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BRIEFS

October 29, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Navix Asia seeks more tie-ups in region
Company keen on joint ventures in liquefied petroleum gas and bulk shipping
Indonesians deported due to lack of evidence: China
Changes in port structure affecting world port agency
Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges

Air and Land Transport

US court orders return of two seized PAL planes
Export-Import Bank seized B747s while Philippine airline was shut down for two weeks
Boeing trims forecast for growth in air cargo traffic
Air NZ to bring forward purchase of 6 planes
Aussie research agency in deal with British Aerospace
Safety of Sydney airport at risk: study
Hyundai aims for exports of 1.27m units
Cathay's cargo traffic down 10.6%

Features

Adapting to difficult times
Economic crisis has had differing effects, with some weathering the storm, while others have had to evolve or sink

Columns

Asean shippers chairman aims for global approach

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New chairman appointed to Kuehne & Nagel board US ports pushing for deepening legislation Major developments to go ahead at PAH Lufthansa Cargo introduces MD-11s to Shanghai Hemjo Klein leaves Lufthansa Board Boeing new structure in Commercial Airplanes

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
BA takes biggest stake in Iberia Malpensa suffers from computer problems and blockade Zeeland Seaports fastest growing ports in Hamburg-Le Havre range Sea-Land opens call center in Ireland Slower Amsterdam Airport growth Government told fibs about Schiphol Emery Worldwide launches joint venture in China

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers eager for ocean deregulation
Russia asks US for food assistance
South American conference moves to ease East Coast overcapacity
Brazil to slash budget, support its currency
Hyundai Merchant Marine latest to leave Atlantic conference
Security expert urges US to engage Iran in order to control potential hostilities
Three major railroads are opposing Canadian National's merger with Illinois Central
Customs finds drugs on another Haitian freighter along Miami River
China will have the most Internet users in Asia by 2001
Air Tanzania and Alliance Air vie for traffic rights
Pittston BAX loses $21.8 million in third quarter

Transportation

Conrail deal spurs rebirth of north-south link
Board extends deadline on CP-CSX negotiations
Norfolk Southern earnings drop 12%
TNT takes on partner to expand Taiwan ties
Chrysler, Ford put parts in same delivery truck

Maritime

Box lessors tout carrier savings
Moran sworn in at FMC
American Classic's earnings dropped 46% from year ago; expansion cited
Exchange seeking user-friendly contract
Cost doubles for barge grain shipments to Gulf
Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers eager for ocean deregulation
Russia asks US for food assistance
South American conference moves to ease East Coast overcapacity
Brazil to slash budget, support its currency
Hyundai Merchant Marine latest to leave Atlantic conference
Security expert urges US to engage Iran in order to control potential hostilities
Three major railroads are opposing Canadian National's merger with Illinois Central
Customs finds drugs on another Haitian freighter along Miami River
China will have the most Internet users in Asia by 2001
Air Tanzania and Alliance Air vie for traffic rights
Pittston BAX loses $21.8 million in third quarter

Transportation

Conrail deal spurs rebirth of north-south link
Board extends deadline on CP-CSX negotiations
Norfolk Southern earnings drop 12%
TNT takes on partner to expand Taiwan ties
Chrysler, Ford put parts in same delivery truck

Maritime

Box lessors tout carrier savings
Moran sworn in at FMC
American Classic's earnings dropped 46% from year ago; expansion cited
Exchange seeking user-friendly contract
Cost doubles for barge grain shipments to Gulf
Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers eager for ocean deregulation
Russia asks US for food assistance
South American conference moves to ease East Coast overcapacity
Brazil to slash budget, support its currency
Hyundai Merchant Marine latest to leave Atlantic conference
Security expert urges US to engage Iran in order to control potential hostilities
Three major railroads are opposing Canadian National's merger with Illinois Central
Customs finds drugs on another Haitian freighter along Miami River
China will have the most Internet users in Asia by 2001
Air Tanzania and Alliance Air vie for traffic rights
Pittston BAX loses $21.8 million in third quarter

Transportation

Conrail deal spurs rebirth of north-south link
Board extends deadline on CP-CSX negotiations
Norfolk Southern earnings drop 12%
TNT takes on partner to expand Taiwan ties
Chrysler, Ford put parts in same delivery truck

Maritime

Box lessors tout carrier savings
Moran sworn in at FMC
American Classic's earnings dropped 46% from year ago; expansion cited
Exchange seeking user-friendly contract
Cost doubles for barge grain shipments to Gulf
Slot Watch

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MISC to Become Conference Member in South African Trade Hanjin Expects Drastic Business Recovery Libra to Join APL/Crowley/Ibaran Joint Service CENSA, Sea-Land Urge FMC to Address Unfairness in China

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Huelga en el sector de ambulancias "Financiación de las infraestructuras de transporte en el Mediterráneo" Suiza y Austria impulsan las discusiones sobre la "euroviñeta" Frans Maas Spain factura 4.380 millones en nueve meses La Generalitat de Valencia presenta el futuro ferroviario de L'Horta Sud El "cougar" de Ford llegará a España en noviembre

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
Govt. measures to give a fillip to industrial activity US guidelines prohibit export of decommissioned ships to India Pulses import freed; potatoes export banned Panel to suggest measures to nurse back sick textile units Diwali demand helps Dubai's gold re-exports Private sector to build three minor ports in TN Safer sailing in Malacca Strait from December Asian recovery by March '99: IMF Lessors' contribution to shipping industry significant: IICL chief The Urban Affairs Ministry International Seaports to develop Dhamra port ISFE '98 expo: Platform for sports goods export Details of import content in cars sought by DGFT Hub Lines to introduce weekly Tuticorin-Colombo feeder service Major infrastructure project in PM's revival recipe Mumbai-Pune expressway by Dec. 1999

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Yards may shut in Kvaerner overhaul KVAERNER'S Govan, Kleven, Larvik and Mandal yards face the threat of closure or sell-off after the group's new chief executive announced a companywide overhaul of Europe's biggest shipbuilder. Japan oil majors set to merge Nippon Oil and Mitsubishi Oil have announced a merger which will create Japan's biggest oil company. Owners warned of UK tax clamp SHIPOWNERS - especially those with UK agency offices - must be sure that they comply with new Inland Revenue rules to avoid being penalised as the UK tax authorities crack down on the understatement of profits, shipping and insurance accountant Moore Stephens has warned. Kvaerner Warnow Werft faces EC capacity investigation EASTERN German shipyard Kvaerner Warnow Werft faces investigation by the European Commission over allegations that it has exceeded capacity restrictions. New Dolphin delay adds to Saga misery SAGA Petroleum's misery over the much delayed Bideford Dolphin rig conversion continued this week as the company announced that the rig would not be available for work this year. Harwich wins go-ahead for channel deepening Harwich Haven Authority will next month start deepening its main channel, by two metres, allowing Port of Felixstowe to accept new generations of containership with fewer tidal restrictions.

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
Southampton's new box terminal hopes high OPPOSITION from local politicians has not dampened enthusiasm at the Port of Southampton for its Dibden Bay container terminal project. ASF to set up secretariat THE Asian Shipowners Forum is contemplating setting up a permanent office or secretariat to improve the service to its members. PPA holds off on pilotage decision THE Philippine Ports Authority has declared that it will not rescind an order mandating the separate payment of docking and undocking fees for pilotage services in major ports Christiania 3Q profits slump CHRISTIANIA Bank's third quarter profits have dropped sharply to Nkr 359m ($49m), compared to Nkr 675m in the corresponding period of 1997. Colombo transhipments stalled TRANSHIPMENT container traffic growth at Colombo has been negligible this year, largely because of the Asian economic crisis, according to Sri Lanka Ports Authority. LloydBras fleet to be sold VESSELS owned by Lloyd Brasileiro, the state-owned operator, will be sold next month by auction. MARPOL being evaded says Intertanko INTERTANKO'S Short Sea Tanker Group has highlighted 'evasion tactics' in European waste disposal facilities, following its recent meeting in Brussels. Strong demand lifts Ulstein STRONG demand for its products helped Ulstein Holdings, the Norwegian marine equipment and shipbuilding group, to increase its pretax profit by 65 per cent Kvaerner appoints new chief KVAERNER'S board of directors today confirmed the widely-tipped appointment of Kjell E Almskog as the new president and ceo. Congress frees funds for double-hull study CONGRESS has passed a Coast Guard appropriation bill that will provide funds for a study of alternatives to the double-hull tanker design required by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Reefer slump hits Nomadic THE poorest rates for reefer vessels for 15 years dragged Nomadic Shipping, the Norwegian reefer operator, to a pre tax loss of Nkr 94.9m ($12.4m) in the period January-August Congress blocks OECD agreement THE US Congress has again blocked the 1994 OECD agreement that restricts shipbuilding subsidies, when it failed by a wide margin to pass new trade negotiating legislation. Chennai reintroduces reservation scheme CHENNAI port will reintroduce the berth reservation scheme in its container terminal, following a decision yesterday by the port's board of trustees. Slater backs Mississippi port plan PLANS by the Port of New Orleans to build a 650-acre container terminal near the mouth of the Mississippi River have been endorsed by US transportation secretary Rodney Slater.

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Le trafic de ligne entre les Amériques (côte ouest) en voie de rationalisation Quels que soient les trafics de ligne régulière de par le monde, les taux sont à la baisse, exception faite des segments westbound entre l'Asie, l'Europe et l'Amérique du Nord, pour les raisons que l'on connaît. Dans la plupart des trafics, les taux se sont progressivement déterriorés sous la pression des mega-carriers opérant au sein d'alliances ou en solitaire, qui draînent les cargaisons inhérentes aux relations Nord-Sud pour alimenter leurs réseaux à grande capacité Est-Ouest. La crise financière asiatique contribue à aggraver les choses dans bien des trafics. Nous prendrons pour exemple les derniers développements qui se manifestent dans les relations entre les Amériques du Nord, centrale et du Sud, plus particulièrement sur la côte ouest. Pour ce secteur opérationnel, l'heure est à la rationalisation. Le projet Bolero offre un grand avantage aux expéditeurs A partir du premier décembre le concept Bolero sera lancé officiellement par le biais d'un projet-pilote. Ce concept devra définitivement mettre en route le commerce électronique international. Une douzaine de chaînes de transaction testeront le projet. La Belgique figure parmi les pays qui participeront au projet-pilote. Le volet transport sera soutenu par la participation de sept armements et quatre prestataires de services logistiques. Début des travaux au Centre routier d'Anvers Les échevins anversois Leo Delwaide et Mieke Vogels ont posé hier mercredi "le premier pavé" du Centre routier, marquant ainsi le démarrage officiel des travaux de viabilisation du terrain situé entre la Spitsenstraat et la Kempenstraat, dans le quartier appelé "het Eilandje", dans la partie la plus ancienne du port d'Anvers.

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Industry sceptical about 'settlement' meeting Hope for the settlement of productivity problems at Botany Bay rests with a meeting between New South Wales Minister for Industrial Relations and Fair Trading Jeff Shaw and P&O Ports management on Monday. Mr Shaw discussed the problems with the central New South Wales branch of the Maritime Union of Australia on Wednesday, later blaming the federal government for the situation. Industry sources were sceptical, however, whether the state government had the capacity of addressing the issue, a fact acknowledged by the minister. Latest Waterline: Productivity 'normal' but reliability hit Overall national stevedoring productivity, as measured by the five-port average, changed little from the March to the June quarter according to the latest edition of the Waterline report published by the Bureau of Transport Economics. The five-port average crane rate, which measures productivity per crane while the ship is worked, was 18.7 containers an hour for the June quarter compared with 18.8 in the March quarter. Levy audit abandoned The problem-plagued Coopers and Lybrand audit of over-payments by shipping lines under the now abandoned Stevedoring Industry Levy, has been terminated, according to DCN's well-placed sources. The former Department of Workplace Relations and Small Business has apparently decided to terminate the audit due to the continuing inability of the lines to provide detailed information about the amounts they allegedly overpaid under the levy. The levy was imposed in order that the lines contribute about half the $300 million cost of funding payments to waterside workers made redundant under the WIRA process. WA paves way for Westrail sale THE Western Australian government has put some of the legislative framework in place to accommodate the sale of Westrail's freight business. Amendments have just been introduced to the government Railways Access Bill which account for the proposed private ownership of the rail authority. The amendments will remove all references to government ownership of the railway replacing references to the WA Railways Commission with the words railway owner. The Access Bill, which is before the Legislative Council, has been introduced to allow Westrail's competitors to gain access to its 5400km of track. Newcastle's glad tidings The port of Newcastle has reported another milestone in vessel movement efficiencies, moving four Cape size vessels recently on a single tide. The first of the four bulk carriers which made the event possible was the 292-metre Rubin Grace sailing from No. 5 Dyke with 142,045 tonnes of coal on board. She was followed by the 269-metre K Phoenix which loaded 124,000 tonnes of coal at No. 5 Kooragang. As soon as these vessels cleared the harbor entrance, the 289-metre China Steel Express and the 268-metre Hanjin Roberts Bank entered the port heading for No. 5 Kooragang and No. 5 Dyke respectively.

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OCTOBER 28, 1998
Kvaerner names Kjell Almskog new CEO Kvaerner ASA appointed Kjell E Almskog, 57, as its new President and CEO effective January 1, 1999. Almskog, current Executive Vice President and member of the Group Executive Committee of ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., in Zurich, Switzerland, will succeed Erik Tonseth. Almskog currently heads the rapidly growing oil, gas and petrochemical activities of ABB. He was appointed to this position earlier this year when ABB reorganized its top management and created a new segment for these activities. Kvaerner was reportedly impressed with Almskog's 12 years with ABB, where he demonstrated remarkable leadership and has a record of managing very successful operations. LR And Warsash Launch STCW 95 Compliance Program Lloyd's Register (LR) and Warsash Maritime Center have joined forces to provide an independent assessment scheme to aid compliance with the Seafarers Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code (STCW 95). The new scheme is to help flag state administrations, maritime training institutions and manning agencies satisfy the requirements of the Code, which arises from an International Convention of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The STCW 95 Code demands that all seafarers attain and maintain a defined level of competence. Flag state administrations are responsible for ensuring that, among other things, the certification of seafarers is in accordance with the requirements of the Code. Oil Dips Further Below $13 A big build in U.S. crude stocks is cited as one culprit in overshadowing calls for further output cuts. As a result, Benchmark Brent blend stumbled 11 cents lower to $12.85 a barrel. CSE Suspends Trading Of Knud I. Larsen The Copenhagen Stock Exchange reportedly suspended trading in shipper Knud I. Larsen (KiL) shares following an announcement that the company was suspending payments to creditors.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

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

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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