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July 22, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Long Beach port's Asian imports up 13.4% in June
    Lines maximising loads and switching to larger vessels
  • Shell starts talks with yards on VLCC order
  • EU finds Bonn's aid to two German shipyards illegal
  • All cruise passengers and crew safe
  • Port Shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay to take delivery of all its 13 jets on order
    But it will not take up the 25 options on Boeing, Airbus planes worth US$4b over next 5 years
  • Airbus partners must agree on merger: Dasa
  • Asiana, American extend code-sharing pact
  • Manila may allow foreign airlines on domestic routes
  • GM strikers vow to hold out
  • Fedex limits shipments to some parts of China
  • MAS to focus on long-haul flights
Columns
  • Institute launches initiative to get ship operational design right

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Long Beach port's Asian imports up 13.4% in June
    Lines maximising loads and switching to larger vessels
  • Shell starts talks with yards on VLCC order
  • EU finds Bonn's aid to two German shipyards illegal
  • All cruise passengers and crew safe
  • Port Shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay to take delivery of all its 13 jets on order
    But it will not take up the 25 options on Boeing, Airbus planes worth US$4b over next 5 years
  • Airbus partners must agree on merger: Dasa
  • Asiana, American extend code-sharing pact
  • Manila may allow foreign airlines on domestic routes
  • GM strikers vow to hold out
  • Fedex limits shipments to some parts of China
  • MAS to focus on long-haul flights
Columns
  • Institute launches initiative to get ship operational design right

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Long Beach port's Asian imports up 13.4% in June
    Lines maximising loads and switching to larger vessels
  • Shell starts talks with yards on VLCC order
  • EU finds Bonn's aid to two German shipyards illegal
  • All cruise passengers and crew safe
  • Port Shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay to take delivery of all its 13 jets on order
    But it will not take up the 25 options on Boeing, Airbus planes worth US$4b over next 5 years
  • Airbus partners must agree on merger: Dasa
  • Asiana, American extend code-sharing pact
  • Manila may allow foreign airlines on domestic routes
  • GM strikers vow to hold out
  • Fedex limits shipments to some parts of China
  • MAS to focus on long-haul flights
Columns
  • Institute launches initiative to get ship operational design right

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai Jin Jiang and Carina go their own ways
  • Japanese carriers buy boxes
  • Thai economics not a problem for Nittsu
  • Growing shipments mean more Imari calls
  • Evergreen and Uniglory continue fleet expansion
  • DHL announces deal with Cathay Pacific
  • CII speeds up service
  • Atlas and Lufthansa in new deal
  • New deal means Alitalia staff relocations

Cargowebweb site
JULY 21, 1998
  • Ocean to merge its companies
  • NFC acquires Walsh Western Group
  • Excise-duty restitution arrangement too limited
  • Japan and Europe unify against US in anti-subsidy agreement
  • Record sales and earnings Paccar
  • Scania may sack hooligan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • In 1998 sequel, boxes again pile up out West
  • IMF loan in hand, Russia eases tax demands
  • GOP-led free-trade bill raises policy row
  • Ties that bind: Tiny track vital to CN-IC merger
  • Now arriving, one big container ship
  • House to vote on China trade
  • UP now suffers congestion problems in southern California and southwest
  • Arrow Air pays $5 million for selling uninspected parts
  • Commerce Dept. rules Japan and South Korea guilty in steel wire dumping
  • Ford signs big logistics pact with Ryder
  • STB expects to release on Thursday approval for Conrail breakup
  • IMF approves $11 billion package to Russia
  • Greenspan says US economy impressive, faces risks
  • Ryder System's earnings and revenue improves in 2nd quarter
  • CF earnings up, but revenue dips
  • Japanese central bank issues glum assessment of economy
  • House follows Senate in reaffirming commitment to Taiwan sovereignty
  • Impatient regulators give industry until year's end to guarantee Internet privacy
  • Report: China boosting nuclear ICBM arsenal from 18 to 26
  • Danish ferry sets new trans-Atlantic record
Transportation
  • New deal for British transport
  • Plan would let shippers charter trains
  • Judge to oversee Hong Kong airport investigation
  • LAPA grabs slice of US sky pie
  • CD&L buys truck company in Boston
  • Northwest profit nose-dives 59%; labor costs are blamed
  • Atlas reaches long-term pact with LAS
  • Blockades resume on Siberian railroad
  • Canadian National's net income, revenue dip
  • UP's woes help BNSF boost profit by 18%
Maritime
  • Boost in trade between U.S. and South America leads to bigger, faster ships
  • House hearing set on US port capacity
  • ILA unit delays trucks in Boston
  • Xiamen modernizes, deepens channel for bigger ships
  • Dalian goes high-tech in container handling
  • Charterers tell owners, 'Check is in mail'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • In 1998 sequel, boxes again pile up out West
  • IMF loan in hand, Russia eases tax demands
  • GOP-led free-trade bill raises policy row
  • Ties that bind: Tiny track vital to CN-IC merger
  • Now arriving, one big container ship
  • House to vote on China trade
  • UP now suffers congestion problems in southern California and southwest
  • Arrow Air pays $5 million for selling uninspected parts
  • Commerce Dept. rules Japan and South Korea guilty in steel wire dumping
  • Ford signs big logistics pact with Ryder
  • STB expects to release on Thursday approval for Conrail breakup
  • IMF approves $11 billion package to Russia
  • Greenspan says US economy impressive, faces risks
  • Ryder System's earnings and revenue improves in 2nd quarter
  • CF earnings up, but revenue dips
  • Japanese central bank issues glum assessment of economy
  • House follows Senate in reaffirming commitment to Taiwan sovereignty
  • Impatient regulators give industry until year's end to guarantee Internet privacy
  • Report: China boosting nuclear ICBM arsenal from 18 to 26
  • Danish ferry sets new trans-Atlantic record
Transportation
  • New deal for British transport
  • Plan would let shippers charter trains
  • Judge to oversee Hong Kong airport investigation
  • LAPA grabs slice of US sky pie
  • CD&L buys truck company in Boston
  • Northwest profit nose-dives 59%; labor costs are blamed
  • Atlas reaches long-term pact with LAS
  • Blockades resume on Siberian railroad
  • Canadian National's net income, revenue dip
  • UP's woes help BNSF boost profit by 18%
Maritime
  • Boost in trade between U.S. and South America leads to bigger, faster ships
  • House hearing set on US port capacity
  • ILA unit delays trucks in Boston
  • Xiamen modernizes, deepens channel for bigger ships
  • Dalian goes high-tech in container handling
  • Charterers tell owners, 'Check is in mail'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • In 1998 sequel, boxes again pile up out West
  • IMF loan in hand, Russia eases tax demands
  • GOP-led free-trade bill raises policy row
  • Ties that bind: Tiny track vital to CN-IC merger
  • Now arriving, one big container ship
  • House to vote on China trade
  • UP now suffers congestion problems in southern California and southwest
  • Arrow Air pays $5 million for selling uninspected parts
  • Commerce Dept. rules Japan and South Korea guilty in steel wire dumping
  • Ford signs big logistics pact with Ryder
  • STB expects to release on Thursday approval for Conrail breakup
  • IMF approves $11 billion package to Russia
  • Greenspan says US economy impressive, faces risks
  • Ryder System's earnings and revenue improves in 2nd quarter
  • CF earnings up, but revenue dips
  • Japanese central bank issues glum assessment of economy
  • House follows Senate in reaffirming commitment to Taiwan sovereignty
  • Impatient regulators give industry until year's end to guarantee Internet privacy
  • Report: China boosting nuclear ICBM arsenal from 18 to 26
  • Danish ferry sets new trans-Atlantic record
Transportation
  • New deal for British transport
  • Plan would let shippers charter trains
  • Judge to oversee Hong Kong airport investigation
  • LAPA grabs slice of US sky pie
  • CD&L buys truck company in Boston
  • Northwest profit nose-dives 59%; labor costs are blamed
  • Atlas reaches long-term pact with LAS
  • Blockades resume on Siberian railroad
  • Canadian National's net income, revenue dip
  • UP's woes help BNSF boost profit by 18%
Maritime
  • Boost in trade between U.S. and South America leads to bigger, faster ships
  • House hearing set on US port capacity
  • ILA unit delays trucks in Boston
  • Xiamen modernizes, deepens channel for bigger ships
  • Dalian goes high-tech in container handling
  • Charterers tell owners, 'Check is in mail'

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • OOCL Opens Depot Facilities in Qingdao
  • Nittsu's LA Warehouse Approved FTZ Status
  • TSA to Raise Peak Season Charge Mid-August
  • FANAL Upgrading US/Australia Service
  • Maersk to Introduce Largest Boxship Ever to Call US
  • Shippers Want Fast-Track Passage for Reform Bill

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • P&O Nedlloyd adds three Caribbean/S.A. services
  • BNSF posts strong numbers in second quarter of 1998
  • OOCL opens container depot at Qingdao in northern China
  • TIACA urges air cargo industry to solve Y2K now

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Coega Establishment Bill gets the ball rolling
  • Customs scraps original invoice ruling
  • Zimbabwe commits to improving airline standards
  • Safafrica pushes exports
  • Incoterm winners from far and wide take home their prizes
  • PE handles record containers
  • Customs advances EDI start-up date
  • Ro-ro your VW ashore
  • 'Unconventional' tug will double as pilot in EL
  • New ship safety code will hit shippers and forwarders
  • IEX's new home will add value to export training packages
  • Zimbabwe customs authority is taking time
  • Regional harmonisation project plans September launch
  • Economists suggest that the worst is over
  • Internet will feature weekly training news updates
  • Aluminium covers will protect Durban's open stacks
  • New 'smart card' tracks deliveries from supplier to receiver
  • Red-faced Boeing has no answers on phase-out of MD11
  • Demand would justify extension of PE runway, says report
  • Lufthansa migrates from carrier to integrated logistics service
  • 'Tanzanian deal is monopolistic - and that's not sour grapes'
  • Dave du Plessis heads up new logistics company
  • Transglobal puts out feelers for Gauteng cargo
  • Politicians stymie Durban port developments
  • Steve Botes moves into top post at Roadwing/Saftainer
  • SA restates sensitivities in on-going EU trade talks
  • Ensure that your financial software can accommodate the Euro
  • Weaker SA currency buffets fragile surrounding economies
  • Austrian adds Harare on fourth frequency
  • Woman power propels Airborne Express into SA courier market
  • Airlines slap on shock R800 a ton export surcharge
  • New contract cements Unicorn/BP's symbiotic relationship

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Fire drama on 'Ecstasy'
    UP TO 60 crew members suffered smoke inhalation when fire broke out on a major cruiseship as she sailed from Miami with almost 2,600 people on board.
  • Olsen unveils rig upgrade cost increases
    NORWAY's Fred Olsen Energy has unveiled further big increases in the cost of converting two drilling rigs at the Harland and Wolff yard in Belfast.
  • Cronos losses extend into first quarter
    US-LISTED container leasing company Cronos started 1998 with a further net loss, the company said in a statement issued in New York.
  • Gerrard Group chairman Brian Williamson
    Gerrard Group chairman Brian Williamson (above) has been appointed the new chairman of the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE).
  • Salomon predicts profit rise for tanker sector
    A POSITIVE view of prospects for the crude oil tanker market has been delivered by London-based stock-broker Salomon Smith Barney in its debut research on the shipping sector.
  • Bremerhaven pushes box plans
    BREMER Lagerhausgesellschaft, the main handling company in Bremen and Bremerhaven, has asked for the rapid realisation of further expansion plans for the Bremerhaven container terminal.
  • US demands Ice Patrol payments
    THE US Coast Guard is set to demand at the International Maritime Organisation that Inter-national Ice Patrol payment agreements be changed to allow the US to recover all costs "on an equitable basis", US Congress-man Sam Gejdenson has revealed.
  • China strength 'helped prevent' deep recession
    CHINA'S economy and exports are slowing but its resilience has prevented an even deeper regional recession, James Hughes-Hallett, chair-man of the Hong Kong Shipowners' Association has claimed.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 21, 1998
  • UK Coastguard detains 14 ships
    THE UK'S Maritime and Coastguard Agency today announced that 14 foreign ships were detained in June after failing port state control inspections.
  • Singapore's MPA signs science deal
    SINGAPORE'S Maritime and Port Authority has signed a deal with the Tropical Marine Science Instituteto assess various issues, including the Evoikis oil spill.
  • FESCO makes unexpected Pacific move
    FESCO has caught the Blue Star-Columbus Line-ANZDL alliance unawares with the introduction of two 1,748 teu newbuildings.
  • Carnival cruiseship fire under investigation
    A FIRE on board Carnival's 1991-built Ecstasy yesterday evening is under investigation by authorities in Miami.
  • Marseille/Fos to double throughput
    FRANCE'S largest port, Marseilles/Fos, is confident it will double its current container traffic to about 1.2m teu by 2004.
  • NCLH launches US listing drive
    NCL Holding, the Oslo-based parent of NCL Cruises, has filed registration documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission in order to list the company in the US.
  • Codes 'blind managers' to clients' needs
    SHIPMANAGERS' growing preoccupation with compliance to a plethora of codes can blind them to the individual needs of their clients, according to Barber International.
  • MUA warns that Patrick settlement could collapse
    AUSTRALIA'S principal competition watchdog remains at loggerheads with the MUA, threatening a second mass wave of sackings of wharfies.
  • EU delegation to confront Brazil
    A DELEGATION from the European Union will visit Brasilia on July 29 to discuss reservations concerning Brazil's second register, the Registro Especial Brasileiro.
  • Texas City plans new terminal
    A FEASIBILITY study commissioned by municipal authorities in Texas City, located south of Houston, has revealed the potential for the port to build a container terminal.
  • Manila port state detains Philippines' vessel
    PORT state control inspectors in the Philippines have detained the Philippine-flag Golden Dragon after discovering the crew had no approved employment contracts.
  • Philippine court rules against Gordon
    OLONGAPO Regional Trial Court has ruled against the petition of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority chairman Richard Gordon.
  • Senate committee votes today on subsidies
    THE US Senate Finance Committee will today vote on the OECD shipbuilding subsidy agreement.
  • Positive performance for Hansa Mare
    GERMAN ship finance company Hansa Mare Reederei has reported a positive result for 1997 in the face of reduced tax cuts in Germany for investors.
  • De Jong succeeds Wade at LR
    WILLEM de Jong has taken up the position of md of the Marine Division at Lloyd's Register following the retirement of Chris Wade.
  • Barcelona rail link closes
    TCC Sea Train, which was formed to establish a container rail link between Barcelona and Madrid, is being dissolved two years after being set up.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • NR arbitration process known soon
    The commonwealth, Victorian and NSW governments will soon decide on who will conduct the process of formal arbitration required to resolve the last remaining major issue blocking an agreement on the sale of NR.
    Following Transport Minister Mark Vaile's announcement on Monday that a process of formal arbitration would be entered into -- over the fate of Melbourne's South Dynon terminal -- a ministerial spokesman said the three shareholder governments would now decide whether a single person or representatives from each of the three state governments would be appointed as arbiters.
  • P&CS goes west, MUA claims
    The Maritime Union of Australia yesterday said it was preparing for a new battle, claiming that a company employing defunct P&C Stevedores labor will bid for work in the West Australian port of Geraldton.
    Earlier this month, the Geraldton Port Authority announced it would outsource all stevedoring work, with preference to companies using individual contracts (Australian Workplace Agreements).
    The MUA alleges that a new company, identified as CDF Australian, was registered three weeks ago and comprises the core workforce of P&C Stevedores, including some of those who were to be trained in Dubai.
  • Westrail defends sale options
    Westrail yesterday defended its decision to consider all possible options for the privatisation of its rail business, including an option to include the Perth to Kalgoorlie section of the interstate track in the sale package.
    A Westrail spokesman insisted that its sale as a vertically-integrated railway was just one of the options being considered in the independent consultants' scoping study into the sale of the state-owned railway.
  • NQ Direct frequency, speed increased
    National Rail and Queensland Rail are now operating the NQ Direct fast train service five days a week and with faster transits.
    As it carries mostly temperature-sensitive goods destined for NSW and Victorian produce markets, the service has been speeded up for scheduled arrival at Sydney's Chullora terminal near the Flemington markets at 1am, and in Melbourne at 8pm the same day, in time for the next day's morning markets.

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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 informanoSponsored Article
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The 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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