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BRIEFS

September 25, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

CP Ships buys Australia New Zealand Direct Line
Acquisition of ANZDL the fifth such deal in two years
Marine pollution, safety issues are IMO's major concerns
Gibraltar expects plan for shipping hub to proceed
New HK terminal will boost hub status
Greek shipowners worried over decline of merchant fleet

Air and Land Transport

SilkAir, hit by regional crisis, defers expansion
Some Indonesian routes have seen 20 to 30 per cent drop in yields
HK set to remain as Asian air cargo hub
Thai Airways to review plane purchases
Cathay Pacific not raising fares to Philippines after PAL collapse
Strike delays traffic at Orly airport

Features

Economic necessity could spark fierce competition
Gulf states are vying for region's shipping business to diversify economies away from oil

Columns

Sending notice of arbitration not enough under English law

Shipping Times

Shipping News

CP Ships buys Australia New Zealand Direct Line
Acquisition of ANZDL the fifth such deal in two years
Marine pollution, safety issues are IMO's major concerns
Gibraltar expects plan for shipping hub to proceed
New HK terminal will boost hub status
Greek shipowners worried over decline of merchant fleet

Air and Land Transport

SilkAir, hit by regional crisis, defers expansion
Some Indonesian routes have seen 20 to 30 per cent drop in yields
HK set to remain as Asian air cargo hub
Thai Airways to review plane purchases
Cathay Pacific not raising fares to Philippines after PAL collapse
Strike delays traffic at Orly airport

Features

Economic necessity could spark fierce competition
Gulf states are vying for region's shipping business to diversify economies away from oil

Columns

Sending notice of arbitration not enough under English law

Shipping Times

Shipping News

CP Ships buys Australia New Zealand Direct Line
Acquisition of ANZDL the fifth such deal in two years
Marine pollution, safety issues are IMO's major concerns
Gibraltar expects plan for shipping hub to proceed
New HK terminal will boost hub status
Greek shipowners worried over decline of merchant fleet

Air and Land Transport

SilkAir, hit by regional crisis, defers expansion
Some Indonesian routes have seen 20 to 30 per cent drop in yields
HK set to remain as Asian air cargo hub
Thai Airways to review plane purchases
Cathay Pacific not raising fares to Philippines after PAL collapse
Strike delays traffic at Orly airport

Features

Economic necessity could spark fierce competition
Gulf states are vying for region's shipping business to diversify economies away from oil

Columns

Sending notice of arbitration not enough under English law

Shipping Times

Shipping News

CP Ships buys Australia New Zealand Direct Line
Acquisition of ANZDL the fifth such deal in two years
Marine pollution, safety issues are IMO's major concerns
Gibraltar expects plan for shipping hub to proceed
New HK terminal will boost hub status
Greek shipowners worried over decline of merchant fleet

Air and Land Transport

SilkAir, hit by regional crisis, defers expansion
Some Indonesian routes have seen 20 to 30 per cent drop in yields
HK set to remain as Asian air cargo hub
Thai Airways to review plane purchases
Cathay Pacific not raising fares to Philippines after PAL collapse
Strike delays traffic at Orly airport

Features

Economic necessity could spark fierce competition
Gulf states are vying for region's shipping business to diversify economies away from oil

Columns

Sending notice of arbitration not enough under English law

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Cosco terminal denied Tripartite Group meet for annual gathering Newbuilding prompts enhanced operations for Nam Sung Maersk and TACA lawful says AP Moller Leading NVOCCs form shippers association Passenger issues spark fears of cargo sidelining Airbus deal for Lufthansa Boeing airplanes to continue to fly safely in year 2000

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SEPTEMBER 24, 1998
New alliance Nedlloyd/Dan Transport/Dubois and Saima Avandero Higher conference rates on the Pacific Container scanning trials at Rotterdam Call for identical salaries to be paid by airlines Dutch government criticised by British Midland top manager Compromise proposal Malpensa

The Journal of Commerce

Home

House rushing to a vote on fast-track
Long Beach, tired of battling D.C., suggests Cosco give up on Navy site
Hurricane George is paralleling Cuba's northern coast
Unprecedented intervention by EU in Bay State
A boring nuisance for importers at border
Congressman slams 'ship of greed,' vows close oversight of maritime industry
Missing cargo ship found, crew is safe
Kyrgyzstan's WTO membership delayed until October
Circle raids Emery again as Cindy Stoddard joins the company as CIO
Truckload hauler TRISM gets new executive operating officer
Problems at the main air cargo terminal of Hong Kong's new airport will linger

Transportation

Intermodal sector warned it's flirting with flat-line growth
Carriers hope to pick up slack of Philippine Air
EU rail executives hope to get on track to unity
FDX sees first quarter earnings fall
Georges-battered region looks to service renewal

Maritime

Operator voids contracts
Investment bankers hunt for ship deals
DSR-Senator and partners to phase in faster ships
McCain would allow foreign 'Love Boats' in domestic trade
Thais cancel plans to restrict ship lines
Argentine grain exporters applaud waterway dredging

The Journal of Commerce

Home

House rushing to a vote on fast-track
Long Beach, tired of battling D.C., suggests Cosco give up on Navy site
Hurricane George is paralleling Cuba's northern coast
Unprecedented intervention by EU in Bay State
A boring nuisance for importers at border
Congressman slams 'ship of greed,' vows close oversight of maritime industry
Missing cargo ship found, crew is safe
Kyrgyzstan's WTO membership delayed until October
Circle raids Emery again as Cindy Stoddard joins the company as CIO
Truckload hauler TRISM gets new executive operating officer
Problems at the main air cargo terminal of Hong Kong's new airport will linger

Transportation

Intermodal sector warned it's flirting with flat-line growth
Carriers hope to pick up slack of Philippine Air
EU rail executives hope to get on track to unity
FDX sees first quarter earnings fall
Georges-battered region looks to service renewal

Maritime

Operator voids contracts
Investment bankers hunt for ship deals
DSR-Senator and partners to phase in faster ships
McCain would allow foreign 'Love Boats' in domestic trade
Thais cancel plans to restrict ship lines
Argentine grain exporters applaud waterway dredging

The Journal of Commerce

Home

House rushing to a vote on fast-track
Long Beach, tired of battling D.C., suggests Cosco give up on Navy site
Hurricane George is paralleling Cuba's northern coast
Unprecedented intervention by EU in Bay State
A boring nuisance for importers at border
Congressman slams 'ship of greed,' vows close oversight of maritime industry
Missing cargo ship found, crew is safe
Kyrgyzstan's WTO membership delayed until October
Circle raids Emery again as Cindy Stoddard joins the company as CIO
Truckload hauler TRISM gets new executive operating officer
Problems at the main air cargo terminal of Hong Kong's new airport will linger

Transportation

Intermodal sector warned it's flirting with flat-line growth
Carriers hope to pick up slack of Philippine Air
EU rail executives hope to get on track to unity
FDX sees first quarter earnings fall
Georges-battered region looks to service renewal

Maritime

Operator voids contracts
Investment bankers hunt for ship deals
DSR-Senator and partners to phase in faster ships
McCain would allow foreign 'Love Boats' in domestic trade
Thais cancel plans to restrict ship lines
Argentine grain exporters applaud waterway dredging

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Seino Logix in Full Swing for Consolidated Imports from US Box Volume from Japan to US Dips in August Korea's Mid-Year Box Exports Down 28.5%

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CAF e Ikusi colaboran en Hong Kong Iberia, "enemigo público número uno" de Canarias Danzas y Lufthansa Cargo trabajarán juntas a escala mundial Federal Express agasaja a los 124 empleados pioneros La Comisión Europea, favorable al acuerdo SNCF--Cégétel

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Una risoluzione del Parlamento di Strasburgo potrebbe limitare gli aiuti statali per le infrastrutture nel Sud Europa Porti del Mediterraneo a rischio Ue Gli scali dei Paesi del Nord perdono traffico a favore di quelli meridionali ormai trasformati in temibili concorrenti Dagli Usa una tassa su misura delle navi Grimaldi aggiunge al cabotaggio una rete terminal in tutta Europa Psa (Singapore) pronto allo sbarco di Livorno Taranto, a ottobre gli appalti per il nuovo molo Evergreen

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Dismay over Athens listing plan Greece's shipping leaders have voiced dismay at the industry's apparent exclusion from the preparation of draft legislation which would enable the country's legion of oceangoing shipping companies for the first time to gain listings on the Athens Stock Exchange. Swan Hunter plans dry dock NORTHEAST UK shipyard Swan Hunter has drawn up plans for a massive new drydock at its Tyneside yard to attract a wider spread of business. Osprey faces credit rating threat Osprey Maritime, the Singapore-based LNG, crude oil and product tanker operator, has been warned that its corporate credit rating may be downgraded due to pressure of debt repayments. NCL in cruise firm buyback Norwegian cruise company NCL Holding has declared its option to purchase 14% of daughter company NCL Cruises from Kvaerner, to make NCL Cruises 100% owned. The price was the previously agreed $71m. P&O Ports prepares Italian feast P&O Ports is putting the final touches to a deal which will consolidate its growing presence in Mediterranean container ports. New lift-on lift-off Lys Line (Ireland) has introduced a new lift-on lift-off and general cargo service linking the Port of Cork with Scandinavian ports.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 1998
IMO sets up fund to seafarers THE secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization, William O'Neil, announced today that a special trust fund to honour the world's seafarers is to be established. Australian coal prices on the slide AUSTRALIA'S multi-billion dollar coal export industry can expect a 15 per cent cut in contract prices next year. US bans agencies from scrapping ships overseas THE Clinton Administration yesterday banned for one year federal agencies such as the Maritime Administration from scrapping vessels overseas. MarAd faces irregularity probe THE US Maritime Administration will face an oversight hearing at a meeting of the House of Representatives Transportation Committee today following an investigation by the FBI. O'Neil calls for 'weather loss' research INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization secretary general William O'Neil this morning called for research into the cause of 'weather-related' ship losses. Miami port closes for shipping NO commercial ships were allowed to berth at the port of Miami after 1800 hours yesterday because of expected bad weather with the passing of Hurricane Georges. Hurricane Georges disrupts cruise schedules ROYAL Caribbean Cruise Line has cancelled a three-night cruise to the Bahamas because of high winds predicted in the South Florida area from Hurricane Georges. Three bids for Kandla box terminal THREE companies have submitted bids to develop a container terminal at Kandla port on India's west coast. Moran and Turecamo merge tug/barge businesses CONNECTICUT-based Moran Transportation Co has signed an agreement with Turecamo Maritime and its affiliates to combine their respective businesses. ILU levies members to secure LIRMA merger THE committee of the Institute of London Underwriters has approved a levy on its members to secure the financial future of its building and thereby the merger with LIRMA. Cork attracts Scandinavian container service NORWEGIAN operator Lys Line has introduced a fortnightly container and general cargo service linking Ireland with Scandinavia. P&O Ports will not appeal against Vadhaven ruling P&O PORTS (Australia) says it does not plan to appeal against an official ruling in India which has blocked the development of Vadhaven container port. Shell repair boosts Malta Drydocks REPAIR of a Shell lpg carrier later this week has boosted the fortunes of Malta's troubled Drydocks, according to deputy chairman Vince Azzopardi. S&P places Osprey on CreditWatch CREDIT rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has placed Singapore tanker owner Osprey Maritime on CreditWatch with "negative implications".

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CP Ships reprend ANZDL Tandis que se poursuit l'intégration dans le groupe de la dernière acquisition, la compagnie Ivaran, CP Ships annonce la reprise prochaine d'une autre compagnie, à savoir "Australian New Zealand Direct Line". Un accord en ce sens vient effectivement d'être conclu avec les propriétaires de la joint-venture à 50/50 que sont SCAC Delmas Vieljeux et Brierley Investments, de Nouvelle Zélande. Cette acquisition portera à 6 le nombre d'armements que contrôle CP Ships, moyens auxquels il convient d'ajouter la joint-venture passée entre Lykes Lines/Ivaran et TMM (1). Zeebrugge: les 52' en 2002 Selon le ministre des Travaux publics flamands Baldewijns, le programme d'approfondissement du chenal d'accès au port de Zeebrugge, c'est-à-dire la passe du Zand, seront entamés en 2001, travaux qui s'incrivent dans le programme des 55'. Ces travaux dureront jusqu'en 2002. Chronopost Belgique et TBC Halbart Express joignent les forces Chronopost, la filiale express de La Poste, va intégrer sa filiale belge à TBC Halbart Express. La nouvelle entité, qui sera créée dans les semaines à venir, devient le numéro trois du marché domestique et le numéro cinq du marché d'exportation. De nouvelles filiales sont également prévues au programme, dont une à Anvers.

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'Sensible' start to P&O, MUA talks PROGRESS on waterfront reform at P&O facilities is possible after yesterday's talks between P&O Australia Ltd and the Maritime Union of Australia. The talks were held at the highest level between the chairman of the company, Richard Hein and the union's national secretary, John Coombs. Mr Hein said that the discussions were "sensible." While Mr Hein declined to elaborate, Mr Coombs said that progress has been made and another meeting was likely this week. Mr Coombs said P&O might now give consideration to dropping its legal action against the union, action which until now had prevented any meaningful progress on waterfront reform discussions. Quick contract coup for Patrick JUST ten days after halving its workforce and introducing radical changes to work practices, Patrick has reaped an early reward for its investment in reform by securing a prime South-East Asian consortium stevedoring contract. The Triple A group of Malaysia International Shipping Corp, Mitsui OSK, Orient Overseas Container Line and Pacific International Line will move both strings of its SEA service from P&O Ports to Patrick in Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle, effective from early next month. In an announcement to the Australian Stock Exchange late on Wednesday Patrick parent Lang Corp said the two-year contract would increase company revenues by $30 million. Labor launches maritime policy A LABOR government would "renew its approach of constructive engagement in the maritime industry", shadow minister for transport Lindsay Tanner said yesterday. Launching the Opposition's maritime industry policy, Mr Tanner said that following a period of "bitter confrontation created by the Howard government", the ALP would move to ensure that all the relevant parties -- the unions, stevedoring and shipping companies and port authorities and users -- were involved in the reform process. Oil spill culprits still at large THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority is still looking for the vessels which caused two oil spills off the Queensland coast last month -- one in the Whitsunday's 900km north Proserpine and the other south of Cairns near the Frankland Islands. The Queensland Department of Transport has called in AMSA to assist with the search. The Ship Reporting System, mandatory for all vessels using the inner navigation route of the Great Barrier Reef, was used to determine which vessels had been in the north Queensland areas and since that time AMSA has been taking samples from possible suspect vessels.

International Transport Journal

Maritime

Canadian Pacific to buy ANZDL
The CP Ships family continues to grow, with the addition of Australia New Zealand Direct Line.
Yangming and "K" Line will upgrade their Far East-Europe service to two loops.
The CMA-CGM group adds calls at Jakarta to its MEX service.
DSR-Senator and UASC will deploy new tonnage in their AEC service, transferring current tonnage to the MIX service.
In the PR China-Taiwan trade, Evergreen will offer direct calls at Yantian and Yangming will serve Shanghai.
China Ocean Shipping Lines splits its Japan-Thailand service into two.
Ivaran changes terminal in New York to Howland Hook Marine Terminal.
Viewpoint: An end to the uncertainty of the law. Pragmaticus states his views on the imposition of a fine by Brussels on members of Taca.

Ports and Terminals

APL/Seattle dedicate new container terminal
Global Gateway North has been officially opened in Seattle as part of APL's two-hub strategy on the US west coast.
In Switzerland, Birs Terminal AG has expanded and modernised.
Freeport Container Port (Bahamas) signs an expansion contract.

Intermodal

Nedlloyd, Dan Transport, Saima-Avandero and Dubois have formed an alliance in Europe called E1 European Logistics Services.
A new agreement covers cargo moving from Siberia to Afghanistan.
A conference on the restoration of the historic Silk Route ends in the signing of a multilateral agreement.
TIP acquires Bay Cities Leasing.

Aviation

Round the world with UPS
As well as setting up a new route in its round-the-world service, UPS has forged an alliance with Challenge Air Cargo for the South American market.
Continental will launch a daily nonstop Z'rich-Newark flight.
Martinair Cargo will increase frequency to the USA this winter.
Alaska Airlines is suspending service to the Russian Far East.
Lauda Air lands in Mexico.
Delta's pilots kill code-sharing pact with United Airlines.
Air System and Rewico form an alliance for airfreight activities.
C-S Aviation leases Airbus freighters to TNT and JHM Cargo Express.
KLM and Alitalia continue codesharing despite trouble over the new Milan Malpensa airport.
The EU has banned Yugoslav-registered airlines, but JAT is contesting the ban.

International Transport Journal

Maritime

Canadian Pacific to buy ANZDL
The CP Ships family continues to grow, with the addition of Australia New Zealand Direct Line.
Yangming and "K" Line will upgrade their Far East-Europe service to two loops.
The CMA-CGM group adds calls at Jakarta to its MEX service.
DSR-Senator and UASC will deploy new tonnage in their AEC service, transferring current tonnage to the MIX service.
In the PR China-Taiwan trade, Evergreen will offer direct calls at Yantian and Yangming will serve Shanghai.
China Ocean Shipping Lines splits its Japan-Thailand service into two.
Ivaran changes terminal in New York to Howland Hook Marine Terminal.
Viewpoint: An end to the uncertainty of the law. Pragmaticus states his views on the imposition of a fine by Brussels on members of Taca.

Ports and Terminals

APL/Seattle dedicate new container terminal
Global Gateway North has been officially opened in Seattle as part of APL's two-hub strategy on the US west coast.
In Switzerland, Birs Terminal AG has expanded and modernised.
Freeport Container Port (Bahamas) signs an expansion contract.

Intermodal

Nedlloyd, Dan Transport, Saima-Avandero and Dubois have formed an alliance in Europe called E1 European Logistics Services.
A new agreement covers cargo moving from Siberia to Afghanistan.
A conference on the restoration of the historic Silk Route ends in the signing of a multilateral agreement.
TIP acquires Bay Cities Leasing.

Aviation

Round the world with UPS
As well as setting up a new route in its round-the-world service, UPS has forged an alliance with Challenge Air Cargo for the South American market.
Continental will launch a daily nonstop Z'rich-Newark flight.
Martinair Cargo will increase frequency to the USA this winter.
Alaska Airlines is suspending service to the Russian Far East.
Lauda Air lands in Mexico.
Delta's pilots kill code-sharing pact with United Airlines.
Air System and Rewico form an alliance for airfreight activities.
C-S Aviation leases Airbus freighters to TNT and JHM Cargo Express.
KLM and Alitalia continue codesharing despite trouble over the new Milan Malpensa airport.
The EU has banned Yugoslav-registered airlines, but JAT is contesting the ban.

International Transport Journal

Maritime

Canadian Pacific to buy ANZDL
The CP Ships family continues to grow, with the addition of Australia New Zealand Direct Line.
Yangming and "K" Line will upgrade their Far East-Europe service to two loops.
The CMA-CGM group adds calls at Jakarta to its MEX service.
DSR-Senator and UASC will deploy new tonnage in their AEC service, transferring current tonnage to the MIX service.
In the PR China-Taiwan trade, Evergreen will offer direct calls at Yantian and Yangming will serve Shanghai.
China Ocean Shipping Lines splits its Japan-Thailand service into two.
Ivaran changes terminal in New York to Howland Hook Marine Terminal.
Viewpoint: An end to the uncertainty of the law. Pragmaticus states his views on the imposition of a fine by Brussels on members of Taca.

Ports and Terminals

APL/Seattle dedicate new container terminal
Global Gateway North has been officially opened in Seattle as part of APL's two-hub strategy on the US west coast.
In Switzerland, Birs Terminal AG has expanded and modernised.
Freeport Container Port (Bahamas) signs an expansion contract.

Intermodal

Nedlloyd, Dan Transport, Saima-Avandero and Dubois have formed an alliance in Europe called E1 European Logistics Services.
A new agreement covers cargo moving from Siberia to Afghanistan.
A conference on the restoration of the historic Silk Route ends in the signing of a multilateral agreement.
TIP acquires Bay Cities Leasing.

Aviation

Round the world with UPS
As well as setting up a new route in its round-the-world service, UPS has forged an alliance with Challenge Air Cargo for the South American market.
Continental will launch a daily nonstop Z'rich-Newark flight.
Martinair Cargo will increase frequency to the USA this winter.
Alaska Airlines is suspending service to the Russian Far East.
Lauda Air lands in Mexico.
Delta's pilots kill code-sharing pact with United Airlines.
Air System and Rewico form an alliance for airfreight activities.
C-S Aviation leases Airbus freighters to TNT and JHM Cargo Express.
KLM and Alitalia continue codesharing despite trouble over the new Milan Malpensa airport.
The EU has banned Yugoslav-registered airlines, but JAT is contesting the ban.

International Transport Journal

Maritime

Canadian Pacific to buy ANZDL
The CP Ships family continues to grow, with the addition of Australia New Zealand Direct Line.
Yangming and "K" Line will upgrade their Far East-Europe service to two loops.
The CMA-CGM group adds calls at Jakarta to its MEX service.
DSR-Senator and UASC will deploy new tonnage in their AEC service, transferring current tonnage to the MIX service.
In the PR China-Taiwan trade, Evergreen will offer direct calls at Yantian and Yangming will serve Shanghai.
China Ocean Shipping Lines splits its Japan-Thailand service into two.
Ivaran changes terminal in New York to Howland Hook Marine Terminal.
Viewpoint: An end to the uncertainty of the law. Pragmaticus states his views on the imposition of a fine by Brussels on members of Taca.

Ports and Terminals

APL/Seattle dedicate new container terminal
Global Gateway North has been officially opened in Seattle as part of APL's two-hub strategy on the US west coast.
In Switzerland, Birs Terminal AG has expanded and modernised.
Freeport Container Port (Bahamas) signs an expansion contract.

Intermodal

Nedlloyd, Dan Transport, Saima-Avandero and Dubois have formed an alliance in Europe called E1 European Logistics Services.
A new agreement covers cargo moving from Siberia to Afghanistan.
A conference on the restoration of the historic Silk Route ends in the signing of a multilateral agreement.
TIP acquires Bay Cities Leasing.

Aviation

Round the world with UPS
As well as setting up a new route in its round-the-world service, UPS has forged an alliance with Challenge Air Cargo for the South American market.
Continental will launch a daily nonstop Z'rich-Newark flight.
Martinair Cargo will increase frequency to the USA this winter.
Alaska Airlines is suspending service to the Russian Far East.
Lauda Air lands in Mexico.
Delta's pilots kill code-sharing pact with United Airlines.
Air System and Rewico form an alliance for airfreight activities.
C-S Aviation leases Airbus freighters to TNT and JHM Cargo Express.
KLM and Alitalia continue codesharing despite trouble over the new Milan Malpensa airport.
The EU has banned Yugoslav-registered airlines, but JAT is contesting the ban.

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Clerici walks away ITALIAN SHIPOWNER Paulo Clerici is hitting out at the cut-throat atmosphere in which multi-million dollar contracts to supply steel mills are now decided. Clerici has walked away from a contract, blaming the troubles currently afflicting the dry cargo market. He may be licking his wounds but the question is whether the victor, Norway s Torvald Klaveness group, has taken on a loss-making contract. The big boys like low prices No rest for Ravi Snam sale snails on Bond tears Oian in new role Insurance proletariat Bloodbath New kids own stock

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization predicts this

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%

SHIPPING

In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%

Hamburg

New historical record of containers transported by the fleet

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

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

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

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

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

INDUSTRY

Accelleron revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Baden

Net profit up +63.1%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new ship Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line

Trieste

It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons.

PORTS

The tender for the first lot of the new electricity distribution network in the port of La Spezia has started

The Spice

Intervention worth 36.9 million euros

SHIPPING

In 2024 d'Amico International Shipping recorded a decline in time charter revenues

Luxembourg

-7.6% decline on the previous record year

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