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September 19, 1998
Sched Netweb site
  • EC levies record fine on TACA
  • Hard times ahead from "waste paper" rates
  • Oldendorff buys Hoegh vessels
  • U-Freight starts new Asian door-to-door service
  • Port of Long Beach fights for Cosco terminal
  • UPS new order for 60 freighters
  • Virgin Atlantic to expand new Barbados service
  • Martinair links Amsterdam and Denver with freight service

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 1998
  • American Airlines to fly to Amsterdam
  • Lufthansa orders from Airbus, Bombardier and McDonnell Douglas
  • Extra government funds needed for Betuwelijn construction
  • Parliamentary inquiry into El Al disaster
  • Taca fines arrive at a bad moment

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • FMC to hear complaints on Pacific pricing
  • Fast-track or slow death? House to vote
  • US in pact on China textile quota evasions
  • Chinese wood pallets to be banned Dec. 17
  • No-nonsense Customs chief Kelly demands accountability
  • United's Edwardson, once a CEO candidate, resigns
  • Long Beach, Calif., mayor blasts Congress' move to block Cosco from Navy port
  • Asian insurers gather to discuss economic crisis
  • Yellow Freight improves its web site to include a virtual customer service center
  • ABC Rail Products and NACO announce merger
Transportation
  • Philippines scrambles to save airline being grounded by debt
  • Heavy-truck sales jump 28.5%, on the road to a record year
  • US airlines, fearful of pending alliance, urging guaranteed access to Heathrow
Maritime
  • Asian, European shipper groups back US ship reform
  • Fesco, Contship set vessel-sharing pact in Australia
  • Congress again rejects Cosco hub at old base
  • Dockers criticize non-union work
  • 20% of British navy recruits can't swim
  • Hamburg stevedore building Baltic container terminal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • FMC to hear complaints on Pacific pricing
  • Fast-track or slow death? House to vote
  • US in pact on China textile quota evasions
  • Chinese wood pallets to be banned Dec. 17
  • No-nonsense Customs chief Kelly demands accountability
  • United's Edwardson, once a CEO candidate, resigns
  • Long Beach, Calif., mayor blasts Congress' move to block Cosco from Navy port
  • Asian insurers gather to discuss economic crisis
  • Yellow Freight improves its web site to include a virtual customer service center
  • ABC Rail Products and NACO announce merger
Transportation
  • Philippines scrambles to save airline being grounded by debt
  • Heavy-truck sales jump 28.5%, on the road to a record year
  • US airlines, fearful of pending alliance, urging guaranteed access to Heathrow
Maritime
  • Asian, European shipper groups back US ship reform
  • Fesco, Contship set vessel-sharing pact in Australia
  • Congress again rejects Cosco hub at old base
  • Dockers criticize non-union work
  • 20% of British navy recruits can't swim
  • Hamburg stevedore building Baltic container terminal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • FMC to hear complaints on Pacific pricing
  • Fast-track or slow death? House to vote
  • US in pact on China textile quota evasions
  • Chinese wood pallets to be banned Dec. 17
  • No-nonsense Customs chief Kelly demands accountability
  • United's Edwardson, once a CEO candidate, resigns
  • Long Beach, Calif., mayor blasts Congress' move to block Cosco from Navy port
  • Asian insurers gather to discuss economic crisis
  • Yellow Freight improves its web site to include a virtual customer service center
  • ABC Rail Products and NACO announce merger
Transportation
  • Philippines scrambles to save airline being grounded by debt
  • Heavy-truck sales jump 28.5%, on the road to a record year
  • US airlines, fearful of pending alliance, urging guaranteed access to Heathrow
Maritime
  • Asian, European shipper groups back US ship reform
  • Fesco, Contship set vessel-sharing pact in Australia
  • Congress again rejects Cosco hub at old base
  • Dockers criticize non-union work
  • 20% of British navy recruits can't swim
  • Hamburg stevedore building Baltic container terminal

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Nittsu to Create Fine Arts Division
  • Korea/Japan Route Open to China, Taiwan Carriers
  • FESCO, Contship Ink Vessel Sharing Pact
  • August Box Volume Jumps by 25% at Long Beach

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Optimistic of economic recovery
  • Goa shipyards clinch pacts with Portuguese
  • Majority in EU against fabrics dumping duty
  • Ispat seeks Dolvi jetty expansion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 1998
  • Shell shock!
    Shell today announced the intention to vacate the big four national head offices in Europe as part of a massive reorganisation of the oil giant. This means closures of Shell's offices in London, Paris, Hamburg and Rotterdam.
  • Firmer price trend maintained
    After the sharp rise seen in bunker prices at the end of last week, the price gains have to a large extent been maintained throughout week 38. Without much basis in demand, several major bunker markets have been led by other fundamentals this week.
  • US markets rebounding
    US bunker markets suffered badly in August and early September. Up until August, major US bunkering ports were consistently more expensive than trendsetting European and Asian ports, but in August the price differential first disappeared and then became negative.
  • Expected breakup of Pertamina Monopoly
    Foreign investors are expected to play a larger role in the Indonesian oil markets, as the government are due to submit new laws limiting the monopoly powers of state oil company Pertamina.
  • Bunkerworld breaks the megabite barrier
    Since the opening days of September however, Internet traffic on Bunkerworld.com has gone through the roof, with over 6200 individuals visiting the site. Together they generated nearly 160.000 separate page hits, consuming more than 350 Megabytes of information.

Marine Logweb site
  • Davie now says it could build four Amethyst platforms
  • Maritrans to rechristen barge converted from single to double hull
  • European Commission fines TACA members

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Liverpool & London club set for change
  • Shell wields axe in Europe
  • Major Singapore lines prepare to beat the bug
  • Gas carrier chartering
  • Seattle port wins NCL contract
  • Waterman urges India cabotage relaxation
  • Caribbean drug trade 'relying on cruiseships'
  • Vessel inspections fail to meet 15% goal

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 1998
  • Manila grain terminal plan might be revised
    PHILIPPINE Ports Authority (PPA) might revise its plan to set up a grain terminal at the port of Manila in light of the economic slowdown.
  • Shell T&T shares tumble after profits warning
    SHARES in Shell Transport & Trading tumbled today on the London market on news of a significant deterioration in second half trading conditions.
  • Alluvial build-up hinders trade at Barranquilla
    A GENERAL cargo vessel was denied access to the Port of Barranquilla this week, becoming the first victim of the build up of alluvial sludge in the Magdalena River estuary.
  • Students win LR safety prize
    FOUR school students from Wells, UK, have won the Lloyd's Register Safety Prize at the Young Engineers for Britain competition final.
  • Shipping overwhelmed by regulations, claims NOL
    SHIPPING has reach saturation point as regards the number of regulations being thrust upon it, according to Joseph Kwok, group chief operating officer of Neptune Orient Lines.
  • Singapore to boost maritime training
    SINGAPORE Polytechnic, the republic's top maritime training and education centre, is to open its doors to overseas students in an effort to boost falling numbers.
  • Adami states concern over Malta Drydocks
    MALTESE prime minister Dr Eddie Fenech Adami has warned that "problems loomed very large" at Malta Drydocks.
  • Transport association welcomes TACA fine
    THE UK-based Freight Transport Association has welcomed the EC fines on the 15 members of the Trans Atlantic Conference Agreement.
  • UK firms to develop Indian ports
    A CONSORTIUM of British companies is at an advanced stage of negotiations for the development of port facilities at the Indian ports of Dahej and Maroli in the state of Gujarat.
  • Chinese oil imports take a dive
    CHINESE imports of crude oil slowed down sharply in July, according to statistics released by the Chinese Customs House.
  • Australian wharfies take redundancy
    REDUNDANCY payments totalling A$90m ($53m) have been made to cover 726 wharfies on Australia's waterfront.
  • BC government close to purchase of stevedore
    THE sale of Canadian Stevedoring to the British Columbia government appears as though it will go ahead with the agreement of the province's two major ports.
  • Indonesia to end Pertamina monopoly
    A DRAFT law that proposes ending the oil and gas monopoly of Indonesia's state owned energy company Pertamina is set to be submitted to Indonesia's parliament.
  • Chinese 'not serious', warns FMC
    THE Chinese are not serious about resolving the issues in the dispute over the US-China shipping agreement, according to the US Federal Maritime Commission.
  • FMC to meet on Pacific rate increase
    CITING a flood of complaints from shippers, the FMC said it would meet next week to discuss the recent increase in freight rates in the trans-Pacific shipping lanes.
  • Steel producers seeks government protection
    STEEL producers in Canada and the US are asking their governments to take action against an influx of cheap hot-rolled steel from overseas.
  • Rhine shipping back to normal
    INLAND waterways shipping along the river Rhine has almost returned to normal after heavy rain, German navigation authorities said.
  • India considers full foreign investment in ports
    INDIA is to consider allowing full foreign investment in port and road projects.
  • HHLA builds container terminal in Lubeck
    HHLA, the Hamburg terminal operator is to build a container terminal at the Baltic port of Lubeck.

Traffic Worldweb site
  • How did Jeff Harshman find himself a footnote to history in Washington's latest sex scandal? Harshman runs Speed Service, a courier service used by Monica Lewinsky in ferrying her gifts to President Clinton. Harshman wishes he "had never been a part of it," but his story on how his company was a bit player in the Starr vs. Clinton controversy is told in detail.
  • The Federal Highway Administration is considering extending its current 10-hour truck driving limit to 14 hours, followed by a mandated 10-hour rest period. Tighter restrictions would be imposed on those operating commercial vehicles between midnight and 6 a.m. The rules would affect 8 million commercial drivers as well as 425,000 operating in interstate commerce. A final rule is not expected until 2000.
  • CSX is adopting Conrail's Local Area Management approach for its carload business beginning in November with a pilot program on its Nashville, Tenn., service lane. Ronald Conway, CSX executive vice president of operations, was instrumental in putting the system in place at Conrail as head of operations there. He found LAM to be an easy sell at CSX, which has been looking for ways to break down traditional barriers between operations and marketing. CSX is hoping to duplicate the success that Conway had at Conrail by placing responsibility for profit and loss in the hands of local trainmasters.
  • Jevic Transportation is expanding its Midwest reach with opening of new terminals in Cincinnati and Cleveland. Also, Jevic is greatly expanding its facilities in New England and Chicago. Jevic executives say they have formed a marketing agreement with Cincinnati-based Triumphant Enterprises to help it with density and add freight in its Midwest operations.
  • K-Line is going global. Even though it handled only about 1 percent of the cargo on the transatlantic trade route last year, it propelled K-Line into global carrier status by giving it the final leg of service reaching around the globe. Now K-Line and its vessel-sharing partners, Yangming Marine Line of Japan and the China Ocean Shipping Co., are more than doubling service on the lane with nine ships. K-Line CEO Yoshio Iinuma calls it a "dream" for the company.
  • Oh, to be a publicly traded freight forwarder. Times have been tough on Wall Street for the nonasset-based transportation providers, which as a group have watched their stock prices drop at least 50 percent over the last 12 months. Uncertainty over international markets coupled with a potential U.S. economic recession have Wall Street investors nervous about having their money tied up with very cyclical and very internationally focused companies. Despite the depressed stocks, CEOs from a number of the top freight forwarding companies remain confident that they are in the best segment of the transportation industry.
  • The Great Silk Road to the Orient isn't what it was in the days of Marco Polo, but the European Union and the nations of central Asia and the Caucasus are trying to reopen the ancient route, with trucks and rail networks replacing horses and caravans. The modern Silk Road would compete with the Trans-Siberian rail route through Russia and ocean shipping lanes and help deliver Caspian Sea oil to the West. An agreement signed in Baku, Azerbaijan, by nations from the eastern fringe of Europe through to the Chinese border may speed development of the region's transportation infrastructure.
  • Randy T. Clark has left his post as managing director of Emery Global Logistics to become executive vice president and chief operating officer/North America for Circle International Group Inc. Clark joins David I. Beatson two months after Beatson left Emery to become president and CEO at the leading West Coast logistics and freight forwarder.
  • In its quest to provide excellent customer service, APL has continually transformed its award-winning website and dramatically increased its web traffic in the process. APL currently processes more than 25,000 customer requests a month, according to Hank Moreira, APL's webmaster. Companies can do just about everything except pay on APL's site, said Hans Hickler, vice president of customer support. The next step is adding complex freight management ability to its site. APL plans to add various performance reports by the middle of 1999.

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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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