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August 18, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Expansion by Korean, Japan yards may backfire
    Slowdown in newbuilding orders expected by turn of the century
  • Orient Overseas turns in US$14.6m loss in first half
  • Hitachi Zosen sets up China venture
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways dives further into red in second quarter
    Net loss balloons to 4.3 billion baht due to accounting changes and foreign exchange losses
  • Rolls-Royce wins US$390m jet engine order
  • British Airways to issue yellow card to tipsy trouble-makers
  • Korean Air, Asiana drop unprofitable domestic routes
  • Boeing, Raytheon to upgrade Australia's fighter jets
  • China-Tibet railway planned
Features
  • Supertrain ride into the future
    Transrapid's makers are hoping to finally get the superspeed train off thetest track and on to the profit fast track

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Expansion by Korean, Japan yards may backfire
    Slowdown in newbuilding orders expected by turn of the century
  • Orient Overseas turns in US$14.6m loss in first half
  • Hitachi Zosen sets up China venture
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways dives further into red in second quarter
    Net loss balloons to 4.3 billion baht due to accounting changes and foreign exchange losses
  • Rolls-Royce wins US$390m jet engine order
  • British Airways to issue yellow card to tipsy trouble-makers
  • Korean Air, Asiana drop unprofitable domestic routes
  • Boeing, Raytheon to upgrade Australia's fighter jets
  • China-Tibet railway planned
Features
  • Supertrain ride into the future
    Transrapid's makers are hoping to finally get the superspeed train off thetest track and on to the profit fast track

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Expansion by Korean, Japan yards may backfire
    Slowdown in newbuilding orders expected by turn of the century
  • Orient Overseas turns in US$14.6m loss in first half
  • Hitachi Zosen sets up China venture
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways dives further into red in second quarter
    Net loss balloons to 4.3 billion baht due to accounting changes and foreign exchange losses
  • Rolls-Royce wins US$390m jet engine order
  • British Airways to issue yellow card to tipsy trouble-makers
  • Korean Air, Asiana drop unprofitable domestic routes
  • Boeing, Raytheon to upgrade Australia's fighter jets
  • China-Tibet railway planned
Features
  • Supertrain ride into the future
    Transrapid's makers are hoping to finally get the superspeed train off thetest track and on to the profit fast track

Sched Netweb site
  • Shipping Committee to promote shipping industry
  • Alianca plans for new ships and services
  • COSCO, K Line, Yang Ming increasing fleet
  • Maersk takes Caribbean without Sea-Land
  • HACTL resumes all services
  • DHL handles circus heavy-weight
  • Airlines should have more maneuvering space

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 17, 1998
  • Effect Asia crisis on empty container export in Rotterdam
  • Painful imbalance in traffic with Asia
  • Promotion of short-sea to be extended

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Russia devalues ruble in effort to halt turmoil
  • Brazil's trade community wants to see Cardoso win
  • Conference will raise Europe-Asia rates Oct. 1
  • In October, Customs will accept some 'IOUs'
  • Gregory D. Storey returns to JOC as editorial director
  • Teamsters fund-raiser pleads guilty on election coverup
  • Iraq steps up drive against sanctions
  • JAL suspected of illegally paying off racketeers
  • Industrial production declines, worst drop since 90-91 recession
  • Report: North Korea building underground nuclear plant capable of making weapons
  • IRS to allow accelerated deductions for Y2K bug work
  • Woman weathering storms, heat to row across Atlantic
Transportation
  • Grain group, rails reach pact
  • Group unveils $1.76 billion plan to upgrade Buenos Aires airport
  • STB sets schedule for CN merger plan
  • UPS saw net rise 35% in 2nd quarter
  • McMullen is sold
  • Stocks ride bad week for markets
  • Minnesota governor asks for Northwest strike plan
  • Tribasa makes first rail payment to Mexico
  • Indonesia's hard-hit Garuda returns leased Boeings
  • Court says Teamsters leader Sever violated union election rules
Maritime
  • FMC box probe of China to give lift to forwarders
  • West Coast ports adding capacity in era of mega-terminals
  • China, Korea yards grapple with prices in market downturns

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Russia devalues ruble in effort to halt turmoil
  • Brazil's trade community wants to see Cardoso win
  • Conference will raise Europe-Asia rates Oct. 1
  • In October, Customs will accept some 'IOUs'
  • Gregory D. Storey returns to JOC as editorial director
  • Teamsters fund-raiser pleads guilty on election coverup
  • Iraq steps up drive against sanctions
  • JAL suspected of illegally paying off racketeers
  • Industrial production declines, worst drop since 90-91 recession
  • Report: North Korea building underground nuclear plant capable of making weapons
  • IRS to allow accelerated deductions for Y2K bug work
  • Woman weathering storms, heat to row across Atlantic
Transportation
  • Grain group, rails reach pact
  • Group unveils $1.76 billion plan to upgrade Buenos Aires airport
  • STB sets schedule for CN merger plan
  • UPS saw net rise 35% in 2nd quarter
  • McMullen is sold
  • Stocks ride bad week for markets
  • Minnesota governor asks for Northwest strike plan
  • Tribasa makes first rail payment to Mexico
  • Indonesia's hard-hit Garuda returns leased Boeings
  • Court says Teamsters leader Sever violated union election rules
Maritime
  • FMC box probe of China to give lift to forwarders
  • West Coast ports adding capacity in era of mega-terminals
  • China, Korea yards grapple with prices in market downturns

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Russia devalues ruble in effort to halt turmoil
  • Brazil's trade community wants to see Cardoso win
  • Conference will raise Europe-Asia rates Oct. 1
  • In October, Customs will accept some 'IOUs'
  • Gregory D. Storey returns to JOC as editorial director
  • Teamsters fund-raiser pleads guilty on election coverup
  • Iraq steps up drive against sanctions
  • JAL suspected of illegally paying off racketeers
  • Industrial production declines, worst drop since 90-91 recession
  • Report: North Korea building underground nuclear plant capable of making weapons
  • IRS to allow accelerated deductions for Y2K bug work
  • Woman weathering storms, heat to row across Atlantic
Transportation
  • Grain group, rails reach pact
  • Group unveils $1.76 billion plan to upgrade Buenos Aires airport
  • STB sets schedule for CN merger plan
  • UPS saw net rise 35% in 2nd quarter
  • McMullen is sold
  • Stocks ride bad week for markets
  • Minnesota governor asks for Northwest strike plan
  • Tribasa makes first rail payment to Mexico
  • Indonesia's hard-hit Garuda returns leased Boeings
  • Court says Teamsters leader Sever violated union election rules
Maritime
  • FMC box probe of China to give lift to forwarders
  • West Coast ports adding capacity in era of mega-terminals
  • China, Korea yards grapple with prices in market downturns

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • US Officials to Visit China, Japan to Discuss Port Issues
  • OOIL Reports $14.8-Million Half-Year Loss
  • Uniglory Starts Calling J. Nehru
  • CFS Charge for Korea-Bound Cargo to Be Raised
  • MISC Starts Bangladesh Service
  • Mid-Year Box Traffic at Pusan Rises 15.4%

urgente online pressweb site
  • Baleares subvenciona el transporte
  • Conflicto de intereses entre el ferrocarril y las vías fluviales
  • Seis aerolíneas estadounidenses logran récord financiero
  • Daewoo y LDV fabricarán furgones en el Reino Unido
  • Sabena y South African Airways abandonan Zaire

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 17, 1998
  • Eastbound shipping lines plan rate hike from Oct. 1
  • New deal for EOUs on cards
  • 'Handling charges are too high', admits MbPT Chief
  • Maharashtra to host Auto '98 fair with Tamil Nadu
  • K'taka augments funds for software units
  • Govt sets $ 14 bn textile export target
  • New agency mooted to track money laundering
  • PSUs: Concor first to be diverted

Cargonews Asiaweb site
AUGUST 10, 1998
  • Sea-land admin relocates to Manila
  • PAX calls at Manzanillo
  • VSA2 phase one launched
  • OT Africa orders Hanjin vessels
  • High hopes for inland port
  • Busy half for Long Beach
  • A million at Melbourne
  • Transpacific face-lift for OOCL
  • TSA sets peak rates
  • New call on Eagle Service

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • P&O to axe British containership crews
    ALL 300 British and 30 New Zealand ratings serving on the 19 P&O-owned containerships operating with the P&O Nedlloyd fleet are to be sacked and replaced by low-cost Filipino seafarers.
  • Hong Kong agrees CT9 building date
    HONG Kong financial secretary Donald Tsang said yesterday that a consortium of terminal operators have agreed on details of the territory's planned Container Terminal 9 (CT9) and construction would begin soon, Reuters reports.
  • Shell Deepwater to pull out early from rig deals
    SHELL Deepwater Dev-elopment in the US is to withdraw early from commitments to two high-end Transocean semi-submersibles and a third Diamond Offshore rig, all in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Tensions begin to grow in Hyundai standoff
    Standoff: striking South Korean unionists, wearing headbands reading 'Save Our Jobs' and riding motorcycles were prevented from disrupting a pro-Hyundai Motors company rally by some 5,000 riot police in Ulsan yesterday. Tensions are rising in the seven-week long standoff between sacked unionists and Hyundai management, with fears of an imminent police raid on the factory to arrest and disperse some 4,000-6,000 trade unionists and their families who have been occupying the Hyundai factory grounds for more than four weeks.
  • End of the line for UK ratings
    SOON there will be not a single British rating on the entire British-registered boxship fleet. P&O - the company which operates all 19 vessels in this category as part of the P&O Nedlloyd joint venture - yesterday gave the RMT transport union the devastating news that 300 Britons and 30 New Zealanders are to be replaced with cheaper Filipino crew.
  • Standard club curtails growth
    The Standard protection and indemnity club has rejected most applications to join over the past year in order to protect the interests of existing members.
  • Cory opts for Caterpillar technology
    US-developed Caterpillar machinery has been selected for a new class of tractor tug ordered by UK-based Cory Towage to serve a management contract in the Middle East.
  • 'Toisa Perseus' sails to Norway
    Bermuda-based Toisa Ltd's newbuilding, the '50m ($83.3m) Toisa Perseus, has left Rotterdam's Van der Giessen shipyard for trials in Norway. The subsea construction vessel will be chartered to Rockwater to lay pipelines in the North Sea.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 17, 1998
  • Torm slashes ship values
    TORM, the Danish liner and bulk shipping group, has substantially written down the value of its ships.
  • Pertamina to honour Suharto contracts
    OSPREY Maritime has welcomed the news that Pertamina is to honour all shipping contracts made by the Suharto administration.
  • Keppel Marine's turnover soars
    SINGAPORE'S Keppel Marine Industries recorded a leap in turnover of almost 50 per cent for the first six months of the year.
  • CMA and Norasia share vessels on Asia route
    CMA and Norasia Line have agreed a vessel sharing agreement to co-operate a two-string service between Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Asia.
  • Terminal operators in accord on CT9
    THREE terminal operating companies in Hong Kong have reached agreement on the detailed development arrangements for Container Terminal 9.
  • Venezuela petrochemical output nears 7m tonne
    PEQUIVEN, the petrochemical company of Venezuela's state oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela, says its three coastal complexes are currently producing 6.8m tonne annually.
  • Tamil Tigers 'ready to release' bombed ship's crew
    TAMIL Tiger rebels say they are ready to release the crew members of the merchant ship bombed by Sri Lankan air force jets on August 14.
  • Indians fail to agree oil import freight rates
    INDIAN Oil Corp and Shipping Corp of India have failed to agree on a market-related freight rate for crude oil imports despite four months of talks.
  • OOIL reports first loss since 1993
    FALLING cargo prices and volumes have been blamed for the first loss suffered by Orient Overseas (International) in five years.
  • Seattle's handling package wins Korean contract
    THE Port of Seattle has managed to retain a significant steel-handling contract by virtue of a new handling package put together by Stevedoring Services of America (SSA).
  • Dutch report questions benefit of inland shipping
    A DUTCH research institute has issued a report that questions the benefits of transferring cargo from road to rail and inland waterway.
  • CGM smarts over lost Italia purchase
    CGM's failure to take over Italia di Navigazione from Finmare is seen as a setback for the French group.
  • Awilco presents stronger first half figures
    AWILCO, the Norwegian tanker company which sold its floating production systems earlier this year, has converted last year's half year loss to a pre-tax profit of Nkr40m in 1998.
  • Finland dashes tax reform hopes
    FINLAND'S ministry of finance has dashed hopes of tax reform for the country's shipping companies.
  • Compromise sought for waterfront impasse
    AUSTRALIA'S Council of Trades Unions (ACTU) has suggested a compromise to break a deadlock threatening a waterfront peace accord.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Tor Line développe fortement la capacité de son service EuroBridge
    Tor Line va sensiblement augmenter la capacité de son service EuroBridge entre Gand et Göteborg à partir de l'automne afin de pouvoir faire face à la demande croissante. C'est ce qu'a annoncé la direction de l'armement hier à Gand. L'opérateur suédois introduira progressivement quatre navires plus grands et plus rapides sur cette route à partir de fin octobre en remplacement de la flotte existante. Tor Line pourra de la sorte transporter 30% de semi-remorques en plus et 50% de voitures en plus . L'armement disposera en outre de davantage de temps pour le traitement des cargaisons dans les deux ports. La fréquence du service (six départs par semaine) demeure inchangée. La capacité sera également augmentée sur les deux autres routes, à savoir la route AngloBridge entre la Suède et la Grande-Bretagne et la route Shortbridge entre Rotterdam et le RU.
  • Les législations environnementales différentes ne perturbent pas la concurrence entre Rotterdam et Anvers
    La réglementation environnementale et son application ne devraient pas être des facteurs de concurrence entre ports, ni une arme aux mains des utilisateurs des ports. C'est ce que concluent la Commission Portuaire Flamande et le Conseil Portuaire Néerlandais dans leur étude commune sur la "réglementation environnementale en matière de containers et de diverses dans les ports d'Anvers et de Rotterdam".

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • P&OP to pursue section 127 claims
    A HEARING in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission on Friday is expected to set a date for a Full Bench hearing of P&O's wide-ranging claim against the Maritime Union of Australia.
    The action, under section 127 of the Workplace Relations Act, seeks to prevent the MUA from taking industrial action across all of the company's stevedoring interests in Australia, including P&O Ports.
    It is understood the case will be based on incidents dating to May last year, but will also include more recent disruptions to work which took place at the height of the dispute between Patrick and the MUA.
  • Another veteran of the container revolution retires
    A SHIP which helped pioneer the container revolution in Australia's international trades is en route to the scrappers after over 27 years' service.
    The 21,278 GRT Columbus New Zealand completed her final discharge in Melbourne late last week and is now understood to be on her way to breakers at Pakistan's Gadani Beach, after almost three decades of carrying Australian and New Zealand refrigerated exports to North America.
    Introduced in mid 1971 the German-registered Columbus New Zealand was the first pure containership in the trade, followed in quick succession by sisters Columbus Australia and Columbus America. All three were built in Hamburg by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft and powered by steam turbines, but in 1986 the trio were re-engined with more fuel-efficient B&W diesels.
  • Minister hails setting up of freight body
    EXPORT levels and trade opportunities in Queensland are poised to increase significantly through the establishment of the Air Freight Council of Queensland, state Transport Minister Steve Bredhauer said last week.
    As previously announced, the commonwealth has committed to the provision of $100,000 a year for two years to the establishment of air freight councils in each state in a bid to improve the air freight cargo chain. Most other states have already received cheques for half the amount.
    Mr Bredhauer said the Queensland council would act as a forum for industry to improve the flexibility, accessibility and efficiency of transport and logistics involved in the movement of international air freight in the state.
  • Air freight levels steady
    INTERNATIONAL air freight traffic in and out of Australia continued to remain relatively steady in March, despite falling exports and passenger numbers, latest aviation figures show.
    According to figures from the commonwealth Department of Transport, total air freight traffic dropped by less than two per cent in March 1998 compared to the same period last year. Passenger numbers in and out of Australia plunged 7.7 per cent.
    Outbound air freight fell 4.9 per cent in March, with inbound freight rising slightly.
  • HCE cancels Hobart calls
    BASS Strait operator Holyman Coastal Express has withdrawn its weekly voyage to the port of Hobart in favor of six days-a-week sailing between Melbourne and Devonport.
    The move has been expected for some months but has been delayed by protracted negotiations with Australian Transport Network's Tasrail over acceptable land feeder arrangements for southern Tasmanian shippers. HCE lost cargo volumes underpinning its weekly Hobart visit when zinc manufacturer Pasminco moved substantial tonnage to the new Project Asia Service, which makes direct Hobart calls. Previously HCE feedered zinc to Melbourne to meet mainline container services.

Traffic Worldweb site
  • Success at its neutral dispatching center in Houston has UP contemplating decentralizing the operations side of its railroad on a larger scale. As its partner at the Spring, Texas, joint dispatching center, BNSF has played a critical role in the improvement that both railroads and shippers have seen in the Houston area since the agreement between the two railroads was put into operation last February. There are those who say decentralized operations are not necessary to effectively run a railroad, but both UP and BNSF are considering Los Angeles as a possible next step.
  • The American Trucking Associations' Executive Committee approved a controversial plan to reorganize the association by absorbing its affiliates, changing its dues structure and lowering membership fees, and adding thousands of truckers to its declining membership rolls. ATA wants to increase membership over the next four years from 3,125 trucking companies to 12,000 motor carriers, logistics providers and suppliers. The association also is looking to consolidate its affiliates' separate political action committees into a single PAC with more formidable political influence on Capitol Hill.
  • Toronto-based Vitran Corp. has acquired Winsted, Minn.-based Quast Transfer, making good on its intention of expanding its regional LTL presence in the United States. The deal, expected to close on Sept. 30, could reap large synergies from the combined operations. Both companies will pick up new markets with very few overlapping customers, company officials said. The acquisition comes at an opportune time from an industry standpoint, as regional trucking is growing by double-digit rates with the $19 billion long-haul market growing at 1 percent to 2 percent annually.
  • Federal Express and its pilots are back at the negotiating table, trying once again to hammer out the company's first union contract. The FedEx Pilots Association has a new negotiating team, a new president and a lot more money coming into its coffers thanks to double dues for the next six months to cover negotiation expenses. Money also will be set aside in case talks take a turn for the worse and the pilots opt for strong-arm tactics. Meanwhile, FedEx management is back at the table with the same team as last year, hoping to put the possibility of labor strife well behind them.
  • The Liberian Bureau of Maritime Affairs will refrain from any punitive action against Cosco Shipping Co., the operator of the freighter Bright Field that crashed into the Riverwalk shopping mall in New Orleans during the 1996 Christmas holidays. No fatalities resulted from the crash that damaged the mall, a Hilton Hotel, a condominium, injured more than 100 people and tallied losses exceeding $17 million. The Liberian agency will schedule a hearing on negligence charges being considered against the two engineers who served on the freighter at the time of the crash.
  • Unlike other recent Class 1 mergers, the challenge for Canadian National Railway and Illinois Central Railroad may not be how to quell shipper concerns while still keeping as much control of the franchise as possible, but how to best take advantage of marketing opportunities that will result from the merger. Before the marriage, CN had very little sales representation in the United States. Now the combined company will have a major presence. CN is figuring out a strategy as to take advantage of that fact, as well as how it will manage and develop its new alliance with Kansas City Southern.
  • Non-Stop Logistics Corp. has a new name and a new focus. The San Francisco-based logistics company is now Non-Stop Solutions and is targeting the pharmaceutical industry to pioneer its brand of inventory optimization. The company made a splash four years ago when it introduced the Non-Stop concept to the grocery market. That didn't work so Non-Stop retooled itself. It has been working with a major drug store chain for more than a year in a pilot program. It's also attracted a major new investor, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, a venture capital company that is well-known to firms in California's high-tech gulch, Silicon Valley.
  • In an about-face from two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged before Congress that it still has problems to sort through before it will be year 2000 compliant and before its computer systems are secure. Dennis DeGaetano, deputy associate administrator for Research and Acquisitions at the FAA, tacitly agreed with complaints issued by Joel C. Willemssen of the General Accounting Office, that the FAA still had serious issues. This stance from the FAA and the Department of Transportation reflects a more subdued and less optimistic viewpoint than the agency and department expressed a short while ago, when it told Traffic World that "we are right on track" for Y2K compliance.
  • Cargo has begun moving again through Salvador, Brazil, and at a considerably lower cost to port operators, thanks to a labor strike victory by management over salaries, work force size and working hours. With the rest of Brazil's shipping community looking toward Salvador for answers to their own labor problems, the country is also grappling with efforts to privatize public ports, airports, roads, rails and telecommunication systems. And government reform is starting to attract other foreign investors, including auto manufacturers and airlines.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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