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Air Europa amplia capital para comprar aviones Compañía Española de Cruceros tendrá transatlántico propio Renfe alquila su red telefónica a Jazztel Italia negocia un pacto de "cielos abiertos" con EE UU CIL abre una conexión por carretera con México Fomento autoriza otro subtramo del AVE Madrid-Frontera francesa AEPLA ayuda a Centroamérica

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Mundra port projected to handle 3.5m tonnes of cargo CFS-Rawabhata is operational Ajani-ICD to go online from December 1 Shalimar Works plans ship-repair yard at Haldia dock Fieo chief to lead business team to Pak on Dec. 22 Trade deficit to widen, says study MoPT withdraws remission, upsets Goan ore exporters Cabinet to clear TUF shortly Nagpur air cargo terminal gets green signal Garment exporters shifting base INMARCO '98 organises debate on 'Shipping trends for the next millennium' Chemtech '98 from tomorrow Plot allotment: KPT proposal finds govt acceptance US blacklisting not to affect banks' lending Polished diamonds lose lustre Dumping duty on polystyrene

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It's business as usual at Renfreight Circle and Safcor MACS makes it named-day JH Bachmann sets up specialist quality department Safmarine and Safair will continue undisturbed, says Newbury Busy Durban's stats defy economic decline Inland logistics operation ensures efficient transit of exports to Mainland China P&ON sets 1999 target for own inland haulage arm Standard keeps its weight behind ITRISA trade course 'Bidvest is good at making companies sparkle' Compu-Clearing could score Merchant bankers advised Safren to sell off Rennies was always the target, says Joffe Keeping local beer kegs flowing VAT on BLNS imports postponed till January Clearing agents fear casualties as fuel hikes add to Zim import slump Lack of funds stalls VAT moves in Zimbabwe Seminar will explore trade opportunities Diepkloof resident gets Swedish university bursary New act prohibits cabotage in SA Register now for last Incoterms course of the year Book your pet via Internet Kevin Wilson moves into SAA Cargo top spot Leigh Walker moves up US and Canada ban untreated wooden pallets Banks reject up to 75% of SA's trade documents Recouped import charges save customers millions NYK clinches million dollar import deal with Billiton PE business sets up task team to fast-track Coega TransAfrica expo will join maritime conference European financier has committed in excess of US$190-million, says Wicks 'Are we going to help raise their standards or are we going to be pulled down to their level?' Reduce tariffs to benefit all, says Anglo consultant The region must pool resources for export lift-off, says DTI 'A truly professional marketing site' Cartage operators want February 1 open gates ruling Customs delays 'shipped on board' date ruling till December 2

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NOVEMBER 9, 1998
Thai exports crippled by box drought CMA-CGM boss fires salvo at terminals during TOC Asia TACA counts another loss Salalah eyes trans-shipment crown MISC feeders Chittagong GHR calls for millenium policy Empty boxes boost West Port throughput

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Brussels accuses Korea of aid abuse THE European Commission yesterday accused South Korea of using International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid to undercut shipbuilding prices. Kvaerner yards 'need new orders urgently' KVAERNER, Europe's biggest shipbuilder, yesterday said its Kleven and Govan shipyards were in urgent need of new orders to maintain full capacity next year. Hanjin Shipping plans $200m domestic bond issue Hanjin Shipping is planning a $200m domestic bond effort to take advantage of improved local investment sentiment and eased domestic interest rates, according to a senior Hanjin official who explained that the proceeds would be used to build up a cash reserve. DSR Senator gets further investment TO shore up the loss making subsidiary DSR Senator, another $20m injection is planned shortly, which Hanjin expects will be the final outlay. In addition to the purchase price, Hanjin has already poured Dm375m ($228.7m) into the company. South Korea set to launch P&I club SOUTH Korea is preparing to launch a home-grown protection & indemnity club in an effort to provide better service and more moderate rates for its coastal shipping concerns. DFDS buys North Sea Line from Fred Olsen POOR financial results and global economic uncertainty have forced Norway's Fred Olsen & Co to sell its traditional North Sea Line to Danish shipping line DFDS. Shanghai set to float port box stevedore THE Port of Shanghai has announced plans to float its container stevedoring business on the Shanghai Stock Exchange during the first half of 1999. Mr Rais to organise student protests Indonesian Moslem leader Amin Rais addresses followers outside Jakarta's Al-Azhar mosque yesterday. Mr Rais said he would organise student protests to topple president B J Habibie if political reforms were not introduced. Students resumed their anti-government protests yesterday as authorities detained high-profile government critics after a week of bloody riots.

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NOVEMBER 16, 1998
Dutch demand grows for qualified staff A RELAXED tax policy for Dutch shipping has boosted owners' fortunes, but side effects include a growing demand for qualified sea and shore staff. Unicool restructures reefer business UNICOOL, the reefer holding company owned by Safmarine of Cape Town and Norway's Leif Höegh, is to launch a new reefer ship pool called "Arctic Reefers". Successful test run for North Korean cruise HYUNDAI cruiseship, the Hyundai Kumgang, arrived safely in North Korea yesterday following a successful test run for the start of its historic inter-Korea tours. DFDS buys Olsen's North Sea Line DFDS, the Copenhagen-based shipping and haulage group, has acquired Fred Olsen's North Sea Line with effect from January 1, 1999. Big spill as Chinese tankers collide AN oil slick more than 10 km long and up to 50 m wide is threatening marine life after two Chinese oil tankers collided near the mouth of Pearl River. Keppel and Hitachi Zosen agree new merger terms SINGAPORE'S Keppel Corp and Hitachi Zosen Singapore (HZSL) have further revised the terms for the merger of their shipyards. Producer boards argue their cases PRODUCER boards in New Zealand will this week put their case against deregulation to the government. Haldia to become repairer SHALIMAR Works is to set up a shiprepairing facility at Haldia dock. Neptun's rights issue under-subscribed NEPTUN Maritime, the Finnish ferry group, raised Fmk493m ($97m) through a rights issue, leaving part of the issue unsold. Mobil may scrap vlcc fleet MOBIL Oil is preparing to scrap its 1974-built vlcc Saudi Glory, prompting speculation that its entire 1970s vlcc fleet will follow. NZ meat exports shrinking NEW ZEALAND'S two leading meat exporters retrenched last week in the face of declining stock numbers and falling export returns. Trailer Bridge launches east coast service TRAILER Bridge, the company founded by containerisation pioneer Malcolm McLean, has christened a ship that will serve Puerto Rico. China to support Hong Kong's shipping efforts CHINESE authorities are to support Hong Kong's efforts to become an international maritime centre. Concern mounts over missing cargoship CONCERN is mounting over the fate of the crew of a general cargoship that disappeared from contact in Asian waters more than seven weeks ago. Forty feared drowned after Indonesian ferry sinks ABOUT 40 passengers and crew members have been reported missing, presumed dead, after an Indonesian ferry sank in heavy seas. Patrick looks more positive AUSTRALIA'S number two stevedoring business, Patrick, may have turned the corner for its parent company after a troubled year. Kværner pre-tax result collapses KVÆRNER has announced a pre-tax loss of Nkr1.15bn ($153.5m) in the first nine months of the year, compared with a profit of Nkr903m a year earlier. Gibraltar port hit by weekend strike GIBRALTER Port has reopened this morning 'as a gesture of goodwill' after being hit by strike action over the weekend.

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Grain drop hits V/Line Freight result THE soon-to-be-privatised V/Line Freight Corporation suffered an 18 per cent fall in revenue in 1997-98 after a 50 per cent drop in export grain traffic during the year. According to the corporation's first annual report, V/Line Freight finished its first trading year with lower freight revenues of about $100 million for the 1997-98 year and an operating deficit of $15.3 million. The results, which were tabled in Victoria's parliament last week, came as the state government prepares to cull its list of private groups bidding for the loss-making business. Final bids from shortlisted consortia for V/Line Freight are expected to be made in coming weeks, with a preferred bidder expected to be announced in late January. Fuel slug holds back NR National Rail productivity levels -- once an area of regular criticism by its customers -- were now at or close to international best practice in several areas, according to an independent study by its external auditors Ernst & Young. The results of the study, released in part by NR yesterday, show that freight output per NR employee per year was only one-fiftieth (or 2.5 per cent) lower than the largest profitable US railroads, and two-thirds higher than the best in Canada. The study also found that NR labor was only 28 per cent of total costs (taking into account employees of outsourced contractors) compared with 33 per cent for US railroads. Austal scores third French contract Austal Ships has won a third contract to supply a vessel to French maritime group, Compagnie Chambon. The WA-based shipbuilder will supply a 60-metre luxury cruise catamaran, due for delivery in October, to Rivages Croisieres. Rivages Croisieres is a sister company to L'Express Des Iles, Chambon's French Caribbean fast ferry operation which already operates one 48-metre Austal car ferry and will take delivery of a 40-metre passenger catamaran at the end of the year. The vessel will be named Rivage St Martin and it will operate from the French Caribbean island of St Martin and will be used for nine-day coastal cruises. VTA future uncertain The long-term future of VicTrack Access, which only took over ownership and management of Victoria's entire non-electrified rail network in July last year, remains uncertain. The access authority said in its first annual report, which was tabled in state parliament last week, that it expected to transfer the majority of its responsibilities to other bodies by the end of 1998-99. This would result in an 80 per cent reduction in the corporation's staff. VicTrack recently transferred ownership and responsibility of the state's interstate rail network to the Australian Rail Track Corporation for five years. According to the report, VicTrack will continue to provide asset management and train management services to the ARTC in the short term. Wisconsin falls on 'foreign' results US-based rail giant Wisconsin Central, which holds a 33 per cent stake in Australian Transport Network and a 24 per cent stake in Tranz Rail, has blamed the poor overall performance of its foreign entities for a 9.3 per cent fall in the group's net income for the third quarter of 1998. According to the results, Wisconsin reported net income of $US19.4 million ($A30.79 million) for the third quarter of 1998, a decrease of $US2.0 million, or 9.3 per cent, from the third quarter of 1997. The third quarter results included record North American operating revenues and record income from North American operations, but were offset by reductions in the company's equity in net income of foreign affiliates.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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