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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
SEAFARERS
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
SHIPPING
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
PORTS
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
SHIPPING
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
TRANSPORTATION
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
INSTITUTIONS
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
SHIPPING
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
ACCIDENTS
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
PORTS
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
ACCIDENTS
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
COMPANIES
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
SHIPPING
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
PORTS
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
SHIPPING
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
PORTS
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PORTS
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
PORTS
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
SHIPPING
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
SHIPPING
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
POLICY
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
PORTS
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
POLICY
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
POLICY
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
PORTS
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
POLICY
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
POLICY
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges
POLICY
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
ACCIDENTS
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
PORTS
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
SHIPPING
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ACCIDENTS
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
SEAFARERS
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
SHIPPING
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
SHIPPING
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
ACCIDENTS
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
SHIPYARDS
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
SHIPPING
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
PORTS
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
PORTS
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
PORTS
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PORTS
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
COMPANIES
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
PORTS
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
TRANSPORTATION
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
PORTS
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
PORTS
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
PORTS
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
OFFSHORE
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
TRADE
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
PORTS
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
PORTS
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
ACCIDENTS
One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
PORTS
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
PORTS
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
PORTS
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
COMPANIES
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
COMPETITION
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
SHIPPING
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
CRUISES
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
SHIPPING
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
SHIPPING
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
PORTS
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
PORTS
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
LOGISTICS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
COMPANIES
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
SHIPPING
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
MARITIME SERVICES
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
PORTS
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
ECONOMY
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
CRUISES
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
ASSOCIATIONS
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
PORTS
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
PORTS
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
ASSOCIATIONS
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
SHIPPING
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
SHIPYARDS
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
POLICY
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
PORTS
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
SHIPPING
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
NEWS
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
PORTS
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
CRUISES
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
SHIPPING
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
PORTS
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
YACHTING
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
CRUISES
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
TRUCKING
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
SHIPYARDS
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
SHIPPING
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
YACHTING
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
INDUSTRY
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
SHIPPING
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
ACCIDENTS
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
ENVIRONMENT
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
PORTS
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
TRADE
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
PORTS
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
SHIPPING
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
PORTS
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
SEAFARERS
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
SHIPPING
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
PORTS
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
PORTS
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
PORTS
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
SHIPPING
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
SHIPPING
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
COMPANIES
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
OFFSHORE
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
AWARDS
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
JOBS
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
LOGISTICS
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
LOGISTICS
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
LOGISTICS
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
CRUISES
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
INDUSTRY
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
INFRASTRUCTURE
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
ASSOCIATIONS
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
PORTS
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
SHIPPING
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
ASSOCIATIONS
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
PORTS
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
PORTS
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
INDUSTRY
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
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
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
PORTS
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
SHIPPING
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
SHIPYARDS
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
PORTS
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
PORTS
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
SHIPPING
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
ENVIRONMENT
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
ENVIRONMENT
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
PORTS
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
LOGISTICS
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
COMPANIES
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
SHIPPING
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
ACCIDENTS
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
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