BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 23, 1998

Shipping Times

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 Times

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 Times

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 Times

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

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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

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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 Commerce

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 Commerce

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 Commerce

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

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Insurance Firms Set to Eliminate Substandard Ships Danzas expands in Malaysia Pilots Strike Costs Northwest $630 Million CP Rail's Operating Income Declines 15%

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Journal

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 Journal

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 Journal

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 Journal

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 Journal

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

SAILING LIST

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	Arrival ports by:
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LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

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