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BRIEFS
April 24, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Court rejects Patrick request for appeal
    Sacked workers must now be allowed to return to their jobs after noon today
  • Star Cruises' Port Klang terminal fully operational
  • Big improvement in pilotage service
  • Port of Long Beach's Asian cargo soars 34%
Air and Land Transport
  • Foreign investment in China aviation firms: rules to ease
    Proposal to raise limit on foreign investment to 49% from 35%
  • Historic airline flights over N Korea re-routed
  • FedEx to buy 20 used planes from SAirGroup
  • Northwest union staff behind flight delays
  • European Commission Line is overdrawn discussing rules to limit night flig
Features
  • Suitors queue for PAL stake
    British Airways and Lufthansa are said to be interested in the ailing airline but Northwest denies interest
Columns
  • Court criticises master, second officer of ship involved in collision

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Court rejects Patrick request for appeal
    Sacked workers must now be allowed to return to their jobs after noon today
  • Star Cruises' Port Klang terminal fully operational
  • Big improvement in pilotage service
  • Port of Long Beach's Asian cargo soars 34%
Air and Land Transport
  • Foreign investment in China aviation firms: rules to ease
    Proposal to raise limit on foreign investment to 49% from 35%
  • Historic airline flights over N Korea re-routed
  • FedEx to buy 20 used planes from SAirGroup
  • Northwest union staff behind flight delays
  • European Commission Line is overdrawn discussing rules to limit night flig
Features
  • Suitors queue for PAL stake
    British Airways and Lufthansa are said to be interested in the ailing airline but Northwest denies interest
Columns
  • Court criticises master, second officer of ship involved in collision

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Court rejects Patrick request for appeal
    Sacked workers must now be allowed to return to their jobs after noon today
  • Star Cruises' Port Klang terminal fully operational
  • Big improvement in pilotage service
  • Port of Long Beach's Asian cargo soars 34%
Air and Land Transport
  • Foreign investment in China aviation firms: rules to ease
    Proposal to raise limit on foreign investment to 49% from 35%
  • Historic airline flights over N Korea re-routed
  • FedEx to buy 20 used planes from SAirGroup
  • Northwest union staff behind flight delays
  • European Commission Line is overdrawn discussing rules to limit night flig
Features
  • Suitors queue for PAL stake
    British Airways and Lufthansa are said to be interested in the ailing airline but Northwest denies interest
Columns
  • Court criticises master, second officer of ship involved in collision

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Court rejects Patrick request for appeal
    Sacked workers must now be allowed to return to their jobs after noon today
  • Star Cruises' Port Klang terminal fully operational
  • Big improvement in pilotage service
  • Port of Long Beach's Asian cargo soars 34%
Air and Land Transport
  • Foreign investment in China aviation firms: rules to ease
    Proposal to raise limit on foreign investment to 49% from 35%
  • Historic airline flights over N Korea re-routed
  • FedEx to buy 20 used planes from SAirGroup
  • Northwest union staff behind flight delays
  • European Commission Line is overdrawn discussing rules to limit night flig
Features
  • Suitors queue for PAL stake
    British Airways and Lufthansa are said to be interested in the ailing airline but Northwest denies interest
Columns
  • Court criticises master, second officer of ship involved in collision

Sched Netweb site
  • Rates rising on Japan northbound routes
  • Yang Ming looks to China
  • Cosco operation links Japan and Sichuan
  • MPA shares port expertise with Eritrean visitors
  • Evergreen renews LA lease
  • Halla completes two boxships
  • BAX Global acquires US-based carrier
  • B727 debate `goes public'
  • Consolidator aims for expansion down under
  • Manchester Airport sees record cargo volumes

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 23, 1998
  • French Railroads reduce losses
  • 9.3 per cent Antwerp transhipment growth
  • Commotion in French port of Calais
  • Amsterdam Airport grows too fast
  • Dutch shipbuilders fear Korean advantages

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Canada to unilaterally raise tolls on Seaway
  • UP posts loss as chief vows brighter future
  • 3 lines back off Australia alliance
  • 'Gray market' dealers see green in US, silver lining in Asia's woes
  • EU at odds with U.S. on trade talks strategy
  • South Africa urges WTO go easy on poorer states
  • China seen unable to find market for corn exports
  • Union-Transport signs forwarding pact with U.K.'s Kenney Transport
  • APL adding 2,400 53-foot boxes to domestic fleet
Transportation
  • House committee opens hearings on rails
  • New US air guidelines on competition draw criticism from overseas officials
  • Europe's air cargo sector hitting a sound barrier
  • EU weighing ground rules for banning night flights
  • KCS Industries posts 62% gain in profit
  • Greenbrier reorganizes, forms 2 business groups
  • Navistar opens plant south of the border
  • Airbus says freighter on schedule
Maritime
  • ILWU backs Australia strike
  • Asia-Europe carriers raise westbound rates
  • New York port seen stemming tide of cargo diversion
  • Miami port retaking control after firing of crane operator
  • Conference to raise box rates in Mediterranean-US trade
  • Jack R. Dant dies at 88; former steamship president
  • Tanker to test icebreaker technology
  • Justices: Federal courts have power to decide shipwreck claims

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Canada to unilaterally raise tolls on Seaway
  • UP posts loss as chief vows brighter future
  • 3 lines back off Australia alliance
  • 'Gray market' dealers see green in US, silver lining in Asia's woes
  • EU at odds with U.S. on trade talks strategy
  • South Africa urges WTO go easy on poorer states
  • China seen unable to find market for corn exports
  • Union-Transport signs forwarding pact with U.K.'s Kenney Transport
  • APL adding 2,400 53-foot boxes to domestic fleet
Transportation
  • House committee opens hearings on rails
  • New US air guidelines on competition draw criticism from overseas officials
  • Europe's air cargo sector hitting a sound barrier
  • EU weighing ground rules for banning night flights
  • KCS Industries posts 62% gain in profit
  • Greenbrier reorganizes, forms 2 business groups
  • Navistar opens plant south of the border
  • Airbus says freighter on schedule
Maritime
  • ILWU backs Australia strike
  • Asia-Europe carriers raise westbound rates
  • New York port seen stemming tide of cargo diversion
  • Miami port retaking control after firing of crane operator
  • Conference to raise box rates in Mediterranean-US trade
  • Jack R. Dant dies at 88; former steamship president
  • Tanker to test icebreaker technology
  • Justices: Federal courts have power to decide shipwreck claims

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Canada to unilaterally raise tolls on Seaway
  • UP posts loss as chief vows brighter future
  • 3 lines back off Australia alliance
  • 'Gray market' dealers see green in US, silver lining in Asia's woes
  • EU at odds with U.S. on trade talks strategy
  • South Africa urges WTO go easy on poorer states
  • China seen unable to find market for corn exports
  • Union-Transport signs forwarding pact with U.K.'s Kenney Transport
  • APL adding 2,400 53-foot boxes to domestic fleet
Transportation
  • House committee opens hearings on rails
  • New US air guidelines on competition draw criticism from overseas officials
  • Europe's air cargo sector hitting a sound barrier
  • EU weighing ground rules for banning night flights
  • KCS Industries posts 62% gain in profit
  • Greenbrier reorganizes, forms 2 business groups
  • Navistar opens plant south of the border
  • Airbus says freighter on schedule
Maritime
  • ILWU backs Australia strike
  • Asia-Europe carriers raise westbound rates
  • New York port seen stemming tide of cargo diversion
  • Miami port retaking control after firing of crane operator
  • Conference to raise box rates in Mediterranean-US trade
  • Jack R. Dant dies at 88; former steamship president
  • Tanker to test icebreaker technology
  • Justices: Federal courts have power to decide shipwreck claims

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Japanese dockers rap Patrick
  • US plans to introduce air user fees
  • Westbound box traffic from US dips 16.6%
  • Philippine THC to be raised 20% effective July 1
  • COSCO expedites LCL cargo delivery at Xiamen
  • Australia-Asia pact formalized at signing

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Crowley Maritime subsidiary puts new tractor tug to work
  • Alliance inks pact for start of service
  • Port of Seattle names Ray Rawe director of engineering services
  • Air Alaska plans to buy Paradise Island Airlines
  • Bridge adds vessel to Puerto Rico run

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Patrick workforce reinstated
    THE full bench of the Federal Court in Melbourne has upheld the injunction forcing Patrick Stevedores to re-instate the 1,400 union work-force it sacked two weeks ago.
  • Union widens claims
    UNTIL the full trial of the case in July, Patrick now has two workforces: the reinstated union members and the non-union staff from its new labour suppliers, writes Kevin Chinnery, Sydney.
  • Taiwan Navigation ready for flotation
    ANALYSTS are expecting a luke-warm reception for the stock market listing of the Taiwanese national line, Taiwan Navigation Co Ltd, in mid-June.
  • Kim Dae-jung
    South Korean president Kim Dae-jung addresed a conference on the Korean economy in Seoul yesterday in which he emphasised the necessity of democracy and market economies to the overcoming of Asia's problems - a favourite theme.
  • Drought threat to China grain
    EMERGING water shortages in China are threatening an upheaval in world grain markets, the Washington-based Worldwatch Institute has warned.
  • Cho Yang Acehas
    The German flag Cho Yang Acehas made her inaugural call at Hamburg. The 4545 teu Hyundai newbuilding is the last of 10 units ordered by Norddeutsche Vermogen at Hamburg for management by Rostock-based F Laeisz in a long-term charter to DSR-Senator Lines at Bremen and Cho Yang at Inchon. The Cho Yang Ace joins a pendulum service between the Far East, Europe and the US.
  • Contractual shake-up for salvors urged
    A LEADING salvage expert has called on the salvage community and the insurance industry to formulate a modern contractual system in which their financial obligations are included at the outset, not determined retro-spectively and litigously.
  • Profit rises at reorganised Golden Ocean
    TANKER and bulk carrier owner and operator Golden Ocean Group reported an increase in net income to $9.1m last year, up from $8.4m in 1996. Operating revenue climbed 58% to $52m.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 23, 1998
  • Owners to fight union's action in PNG
    SHIPOWNERS in Papua New Guinea are preparing legal action to stop the PNG Maritime Workers' Union involving the nation in Australia's stevedoring dispute.
  • Internatio-Muller adds German broker
    DIVERSIFIED Dutch group Internatio-Muller hopes to complete the acquisition of Hamburg-based shipbroker Detjens by the end of the month.
  • Evergreen launches north Europe-ECSA service
    EVERGREEN is launching its north Europe-South America service this week.
  • Taiwan Navigation to raise $54m
    TAIWAN Navigation hopes to raise $54m by offering 28 per cent of its shares to the public and another 30 per cent to its employees.
  • ICTSI to bid for more terminals
    MANILA-based terminal operator ICTSI says it will bid for the management and operations of four or five new ports in Latin America and the Middle East this year.
  • Fairyoung involves Ho in ports deal
    FAIRYOUNG Holdings has finally concluded the sale of subsidiary Pacific Ports to New World in a revised deal that now involves Macau gambling tycoon Stanley Ho.
  • Sales cut China Shipping losses
    HONG Kong-listed China Shipping Development reduced its losses to Yuan74.6m ($8.95m) last year from Yuan157.5m in 1996 with ship sales.
  • Australia-Asia Alliance formalised
    FOUR Asian shipping lines formalised their new Australia-Asia Alliance at a signing ceremony in Sydney today.
  • Patrick ordered to re-employ sacked wharfies
    AUSTRALIA's waterfront crisis took a new turn today when the full Federal Court ordered Patrick stevedoring company to re-employ the unionised workforce it sacked before Easter.
  • Golden Ocean turnover rises sharply
    UK-based vlcc and bulk carrier owner Golden Ocean reported a 58 per cent increase in turnover for 1997, but profit rose by only 12 per cent.
  • Beaches closed as vessel sinks off Hong Kong
    HONG Kong's government sealed off five beaches after a China-flagged ship carrying a container full of ammonium chloride sank before dawn on April 21.
  • Two Italian yards to be privatised
    TWO Italian state owned shipyards, INMA La Spezia and NCA Marina di Carrara, are up for sale.
  • Leif Hoegh hit by forex losses
    A GOOD performance by its vehicle carrier business was not enough to offset an increase in foreign exchange losses at Leif Hoegh.
  • Bergesen appoints new md and chairman
    SVEIN Erik Amundsen will become md of Norwegian bulk shipping group Bergesen dy if approved at the agm on April 29.
  • Calais ferry blockade lifted
    A BLOCKADE of the French port of Calais by port workers protesting against the dismissal of a SeaFrance officer has been lifted.
  • Indian government may transfer SCI stake
    THE Indian government is considering transferring 30 per cent of its stake in Shipping Corp of India to five public sector oil companies.
  • New oil jetty for Mangalore
    INDIA'S surface transport ministry has given environmental clearance for the construction of a second captive crude oil jetty at Mangalore.
  • Central Gulf Lines switches to US flag
    CENTRAL Gulf Lines, a subsidiary of International Shipholding Corp of New Orleans, has reflagged a Panamanian-registered vessel under the US flag.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Builders in broadside at IC
    Australian shipbuilders have dismissed the industry Commission's submission to the Shipbuilding Review panel a bureaucratic nonsense, describing the recommendation to abandon the bounty as being 'extremely naïve'.
    Australian Shipbuilders Association chairman Robert Clifford said removing the bounty would result in the loss of contracts to overseas yards in the same way that occurred when the bounty scheme was in doubt in 1996-97.
  • NSW ports lead, says minister
    New South Wales ports - or at least those wharves operated by P&O Ports - are doing a roaring business according to the state government, despite the continuing row between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia.
    The NSW Minister for Ports Kim Yeadon, claimed that state's ports will be operating at about 70 per cent capacity as far as container movements are concerned following discussions between the MUA and the NSW Farmers Association, chaired by the NSW Premier Bob Carr.
  • More overseas unions join dock's protest
    Overseas unions affiliated with the International Transport Workers' Federation have been stepping up their campaign to support dismissed members of the Maritime Union of Australia.
    In London, the ITF has set up a dispute centre with dedicated staff to coordinate and monitor international action.
  • Charlton to double WA efforts on the waterfront
    Western Australian Transport Minister Eric Charlton says the industrial turmoil over the past two weeks has made him even more determined to reform the western waterfront.
    He said the state's port authority boards were considering a range of reform measures including the use of workplace agreements and contracting out of a range of port functions.
  • Triple A launched as ASA mulls move
    Four major Asian shipping companies yesterday signed an agreement in Sydney to formalise the Asia-Australia Alliance - or triple A consortium -on the eve of a likely announcement of a major expansion by a competing group.
    Triple A comprises MISC, MOL OOCL and PIL and will shortly begin Australia-South-East Asia service operated under two separate loops, with four vessels in each loop.

TradeWindsweb site
  • Reaching for the big prize
    BULGARIA'S state-owned Navigation Maritime Bulgare is the target of an ambitious bid involving a $200m junk bond issue. If the plan succeeds, the 100-strong fleet could find itself belonging to a company that will seek a stock market listing. The identity of those involved in the bid remains secret but there is every reason to believe they are serious, say London brokers.
  • Broker alert
    RICHARD FULFORD-SMITH, one of the leading figures in the sale and purchase world, is warning that irresponsible vessel valuations risk dragging his profession into disrepute.
  • The big sell-off
    THE BIG SELL-OFF by Korean shipowners is approaching $1bn with close to 50 ships sold in the last few months. More tonnage is expected to follow shortly.
  • Cutting prices
    ONE OF KOREA'S biggest yards admits it is cutting its newbuilding prices to win business. But the demands of one owner have proved too much for a rival yard, which has called off talks.
  • Who's at the helm?
    THE CRUISESHIP "Topaz" is under the spotlight. Operators had to cancel its latest cruise and fly hundreds of passengers home just as speculation is growing about aspects of its management and links with Cunard president Paris Katsoufis.
  • Baltic unrest
    MUTINY IS BREWING down at the Baltic Exchange with allegations flying that hundreds of thousands of pounds are being wasted.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
PORTS
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
SHIPPING
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
INDUSTRY
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
SEAFARERS
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
TRADE
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
TRANSPORTATION
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
LOGISTICS
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
SHIPPING
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
SHIPPING
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
PORTS
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
SHIPPING
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
SHIPPING
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
SHIPPING
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
TRADE
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
NEWS
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
SHIPPING
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
PORTS
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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