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BRIEFS
March 25, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
  • Regional ports likely to see negative growth: PSA
    Currency crisis has hit both ports and shipping lines, Yeo Ning Hong warnsof tougher times
  • Industry will get help to ride out tough times: Mah
  • Sea-Land foresees emergence of a dozen global carriers by 2000

  • Boeing unlikely to meet 1st qtr delivery target
    US plane maker continues to have production problems with B737: analysts
  • Air India to launch direct Hyderabad-S'pore flight
  • Korean jet received warning before crashing in Guam

  • Building on strengths of both
    One of the world's largest and most integrated container transportation and logistics companies has emerged

  • Call to promote safety culture to avoid more imposed legislation

Sched Netweb site
  • Fujian shipping centre underway
  • Hopes to boost throughput in Dayaowan Port
  • Mainland/Taiwan services up
  • Tug boat company plans move
  • Alliance shuffles routes to compensate, improve service
  • Israel and Hong Kong sign air service agreement
  • Northwest to double weekend flights to Narita
  • Airline chiefs fight to resist 're-regulation'

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 24, 1998
  • American LogiStar wants to conquer Europe
  • Deutsche Post is a big loss maker
  • Rapid TNT Automotive growth
  • Rotterdam Port Authority must become more independent

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Asian meltdown forces trio to cut China/US run
  • Grupo to provide service linking Argentina and Chile
  • Osaka to open 18,000 sqm CFS
  • Truckers to form co-operative for box handling
  • NY/NJ agrees with railroads on rail freight service

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Schnitzer sees numbers jump during second quarter of '98
  • Port Prince Rupert building $2.3 million pulp storage shed
  • Orient Overseas '97 profit disappointing

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Chile set to privatise ports
    CHILE has put international developers on stand-by for a national port privatisation drive which is expected to begin in the second half of this year.
  • Acomarit wins CSL business
    ACOMARIT'S Glasgow-based UK operation has won the technical management contract for six self-unloading bulk carriers from companies associated with the CSL Group in Canada.
  • Halla plotting revival after court reprieve
    For the first time in several bleak months, troubled Halla Engineering & Heavy Industries has been able to impart some positive news.
  • Taylor Woodrow boost
    UK-based Taylor Woodrow, currently building a '45m gravity base structure for Amerada Hess' South Arne field in the Danish sector of the North Sea, is looking to consolidate its position in the industry.
  • Danes seize the initiative
    DANISH shipowners have seized the initiative ahead of the next round of global talks on maritime transport by inviting the head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to address them.
  • Patrick losing grip on Melbourne cars
    PATRICK Stevedores' once vice-like grip on the bulk of the car trade in Melbourne appears to be increasingly tenuous, sources say.
  • Sobrena busy on 'Nilos' damage
    BREST-based repair yard Sobrena is currently undertaking approximately 100 tonnes of steel renewals aboard the Centrofin Management-owned 88,666 dwt tanker Nilos, which was in collision with a reefer vessel during late February and suffered damage in two separate positions on her starboard side.
  • First for Florida yard as 'Tarago' joins the marines
    REPRESENTING the largest ever single-ship contract secured by the company, Atlantic Dry Dock Corporation has begun the conversion of the ro-ro cargoship Tarago into a pre-positioning vessel for the United States Marine Corps.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 24, 1998
  • Davie shipyard not for separate sale
    DAVIE Industries shipyard at Levis in Quebec is not for sale on its own, according to a company spokesman, but its parent company may soon be sold..
  • Hamburg Süd bolsters global fleet
    HAMBURG-Süd is bolstering its global fleet with the purchase of one containership and by chartering two others.
  • Rotterdam cleared for privatisation
    ROTTERDAM port could become a private entity, or an independent public entity, under proposals put forward today by a government advisory board
  • Brussels delay worries P&I clubs
    THE International Group of P&I Clubs says that the EU's failure to discuss its proposals is adding unnecessary risks on cover in the event of a catastrophe claim.
  • Profits being eroded says PSA chief
    PROFITS are being eroded by overcapacity, depressed freight rates and the Asian economic turmoil, said PSA Corp chairman, Dr Yeo Ning Hongs.
  • Sale of Brazilian dredgers sparks outcry
    THE decision, by the Brazilian government, to auction the country's four remaining dredgers has sparked an outcry.
  • China to boost timber imports
    CHINA'S decision to restrict logging will cause a surge in the country's timber imports.
  • South Korea seeks barter trade with Indonesia
    A SOUTH Korean trade mission will visit Jakarta early next month to promote barter trade with Indonesia.
  • ACL plans two-for-one share split
    SHAREHOLDERS in Atlantic Container Line (ACL) are to be asked to approve splitting the company's stock at a shareholders' meeting on March 30.
  • Nomadic shipping acquires Carmencita
    NOMADIC Shipping, the Norwegian operator of medium-sized reefer vessels, has bought the 265,000 cft reefer Carmencita,built in 1992 and valued at $12m.
  • Vancouver plans crops terminal
    VANCOUVER Wharves is to build a C$42.5m ($30m) speciality crops terminal on Vancouver's north shore.
  • Pequiven to build new pier complex
    VENEZUELAN state petro-chemicals company Pequiven has contracted with an international consortium to build a $130m pier at the Jose oil and chemical complex in eastern Venezuela.
  • Inchon port operating at 50pc capacity
    SOUTH Korea's financial crisis is beginning to haunt the country's ports.
  • Evergreen to order five boxships
    EVERGREEN Marine is set to order a further five 5,000 teu containerships from Japanese builder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
  • Evergreen starts South America service
    TAIWANESE carrier Evergreen will start a weekly fixed-day service in May between the East Coast of North America and the ports of South America's east coast.
  • Geest invests in the future
    GEEST has placed a £1.5m ($2.49m) order for 350 new 45ft containers that meet EU road transport requirements.
  • Club Med 1 takes new colours
    THE sail cruiseship, Club Med 1 has arrived in Le Havre to undergo major upgrading works worth $10m.
  • Italians buy bulkers
    THE Italian Coeclerici group has recently finalised the acquisition of two bulkcarriers from the South Korean shipyard Halla Heavy Industries.
  • Oil producers to cut exports
    VENEZUELA, Saudi Arabia and Mexico have vowed to slash their oil exports by April 1 in an effort to bolster plummeting oil prices.
  • Singapore announces milestone
    SINGAPORE announced the handling of its one millionth container today at the opening of Singaport, Asia's largest annual maritime event.
  • Cruising and ferries power P&O profits
    CRUISING and ferry operations were the star performers at P&O last year helping to push up operating profits by 11.5 per cent to '568.3 ($950m) before reorganisation costs.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
MARCH 24, 1998
  • Challenge International se lance dans le groupage containérisé shortsea sur l'Irlande
    La société française de transport et d'expédition Challenge International va bientôt entamer un service de groupage containérisé entre l'Europe continentale et l'Irlande. Ce service, qui reprend partiellement le flambeau de feu Bell Lines, est exploité en commun avec la compagnie maritime Marfret. Il s'ajoute aux services containérisés porte-à-porte déjà exploités par Challenge entre le continent et la Grande-Bretagne.
  • Gand: forte croissance des investissements, baisse de la valeur ajoutée et de l'emploi
    D'un point de vue macro-économique, 1996 a été une année moyenne pour le port de Gand. La valeur ajoutée (86,4 mia. de BEF, -2,7%) et l'emploi (23.800 emplois, -1,1%) ont suivi la tendance à la baisse des trafics maritimes (21 mio. de t, -2,7%). Les investissements ont par contre sensiblement augmenté. Cet élément, ainsi que d'autres facteurs, pointe dans la direction d'une amélioration à partir de 1997. C'est ce que démontre la dernière édition de l'étude annuelle de la Banque Nationale de Belgique sur "l'intérêt économique du port de Gand".
  • Livre vert: les dragueurs rejettent la facturation de l'accessibilité maritime
    Dans une réaction au Livre vert sur les ports et infrastructures portuaires, l'EuDA estime qu'il ne saurait être question de faire supporter aux utilisateurs du transport maritime tous les coûts (internes et externes) du transit portuaire, alors que la route et le rail ne supportent pas toutes les charges d'infrastructures. Le secteur du dragage estime qu'il faut opérer une distinction entre les différents types d'infrastructures et autres travaux.
  • "Le transport routier français ne veut pas devenir la marine marchande"
    "Nous ne voulons pas que le transport routier devienne la marine marchande". C'est ce qu'a déclaré le président de la FNTR la semaine passée, en faisant une analyse de la situation à quelques semaines de la libéralisation totale du cabotage le 1er juillet prochain. Selon lui, les transporteurs français sont confrontés à des conditions de concurrence non harmonisées et "ils ne disposent dès lors pas aujourd'hui de toutes les armes pour profiter de l'opportunité que réprésente l'ouverture du marché européen". La menace gronde. En effet, la FNTR a annoncé qu'elle va accentuer la pression au cours des trois prochains mois. "Si aucune avancée n'était enregistrée sur certains points essentiels , elle prendrait alors "l'opinion à témoin". Rendez-vous est pris le 30 juin", a dit René Petit.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Kennett still seeks third terminal
    Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett yesterday promised to continue government efforts to attract another international container terminal to the port of Melbourne.
    Last year a OOCL-led consortium withdrew an offer to build a third container terminal at the port, blaming what it called "bureaucratic processes and insincerity" of the Melbourne Port Corporation and the Victorian government.
  • Patrick takes things 'day by day'
    With a week-long strike now underway at its container terminal at Botany Bay, Patrick is approaching the dispute on a day-by-day basis.
    The outcome of the company's meeting in Brisbane yesterday with the Maritime Union of Australia to discuss a new enterprise agreement for the port, and particularly the possibility of any further industrial action is expected to be the determining factor in Patrick's next move.
  • WA's PGA wants talks before P&CS arrives
    Western Australia's Pastoralists and Graziers Association will call on the National Farmers Federation to consult it before attempting to set up a Fremantle branch for P&C Stevedores.
    PGA president Barry Court denied that there was any truth in Maritime Union of Australia statements which said the PGA had warned the NFF to drop its plans to set up a stevedoring operation in Fremantle.
  • Latest freight equalisation scheme
    The Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme should operate on the basis that the concept of 'sea freight cost disadvantage' is defined, widely understood and the related entitlement to assistance is quantifiable and capable of annual update, according to the TFES Review Authority's draft report.
    The three-man review team headed by former Transport Minister Peter Nixon found that the existing scheme's shortcomings fundamentally arose due to: lack of transparency as a result of a failure to clearly define the concept of freight cost disadvantage, and a need to link standard compensation entitlements to a current quantification of the freight cost disadvantage.
  • LSS refutes Beaufort handling charges claims
    The CEO of Liner Shipping Services Ltd, Llew Russell, reacted sharply yesterday to claims in yesterday's DCN by Australian Peak Shippers' Association executive director Frank Beaufort regarding increases in terminal handling charges in the European trade.
    "I can assure your readers that the only reason for the increase in THCs since they were last adjusted arose from increases in stevedoring costs in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle for two major ship operators in the Europe - Australia trade, backdated to 1 January 1998," Mr Russell said.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • GOP dishes up the 'pork' in House
  • Customs sets October for final regulations
  • Evergreen service expected to focus on low-value cargo
  • Commerce warns India, Pakistan on nuclear arms

  • UP sees continued delays in service
  • Vietnam air talks end as US official falls ill
  • Holt set to appeal dismissal of suit against port authorities
  • Asian crisis shreds demand for exports of US wastepaper
  • Boeing reports delays in 737s
  • Slater launches trade expansion study
  • Mexican truck strike barely dents border trade
  • Port of Wilmington, Del., is making changes a structure or two at a time
  • Texas' Tesoro buys Hawaii oil company, port facilities
  • Gateway Western settles row with switching carrier
  • Air cargo pact with Argentina getting closer
  • P&O posts strong profit for 1997
  • CSXI, CN Railway join equipment pool
  • Operator at top Malaysia port to boost investment in upgrade
  • Transportation Calendar
  • Is it time to re-evaluate your contact management software?

Traffic Worldweb site
  • Even as it said it was seeing some relief of its Texas service debacle, Union Pacific Railroad faced new problems with traffic bound for Mexico and with a suit filed by a major shipper, Dow Chemical. Though not the first suit filed against the railroad seeking damages for service failures, Dow's role as a prominent UP shipper and the $25 million minimum in damages it seeks will make its case one of those that are followed closely in what will likely be a barrage of legal actions against UP.
  • Association of American Railroads President M.B. Oglesby Jr. resigned just nine months after he was hired. The association said Oglesby was leaving "to pursue other interests," while sources said he was unhappy that his role in directing lobbying efforts was being narrowed. Oglesby said his departure resulted solely from his inability to make the four- or five-year contractual commitment to AAR that its board was seeking.
  • Cruising? Effortlessly? In New Jersey? That's the goal of the new $500 million E-Z Pass project to collect tolls electronically along key freight routes in the Garden State. It's the largest electronic toll contract ever awarded. The vendor is MFS Network Technologies, Omaha, Neb., a unit of WorldCom. Trucking interests say it's no magic wand for congestion but can be effective if part of a larger overall strategy to improve the flow of people and freight in the congested Northeast.
  • The merger between Canadian National Railway Co. and Illinois Central is taking small steps toward landing in the hands of the Surface Transportation Board for approval. Last week, CN offered to buy three-quarters of Illinois Central stock, approximately 46 million shares, for $39 in cash. The tender expired on March 13. All IC stock will be held in a voting trust pending approval of the acquisition by the STB. The $560 million in IC debt to be assumed by CN gives the acquisition a total value of slightly less than $3 billion. Once completed, IC President Hunter Harrison is set to become the top operating officer of Canadian National.
  • One down, one to go. United Parcel Service breathed a huge sigh of relief last week when its pilots overwhelmingly ratified their new contract. The ratification assures labor peace at the package giant through 2003. Meanwhile, officials at FedEx are scratching their heads over why their pilots rejected a contract which was unanimously endorsed by union leaders. In December, when FedEx management and leaders of the FedEx Pilots Association agreed on a tentative contract, the stage appeared to be set for the company's first official labor contract. Something changed in the minds of the voters, it appears, and many speculate the FedEx pilots didn't like the possibility of UPS pilots getting a sweeter deal.
  • Nobody really likes change. Shipyard workers are especially not fond of it and it looks like more is yet to come. As the movement of cargo relies more on technology and less on physical pushing and pulling, the days of every port city having more than enough cargo are gone. Today shippers are more educated about transportation alternatives and are more savvy negotiators. Everyone agrees before it gets better, labor problems at the world's ports are going to get worse.
  • It's more of a burger daddy than a sugar daddy but for Rail Van Inc. the road ahead looks sweet indeed. The privately held investment company of KDR Ltd., whose members include Dave Thomas, the founder and senior chairman of the restaurant chain of Wendy's International, has purchased a 25 percent stake in the privately owned Worthington, Ohio, transportation company. The deal puts Rail Van on track to fulfill its goal of blossoming from a company that takes in $350 million in sales annually to one that tops $1 billion.
  • A beleaguered Union Pacific Railroad is looking for a high-tech remedy for some of its service problems. With the help of ALK Associates and Cisco Systems, the railroad is installing a new visually oriented locomotive management system at its Omaha dispatching center and expanding its wide area computer network to open the way for more voice and data traffic. But the company admits that it still needs to get more timely, accurate data on trains and freight into its Transportation Control System.
  • Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway are discussing a plan for joint operation of their busy mainlines which run on either side of the Fraser River Canyon between Kamloops, British Columbia, and Vancouver. Jack McBain, CN's senior vice president of operations, stressed the talks were in the exploratory phase. The proposal for joint operations involves using the CN mainline for westbound trains and the CP line for eastbound trains. The proposal wouldn't greatly increase the capacity of the two lines but should lower operating costs.

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