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October 27, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Electronic charts hailed as navigational breakthrough
    But implementation of new development will not be easy, conference told
  • PSA chairman made honorary fellow of Cambridge college
  • Two Mexican ports remain shut
  • Thai ferry death toll rises to 15
  • Two Taiwanese sailors killed in typhoon off Philippines
  • Dubai port firm to manage Beirut terminal
Air and Land Transport
  • New Milan airport takes off despite 1st-day hitches
    US$1.2b Malpensa airport opening not as disastrous as KL, Hongkong
  • Qantas resumes services to France after 3-yr break
  • Korean Air to sell 8 jets, add new planes
  • Japan approves 2nd domestic carrier
  • Few carriers making use of North Korean air space
  • MAS shifts some domestic flights to old KL airport
  • P&W wins US$180m engine order from Delta
Features
  • Airlines offer bargain fares
    Hard hit by Asia's economic woes, the region's airlines are slashing fares to attract passengers

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Electronic charts hailed as navigational breakthrough
    But implementation of new development will not be easy, conference told
  • PSA chairman made honorary fellow of Cambridge college
  • Two Mexican ports remain shut
  • Thai ferry death toll rises to 15
  • Two Taiwanese sailors killed in typhoon off Philippines
  • Dubai port firm to manage Beirut terminal
Air and Land Transport
  • New Milan airport takes off despite 1st-day hitches
    US$1.2b Malpensa airport opening not as disastrous as KL, Hongkong
  • Qantas resumes services to France after 3-yr break
  • Korean Air to sell 8 jets, add new planes
  • Japan approves 2nd domestic carrier
  • Few carriers making use of North Korean air space
  • MAS shifts some domestic flights to old KL airport
  • P&W wins US$180m engine order from Delta
Features
  • Airlines offer bargain fares
    Hard hit by Asia's economic woes, the region's airlines are slashing fares to attract passengers

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Electronic charts hailed as navigational breakthrough
    But implementation of new development will not be easy, conference told
  • PSA chairman made honorary fellow of Cambridge college
  • Two Mexican ports remain shut
  • Thai ferry death toll rises to 15
  • Two Taiwanese sailors killed in typhoon off Philippines
  • Dubai port firm to manage Beirut terminal
Air and Land Transport
  • New Milan airport takes off despite 1st-day hitches
    US$1.2b Malpensa airport opening not as disastrous as KL, Hongkong
  • Qantas resumes services to France after 3-yr break
  • Korean Air to sell 8 jets, add new planes
  • Japan approves 2nd domestic carrier
  • Few carriers making use of North Korean air space
  • MAS shifts some domestic flights to old KL airport
  • P&W wins US$180m engine order from Delta
Features
  • Airlines offer bargain fares
    Hard hit by Asia's economic woes, the region's airlines are slashing fares to attract passengers

Sched Netweb site
  • SCL changes names of agents
  • HK/US joint efforts to combat illegal textile transshipment
  • Facilities constructed for LAT's new service
  • HHI builds third MSC ship in groundbreaking deal
  • Five more ISO certifications for Fritz Companies
  • Air France close to agreement with pilots
  • AMR Corp completes US$500m stock buy-back
  • Boeing records good 3rd quarter income
  • Lufthansa invests in new Munich terminal

Cargowebweb site
OCTOBER 26, 1998
  • Rumors about alliance between Nedlloyd and Kühne & Nagel
  • Sea-Land result hit by lower rates
  • Iberia to end charter division
  • Northwest's Continental deal blocked by Washington
  • Dutch government gives priority to rail investments

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US carriers claim bias in China trade rules
  • Nafta officials, insurers drive to resolve truck coverage disparity
  • USDA bug rule targets pallets leaving China Dec. 17
  • Shippers urged to wrap cargo in anonymity
  • Freight forwarders thwarted by FMC in their bid to act as shippers
  • Caliber Logistics appoints Joseph McCarthy as CEO
  • Emery launches joint venture in China
  • Sea-Land confirms it will set up its European shared service center in Cork, Ireland
  • Youth violence causes more of France's transit workers to strike
  • India's planned road projects may fuel hike in interest rates
  • Egypt sees potential in developing Africa trade
  • Swiss SAirGroup signs agreement with South African Airways
  • Dubai prepares to launch ferry service to Iraq
Transportation
  • Amtrak outlines plan to triple income from cargo
  • Singapore Air hits turbulence
  • Exel, BDP target chemical services
  • Truckers, ship lines, show gains
Maritime
  • Carriers react to falling rates, cargo
  • US ship scrapping policy urged by GAO
  • UN group campaigns to rebuild Somali ports destroyed by war

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US carriers claim bias in China trade rules
  • Nafta officials, insurers drive to resolve truck coverage disparity
  • USDA bug rule targets pallets leaving China Dec. 17
  • Shippers urged to wrap cargo in anonymity
  • Freight forwarders thwarted by FMC in their bid to act as shippers
  • Caliber Logistics appoints Joseph McCarthy as CEO
  • Emery launches joint venture in China
  • Sea-Land confirms it will set up its European shared service center in Cork, Ireland
  • Youth violence causes more of France's transit workers to strike
  • India's planned road projects may fuel hike in interest rates
  • Egypt sees potential in developing Africa trade
  • Swiss SAirGroup signs agreement with South African Airways
  • Dubai prepares to launch ferry service to Iraq
Transportation
  • Amtrak outlines plan to triple income from cargo
  • Singapore Air hits turbulence
  • Exel, BDP target chemical services
  • Truckers, ship lines, show gains
Maritime
  • Carriers react to falling rates, cargo
  • US ship scrapping policy urged by GAO
  • UN group campaigns to rebuild Somali ports destroyed by war

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US carriers claim bias in China trade rules
  • Nafta officials, insurers drive to resolve truck coverage disparity
  • USDA bug rule targets pallets leaving China Dec. 17
  • Shippers urged to wrap cargo in anonymity
  • Freight forwarders thwarted by FMC in their bid to act as shippers
  • Caliber Logistics appoints Joseph McCarthy as CEO
  • Emery launches joint venture in China
  • Sea-Land confirms it will set up its European shared service center in Cork, Ireland
  • Youth violence causes more of France's transit workers to strike
  • India's planned road projects may fuel hike in interest rates
  • Egypt sees potential in developing Africa trade
  • Swiss SAirGroup signs agreement with South African Airways
  • Dubai prepares to launch ferry service to Iraq
Transportation
  • Amtrak outlines plan to triple income from cargo
  • Singapore Air hits turbulence
  • Exel, BDP target chemical services
  • Truckers, ship lines, show gains
Maritime
  • Carriers react to falling rates, cargo
  • US ship scrapping policy urged by GAO
  • UN group campaigns to rebuild Somali ports destroyed by war

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Med Conference to Raise Rates Early Next Year
  • P&O Nedlloyd Enhances Indian Ocean Network
  • Trio to Form New Alliance on West Coasts of North, South America
  • CSX Suffers Declines in Revenue, Income

Exim Indiaweb site
  • P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its Indian Ocean network
  • Kandla Port draws up ambitious Rs 850-cr. perspective plan
  • New World Alliance to launch new service on Nov. 1 +
  • Tax chief allays PAN apprehensions
  • STC shopping for 24,000 t. palmolein
  • Master plan to clear export bottlenecks on anvil
  • Booklet on tax benefits for exporters
  • More cargo, less revenue for minor ports
  • Delay in notification on oilseeds import irks industry
  • EPCs to be revamped
  • ABG may be allowed to build 2 berths at Mormugao port
  • Private firms keen on developing minor ports in State
  • Plans for new int'l airport at Hyderabad taking shape
  • PHDCCI wants the government
  • Coffee exports up 17 pc in value
  • AP to set up 2 more EPZs

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
  • The 19th International Bunker Conference in London
    At the end of October, delegates from around the world will gather in London for the 19th International Bunker Conference (IBC). This year the IBC is organised in a joint effort between the Norwegian Shipping Academy, the Rotterdam Municipal Port Management and IBIA.
  • BP with new bunkering facility at Cyprus Island
    On Friday October 16th, BP Marine officially opened a new bunkering facility at Cyprus Island. This facility allows BP Marine to supply vessels with the full range of bunker fuels from IF380Cst to IF 30Cst and Marine Gasoil.
  • Houston: why bunker prices go their own mysterious ways
    Over the past two weeks, Houston prices have often moved against the global trend. We called a local supplier to find out what's going on.
  • The Bunker Bulletin Revisited
    Are there issues of The Bunker Bulletin that you missed, forgot to read or would like to revisit? Now you can access a "library" of past issues.

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Frank wins R1000 prize
  • New Customs ruling raises groupage operators' hackles
  • SAA to reinstate Morgan Air contracts
  • Afri-Haul opens R5m transport and warehousing facility
  • DTI to host export week in November
  • Standardised certificates of origin take shape
  • Hidden agendas could have caused latest hiccup
  • SA and EU re-open trade pact talks
  • Rennies and Portnet set up Year 2000 forum
  • VW extends its export contract
  • Hauliers tune in to anti-hijack risk control
  • This is true black empowerment, says Sebenza
  • Currency drop favours Zim exporters
  • New Chirundu bridge will ease Zimbabwe/ Zambia border congestion
  • Zimbabwe fast-tracks duty rebates for bona fide shipping companies
  • Childs spells out privatisation objectives
  • Mer Austral turns the corner with full islands coverage
  • Nosipho Damasane is SA's first female port manager
  • Our request is not unreasonable, says Customs
  • Evergreen reveals plans to add North America to SA service
  • SafBank adds direct Freeport call

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Greek owners may counter-sue DnB
    OWNERS of a string of collapsed Greek shipping companies under threat of lawsuits from Den norske Bank over bad debts have reportedly threatened to counter-sue the bank over alleged wrongful seizure of ships and subsequent sales.
  • ACL board rejects latest Holt move
    ATLANTIC Container Line is refusing to release the Holt Group from a confidentiality agreement that prevents the US stevedore from buying more shares in the shipping line.
  • OMI earnings hit by falling rates
    FALLING time charter rates in the product carrier market have continued to take a toll on earnings at OMI Corp.
  • Weak freight market hurts Odfjell profits
    WEAK freight rates compounded by the economic slowdown in the Far East influenced a 23% decline in nine-month operating profit at chemical tanker giant Odfjell, Bergen's only stockmarket listed shipping firm.
  • Minoan close to ordering two ferries
    MINOAN Lines has said it is in the final stages of placing an order for two more large ferries intended to boost its fleet serving international routes.
  • German cargo growth slows
    ALTHOUGH cargo handling in German seaports has expanded this year despite the Asian crisis, growth will be only slight in 1999, the economic research institute Ifo in Munich has forecast.
  • Columbus in west coast Americas bid
    COLUMBUS Line, as part of a year-long effort to become a leader in the trade between North and South America, has formed a new joint venture and enhanced frequency for its West Coast Americas Service (WAMS).
  • P&I sector shaken up by broking reshuffles
    A series of high profile broker moves have shaken the P&I sector as it comes to terms with the increasing rationalisation in the broking world.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 26, 1998
  • French government pulls plug on yard
    ATELIERS et Chantiers du Havre is to be closed when the three 37,000 dwt product tankers for Stolt-Nielsen are completed.
  • Finns to check all bow doors
    THE Finnish Maritime Administration is to check the bow doors of all Finnish-flag passenger carrying ferries in light of the experience gained after the sinking of Estonia.
  • Adriatic ports sign co-operation deal
    TRIESTE in Italy, Koper in Slovenija, and Rijeka in Croatia have signed a letter of intent regarding co-operation between their ports.
  • V Ships and Celtic Marine deal confirmed
    CONFIRMATION of the long-rumoured aquisition of manning specialist Celtic Marine by V Ships will be given in London on October 28.
  • Tamil Tigers release seafarers
    TAMIL Tiger rebels have freed the master of a passenger ferry hijacked three years ago, together with two other seafarers and six soldiers.
  • Sea-Land Orient to sell ACT stake
    SEA-Land Orient Terminals plans to sell part of its stake in Asia Container Terminals to New World Infrastructure.
  • EU approves insurance takeover
    THE EU has approved the acquisition of Sedgwick by US insurance group Marsh & McLennan.
  • Brazil feels heat on cabotage
    BRAZIL'S director of merchant marine has revealed that pressure to open Mercosur traffic to other flags is very strong.
  • Chiquita cuts 3Q loss
    CHIQUITA Brands International, the US fruit company that also operates the Great White Fleet, has reduced its loss for the third quarter to $11m from $27m.
  • Digital chart service to be launched next year
    THE first pilot digital chart service to provide comprehensive coverage of international shipping routes will be launched by the UK Hydrographic Office next year.
  • Chinese yards call for bail out
    CHINA'S government has been urged to bail out the country's faltering shipbuilding industry, with tax exemptions and export subsidies.
  • HK Ferry examines overseas operation
    HONG Kong Ferry Holdings is considering setting up its first overseas service after being invited to bid to operate ferries in the Philippines.
  • India reviews secondhand purchase criteria
    INDIA'S Ministry of Surface Transport is reviewing the age criteria for acquisition of second-hand tonnage.
  • Hijack master demands justice
    THE Australian master of the hijacked tanker Petro Ranger has urged his government to put pressure on Indonesia to bring the pirates to justice.
  • Owners slam Tanjung Priok management
    INDONESIAN owners said yesterday that the long queue of vessels waiting to berth in Tanjung Priok was caused by lack of co-operation from the port authority.
  • Russian crisis hits Sri Lankan tea exports
    SHIPMENTS of Ceylon tea took a dip in August and are expected to fall further as a result of the economic crisis in Russia, Sri Lanka's main market.
  • MOL ups forecast
    MITSUI OSK Lines has announced that a series of cost cuts will help its 1998 profits to leap more than 30 per cent over previous predictions.
  • 'Ship of shame' leaves Australia
    A GREEK owned oil tanker detained in Australia last week for 57 health and safety violations has been allowed to leave the country for major repairs.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Eurotunnel va développer les services de commerce et de loisir
    Les premiers résultats de l'année 1998 confirment ceux de 1997. L'exploitation du tunnel se fait à nouveau de manière pleinement normale, et la confiance est de mise pour l'ensemble de l'année. Pour l'avenir, la confiance est même plus grande encore, la suppression des ventes hors taxes devant stimuler tant les trafics par le tunnel que les rentrées. Dans ce contexte, Eurotunnel a l'intention de développer davantage les activités périphériques à l'activité d'exploitation du tunnel proprement dite. C'est ce qu'a annoncé Georges-Christian Chazot, directeur général d'Eurotunnel lors d'une conférence de presse à Bruxelles.
  • Début du lobbying aux Pays-Bas pour plus d'infrastructure
    Le parlement néerlandais ne discutera que le 7 décembre prochain du programme pluriannuel Infrastructure et Transport (PIT). Les réactions semblent pourtant indiquer que de nombreux politiciens et entrepreneurs ne partagent pas l'avis du premier ministre Wim Kok selon qui il s'agirait d'un 'paquet impressionnant' de décisions.
  • Construction navale: le glas des Ateliers & Chantiers du Havre
    Les ministres français Dominique Strauss-Kahn (Economie-Finances) et Christian Pierret (Industrie) ont sonné officiellement le glas des ACH (Ateliers & Chantiers du Havre). L'arrêt de l'activité devant intervenir d'ici à l'an 2000. Mais les navires en construction ne seront-ils pas pris en otage par les salariés inquiets pour leur avenir? Face à l'abandon de la vocation construction, le gouvernement français entend que Le Havre se positionne comme l'un des principaux ports d'Europe du Nord pour la réparation navale.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Leghorn
The documentation requested by the company has been sent to Terminal Investment Limited
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
The purpose is to detect, avoid, deter, delay and report attacks and incidents on ships.
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
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%
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
The OPS also serves to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port
The OPS also serves to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port
Brussels
The ferry companies remind us of this by highlighting the need to have an adequate supply of electricity.
The extension of the EU ETS to the maritime transport sector has not brought about significant changes in the shipping market
Brussels
This is stated in a report adopted by the European Commission, which found no evidence of tendencies towards evasion or avoidance of the law
In February, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -4.2%
Barcelona
Containers down -4.2% due to -18.8% reduction in transhipped boxes
Complaint filed for fraud and corruption against Bolloré Group
Paris
Allegations relating to activities carried out in the context of logistics and port operations in Africa sold in 2022
US FMC surveys seven major global maritime corridors
Washington
Federal agency threatens to ban Panamanian-flagged ships from US ports
Last year, freight traffic in German ports began to grow again (+2.3%)
Wiesbaden
It is still lower than the pre-Covid level, as is container traffic alone which amounted to 13.3 million TEU (+4.9%)
BIMCO: The application of specific port charges to Chinese ships calling at the US will prove a disaster for the American economy
London
The impact of the proposed measures on China's dominance in shipbuilding is highly uncertain
Federagenti hopes for greater involvement of global financial groups in logistics, ports and infrastructure
Rome
Pessina: necessary to make the leap in quality
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
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
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
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
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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 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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
Accelleron revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Baden
Net profit up +63.1%
Fincantieri has delivered the new ship Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line
Trieste
It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons.
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
In 2024 d'Amico International Shipping recorded a decline in time charter revenues
Luxembourg
-7.6% decline on the previous record year
Global Ports Holding's port terminals handled record cruise traffic in 2024
Istanbul
The company's revenue increased by +21%
In the first two months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.7%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
The latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer shows a variable trend towards good
Geneva
Trasportounito will propose a national haulage ban from March 31st
Rome
Longo: from the Ministry evanescent and contentless answers
The introduction of ESG standards represents a profound transformation for port companies
Rome
Attica Reports Record Revenue and Operating Performance in 2024
Athens
Profits down due to costs of merger with Anek and purchase of emission allowances
Man arrested in investigation into collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate
Southampton
The charge is manslaughter due to gross negligence
Beijing: Measures to revive US shipbuilding industry won't work
Beijing
New duties and tariffs - the government underlines - are harmful for both parties
Messina Gets $50M Funding to Support Full Container Investment
Genoa
Agreement with BPER Banca and Banca Popolare di Sondrio
The tanker Sounion attacked in August in the Red Sea has passed through the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Collision between two ships near the port of Hull
Southampton / Jacksonville / Rotterdam
Fires broke out on both units
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