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BRIEFS
October 31, 1998
Sched Netweb site
  • New Norasia vessel to be delivered in November
  • Carriers launch new west coast Americas joint service
  • Expansions set for Thamesport
  • Fedex strike vote result to be decided soon
  • Negligence sparks airline fine
  • American Airlines disappoint about Open Skies failure
  • Rolls-Royce/Singapore Airlines inaugurates joint venture

Cargowebweb site
OCTOBER 30, 1998
  • BA: price for American Airlines alliance too high
  • EC in talks with shipping market about conferences
  • TNT Post introduces e-commerce signature
  • New CEO Kühne & Nagel
  • Airlines demand for compensation Milan airport
  • Union slates 'fiddling' with employment conditions
  • Toyota's from Antwerp to Rotterdam

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US fights Mexico over beef exports
  • US nuclear sanctions remain unenforced
  • FMC takes inquiry into Pacific rates to Heartland
  • Traders told: find new routes in case of ILWU strike
  • Columbia enlists Clinton on "peace bonds" development plan
  • G7 OKs Clinton IMF plan
  • European officials say China still not ready to join WTO
  • EPA backs off Internet chemical site plan over terrorism worries
  • Colombia mud slides block coffee port roads
Transportation
  • Lufthansa Cargo expands delivery service
  • EU challenges eight nations on air pacts with US
  • Miami airport ties freight dip to Brazil woes
  • ATA to start training program designed to recruit, train drivers for the big rigs
  • CN, IC avert merger fight with BNSF
Maritime
  • EU regulators, ship lines reach price accord
  • Canada gives shippers power over Seaway
  • 1999 rates for Canada, Britain, Europe group frozen
  • Customs seizes Belize freighter with 1,000 pounds of hidden drugs
  • TMM loss attributed to railroad venture
  • Norasia expands Montreal service, four ships to call at its hub port
  • Panama hopes canal unlocks future

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US fights Mexico over beef exports
  • US nuclear sanctions remain unenforced
  • FMC takes inquiry into Pacific rates to Heartland
  • Traders told: find new routes in case of ILWU strike
  • Columbia enlists Clinton on "peace bonds" development plan
  • G7 OKs Clinton IMF plan
  • European officials say China still not ready to join WTO
  • EPA backs off Internet chemical site plan over terrorism worries
  • Colombia mud slides block coffee port roads
Transportation
  • Lufthansa Cargo expands delivery service
  • EU challenges eight nations on air pacts with US
  • Miami airport ties freight dip to Brazil woes
  • ATA to start training program designed to recruit, train drivers for the big rigs
  • CN, IC avert merger fight with BNSF
Maritime
  • EU regulators, ship lines reach price accord
  • Canada gives shippers power over Seaway
  • 1999 rates for Canada, Britain, Europe group frozen
  • Customs seizes Belize freighter with 1,000 pounds of hidden drugs
  • TMM loss attributed to railroad venture
  • Norasia expands Montreal service, four ships to call at its hub port
  • Panama hopes canal unlocks future

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US fights Mexico over beef exports
  • US nuclear sanctions remain unenforced
  • FMC takes inquiry into Pacific rates to Heartland
  • Traders told: find new routes in case of ILWU strike
  • Columbia enlists Clinton on "peace bonds" development plan
  • G7 OKs Clinton IMF plan
  • European officials say China still not ready to join WTO
  • EPA backs off Internet chemical site plan over terrorism worries
  • Colombia mud slides block coffee port roads
Transportation
  • Lufthansa Cargo expands delivery service
  • EU challenges eight nations on air pacts with US
  • Miami airport ties freight dip to Brazil woes
  • ATA to start training program designed to recruit, train drivers for the big rigs
  • CN, IC avert merger fight with BNSF
Maritime
  • EU regulators, ship lines reach price accord
  • Canada gives shippers power over Seaway
  • 1999 rates for Canada, Britain, Europe group frozen
  • Customs seizes Belize freighter with 1,000 pounds of hidden drugs
  • TMM loss attributed to railroad venture
  • Norasia expands Montreal service, four ships to call at its hub port
  • Panama hopes canal unlocks future

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Mid-East Conference to Introduce Japan THC
  • MOT Forbids North Korean Ship Entry
  • JIT to Add Two Points for European Cargo Service
  • Kintetsu Creates Four Companies Concurrently
  • Sea-Land to Open Regional Center in Ireland
  • CN, CSX Agree on Trackage Rights After CN/IC Merger

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Chinese envoy for closer ties with India
  • Business confidence booming again
  • Bulgaria woos Indian investors

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Aker chief raps Korea yard prices
    A leading German shipyard manager has accused South Korean competitors of price-dumping on an unprecedented scale.
  • Glenn back in space
    The space shuttle Discovery blasts off from pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Centre. The shuttle is carrying a crew of seven, including John Glenn, at 77 the oldest person to travel in space, who is flying on his second mission after becoming the first American to orbit the Earth on his flight in the Friendship 7 Mercury capsule on February 20, 1962.
  • Malaysia's port leaders welcome expansion plan
    Shipping and port executives in Malaysia have welcomed the 1999 budget proposals announced by prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamed, which include incentives for the expansion of the shipping and ports sectors.
  • World wheat forecasts cut
    WORLD wheat production forecasts for the 1998-99 season have been cut by 7m to 586m tonnes over the past month according to predictions published by the International Grain Council.
  • India oil firm rejects SCI freight rates
    THE Indian Oil Corporation has flatly rejected the pricing formula submitted by another government owned company, Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), for the transportation of crude oil.
  • EU hails Chinatreaty
    CHINESE prime minister Zhu Rongji meets European Commission president Jacques Santer, left, prior to their talks at Zhongnanhai, the Chinese leadership compound, in Beijing yesterday.
  • Cash lifeline given to PanOceanic
    PANOCEANIC Bulk Carriers' shareholders have more than doubled the amount of fresh equity they are prepared to pump into the beleaguered company to secure a rescue package from holders of its junk bonds.
  • Malta Freeport covets Brindisi management deal
    MALTA Freeport, the state-owned container operator, is attempting to gain a foothold in mainland Europe.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 30, 1998
  • Stena turns in loss
    FERRY operator Stena Line reported a loss of SEK115m ($15m) before tax for the nine months to September compared with a profit of SEK102m for the same period last year.
  • Benor Tankers pessimistic
    BENOR Tankers of Bermuda has expressed 'no optimism' for its performance in 1999, following a decline in operating profit for the first nine months of 1998 to $16m, from $17.6m in 1997.
  • Seamen lost as Tigers head off ship
    TEN seamen were believed lost after Tamil Tigers forced the Lanka Muditha, ferrying about 1,000 people to Trincomalee, to turn back today.
  • So far, so good says Wilhelmsen
    IN spite of economic uncertainty and a downturn in some markets, Norwegian operator Wilh Wilhelmsen is forecasting increased profits for the year.
  • Philippine cabotage row looms
    A BILL seeking to change the Philippines cabotage law has been filed in the national Congress, and could renew conflict on the issue between domestic shipowners and shippers.
  • Australian box throughput up despite strike
    AUSTRALIA'S interminable waterfront dispute has not presented the country's five main ports from increasing container throughput by 5.1 per in the second quarter
  • Filipino Navy supports domestic yards
    FILIPINO shipyards may benefit from a government decision to use domestic yards for a naval fleet renewal drive, in order to help them through the regional economic crisis.
  • Malta hopes for oil strike
    AFTER four months of drilling on the Maltese island of Gozo, reports indicate that the prospects of oil being found look very good.
  • Russian fruit imports tumble
    FRUIT exports and re-exports from Poland to Russia and the FSU have collapsed in the last three months.
  • Inchcape sale imminent
    INCHCAPE plans to make an announcement about the sale of its international shipping agency network within two weeks, a company spokesman told Fairplay today.
  • Paradise arrives early for Carnival
    MIAMI-based Carnival Cruise Lines has taken delivery of its latest cruiseship, the Paradise, from Finland's Kvaerner Masa yard, a month ahead of schedule.
  • NWI reports leap in profits
    NEW World Infrastructure (NWI), which has stakes in container terminals in Hong Kong and China, saw profits for the year ended June increase 34 per cent to HK$824 million ($106m).
  • Asian oil refining market 'chaotic' says bank
    THE collapse in Asia's oil demand, lack of control over refineries, and massive debts at new refiners have created a "chaotic marketplace", according to Credit Suisse First Boston.
  • Sydney wharfies ignore MUA directive
    WHARFIES at Sydney's Botany Bay terminal have ignored their union leaderships's directive to end their industrial action.
  • Report slams Australian port management
    AN AUSTRALIAN government commissioned report has slammed port authorities for poor management.
  • PSA Corp to raise $250m
    SINGAPORE'S PSA Corporation today announced its intention to raise S$400m ($250m) through a Variable Rate Notes issue.
  • MPA launches automatic identification scheme
    SINGAPORE'S Maritime and Port Authority has embarked on a pilot automatic identification system project to test new methods of data transmission between vessels and the shore.
  • General Dynamics promises no lay-offs
    GENERAL Dynamics chairman and ceo, Nicholas Chabraja, has moved to calm fears of layoffs, saying he doesn't anticipate "any closures" following the purchase of Nassco.

Traffic Worldweb site
  • The trucking industry is reeling from the first effects of what is expected to be a billion-dollar agreement between diesel engine manufacturers and the Environmental Protection Agency to make amends over alleged cheating on diesel engine testing. The first round of the landmark EPA settlement was an agreement by the seven major diesel engine makers to pay $83 million in fines and spend an additional $1 billion in engine improvements. Eventually, the settlement could involve as many as 1 million medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and boost costs for carriers and shippers.
  • The Edison Electric Institute warns that transportation modes - especially railroads - aren't paying sufficient attention to proposed global climate treaties that would reduce coal use and cause diesel, gasoline and electricity prices to soar. One government study predicts gasoline prices could rise to $2 per gallon and electricity prices double if the Senate ratifies the so-called Kyoto protocol. EEI's Chuck Linderman also is critical of railroad marketing and pricing initiatives he called "short-sighted" because they ultimately will reduce the use of coal. Western Fuels Association executive Fred Palmer echoed Linderman's comments, warning that railroad abuse of market power could bode ill for the coal-rich Powder River Basin that Palmer called "the most important energy resource in the world."
  • Puerto Rican statehood may still be up in the air, but the island is treated as U.S. property when it comes to shipping rights. The terminals in San Juan fall under the protection of the Jones Act, which says cargo from mainland U.S. ports - which means most of it - must be carried on U.S.-flag ships. As infrastructure changes are made, the port will become even more competitive for the U.S. goods. Special tax breaks already have made Puerto Rico an attractive mecca for chemical manufacturing.
  • The third quarter was not kind to the combination airlines, especially Northwest. The pilot strike, which took the airline out of service for nearly three weeks during the quarter, sent cargo revenue plummeting by more than 40 percent to $117 million. United Airlines and Continental Airlines were the only two cargo divisions at the majors to show gains, albeit small, in the quarter.
  • After 65 years the federal government within the next two weeks will issue proposed rules on bringing the nation's hours-of-service rules for truck drivers - written during the Great Depression - into the 21st century, a top federal highway official promised. Although the FHA was not officially releasing its recommendation for the rules changes, an outline already had been leaked. In general the new rules will be more performance-based and less prescriptive than the current rules. Just about the only question is whether the government will place some type of restriction on nighttime driving.
  • As shippers, railroads and other interested parties clamor for the Surface Transportation Board's attention on access to Houston in the Houston/Gulf Coast oversight proceeding, the fate of the Texas Mexican Railroad is uncertain. Although some sources say Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern each have an eye on buying a piece of the Tex Mex, both railroads deny that an acquisition is in the cards. Because it has alternative routes into Mexico, BNSF officials claim it doesn't need the bridge carrier. And KCS, which already owns a 49 percent stake in the railroad, denies rumors that the two companies have different plans for the railroad's future.
  • The next evolution in enterprise resource planning systems for manufacturers won't be in the traditional arenas of cost control or materials management but in customer service, asserts Michael Nixon, supply-chain manager for ERP software developer SAP America. Only three years ago manufacturers were turning to ERP to improve their internal efficiency, Nixon told participants at the Health and Personal Care Distribution Conference. Today the CEOs are opting for ERP systems to build market share using customer service programs such as call centers, automated sales forces and electronic commerce.
  • Vendors at this year's American Trucking Associations Management Conference in New Orleans used the gathering as a platform to launch new products and announce changes in their corporate structure and strategy. Perhaps the most significant announcement came from San Diego-based Qualcomm. The company's OmniTracs division changed its name to Qualcomm Wireless Business Solutions. The new moniker reflects a major step in the evolution of the mobile communications firm: the marriage of its OmniTracs satellite-communications system with its Code Division Multiple Access digital wireless communications technology.
  • A new Brazilian partnership represents a classic case of joining 'em if you can't beat 'em: Brazilian carrier Grupo Libra is now part of the carrier stable that includes Crowley American Transport, Ivaran and APL Lines in the trade between the U.S. and the South American east coast. While no one is sure of all the ramifications of the vessel-sharing agreement, it could easily give Crowley much better access to the Brazilian and Mercosul markets. For Libra, a partnership with Crowley could cool some of the bad blood that's been heating up between U.S. and Brazilian shipping companies and government agencies.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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