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BRIEFS

September 18, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NOL faces US$16m fine from EU anti-trust body
Carrier was part of group allegedly involved in unfair practices
Royal Caribbean fined US$1m for pollution by US court
Collision off S'pore; no pollution, crews safe

Air and Land Transport

China freezes new plane orders as economy slows
Boeing, Airbus sales in country seen hit as Chinese carriers also delay deliveries
Airbus agrees to roll over Garuda's US$750m debt: report
Air India to offer shorter work week
Ansett unveils overhaul of flights
S Korea car industry seen to start recovering next year

Features

State sell-off hangs on price
For Delhi's bid to divest Container Corp of India to succeed, shares should be offered at 350 rupees, say analysts

Columns

UK court ticks off trading firm over arbitration dispute

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NOL faces US$16m fine from EU anti-trust body
Carrier was part of group allegedly involved in unfair practices
Royal Caribbean fined US$1m for pollution by US court
Collision off S'pore; no pollution, crews safe

Air and Land Transport

China freezes new plane orders as economy slows
Boeing, Airbus sales in country seen hit as Chinese carriers also delay deliveries
Airbus agrees to roll over Garuda's US$750m debt: report
Air India to offer shorter work week
Ansett unveils overhaul of flights
S Korea car industry seen to start recovering next year

Features

State sell-off hangs on price
For Delhi's bid to divest Container Corp of India to succeed, shares should be offered at 350 rupees, say analysts

Columns

UK court ticks off trading firm over arbitration dispute

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NOL faces US$16m fine from EU anti-trust body
Carrier was part of group allegedly involved in unfair practices
Royal Caribbean fined US$1m for pollution by US court
Collision off S'pore; no pollution, crews safe

Air and Land Transport

China freezes new plane orders as economy slows
Boeing, Airbus sales in country seen hit as Chinese carriers also delay deliveries
Airbus agrees to roll over Garuda's US$750m debt: report
Air India to offer shorter work week
Ansett unveils overhaul of flights
S Korea car industry seen to start recovering next year

Features

State sell-off hangs on price
For Delhi's bid to divest Container Corp of India to succeed, shares should be offered at 350 rupees, say analysts

Columns

UK court ticks off trading firm over arbitration dispute

Shipping Times

Shipping News

NOL faces US$16m fine from EU anti-trust body
Carrier was part of group allegedly involved in unfair practices
Royal Caribbean fined US$1m for pollution by US court
Collision off S'pore; no pollution, crews safe

Air and Land Transport

China freezes new plane orders as economy slows
Boeing, Airbus sales in country seen hit as Chinese carriers also delay deliveries
Airbus agrees to roll over Garuda's US$750m debt: report
Air India to offer shorter work week
Ansett unveils overhaul of flights
S Korea car industry seen to start recovering next year

Features

State sell-off hangs on price
For Delhi's bid to divest Container Corp of India to succeed, shares should be offered at 350 rupees, say analysts

Columns

UK court ticks off trading firm over arbitration dispute

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China allowed to use Korea-Japan liner route UIH profits from Asian downturn Greater capabilities for new Thamesport crane FESCO/Contship in new vessel sharing pact Conti Lines starts new service to Africa Huge overall losses after strike for Northwest Hapag-Lloyd commits to five more Boeing 737-800s Rolls-Royce reaches US$2 billion orders at Farnborough

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SEPTEMBER 17, 1998
Commission fines Taca-members with $318 million; they go to court Comments of Lloyd's List: too severe punishment Weekly Israel service Sea-Land... ... in competition with Yangming Dispute postpones relaunch of Fokker aircraft production

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Deficit only slightly wider as exports fall
Tariff relief wins support but faces veto
Panel to clarify role of forwarders
The new generation gap: free-trade policy
House Democrats squawk at GOP tactics on IMF
FMC holding emergency meeting on rash of Pacific rate increases
Columbus Line consolidating South Seas service at San Francisco and Los Angeles
Emery Worldwide wins two-year logistics pact with Royal Australian Air Force
Worldwide U-Ship creates a new unit, Advanced Courier Services
Consolidated Delivery & Logistics acquires third company in three months
South Korea to merge ailing guarantee insurers
Floods take heavy toll on Bangladesh tea industry

Transportation

US freight forwarders make drive into Europe
Rail agency realigns brake rule proposals
Reefer vessel to be scrapped after 9 months stuck in Hawaii
End may be near for Philippine Air
Agricultural showdown: Police stop Canadian trucks in pricing dispute
Trans-Atlantic Conference argues against EU fines
Air India, Indian Airlines to be privatized in a year

Maritime

Two maritime groups lambaste move to limit liability on Panama Canal
Keppel, Hitachi Zosen link to pursue Asian projects, shipbuilding
Two lines start service to Israel
Guam files new complaint claiming carrier overcharges
US port roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Deficit only slightly wider as exports fall
Tariff relief wins support but faces veto
Panel to clarify role of forwarders
The new generation gap: free-trade policy
House Democrats squawk at GOP tactics on IMF
FMC holding emergency meeting on rash of Pacific rate increases
Columbus Line consolidating South Seas service at San Francisco and Los Angeles
Emery Worldwide wins two-year logistics pact with Royal Australian Air Force
Worldwide U-Ship creates a new unit, Advanced Courier Services
Consolidated Delivery & Logistics acquires third company in three months
South Korea to merge ailing guarantee insurers
Floods take heavy toll on Bangladesh tea industry

Transportation

US freight forwarders make drive into Europe
Rail agency realigns brake rule proposals
Reefer vessel to be scrapped after 9 months stuck in Hawaii
End may be near for Philippine Air
Agricultural showdown: Police stop Canadian trucks in pricing dispute
Trans-Atlantic Conference argues against EU fines
Air India, Indian Airlines to be privatized in a year

Maritime

Two maritime groups lambaste move to limit liability on Panama Canal
Keppel, Hitachi Zosen link to pursue Asian projects, shipbuilding
Two lines start service to Israel
Guam files new complaint claiming carrier overcharges
US port roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Deficit only slightly wider as exports fall
Tariff relief wins support but faces veto
Panel to clarify role of forwarders
The new generation gap: free-trade policy
House Democrats squawk at GOP tactics on IMF
FMC holding emergency meeting on rash of Pacific rate increases
Columbus Line consolidating South Seas service at San Francisco and Los Angeles
Emery Worldwide wins two-year logistics pact with Royal Australian Air Force
Worldwide U-Ship creates a new unit, Advanced Courier Services
Consolidated Delivery & Logistics acquires third company in three months
South Korea to merge ailing guarantee insurers
Floods take heavy toll on Bangladesh tea industry

Transportation

US freight forwarders make drive into Europe
Rail agency realigns brake rule proposals
Reefer vessel to be scrapped after 9 months stuck in Hawaii
End may be near for Philippine Air
Agricultural showdown: Police stop Canadian trucks in pricing dispute
Trans-Atlantic Conference argues against EU fines
Air India, Indian Airlines to be privatized in a year

Maritime

Two maritime groups lambaste move to limit liability on Panama Canal
Keppel, Hitachi Zosen link to pursue Asian projects, shipbuilding
Two lines start service to Israel
Guam files new complaint claiming carrier overcharges
US port roundup

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EU Refuses to Exempt TACA, Fines Its Members 'K' Line, Yangming Enhance Asia/Europe Services EU Declares Italy's Planned Airline Shareout at Milan Illegal

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La CNMV registra el folleto informativo de Azkar para salir a Bolsa Naviera Pinillos sale de los números rojos Nuevas instalaciones de MRW en Barcelona Finanzauto vende 440 millones de productos italianos OMG Acuerdo de las navieras CMA-CGM y Norasia Line para compartir flota ENS explotará el servicio ferroviario nocturno bajo el Canal de la Mancha

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Hegde announces new package for trading houses Stage set for easier technology imports Guidelines soon for major ports on marine pollution KPT-Indian Rlys JV for gauge conversion cleared Forbes opens Travel Division at Kochi S. C. Chemicals bags 'Best Castor Oil Exporters Award' Textile mills upset by cotton exports Global network of cargo centres for perishables being readied SAL Scheme for electronic items export notified Ispat to set up captive jetty at Vizag R409a viable alternative to R12 reefers: IICL Air cargo export to Russia at virtual standstill RIL among three shortlisted for Hazira port project

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A 15 compagnie di navigazione del consorzio Taca la pi' alta multa (530 miliardi) mai decisa da Bruxelles La scure Ue sul cartello dei container A pieni giri i lavori nello scalo laziale in vista del 2000 - Incrementi record di merci e passeggeri Civitavecchia accelera con il Giubileo La Nai riprende il largo con due maxinavi coreane Salerno punta sul business delle crociere

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SEPTEMBER 7, 1998
Tanjung Perak's competitive edge Growth in empties at European ports FANAL vessels aggravate overcapacity Alliance on Asia-Europe Matson cuts Hawaii calls

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SEPTEMBER 1, 1998
New era begins in ShanghaiCNC Sep 01, 1998 Blyth spirit for OOCL in Baltic COSCO steps up Atlantic trade Shanghai added to PSA port list Rivals move closer together

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Bidvest increases equity stake in Safren to 17% SOUTH African industrial holdings company Bidvest has taken advantage of transport group Safren's low share price in recent months to increase its stake to 17%. Lloyd's cuts 300 support staff jobs Some 300 jobs are to go at the Corporation of Lloyd's in a shake-up designed to save '10m ($16.6m) at Lloyd's Insurance Services business unit. Box sector battles a Latin lurch CONTAINER shipping experts are nervously contemplating Latin America's struggle to fend off financial downturn. Carnival enjoys profits party THE remarkable profit record of Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise shipping group, looks set to continue for the rest of this year and into 1999. Philippines rethinks port modernisation The Philippines is re-evaluating its ambitious Peso500bn ($11.6bn) long term public ports modernisation programme because of funding difficulties. PAL to shut down after collapse of union negotiations Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced yesterday that it would cease operations beginning midnight September 23 The airline board of directors decided on closure following the the breakdown of negotiations between man agement and the airline's labour unions.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 1998
Evergreen boxboat collides with HUAL car carrier A CONTAINERSHIP operated by Evergreen was in collision with a HUAL car carrier in Singapore waters this morning, according to local maritime authorities. Keppel sells US boatbuilder for $3m SINGAPORE'S Keppel Marine Industries (KMI) today announced the disposal of its US sail boat building subsidiary, Pacific Seacraft Corp (PSC), for $3m. PPECB steps back from shipping arrangements SOUTH African fruit exporters are being allowed to make their own shipping arrangements directly with container lines. Thailand rejects shipper pressure on charges THAILAND'S government has rejected calls from local shippers to pass clauses in the Thai Maritime Law that would limit ship operators' ability to raise charges. Evoikos master to be released on September 21 MICHAEL Chalkitis, the Greek master of the Evoikos, which was in collision with the vlcc Orapin Global, is to be released from prison in Singapore on September 21. Indian customs strike threatens cargo movements A STRIKE by customs clerical staff, in opposition to the introduction of a new electronic data interchange, threatens to stall cargo movements in Chennai. Port Louis terminal to open next month THE greenfield site container terminal at Port Louis on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is planned to be inaugurated next month. Baltic launches new information exchange THE Baltic Exchange is setting up an internet-based information exchange. Australian builders look to south-east Asia TWO Australian shipbuilders are conducting a feasibility study into establishing marine engineering and industry training centres in the Philippines and Vietnam. Lloyd Werft lands major Birka refit ÅLAND islands-based shipping group Birka Line is to send its cruiseship Birka Princess to Lloyd Werft in Germany for a Fmk120m ($22m) refit. Foschi slams Med port standards COSTA Crociere ceo Pierluigi Foschi has slammed Mediterranean ports, saying they are not ready for a 15 per cent rise in passenger throughput. NCL to use Seattle as hub port in 2000 MIAMI-based Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it will begin using Seattle as its home port for its summer cruises to Alaska in 2000. IACS to publicise suspended ships IACS is working towards greater transparency by providing information which would benefit those interested in safe shipping, according to its permanent secretary. Australian customs standards come under fire AUSTRALIA'S law enforcement standards for preventing shipborne contraband have taken centre stage in the nation's general election campaign. Carnival lifts income despite Ecstacy withdrawal CARNIVAL Corp lifted net income in the three months to August 31 to $344.8m on revenues of $1.06bn, despite having Ecstacy out of service from July 20 to September 16. Knapp triggers P&O Nedlloyd strike ballot UK union leader Jimmy Knapp has triggered a strike ballot in reaction to P&O Nedlloyd's redundancy notice to 300 ratings.

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La TACA ne s'incline pas devant l'amende de 10,9 mia. de BEF Comme nous l'annoncions dans notre édition précédente, la Commission européenne a imposé de grosses amendes aux membres et ex-membres de la Trans Atlantic Conference Agreement (TACA). Quelque 15 armements se sont vu confrontés à des amendes allant de 6,88 mio. d'ecu à 27,5 mio. d'ecu. P&O et Nedlloyd n'ayant pas encore fusionné du temps des infractions aux réglementations européennes, P&O Nedlloyd est aujourd'hui en tête du classement, avec une amende commune de 41,26 mio. d'ecu. Le président de la TACA, Olaf Rakkenes, a fortement critiqué le verdict de la Commission; le secrétaire général du European Shippers' Council (ESC), Chris Welsh, l'applaudit. Le Parlement européen plaide pour une norme de sécurité uniforme pour les ferries et navires à grande vitesse Le Parlement européen discutera fin de la semaine à Strasbourg le rapport de son délégué britannique Mark Francis Watts de la commission au Transport concernant la proposition du conseil européen des ministres en matière de conditions pour l'exploitation de services réguliers par des ferries et des unités à passagers à grande vitesse dans l'UE. Le Conseil des Transports donne la priorité à la directive Eurovignette et à l'accord de transit avec la Suisse Le ministre autrichien des Transports Caspar Einem, également président en fonction du Conseil européen des ministres des Transports, dit avoir constaté "un grand degré d'harmonie" auprès de ses collègues en ce qui concerne la nécessité de prendre des mesures efficaces contre les conséquence néfastes du transport routier pour l'environnement.

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Patrick claims productivity boost Patrick yesterday claimed new productivity levels, despite the fact that the dispute over crane chasers has spread from Container Terminals Australia Ltd to its facilities. Responding to claims of low morale levels, Patrick director Bill Clayton said yesterday two gangs which worked aboard the containership Liao He at Port Botany on Wednesday evening achieved rates of 27.5 and 24 containers respectively. Rates as high as 27.5 have rarely been heard of in Sydney before and, according to the company are a direct result of its new enterprise agreement which came into force on Monday. Police lash road rogues The Australian trucking industry was this week again lashed for its poor road safety record and urged to make dramatic changes to its culture to reduce fatigue-related road trauma involving trucks. At the Fatigue in Transport seminar in Melbourne, Victoria Police spokesman Roger Sanders argued it was up to the owners and manager of Australia's 15,000 trucking companies to take responsibility for their drivers' on-road behaviour. Inspector Sanders, who last month received the Australian Freight Industry 1998 Safety Award for road safety work, said disturbing road toll statistics continued to prove that truck drivers were flouting the laws and that employers needed to change their work practices and attitude. Ansett reassures on freight Ansett Air Freight has assured Tasmanian freight customers that twice daily dedicated freighter services into and out of the state will be untouched, despite Ansett Australia's announcement on Wednesday it was withdrawing services to Tasmania. The freight division of Ansett also confirmed yesterday that other dedicated freighter services along the airline's eastern Australian regional route network would also continue and be unaffected by Ansett's proposed overhaul of its loss-making passenger services. "There is very little effect on the freight side," a spokesman for Ansett's domestic air freight operation told DCN. "If anything, it will enhance the services that we provide because there will be more frequency of flights." Harradine wants air subsidy Ansett's announcement that it will progressively replace its services to Tasmania with those operated by subsidiary, Kendell Airlines, highlighted the need for "drastic action" to encourage more travellers to cross Bass Strait by air, according to Independent Tasmanian Senator, Brian Harradine. Ansett announced on Wednesday that it would withdraw all its regional services in eastern Australia over three years while Kendell spends around $300 million on 12 new 50-seater aircraft to service the affected routes including Melbourne-Launceston, Melbourne-Hobart, Canberra-Sydney, Canberra-Melbourne and Canberra-Brisbane

International Transport Journal

Feature

Secure container transport. Security in the transport of goods has always been a problem, and sophisticated techniques are required today to ensure safe arrival.

Maritime

Norasia Line is resuming direct calls at the port of Hamburg.
Yangming upgrades its North Sea-USA-Israel service.
Andrew Weir Shipping/Mac Andrews offers Rotterdam-Bilbao link.
Pro Line and Neptunia launch a new South American breakbulk service.
Maersk operates Far East-Australia service alone with Cho Yang as slotcharterer, and upgrades West Africa and Caribbean services.
Fesco and Contship cooperate between the USA and Australia.
Sea-Land serves Israel.
DFDS posts improved profits again.
Brussels: decision to fine Taca. A decision by the European Commission to impose fines of ECU 273 million on the members of Taca is meeting a mixed reception.
Egon Oldendorff intends to acquire Hoegh Lines plus four vessels.
Exports of South African perishables may be arranged direct with Saecs.
Shipping lines will talk about a discussion agreement to replace Taca.

Ports and Terminals

Auckland posted higher results in fiscal 1998 and buys a mobile crane.
ABP records a good half year.
Antwerp and Zeebrugge agree to form an economic interest group.
The first phase of Marseilles Distriport is open for business, after a number of delays.

Forwarding

Wilson Group is acquiring 50% of Combined Logistics (India).
Union-Transport purchases Per Transport in Italy.
Schenker has officially opened its new logistics centre in Singapore.

Aviation

Virgin adds a second weekly freighter to Australia, and plans scheduled flights to the Caribbean.
TMA launches flights to Shanghai.
UPS starts flights to Paris and South America, and also announces a round-the-world service.
Formation of the British Cargo Airline Alliance. The new air cargo alliance in the UK comprises Air Foyle, Channel Express, HeavyLift Cargo Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
Swiss World Airways, a new Swiss international carrier, takes off.
Globe Air Services acts as general sales agent for Challenge Air Cargo.
DHL and Martinair cooperate between Europe and East Africa.
The AEA warns that although 1997 was an excellent year, airlines are still vulnerable to economic changes.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Secure container transport. Security in the transport of goods has always been a problem, and sophisticated techniques are required today to ensure safe arrival.

Maritime

Norasia Line is resuming direct calls at the port of Hamburg.
Yangming upgrades its North Sea-USA-Israel service.
Andrew Weir Shipping/Mac Andrews offers Rotterdam-Bilbao link.
Pro Line and Neptunia launch a new South American breakbulk service.
Maersk operates Far East-Australia service alone with Cho Yang as slotcharterer, and upgrades West Africa and Caribbean services.
Fesco and Contship cooperate between the USA and Australia.
Sea-Land serves Israel.
DFDS posts improved profits again.
Brussels: decision to fine Taca. A decision by the European Commission to impose fines of ECU 273 million on the members of Taca is meeting a mixed reception.
Egon Oldendorff intends to acquire Hoegh Lines plus four vessels.
Exports of South African perishables may be arranged direct with Saecs.
Shipping lines will talk about a discussion agreement to replace Taca.

Ports and Terminals

Auckland posted higher results in fiscal 1998 and buys a mobile crane.
ABP records a good half year.
Antwerp and Zeebrugge agree to form an economic interest group.
The first phase of Marseilles Distriport is open for business, after a number of delays.

Forwarding

Wilson Group is acquiring 50% of Combined Logistics (India).
Union-Transport purchases Per Transport in Italy.
Schenker has officially opened its new logistics centre in Singapore.

Aviation

Virgin adds a second weekly freighter to Australia, and plans scheduled flights to the Caribbean.
TMA launches flights to Shanghai.
UPS starts flights to Paris and South America, and also announces a round-the-world service.
Formation of the British Cargo Airline Alliance. The new air cargo alliance in the UK comprises Air Foyle, Channel Express, HeavyLift Cargo Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
Swiss World Airways, a new Swiss international carrier, takes off.
Globe Air Services acts as general sales agent for Challenge Air Cargo.
DHL and Martinair cooperate between Europe and East Africa.
The AEA warns that although 1997 was an excellent year, airlines are still vulnerable to economic changes.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Secure container transport. Security in the transport of goods has always been a problem, and sophisticated techniques are required today to ensure safe arrival.

Maritime

Norasia Line is resuming direct calls at the port of Hamburg.
Yangming upgrades its North Sea-USA-Israel service.
Andrew Weir Shipping/Mac Andrews offers Rotterdam-Bilbao link.
Pro Line and Neptunia launch a new South American breakbulk service.
Maersk operates Far East-Australia service alone with Cho Yang as slotcharterer, and upgrades West Africa and Caribbean services.
Fesco and Contship cooperate between the USA and Australia.
Sea-Land serves Israel.
DFDS posts improved profits again.
Brussels: decision to fine Taca. A decision by the European Commission to impose fines of ECU 273 million on the members of Taca is meeting a mixed reception.
Egon Oldendorff intends to acquire Hoegh Lines plus four vessels.
Exports of South African perishables may be arranged direct with Saecs.
Shipping lines will talk about a discussion agreement to replace Taca.

Ports and Terminals

Auckland posted higher results in fiscal 1998 and buys a mobile crane.
ABP records a good half year.
Antwerp and Zeebrugge agree to form an economic interest group.
The first phase of Marseilles Distriport is open for business, after a number of delays.

Forwarding

Wilson Group is acquiring 50% of Combined Logistics (India).
Union-Transport purchases Per Transport in Italy.
Schenker has officially opened its new logistics centre in Singapore.

Aviation

Virgin adds a second weekly freighter to Australia, and plans scheduled flights to the Caribbean.
TMA launches flights to Shanghai.
UPS starts flights to Paris and South America, and also announces a round-the-world service.
Formation of the British Cargo Airline Alliance. The new air cargo alliance in the UK comprises Air Foyle, Channel Express, HeavyLift Cargo Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
Swiss World Airways, a new Swiss international carrier, takes off.
Globe Air Services acts as general sales agent for Challenge Air Cargo.
DHL and Martinair cooperate between Europe and East Africa.
The AEA warns that although 1997 was an excellent year, airlines are still vulnerable to economic changes.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Secure container transport. Security in the transport of goods has always been a problem, and sophisticated techniques are required today to ensure safe arrival.

Maritime

Norasia Line is resuming direct calls at the port of Hamburg.
Yangming upgrades its North Sea-USA-Israel service.
Andrew Weir Shipping/Mac Andrews offers Rotterdam-Bilbao link.
Pro Line and Neptunia launch a new South American breakbulk service.
Maersk operates Far East-Australia service alone with Cho Yang as slotcharterer, and upgrades West Africa and Caribbean services.
Fesco and Contship cooperate between the USA and Australia.
Sea-Land serves Israel.
DFDS posts improved profits again.
Brussels: decision to fine Taca. A decision by the European Commission to impose fines of ECU 273 million on the members of Taca is meeting a mixed reception.
Egon Oldendorff intends to acquire Hoegh Lines plus four vessels.
Exports of South African perishables may be arranged direct with Saecs.
Shipping lines will talk about a discussion agreement to replace Taca.

Ports and Terminals

Auckland posted higher results in fiscal 1998 and buys a mobile crane.
ABP records a good half year.
Antwerp and Zeebrugge agree to form an economic interest group.
The first phase of Marseilles Distriport is open for business, after a number of delays.

Forwarding

Wilson Group is acquiring 50% of Combined Logistics (India).
Union-Transport purchases Per Transport in Italy.
Schenker has officially opened its new logistics centre in Singapore.

Aviation

Virgin adds a second weekly freighter to Australia, and plans scheduled flights to the Caribbean.
TMA launches flights to Shanghai.
UPS starts flights to Paris and South America, and also announces a round-the-world service.
Formation of the British Cargo Airline Alliance. The new air cargo alliance in the UK comprises Air Foyle, Channel Express, HeavyLift Cargo Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
Swiss World Airways, a new Swiss international carrier, takes off.
Globe Air Services acts as general sales agent for Challenge Air Cargo.
DHL and Martinair cooperate between Europe and East Africa.
The AEA warns that although 1997 was an excellent year, airlines are still vulnerable to economic changes.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Secure container transport. Security in the transport of goods has always been a problem, and sophisticated techniques are required today to ensure safe arrival.

Maritime

Norasia Line is resuming direct calls at the port of Hamburg.
Yangming upgrades its North Sea-USA-Israel service.
Andrew Weir Shipping/Mac Andrews offers Rotterdam-Bilbao link.
Pro Line and Neptunia launch a new South American breakbulk service.
Maersk operates Far East-Australia service alone with Cho Yang as slotcharterer, and upgrades West Africa and Caribbean services.
Fesco and Contship cooperate between the USA and Australia.
Sea-Land serves Israel.
DFDS posts improved profits again.
Brussels: decision to fine Taca. A decision by the European Commission to impose fines of ECU 273 million on the members of Taca is meeting a mixed reception.
Egon Oldendorff intends to acquire Hoegh Lines plus four vessels.
Exports of South African perishables may be arranged direct with Saecs.
Shipping lines will talk about a discussion agreement to replace Taca.

Ports and Terminals

Auckland posted higher results in fiscal 1998 and buys a mobile crane.
ABP records a good half year.
Antwerp and Zeebrugge agree to form an economic interest group.
The first phase of Marseilles Distriport is open for business, after a number of delays.

Forwarding

Wilson Group is acquiring 50% of Combined Logistics (India).
Union-Transport purchases Per Transport in Italy.
Schenker has officially opened its new logistics centre in Singapore.

Aviation

Virgin adds a second weekly freighter to Australia, and plans scheduled flights to the Caribbean.
TMA launches flights to Shanghai.
UPS starts flights to Paris and South America, and also announces a round-the-world service.
Formation of the British Cargo Airline Alliance. The new air cargo alliance in the UK comprises Air Foyle, Channel Express, HeavyLift Cargo Airlines and Atlantic Airlines.
Swiss World Airways, a new Swiss international carrier, takes off.
Globe Air Services acts as general sales agent for Challenge Air Cargo.
DHL and Martinair cooperate between Europe and East Africa.
The AEA warns that although 1997 was an excellent year, airlines are still vulnerable to economic changes.

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What's hot and what's not THE VOLATILE WORLD OF SHIPPING is living up to its reputation. The bottom has fallen out of the VLCC market while shipbuilding may be showing signs of a revival. Plummeting share values are leaving stocklisted tanker companies undervalued and the prospect of hostile takeover bids is growing. However, in the midst this turbulence a few bold owners are making strategic moves. Some are building up their share portfolios while others are moving to take advantage of low newbuilding prices, giving struggling shipbuilders a much needed fillip. See pages 4, 5, 6 & 7 in addition to main link. Rounding up frauds ITF goes to Brazil Chen clan Scrapping prices fall Mixed bag at Osprey

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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