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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

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

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

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

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COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

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

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› 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

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

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