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BRIEFS
June 20, 1998
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese port gains development funding
  • Free trade zone blamed for Argentinian trade imbalance
  • Marina committed to development programmes
  • Lykes wins subsidy
  • New crude carrier named
  • KLM and Chinese logistics firm join forces
  • Siemens has long term plans in Asia
  • Aussie model favourite for Indian airport privatisation
  • Fine Air generates US$200 million

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 19, 1998
  • Eurokai wants to take over ECT
  • Shipping companies CMB and Safair buy Hunting Cargo Airlines
  • Unexpected $ 50 million bonus for KLM
  • New editor Lloyd's List
  • Poland suspends weekend driving prohibition for trucks
  • Agreement Northwest Airlines
  • Amsterdam pool wants transhipment company boycott
  • Strike in Greece
  • Interesting links of the port of Rotterdam

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Sanctions lose their sting as US obsession grows
  • Amtrak and freight rails will work together
  • Y2K question: Will the bug bite shipping?
  • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to buy insurer General Re Corp. for $22 billion
  • Xtra to be bought for $1.9 billion
  • Air France Cargo has new Paris-Atlanta service
  • Harbor tax attorneys Goldstein and Weiser switch law firms
  • US intelligence analysts fear trade sanctions may spread the 'Islamic Bomb'
  • Philippine Air strike threatens other air carriers
  • China to raise ship export subsidy
  • Columbus-Blue Star to call San Francisco next week, raising hopes of port revival
  • Asian crisis affects Boeing orders
  • Insurer: Shipowners will face tough new environmental regs
  • European railroads' freight arm embraces the euro
Transportation
  • British post office to open Heathrow distribution hub
  • Philippine airline seeks rehabilitation package
Maritime
  • Cosco speaks out on US bill
  • Maersk expanding global business by setting sail on new Caribbean venture
  • Madras moves to unsnarl traffic on surcharge threat
  • Reefers take on container ships in changing market

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Sanctions lose their sting as US obsession grows
  • Amtrak and freight rails will work together
  • Y2K question: Will the bug bite shipping?
  • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to buy insurer General Re Corp. for $22 billion
  • Xtra to be bought for $1.9 billion
  • Air France Cargo has new Paris-Atlanta service
  • Harbor tax attorneys Goldstein and Weiser switch law firms
  • US intelligence analysts fear trade sanctions may spread the 'Islamic Bomb'
  • Philippine Air strike threatens other air carriers
  • China to raise ship export subsidy
  • Columbus-Blue Star to call San Francisco next week, raising hopes of port revival
  • Asian crisis affects Boeing orders
  • Insurer: Shipowners will face tough new environmental regs
  • European railroads' freight arm embraces the euro
Transportation
  • British post office to open Heathrow distribution hub
  • Philippine airline seeks rehabilitation package
Maritime
  • Cosco speaks out on US bill
  • Maersk expanding global business by setting sail on new Caribbean venture
  • Madras moves to unsnarl traffic on surcharge threat
  • Reefers take on container ships in changing market

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Sanctions lose their sting as US obsession grows
  • Amtrak and freight rails will work together
  • Y2K question: Will the bug bite shipping?
  • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to buy insurer General Re Corp. for $22 billion
  • Xtra to be bought for $1.9 billion
  • Air France Cargo has new Paris-Atlanta service
  • Harbor tax attorneys Goldstein and Weiser switch law firms
  • US intelligence analysts fear trade sanctions may spread the 'Islamic Bomb'
  • Philippine Air strike threatens other air carriers
  • China to raise ship export subsidy
  • Columbus-Blue Star to call San Francisco next week, raising hopes of port revival
  • Asian crisis affects Boeing orders
  • Insurer: Shipowners will face tough new environmental regs
  • European railroads' freight arm embraces the euro
Transportation
  • British post office to open Heathrow distribution hub
  • Philippine airline seeks rehabilitation package
Maritime
  • Cosco speaks out on US bill
  • Maersk expanding global business by setting sail on new Caribbean venture
  • Madras moves to unsnarl traffic on surcharge threat
  • Reefers take on container ships in changing market

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • ANSCON to Introduce Deposit System
  • South Korea Plans Cheju/Shanghai Ferry Run
  • Japan's Beef Imports from US Rise 13%
  • Japan's Import Growth Rate Slows Down
  • China Eastern Airlines Plans to Form All-Cargo Airline

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Mumbai Port Trust
  • State govt. unveils package to promote exports
  • SCI director
  • Due date for filing self I-T returns extended

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Alaska return blow for 'Exxon Valdez'
    EXXON, the US energy major, and its shipping subsidiary, SeaRiver Maritime, have suffered a setback in the two-year effort to return the oil tanker Exxon Valdez to the Alaskan crude oil trade for which she was purpose-built.
  • Lloyd's names 'are not being squeezed out'
    LLOYD'S sought to reassure names present at its annual meeting yesterday that it is not trying to squeeze them out of the market.
  • Rokke further tightens his grip on Aker RGI
    AKER RGI chairman Kjell Inge Rokke has further tightened his grip on the Norwegian industrial holding company after increasing his personal stake to 38.55%, with voting rights of 40.7%.
  • Economic crisis hits Bintulu sale
    PLANS to privatise Bintulu Port in Sarawak, which handles Malaysia's entire LNG export, have been deferred indefinitely as a result of the economic downturn, writes G Durairaj Malaysia.
  • New York plans fresh cargo charge cut
    INTERNATIONAL Longshoremen's Association officers in New York are expected to vote next week on a new cut in tonnage assessment for local cargo proposed by the New York Shipping Association, the port's employer group.
  • Ems barrage aid cleared by EU
    GERMAN state aid for a barrage dyke on the river Ems which allows the Meyer-Werft shipyard to build larger cruiseships is not illegal, the European Commission has ruled.
  • Court backs CMA over detention
    FRENCH shipping group CMA-CGM said yesterday it was confident that the eight-month detention of the 352 teu feeder ship Ville de Damiette in Beirut would come to an end following a local court ruling in its favour.
  • Ocean Rig receives hull from Dalian
    NORWAY'S Ocean Rig has announced delivery of its first Bingo 9000 baredeck hull from China's New Dalian Shipyard. The company said delivery was within its time and cost expectations.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 19, 1998
  • China issues bleak warning on exports
    CHINA'S Ministry for Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation (Moftec) has issued a bleak forecast for export performance this year and called for measures to boost foreign sales.
  • Korean prices attract Norddeutsche
    ATTRACTIVE prices have prompted Norddeutsche Reederei, the Hamburg-based ship finance company, to order three 4,800 teu containerships from South Korean builder Hyundai.
  • South Korean operators appear on 'hit list'
    TWO small shipping companies are on the 'hit list' of 55 South Korean companies declared unviable by creditor banks in the IMF-mendated restructuring.
  • Greek seafarers call off strike action
    PARALYSIS of Greek domestic ferry services during the peak tourist season was averted in the nick of time as seafarers called off their strike action scheduled for today.
  • Hong Kong investor to take Wuhan stake
    CHINA Infrastructure of Hong Kong is negotiating to take over management rights and a 49 per cent stake in the Wuhan container port project in China from troubled Pacific Ports.
  • Due diligence proof 'paramount in 2000'
    THE "ability to prove due diligence will be paramount" with regard to court cases resulting from the millennium bug, according to Richard Williams of Ince & Co.
  • Bidding closes on Inchcape Shipping Services
    TODAY is the closing date for indicative offers for Inchcape's shipping services division.
  • OMI take-over of MTL approved
    OMI Corp shareholders have approved the acquisition of Marine Transport Lines.
  • Guernsey Transport Board now backs Condor
    GUERNSEY'S Transport Board has given notification that it will now back Condor's bid to operate ferry services from the UK to the Channel Islands.
  • ICF adopts the euro
    LEADING European rail-road combined transport operator Intercontainer-Interfrigo (ICF) has decided to abandon the ecu in favour of the euro.
  • Australia-Asia service launched
    A FORTNIGHTLY Australia-Asia liner service has been launched to Newcastle by Project Asia Service (PAS), a subsidiary of Austral Asia Line (AAL).
  • Captrans suspends Singapore-India service
    INDIAN-owned operator Captrans has suspended its Singapore-India run after just eight months due to financial troubles.
  • ENZA focuses on controlled atmosphere exports
    THERE has been a huge growth in controlled atmosphere shipments of apples from New Zealand this season, according to ENZA.
  • Port Klang receives cruise terminal award
    STAR Cruises' newly completed specialised cruise terminal in Port Klang, Malaysia, has been awarded "Most improved port facility" in an industry poll.
  • Mini sub to aid Flare investigators
    CANADIAN accident investigators are planning to use a remote controlled mini submarine to examine the wreck of the bulk carrier Flare, which sank in the Gulf of St Lawrence.
  • Philippine lines research new markets
    MAJOR domestic lines in the Philippines are looking into the viability of tapping new markets for their services.
  • Jaya terminal strikers return to work
    OPERATIONS at Jaya Container Terminal returned to normal on June 17 after Sri Lanka Ports Authority threatened to sack workers who go on strike

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 19, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Dr Bernd Malmström: «Use the chances of the network!». Schenker's success in recent years is attributed by its board chairman to focusing on specific sectors and using large networks.
Maritime
  • Seatrade Liner Services is expanding to South Africa.
  • CGM launches additional «banana» service. A third weekly liner service has been launched by CGM between Guadaloupe/Martinique and the Mediterranean.
  • Interasia Lines offers calls at Hong Kong southbound as well.
  • Kien Hung Line introduces a new Japan-China service.
  • UASC fixes the financing for its fleet renewal plan.
  • Germanische Lloyd posts double-digit growth for fiscal 1997.
  • German shipowners welcome the government's new tax decisions.
  • Viewpoint: Sagitta advocates professionalism instead of ideology in matters concerning liner shipping, as concluded by the MTC.
Ports and Terminals
  • A report has appeared on the port of Rotterdam's prospects till 2020.
  • ATI extends its operating contract at the port of Manila.
  • Gothenburg has commissioned its first two postpanamax cranes.
Intermodal
  • ICF's results in fiscal 1997 were clouded by the bankruptcy of one of its major customers.
  • Russian and Belorussian railways have made a test run from Nakhodka to Brest in nine days.
  • The UIRR is opening up, and has accepted CNC as associate member.
Aviation
  • In spite of the impact of the strong pound, British Airways' results for fiscal 1997 were better than it anticipated.
  • The 1997 Iata figures for Switzerland produced a new market leader with Panalpina.
  • Air Canada has moved to a larger warehouse at Frankfurt airport.
  • Chapman Freeborn is named German agent for Air Seychelles.
  • Roehlig (UK) is reorganising its airfreight department.
  • The USA and Korea have signed an open skies agreement.
  • A novel concept for handling express consignments by truck has been developed by GIN Transport.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 19, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Dr Bernd Malmström: «Use the chances of the network!». Schenker's success in recent years is attributed by its board chairman to focusing on specific sectors and using large networks.
Maritime
  • Seatrade Liner Services is expanding to South Africa.
  • CGM launches additional «banana» service. A third weekly liner service has been launched by CGM between Guadaloupe/Martinique and the Mediterranean.
  • Interasia Lines offers calls at Hong Kong southbound as well.
  • Kien Hung Line introduces a new Japan-China service.
  • UASC fixes the financing for its fleet renewal plan.
  • Germanische Lloyd posts double-digit growth for fiscal 1997.
  • German shipowners welcome the government's new tax decisions.
  • Viewpoint: Sagitta advocates professionalism instead of ideology in matters concerning liner shipping, as concluded by the MTC.
Ports and Terminals
  • A report has appeared on the port of Rotterdam's prospects till 2020.
  • ATI extends its operating contract at the port of Manila.
  • Gothenburg has commissioned its first two postpanamax cranes.
Intermodal
  • ICF's results in fiscal 1997 were clouded by the bankruptcy of one of its major customers.
  • Russian and Belorussian railways have made a test run from Nakhodka to Brest in nine days.
  • The UIRR is opening up, and has accepted CNC as associate member.
Aviation
  • In spite of the impact of the strong pound, British Airways' results for fiscal 1997 were better than it anticipated.
  • The 1997 Iata figures for Switzerland produced a new market leader with Panalpina.
  • Air Canada has moved to a larger warehouse at Frankfurt airport.
  • Chapman Freeborn is named German agent for Air Seychelles.
  • Roehlig (UK) is reorganising its airfreight department.
  • The USA and Korea have signed an open skies agreement.
  • A novel concept for handling express consignments by truck has been developed by GIN Transport.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 19, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Dr Bernd Malmström: «Use the chances of the network!». Schenker's success in recent years is attributed by its board chairman to focusing on specific sectors and using large networks.
Maritime
  • Seatrade Liner Services is expanding to South Africa.
  • CGM launches additional «banana» service. A third weekly liner service has been launched by CGM between Guadaloupe/Martinique and the Mediterranean.
  • Interasia Lines offers calls at Hong Kong southbound as well.
  • Kien Hung Line introduces a new Japan-China service.
  • UASC fixes the financing for its fleet renewal plan.
  • Germanische Lloyd posts double-digit growth for fiscal 1997.
  • German shipowners welcome the government's new tax decisions.
  • Viewpoint: Sagitta advocates professionalism instead of ideology in matters concerning liner shipping, as concluded by the MTC.
Ports and Terminals
  • A report has appeared on the port of Rotterdam's prospects till 2020.
  • ATI extends its operating contract at the port of Manila.
  • Gothenburg has commissioned its first two postpanamax cranes.
Intermodal
  • ICF's results in fiscal 1997 were clouded by the bankruptcy of one of its major customers.
  • Russian and Belorussian railways have made a test run from Nakhodka to Brest in nine days.
  • The UIRR is opening up, and has accepted CNC as associate member.
Aviation
  • In spite of the impact of the strong pound, British Airways' results for fiscal 1997 were better than it anticipated.
  • The 1997 Iata figures for Switzerland produced a new market leader with Panalpina.
  • Air Canada has moved to a larger warehouse at Frankfurt airport.
  • Chapman Freeborn is named German agent for Air Seychelles.
  • Roehlig (UK) is reorganising its airfreight department.
  • The USA and Korea have signed an open skies agreement.
  • A novel concept for handling express consignments by truck has been developed by GIN Transport.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 19, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Dr Bernd Malmström: «Use the chances of the network!». Schenker's success in recent years is attributed by its board chairman to focusing on specific sectors and using large networks.
Maritime
  • Seatrade Liner Services is expanding to South Africa.
  • CGM launches additional «banana» service. A third weekly liner service has been launched by CGM between Guadaloupe/Martinique and the Mediterranean.
  • Interasia Lines offers calls at Hong Kong southbound as well.
  • Kien Hung Line introduces a new Japan-China service.
  • UASC fixes the financing for its fleet renewal plan.
  • Germanische Lloyd posts double-digit growth for fiscal 1997.
  • German shipowners welcome the government's new tax decisions.
  • Viewpoint: Sagitta advocates professionalism instead of ideology in matters concerning liner shipping, as concluded by the MTC.
Ports and Terminals
  • A report has appeared on the port of Rotterdam's prospects till 2020.
  • ATI extends its operating contract at the port of Manila.
  • Gothenburg has commissioned its first two postpanamax cranes.
Intermodal
  • ICF's results in fiscal 1997 were clouded by the bankruptcy of one of its major customers.
  • Russian and Belorussian railways have made a test run from Nakhodka to Brest in nine days.
  • The UIRR is opening up, and has accepted CNC as associate member.
Aviation
  • In spite of the impact of the strong pound, British Airways' results for fiscal 1997 were better than it anticipated.
  • The 1997 Iata figures for Switzerland produced a new market leader with Panalpina.
  • Air Canada has moved to a larger warehouse at Frankfurt airport.
  • Chapman Freeborn is named German agent for Air Seychelles.
  • Roehlig (UK) is reorganising its airfreight department.
  • The USA and Korea have signed an open skies agreement.
  • A novel concept for handling express consignments by truck has been developed by GIN Transport.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 19, 1998
Tabletalk
  • Dr Bernd Malmström: «Use the chances of the network!». Schenker's success in recent years is attributed by its board chairman to focusing on specific sectors and using large networks.
Maritime
  • Seatrade Liner Services is expanding to South Africa.
  • CGM launches additional «banana» service. A third weekly liner service has been launched by CGM between Guadaloupe/Martinique and the Mediterranean.
  • Interasia Lines offers calls at Hong Kong southbound as well.
  • Kien Hung Line introduces a new Japan-China service.
  • UASC fixes the financing for its fleet renewal plan.
  • Germanische Lloyd posts double-digit growth for fiscal 1997.
  • German shipowners welcome the government's new tax decisions.
  • Viewpoint: Sagitta advocates professionalism instead of ideology in matters concerning liner shipping, as concluded by the MTC.
Ports and Terminals
  • A report has appeared on the port of Rotterdam's prospects till 2020.
  • ATI extends its operating contract at the port of Manila.
  • Gothenburg has commissioned its first two postpanamax cranes.
Intermodal
  • ICF's results in fiscal 1997 were clouded by the bankruptcy of one of its major customers.
  • Russian and Belorussian railways have made a test run from Nakhodka to Brest in nine days.
  • The UIRR is opening up, and has accepted CNC as associate member.
Aviation
  • In spite of the impact of the strong pound, British Airways' results for fiscal 1997 were better than it anticipated.
  • The 1997 Iata figures for Switzerland produced a new market leader with Panalpina.
  • Air Canada has moved to a larger warehouse at Frankfurt airport.
  • Chapman Freeborn is named German agent for Air Seychelles.
  • Roehlig (UK) is reorganising its airfreight department.
  • The USA and Korea have signed an open skies agreement.
  • A novel concept for handling express consignments by truck has been developed by GIN Transport.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
PORTS
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
SHIPPING
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
INDUSTRY
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
SEAFARERS
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
TRADE
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
TRANSPORTATION
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
LOGISTICS
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
SHIPPING
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
SHIPPING
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
PORTS
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
SHIPPING
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
SHIPPING
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
SHIPPING
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
TRADE
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
NEWS
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
SHIPPING
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
PORTS
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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