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June 23, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Two shipping firms on Seoul's bankruptcy list
    Hyundai's Sun Eel Shipping and SK Group's Kyongjin Shipping among 55 to bedissolved
  • Port of Madras trying to reduce berthing delays
  • Surabaya port strike cost exporters US$40m
  • Wah Kwong's profits plunge 57% to US$17.2m
  • 2 Kandla berths may resume oil imports
  • China Dalian Int'l's IPO
Air and Land Transport
  • SilkAir crash: hard to find conclusive evidence
    Destruction of airliner so total that investigators can only guess at whathappened
  • PAL chairman offers to take back striking pilots
  • KLM pilots to support any Northwest strike
  • Kuwait takes first step to privatise national carrier
  • Tung calls for more investment in HK railway
  • Qantas plans more cost-cutting if Asian crisis worsens
  • Taiwan airline plans to buy 35% stake in Air Philippines
Features
  • European gateway for PSA
    PSA has bought a stake in this container terminal and its staff provided much of the expertise to start operations
Columns
  • European, S'pore yards share same aim of training workforce

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Two shipping firms on Seoul's bankruptcy list
    Hyundai's Sun Eel Shipping and SK Group's Kyongjin Shipping among 55 to bedissolved
  • Port of Madras trying to reduce berthing delays
  • Surabaya port strike cost exporters US$40m
  • Wah Kwong's profits plunge 57% to US$17.2m
  • 2 Kandla berths may resume oil imports
  • China Dalian Int'l's IPO
Air and Land Transport
  • SilkAir crash: hard to find conclusive evidence
    Destruction of airliner so total that investigators can only guess at whathappened
  • PAL chairman offers to take back striking pilots
  • KLM pilots to support any Northwest strike
  • Kuwait takes first step to privatise national carrier
  • Tung calls for more investment in HK railway
  • Qantas plans more cost-cutting if Asian crisis worsens
  • Taiwan airline plans to buy 35% stake in Air Philippines
Features
  • European gateway for PSA
    PSA has bought a stake in this container terminal and its staff provided much of the expertise to start operations
Columns
  • European, S'pore yards share same aim of training workforce

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Two shipping firms on Seoul's bankruptcy list
    Hyundai's Sun Eel Shipping and SK Group's Kyongjin Shipping among 55 to bedissolved
  • Port of Madras trying to reduce berthing delays
  • Surabaya port strike cost exporters US$40m
  • Wah Kwong's profits plunge 57% to US$17.2m
  • 2 Kandla berths may resume oil imports
  • China Dalian Int'l's IPO
Air and Land Transport
  • SilkAir crash: hard to find conclusive evidence
    Destruction of airliner so total that investigators can only guess at whathappened
  • PAL chairman offers to take back striking pilots
  • KLM pilots to support any Northwest strike
  • Kuwait takes first step to privatise national carrier
  • Tung calls for more investment in HK railway
  • Qantas plans more cost-cutting if Asian crisis worsens
  • Taiwan airline plans to buy 35% stake in Air Philippines
Features
  • European gateway for PSA
    PSA has bought a stake in this container terminal and its staff provided much of the expertise to start operations
Columns
  • European, S'pore yards share same aim of training workforce

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Two shipping firms on Seoul's bankruptcy list
    Hyundai's Sun Eel Shipping and SK Group's Kyongjin Shipping among 55 to bedissolved
  • Port of Madras trying to reduce berthing delays
  • Surabaya port strike cost exporters US$40m
  • Wah Kwong's profits plunge 57% to US$17.2m
  • 2 Kandla berths may resume oil imports
  • China Dalian Int'l's IPO
Air and Land Transport
  • SilkAir crash: hard to find conclusive evidence
    Destruction of airliner so total that investigators can only guess at whathappened
  • PAL chairman offers to take back striking pilots
  • KLM pilots to support any Northwest strike
  • Kuwait takes first step to privatise national carrier
  • Tung calls for more investment in HK railway
  • Qantas plans more cost-cutting if Asian crisis worsens
  • Taiwan airline plans to buy 35% stake in Air Philippines
Features
  • European gateway for PSA
    PSA has bought a stake in this container terminal and its staff provided much of the expertise to start operations
Columns
  • European, S'pore yards share same aim of training workforce

Sched Netweb site
  • Nenaco benefits from takeover
  • Carriers combine services for Europe-South America trade
  • Lykes announces changes
  • Sabah Port Authority promises continuation of expansion plans
  • PPA seeks development partners for Iloilo
  • Pilot dispute at Los Angeles port continues
  • Federal Express holds inaugural flight into CLK Airport
  • Calicut air cargo complex almost complete
  • Hunting leaves air cargo

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 22, 1998
  • Possibly scaled back EU demand for BA/AA deal
  • 'Amsterdam Airport can grow'
  • KLM salary rise 6.5 percent
  • KLM hampered by Northwest strikes
  • Aircraft leasing company Ansett possibly to Oasis
  • Netherlands Railroads wants to sell shares

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • European ministers delay rail competition
  • FMC weighing rules for forwarders
  • Can they succeed without global teeth? (Part two of three)
  • India reports flurry of investments, indicating little fallout from US curbs
  • Trade ministers give Clinton time to nail fast track
  • Hvide buying two more bulk tankers for domestic trade
  • Court: Washington state can write its own tanker safety rules
  • Fritz launches customs advice consultancy
  • Facing 2nd quarter loss, Ampace restructuring its operations
  • Consolidated Freightways introduces new supply chain software
  • Australia dock union, terminal operator seen signing deal on port fight by Wednesday
  • ATA heading in a new direction, looks for additional members
  • Indonesia, IMF agree on budget
Transportation
  • Teamsters walk out at Overnite centers
  • Yellow Corp. offers time-definite service
  • BA, AA brace for EU verdict on alliance
  • Qantas continues cuts in Asia service
  • 30-car derailment in West Virginia spills chlorine, sends 7 to hospital
  • Accord expected this week between Patrick and union
  • Intercontainer-Interfrigo will make the switch to the euro next year
  • Trucking association retools, trims member fees
  • Transit Group buys New York cargo carrier in third acquisition
  • Heavy-truck buyers kept May sales rolling
  • JOC index dips but beats the Dow
  • Coal mine leaders at a loss on how to handle workers
Maritime
  • San Francisco takes heart in new service
  • Arbitrators move to boost dispute settlements in US
  • Taiwan's Keelung port seeks to speed up privatization plan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • European ministers delay rail competition
  • FMC weighing rules for forwarders
  • Can they succeed without global teeth? (Part two of three)
  • India reports flurry of investments, indicating little fallout from US curbs
  • Trade ministers give Clinton time to nail fast track
  • Hvide buying two more bulk tankers for domestic trade
  • Court: Washington state can write its own tanker safety rules
  • Fritz launches customs advice consultancy
  • Facing 2nd quarter loss, Ampace restructuring its operations
  • Consolidated Freightways introduces new supply chain software
  • Australia dock union, terminal operator seen signing deal on port fight by Wednesday
  • ATA heading in a new direction, looks for additional members
  • Indonesia, IMF agree on budget
Transportation
  • Teamsters walk out at Overnite centers
  • Yellow Corp. offers time-definite service
  • BA, AA brace for EU verdict on alliance
  • Qantas continues cuts in Asia service
  • 30-car derailment in West Virginia spills chlorine, sends 7 to hospital
  • Accord expected this week between Patrick and union
  • Intercontainer-Interfrigo will make the switch to the euro next year
  • Trucking association retools, trims member fees
  • Transit Group buys New York cargo carrier in third acquisition
  • Heavy-truck buyers kept May sales rolling
  • JOC index dips but beats the Dow
  • Coal mine leaders at a loss on how to handle workers
Maritime
  • San Francisco takes heart in new service
  • Arbitrators move to boost dispute settlements in US
  • Taiwan's Keelung port seeks to speed up privatization plan

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • European ministers delay rail competition
  • FMC weighing rules for forwarders
  • Can they succeed without global teeth? (Part two of three)
  • India reports flurry of investments, indicating little fallout from US curbs
  • Trade ministers give Clinton time to nail fast track
  • Hvide buying two more bulk tankers for domestic trade
  • Court: Washington state can write its own tanker safety rules
  • Fritz launches customs advice consultancy
  • Facing 2nd quarter loss, Ampace restructuring its operations
  • Consolidated Freightways introduces new supply chain software
  • Australia dock union, terminal operator seen signing deal on port fight by Wednesday
  • ATA heading in a new direction, looks for additional members
  • Indonesia, IMF agree on budget
Transportation
  • Teamsters walk out at Overnite centers
  • Yellow Corp. offers time-definite service
  • BA, AA brace for EU verdict on alliance
  • Qantas continues cuts in Asia service
  • 30-car derailment in West Virginia spills chlorine, sends 7 to hospital
  • Accord expected this week between Patrick and union
  • Intercontainer-Interfrigo will make the switch to the euro next year
  • Trucking association retools, trims member fees
  • Transit Group buys New York cargo carrier in third acquisition
  • Heavy-truck buyers kept May sales rolling
  • JOC index dips but beats the Dow
  • Coal mine leaders at a loss on how to handle workers
Maritime
  • San Francisco takes heart in new service
  • Arbitrators move to boost dispute settlements in US
  • Taiwan's Keelung port seeks to speed up privatization plan

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • SSEX Raps Four Lines for Violating Tariff Rules
  • J/EFC to Introduce THCs Without Shippers' Consent
  • World Box Fleet Expands 11% in 1997: NYK Report
  • Maersk to Add New Caribbean Service
  • Kuehne & Nagel Launches Customs Clearance Service

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Maersk breaks into new market with direct calls to Caribbean ports
  • U.S. and France sign agreement to open more air cargo services
  • Holland America regrets spill; pays $2 million fines and charity
  • Interpool announces merger with Apollo Management, IV
  • Fitch puts Interpool merger on 'Rating Alert negative'

urgente online pressweb site
  • II Plan Tecnológico Aeronáutico
  • Air Nostrum recupera la subvención del Gobierno navarro
  • El Puerto de Las Palmas quiere un millón de metros cuadrados en La Isleta
  • Seminario sobre los mercados energ'ticos mundiales
  • La belga Noord Natie colabora en una terminal para el puerto letón de Ventspil

The Linkweb site
JUNE 8, 1998
Shipping
  • Another successful year for Lloyd's Register
  • Shipping Market Share Highlights
  • Pipavav-Kochi coastal container service heralds ...
  • TT Club turns the spotlight on the Millennium Bug
  • Merger trends in container lines to continue
  • IICL releases annual fleet survey
  • Indian emerges jt. winner of IICL's Inspector's Award '97
  • Norasia launches new CEX service
  • ECU-Line offers direct service to Chittagong
  • SCAN POINT-1
  • Air Tech breaches 2000-teu mark in first year of operations at ICD-Nagpur
  • APL, Maersk top at ICD-Pithampur in fiscal '97-98
  • SCAN POINT-2
  • Evergreen launches second Singapore-Australia weekly service
  • Panalpina surpasses previous record
  • Kalmar's new range of reachstackers make their debut
  • Flying the UAE Flag

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Mercenary force to tackle piracy
    A TEAM of armed mercenaries led by former UK Special Forces and Ministry of Defence personnel is being offered for hire to shipowners who fall victim to pirate attacks.
  • Lloyd Werft wins deal to lengthen NCL's 'Majesty'
    GERMAN shipyard Lloyd Werft has won a $53.3m contract from Norwegian Cruise Lines to lengthen the Norwegian Majesty (ex Royal Majesty).
  • Container boost for Rosario
    ARGENTINA'S port of Rosario will be ready to handle containers by the beginning of next year, the port's new owners have promised, marking the first stage in rejuvenation of what was one of the world's greatest maritime landmarks.
  • Klang bunkers buoyant
    MALAYSIA'S first onshore supplier of bunker fuel at Port Klang, which secured a targeted sales volume of 240,000 tonnes in the first year of its operations, is hoping to raise handling to 500,000 tonnes by the third year of operation, writes G Durairaj, Malaysia Correspondent.
  • Trust blamed for cyclone fiasco
    GUJARAT chief minister Keshubbai Patel has placed the blame for the cyclone devastation caused earlier this month to the western Indian coastal town of Kandla squarely on the shoulders of the Kandla Port Trust for not taking proper precautionary measures.
  • Flags of convenience under spotlight
    FOR two days starting today Oslo will host a conference to commemorate a seminal event: the 50th anniversary of the International Transport Workers' Federation launch of the campaign against flags of convenience.
  • 'Pacificat' delivered two years late
    THE first of three high-speed car-carrying catamarans built for British Columbia Ferry Corp has been delivered two years late and $16m over budget.
  • Austal Ships wins Norden-Frisia fast cat contract
    AUSTAL Ships has won a fast ferry newbuilding contract from German ferry operator Norden-Frisia, for a 450-passenger aluminium catamaran destined for operation on the North Sea next year.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 22, 1998
  • Partek raises stake in Kalmar
    THE Finnish engineering industry group Partek has raised its stake in the cargo handling equipment manufacturer Kalmar Industries.
  • Trasmed takes delivery of newbuilding ferry
    SPANISH ferry company Trasmediterranea has taken delivery of the Ciudad de Malaga from shipbuilder Astilleros de Huelva.
  • Cosco, Alabama Shipyard resolve boxship dispute
    COSCO and Alabama Shipyard have resolved their dispute stemming from last year's termination by Cosco of a $157m order for four 1,432 teu containerships.
  • Japanese try to sell direct to Pertamina
    JAPANESE trading companies are trying to sell gas oil directly to Indonesian state oil company Pertamina after attempts to set up barter arrangements fell through.
  • US company plans bid for ACL
    NEW Jersey-based Holt Group has informed the board of Atlantic Container Line that it is considering bidding for all outstanding shares in the deep sea roro/containership owner.
  • Guayaquil to improve port security
    GUAYAQUIL has ordered two speedboats to patrol the channel to the port in an effort to combat pirates and smugglers.
  • Delayed Buquebus service is launched
    BUQUEBUS Espana's Catalonia began operating between Barcelona and Palma, Majorca on June 20 after the resolution of a bureaucratic glitch.
  • China raises tax rebates on building
    CHINA has raised export tax rebates for the shipbuilding, iron and steel, cement, and coal industries to counter the effects of the financial crisis.
  • Brazilian yard targets mega-yachts
    FRANK Wlasek, owner of Brazilian shipping company Metalnave and shipyard Itajai, is to target the mega-yacht market to keep the yard active.
  • BLG boosts traffic and profits
    TRAFFIC volume through the ports of Bremerhaven and Bremen rose to a new record last year, helping port operator BLG to boost profits
  • Kandla chief faces negligence charge
    THE Division Bench of India's Gujarat High Court has issued notices concerning action for negligence in respect of the large scale destruction at Kandla.
  • Intertanko welcomes US court decision
    INTERTANKO today welcomed the news that a US appeal court has overturned a recent decision regarding federal and international standards on vessel modification.
  • Kandla damage hits lng supplies
    EXTENSIVE damage to Kandla port's oil jetty, crucial to India's import of lng, will hamper supplies for two months, according to government sources.
  • Sri Lanka Ports acts to avoid strike chaos
    SRI Lanka Ports Authority is to maintain a list of potential candidates in case it has to sack crane operators at the Jaya Container Terminal, the port's main container facility.
  • Brazilian operators to bid for Sepetiba
    BRAZILIAN operators will compete strongly in the bidding for the container and car terminals at Sepetiba despite the lack of interest shown by international operators.
  • Batangas to receive Japanese funding
    PHASE two of the Batangas Port development project in the Philippines is to receive a total Pesos5.1bn ($127.5m) worth of funds this year in the form development assistance from Japan.
  • Lloyd Brasileiro left with six ships, all laid up
    AFTER the sale of three vessels at auction in New York, state-owned shipping company Lloyd Brasileiro has only six vessels left in its fleet, all of which are laid up.
  • HHLA restructuring decision expected this week
    A DECISION on a corporate restructuring plan for Hamburg port terminal company HHLA is expected at a meeting of the company's supervisory board on June 26.
  • Two container services close down
    TWO container services, operated by DAL and Breizh, are to be closed because a fall in business has rendered them unviable.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • End of July changeover target
    An agreement between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia is likely to be signed as soon as today.
    The agreement, which goes before the first rank and file meeting in Melbourne today, will not be implemented until the end of next month. The Sydney rank and file will get a chance to voice its opinion on the document tomorrow, followed by Brisbane on Friday.
  • ATN's boost for Tasmania rail network
    The much anticipated re-opening of the Burnie to Wiltshire rail line in north west Tasmania looks almost certain, with Australian Transport Network chairman Ed Burkhardt revealing last week that the company was actively considering re-opening the line.
    The Us-based railway boss also announced that the first of ATN's multi-million dollar upgraded locomotives would arrive in Australia in August to boost Tasrail's stocks.
  • Farmers to keep watch
    New South Wales farmers are set to monitor container handling rates at the state's ports, according to the chief executive of the NSW Farmers' Association, Peter Comensoli, who at the same time delivered a blunt analysis of the value of the agreement between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia to genuine waterfront reform.
  • Bill gives WA port more flexibility
    West Australian ports are being promised greater commercial freedom under new legislation passed in the state parliament. Public service-type regulations will be relaxed and port authorities no longer be government by the Public Sector Management Act and the Financial Administration and Audit Act.
    Transport minister Eric Charlton said the port Authorities Bill would repeal seven separate acts to bring the state's ports under one unified Act.
  • East Arm: Not waving, drowning
    Darwin's $88 million East Arm port development could be officially opened in October or November this year once problems caused by subsidence of a 200 metre section of the new wharf are overcome by joint construction contractors, Barklay Mowlem and Thiess.
    A spokesman for Northern Territory Ports Minister Barry Coulter said the problem would be fixed at the contractors' expense.

Traffic Worldweb site
  • Yellow Freight System is looking to shed its image as a traditional LTL carrier and it plans to do so by offering customers a new menu of time-definite services. The launch of Exact Express, slated for July 13, will give customers the opportunity to chose what day, morning or hour they would like their freight delivered. The trucking company has also added air freight to its service roster for the first time. Yellow has spent more than $100 million on upgrading its customer service center and the technology that feeds it to prepare for the new service.
  • Congress is debating whether to expand the authority of the Surface Transportation Board. But even before the heat of debate begins, shippers are scrambling to make clear their complaint that the board isn't doing a satisfactory job with the responsibilities it has now. One shipper termed the bill the "railroad anti-shipper bill." In its current form, it would allow the STB to double the amount of time it takes to issue emergency orders to 18 months, with the ability to request two six-month extensions. Sponsors of the bill admit it is only a starting point to frame the debate.
  • Yellow Freight System wants to fly. The venerable trucking company has formed a new air freight division. Yellow will be able to handle same-day and next-day shipments by air for shipments weighing more than 70 pounds. The new service is meant to compete with domestic freight forwarders and heavy weight air specialists like Emery Worldwide and BAX Global.
  • The big four, despite settling labor contracts in record time, still face leery shippers afraid of being burned by unionized carriers. Thanks to the 1994 LTL strike followed by last summer's strike against United Parcel Service, unionized carriers have had to work extra hard to convince shippers that labor peace is at hand. Despite the healthy economy, some carriers like Roadway are expecting earnings in the second quarter to be off by as much as 40 percent compared to last year. That said, Roadway and others are not going to drop prices in order to lure back shippers but find ways to add value instead.
  • Japan has failed to live up to its end of the bargain for port reform and the Federal Maritime Commission is weighing whether sanctions may be needed after all. The FMC agreed last year to postpone hefty fines against Japanese lines calling on U.S. ports after the Japanese government promised to open up its harbors more to U.S. carrier operations. The Japanese have yet to live up to those promises.
  • You can add Pacific Northwest lumber and forest products shippers to the list of those demanding details on Union Pacific Railroad's recovery efforts. Since late last year the Surface Transportation Board has been requiring UP to provide detailed carload and cycle time information, and UP voluntarily supplies information to representatives of National Industrial Transportation League, Chemical Manufacturers Association and Society of the Plastics Industry under confidentiality agreements. Now, after hearing complaints from a group of Pacific Northwest lumber shippers and a congressional delegation from Oregon and Washington, UP Chairman and CEO Dick Davidson has agreed to provide biweekly details on rail car orders and transit times to them as well.
  • Hallmark Cards lives for point-of-sale information. It uses the data to forecast future sales and is an indispensable part of the company's supply chain management. The $4 billion company isn't just in the greeting card business; the Kansas City-based giant has divisions devoted to television programs and craft supplies. Hallmark executive Marc Evans shared his company's experience with making the most of POS data at the Voluntary Inter-Industry Commerce Standards Association conference in New Orleans last week.
  • Con-Way Transportation Services is putting hand-held computers in the hands of all of its drivers as a part of a $7.2 million technology upgrade to improve communication between the driver and the dispatcher. Instead of paging drivers and waiting for them to call in from a pay phone during their shifts, Con-Way dispatchers and drivers send messages to each other electronically using the Norand Pen*Key 6100 computer. Communication that used to take minutes or even hours, depending on traffic conditions, now takes literally seconds.
  • Canada is looking for ways to improve grain transportation. The problems are great because railroads have been notorious at abandoning pieces of a line without consideration for how farms are reached. The bottomline is Canada is looking for ways to make its grain producers more competitive on the open market. Improving the transportation system is an obvious solution to making Canada a world player.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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