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BRIEFS

November 20, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF gets better wage deals for crews of 50 ships
The mostly Thai crew of 4 RCL ships to receive higher Singaporean wages
MPA carries out first chemical spill exercise
Asia-Canada trade carriers to raise rates
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

Sita expects revenue growth of 25% in Asia-Pacific
Greater demand by airlines to outsource communication systems
European airports urged not to raise landing charges
Air France cabin crews end strike amid concern about impact on share sale
JAL, JAS crews cancel 1-day strikes
Qantas warns of worsening market conditions
Lockheed workers' US$760m verdict halved by judge

Features

Rise in container cargo seen
Despite global economic turmoil, most shippers still expect container traffic to increase during the next two years

Columns

Bunker supplier cannot arrest chartered vessel for non-payment

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF gets better wage deals for crews of 50 ships
The mostly Thai crew of 4 RCL ships to receive higher Singaporean wages
MPA carries out first chemical spill exercise
Asia-Canada trade carriers to raise rates
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

Sita expects revenue growth of 25% in Asia-Pacific
Greater demand by airlines to outsource communication systems
European airports urged not to raise landing charges
Air France cabin crews end strike amid concern about impact on share sale
JAL, JAS crews cancel 1-day strikes
Qantas warns of worsening market conditions
Lockheed workers' US$760m verdict halved by judge

Features

Rise in container cargo seen
Despite global economic turmoil, most shippers still expect container traffic to increase during the next two years

Columns

Bunker supplier cannot arrest chartered vessel for non-payment

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF gets better wage deals for crews of 50 ships
The mostly Thai crew of 4 RCL ships to receive higher Singaporean wages
MPA carries out first chemical spill exercise
Asia-Canada trade carriers to raise rates
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

Sita expects revenue growth of 25% in Asia-Pacific
Greater demand by airlines to outsource communication systems
European airports urged not to raise landing charges
Air France cabin crews end strike amid concern about impact on share sale
JAL, JAS crews cancel 1-day strikes
Qantas warns of worsening market conditions
Lockheed workers' US$760m verdict halved by judge

Features

Rise in container cargo seen
Despite global economic turmoil, most shippers still expect container traffic to increase during the next two years

Columns

Bunker supplier cannot arrest chartered vessel for non-payment

Shipping Times

Shipping News

ITF gets better wage deals for crews of 50 ships
The mostly Thai crew of 4 RCL ships to receive higher Singaporean wages
MPA carries out first chemical spill exercise
Asia-Canada trade carriers to raise rates
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

Sita expects revenue growth of 25% in Asia-Pacific
Greater demand by airlines to outsource communication systems
European airports urged not to raise landing charges
Air France cabin crews end strike amid concern about impact on share sale
JAL, JAS crews cancel 1-day strikes
Qantas warns of worsening market conditions
Lockheed workers' US$760m verdict halved by judge

Features

Rise in container cargo seen
Despite global economic turmoil, most shippers still expect container traffic to increase during the next two years

Columns

Bunker supplier cannot arrest chartered vessel for non-payment

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Safari provides most direct South Africa service New Hakata/Xiamen service Long Beach October volume makes year-on-year gains Service provider changes agents Citic to raise funds for infrastructure projects MPC outlines new port proposals NYK confident after Showa Line acquisition Northwest and Air China begin reciprocal codeshare service Record Q3 earnings of US$433m for AMR Corp April opening for Ohio terminal Tower Air gains freighter plane

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NOVEMBER 19, 1998
Higher operating result P&O Nedlloyd Slight improvement result Nedlloyd Dutch hauliers to sue Austria Martinair expands handling contract with AMR Rail strike especially in the southern part of the EU

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Latin America faces another bad news year, economists say
Japanese say steel exports will drop
White House proposes change in harbor tax
EU turns down US proposal to quickly solve banana dispute
Canadian National and Illinois Central reach deal with Norfolk Southern on merger
Finland and Sweden studying the end of duty-free sales aboard their ferries
OTR Express launches new intermodal logistics department
Rail workers in six countries to strike over EU liberalization plans
No ice threat to Russian northern sea route - transport ministry
Russian transport companies hoping to win back freight lost to European rivals

Transportation

US may ease beetle rules for Hong Kong
Rail industry sputters, despite some gains
Europe's transport elite try to unclog border traffic
Heavy-truck sales on way to record
Fred Smith lashes out at strike threats

Maritime

Pilots shift strategy; go to NLRB
Taiwan's Keelung sets $15 million overhaul to regain business edge
Storm-tossed ships repaired, back in service
Ship group gives nod to modified Slater plan
Supreme Court says vague rules in longshore contract can't stop suit
P&O Nedlloyd's earnings increase
Walter D. Brewer dies at 49, director at Matson Navigation
Europe's biggest inland yard battles to expand
US port roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Latin America faces another bad news year, economists say
Japanese say steel exports will drop
White House proposes change in harbor tax
EU turns down US proposal to quickly solve banana dispute
Canadian National and Illinois Central reach deal with Norfolk Southern on merger
Finland and Sweden studying the end of duty-free sales aboard their ferries
OTR Express launches new intermodal logistics department
Rail workers in six countries to strike over EU liberalization plans
No ice threat to Russian northern sea route - transport ministry
Russian transport companies hoping to win back freight lost to European rivals

Transportation

US may ease beetle rules for Hong Kong
Rail industry sputters, despite some gains
Europe's transport elite try to unclog border traffic
Heavy-truck sales on way to record
Fred Smith lashes out at strike threats

Maritime

Pilots shift strategy; go to NLRB
Taiwan's Keelung sets $15 million overhaul to regain business edge
Storm-tossed ships repaired, back in service
Ship group gives nod to modified Slater plan
Supreme Court says vague rules in longshore contract can't stop suit
P&O Nedlloyd's earnings increase
Walter D. Brewer dies at 49, director at Matson Navigation
Europe's biggest inland yard battles to expand
US port roundup

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Latin America faces another bad news year, economists say
Japanese say steel exports will drop
White House proposes change in harbor tax
EU turns down US proposal to quickly solve banana dispute
Canadian National and Illinois Central reach deal with Norfolk Southern on merger
Finland and Sweden studying the end of duty-free sales aboard their ferries
OTR Express launches new intermodal logistics department
Rail workers in six countries to strike over EU liberalization plans
No ice threat to Russian northern sea route - transport ministry
Russian transport companies hoping to win back freight lost to European rivals

Transportation

US may ease beetle rules for Hong Kong
Rail industry sputters, despite some gains
Europe's transport elite try to unclog border traffic
Heavy-truck sales on way to record
Fred Smith lashes out at strike threats

Maritime

Pilots shift strategy; go to NLRB
Taiwan's Keelung sets $15 million overhaul to regain business edge
Storm-tossed ships repaired, back in service
Ship group gives nod to modified Slater plan
Supreme Court says vague rules in longshore contract can't stop suit
P&O Nedlloyd's earnings increase
Walter D. Brewer dies at 49, director at Matson Navigation
Europe's biggest inland yard battles to expand
US port roundup

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CTSA Unveils Rate Hike Plan of $1,000 Per FEU TACA to Introduce Pro-Competitive Measures Import Box Volume Surges at Seattle

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El lunes, huelga de trenes en Europa contra la liberalización del sector El Ministerio de Fomento pagará la parte de Castilla La Mancha Maitours gana el concurso para transportar a las tripulaciones de Iberia La Dirección General de Costas, contraria a la ampliación del puerto de Motril Deutsche Post se cuela en el mercado del Reino Unido Seat alcanza los dos millones del modelo "arosa", en Martorell El Peugeot 206, galardonado en Alemania con el "volante de oro"

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APL Logistics units experience healthy growth this year MoST entrusts ports privatisation study to US firm Cabinet defers decision on Patent Act change Standard P&I Club holds loss prevention seminar Major role for steel industry in housing, infrastructure in the offing Soyameal exports looking up RBI fiat on remittances Ramkumar releases The Link's Special Issue on New Mangalore Port German bicycle makers in India on sourcing spree Daimler Benz unit plans Asian hub in Bangalore Singapore bunker prices CPT clearance to import raw materials Chennai Customs commissions EDI Uniform Internet rates may be enforced CONCOR changes tracks to high rated piecemeal traffic

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Allarme dell'European freight leaders club: entro il 2010 ' previsto un raddoppio del traffico intracomunitario Trasporto merci verso il collasso Per industrie e operatori del settore solo lo sfruttamento delle vie d'acqua impedirà una «catastrofe economica» Sulla liberalizzazione del cabotaggio esplode il «caso Italia» Civitavecchia privatizza il terminal per i legnami L'Autorità di Napoli minaccia lo stop alle varianti del Piano regolatore Pi' libertà nei porti per il lavoro interinale

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Cost cuts threat to ship arrests SHIPPING banks and other creditors are facing mounting difficulties in arresting ships in the UK as understaffing at Customs and Excise takes its toll. LLP and IBC in '270m deal LLP, publisher of Lloyd's List, has announced its intention to merge with IBC Group, the market leader in worldwide business conferences, to create a dynamic new force in business publishing. Panama Canal $1m immunity plan NEW regulations proposed by the Panama Canal Commission would grant the US-based agency immunity against any claim under $1m for damage sustained by a vessel transiting the canal, or navigating in its adjacent waters. Germany wins $5bn SA deal Two consortia of German naval hardware companies have been announced as the preferred suppliers for the multi-billion rand South African naval contract for submarines and corvettes, blowing the British, French, Spanish and others out of the water. High-tech Karachi box hub opens Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT), Pakistan's most advanced, high-tech and fully computerised box hub, has opened for business. Stirling orders anchor handler GLASGOW-based Stirling Shipping has ordered a powerful anchor handling vessel at Ferguson Shipbuilding, extending a newbuilding programme on the Clyde instigated in 1995, which now stretches to five newbuildings worth over '70m ($120m). MC Shipping set to sell off older vessels MC Shipping is analysing its older vessels with a view to potential disposals as the market downturn continues to bite deep into earnings. Seafarer deaths investigated THE major cause of loss of life at sea is not lax technical standards but occupational accidents, a respected industry figure has argued.

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NOVEMBER 19, 1998
Opposition calls for Pallas resignation GERMANY'S opposition party has called for the resignation of Rainder Steenblock, the Schleswig-Hostein minister responsible for the failed attempts to salvage the Pallas. Japanese blamed for newbuilding surplus RIGID production economics at Japanese shipyards is the real cause of the newbuilding surplus, according to Daniel Jessel, md of Maritime Strategy International. Former PZM head faces fraud charge A "NOTICE of committed crime" involving former Polish Steamship Co head Janusz Lembas has been sent by the new management to the regional prosecutor in Szczecin. Polish Register woos Greek owners POLISH Register of Shipping set up a Greek committee on November 16 consisting of eight Greek owners and the honorary consul of Poland in Greece. China heightens Spratly presence SHIPPING and oil exploration have driven China to increase its presence in the disputed Spratly islands group in the South China Sea. Clerici to buy bulk terminal COECLERICI has signed a letter of intent to take a majority stake in Societ' Funiviaria Alto Tirreno, which operates the Miramare coal terminal in Savona. Holyman told to explain share price slump AUSTRALIAN Stock Exchange (ASX) has called on ferry operator Holyman to explain the sharp fall in its share price. Asian crisis hits Northland profits A SUBSTANTIAL decline in bulk exports arising from Asia's economic instability has more than halved the profits of New Zealand's Northland Port Corp. Need for Betuweroute 'has increased' DUTCH premier Wim Kok says the need for the dedicated rail freight line from Rotterdam to Germany (Betuweroute) has increased because of growth in container traffic from Rotterdam. Outspan and Unifruco to merge SHAREHOLDERS of both the South African fruit organisations, Outspan and Unifruco, have approved a proposed merger of the worldwide interests of the two groups. US trades boost P&O Nedlloyd result A SUBSTANTIAL hike in its American business helped P&O Nedlloyd record an increased $30m profit in the third quarter, despite a continued fall in average revenue per teu. Germans 'furious' over Korean action REACTION in Germany to latest developments in South Korean shipbuilding have been described as 'furious'. LLP merged into IBC LLP, publisher of Lloyd's List, is being merged into conference organiser IBC. Caltex plans Indian terminals CALTEX, the US oil major, has drawn up a $40m plan to set up three or four liquid fuel import terminals along the India coasts. Finland sends in icebreaker FINLAND has sent an icebreaker to assist shipping in the northern section of the Gulf of Bothnia as November temperatures dip to their lowest levels since 1965. Eagle to enter sea of trouble VOYAGER of the Seas, the first of three 142,000 gt Eagle class cruise liners on order from Royal Caribbean International, will be launched tomorrow amid a host of woes. Slater proposes presidential maritime commission US TRANSPORT secretary Rodney Slater has proposed the setting up of a Presidential Commission to co-ordinate federal plans for improving the nation's maritime infrustructure. SML sells Chinese port stake SEMBAWANG Marine & Logistics has agreed with PSA China to dispose of its interest in North China Ports Consortium. NZ cruise business 'at risk' CRUISESHIPS visiting New Zealand could face substantial additional costs if the government proceeds with plans to introduce cost recovery of border clearance services. Patrick claims Melbourne productivity surge SOME Australian waterside workers are producing "better than world best" container handling figures, according to Patrick stevedore chairman Chris Corrigan.

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Syd-Bris push by FreightCorp Freightcorp is set to ramp up its rapidly growing presence on the interstate rail network, with the NSW-owned rail freight operator revealing yesterday it plans to start daily scheduled train services on the Sydney-Brisbane corridor within two weeks. The move to expand across the Queensland border for the first time comes weeks after FreightCorp launched its maiden interstate train service between Sydney and Melbourne with freight business poached from rival interstate operator National Rail. Revelations of an imminent start-up of regular Sydney-Brisbane services also comes ahead of today's announcement of FreightCorp's 1997-98 results, which are expected to show a 13 per cent lift in overall freight volumes last financial year to 82.1 million tonnes. APL offers Internet BoL In what is claimed to be a breakthrough for Australian exporters, APL is offering bills of lading through the Internet. Following successful tests with selected Australian customers, APL now allows shippers to use its website at http://www.apl.com to print their own bills of lading -- the paperwork that acknowledges transport of goods so that exporters can be paid for their shipments. Previously, the documentation was available by overnight air express or could be picked up at APL's offices throughout Australia. Now, APL customers with even modest computers and an Internet connection can download and print their own bills of lading as soon their shipments leave port. Lack of control takes toll at Geelong Toll would like to have "greater control over its own destiny" at the port of Geelong, according to Steven Ford, general manager, Toll Port Logistics. Mr Ford said: "We have put our position forward to government and made it quite clear that we would not want the Geelong channels to fall into the hands of a competitor -- that is the Melbourne Port Corporation. That would be a strategic threat to our business." He said neither would they want to see it fall into the hands of an alternative non-government service provider. ITF claims back pay victories The Australian branch of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has won $US100,000 ($A155,038) in back pay for crews on board two vessels in Australian ports during the first three days of the organisation's Asia-Pacific flag of convenience (FOC) campaign. "That's over $US30,000 a day in back pay," according to ITF's co-ordinator in Australia, Trevor Charles. "And we're only in mid-week. We expect to build on our success. "Negotiations are still continuing on other vessels and even after the week of action is up, the inspections will be ongoing. "We've got four inspectors covering 40 ports. "There's seldom a day goes by without some action in support of the many exploited seafarers used to carry billions of dollars of Australian cargo."

International Transport Journal

Maritime

OOCL expands its Scan-Baltic service by replacing two vessels.
"K" Line launches a new North Europe-Israel service.
Camafrica Liner Service sets up a North Europe-West Africa service.
Delom introduces a new Dunkirk-Ramsgate ro/ro link.
DFDS takes over North Sea Line.
NYK increases profit. In first half fiscal 1998/99, the Japanese shipping line posted improved results, partly due to the tramp shipping and car export markets.
The ranking list of the world's Top Twenty container shipping lines this year is still headed by Maersk.
New publications: Connections - Liner Services via Hamburg 1998/99; Bimco - "Check before Fixing!"
Calendar of events: Second International Salvage Conference in London in April 1999.

Ports and Terminals

Thamesport reviews its position after the takeover by Hutchison Port Holdings earlier this year, and looks forward to future expansion.

Forwarding

ASG doubles profit. The ASG group in Sweden recorded black figures in every sector in the first three quarters of this year.
BTL profits from strong demand and the Schenker integration overland.
Expeditors International posts the third good quarter in a row.
P&O Nedlloyd has received a licence to open its own office in Shanghai.
United Shipping announces ambitious goals for expansion worldwide.

Aviation

The airfreight GSA Air Support gives details of changes in the winter timetables of its clients.
Singapore Airlines takes delivery of its seventh B747-400F and expands its services.
MNG announces its winter timetable.
Yemenia adds more capacity.
Alitalia posts a satisfactory first half with improved productivity.
Air Canada slips into the red in the third quarter due to a strike.
Two all-cargo carriers, Cargolux and TMA, sign a cooperation pact.
Air France Cargo will re-launch its express product next year, with Paris CDG terminal 2 remodelled for express and dedicated air capacity.
Kitty Hawk posts a disappointing third quarter despite good revenue.
The USA and Italy have initialled a new liberal aviation agreement.

International Transport Journal

Maritime

OOCL expands its Scan-Baltic service by replacing two vessels.
"K" Line launches a new North Europe-Israel service.
Camafrica Liner Service sets up a North Europe-West Africa service.
Delom introduces a new Dunkirk-Ramsgate ro/ro link.
DFDS takes over North Sea Line.
NYK increases profit. In first half fiscal 1998/99, the Japanese shipping line posted improved results, partly due to the tramp shipping and car export markets.
The ranking list of the world's Top Twenty container shipping lines this year is still headed by Maersk.
New publications: Connections - Liner Services via Hamburg 1998/99; Bimco - "Check before Fixing!"
Calendar of events: Second International Salvage Conference in London in April 1999.

Ports and Terminals

Thamesport reviews its position after the takeover by Hutchison Port Holdings earlier this year, and looks forward to future expansion.

Forwarding

ASG doubles profit. The ASG group in Sweden recorded black figures in every sector in the first three quarters of this year.
BTL profits from strong demand and the Schenker integration overland.
Expeditors International posts the third good quarter in a row.
P&O Nedlloyd has received a licence to open its own office in Shanghai.
United Shipping announces ambitious goals for expansion worldwide.

Aviation

The airfreight GSA Air Support gives details of changes in the winter timetables of its clients.
Singapore Airlines takes delivery of its seventh B747-400F and expands its services.
MNG announces its winter timetable.
Yemenia adds more capacity.
Alitalia posts a satisfactory first half with improved productivity.
Air Canada slips into the red in the third quarter due to a strike.
Two all-cargo carriers, Cargolux and TMA, sign a cooperation pact.
Air France Cargo will re-launch its express product next year, with Paris CDG terminal 2 remodelled for express and dedicated air capacity.
Kitty Hawk posts a disappointing third quarter despite good revenue.
The USA and Italy have initialled a new liberal aviation agreement.

International Transport Journal

Maritime

OOCL expands its Scan-Baltic service by replacing two vessels.
"K" Line launches a new North Europe-Israel service.
Camafrica Liner Service sets up a North Europe-West Africa service.
Delom introduces a new Dunkirk-Ramsgate ro/ro link.
DFDS takes over North Sea Line.
NYK increases profit. In first half fiscal 1998/99, the Japanese shipping line posted improved results, partly due to the tramp shipping and car export markets.
The ranking list of the world's Top Twenty container shipping lines this year is still headed by Maersk.
New publications: Connections - Liner Services via Hamburg 1998/99; Bimco - "Check before Fixing!"
Calendar of events: Second International Salvage Conference in London in April 1999.

Ports and Terminals

Thamesport reviews its position after the takeover by Hutchison Port Holdings earlier this year, and looks forward to future expansion.

Forwarding

ASG doubles profit. The ASG group in Sweden recorded black figures in every sector in the first three quarters of this year.
BTL profits from strong demand and the Schenker integration overland.
Expeditors International posts the third good quarter in a row.
P&O Nedlloyd has received a licence to open its own office in Shanghai.
United Shipping announces ambitious goals for expansion worldwide.

Aviation

The airfreight GSA Air Support gives details of changes in the winter timetables of its clients.
Singapore Airlines takes delivery of its seventh B747-400F and expands its services.
MNG announces its winter timetable.
Yemenia adds more capacity.
Alitalia posts a satisfactory first half with improved productivity.
Air Canada slips into the red in the third quarter due to a strike.
Two all-cargo carriers, Cargolux and TMA, sign a cooperation pact.
Air France Cargo will re-launch its express product next year, with Paris CDG terminal 2 remodelled for express and dedicated air capacity.
Kitty Hawk posts a disappointing third quarter despite good revenue.
The USA and Italy have initialled a new liberal aviation agreement.

International Transport Journal

Maritime

OOCL expands its Scan-Baltic service by replacing two vessels.
"K" Line launches a new North Europe-Israel service.
Camafrica Liner Service sets up a North Europe-West Africa service.
Delom introduces a new Dunkirk-Ramsgate ro/ro link.
DFDS takes over North Sea Line.
NYK increases profit. In first half fiscal 1998/99, the Japanese shipping line posted improved results, partly due to the tramp shipping and car export markets.
The ranking list of the world's Top Twenty container shipping lines this year is still headed by Maersk.
New publications: Connections - Liner Services via Hamburg 1998/99; Bimco - "Check before Fixing!"
Calendar of events: Second International Salvage Conference in London in April 1999.

Ports and Terminals

Thamesport reviews its position after the takeover by Hutchison Port Holdings earlier this year, and looks forward to future expansion.

Forwarding

ASG doubles profit. The ASG group in Sweden recorded black figures in every sector in the first three quarters of this year.
BTL profits from strong demand and the Schenker integration overland.
Expeditors International posts the third good quarter in a row.
P&O Nedlloyd has received a licence to open its own office in Shanghai.
United Shipping announces ambitious goals for expansion worldwide.

Aviation

The airfreight GSA Air Support gives details of changes in the winter timetables of its clients.
Singapore Airlines takes delivery of its seventh B747-400F and expands its services.
MNG announces its winter timetable.
Yemenia adds more capacity.
Alitalia posts a satisfactory first half with improved productivity.
Air Canada slips into the red in the third quarter due to a strike.
Two all-cargo carriers, Cargolux and TMA, sign a cooperation pact.
Air France Cargo will re-launch its express product next year, with Paris CDG terminal 2 remodelled for express and dedicated air capacity.
Kitty Hawk posts a disappointing third quarter despite good revenue.
The USA and Italy have initialled a new liberal aviation agreement.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

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

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

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

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

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

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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