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October 23, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NYK protests against US$24m fine by EC
    Penalty unduly large, Japanese line says, compared to its trading share among Taca members
  • Taiwan sees slowdown in growth of container cargo
  • Global Carriers wins court protection from creditors
  • Philippines tells ships to stay in port due to typhoon
Air and Land Transport
  • Japan's ANA to join Star alliance by Oct next year
    Move will help carrier cut costs and boost sales in international flights
  • Bombardier to build new, medium-range business jet
  • TWA looking at new generation planes
  • US Eximbank told to return PAL planes
  • Finnair likely to join oneworld alliance this year
  • Indon airline body may drop plan for fare rises if rupiah strengthens
  • Dragonair considers leasing out new plane
Features
  • Regulators stand in the way
    Expected move to block Northwest bid for Continental may signal US wants to halt consolidation of major airlines
Columns
  • Shipowners rapped for preferring English law over Singapore's

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NYK protests against US$24m fine by EC
    Penalty unduly large, Japanese line says, compared to its trading share among Taca members
  • Taiwan sees slowdown in growth of container cargo
  • Global Carriers wins court protection from creditors
  • Philippines tells ships to stay in port due to typhoon
Air and Land Transport
  • Japan's ANA to join Star alliance by Oct next year
    Move will help carrier cut costs and boost sales in international flights
  • Bombardier to build new, medium-range business jet
  • TWA looking at new generation planes
  • US Eximbank told to return PAL planes
  • Finnair likely to join oneworld alliance this year
  • Indon airline body may drop plan for fare rises if rupiah strengthens
  • Dragonair considers leasing out new plane
Features
  • Regulators stand in the way
    Expected move to block Northwest bid for Continental may signal US wants to halt consolidation of major airlines
Columns
  • Shipowners rapped for preferring English law over Singapore's

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NYK protests against US$24m fine by EC
    Penalty unduly large, Japanese line says, compared to its trading share among Taca members
  • Taiwan sees slowdown in growth of container cargo
  • Global Carriers wins court protection from creditors
  • Philippines tells ships to stay in port due to typhoon
Air and Land Transport
  • Japan's ANA to join Star alliance by Oct next year
    Move will help carrier cut costs and boost sales in international flights
  • Bombardier to build new, medium-range business jet
  • TWA looking at new generation planes
  • US Eximbank told to return PAL planes
  • Finnair likely to join oneworld alliance this year
  • Indon airline body may drop plan for fare rises if rupiah strengthens
  • Dragonair considers leasing out new plane
Features
  • Regulators stand in the way
    Expected move to block Northwest bid for Continental may signal US wants to halt consolidation of major airlines
Columns
  • Shipowners rapped for preferring English law over Singapore's

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NYK protests against US$24m fine by EC
    Penalty unduly large, Japanese line says, compared to its trading share among Taca members
  • Taiwan sees slowdown in growth of container cargo
  • Global Carriers wins court protection from creditors
  • Philippines tells ships to stay in port due to typhoon
Air and Land Transport
  • Japan's ANA to join Star alliance by Oct next year
    Move will help carrier cut costs and boost sales in international flights
  • Bombardier to build new, medium-range business jet
  • TWA looking at new generation planes
  • US Eximbank told to return PAL planes
  • Finnair likely to join oneworld alliance this year
  • Indon airline body may drop plan for fare rises if rupiah strengthens
  • Dragonair considers leasing out new plane
Features
  • Regulators stand in the way
    Expected move to block Northwest bid for Continental may signal US wants to halt consolidation of major airlines
Columns
  • Shipowners rapped for preferring English law over Singapore's

Sched Netweb site
  • New US legislation may weaken conferences
  • Belgian govt green lights Antwerp expansion
  • Chennai Port Trust chairman bears brunt of strike
  • More congestion prompts faster expansions
  • CMA-CGM predicts second half gains
  • HACTL can handle all cargo
  • New terminal eliminates perishable damage
  • Lufthansa expands fleet with modern aircraft
  • American Airlines' load factor, traffic soar in September

Cargowebweb site
OCTOBER 22, 1998
  • Imminent rise in costs for German road haulage
  • Ferry service to be sold
  • KLM and Alitalia unions co-operating
  • Good results Paccar
  • Contract Atlas Air with Boeing and Comsat
  • Intense co-operation Lufthansa and SAS

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • USDA may limit imported produce as Wal-Mart charged with violations
  • UP reports $38 million quarterly profit, its first in a year
  • Exporters assail US cargo policy
  • Dredging, some trade issues left behind as Congress adjourns
  • Business calls for speed, unity in FTAA talks
  • CSX earnings disappoint, fall 10%
  • Insurance giants see third-quarter profit rise
  • Top IMF official sees $30 billion Brazil loan package
  • World Bank approves $2 billion for South Korea bailout
  • Microsoft attacks Netscape on browser giveaway
Transportation
  • Love was in the air at logistics meeting
  • Russia's Rail Ministry to cut cargo tariffs
  • More forwarders expected to begin using fewer carriers
  • Boeing turns a profit as sales jump
  • Rail, union reach pact on conductors
  • Kuehne & Nagel names Herms chairman; ex-chief retains 'overall responsibility'
  • John L. Sweeney, rail executive and DOT official, dead at 70
  • Safety plan for Conrail on track, NS, CSX say
Maritime
  • Approval nears for deepening of Kill van Kull
  • Plan to ship lake water to Asia criticized
  • Crowley Marine to end barge service to Alaska
  • Britain seeks pollution law following 1997 grounding
  • Madras to restart berth reservations
  • TACA members seek extension of one-on-one contracting

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • USDA may limit imported produce as Wal-Mart charged with violations
  • UP reports $38 million quarterly profit, its first in a year
  • Exporters assail US cargo policy
  • Dredging, some trade issues left behind as Congress adjourns
  • Business calls for speed, unity in FTAA talks
  • CSX earnings disappoint, fall 10%
  • Insurance giants see third-quarter profit rise
  • Top IMF official sees $30 billion Brazil loan package
  • World Bank approves $2 billion for South Korea bailout
  • Microsoft attacks Netscape on browser giveaway
Transportation
  • Love was in the air at logistics meeting
  • Russia's Rail Ministry to cut cargo tariffs
  • More forwarders expected to begin using fewer carriers
  • Boeing turns a profit as sales jump
  • Rail, union reach pact on conductors
  • Kuehne & Nagel names Herms chairman; ex-chief retains 'overall responsibility'
  • John L. Sweeney, rail executive and DOT official, dead at 70
  • Safety plan for Conrail on track, NS, CSX say
Maritime
  • Approval nears for deepening of Kill van Kull
  • Plan to ship lake water to Asia criticized
  • Crowley Marine to end barge service to Alaska
  • Britain seeks pollution law following 1997 grounding
  • Madras to restart berth reservations
  • TACA members seek extension of one-on-one contracting

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • USDA may limit imported produce as Wal-Mart charged with violations
  • UP reports $38 million quarterly profit, its first in a year
  • Exporters assail US cargo policy
  • Dredging, some trade issues left behind as Congress adjourns
  • Business calls for speed, unity in FTAA talks
  • CSX earnings disappoint, fall 10%
  • Insurance giants see third-quarter profit rise
  • Top IMF official sees $30 billion Brazil loan package
  • World Bank approves $2 billion for South Korea bailout
  • Microsoft attacks Netscape on browser giveaway
Transportation
  • Love was in the air at logistics meeting
  • Russia's Rail Ministry to cut cargo tariffs
  • More forwarders expected to begin using fewer carriers
  • Boeing turns a profit as sales jump
  • Rail, union reach pact on conductors
  • Kuehne & Nagel names Herms chairman; ex-chief retains 'overall responsibility'
  • John L. Sweeney, rail executive and DOT official, dead at 70
  • Safety plan for Conrail on track, NS, CSX say
Maritime
  • Approval nears for deepening of Kill van Kull
  • Plan to ship lake water to Asia criticized
  • Crowley Marine to end barge service to Alaska
  • Britain seeks pollution law following 1997 grounding
  • Madras to restart berth reservations
  • TACA members seek extension of one-on-one contracting

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Insurance Firms Set to Eliminate Substandard Ships
  • Danzas expands in Malaysia
  • Pilots Strike Costs Northwest $630 Million
  • CP Rail's Operating Income Declines 15%

urgente online pressweb site
  • Los buques de cabotaje, admitidos en el Registro Especial de Canarias
  • Aplazada la directiva para que se fabriquen vehículos más reciclables
  • Valencia, ayudada por la UE para financiar el puerto ecológico
  • Esteban Rivas inaugura nuevo centro en Alcorcón
  • TNT compra el mayor operador postal privado de Italia
  • DHL, courier del Departamento de Defensa estadounidense

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Più che triplicata in otto anni l'offerta di posti sul mercato sudeuropeo Mediterraneo, crociere record Forte crescita (+25%) nel terzo trimestre del '98 - Previsto un nuovo boom di navi nell'estate '99
  • I cantieri europei contestano il dumping coreano
  • Passeggeri e merci, Genova leader
  • Il traghetto si «teleprenota»
  • Hutchinson a Trieste? I porti italiani nel mirino di Hong Kong

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Samsung eyes ailing Daedong
    Samsung Heavy Industries, one of South Korea's "big three" shipbuilders, is considering acquiring bankrupt compatriot Daedong Shipbuilding.
  • P&O Ports head accuses Rotterdam of bias over ECT sale
    LEADING terminal operator P&O Ports has accused Rotterdam authorities of deliberately freezing it out of talks over a possible stake in Europe Combined Terminals in favour of long-time rival Hutchison Port Holdings.
  • Holt faces battle over move on ACL board
    ATLANTIC Container Line directors are urging shareholders to reject a bid by the Holt Group to elect a new board.
  • Philips pulls plug
    A defensive Philips Electronics president Cor Boonstra (left), flanked by the Dutch giant's vice-president and chief financial officer, Jan Hommen, faces the press after the company revealed it was ending its "interesting and costly" mobile phone venture with Lucent Technologies. Philips said the arrangement was the principal reason for a major decline in third quarter earnings from normal operations to Fls449m ($243m) from Fls721m a year earlier.
  • Jacques Saade takes on accusers
    CMA-CGM group chairman Jacques Saade has made a rare appearance before the press to defend himself against accusations that the group has been drawing unlawfully on the funds of its subsidiary, former French state-owned liner operator Compagnie Generale Maritime.
  • Safety upgrade work
    SAFETY upgrade work aboard Stena's car/passenger ferry Stena Germanica (above) is among recent contracts secured by Swedish shiprepairer Gotaverken Cityvarvet. In total, the Gothenburg-based yard has signed three cont- racts in the last few days worth around SKr110m ($13.9m), which includes repairwork for Norwegian and Singaporean principals, writes Dale Wainwright.
  • Estline defends ferry safety
    A SENIOR official of Estline has rejected allegations that the company's ferry, Baltic Kristina, was in danger of meeting the same fate as the Estonia when she was hit by rough seas this week.
  • Spain looks at Astander shipyard sale
    Spain is expected to make a decision on the privatisation of the Astander shipyard by the end of this year.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 22, 1998
  • Concordia cuts full year forecast
    CONCORDIA Maritime, the Swedish tanker owner, has lowered its profit forecast for the full-year as the result of weaker freight rates.
  • Korean builders top orders table
    SOUTH Korea won orders for 121 ships of 6.83m gt in the first nine months of the year putting it to the top of the shipbuilding league, according to the Korea Shipbuilders' Association.
  • Dredged bomb exploded off UK port
    A WORLD War II bomb, which partially closed the UK port of Great Yarmouth yesterday and early today, has been safely detonated by a Royal Navy explosives squad.
  • Italian lawyer heads brokers' association
    UMBERTO Masucci, a maritime lawyer from Naples, has been appointed the new chairman of the European brokers and agents' association ECASBA.
  • Fred Olsen sells year-old roros
    FRED Olsen group is to sell the year-old roros Bayard and Brabant to an undisclosed European buyer "because of the current uncertainty in the shipping market".
  • Princess survivor 'saw master in lifeboat'
    A MARINE engineer on the Philippine ferry Princess of the Orient said yesterday he saw the ship's master, Esrum Mahilum, in a lifeboat shortly before the ship sank.
  • Damaged ferry arrives in Turku
    ESTLINE-operated ferry Baltic Kristina has arrived at the Turku Repair Yard after receiving bow damage in a storm on the night of October 19 on a crossing from Tallinn to Stockholm.
  • P&O Stena Line renames ships
    P&O Stena Line has started to rename the six vessels it operates on the Dover-Calais route.
  • Sydney congestion to benefit Brisbane
    INCREASING congestion at Sydney Ports might tip trade to its Brisbane, its northern competitor.
  • Australians to clean up NZ spill
    AN Australian company has won salvage rights to retrieve oil from the South Korean trawler Dong Won 529, which sank off southern New Zealand.
  • Glory Navigation orders bulkers from Japan
    TAIWANESE bulk shipping company Glory Navigation has taken advantage of the weak yen to order three 7,000 dwt bulk carriers from Japanese yards.
  • Three drown as tourist launch sinks
    THREE tourists drowned and others are reported missing after a launch sank yesterday en route between resorts in Thailand.
  • St Lawrence predicts strong finish
    THE US St Lawrence Seaway Development Corp is predicting a strong finish to 1998, and suggests it might post one of its best performances of the decade.
  • Valparaiso anticipates cruise slump
    VALPARAISO shipping agents anticipate a slump in cruiseship calls during the Southern Hemisphere summer.
  • FMC urges carriers to 'be prepared'
    OCEAN carriers and the US government must prepare for a new shipping era that will be far more open and flexible, says the FMC.
  • US announces pan-American transport conference
    TRANSPORT ministers from 34 Latin American nations will meet in New Orleans in December for the Western Hemisphere's first-ever transport summit.
  • Steel dumping move will hit Lakes grain trade
    PENDING US government action against steel dumping is expected to end the mini-boom in grain exports from several US Great Lakes ports.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • TDS ouvre un entrepôt de distribution pour Kimberley-Clark
    Avec l'ouverture d'un nouvel entrepôt à Malines, géré par TDS, la nouvelle évolution de l'outsourcing est mise en pratique jusqu'au bout des ongle: le producteur Kimberley-Clark a décidé de confier la distribution pour la Belgique à une entreprise logistique (TDS), qui à son tour fait appel à un spécialiste immobilier (Verelst). Ainsi, les trois spécialistes sont à l'oeuvre dans leur activité de base: Kimberley-Clark (papier hygiénique), TDS (logistique semi-industrielle) et Verelst (immobilier sur mesure, à la demande du client).
  • "Marseille-Fos Port Global" à la reconquête de l'Hexagone
    Une importante délégation du PA de Marseille-Fos et des associations professionnelles locales était de passage mercredi dernier à Paris pour y effectuer une mission de promotion, qui avait pour objectif la présentation aux chargeurs et réceptionnaires de l'Ile-de-France du projet "Marseille-Fos Port Global". De quoi s'agit-il? Ni plus ni moins que de partir à la reconquête de l'hinterland national, c'est-à-dire les centres économiques qui se trouvent à plus de 300 km du port. Quant au titre "Port Global", il couvre à la fois toutes les disciplines que pratique ce port du sud de la France dans le domaine des trafics, ainsi que tous les modes de transport terrestre qui y sont présents. L'offensive va de pair avec la présentation d'une nouvelle image de marque, qui implique fiabilité, qualité de service, réduction sensible des coûts du transit portuaire et innovation.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Trucker tempers rise at CTAL
    Tempers were being aroused yesterday at Botany Bay where stoppages continue to affect truck movements.
    Late on Wednesday P&O Ports' facility at Botany Bay, Container Terminals Australia Ltd, was again hit by a stoppage by members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) from 7.30 pm until 10 pm.
    Normal work resumed on the midnight shift, but by then road work was severely affected.
    The cause of the latest stoppage was allegedly a misunderstanding of arrangements for staggered meal breaks.
    Yesterday morning work was said to be progressing well with the queue being described by one source as minimal.
  • Pilots, tugs in push-pull tiff
    An attempt by Melbourne Tug Services to reduce costs incurred through present tug ordering practices has opened a rift between the company and Port Phillip pilots.
    MTS this week advised its customers that it has been forced to change ordering procedures from 1 November, after which agents will have to advise the number of tugs required for a vessel at least one hour before the vessel's arrival or departure.
  • Lufthansa future based on alliance
    The world could see the next cyclical downturn in international airline business towards the end of 2000, according to Lufthansa executive vice president for sales Stefan Pichler, who flew into Sydney this week to address a national aviation press gathering.
    Referring to the highly competitive trans-Atlantic situation (see table), he said a downturn could be triggered by a predicted 23 per cent increase in carrying capacity on the routes next year which won't be matched by increased demand.
  • Adelaide tops the ton
    PORT Adelaide container terminal at Outer Harbour has exceeded an annual container throughput of more than 100,000 container for the first time, according to Ports Corp chairman Geoffrey Fry.
    He described the volume achieved in the 1997-98 financial year as "significant" and "genuinely good news for South Australia".
    Mr Fry said: "If one looks for the highest 12 individual monthly throughputs since the container terminal opened, seven of these were achieved during the 1998 calendar year to date."

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Asian crisis as an opportunity. Jim Poon of OOCL considers the effects of the Asian crisis in general and on international liner shipping.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance is introducing a a new service between North Europe and the Middle east within its JEX service.
  • Lara Express Line adds calls at Salerno in its service to Turkey.
  • Euro Shipping & Forwarding replaces tonnage in Northwest Europe service.
  • Esco introduces a new link between Kiel and Kaliningrad.
  • "K" Line streamlines service between East Asia and West Australia.
  • Asean shippers call for dialogue between shipowners and shippers.
  • Stena Line carried more freight in the first nine months of this year.
  • Peter W. Lampke of Bremen is a traditional liner agency that is also seeking new methods of meeting change in the shipping and agency industry.
  • Calendar of events: Fast Freight Transportation by Sea, London.
Ports and Terminals
  • New York & New Jersey announces investments of USD 23 million.
  • Singapore's PSA Corp will redevelop Dalian's eastern sector.
  • The ports of Hamburg and London sign a marketing alliance.
  • The AAPA held its convention in Houston this year.
  • Calendar of events: Indian ports - opportunities and options.
Intermodal
  • The Trans-Siberian Coordination Council is planning ways and means of increasing container throughput.
  • The EU transport council postponed many questions at its October meeting.
  • ERS starts Rotterdam-Warsaw shuttle.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo recently started flying all-cargo aircraft to Detroit four times a week, complementing the daily passenger services.
  • EVA Air serves Dallas/Fort Worth.
  • Swissair introduces new destinations and services this winter.
  • Cargolux opens a freight centre at Dortmund airport.
  • SIA/SAS sign an MOU for a strategic alliance in the passenger sector.
  • Avalog, part of the SAirGroup, is a new logistics services provider.
  • FDX Corp posted good first quarter results in view of last year's distorted market.
  • Readers' letters: where is airfreight going to?

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Asian crisis as an opportunity. Jim Poon of OOCL considers the effects of the Asian crisis in general and on international liner shipping.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance is introducing a a new service between North Europe and the Middle east within its JEX service.
  • Lara Express Line adds calls at Salerno in its service to Turkey.
  • Euro Shipping & Forwarding replaces tonnage in Northwest Europe service.
  • Esco introduces a new link between Kiel and Kaliningrad.
  • "K" Line streamlines service between East Asia and West Australia.
  • Asean shippers call for dialogue between shipowners and shippers.
  • Stena Line carried more freight in the first nine months of this year.
  • Peter W. Lampke of Bremen is a traditional liner agency that is also seeking new methods of meeting change in the shipping and agency industry.
  • Calendar of events: Fast Freight Transportation by Sea, London.
Ports and Terminals
  • New York & New Jersey announces investments of USD 23 million.
  • Singapore's PSA Corp will redevelop Dalian's eastern sector.
  • The ports of Hamburg and London sign a marketing alliance.
  • The AAPA held its convention in Houston this year.
  • Calendar of events: Indian ports - opportunities and options.
Intermodal
  • The Trans-Siberian Coordination Council is planning ways and means of increasing container throughput.
  • The EU transport council postponed many questions at its October meeting.
  • ERS starts Rotterdam-Warsaw shuttle.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo recently started flying all-cargo aircraft to Detroit four times a week, complementing the daily passenger services.
  • EVA Air serves Dallas/Fort Worth.
  • Swissair introduces new destinations and services this winter.
  • Cargolux opens a freight centre at Dortmund airport.
  • SIA/SAS sign an MOU for a strategic alliance in the passenger sector.
  • Avalog, part of the SAirGroup, is a new logistics services provider.
  • FDX Corp posted good first quarter results in view of last year's distorted market.
  • Readers' letters: where is airfreight going to?

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Asian crisis as an opportunity. Jim Poon of OOCL considers the effects of the Asian crisis in general and on international liner shipping.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance is introducing a a new service between North Europe and the Middle east within its JEX service.
  • Lara Express Line adds calls at Salerno in its service to Turkey.
  • Euro Shipping & Forwarding replaces tonnage in Northwest Europe service.
  • Esco introduces a new link between Kiel and Kaliningrad.
  • "K" Line streamlines service between East Asia and West Australia.
  • Asean shippers call for dialogue between shipowners and shippers.
  • Stena Line carried more freight in the first nine months of this year.
  • Peter W. Lampke of Bremen is a traditional liner agency that is also seeking new methods of meeting change in the shipping and agency industry.
  • Calendar of events: Fast Freight Transportation by Sea, London.
Ports and Terminals
  • New York & New Jersey announces investments of USD 23 million.
  • Singapore's PSA Corp will redevelop Dalian's eastern sector.
  • The ports of Hamburg and London sign a marketing alliance.
  • The AAPA held its convention in Houston this year.
  • Calendar of events: Indian ports - opportunities and options.
Intermodal
  • The Trans-Siberian Coordination Council is planning ways and means of increasing container throughput.
  • The EU transport council postponed many questions at its October meeting.
  • ERS starts Rotterdam-Warsaw shuttle.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo recently started flying all-cargo aircraft to Detroit four times a week, complementing the daily passenger services.
  • EVA Air serves Dallas/Fort Worth.
  • Swissair introduces new destinations and services this winter.
  • Cargolux opens a freight centre at Dortmund airport.
  • SIA/SAS sign an MOU for a strategic alliance in the passenger sector.
  • Avalog, part of the SAirGroup, is a new logistics services provider.
  • FDX Corp posted good first quarter results in view of last year's distorted market.
  • Readers' letters: where is airfreight going to?

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Asian crisis as an opportunity. Jim Poon of OOCL considers the effects of the Asian crisis in general and on international liner shipping.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance is introducing a a new service between North Europe and the Middle east within its JEX service.
  • Lara Express Line adds calls at Salerno in its service to Turkey.
  • Euro Shipping & Forwarding replaces tonnage in Northwest Europe service.
  • Esco introduces a new link between Kiel and Kaliningrad.
  • "K" Line streamlines service between East Asia and West Australia.
  • Asean shippers call for dialogue between shipowners and shippers.
  • Stena Line carried more freight in the first nine months of this year.
  • Peter W. Lampke of Bremen is a traditional liner agency that is also seeking new methods of meeting change in the shipping and agency industry.
  • Calendar of events: Fast Freight Transportation by Sea, London.
Ports and Terminals
  • New York & New Jersey announces investments of USD 23 million.
  • Singapore's PSA Corp will redevelop Dalian's eastern sector.
  • The ports of Hamburg and London sign a marketing alliance.
  • The AAPA held its convention in Houston this year.
  • Calendar of events: Indian ports - opportunities and options.
Intermodal
  • The Trans-Siberian Coordination Council is planning ways and means of increasing container throughput.
  • The EU transport council postponed many questions at its October meeting.
  • ERS starts Rotterdam-Warsaw shuttle.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo recently started flying all-cargo aircraft to Detroit four times a week, complementing the daily passenger services.
  • EVA Air serves Dallas/Fort Worth.
  • Swissair introduces new destinations and services this winter.
  • Cargolux opens a freight centre at Dortmund airport.
  • SIA/SAS sign an MOU for a strategic alliance in the passenger sector.
  • Avalog, part of the SAirGroup, is a new logistics services provider.
  • FDX Corp posted good first quarter results in view of last year's distorted market.
  • Readers' letters: where is airfreight going to?

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • The Asian crisis as an opportunity. Jim Poon of OOCL considers the effects of the Asian crisis in general and on international liner shipping.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance is introducing a a new service between North Europe and the Middle east within its JEX service.
  • Lara Express Line adds calls at Salerno in its service to Turkey.
  • Euro Shipping & Forwarding replaces tonnage in Northwest Europe service.
  • Esco introduces a new link between Kiel and Kaliningrad.
  • "K" Line streamlines service between East Asia and West Australia.
  • Asean shippers call for dialogue between shipowners and shippers.
  • Stena Line carried more freight in the first nine months of this year.
  • Peter W. Lampke of Bremen is a traditional liner agency that is also seeking new methods of meeting change in the shipping and agency industry.
  • Calendar of events: Fast Freight Transportation by Sea, London.
Ports and Terminals
  • New York & New Jersey announces investments of USD 23 million.
  • Singapore's PSA Corp will redevelop Dalian's eastern sector.
  • The ports of Hamburg and London sign a marketing alliance.
  • The AAPA held its convention in Houston this year.
  • Calendar of events: Indian ports - opportunities and options.
Intermodal
  • The Trans-Siberian Coordination Council is planning ways and means of increasing container throughput.
  • The EU transport council postponed many questions at its October meeting.
  • ERS starts Rotterdam-Warsaw shuttle.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo recently started flying all-cargo aircraft to Detroit four times a week, complementing the daily passenger services.
  • EVA Air serves Dallas/Fort Worth.
  • Swissair introduces new destinations and services this winter.
  • Cargolux opens a freight centre at Dortmund airport.
  • SIA/SAS sign an MOU for a strategic alliance in the passenger sector.
  • Avalog, part of the SAirGroup, is a new logistics services provider.
  • FDX Corp posted good first quarter results in view of last year's distorted market.
  • Readers' letters: where is airfreight going to?

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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.
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
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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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
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
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
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
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
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