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August 26, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMC ventures into activities outside of bulk shipping
    It is looking into coal transport and infrastructural and solution-oriented projects
  • S'pore to cut port dues for oi1 rigs
  • Regina Maersk makes maiden call at Port Klang
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus wins historic US$9b order from British Airways
    British carrier places its first ever order with Boeing's arch-rival
  • HK airport's cargo system still suffering hitches
  • Pilots of domestic Taiwan airline quit over pay cuts
  • 100m upgrading for UK's Luton Airport
  • Russian airlines get licences for new international routes
  • Perodua launches M'sia's first 4-wheel drive
Features
  • Arabs set for battle of the ports
    The regional leadership of Dubai is being threatened by newcomers at Oman and Yemen
Columns
  • ISM Code compliance: getting more than just the paperwork right

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMC ventures into activities outside of bulk shipping
    It is looking into coal transport and infrastructural and solution-oriented projects
  • S'pore to cut port dues for oi1 rigs
  • Regina Maersk makes maiden call at Port Klang
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus wins historic US$9b order from British Airways
    British carrier places its first ever order with Boeing's arch-rival
  • HK airport's cargo system still suffering hitches
  • Pilots of domestic Taiwan airline quit over pay cuts
  • 100m upgrading for UK's Luton Airport
  • Russian airlines get licences for new international routes
  • Perodua launches M'sia's first 4-wheel drive
Features
  • Arabs set for battle of the ports
    The regional leadership of Dubai is being threatened by newcomers at Oman and Yemen
Columns
  • ISM Code compliance: getting more than just the paperwork right

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMC ventures into activities outside of bulk shipping
    It is looking into coal transport and infrastructural and solution-oriented projects
  • S'pore to cut port dues for oi1 rigs
  • Regina Maersk makes maiden call at Port Klang
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus wins historic US$9b order from British Airways
    British carrier places its first ever order with Boeing's arch-rival
  • HK airport's cargo system still suffering hitches
  • Pilots of domestic Taiwan airline quit over pay cuts
  • 100m upgrading for UK's Luton Airport
  • Russian airlines get licences for new international routes
  • Perodua launches M'sia's first 4-wheel drive
Features
  • Arabs set for battle of the ports
    The regional leadership of Dubai is being threatened by newcomers at Oman and Yemen
Columns
  • ISM Code compliance: getting more than just the paperwork right

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMC ventures into activities outside of bulk shipping
    It is looking into coal transport and infrastructural and solution-oriented projects
  • S'pore to cut port dues for oi1 rigs
  • Regina Maersk makes maiden call at Port Klang
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus wins historic US$9b order from British Airways
    British carrier places its first ever order with Boeing's arch-rival
  • HK airport's cargo system still suffering hitches
  • Pilots of domestic Taiwan airline quit over pay cuts
  • 100m upgrading for UK's Luton Airport
  • Russian airlines get licences for new international routes
  • Perodua launches M'sia's first 4-wheel drive
Features
  • Arabs set for battle of the ports
    The regional leadership of Dubai is being threatened by newcomers at Oman and Yemen
Columns
  • ISM Code compliance: getting more than just the paperwork right

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC announces surcharges
  • Pride and Honour for Canada Maritime
  • Malaysia fights back over port issue
  • BIMCO leads 'toward better decisions'
  • Europe rail declines, road gains
  • Hong Kong, Turkey to expand relationship
  • Toledo holds extra benefits for Lufthansa
  • Panalpina gets Number 1 rating in Europe

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 25, 1998
  • German chain store Metro outsources to Unitrans
  • British Airways will order 59 Airbus planes
  • Loss again for Stena Line
  • Maersk buys Chinese container manufacturer
  • Operating profit Quantas up 13.6 percent
  • KLM takes over Malmö Aviation
  • Rotterdam gridlocked

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Clinton team reveals new harbor tax plan
  • Asia trade imbalance drags down ports, lines
  • Currency crisis slows exports into Canada
  • Forwarders in Switzerland fend off Asian crisis
  • No deal seen in US-China shipping talks
  • Four European insurers reach deal on Holocaust claims
  • Hamburg Line completes buyout of South Seas
  • Rains washing out cross-border trucking
  • French minister confirms Air France float delay
  • La Nina strikes Asia with heavy rain
  • One-tenth of world's trees face extinction - report
Transportation
  • Airbus wins BA order from US rival Boeing
  • Higher trucking costs feared from EC plan
  • Strike looms, Northwest plans to stop taking cargo
  • Fine, Southern scrap merger deal
Maritime
  • The surge in Asian imports continues strong
  • Chinese container maker posts 188% jump in 1st-half earnings

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Clinton team reveals new harbor tax plan
  • Asia trade imbalance drags down ports, lines
  • Currency crisis slows exports into Canada
  • Forwarders in Switzerland fend off Asian crisis
  • No deal seen in US-China shipping talks
  • Four European insurers reach deal on Holocaust claims
  • Hamburg Line completes buyout of South Seas
  • Rains washing out cross-border trucking
  • French minister confirms Air France float delay
  • La Nina strikes Asia with heavy rain
  • One-tenth of world's trees face extinction - report
Transportation
  • Airbus wins BA order from US rival Boeing
  • Higher trucking costs feared from EC plan
  • Strike looms, Northwest plans to stop taking cargo
  • Fine, Southern scrap merger deal
Maritime
  • The surge in Asian imports continues strong
  • Chinese container maker posts 188% jump in 1st-half earnings

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Clinton team reveals new harbor tax plan
  • Asia trade imbalance drags down ports, lines
  • Currency crisis slows exports into Canada
  • Forwarders in Switzerland fend off Asian crisis
  • No deal seen in US-China shipping talks
  • Four European insurers reach deal on Holocaust claims
  • Hamburg Line completes buyout of South Seas
  • Rains washing out cross-border trucking
  • French minister confirms Air France float delay
  • La Nina strikes Asia with heavy rain
  • One-tenth of world's trees face extinction - report
Transportation
  • Airbus wins BA order from US rival Boeing
  • Higher trucking costs feared from EC plan
  • Strike looms, Northwest plans to stop taking cargo
  • Fine, Southern scrap merger deal
Maritime
  • The surge in Asian imports continues strong
  • Chinese container maker posts 188% jump in 1st-half earnings

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Sumitomo Expands Overseas Logistics Business
  • Japanese Makers in Thailand Predict 10% Rise of Their Exports
  • Emery Forms Business Alliance in South Africa
  • Shanghai Shipping Center Starts Operation

urgente online pressweb site
  • Binter Mediterráneo entra en el mercado de los vuelos baratos
  • La Comisión Europea propone el libre acceso al ferrocarril
  • MRW, en el Centro de Carga Aérea del aeropuerto de Barajas
  • Renfe gana 1.000 millones adicionales entre enero y junio
  • Japan Airlines llega a un acuerdo con sus rivales Lufthansa y SAS

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 25, 1998
  • Separate ministry for infrastructure soon
  • ST package deal for units
  • BPCL lays dock lines from Vizag
  • AP to develop 4 minor ports
  • 6 SE Asian nations to draw up trade plan
  • ST package deal for units in Maharashtra
  • NSB chief stresses need for adequate national fleet
  • Move to put all textile fibres under 1 ministry
  • Sumitomo Bank to arrange funds for Pipavav project
  • Goa air cargo complex fully functional
  • Nabard aid for 60 bridges in TN
  • Shipyards technology to be upgraded
  • Major shipping service centre opens in Shanghai
  • Air-India appoints two Deputy Managing Directors

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Maersk launches direct US service
  • Wage gap could set off airport workers again
  • P&O Nedlloyd throughput and net profits are up
  • Beaming in on cargo safety
  • Delta to operate SA service with Air France
  • Ghana Airways turns 40
  • Keeping abreast of the range
  • Airport cargo handlers face major security problems
  • No decision yet on new Mpumalanga airport
  • Airfreight no alternative for export of avos
  • VW gears up for the big export drive
  • Safmarine's leadership award goes to Nick Cooper
  • Gael has the answers
  • More containers but tonnage drops at PE
  • 'Wobbly rand' is influencing customs payments
  • Six projects on the go in Durban
  • FCL cargo goes 'extra urgent'
  • Reefer points and combi terminal get priority attention in CT
  • Hints of a container terminal for RB
  • Major Development at Richards Bay
  • South Dunes Coal terminal going ahead
  • Border delays are the prime target
  • Cross Border Agency has major transport role to play

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Marsh & McLennan bids $2.04bn for Sedgwick
    MARSH & McLennan strengthened its position as the world's largest insurance broker yesterday with the announcement that it was making a '1.25bn ($2.04bn) recommended cash offer for the Sedgwick Group.
  • Cruiseships reflagged by Cunard
    CUNARD yesterday reflagged three major cruiseships and considered switching a fourth to a new register.
  • Marsh & McLennan offer ends Sedgwick speculation
    Marsh & McLennan's recommended cash offer of '1.25bn ($205bn) for the Sedgwick Group, announced yesterday, brings to a close months of speculation over the future of the international insurance broker.
  • Willis Corroon bid cleared
    BRUSSELS has given the go-ahead for a $1.4bn bid for UK-based insurance broker Willis Corroon.
  • Clubs seek further rate cuts
    PROTECTION and indemnity clubs will be seeking further reductions in the cost of reinsurance next year.
  • Tugmaster 'abandoned submarine'
    A TUGMASTER who had worked a 100 hour week was so tired he abandoned a nuclear submarine in the Tamar, an industrial tribunal heard.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 25, 1998
  • Marsh & McLennan to acquire Sedgwick
    SEDGWICK, Europe's largest independent insurance broker, has succumbed to a '1.25bn ($2bn) takeover bid by US insurance group Marsh & McLennan.
  • Filipino union accuses Panamanian registry
    THE Panamanian registry has been accused by the Filipino seafarers' union of altering its rules to extract more money from its members.
  • Group reinsurance 'set to fall'
    FURTHER reductions are expected for the International Group's (IG) reinsurance programme, according to London Club manager A Bilbrough.
  • Tanker aground in Bosphorus
    A TANKER ran aground in the Bosphorus at about 0830 local time (0530 GMT) this morning, closing it to traffic in both directions, although it had reopened to small vessels this afternoon.
  • OMI sells suezmax
    US BULK shipping company, OMI Corporation has completed its transaction with Knutsen OAS Shipping of Haugesund, Norway for the sale of the suezmax, Tanana.
  • Nordic plan for offshore personnel carrier
    A TEAM of five Scandinavian companies are working on a design for a fast ship that could replace helicopters in transporting personnel between offshore installations and the shore.
  • Aker Maritime to buy engineering firm
    AKER Maritime, the listed marine equipment and shipbuilding group controlled by Aker RGI, has agreed to buy the British offshore engineering firm Genesis Engineering Consultants.
  • Gesco to launch 'fleet expansion drive'
    INDIA'S largest private shipping company, Great Eastern Shipping (Gesco), is taking advantage of the current recession for fleet expansion.
  • Heads roll at Stena Line
    BO Severed, the new md at Stena Line, has axed six senior executives and disbanded the group's 18-strong management team after the group reported a heavy loss for the first half.
  • Low water brings Rhine restructuring
    LOW water levels in the Ruhr region of the Rhine have led to a major restructuring of waterway freight services, with a larger number of smaller vessels being used.
  • Analysts gloomy over Aussie dollar
    AUSTRALIA'S dollar has recovered marginally from its 12-year low yesterday, but analysts say there is worse to come.
  • IMB launches 'rapid response service'
    A RAPID Response Investigation Service has been set up by the International Maritime Bureau.
  • Krona flotation 'not expected to hit shipping'
    INTEREST rate increases in Norway and the flotation of the krona are unlikely to have a major impact on the shipping industry, shipping observers say.
  • Gordon challenges Philippine court ruling
    RICHARD Gordon has defied a Philippine appellate court ruling, nullifying his reappointment as chairman of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.
  • FMC reaches Shipping Act settlement
    THE US Federal Maritime Commission has settled five compromise agreements with common carriers and freight forwarders for alleged Shipping Act violations.
  • Hindustan to slash workforce
    INDIA'S state owned Hindustan Shipyard is to shed more than 40 per cent of its massive workforce as part of its revival plan.
  • Hamburg port workers in decline
    HAMBURG'S falling general cargo throughput has led to a significant reduction in the number of stevedores at the German port.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
AUGUST 25, 1998
  • Hanjin (United Alliance) préparerait sa venue en direct à Anvers
    La récente mission portuaire anversoise qui s'est rendue en Corée du Sud s'est révélée particulièrement intéressante, dans la mesure où certaines affaires ont des chances de se concrétiser. Ainsi qu'évoqué précédemment le constructeur automobile Daewoo s'est montré fortement intéressé par les propositions anversoises en ce qui concerne l'implantation d'un centre de distribution, projet qui pourrait aller au-delà de ce seul type de trafic. D'autre part, il s'avèrerait que l'armement Hanjin, membre le plus important de la United Alliance, envisagerait très sérieusement de diriger en direct sur Anvers un des trois services sur l'Asie.
  • Air France: quatre dossiers très délicats pour la rentrée
    Les dirigeants d'Air France abordent la rentrée avec du pain sur la planche. Ils devront en effet gérer quatre dossiers délicats: l'ouverture du capital; les négociations sur les 35 heures; l'éventuelle reprise de la compagnie AOM; les conséquences des mouvements sociaux du début de l'été.
  • Le CBRB demande la suppression de la licence d'exploitation belge
    Dans une lettre adressée au nouveau ministre du Transport néerlandais Tineke Netelenbos, l'organisation professionnelle CBRB (Centraal Bureau voor de Rijn- en Binnenvaart) demande à la ministre de vérifier auprès de son collègue belge "dans quelle mesure les aspects disproportionnés de la licence d'exploitation belge pour les unités étrangères et l'affectation peuvent être corrigés et ramenés à un niveau admissible dans un système acceptable".

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Patrick, MUA reach agreement
    One of the major obstacles to peace between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia has been removed after the reaching of a new enterprise agreement.
    The agreement, the wording of which was being finalised yesterday afternoon, could be implemented as soon as 7 September.
    The breakthrough came after one of the parties gave ground on issues which were previously contested.
    One of the parties told DCN that there was sufficient incentive for both sides to ensure that agreement was reached.
    The resolution of outstanding issues means that the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which provided some conciliation, will not have to become involved in arbitration.
  • ANZDL sale talks in progress
    SYDNEY: Speculation about the sale of the Australia-New Zealand Direct Line to CP Ships has strengthened with the first official confirmation that talks are underway.
    The general manager of ANZDL in Australia, Brian O'Dea, confirmed yesterday that negotiations between the French (Delmas) and New Zealand (Brierley Investments Ltd) shareholders of the shipping line and the Canadian line are in progress.
    Mr O'Dea was commenting following strengthening reports from Europe that such a sale was being discussed.
    However, contrary to those reports, he said that no sale has yet taken place.
    Mr O'Dea said the reports are so strong that customers have already started congratulating him on the development.
    However, according to industry sources in Europe an announcement of the sale is expected in the not too distant future.
  • PHPA holds off on new stevedoring arrangements
    The Port Hedland Port Authority has postponed plans to privatise stevedoring at the port due to lack of interest.
    The port authority will now issue an interim non-exclusive licence for 12 months with the port's existing stevedore, Pilbara Stevedores.
    PHPA general manager Ian Hutton said the Authority decided to postpone the process because only one company responded to an invitation to present a detailed expression of interest proposal.
    Mr Hutton said two companies had been shortlisted and invited to submit detailed proposals to the port following the initial invitation for expressions of interest in February.
  • Non-rolling stock of Goninan to be divested
    Howard Smith confirmed yesterday that it would divest the non-rolling stock activities of its engineering business A. Goninan & Co.
    Howard Smith, which disposed of its shipping interests last year, said earlier this year it was reviewing Goninan's non-rolling stock activities with a view to divestment of those activities which did not offer adequate growth and profit prospects.
    "Goninan's large-scale restructuring will see the divestment of non-core activities and re-focusing on its strengths in railway rolling stock in Australia and overseas," Howard Smith managing director Ken Moss said yesterday.
    Dr Moss, who also released the group's 1997-98 financial results, said Goninan would emerge from the $25 million restructure better equipped to compete in the Australian and Asian markets for rolling stock contracts.
  • MUA concern over Wyndham plans
    The Maritime Union of Australia is concerned that WA government plans to privatise the remote north-west port of Wyndham will see the union workforce ousted from the port.
    MUA WA branch secretary Terry Buck said he'd been told that the government was awarding preferred tenderer status to the Ord River District Co-operative which had indicated it wanted to replace the union workforce with its own employees.
    Mr Buck said there were five MUA members employed at the port on a permanent basis.
    "There hasn't been any consultation on this," Mr Buck said. "We are very keen to ensure that this does not happen."

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
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PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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