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BRIEFS
April 1, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker owner Ming Wah sees tough year ahead
    It cites sluggish market, four tankers ending long-term contracts this year; '98 profit up 2%
  • Russian firm Sovfracht plans to expand in S'pore
  • Hutchison Whampoa unit buys into Indon container terminals
  • Danish shipping to see wave of mergers: report
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas warns Y2K concerns may disrupt some flights
    Airline says it has difficulty obtaining accurate data from many critical service providers
  • SAS to decide on US$1.3b Airbus order later this year
  • SIA expects double-digit growth in Aussie traffic
  • Philippine govt files 237m peso claim on PAL
  • China's airlines lost 2b yuan last year, says official
  • Lockerbie trial will last years: experts
  • Mazda, Ford to make low-emission engines
Features
  • Vital alliances elude airline
    US' Delta Air Lines has become very profitable but needs to extend its global reach if it is to stay competitive
Columns
  • S'pore-based exec out to give Vanuatu a boost

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker owner Ming Wah sees tough year ahead
    It cites sluggish market, four tankers ending long-term contracts this year; '98 profit up 2%
  • Russian firm Sovfracht plans to expand in S'pore
  • Hutchison Whampoa unit buys into Indon container terminals
  • Danish shipping to see wave of mergers: report
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas warns Y2K concerns may disrupt some flights
    Airline says it has difficulty obtaining accurate data from many critical service providers
  • SAS to decide on US$1.3b Airbus order later this year
  • SIA expects double-digit growth in Aussie traffic
  • Philippine govt files 237m peso claim on PAL
  • China's airlines lost 2b yuan last year, says official
  • Lockerbie trial will last years: experts
  • Mazda, Ford to make low-emission engines
Features
  • Vital alliances elude airline
    US' Delta Air Lines has become very profitable but needs to extend its global reach if it is to stay competitive
Columns
  • S'pore-based exec out to give Vanuatu a boost

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker owner Ming Wah sees tough year ahead
    It cites sluggish market, four tankers ending long-term contracts this year; '98 profit up 2%
  • Russian firm Sovfracht plans to expand in S'pore
  • Hutchison Whampoa unit buys into Indon container terminals
  • Danish shipping to see wave of mergers: report
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas warns Y2K concerns may disrupt some flights
    Airline says it has difficulty obtaining accurate data from many critical service providers
  • SAS to decide on US$1.3b Airbus order later this year
  • SIA expects double-digit growth in Aussie traffic
  • Philippine govt files 237m peso claim on PAL
  • China's airlines lost 2b yuan last year, says official
  • Lockerbie trial will last years: experts
  • Mazda, Ford to make low-emission engines
Features
  • Vital alliances elude airline
    US' Delta Air Lines has become very profitable but needs to extend its global reach if it is to stay competitive
Columns
  • S'pore-based exec out to give Vanuatu a boost

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker owner Ming Wah sees tough year ahead
    It cites sluggish market, four tankers ending long-term contracts this year; '98 profit up 2%
  • Russian firm Sovfracht plans to expand in S'pore
  • Hutchison Whampoa unit buys into Indon container terminals
  • Danish shipping to see wave of mergers: report
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas warns Y2K concerns may disrupt some flights
    Airline says it has difficulty obtaining accurate data from many critical service providers
  • SAS to decide on US$1.3b Airbus order later this year
  • SIA expects double-digit growth in Aussie traffic
  • Philippine govt files 237m peso claim on PAL
  • China's airlines lost 2b yuan last year, says official
  • Lockerbie trial will last years: experts
  • Mazda, Ford to make low-emission engines
Features
  • Vital alliances elude airline
    US' Delta Air Lines has become very profitable but needs to extend its global reach if it is to stay competitive
Columns
  • S'pore-based exec out to give Vanuatu a boost

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL promises better deal with new STX Service
  • China gets World Bank loan
  • P&ON seeks listing
  • Call for Asean intervention on rate hike
  • Logical moves at Schneider
  • Logistics centre planned for Pyungteck Port
  • Panalpina helps German automobile industry
  • GeoLogistics reworks American division
  • Cebu on the up
  • Lufthansa rethink US strategy
  • GeoLogistics nets global deals

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 31, 1999
  • Rail transport liberalization does not come off
  • European operators' complaint about rail carriers
  • EU extends inland shipping reorganization
  • Postponement prohibition of noise makers
  • New managing director Port of Felixstowe
  • Black & Decker chooses TNT Post

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • EU to Amend Regulation for In-Bond Transit
  • Small Shippers, Intermediaries Seek FMC Oversight against TSA
  • TMSC to Start Another Weekly Japan/Shanghai Service
  • Ben Line Agencies Japan Now Controls Santoh-Swire
  • NGPL Upgrades Southeast Asia/Papua New Guinea Service

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 31, 1999
  • Pinto and his team have a mission & commitment
  • Luck smiles on Zim Israel
  • Millennium bug holds no fear for Panalpina
  • Industry status to construction on anvil
  • With profits rising, P&O Nedlloyd sees recovery signs in Asia
  • TRAI defers new tariff
  • Funds for projects in N-E
  • Rs 630-cr FDI plans get clearance
  • Optimism on jute export front
  • Evergreen expands Tacoma Port presence
  • ECIP aid terms for SMEs spelt out
  • Global Network starts new course from April 2
  • MSEB gets Centre's nod for Rs 350 cr bond
  • Tourism may get approval for 100 per cent FDI
  • Pak prunes Customs duty on imports
  • Exports show mixed bag during first nine months of fiscal
  • SGPC withdraws from Gopalpur port upgradation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 31, 1999
  • Crude gains could halt soon
  • Shipping co' says Asia is recovering
  • Total South Korea relocated
  • Fujairah surging on Singapore cargo gains
  • Skyrocketing Singapore market could ease Thursday
  • BP Amoco-Arco deal to be announced on Thursday

Port Development International (PDI)web site
MARCH, 1999
Port and Terminal News
  • Port Financing To Become More Expensive?
  • Subic Bay Study
  • World Bank Loan For China
  • Tamp To Allow Dollars?
  • Luka Koper In Merger
  • Santa Fe To Privatise
  • Ust-Luga Has Problems
  • Gulf Gets Another Saudi Concession
  • You've Got To Hand It To Ham
  • P&O Gets Kandla
  • New Immingham Terminal
  • News In Brief

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Long wait for Navrom creditors
    Navrom creditors and seafarers face a two year wait for money as bankruptcy proceedings for Romania's largest shipping company drag on, chief executive Ionel Chitu has warned.
  • Kosovan refugee killed in Calais ferry port shooting
    A gun battle between two groups of Kosovan refugees at the French port of Calais yesterday left one man dead and two others wounded, writes David Osler.
  • NOL plunges to a record deficit
    Neptune Orient Lines reported a record loss of S$438.1m (US$253.6m) for 1998, admitting it had experienced one of the worst years in its history.
  • Stinnes on track with offering
    GERMAN logistics and trade group Stinnes AG will go ahead with its initial public offering at the end of the second quarter of 1999.
  • Malta leads push to adopt new ship arrest convention
    GOVERNMENTS are being urged to take action aimed at curbing the misery caused by owners abandoning merchant ships.
  • Premier eyes Edinburgh Castle
    NEW Premier Cruises president and chief executive Bruce Neirenberg is reported to be interested in buying Edinburgh Castle, the cruiseship which is being sold by the receiver.
  • Mitsui OSK puts spotlight on golden global accounts
    MITSUI OSK Lines has formed a top-level committee of senior executives based around the world to focus on the company's key global accounts.
  • John Hughes is new director at London oil advisory forum
    Today sees a change in the management of the London based Oil Companies International Marine Forum with the retirement of Dick Oldham, who has been the director of the organisation which concentrates on technical marine issues on behalf of its oil company members, for the past three years.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Terminal sues NOL for back payments
  • Importers of gloves maneuver to hold rates
  • Can't judge the cargo by its cover, so Customs aims X-ray vision at trucks
  • Apparel imports may clear faster
  • Opposition grows as US, China talk WTO
  • Sea-Land, Maersk push back decision on east mega-port to end of April
  • Mexican ruling party chooses new party leader
  • Global Cargo X-press offering LTL space, rather than per pound rates
  • CF names Steve Soukup general manager of its new european division
  • GATX Terminals and Mieco unite to create GATX Product Services
  • New Calif. distribution center is expected to set new trend in transloading
  • China needs to fund construction of public ports, government official says
  • USF Reddaway expands service in 125 lanes
  • Hutchison expands its port holdings with Jakarta deal
  • Japan Ex-Im Bank backing $700M loan to Malaysia
Transportation
  • IC's McPherson leaving for Florida railroad
  • Britain approves air slot trading
Maritime
  • Falling rates, APL integration blamed for NOL's $263 million net loss
  • Preussag seeks partners for Europe shipyard alliance
  • Panama takeover won't alter canal tolls
  • Smaller ships seek edge in Lakes traffic
  • Slot watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Terminal sues NOL for back payments
  • Importers of gloves maneuver to hold rates
  • Can't judge the cargo by its cover, so Customs aims X-ray vision at trucks
  • Apparel imports may clear faster
  • Opposition grows as US, China talk WTO
  • Sea-Land, Maersk push back decision on east mega-port to end of April
  • Mexican ruling party chooses new party leader
  • Global Cargo X-press offering LTL space, rather than per pound rates
  • CF names Steve Soukup general manager of its new european division
  • GATX Terminals and Mieco unite to create GATX Product Services
  • New Calif. distribution center is expected to set new trend in transloading
  • China needs to fund construction of public ports, government official says
  • USF Reddaway expands service in 125 lanes
  • Hutchison expands its port holdings with Jakarta deal
  • Japan Ex-Im Bank backing $700M loan to Malaysia
Transportation
  • IC's McPherson leaving for Florida railroad
  • Britain approves air slot trading
Maritime
  • Falling rates, APL integration blamed for NOL's $263 million net loss
  • Preussag seeks partners for Europe shipyard alliance
  • Panama takeover won't alter canal tolls
  • Smaller ships seek edge in Lakes traffic
  • Slot watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Terminal sues NOL for back payments
  • Importers of gloves maneuver to hold rates
  • Can't judge the cargo by its cover, so Customs aims X-ray vision at trucks
  • Apparel imports may clear faster
  • Opposition grows as US, China talk WTO
  • Sea-Land, Maersk push back decision on east mega-port to end of April
  • Mexican ruling party chooses new party leader
  • Global Cargo X-press offering LTL space, rather than per pound rates
  • CF names Steve Soukup general manager of its new european division
  • GATX Terminals and Mieco unite to create GATX Product Services
  • New Calif. distribution center is expected to set new trend in transloading
  • China needs to fund construction of public ports, government official says
  • USF Reddaway expands service in 125 lanes
  • Hutchison expands its port holdings with Jakarta deal
  • Japan Ex-Im Bank backing $700M loan to Malaysia
Transportation
  • IC's McPherson leaving for Florida railroad
  • Britain approves air slot trading
Maritime
  • Falling rates, APL integration blamed for NOL's $263 million net loss
  • Preussag seeks partners for Europe shipyard alliance
  • Panama takeover won't alter canal tolls
  • Smaller ships seek edge in Lakes traffic
  • Slot watch

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
MARCH 31, 1999
  • Nenufar Shipping lance un service régulier spécifique entre Anvers et Marin
    Le jeune armement espagnol Nenufar Shipping lance ces jours-ci un service de ligne régulier entre le port d'Anvers et le port espagnol de Marin où il dispose de son propre terminal, ceci à la fréquence d'un départ par semaine. Pour ce faire, il a affrété à long terme un PC multipurpose de 4.500 t. dw non-cellulaire et filant 16 noeuds, d'une capacité de 400 TEU, qui bat pavillon allemand. Cette unité opère sous le nom de "Nenufar Europa". La création de ce service s'inscrit dans le contexte d'une philosophie très particulière, propre à un groupe qui, de l'expédition, a évolué vers la fonction de transitaire maritime à prestations intégrées et en fonction de certains segments du marché.
  • Le secteur fluvial belge est déçu par l'entretien avec les chargeurs
    Les représentants du secteur fluvial belge étaient très déçus par l'entretien avec les chargeurs qui était organisé lundi à Anvers grâce à l'intervention de Promotie Binnenvaart Vlaanderen. "Nous n'avons reçu que des réponses évasives à nos questions concernant le règlement des tarifs fret couvrant les coûts", déclarèrent les représentants du comité d'action Equipe Batellerie Meilleure (EBM).
  • Une "Charte de Sécurité" devrait faire baisser les accidents de camions en Belgique
    Les trois associations professionnelles du transport routier de marchandises ont, dans une initiative commune (une première!) rédigé une Charte de Sécurité à l'intention des transporteurs et des chauffeurs. En y souscrivant, ceux-ci s'engagent à respecter la réglementation et même à prendre des mesures allant au-delà. Le but est de restaurer l'image du secteur et, avec le temps, de faire baisser le nombre des accidents de la route impliquant des camions. L'initiative a été présentée mardi à la presse. Cette conférence de presse marquait le début d'une campagne. La sensibilisation des entreprises de tansport démarre ce mercredi.
  • Vers une reprise d'AMI par SDV?
    Les négociations concernant la vente de la filiale d'expédition AMI de la Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) devraient aboutir cette semaine. Plusieurs candidats-repreneurs, dont le partenaire/concurrent français Bolloré (via sa filiale SDV) sont sur les rangs.

Marine Linkweb site
MARCH 31, 1999
  • Attica Orders Two Ferries From HDW
    Greece's Attica Enterprises reportedly placed a $200 million order for two more Superfast ferries with Germany's Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft (HDW).
  • Oil Tops $15 Barrier
    Recovering world oil prices passed a milestone today, hitting a new 10-month high. International benchmark North Sea Brent broke through the $15 a barrel level for the first time since May 1998, to trade up to $15.30 in afternoon business in London before closing at $15.22. Also today, the U.S. Department of Energy released its annual energy forecast report which said that world demand for crude oil is expected to increase an average of 1.8 percent a year over the next two decades. Based on these projections, DOE said global oil demand would jump to 110 million bpd in 2020, from its current level of 75 million bpd.
  • EC Likely To Ask Kvaerner Yard For Aid Reimbursement
    The European Commission is likely to demand German shipyard Kvaerner Warnow Werft reimburse part of the aid it was granted earlier this decade for breaching capacity limits imposed at the time.
  • Teekay + Bona = $193M In Savings
    Teekay Shipping Corp.'s takeover of Bona Shipholding is being touted as creating synergies worth up to $193 million for shareholders
  • TMM To Expand Service
    Transportacion Maritima Mexicana (TMM) is expanding its transatlantic cargo service between Mexico and northern Europe to from once to twice weekly. The company said in a statement that the new service would begin in April, with a total of 10 ships operating along two different itineraries between northern Europe, U.S. gulf states and Mexico.
  • NOL To Return To Profitability In '99
    Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. (NOL) said it expects to return to profitability in 1999. The group posted a net loss of S$438.16 million for the year ended December 31, 1998, compared with a loss of S$297.30 million the year before.
  • NCL Preps For NYSE Listing
    Norwegian cruise company NCL Holding is starting to work towards a listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • First Tanker With Caspian Oil Due In April
    Ukraine will receive the first Azeri Caspian oil from Georgia's new Supsa oil terminal on the Black Sea in April. Cash-strapped Ukraine, which largely depends on Russian oil supplies, is keen for Azerbaijan to transport its oil from offshore fields in the Caspian to Europe via Ukraine.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
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
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
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
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
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
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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