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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

SHIPPING

ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive

London

Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April

PORTS

In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%

Venice

In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%

Rotterdam

A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.

SHIPPING

HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion

SHIPPING

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping

Brussels

PORTS

The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI

MARITIME SERVICES

Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply

Singapore

Seascale Energy formed

SHIPPING

Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships

Rome

Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines

PORTS

Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med

Casablanca

50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company

PORTS

Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa

Genoa

Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%

Barcelona

Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again

Luxembourg

The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports

PORTS

Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group

Hamburg

Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%

PORTS

788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro

The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions

SHIPPING

GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early

Palermo

Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary

Le Aziende informano

ABB Ability™ Marine Remote Diagnostic System

Always on board with you

SHIPYARDS

Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program

Mumbai

The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025

PORTS

Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities

Rome

Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution

DEFENCE

Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy

Abu Dhabi/Trieste

The order is worth 500 million euros

ENVIRONMENT

T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops

Brussels

Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels

SHIPPING

ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%

Genoa

Cruise passengers down by -11%

PORTS

Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%

Ljubljana

Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good

Rome

Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural

PORTS

In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods

Casablanca

Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation

Brussels

Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline

Helsinki

Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%

Cairo

Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.

SHIPPING

Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships

Taipei/Keelung

Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue

MARITIME SERVICES

Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine

Rome

Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.

Zagreb

Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers

SHIPPING

MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast

Geneva

Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024

Athens

Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%

PORTS

Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona

Ancona

Research presented on the potential of the Marche port

SHIPPING

HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024

Seoul

In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%

PORTS

AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America

Kongens Lyngby/Madrid

Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company

JOBS

HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di

Hamburg

The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees

Leghorn

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep

Lugano

The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%

Algeciras/Valencia

The negative trend continued last month

SEAFARERS

Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing

Rome

MOURNING

Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83

Naples

Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector

PORTS

The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea

Rome

The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource

MEETINGS

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January

Los Angeles

PORTS

Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%

Leghorn

Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%

PORTS

Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana

Ancona

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West

Genoa

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%

Podgorica

Passengers increased by +16.1%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group

Rome

Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

SHIPPING

Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India

Naples

On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"

PORTS

One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal

PORTS

The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara

The Spice

Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra

MEETINGS

Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"

Genoa

It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa

MARITIME SERVICES

Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker

Genoa

It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%

Nola

Road freight traffic stable

PORTS

MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational

Barcelona

It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months

PORTS

In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore/HongKong

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%

PORTS

The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa

Genoa

It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth

Long Beach

In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)

SHIPPING

Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons

Rome

Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system

SHIPPING

Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt

Marseille

Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria

PORTS

Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector

Rome

Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are growing

SHIPPING

First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened

Singapore

It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs

PORTS

Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector

Rome

Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System

LOGISTICS

UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi

Milan

The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949

LOGISTICS

New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland

London/Milan

Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE

PORTS

In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%

Valencia

Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)

LOGISTICS

Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express

Milan

The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services

COMPANIES

Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck

Genoa

Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari

ASSOCIATIONS

This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary

Genoa

A series of celebratory events are planned

MARITIME SERVICES

MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip

Hamburg

The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels

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

Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea

Naples

It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits

(Türkiye Today)

Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy

(The News International, Pakistan)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published

Venice

The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units

SHIPPING

Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels

Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo

Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK

MEETINGS

In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"

Ancona

It is scheduled for February 11th

SHIPPING

Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively

Reykjavik

PORTS

Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year

Singapore

Revenues up +8.8%

INDUSTRY

Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%

PORTS

AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire

ASSOCIATIONS

The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions

Rome

Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua

The Spice

The frequency is weekly

PORTS

CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia

Beirut

New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports

SHIPPING

Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues

Monk

Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa

Genoa

Immediate strike by workers in the sector

PORTS

The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly

The Spice

CUSTOMS

Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%

LOGISTICS

DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits

Hedehouse

Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%

PORTS

Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera

Venice

25-year contract

PORTS

Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January

Ravenna

Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January

Joy Taurus

347,917 TEUs were handled

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti

Rome

The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association

CUSTOMS

Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified

FINANCING

Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships

Hamburg

The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market

Singapore/Seoul

Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US

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