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December 18, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UK unveils plan to revive shipping industry
    It intends to follow Dutch model, explore fiscal benefits such as tonnage tax
  • Passengers of grounded cruise ship flown home
  • Tanker rate lows of early 90s forecast
  • Egypt to sell 55% of stevedoring firm
  • Mitsui to launch liner unit in Tokyo
Air and Land Transport
  • Asian-Pac airfares rise for all classes
    Business class fares up the most, by 4.8%, in third quarter: survey
  • US urges airlines flying in Gulf to be more careful
  • Newark Airport to see more passengers than Kennedy Airport
  • 56 people indicted for thefts worth millions at US airport
  • GM may build smaller cars in China
  • Tentative deal between FedEx, pilots expected this week
  • Pan Am equity investors file class-action suit
Features
  • State-owned yards in revamp
    Set on making it a growth engine despite tough competition, Beijing is streamlining its shipbuilding sector
Columns
  • Ship which claims to be stand-on vessel to blame for collision

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UK unveils plan to revive shipping industry
    It intends to follow Dutch model, explore fiscal benefits such as tonnage tax
  • Passengers of grounded cruise ship flown home
  • Tanker rate lows of early 90s forecast
  • Egypt to sell 55% of stevedoring firm
  • Mitsui to launch liner unit in Tokyo
Air and Land Transport
  • Asian-Pac airfares rise for all classes
    Business class fares up the most, by 4.8%, in third quarter: survey
  • US urges airlines flying in Gulf to be more careful
  • Newark Airport to see more passengers than Kennedy Airport
  • 56 people indicted for thefts worth millions at US airport
  • GM may build smaller cars in China
  • Tentative deal between FedEx, pilots expected this week
  • Pan Am equity investors file class-action suit
Features
  • State-owned yards in revamp
    Set on making it a growth engine despite tough competition, Beijing is streamlining its shipbuilding sector
Columns
  • Ship which claims to be stand-on vessel to blame for collision

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UK unveils plan to revive shipping industry
    It intends to follow Dutch model, explore fiscal benefits such as tonnage tax
  • Passengers of grounded cruise ship flown home
  • Tanker rate lows of early 90s forecast
  • Egypt to sell 55% of stevedoring firm
  • Mitsui to launch liner unit in Tokyo
Air and Land Transport
  • Asian-Pac airfares rise for all classes
    Business class fares up the most, by 4.8%, in third quarter: survey
  • US urges airlines flying in Gulf to be more careful
  • Newark Airport to see more passengers than Kennedy Airport
  • 56 people indicted for thefts worth millions at US airport
  • GM may build smaller cars in China
  • Tentative deal between FedEx, pilots expected this week
  • Pan Am equity investors file class-action suit
Features
  • State-owned yards in revamp
    Set on making it a growth engine despite tough competition, Beijing is streamlining its shipbuilding sector
Columns
  • Ship which claims to be stand-on vessel to blame for collision

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UK unveils plan to revive shipping industry
    It intends to follow Dutch model, explore fiscal benefits such as tonnage tax
  • Passengers of grounded cruise ship flown home
  • Tanker rate lows of early 90s forecast
  • Egypt to sell 55% of stevedoring firm
  • Mitsui to launch liner unit in Tokyo
Air and Land Transport
  • Asian-Pac airfares rise for all classes
    Business class fares up the most, by 4.8%, in third quarter: survey
  • US urges airlines flying in Gulf to be more careful
  • Newark Airport to see more passengers than Kennedy Airport
  • 56 people indicted for thefts worth millions at US airport
  • GM may build smaller cars in China
  • Tentative deal between FedEx, pilots expected this week
  • Pan Am equity investors file class-action suit
Features
  • State-owned yards in revamp
    Set on making it a growth engine despite tough competition, Beijing is streamlining its shipbuilding sector
Columns
  • Ship which claims to be stand-on vessel to blame for collision

Sched Netweb site
  • China train-ferry project gets cash injection
  • New warehouse for Sino-Japanese JV
  • MOL to adopt new HK name
  • Trade gap widens in Taiwan
  • Shipping industry must work harder on Y2K bug
  • Mombasa privatisation delayed
  • China Eastern converts to all-freighter aircraft
  • AEI results slump in economic downturn
  • Fedex/El Al lease 747-200s
  • New planes for Airborne Freight

Cargowebweb site
DECEMBER 17, 1998
  • ECT wants two terminals in Baltic
  • ING co-shareholder in ECT
  • Frans Maas to acquire Spanish company
  • Provisional approval Northwest-Continental deal; Dasburg stays
  • Further cooperation Delta and China Southern Airlines
  • Third flight United to London, second to Paris
  • Biggest coal ship straight to Antwerp

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US deficit declines for 2nd month
  • Analysts see limited long-term effect from attack on Iraq
  • Pesticide ruling will hurt exporters
  • FMC report to verify sudden peak season rate hike complaints
  • 'Business as usual' at EU-US summit
  • Plane refuellers' strike to hit Air France on Friday
  • Ship lines fear insurance rate hikes due to Iraqi air strike
  • Morocco will soon choose builder for its Tangiers port
  • Five bulk truck carriers form a pool alliance
Transportation
  • UP cargo levels rise but still lag '96
  • FedEx posts improved profit despite international slump
  • CN says Detroit tunnel for sale
  • UPS says European Commission failed to deliver on Deutsche Post complaint
  • BAX praised for role in nailing cargo theft ring
  • CF confirms that merger talks failed
Maritime
  • Trinidad's Port Lisas Industrial Port fueled for growth
  • Taiwan, China to hold shipping discussions early in 1999
  • Cosco moves service to Hampton Roads
  • Purple haze has Houston confused

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US deficit declines for 2nd month
  • Analysts see limited long-term effect from attack on Iraq
  • Pesticide ruling will hurt exporters
  • FMC report to verify sudden peak season rate hike complaints
  • 'Business as usual' at EU-US summit
  • Plane refuellers' strike to hit Air France on Friday
  • Ship lines fear insurance rate hikes due to Iraqi air strike
  • Morocco will soon choose builder for its Tangiers port
  • Five bulk truck carriers form a pool alliance
Transportation
  • UP cargo levels rise but still lag '96
  • FedEx posts improved profit despite international slump
  • CN says Detroit tunnel for sale
  • UPS says European Commission failed to deliver on Deutsche Post complaint
  • BAX praised for role in nailing cargo theft ring
  • CF confirms that merger talks failed
Maritime
  • Trinidad's Port Lisas Industrial Port fueled for growth
  • Taiwan, China to hold shipping discussions early in 1999
  • Cosco moves service to Hampton Roads
  • Purple haze has Houston confused

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US deficit declines for 2nd month
  • Analysts see limited long-term effect from attack on Iraq
  • Pesticide ruling will hurt exporters
  • FMC report to verify sudden peak season rate hike complaints
  • 'Business as usual' at EU-US summit
  • Plane refuellers' strike to hit Air France on Friday
  • Ship lines fear insurance rate hikes due to Iraqi air strike
  • Morocco will soon choose builder for its Tangiers port
  • Five bulk truck carriers form a pool alliance
Transportation
  • UP cargo levels rise but still lag '96
  • FedEx posts improved profit despite international slump
  • CN says Detroit tunnel for sale
  • UPS says European Commission failed to deliver on Deutsche Post complaint
  • BAX praised for role in nailing cargo theft ring
  • CF confirms that merger talks failed
Maritime
  • Trinidad's Port Lisas Industrial Port fueled for growth
  • Taiwan, China to hold shipping discussions early in 1999
  • Cosco moves service to Hampton Roads
  • Purple haze has Houston confused

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • East Asian Economies in 1999 Expected to Grow 3.1%
  • OOCL Opens New Market for China Agri Produce
  • MOT Keeps Wait-and-See Attitude on Gulf Situation
  • Box Throughput at Kwangyang to Exceed 40,000 TEUs
  • JAL to Launch Dallas Service in March 1999

urgente online pressweb site
  • Air Europa dedicará Canarias Regional a los vuelos chárter
  • Frans Maas Logística empieza a operar el 1 de enero
  • La reapertura del tren Gand'a-Denia, pendiente de Fomento
  • Fomento adjudica la estación ferroviaria del puerto de Bilbao a COMSA y Agromán
  • TWA sella una alianza con las aerolíneas de Kuwait
  • Bruselas propone las normas del Rhin para el transporte fluvial de mercancías peligrosas
  • DHL y K'hne&Nagel sacarán beneficios de la joint venture en el 2000

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SeaLand, Maersk Line shortlist three ports for US hub
  • Economy door may be opened wider for multinationals
  • Textile exporters get a databank
  • Intercorporate investment, loan rules relaxed
  • SCI clearing decks for tie-up with Japanese LNG major
  • Kutch Shipping stuffs first LCL box from ICD-Dashrath
  • India tops in wild shrimp export
  • ICC urges India to combat West's excuses for putting up trade walls
  • SICA seeks institutionalised payment system for cotton
  • Infrastructure seminar
  • IMC seminars
  • UTI to garner $500 million overseas to finance road projects
  • Romania may lower import tariffs for Indian items
  • Engg. exports make a mark
  • Textile ministry joins 'IT' bandwagon

Marine Logweb site
  • United States Marine repair to acquire San Diego repair firm
    United States Marine Repair (USMR) has reached an agreement to acquire Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication (PACSHIP). The acquisition is expected to close within 60 to 90 days.USMR's most recent previous acquisition was Norshipco.
  • Australia to continue shipyard subsidy
    Australia's Minister for Industry, Science, and Resources, Senator Nick Minchin has announced that the Government has honored its election commitment to introduce an integrated package of measures for the Australian shipbuilding industry.

The Linkweb site
Shipping
  • ACE Lines launches Calcutta operations
  • Cory Towage strengthen its presence in Mina Raysut
  • MISC dedicates service to India
  • OOCL strengthens Scan-Baltic Service
  • Hanjin launches 7th 5,300-teu containership
  • APL Logistics units experience healthy growth this year
  • CMA celebrates receipt of Excellence Award from CONCOR ICD-Ahmedabad
  • Textainer forms logistics divison
  • SCI puts up better show
  • Better future for Croatia Line
  • FAB Logistics ' jv between Forbes Gokak and Ahlers Bridge
  • Petronet LNG, SCI may join hands
  • MOL to merge non-container fleet with Navix
  • P&O Nedlloyd profit up 20% in third quarter
  • Zim registers profit of $ 2.1m in third quarter of 1998
  • 15,000-teu boxship on the horizon!
  • Indian shipping industry seeks level playing field at INMARCO '98
  • Omega to represent Textainer in India
  • Textainer Group
  • Omega Intermodal
Ports
  • NMPT chief signs innovative accord with labour unions
  • Vadhavan Port development not possible says P&O Ports chief
  • EDI facility at all major ports by January-end
  • Gujarat lists ports as key sector for investment
  • Scan point
  • Freightliner operates fourth daily train from Thamesport
  • Mundra Port projected to handle 3.5m tonnes of cargo
  • CONCOR changes tracks to high rated piecemeal traffic
  • World Bank spells out steps for corporatisation of ports
  • Tuticorin Port Trust to build 8th berth
  • MoST entrusts ports privatisation study to US firm
  • CFS-Rawabhata is operational
  • 'Underground cavern' to store LPG at Vizag planned
  • Cochin Shipyard Ltd. awarded Rs 63 crore deal
  • MbPT plans to privatise four terminals at Indira Dock
  • New Mangalore Port to resume box services
  • Kandla Port sails into cyberspace
  • KPT sets two more records
  • Valinokkam minor port to be developed as shipyard
  • Chennai Customs to commission EDI facility
  • Tank Farm Management ' An operations overview
Aviation
  • Providing a major fillip to aviation sector
  • FDI allowed to land at airports
  • DHL Worldwide among top 100
  • Cathay bags Best International Airline award
  • 2 air cargo terminals for farm produce planned in state
Trade
  • Export Promotion a la China
  • Bank Guarantee Exemption to manufacturer-exporters ' Complications galore

The Linkweb site
Shipping
  • ACE Lines launches Calcutta operations
  • Cory Towage strengthen its presence in Mina Raysut
  • MISC dedicates service to India
  • OOCL strengthens Scan-Baltic Service
  • Hanjin launches 7th 5,300-teu containership
  • APL Logistics units experience healthy growth this year
  • CMA celebrates receipt of Excellence Award from CONCOR ICD-Ahmedabad
  • Textainer forms logistics divison
  • SCI puts up better show
  • Better future for Croatia Line
  • FAB Logistics ' jv between Forbes Gokak and Ahlers Bridge
  • Petronet LNG, SCI may join hands
  • MOL to merge non-container fleet with Navix
  • P&O Nedlloyd profit up 20% in third quarter
  • Zim registers profit of $ 2.1m in third quarter of 1998
  • 15,000-teu boxship on the horizon!
  • Indian shipping industry seeks level playing field at INMARCO '98
  • Omega to represent Textainer in India
  • Textainer Group
  • Omega Intermodal
Ports
  • NMPT chief signs innovative accord with labour unions
  • Vadhavan Port development not possible says P&O Ports chief
  • EDI facility at all major ports by January-end
  • Gujarat lists ports as key sector for investment
  • Scan point
  • Freightliner operates fourth daily train from Thamesport
  • Mundra Port projected to handle 3.5m tonnes of cargo
  • CONCOR changes tracks to high rated piecemeal traffic
  • World Bank spells out steps for corporatisation of ports
  • Tuticorin Port Trust to build 8th berth
  • MoST entrusts ports privatisation study to US firm
  • CFS-Rawabhata is operational
  • 'Underground cavern' to store LPG at Vizag planned
  • Cochin Shipyard Ltd. awarded Rs 63 crore deal
  • MbPT plans to privatise four terminals at Indira Dock
  • New Mangalore Port to resume box services
  • Kandla Port sails into cyberspace
  • KPT sets two more records
  • Valinokkam minor port to be developed as shipyard
  • Chennai Customs to commission EDI facility
  • Tank Farm Management ' An operations overview
Aviation
  • Providing a major fillip to aviation sector
  • FDI allowed to land at airports
  • DHL Worldwide among top 100
  • Cathay bags Best International Airline award
  • 2 air cargo terminals for farm produce planned in state
Trade
  • Export Promotion a la China
  • Bank Guarantee Exemption to manufacturer-exporters ' Complications galore

The Linkweb site
Shipping
  • ACE Lines launches Calcutta operations
  • Cory Towage strengthen its presence in Mina Raysut
  • MISC dedicates service to India
  • OOCL strengthens Scan-Baltic Service
  • Hanjin launches 7th 5,300-teu containership
  • APL Logistics units experience healthy growth this year
  • CMA celebrates receipt of Excellence Award from CONCOR ICD-Ahmedabad
  • Textainer forms logistics divison
  • SCI puts up better show
  • Better future for Croatia Line
  • FAB Logistics ' jv between Forbes Gokak and Ahlers Bridge
  • Petronet LNG, SCI may join hands
  • MOL to merge non-container fleet with Navix
  • P&O Nedlloyd profit up 20% in third quarter
  • Zim registers profit of $ 2.1m in third quarter of 1998
  • 15,000-teu boxship on the horizon!
  • Indian shipping industry seeks level playing field at INMARCO '98
  • Omega to represent Textainer in India
  • Textainer Group
  • Omega Intermodal
Ports
  • NMPT chief signs innovative accord with labour unions
  • Vadhavan Port development not possible says P&O Ports chief
  • EDI facility at all major ports by January-end
  • Gujarat lists ports as key sector for investment
  • Scan point
  • Freightliner operates fourth daily train from Thamesport
  • Mundra Port projected to handle 3.5m tonnes of cargo
  • CONCOR changes tracks to high rated piecemeal traffic
  • World Bank spells out steps for corporatisation of ports
  • Tuticorin Port Trust to build 8th berth
  • MoST entrusts ports privatisation study to US firm
  • CFS-Rawabhata is operational
  • 'Underground cavern' to store LPG at Vizag planned
  • Cochin Shipyard Ltd. awarded Rs 63 crore deal
  • MbPT plans to privatise four terminals at Indira Dock
  • New Mangalore Port to resume box services
  • Kandla Port sails into cyberspace
  • KPT sets two more records
  • Valinokkam minor port to be developed as shipyard
  • Chennai Customs to commission EDI facility
  • Tank Farm Management ' An operations overview
Aviation
  • Providing a major fillip to aviation sector
  • FDI allowed to land at airports
  • DHL Worldwide among top 100
  • Cathay bags Best International Airline award
  • 2 air cargo terminals for farm produce planned in state
Trade
  • Export Promotion a la China
  • Bank Guarantee Exemption to manufacturer-exporters ' Complications galore

The Linkweb site
Shipping
  • ACE Lines launches Calcutta operations
  • Cory Towage strengthen its presence in Mina Raysut
  • MISC dedicates service to India
  • OOCL strengthens Scan-Baltic Service
  • Hanjin launches 7th 5,300-teu containership
  • APL Logistics units experience healthy growth this year
  • CMA celebrates receipt of Excellence Award from CONCOR ICD-Ahmedabad
  • Textainer forms logistics divison
  • SCI puts up better show
  • Better future for Croatia Line
  • FAB Logistics ' jv between Forbes Gokak and Ahlers Bridge
  • Petronet LNG, SCI may join hands
  • MOL to merge non-container fleet with Navix
  • P&O Nedlloyd profit up 20% in third quarter
  • Zim registers profit of $ 2.1m in third quarter of 1998
  • 15,000-teu boxship on the horizon!
  • Indian shipping industry seeks level playing field at INMARCO '98
  • Omega to represent Textainer in India
  • Textainer Group
  • Omega Intermodal
Ports
  • NMPT chief signs innovative accord with labour unions
  • Vadhavan Port development not possible says P&O Ports chief
  • EDI facility at all major ports by January-end
  • Gujarat lists ports as key sector for investment
  • Scan point
  • Freightliner operates fourth daily train from Thamesport
  • Mundra Port projected to handle 3.5m tonnes of cargo
  • CONCOR changes tracks to high rated piecemeal traffic
  • World Bank spells out steps for corporatisation of ports
  • Tuticorin Port Trust to build 8th berth
  • MoST entrusts ports privatisation study to US firm
  • CFS-Rawabhata is operational
  • 'Underground cavern' to store LPG at Vizag planned
  • Cochin Shipyard Ltd. awarded Rs 63 crore deal
  • MbPT plans to privatise four terminals at Indira Dock
  • New Mangalore Port to resume box services
  • Kandla Port sails into cyberspace
  • KPT sets two more records
  • Valinokkam minor port to be developed as shipyard
  • Chennai Customs to commission EDI facility
  • Tank Farm Management ' An operations overview
Aviation
  • Providing a major fillip to aviation sector
  • FDI allowed to land at airports
  • DHL Worldwide among top 100
  • Cathay bags Best International Airline award
  • 2 air cargo terminals for farm produce planned in state
Trade
  • Export Promotion a la China
  • Bank Guarantee Exemption to manufacturer-exporters ' Complications galore

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Con l'apertura agli stranieri il Rina perde il monopolio sui controlli di sicurezza Registri navali, parte la sfida della liberalizzazione europea
  • Brindisi nuovo polo container del Sud
  • E il Norske Veritas punta sull'Italia
  • A Napoli progetti per 150 miliardi
  • Al via la riforma che apre alla libera concorrenza Privati in banchina al porto di Livorno
  • La compagnia ha presentato la propria ammiraglia «Mistral» Crescita record di Festival cruise In arrivo altre due nuove navi
  • Cabotaggio, la paura del mercato

Cargonews Asiaweb site
DECEMBER 14, 1998
  • Poor third quarter for ATICNA Dec 14, 1998 CTSA lines set 1999 rate rise
  • Problems foreseen as vessels grow
  • Lorenzo's spoils decline
  • Sea-Land hitches a ride
  • CMA dominates Europe-China run
  • Baltic box capacity bolstered by OOCL
  • More mergers in store?

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Tankers set for Gulf disruption
    TANKER market owners and charterers were prepared last night for disruption to their Persian Gulf shipping operations in the wake of continued concerted military action against Iraq by US and British armed forces.
  • Numast to seek greater cover for seafarers
    FEARS are growing for the safety of thousands of seafarers caught up in the latesat round of conflict in the Gulf, writes David Osler.
  • Rising price of cruises sees Costa Crociere profits jump
    LEADING European cruise operator Costa Crociere has unveiled a remarkable 76.7% consolidated net profit increase to Lire148.8bn ($890,380) in the year to the end of September 1998.
  • Hamburg Süd warns of losses and flat turnover
    HAMBURG Süd will this year see an operating loss and stagnating turnover, according to chief executive Klaus Meves.
  • UK to reopen probe into loss of Derbyshire
    A fresh formal investigation is to be reopened into the mysterious loss of the dry bulk ship Derbyshire which sank in the Pacific Ocean in September 1980 with the loss of 42 lives.
  • Owners back government review of UK flag fleet
    British shipowners yesterday voiced their approval of the government's positive reaction to proposals of the Shipping Working Group, announced earlier in the week by deputy prime minister John Prescott.
  • Excel and First National settle dispute out of court
    Excel Maritime Carriers and the First National Bank of Maryland, which appeared to be on a collision course less than a month ago, have struck a deal which gives the American Stock Exchange-listed shipping company a chance to rebuild its business with a clean slate.
  • A second vessel has been arrested
    A second vessel operated by Alstron Marine of Athens has been arrested by the First National Bank of Maryland as part of its continuing legal campaign against the Greek shipowning community, writes David Barnicoat. The 16,663 dwt general cargoship Verano, right, was arrested on arrival in the UK from West Africa and is currently laid-up in Falmouth. The Cypriot-registered Verano is moored alongside the Ilion, another of the Alstron Marine fleet, also under arrest on behalf of the First National Bank of Maryland. The bank lodged a writ at the Admiralty court in London, seeking $8m from the Ilion's owners. The 1980-built Verano (ex Tano River) and Ilion (ex Keta Lagoon) were formerly part of the Ghana, Black Star Line fleet.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 17, 1998
  • Ten sailings cancelled after Monarch grounding
    ROYAL Caribbean has cancelled the December 20 sailing of the Monarch of the Seas and the subsequent nine sailings up to and including the February 14 departure.
  • Leghorn terminal goes private
    TERMINAL Calata Orlando (TCO) is the first terminal to go officially private in Leghorn.
  • Three Med operators merge
    THREE Mediterranean feeder operators, that had been providing joint services since September 1998, have merged activities.
  • Americas liner pool begins next month
    ARSENIO Nobrega, president of Alian'a, has confirmed that the new pool operating between Brazil and the US east coast will launch operations in the third week of January.
  • Washington Marine pulls out of ferry deal
    WASHINGTON Marine Group has dropped its bid to take over British Columbia's fast ferry programme, citing frustration at the slow pace of talks with BC Ferry Corp.
  • Korean exporters challenge rate hikes
    FIVE major South Korean exporters are to hit back against moves by ship operators to raise container rates.
  • British hope to mirror Dutch flag success
    FURTHER details were released today about a new course being charted for British shipping.
  • UK launches training trust
    BRITISH deputy prime minister, John Prescott, yesterday announced the formation of a new Maritime Training Trust to complement the government's Smart training scheme.
  • Australian college opens distance learning scheme
    THE Australian Maritime College has launched a new distance learning programme to educate and train more foreign students.
  • Western Bulk to end agreement with Ugland
    WESTERN Bulk Shipping, the Bergen-based company operating handy-size dry bulkers, has terminated a marketing agreement with Ugland Bulk Transport.
  • China to set up more shipping exchanges
    CHINA is planning to set up shipping exchanges throughout the country on the model of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.
  • N&T Argonaut to quit dry bulk
    N&T ARGONAUT, the Stockholm-based bulk shipping group controlled by the Sohmen family of Hong Kong, has decided to pull out of dry cargo operations.
  • Iraq strike boosts oil prices
    OIL prices rose overnight after the US launched up to 200 cruise missiles on Iraq.
  • Liberia seeks new register administrators
    LIBERIA is looking for new administrators for its register following the decision to end its 50-year association with International Regsitries Inc/International Trust Co.
  • US foreign labour scheme under fire
    THE recent US decision to allow shipyards to use foreign skilled labour is drawing protests from labour organisations.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Anvers: les terminaux dédiés suscitent des réticences
    "Le concept des terminaux dédiés peut être valable là où il n'y a rien, mais en ce qui concerne l'Europe de l'Ouest, il devrait y avoir un accord entre ports pour ne pas aller dans cette direction, ou alors cela peut se faire dans le cadre d'une joint-venture avec un partenaire local." R. Restiau, administrateur délégué de l'AGHA, a en quelque sorte donné le ton au débat organisé mercredi à Anvers par Universha, qui avait pour thème "Le rôle croissant de l'armateur dans l'évènement portuaire". Il s'avère que les grands armements dits globaux ont tendance aujourd'hui à assurer eux-mêmes toutes les fonctions qui gravitent autour de la marchandise, soit totalement, soit partiellement. Nous axerons une première partie de notre article sur ce débat sur l'aspect "Terminaux dédiés", étant donné qu'il s'agit d'un sujet d'une brûlante actualité en Europe du Nord. En effet, Rotterdam vient de concéder un terminal dédié à Mærsk Line, tandis que la Ville de Rotterdam entend prendre une participation de 30% dans ECT. A Anvers, l'Entreprise portuaire essaye de louvoyer entre les écueils qui parsèment le chemin à l'octroi des concessions pour les terminaux à containers qui borderont la future darse à marée au sud de Doel.
  • Dentressangle achète Thier (pulvérulents)
    Le groupe Norbert Dentressangle (Saint Vallier) vient de racheter l'entreprise allemande de transports pulvérulents en vrac Thier, à Dortsen près de Dusseldorf. Le groupe français collaborait depuis cinq ans avec cette entreprise. Selon un porte-parole de Dentressangle, ce rachat permet à la société française de faire de deux pierres un coup: se doter de sa première implantation en Allemagne, et acquérir du savoir-faire dans le stockage en silos.
  • La taxe de tonnage doit ranimer la flotte britannique
    Une des mesures proposées par le vice-premier, John Prescott, dans le but de ranimer la flotte britannique et d'en garantir la viabilité à l'avenir, était l'introduction d'une taxe sur le tonnage. Selon le ministre, le gouvernement étudierait la possibilité de remplacer l'impôt sur les bénéfices des entreprises par un impôt basé sur le volume de la flotte.
  • MSC a désormais une agence maritime dédiée à Anvers
    Ainsi que brièvement annoncé dans une édition précédente, l'armement Mediterranean Shipping CY disposera dès le 1er janvier prochain d'une agence maritime, qui lui sera totalement dédiée et opèrera sous le nom de MSC Belgium s.a. Elle est le résultat d'une joint-venture à 50/50 entre son agent traditionnel Deckers & Wirtz et MSC.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • AIRC sets down dates for SIA streamlining
    THE Australian Industrial Relations Commission yesterday set down dates in February, March and April for hearings dealing with the streamlining of the Stevedoring Industry Award 1991.
    Senior deputy president Marsh set down 8 February as the deadline for submissions and witness statements from waterfront employers.
    On the following day the parties will hold a private conference to review the matter.
    Unions which are party to the Award have been given until 24 March to make their submissions and witness statements.
    Senior deputy president Marsh then set aside three days in the week beginning 19 April for the hearing proper.
  • Stolt Sapphire in chemical spill exercise
    THE New South Wales Fire Brigade, Sydney Ports Corporation and Water Police were involved in an exercise on Wednesday night to plan a response to any hazardous material chemical spills into Sydney harbour.
    The exercise scenario involved a proposed spillage of 1,000 litres of lubrizol from a 40,000 dwt chemical parcel tanker, the Stolt Sapphire, into the harbour.
    Six Fire Brigade appliances and a Hazmat "Otter" - an inflatable craft used by the Fire Brigade as a rapid response unit to hazardous material incidents on waterways - were on hand for the exercise at No. 5 Darling Harbour.
    New South Wales Fire Brigade Commissioner, Ian Mac Dougall said his units, along with the Sydney Ports Corporation and the Water Police, played a major role in minimising the impact of hazardous material incidents on Sydney harbour.
  • Encounter Bay "arrested"
    P&O NEDLLOYD does not expect that today's departure of its containership, the Encounter Bay, will be delayed following yesterday's "arrest" by Greenpeace and Basel Action Network (BAN) activists.
    The regional director for Australian and New Zealand of P&O Nedlloyd, Hans Meurs, told DCN yesterday the shipping line had been discussing the action with the activists for some weeks in Europe.
    Mr Meurs said the protesters were allowed on board the vessel as long as they did not disrupt operations.
    The environmental activists declared the vessel "an illegal visitor and part of an international strategy to dump toxic waste in Asia."
    They hung banners reading "P&O Nedlloyd, Stop Toxic Trade" across the ship's bow, confronted the captain with demands for the ship to abide by international law and chained themselves to the Encounter Bay's superstructure and mooring lines.
  • ILWU on its best behaviour
    THE United States District Court has issued a minute order tentatively dismissing the existing complaint filed against the International Longshore Warehouse Union (ILWU) by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).
    This follows a drop in the level of industrial action in ports on the west coast of the United States over recent months.
    The suit, filed on 4 September, 1998, sought to curtail ILWU work stoppages at west coast ports.
    The PMA filed the lawsuit against the ILWU after more than 150 work stoppages occurred at west coast ports since the last negotiated contract in July, 1996.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Review of 1998. This week: aviation, ports & terminals, and maritime.
Maritime
  • MOL is upgrading its two joint weekly trans-Atlantic services with Lykes and APL.
  • Another move to cooperation is being made in the inter-America trade.
  • Samudera starts new UAE-Iran link.
  • Uniglory: new Japan-Yantian service.
  • Canadian Pacific welcomes ANZDL.
  • Wallenius leases land in Zeebrugge.
  • CSG plans Europe-Asia service.
  • Green light for the CMA-CGM merger.
  • Europe is ready for integrated services, according to William Villalon from APL.
Ports and Terminals
  • Eurokai/BLG are bringing forward their joint venture to 1999.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk select three US east coast ports as finalists.
  • QICT receives new equipment.
  • New gantry cranes arrive at PSA's Aden Container Terminal.
  • HIT handles its 50 millionth box.
Forwarding
  • Deutsche Post bids for Danzas. Danzas will expand under Deutsche Post's umbrella.
  • Deutsche Post takes stake in Ducros.
  • Eli Lilly extends its contract with Danzas to cover other sectors.
  • Panalpina USA cooperates with First National Bank.
  • Swiss post offers overnight express.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo starts Shanghai freighter.
  • Polar flies to Africa and Saudi Arabia.
  • Emery Worldwide aims to lead.
  • The new "td." services started by LH Cargo involve new thinking.
  • ANA Aviation Group in France.
  • Swiss World Airways is grounded, although cargo was a success.
  • Airborne will use B767-200s.
  • Cargolux takes delivery of first B747F with Rolls Royce engines.
  • DAS Air purchases its third DC-10-30 .
  • Swissair is satisfied with the bilateral agreement with the EU.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Review of 1998. This week: aviation, ports & terminals, and maritime.
Maritime
  • MOL is upgrading its two joint weekly trans-Atlantic services with Lykes and APL.
  • Another move to cooperation is being made in the inter-America trade.
  • Samudera starts new UAE-Iran link.
  • Uniglory: new Japan-Yantian service.
  • Canadian Pacific welcomes ANZDL.
  • Wallenius leases land in Zeebrugge.
  • CSG plans Europe-Asia service.
  • Green light for the CMA-CGM merger.
  • Europe is ready for integrated services, according to William Villalon from APL.
Ports and Terminals
  • Eurokai/BLG are bringing forward their joint venture to 1999.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk select three US east coast ports as finalists.
  • QICT receives new equipment.
  • New gantry cranes arrive at PSA's Aden Container Terminal.
  • HIT handles its 50 millionth box.
Forwarding
  • Deutsche Post bids for Danzas. Danzas will expand under Deutsche Post's umbrella.
  • Deutsche Post takes stake in Ducros.
  • Eli Lilly extends its contract with Danzas to cover other sectors.
  • Panalpina USA cooperates with First National Bank.
  • Swiss post offers overnight express.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo starts Shanghai freighter.
  • Polar flies to Africa and Saudi Arabia.
  • Emery Worldwide aims to lead.
  • The new "td." services started by LH Cargo involve new thinking.
  • ANA Aviation Group in France.
  • Swiss World Airways is grounded, although cargo was a success.
  • Airborne will use B767-200s.
  • Cargolux takes delivery of first B747F with Rolls Royce engines.
  • DAS Air purchases its third DC-10-30 .
  • Swissair is satisfied with the bilateral agreement with the EU.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Review of 1998. This week: aviation, ports & terminals, and maritime.
Maritime
  • MOL is upgrading its two joint weekly trans-Atlantic services with Lykes and APL.
  • Another move to cooperation is being made in the inter-America trade.
  • Samudera starts new UAE-Iran link.
  • Uniglory: new Japan-Yantian service.
  • Canadian Pacific welcomes ANZDL.
  • Wallenius leases land in Zeebrugge.
  • CSG plans Europe-Asia service.
  • Green light for the CMA-CGM merger.
  • Europe is ready for integrated services, according to William Villalon from APL.
Ports and Terminals
  • Eurokai/BLG are bringing forward their joint venture to 1999.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk select three US east coast ports as finalists.
  • QICT receives new equipment.
  • New gantry cranes arrive at PSA's Aden Container Terminal.
  • HIT handles its 50 millionth box.
Forwarding
  • Deutsche Post bids for Danzas. Danzas will expand under Deutsche Post's umbrella.
  • Deutsche Post takes stake in Ducros.
  • Eli Lilly extends its contract with Danzas to cover other sectors.
  • Panalpina USA cooperates with First National Bank.
  • Swiss post offers overnight express.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo starts Shanghai freighter.
  • Polar flies to Africa and Saudi Arabia.
  • Emery Worldwide aims to lead.
  • The new "td." services started by LH Cargo involve new thinking.
  • ANA Aviation Group in France.
  • Swiss World Airways is grounded, although cargo was a success.
  • Airborne will use B767-200s.
  • Cargolux takes delivery of first B747F with Rolls Royce engines.
  • DAS Air purchases its third DC-10-30 .
  • Swissair is satisfied with the bilateral agreement with the EU.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Review of 1998. This week: aviation, ports & terminals, and maritime.
Maritime
  • MOL is upgrading its two joint weekly trans-Atlantic services with Lykes and APL.
  • Another move to cooperation is being made in the inter-America trade.
  • Samudera starts new UAE-Iran link.
  • Uniglory: new Japan-Yantian service.
  • Canadian Pacific welcomes ANZDL.
  • Wallenius leases land in Zeebrugge.
  • CSG plans Europe-Asia service.
  • Green light for the CMA-CGM merger.
  • Europe is ready for integrated services, according to William Villalon from APL.
Ports and Terminals
  • Eurokai/BLG are bringing forward their joint venture to 1999.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk select three US east coast ports as finalists.
  • QICT receives new equipment.
  • New gantry cranes arrive at PSA's Aden Container Terminal.
  • HIT handles its 50 millionth box.
Forwarding
  • Deutsche Post bids for Danzas. Danzas will expand under Deutsche Post's umbrella.
  • Deutsche Post takes stake in Ducros.
  • Eli Lilly extends its contract with Danzas to cover other sectors.
  • Panalpina USA cooperates with First National Bank.
  • Swiss post offers overnight express.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo starts Shanghai freighter.
  • Polar flies to Africa and Saudi Arabia.
  • Emery Worldwide aims to lead.
  • The new "td." services started by LH Cargo involve new thinking.
  • ANA Aviation Group in France.
  • Swiss World Airways is grounded, although cargo was a success.
  • Airborne will use B767-200s.
  • Cargolux takes delivery of first B747F with Rolls Royce engines.
  • DAS Air purchases its third DC-10-30 .
  • Swissair is satisfied with the bilateral agreement with the EU.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Review of 1998. This week: aviation, ports & terminals, and maritime.
Maritime
  • MOL is upgrading its two joint weekly trans-Atlantic services with Lykes and APL.
  • Another move to cooperation is being made in the inter-America trade.
  • Samudera starts new UAE-Iran link.
  • Uniglory: new Japan-Yantian service.
  • Canadian Pacific welcomes ANZDL.
  • Wallenius leases land in Zeebrugge.
  • CSG plans Europe-Asia service.
  • Green light for the CMA-CGM merger.
  • Europe is ready for integrated services, according to William Villalon from APL.
Ports and Terminals
  • Eurokai/BLG are bringing forward their joint venture to 1999.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk select three US east coast ports as finalists.
  • QICT receives new equipment.
  • New gantry cranes arrive at PSA's Aden Container Terminal.
  • HIT handles its 50 millionth box.
Forwarding
  • Deutsche Post bids for Danzas. Danzas will expand under Deutsche Post's umbrella.
  • Deutsche Post takes stake in Ducros.
  • Eli Lilly extends its contract with Danzas to cover other sectors.
  • Panalpina USA cooperates with First National Bank.
  • Swiss post offers overnight express.
Aviation
  • LH Cargo starts Shanghai freighter.
  • Polar flies to Africa and Saudi Arabia.
  • Emery Worldwide aims to lead.
  • The new "td." services started by LH Cargo involve new thinking.
  • ANA Aviation Group in France.
  • Swiss World Airways is grounded, although cargo was a success.
  • Airborne will use B767-200s.
  • Cargolux takes delivery of first B747F with Rolls Royce engines.
  • DAS Air purchases its third DC-10-30 .
  • Swissair is satisfied with the bilateral agreement with the EU.

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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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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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