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September 1, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
AUGUST 31, 1999
Shipping News
  • Excessive claims by crew harming Manila seamen
    Foreign principals forced to look to other countries for crew needs: official
  • Conference focus on total approach to oil pollution
  • Cosco HK to help Cosco Inv restructure fleet
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing agreement with unions a shrewd move, say analysts
    It retains the right to shift work to outside producers and lay off workers
  • FAA fines Asiana for carrying lacquer
  • European airlines step up efforts to woo British Midland
  • American to integrate Reno Air despite row with pilots
  • European airlines' passenger traffic up 7.7% in July
Features
  • Rooting out losses in transit
    Antwerp meeting of insurers, shippers and security providers discusses how to prevent damage to cargo and theft
Columns
  • Singapore's initiative shows it is a responsible flag state
  • Large box ship orders up again
  • Tug's services must be paid for on salvage terms, court rules
  • Costs to remain a problem for S'pore yards despite mergers

Shipping Timesweb site
AUGUST 31, 1999
Shipping News
  • Excessive claims by crew harming Manila seamen
    Foreign principals forced to look to other countries for crew needs: official
  • Conference focus on total approach to oil pollution
  • Cosco HK to help Cosco Inv restructure fleet
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing agreement with unions a shrewd move, say analysts
    It retains the right to shift work to outside producers and lay off workers
  • FAA fines Asiana for carrying lacquer
  • European airlines step up efforts to woo British Midland
  • American to integrate Reno Air despite row with pilots
  • European airlines' passenger traffic up 7.7% in July
Features
  • Rooting out losses in transit
    Antwerp meeting of insurers, shippers and security providers discusses how to prevent damage to cargo and theft
Columns
  • Singapore's initiative shows it is a responsible flag state
  • Large box ship orders up again
  • Tug's services must be paid for on salvage terms, court rules
  • Costs to remain a problem for S'pore yards despite mergers

Shipping Timesweb site
AUGUST 31, 1999
Shipping News
  • Excessive claims by crew harming Manila seamen
    Foreign principals forced to look to other countries for crew needs: official
  • Conference focus on total approach to oil pollution
  • Cosco HK to help Cosco Inv restructure fleet
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing agreement with unions a shrewd move, say analysts
    It retains the right to shift work to outside producers and lay off workers
  • FAA fines Asiana for carrying lacquer
  • European airlines step up efforts to woo British Midland
  • American to integrate Reno Air despite row with pilots
  • European airlines' passenger traffic up 7.7% in July
Features
  • Rooting out losses in transit
    Antwerp meeting of insurers, shippers and security providers discusses how to prevent damage to cargo and theft
Columns
  • Singapore's initiative shows it is a responsible flag state
  • Large box ship orders up again
  • Tug's services must be paid for on salvage terms, court rules
  • Costs to remain a problem for S'pore yards despite mergers

Shipping Timesweb site
AUGUST 31, 1999
Shipping News
  • Excessive claims by crew harming Manila seamen
    Foreign principals forced to look to other countries for crew needs: official
  • Conference focus on total approach to oil pollution
  • Cosco HK to help Cosco Inv restructure fleet
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing agreement with unions a shrewd move, say analysts
    It retains the right to shift work to outside producers and lay off workers
  • FAA fines Asiana for carrying lacquer
  • European airlines step up efforts to woo British Midland
  • American to integrate Reno Air despite row with pilots
  • European airlines' passenger traffic up 7.7% in July
Features
  • Rooting out losses in transit
    Antwerp meeting of insurers, shippers and security providers discusses how to prevent damage to cargo and theft
Columns
  • Singapore's initiative shows it is a responsible flag state
  • Large box ship orders up again
  • Tug's services must be paid for on salvage terms, court rules
  • Costs to remain a problem for S'pore yards despite mergers

Sched Netweb site
AUGUST 31, 1999
  • K Line to enlarge trade on Asia-Australia service
  • Chinese ports see trade increase
  • Qinhuangdao invites international investors
  • Zhapu port expansion in second phase
  • Shipping firms worry China may be vulnerable to Y2K
  • Singamas signs steel deal to aid social housing
  • Mazda volume of CKD kit shipments takes nosedive
  • Bank reiterates interest in CAL
  • Freight deal expands Europe to South Africa service

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 31, 1999
  • Almost 11 percent net income growth TNT Post
  • Profit CMB Group down
  • Schiphol's profit drops
  • Fire on Ever Decent extinguished only now
  • Sabena once more in the red

Exim Indiaweb site
  • No interest surcharge on bank credit for imports under DEPB
    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has exempted bank credit for imports under the duty entitlement passbook (DEPB) scheme from the interest rate surcharge.
    In a circular, RBI says the exemption has also been extended to imports of crude oil by private and joint sector refineries for actual use in their own refineries.
    All bona fide imports against credit under DEPB in the revised Exim Policy, will now qualify for the interest rate surcharge exemption on import finance.
    This facility will be in addition to the increase in the pre-export DEPB credit entitlement, from 5 to 10 per cent of previous years export performance conceded in the Exim Policy.
    Earlier, RBI had given such an exemption to five categories of imports. These are:
    • Export packing credit provided at a concessional rate of interest to meet the cost of imported goods.
    • Imports of capital goods by bona fide borrowers-importers under valid licences issued under EPCG.
    • All bona fide imports including those of capital goods by hundred per cent EOUs and units set up in EPZs.
    • All bona fide imports under the advance licence scheme for import of inputs — raw materials, intermediates, components — by either the original holder or a transferee.
    • Bulk imports of crude oil, petro-products, fertilisers, edible oils and other essential commodities imported through government agencies.
  • Cargo throughput improves at Major Ports
    Between April and July 1999, almost all Major Ports achieved a higher cargo throughput compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
    Total traffic handled at the Major Ports during the period rose to 85.74 million tonnes from 78.8 million tonnes in the same period the previous year.
  • Major Indian textile expo in Colombo from Sept. 9
    A 3-Day textile show offering buyers in Sri Lanka the opportunity to see the entire range of the latest Indian textile items will open in Colombo from September 9.
    Organised by the Indian High Commission and the Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC), the exhibition will spotlight the latest range of Indian synthetic, rayon and blended textile items including suitings, shirtings, dress material, sarees and furnishing fabrics, among other items.
    Four of the 25 Indian firms whose products will be on show are Reliance, Bombay Dyeing, S. Kumar’s and Rajasthan Spinning and Weaving Mills.
    The organisers expect the show to create greater awareness about India’s synthetic and blended textiles and the Indian exporter’s ability to supply superior quality items at competitive prices.
    Export of synthetic and rayon textiles to Sri Lanka which was around SL Rs 670 million in 1997 has grown over 50 per cent to reach SL Rs 1,027 million in 1998.
  • Pepper exports moving up
    Exports of pepper have risen by 34 per cent during the January-July 1999 period to 29,072 tonnes against 21,650 tonnes exported in the same period of 1998.
    In July, exports of pepper rose by 38 per cent to 3,373 tonnes (2,436 tonnes), says the International Pepper Community (IPC) in its Market Review.
    IPC estimates that export growth is in conformity with the global trend.
    During the January-July period, four major pepper exporting countries — Brazil, India, Indonesia and Malaysia — exported 64,153 tonnes, an increase of 29 per cent over the year-ago period’s exports of 49,662 tonnes.
    In July, export of pepper from these countries increased by 24 per cent to 8,897 tonnes compared to 7,176 tonnes exported during the same period last year.
    IPC says pepper prices were on the rise in July. At Kochi, prices increased from Rs 178 per kg to Rs 190 by the end of July.
  • Assocham moots 31 locations for new minor and intermediate ports
    The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) has called for the development of new intermediate and minor ports across the country so as to raise their cargo handling capacity from the existing 18.2 million tonnes to 50 million tonnes per annum by the end of the Ninth Plan.
    In a paper on ‘Infrastructure for Export Support’ Assocham has also stressed the need to bring the through-port cost of containerisation on par with the world norms. It has estimated the impact of higher cost of containeri-sation on the economy at $ 70 million per annum, apart from the loss of export potential.
    Assocham has suggested 31 locations across the country where minor ports could be developed. These include Bhavnagar, Hazira, Mithirvirdi, Simar Mundhra, Jafrabad, Magdalla, Positrall, Dahej, Vansi, Maroli, Okhla, Porbundar, Sikha, Bedhi, Wadinar in Gujarat, Karwar in Karnataka and Kakinada, Krishnapatnam, Machili-patnam in Andhra Pradesh.
    Assocham has identified five locations — Alewadi, Dighi, Dabhol, Jaigarh, Vijaydurg, Ratnagiri and Redi — in Maharashtra.
    Orissa could develop minor ports at Gopalpur and Bagabalpur. The other locations identified include Cuddalore and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Alleppey in Kerala.
    Assocham stresses that an adequate and efficient port infrastructure is necessary to handle the expected increase in foreign trade.
    The strategy for development of export infrastructure should focus on identifying the 10 key infrastructure points.
    After that, resources could be allocated for de-bottlenecking at these pressure points, Assocham feels.
  • STC buys 6,000-tonnes palmolein
    The State Trading Corporation (STC) recently bought 6,000 tonnes of Malaysian RBD olein in a tender for September shipment at $ 439.50 per tonne, it is reportedly learnt. The olein was purchased on a cost-and-freight basis, either Kandla or Mumbai Port.
  • Zinc ash imports welcomed
    The zinc trade and industry have welcomed the government’s decision to allow imports of zinc ash as it will reduce imports of the primary metal and help revive secondary zinc trade which was hit by a raw material shortage.
    Initially six units, which meet environmental norms, have been allowed to import zinc ash.
    "The move itself is a big incentive to everybody to upgrade their plants", feels Mr L. Pugazhenthy, Executive Director of the India Lead Zinc Development Association. "It will help reduce zinc imports, save foreign exchange and revive the sagging secondary zinc manufacturing units", he added.
    Zinc ash imports had been placed in the restricted list following the Basle Convention, which calls for a ban on international trade in hazardous wastes.
    This forced some 20 secondary zinc manufacturing units to close down. The remaining faced heavy financial losses because of lack of raw materials.
    But annual zinc imports surged to 65,000 to 70,000 tonnes from about 25,000 tonnes in 1994-95 because of growing industrial demand and the import restriction. The annual domestic demand is growing at about 10 per cent.
    A study by a working group of the Ninth Plan (1997-2002) forecast the supply-demand gap for zinc to grow to about 124,900 tonnes by 2001/2002. India produced 172,982 tonnes of zinc in 1998/99.
    Still, despite the relaxation in zinc ash imports, it will take at least eight years to make up for the losses suffered by the zinc units in the last four years, said Mr V. S. Mani, General Manager, exports, at Alcobex Metals Ltd.
    Some trade officials said the prevailing high global zinc prices would make it difficult for Indian units to import large quantities of zinc ash.

  • Concor to widen its base in South India
  • Fertiliser imports go up on better farm prospects
  • Need for quality improvement to boost khadi sector exports stressed
  • Tanzania evokes Indian investors' interest
  • Edible oils import duty may be slashed
  • Large Indian team heading for Israel's Agritech '99 from September 5
  • Silk prices plummet
  • International Plastic Fair
  • Sports goods export up 6 pc in Q1
  • Leather footwear components to global standards, but exports are low
  • Petro-goods exports may be decanalised
  • 1.79 lakh tonnes coffee allowed for export

Exim Indiaweb site
  • No interest surcharge on bank credit for imports under DEPB
    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has exempted bank credit for imports under the duty entitlement passbook (DEPB) scheme from the interest rate surcharge.
    In a circular, RBI says the exemption has also been extended to imports of crude oil by private and joint sector refineries for actual use in their own refineries.
    All bona fide imports against credit under DEPB in the revised Exim Policy, will now qualify for the interest rate surcharge exemption on import finance.
    This facility will be in addition to the increase in the pre-export DEPB credit entitlement, from 5 to 10 per cent of previous years export performance conceded in the Exim Policy.
    Earlier, RBI had given such an exemption to five categories of imports. These are:
    • Export packing credit provided at a concessional rate of interest to meet the cost of imported goods.
    • Imports of capital goods by bona fide borrowers-importers under valid licences issued under EPCG.
    • All bona fide imports including those of capital goods by hundred per cent EOUs and units set up in EPZs.
    • All bona fide imports under the advance licence scheme for import of inputs — raw materials, intermediates, components — by either the original holder or a transferee.
    • Bulk imports of crude oil, petro-products, fertilisers, edible oils and other essential commodities imported through government agencies.
  • Cargo throughput improves at Major Ports
    Between April and July 1999, almost all Major Ports achieved a higher cargo throughput compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
    Total traffic handled at the Major Ports during the period rose to 85.74 million tonnes from 78.8 million tonnes in the same period the previous year.
  • Major Indian textile expo in Colombo from Sept. 9
    A 3-Day textile show offering buyers in Sri Lanka the opportunity to see the entire range of the latest Indian textile items will open in Colombo from September 9.
    Organised by the Indian High Commission and the Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC), the exhibition will spotlight the latest range of Indian synthetic, rayon and blended textile items including suitings, shirtings, dress material, sarees and furnishing fabrics, among other items.
    Four of the 25 Indian firms whose products will be on show are Reliance, Bombay Dyeing, S. Kumar’s and Rajasthan Spinning and Weaving Mills.
    The organisers expect the show to create greater awareness about India’s synthetic and blended textiles and the Indian exporter’s ability to supply superior quality items at competitive prices.
    Export of synthetic and rayon textiles to Sri Lanka which was around SL Rs 670 million in 1997 has grown over 50 per cent to reach SL Rs 1,027 million in 1998.
  • Pepper exports moving up
    Exports of pepper have risen by 34 per cent during the January-July 1999 period to 29,072 tonnes against 21,650 tonnes exported in the same period of 1998.
    In July, exports of pepper rose by 38 per cent to 3,373 tonnes (2,436 tonnes), says the International Pepper Community (IPC) in its Market Review.
    IPC estimates that export growth is in conformity with the global trend.
    During the January-July period, four major pepper exporting countries — Brazil, India, Indonesia and Malaysia — exported 64,153 tonnes, an increase of 29 per cent over the year-ago period’s exports of 49,662 tonnes.
    In July, export of pepper from these countries increased by 24 per cent to 8,897 tonnes compared to 7,176 tonnes exported during the same period last year.
    IPC says pepper prices were on the rise in July. At Kochi, prices increased from Rs 178 per kg to Rs 190 by the end of July.
  • Assocham moots 31 locations for new minor and intermediate ports
    The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) has called for the development of new intermediate and minor ports across the country so as to raise their cargo handling capacity from the existing 18.2 million tonnes to 50 million tonnes per annum by the end of the Ninth Plan.
    In a paper on ‘Infrastructure for Export Support’ Assocham has also stressed the need to bring the through-port cost of containerisation on par with the world norms. It has estimated the impact of higher cost of containeri-sation on the economy at $ 70 million per annum, apart from the loss of export potential.
    Assocham has suggested 31 locations across the country where minor ports could be developed. These include Bhavnagar, Hazira, Mithirvirdi, Simar Mundhra, Jafrabad, Magdalla, Positrall, Dahej, Vansi, Maroli, Okhla, Porbundar, Sikha, Bedhi, Wadinar in Gujarat, Karwar in Karnataka and Kakinada, Krishnapatnam, Machili-patnam in Andhra Pradesh.
    Assocham has identified five locations — Alewadi, Dighi, Dabhol, Jaigarh, Vijaydurg, Ratnagiri and Redi — in Maharashtra.
    Orissa could develop minor ports at Gopalpur and Bagabalpur. The other locations identified include Cuddalore and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Alleppey in Kerala.
    Assocham stresses that an adequate and efficient port infrastructure is necessary to handle the expected increase in foreign trade.
    The strategy for development of export infrastructure should focus on identifying the 10 key infrastructure points.
    After that, resources could be allocated for de-bottlenecking at these pressure points, Assocham feels.
  • STC buys 6,000-tonnes palmolein
    The State Trading Corporation (STC) recently bought 6,000 tonnes of Malaysian RBD olein in a tender for September shipment at $ 439.50 per tonne, it is reportedly learnt. The olein was purchased on a cost-and-freight basis, either Kandla or Mumbai Port.
  • Zinc ash imports welcomed
    The zinc trade and industry have welcomed the government’s decision to allow imports of zinc ash as it will reduce imports of the primary metal and help revive secondary zinc trade which was hit by a raw material shortage.
    Initially six units, which meet environmental norms, have been allowed to import zinc ash.
    "The move itself is a big incentive to everybody to upgrade their plants", feels Mr L. Pugazhenthy, Executive Director of the India Lead Zinc Development Association. "It will help reduce zinc imports, save foreign exchange and revive the sagging secondary zinc manufacturing units", he added.
    Zinc ash imports had been placed in the restricted list following the Basle Convention, which calls for a ban on international trade in hazardous wastes.
    This forced some 20 secondary zinc manufacturing units to close down. The remaining faced heavy financial losses because of lack of raw materials.
    But annual zinc imports surged to 65,000 to 70,000 tonnes from about 25,000 tonnes in 1994-95 because of growing industrial demand and the import restriction. The annual domestic demand is growing at about 10 per cent.
    A study by a working group of the Ninth Plan (1997-2002) forecast the supply-demand gap for zinc to grow to about 124,900 tonnes by 2001/2002. India produced 172,982 tonnes of zinc in 1998/99.
    Still, despite the relaxation in zinc ash imports, it will take at least eight years to make up for the losses suffered by the zinc units in the last four years, said Mr V. S. Mani, General Manager, exports, at Alcobex Metals Ltd.
    Some trade officials said the prevailing high global zinc prices would make it difficult for Indian units to import large quantities of zinc ash.

  • Concor to widen its base in South India
  • Fertiliser imports go up on better farm prospects
  • Need for quality improvement to boost khadi sector exports stressed
  • Tanzania evokes Indian investors' interest
  • Edible oils import duty may be slashed
  • Large Indian team heading for Israel's Agritech '99 from September 5
  • Silk prices plummet
  • International Plastic Fair
  • Sports goods export up 6 pc in Q1
  • Leather footwear components to global standards, but exports are low
  • Petro-goods exports may be decanalised
  • 1.79 lakh tonnes coffee allowed for export

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 1999
  • Delmas goes it alone on Midas service
  • Maersk joins SAECS and SafBank
  • 'E-commerce will edge out 60% of forwarders in 3 years'
  • Portnet wins bid to host international expo
  • Another record for PE
  • MITB limits day-course subsidy to R500
  • Ron McLundie retires after 46 years
  • 'Bug' will bite one in ten companies
  • P&ON fans merger speculation fires
  • Safmarine refits its big whites in UK
  • 'Beit Bridge upgrades will be complete by next April'
  • Waiting drivers cause a stink at Lebombo border post
  • K&N adopts a new image
  • MITB moves
  • Safmarine reshuffles senior executives
  • Sales boffin Carolina does it again
  • Schneemann swops shipping for parliament
  • Turner sees some light in P&ON's operating loss
  • Aids crisis threatens SA's global competitiveness
  • SA hauliers edge out Zimbabwe competitors
  • 'Blackmail!' Botswana rail increase raises ire
  • Singapore invests R15m in E Cape textile factory
  • Wharf Rat
  • Affretair gets the privatisation nod
  • One-year-old Saldanha Logistics gets ISO
  • PE joins 'open gates' brigade
  • Simplified customs eases plight of landlocked states
  • Clients threaten walkout at RB conference
  • Pensioned-off containers help pensioners

Marine Logweb site
  • Nassco and Halter Marine awarded T-ADC(X) study contracts
  • Kværner Group back in profit
  • Automation system orders
  • MacGregor wins $6 million contracts for Aker Finnyards' largest delivery
  • Litton Ship Systems divisions win study contracts for Navy's next-generation cargo ships
  • Marine Transport Corporation first to seek ABS SQE certification
  • ABS Pacific Region management changes
  • Verolme Brazil to reopen
  • FastShip picks Rolls Royce for $1 billion propulsion order

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Kvaerner to axe 3,000 offshore jobs
    KVAERNER wielded the axe yesterday on a further 3,000 job in its oil and gas division, overshadowing the group's return to profitability in the second quarter.
  • Ever Decent lost quarter of boxes
    UP to a quarter of the containers carried by the Ever Decent may have been damaged in the fire that burned for almost a week after last week's collision with the Norwegian Dream.
  • Kiln downgrades profits outlook for syndicates
    RJ Kiln & Co, part of integrated Lloyd's vehicle Kiln, has become the latest Lloyd's insurance group to downgrade the profit forecasts for a number of its syndicates.
  • Coflexip in $30m upgrade to SCO Constructor
    FRENCH offshore contractor, Coflexip Stena Offshore, is to spend $30m on upgrading its offshore construction vessel, CSO Constructor, to enable her to lay rigid and flexible pipe in deep water.
  • CMA-CGM ponders order for 5,500 teu boxships
    FRANCE'S CMA-CGM group confirmed yesterday that it was considering ordering eight new 5,500 teu container ships for its core Europe-Far East services.
  • Dover tourist traffic hit by duty-free move
    THE abolition of duty-free sales at the end of June has brought about a sharp decline in tourist traffic through the port of Dover.
  • Cosco firms join forces to raise equity
    CHINESE shipping giant Cosco Group, in a bid to lift co-operation between its Asian operations outside of the mainland, has revealed plans to establish equity links between its 100%- owned Hong Kong and Singapore subsidiaries.
  • Red chip group's profits slip on fall in turnover
    RED chip Cosco Pacific announced operating profit of US$43.4m for the six months to June 30, down 2.5% compared to the same period last year, on the back of a slight 0.6% decline in turnover to US$108.4m, writes Corey Bousen.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 31, 1999
  • MUA blocks former ANL ship
  • Banks block Daewoo cross-subsidies
  • Hutchison Whampoa ponders ports spin off
  • Hyundai rumoured to manage Halla
  • Italy takes Morocco dispute to Brussels
  • APL share deal costs investor $2M
  • Wartsila workers down tools over job cuts
  • Auction date set for Peruvian ports
  • Rokke wins board backing for buyout bid
  • Premium costs 'halved' says Standard
  • Norwegian Dream collision could cost NCLH $12M
  • Coal replaces ore at Duluth
  • BHP is frontrunner for Shell's coal assets
  • No time lost replacing total-loss ferry
  • PSA expanding at Fuzhou
  • Indian partner joins Coeclerici pool
  • Panamanian Carrier Corp gears up for Mercosur
  • CCN/Maua re-opens
  • Cash transfusion for POL confirmed
  • CMA Emirates files criminal charges on parent

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 31, 1999
Home
  • NVOCCs seek better treatment
    Non-vessel-operating common carriers hope to benefit from Hamburg-Sud's acquisition of Crowley American Transport's South American routes.
  • National pool proposed as way to reduce costs
    The humble chassis, an intermodal workhorse for decades, is getting closer attention as ship lines seek to cut costs.
  • UPS pulls more freight off eastern-US rails due to delays
  • Europe threatens WTO fight with US over ports
  • P&O Nedlloyd announces equipment imbalance surcharge
  • Lufthansa to hike air freight rates Wednesday partly on Y2k concerns
  • American Airlines completes purchase of Reno Air despite pilot dispute
  • Crashed China Airline plane to be removed in three pieces
Maritime
  • TMM to open offices in Northern Europe
    Transportacion Maritima Mexicana, Mexico's largest ship line, said it will establish its own network of offices throughout Northern Europe.
    TMM said in a statement that the move is part of a major reorganization of the line's sales and customer service activities in its core markets of Europe, Mexico, the Americas and Asia.
  • Dockers approve contract, ending strike at Iquique
    Dockworkers at Chile's Port of Iquique have accepted a contract offer, ending a 40-day labor battle.
    The dispute had shut down Iquique's traffic for 35 days and blocked over 20,000 metric tons of copper from the Cerro Colorado, Quebrada Blanca and Cerro Colorado mines.
  • Marad in battle over suspension of contracts
  • Grincor posts loss, issues warning for rest of year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 31, 1999
Home
  • NVOCCs seek better treatment
    Non-vessel-operating common carriers hope to benefit from Hamburg-Sud's acquisition of Crowley American Transport's South American routes.
  • National pool proposed as way to reduce costs
    The humble chassis, an intermodal workhorse for decades, is getting closer attention as ship lines seek to cut costs.
  • UPS pulls more freight off eastern-US rails due to delays
  • Europe threatens WTO fight with US over ports
  • P&O Nedlloyd announces equipment imbalance surcharge
  • Lufthansa to hike air freight rates Wednesday partly on Y2k concerns
  • American Airlines completes purchase of Reno Air despite pilot dispute
  • Crashed China Airline plane to be removed in three pieces
Maritime
  • TMM to open offices in Northern Europe
    Transportacion Maritima Mexicana, Mexico's largest ship line, said it will establish its own network of offices throughout Northern Europe.
    TMM said in a statement that the move is part of a major reorganization of the line's sales and customer service activities in its core markets of Europe, Mexico, the Americas and Asia.
  • Dockers approve contract, ending strike at Iquique
    Dockworkers at Chile's Port of Iquique have accepted a contract offer, ending a 40-day labor battle.
    The dispute had shut down Iquique's traffic for 35 days and blocked over 20,000 metric tons of copper from the Cerro Colorado, Quebrada Blanca and Cerro Colorado mines.
  • Marad in battle over suspension of contracts
  • Grincor posts loss, issues warning for rest of year

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Kent Line développe une autre approche du breakbulk
    C'est dans le courant de la dernière semaine de septembre que l'armement Kent Line va lancer au départ d'Anvers un service mensuel à destination de la côte est de l'Amérique du Nord, axé sur les cargaisons conditionnées en breakbulk, notamment les fers et aciers, sans oublier les colis lourds et indivisibles ainsi que les projets industriels. Cette initiative s'inscrit, ainsi que signalé précédemment, dans l'optique d'un trafic de retour, mais est également fonction d'une nouvelle approche du breakbulk, qui doit distinguer cet armement de la concurrence.
  • TPG: résultats semestriels conformes aux prévisions
    TNT Post Groep (TPG) est parvenu à réaliser les prévisions du bénéfice fixées pour le premier semestre (+10 à 15%). Le bénéfice net a progressé de 10,7% (404 mio. de NLG, 183 mio. d'EUR) par rapport à l'an dernier, alors que le chiffre d'affaires a augmenté de 8,7% à 695 mio. de NLG (315,3 mio. d'EUR). Le résultat d'exploitation a connu une hausse de 5,7% à 39 mio. de NLG (17,6 mio. d'EUR). Le chiffre d'affaires des divisions Poste, Express et Logistique ont respectivement grimpé de 4,1, 9,0 et 28,5%. Durant la seconde moitié de l'année, on table sur une croissance encore plus forte du chiffre d'affaires et du résultat d'exploitation. La croissance du bénéfice net sur l'ensemble de l'année devrait au moins atteindre le même niveau qu'au premier semestre, déclare le conseil d'administration.
  • City Bird en route vers un résultat 1999 positif
    Selon toute attente, le résultat de la compagnie aérienne City Bird sera largement positif cette année. C'est ce que Victor Hasson avait déjà laissé entendre début avril: la publication des résultats du 2e trimestre le confirme.
  • Le Parlement européen auditionne de Palacio
    La future commissaire européenne aux Transports Loyola de Palacio, qui succède à l'Anglais Neil Kinnock, a fait bonne impression lors des auditions au Parlement européen, lundi après-midi. C'est ce qu'au moins deux des trois grandes fractions parlementaires ont jugé, à savoir les démocrates-chrétiens (PSE) et les libéraux (LDE), ainsi que plusieurs observateurs impartiaux et experts en trafic.

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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
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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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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