BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 30, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Polish captain in tanker collision pleads guilty
Master of Evoikos asks for review of charges; trial to resume on Friday
Sinotrans to expand ocean-going fleet by half
Auckland port gets nod for NZ$100m extension plan

Air and Land Transport

Airbus still studying 100-seat jet joint venture
Partners in US$2b project include Singapore Technologies, which has 15% stake
Japan to allocate more landing slots at Narita airport this week
Coffee spill in control tower led to near mid-air collision
Major Asian airlines may face collapse
German rail crash will hit Deutsche Bahn's earnings
PAL workers seek meeting with Estrada
Kintetsu finally acts on planned railway line

Features

Man behind a success story
Kirk Lanterman turned loss-making Holland America Line into one of the world's most profitable cruise lines

Columns

Two reports help put current short term gloom in perspective

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Polish captain in tanker collision pleads guilty
Master of Evoikos asks for review of charges; trial to resume on Friday
Sinotrans to expand ocean-going fleet by half
Auckland port gets nod for NZ$100m extension plan

Air and Land Transport

Airbus still studying 100-seat jet joint venture
Partners in US$2b project include Singapore Technologies, which has 15% stake
Japan to allocate more landing slots at Narita airport this week
Coffee spill in control tower led to near mid-air collision
Major Asian airlines may face collapse
German rail crash will hit Deutsche Bahn's earnings
PAL workers seek meeting with Estrada
Kintetsu finally acts on planned railway line

Features

Man behind a success story
Kirk Lanterman turned loss-making Holland America Line into one of the world's most profitable cruise lines

Columns

Two reports help put current short term gloom in perspective

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Polish captain in tanker collision pleads guilty
Master of Evoikos asks for review of charges; trial to resume on Friday
Sinotrans to expand ocean-going fleet by half
Auckland port gets nod for NZ$100m extension plan

Air and Land Transport

Airbus still studying 100-seat jet joint venture
Partners in US$2b project include Singapore Technologies, which has 15% stake
Japan to allocate more landing slots at Narita airport this week
Coffee spill in control tower led to near mid-air collision
Major Asian airlines may face collapse
German rail crash will hit Deutsche Bahn's earnings
PAL workers seek meeting with Estrada
Kintetsu finally acts on planned railway line

Features

Man behind a success story
Kirk Lanterman turned loss-making Holland America Line into one of the world's most profitable cruise lines

Columns

Two reports help put current short term gloom in perspective

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Polish captain in tanker collision pleads guilty
Master of Evoikos asks for review of charges; trial to resume on Friday
Sinotrans to expand ocean-going fleet by half
Auckland port gets nod for NZ$100m extension plan

Air and Land Transport

Airbus still studying 100-seat jet joint venture
Partners in US$2b project include Singapore Technologies, which has 15% stake
Japan to allocate more landing slots at Narita airport this week
Coffee spill in control tower led to near mid-air collision
Major Asian airlines may face collapse
German rail crash will hit Deutsche Bahn's earnings
PAL workers seek meeting with Estrada
Kintetsu finally acts on planned railway line

Features

Man behind a success story
Kirk Lanterman turned loss-making Holland America Line into one of the world's most profitable cruise lines

Columns

Two reports help put current short term gloom in perspective

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P&O Nedlloyd takes delivery of German built ship HHLA Group positive about the future Jardines announces new appointment DCL implements new service to Caribbean Long Beach moves record container volume New open skies policy links UAE and Pakistan Indonesia's airlines in trouble New cargo service connects US and South America Plan to cut shipment times by Int'l Air Transport Association

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JUNE 29, 1998
TNT Post Group to Stock Exchange TNT Express must become very profitable Benjamin in large company McKinsey man becomes new strategist PTT Post's performance below par Airbus order from British Airways

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Weak yen hits currencies in emerging markets
Colombia election results brighten outlook for trade
WTO pact won't curb health, safety rules
House won't take action on ship measure until July 14 at the earliest
Brazil formally inaugurates Sepetiba, its port of future
UGI Subsidiary signs deal for propanedevelopment in China
Packaging Plus Services to buy es Skynet Worldwide Express
Furr's Supermarkets to establish its own distribution operations
Panama Canal to end draft restrictions Tuesday
Geotek Communications files for Chapter 11
Roadway Express chooses Sterling Commerce for EDI processing
In financially troubled Malaysia, U.S. treasury secretary defends IMF policies
Singapore unveils measures to boost economy as growth dwindles
Report: Airbus close to winning British Airway jet deal
China, US sign deals worth nearly $2 billion
Philippine Airlines staff to march on presidential palace Wednesday
Five financially weak Korean banks ordered closed
Online purchasing system wins IBM big United Technologies outsourcing contract
J.B. Hunt sells Lake City Express

Transportation

Scattered Teamsters strikes plague Overnite as it readies for spinoff
EU removes last trucking trade barrier this week
Canadian National Rail: 'a work in progress'
Negotiation process fails to resolve rail dispute
Allied: Into logistics for the long haul
Date of Conrail breakup may be set in one month
JOC index gains, but still lags the Dow

Maritime

Hyundai gets nod for cruise ships in North Korea
CMA hopes to finalize CGM merger this year
Sea-Land and Cosco lock horns over containers on damaged ship
Panama canal ports see 33.5% growth toward goal of 1 million containers a year
Qinhuangdao in China moves to expand
Latin sleeping beauty port
Containership Market Report

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Weak yen hits currencies in emerging markets
Colombia election results brighten outlook for trade
WTO pact won't curb health, safety rules
House won't take action on ship measure until July 14 at the earliest
Brazil formally inaugurates Sepetiba, its port of future
UGI Subsidiary signs deal for propanedevelopment in China
Packaging Plus Services to buy es Skynet Worldwide Express
Furr's Supermarkets to establish its own distribution operations
Panama Canal to end draft restrictions Tuesday
Geotek Communications files for Chapter 11
Roadway Express chooses Sterling Commerce for EDI processing
In financially troubled Malaysia, U.S. treasury secretary defends IMF policies
Singapore unveils measures to boost economy as growth dwindles
Report: Airbus close to winning British Airway jet deal
China, US sign deals worth nearly $2 billion
Philippine Airlines staff to march on presidential palace Wednesday
Five financially weak Korean banks ordered closed
Online purchasing system wins IBM big United Technologies outsourcing contract
J.B. Hunt sells Lake City Express

Transportation

Scattered Teamsters strikes plague Overnite as it readies for spinoff
EU removes last trucking trade barrier this week
Canadian National Rail: 'a work in progress'
Negotiation process fails to resolve rail dispute
Allied: Into logistics for the long haul
Date of Conrail breakup may be set in one month
JOC index gains, but still lags the Dow

Maritime

Hyundai gets nod for cruise ships in North Korea
CMA hopes to finalize CGM merger this year
Sea-Land and Cosco lock horns over containers on damaged ship
Panama canal ports see 33.5% growth toward goal of 1 million containers a year
Qinhuangdao in China moves to expand
Latin sleeping beauty port
Containership Market Report

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Weak yen hits currencies in emerging markets
Colombia election results brighten outlook for trade
WTO pact won't curb health, safety rules
House won't take action on ship measure until July 14 at the earliest
Brazil formally inaugurates Sepetiba, its port of future
UGI Subsidiary signs deal for propanedevelopment in China
Packaging Plus Services to buy es Skynet Worldwide Express
Furr's Supermarkets to establish its own distribution operations
Panama Canal to end draft restrictions Tuesday
Geotek Communications files for Chapter 11
Roadway Express chooses Sterling Commerce for EDI processing
In financially troubled Malaysia, U.S. treasury secretary defends IMF policies
Singapore unveils measures to boost economy as growth dwindles
Report: Airbus close to winning British Airway jet deal
China, US sign deals worth nearly $2 billion
Philippine Airlines staff to march on presidential palace Wednesday
Five financially weak Korean banks ordered closed
Online purchasing system wins IBM big United Technologies outsourcing contract
J.B. Hunt sells Lake City Express

Transportation

Scattered Teamsters strikes plague Overnite as it readies for spinoff
EU removes last trucking trade barrier this week
Canadian National Rail: 'a work in progress'
Negotiation process fails to resolve rail dispute
Allied: Into logistics for the long haul
Date of Conrail breakup may be set in one month
JOC index gains, but still lags the Dow

Maritime

Hyundai gets nod for cruise ships in North Korea
CMA hopes to finalize CGM merger this year
Sea-Land and Cosco lock horns over containers on damaged ship
Panama canal ports see 33.5% growth toward goal of 1 million containers a year
Qinhuangdao in China moves to expand
Latin sleeping beauty port
Containership Market Report

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Conference Announces First Vessels Subject to New Tariffs Greek Carrier to Buy Two Hanjin Ships Panalpina Extends Business Ties with Big Shippers Trans-Siberian Route Mission Here for Sales Promotion

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Crowley kin christens new Harbor-Class tug Global deal makes room for container ships Hamburg shipping fair hosts record number of exhibitors U.S. rail freight count tops weekly figures for last year Portland Airport reopens inside lane curb service Army Corps seeks public input for Columbia dredging project

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Luz verde a la "Autoridad Europea para la Seguridad de la Aviación" Spanair abre la línea Barcelona-Santiago Nefab empieza a producir embalajes en Brasil EE.UU. proyecta su "Cielos Seguros para Africa" General Química vende su parte de Silquímica Hupac controla a la intermodal holandesa Trailstar

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Extension of garment quota validity sought Kerala to set up 50 industrial parks FedEx to invest $50m over next five years in India Port development outlay placed at Rs 8,000 cr in Ninth Plan Punjab tops in agricultural production EIL to set up plant in Dubai MoST recommends cover to FIs in road sector Inflation moves upward to 6.65% L&T to enter power sector Reliance gets UK award for investor relations NTPC all set to regulate power supply to Bengal Tech fund for textile industry to be launched Sugar imports hurt domestic industry Restrictions on bulk goods packaging may go

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'Orapin Global' master negligent THE Polish master of a very large crude carrier (VLCC) involved in Singapore's worst oil spill yesterday entered guilty pleas to charges of negligent navigation. 'Regal Princess' out of service after sickness outbreak PRINCESS Cruises' vessel Regal Princess has been taken out of service in Vancouver and is undergoing cleansing following an outbreak of a gastro-intestinal illness that affected hundreds of passengers and crew during three Alaska voyages. Cammell Laird eyes growth CAMMELL Laird, the UK shiprepair and conversion specialist, is limbering up for further geographical expansion following the leasing of the Gibraltar shiprepair facilities earlier this year. Merged P&I clubs announce extra call DIRECTORS of the former Newcastle P&I Association, which merged with the North of England P&I Association on February 20, have announced a 44% final additional call for the 1996-97 policy year. India set to invest $1.9bn in top ports INDIA has proposed an outlay of Rs80bn ($1.92bn) for decongesting the country's 11 major ports through infrastructure development during the Ninth Five-Year Plan to 2002. Melbridge Pearl Pictured in Hamburg at the end of her first trip to the Caribbean for Melbridge Container Lines under the name Melbridge Pearl, the 1,162 teu Laurita Rickmers, delivered this year, is one of the Stocznia Szczecinska 183 series type, of which more than 30 units have been ordered since 1991.Picture: Ralf Witthohn. Legal ploy in Subic Bay freeport feud SUBIC Bay head Richard Gordon has asked the Philippines Supreme Court to issue a 'temporary restraining order' against the move by incoming president Joseph Estrada to relieve him as chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. Korea cruise link to start HYUNDAI has signed a contract with North Korea to start a cruise service linking the South and North on September 25.

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JUNE 29, 1998
Revenue yield boost for Carnival HIGHER revenue yields "across all of our major cruise brands" are the prime reason for earnings and revenue growth, according to Carnival Corp chairman, Micky Ariston. Bremen confirms Kotug in Bremerhaven talks BREMEN Senator for Ports Uwe Beckmeyer has confirmed talks with Rotterdam-based Kotug regarding the engagement of the Dutch company at Bremerhaven from January 1, 1999. 'Fraud is cause of sickness claims' FRAUD, combined with slack security during medical check ups, is a major factor in sickness claims by Filipino seafarers, according to Phil Nichols of Thomas Miller P&I. Malta Drydocks to scuttle Um el Faroud MALTA Drydocks, which seems to have been the only bidder to remove the wreck of the Libyan vessel Um el Faroud from its Dock No 3, plans to scuttle the vessel. Sant hints at funds for Goza ferries MALTA'S prime minister yesterday told party supporters in Gozo that his government is considering providing a further 'M2m ($5m) of funds for the new Goza Channel ferries. Australian cattle exports collapse AN Australian cattle exporter says there has been a 55 per cent drop in the number of live exports this year compared with the same period last year. Court approves Auckland terminal extension NEW ZEALAND'S Environment Court has approved the extension to Auckland's Fergusson Terminal. Long Beach plan faces continued opposition LONG Beach's plan to lease the 200 acre former US Navy site to Cosco faces further opposition from Senator Jim Inhofe. New man to oversee dissolution of Canada Ports JIM Lynes has been appointed to oversee the winding down of Canada Ports Corp. Asian crisis hits NZ exports A SLOWDOWN in New Zealand's exports of meat and dairy products, caused by the Asian economic crisis, is blamed for a fall in economic output in the first quarter. Newcastle Club sets final call DIRECTORS of the former Newcastle P&I Club, which merged with the North of England P&I Club in February this year, have set a final call for the 1996/97 policy year. Marina seeks incentives for domestic fleet THE Philippine Maritime Industry Authority is to push for an incentive and financing scheme for domestic shipping this year. Chairman's sacking sparks Subic Bay strike EMPLOYEES at Subic freeport agreed not to report for work from today in protest over the sacking of Richard Gordon, chairman of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. Oil traffic 'almost normal' at Kandla ALMOST 80 per cent of traffic in oil and petroleum products has been restored at Kandla port. Sepetiba's hub prospects 'remain good' BRAZILIAN president Fernando Henrique Cardoso opens an expansion project at Sepetiba port today and remains optimistic about the port's prospects. Ecuador customs deny stealing El Niño donations CUSTOMS authorities in Ecuador have rejected allegations that they have found stolen corn flour and canned fish given by European agencies for El Niño survivors. VTF ships enter Alpha Pool RUSSIAN reefer operator Vostoktransflot (VTF) has concluded an agreement with Alpha Reefer Transport Pool for two vessels to enter its reefer pool. Canadian yard appoints new president SAINT John Shipbuilding, the Irving group subsidiary, has a appointed a new president. HE Moss merges with Anderson Hughes LONDON shipbroker HE Moss is merging today with fellow broker Anderson Hughes. P&O Nedlloyd sells SMS stake P&O Nedlloyd has agreed to sell its minority shareholding in Sistemas Maritimos Sudamericanos.

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Aides publiques pour la libéralisation de la navigation fluviale Les gouvernements fédéraux et régionaux vont libérer ensemble quelque 1,9 mia. de BEF au cours des trois années à venir pour la libéralisation de la navigation fluviale. Le conseil des ministres a décidé vendredi d'anticiper la libéralisation de la navigation fluviale à l'instar des Pays-Bas au 30 novembre prochain, afin d'éviter que le secteur fluvial et les ports belges ne perdent leur compétitivité. L'Union européenne avait proposé d'ouvrir le marché fluvial fin 1999. Columbus Line reprend South Seas Steamship Le groupe maritime allemand Hamburg Süd a conclu un accord de principe avec l'armement norvégien Thor Dahl Shipping pour la reprise des activités de South Seas Steamship Co., qui est actif dans le transport containérisé entre la côte ouest de l'Amérique du Nord et les îles du Pacifique Sud. Hamburg Süd est déjà présent dans ce secteur de la navigation par le biais de sa filiale Columbus Line, qui opère entre l'Amérique du Nord d'une part, l'Australie et la Nouvelle-Zélande d'autre part. Geodis vend Samson Transport UK à DSV-Samson Le groupe français de transport routier, d'expédition et de logistique Geodis a décidé de céder au groupe danois DSV-Samson la part qu'il détenait encore dans la société anglaise Samson Trasport UK. Cette cession fait suite à la décision, le 1er novembre dernier, de céder l'essentiel de la filiale danoise Samson Transport au groupe DSV. C'est ce qu'annonce Geodis dans un communiqué. Ecu-Line sponsorise le voyage de l'éléphante Dora Dora, une femelle éléphant du Zoo d'Anvers, a entamé lundi un voyage vers un jardin zoologique près d'Avignon. Un délicat périple, qui s'effectue dans un container spécial chargé sur une semi-remorque surbaissée. Le groupe anversois de groupage Ecu-Line, qui fête cette année son dixième anniversaire, a accepté de sponsoriser le transport. Celui-ci a partiellement été confié en sous-traitance à Van de Weghe, société de transports exceptionnels établie à Aartselaar.

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ACCC holds ace up sleeve THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been placed in a difficult position of determining the future of the agreement between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia. The MUA has signed the agreement, but has apparently not delivered it to the other parties, awaiting the dropping of all legal action, including that initiated by the ACCC. An informal meeting took place between the ACCC and the MUA late last week and since then the union is believed to have provided requested evidence. Stevedoring levy law guaranteed The Australian Democrats have ensured the introduction into law of the government's Stevedoring Levy legislation, by abstaining from voting on their own proposed amendments to the Bills. This followed a government assurance that if the Bills were returned to the Lower House this week -- with unacceptable amendments attached to them – it would reject the Bills and thereby withdraw its promised funding for waterfront worker redundancies. Ballast toll to kick in tomorrow The ballast water research and development levy on all ships of more than 50 metres will be collected by the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service from tomorrow. The levy, which was agreed to by the Australian shipping industry, is $210 for bulk carriers and $140 for all other vessels. The Minister for Primary Industries and Energy, John Anderson, said the new levy was designed to raise $1 million a year over the next two years to support AQIS's Strategic Ballast Water Research and Development Program to develop a risk assessment system based on types of ship and the voyages they undertake. MUA stronghold to diminish Although much has been made of the fact that the maritime Union of Australia has retained its monopoly on the waterfront, the union has in fact recognised that non-union labor can be employed by the company. The last point of the agreement between Patrick and the MUA states," It is accepted that all parties to future employment arrangement, including contractors, will respect the provisions of the Workplace Relations act including the right to be represented by their union and the freedom of association provisions."

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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