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September 3, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • More urged to join oil spill readiness convention
    Only 45 countries have signed pact encouraging mutual aid in oil spill readiness, response
  • S'pore-based firm installs equipment for Petronas
  • EU may still block Hutchison's plan to buy 35% stake in ECT
  • Chilean port workers reach deal, strike averted
  • PSA Exhibitions teams up to organise SingaPort
Air and Land Transport
  • US air traffic control plagued by problems
    Poor coordination, training hamper management of flights, study finds
  • BA starts biggest promotional fare drive
  • B717 gets green light
  • SIA to start freighter service to Scotland
  • New Shanghai airport holds trial landings
  • Lauda expects Lufthansa to sell stake if it doesn't join Star
  • Log Book
Features
  • Still waiting for helping hand
    While the government dawdles over promised concessions, the Australian-flagged fleet is running down
Columns
  • Master need not follow orders on taking specific voyage routes - 3 Sep 1999
  • Costs to remain a problem for S'pore yards despite mergers - 30 Aug 1999
  • Singapore's initiative shows it is a responsible flag state - 25 Aug 1999
  • Large box ship orders up again - 26 Aug 1999

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • More urged to join oil spill readiness convention
    Only 45 countries have signed pact encouraging mutual aid in oil spill readiness, response
  • S'pore-based firm installs equipment for Petronas
  • EU may still block Hutchison's plan to buy 35% stake in ECT
  • Chilean port workers reach deal, strike averted
  • PSA Exhibitions teams up to organise SingaPort
Air and Land Transport
  • US air traffic control plagued by problems
    Poor coordination, training hamper management of flights, study finds
  • BA starts biggest promotional fare drive
  • B717 gets green light
  • SIA to start freighter service to Scotland
  • New Shanghai airport holds trial landings
  • Lauda expects Lufthansa to sell stake if it doesn't join Star
  • Log Book
Features
  • Still waiting for helping hand
    While the government dawdles over promised concessions, the Australian-flagged fleet is running down
Columns
  • Master need not follow orders on taking specific voyage routes - 3 Sep 1999
  • Costs to remain a problem for S'pore yards despite mergers - 30 Aug 1999
  • Singapore's initiative shows it is a responsible flag state - 25 Aug 1999
  • Large box ship orders up again - 26 Aug 1999

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • More urged to join oil spill readiness convention
    Only 45 countries have signed pact encouraging mutual aid in oil spill readiness, response
  • S'pore-based firm installs equipment for Petronas
  • EU may still block Hutchison's plan to buy 35% stake in ECT
  • Chilean port workers reach deal, strike averted
  • PSA Exhibitions teams up to organise SingaPort
Air and Land Transport
  • US air traffic control plagued by problems
    Poor coordination, training hamper management of flights, study finds
  • BA starts biggest promotional fare drive
  • B717 gets green light
  • SIA to start freighter service to Scotland
  • New Shanghai airport holds trial landings
  • Lauda expects Lufthansa to sell stake if it doesn't join Star
  • Log Book
Features
  • Still waiting for helping hand
    While the government dawdles over promised concessions, the Australian-flagged fleet is running down
Columns
  • Master need not follow orders on taking specific voyage routes - 3 Sep 1999
  • Costs to remain a problem for S'pore yards despite mergers - 30 Aug 1999
  • Singapore's initiative shows it is a responsible flag state - 25 Aug 1999
  • Large box ship orders up again - 26 Aug 1999

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • More urged to join oil spill readiness convention
    Only 45 countries have signed pact encouraging mutual aid in oil spill readiness, response
  • S'pore-based firm installs equipment for Petronas
  • EU may still block Hutchison's plan to buy 35% stake in ECT
  • Chilean port workers reach deal, strike averted
  • PSA Exhibitions teams up to organise SingaPort
Air and Land Transport
  • US air traffic control plagued by problems
    Poor coordination, training hamper management of flights, study finds
  • BA starts biggest promotional fare drive
  • B717 gets green light
  • SIA to start freighter service to Scotland
  • New Shanghai airport holds trial landings
  • Lauda expects Lufthansa to sell stake if it doesn't join Star
  • Log Book
Features
  • Still waiting for helping hand
    While the government dawdles over promised concessions, the Australian-flagged fleet is running down
Columns
  • Master need not follow orders on taking specific voyage routes - 3 Sep 1999
  • Costs to remain a problem for S'pore yards despite mergers - 30 Aug 1999
  • Singapore's initiative shows it is a responsible flag state - 25 Aug 1999
  • Large box ship orders up again - 26 Aug 1999

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong shipping lines pay the price for CT9
  • COSCO ceases calls at Yokkaichi
  • China sells to Bangladesh
  • Malaysia's Tanjung Pelepas port raises competition
  • Yangming profits plummet
  • OSC forecasts positive growth at Asian ports
  • Saigon terminal gets more calls
  • OSK Lines put CKD Kits back on track
  • Canadian airline merger stalled through management review
  • Schiphol's half year profits drop
  • Sabena back in the red
  • Drugs seized at Miami airport

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
  • SOS from German rail and combined transport
  • American to fly more to France; alliance with EVA
  • Northern Betuwelijn link 'on hold'
  • Iberia and Finnair Onboard oneworld
  • Air freight manager on Ajax board

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • TSA Meets Requests from Hong Kong Shippers
    Transpacific Stabilization Agreement lines have agreed to meet demands from the Hong Kong Shippers' Council (HKSC) to give details of terminal handling charges (THC) and extend the notice period of future rate increases.
    The THC has been under attack from shippers who contend that the charge in Hong Kong exceeds carriers' terminal handling costs. They further alleged that terminal costs have been reduced in recent months, and that TSA lines' THCs be correspondingly reduced. The HKSC requested an across-the-board 30% THC cut and extension of an advance notice period of increases for consultation with the shippers' body.

    TSA carriers agreed that they would consider making shippers known details of how the THC is calculated and extend the notice period from 30 days to 45-60 days to help shippers prepare for rate increases.
  • Another 6,600-TEU Vessel for Maersk
    The ninth newbuilding in the series of large post-Panamax container vessels, built by Odense Steel Shipyard Ltd. for A. P. M'ller, has been named ''Skagen Maersk. ''

    The new containership has a length of 347 metres, a width of 43 metres and a height of 24 metres from keel to deck. The draft is 14.5 meters fully loaded and the container capacity is approximately 6,600 TEUs.

    After delivery in mid September, the Skagen Maersk will enter Maersk Line's service between Europe and the Far East.
  • EU Threatens Legal Action of US Harbor Tax
    European Commission Vice President Sir Leon Brittan has warned the U.S. government that the European Union would resort to a legal action of the U.S. harbor maintenance tax (HMT) on imports unless the U.S. ceases to collect the tax by January 1, 2000.

    While the HMT, which had been enacted in 1986 to pay for channel and harbor maintenance, was held unconstitutional by the Supreme Court on March 31, 1998, the ruling applied only to the tax on exports from the U.S and the tax is still collected on imports.
    In a recent letter to U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky, Mr. Brittan said that this tax would directly and significantly affect the profit and loss account of EC shipping lines, which will be asked to bear a disproportionate burden to finance activities that benefit the entire U.S. economy. He warned that if the HMT continues to be levied on imports after January 1, 2000, the EU intends to initiate World Trade Organization panel action against the tax.

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
  • Reclamation puts steps in place to keep power on in year 2000
  • DOT claims U.S. airline jet fleet achieved historic low noise levels
  • High voltage cable stops traffic at Panama Canal for four hours
  • Navy awards contract to NASSCO to design cargo handling systems
  • ANZDL replaces fleet with modern vessels

Exim Indiaweb site
  • IPBC Conference to hike export box rates from Oct. 1st, ’99
  • Freight Lines receives Best Sea Freight Forwarder
  • Chennai Port sets new monthly record in box handling
  • Tea exporters may face stiff global competition in coming months
  • STC to unload 15,000 t. palmolein
  • NHAI revises bid terms for two corridors
  • Have designs on garment export market, advises expert
  • WTO may give India 15 months to lift QRs
  • Signs of turnaround in Indian shipping industry
  • Exports increase by four per cent in April-July
  • WGC to market gold as fashion jewellery
  • CSL’s performance rated ‘excellent’
  • Exports of non-basmati rice move up by 157 per cent
  • Prospects bright for castor oil export

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
  • Fuel Oil Futures to go live tomorrow
  • Middle East market: Fujairah prices cave in at last
  • NWE and ARA market review: Softer all around
  • Mediterranean bunker market report
  • Asian market review: Singapore reaches turning point

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Attica and Strintzis in ferry supergroup
    ATTICA Enterprises is poised to acquire about 38% of the stock of Strintzis Lines in a move which will effectively unite two of Greece's largest ferry operators and create one of the most powerful groupings in Europe.
  • Lloyd Werft at Bremerhaven . . .
    Lloyd Werft at Bremerhaven has started to repair the collision damaged cruise liner Norwegian Dream in its large floating dock. The severely damaged bow section will be completely removed with the help of a floating crane. A new bow section has been sub-ordered to SSW Fahr- und Spezialschiffbau at Bremerhaven. The bulbous bow had been pushed out of its centre line postition to the port side. The containers of the Ever Decent had already been removed from the forecastle deck at Dover.
  • Hunterston fuels growth as Clydeport hits record
    GLASGOW port services group Clydeport has reported record interim results powered by strong volume growth at its key Hunterston port and positive results from its property division.
  • Sakhalin Shipping faces bankruptcy
    RUSSIAN Far East shipowner Sakhalin Shipping is on the verge of bankruptcy, according to Russian financial reports.
  • New Cyprus minister vows tough stance on shipping
    AVEROF Neophytou, who took over responsibility for shipping in a Cypriot government reshuffle last week, has pledged to maintain and possibly reinforce a noticeably steelier policy which the island's maritime administration has been taking towards substandard ships this year.
  • Megan Tudball elected youngest Baltic Exchange director
    MEGAN Tudball, of Casu Investment has become the youngest Baltic Exchange director in the company's history.
  • Howard Smith scraps firefighting agreements
    Salvage company Howard Smith has cancelled memoranda of understanding with a number of British fire brigades following a legal ruling over the involvement of land-based fire authorities in fighting fires on ships.
  • BMT buys surveyor Murray Fenton
    British Maritime Technology, the acquisitive maritime and engineering consultancy, has purchased London marine surveyors Murray Fenton & Associates.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
  • BMT acquires Murray Fenton
  • Canadians seize third immigrant ship
  • North Korea declares sea border invalid
  • Gdynia confirms intention to buy KMY
  • SEC finds finance for orphaned Stena ro-ros
  • France Croisieres charters Louis veteran
  • Thailand to sell major stake in TMN
  • Coastguard supervises salvage of cargo ship
  • Venezuela to build $820M superport
  • Record result for Tauranga
  • Teekay on track for $10M saving
  • Norwegians grant further funds for training
  • Philippines academy accepts German loan
  • TSA blocks cut in handling charges
  • MUA backs subsidies for Australian shipping
  • Indian public sector opting for foreign vessels
  • India urges co-operation between ports
  • Union releases Australian Enterprise
  • Mitsui LNG unit seeks transfer from US flag
  • UK owners 'might become asset players'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
Home
  • Logistics providers overlook start-ups
    When someone calls the toll-free line of stethoscope.com, owner Paul Paresky answers it himself. His Boston-based start-up also handles its own logistics needs, such as order fulfillment and shipping, instead of hiring an outside service provider.
  • Ocean cargo imbalances produce added costs for shippers
    After years of failing to make general rate increases stick, ocean carriers are succeeding with a new revenue producer -- the equipment-imbalance surcharge.
  • Hong Kong Customs officials net largest haul of pirated video discs
  • Capstan hires former HP executive
  • Machinists at Boeing accept new labor contract
  • Transit Group forms new logistics division
  • Armstrong to publish Who's Who in Logistics Software & E-commerce
Maritime
  • Revisions make bill far less onerous
    Legislation in California that would have imposed costly restrictions on shipowners' ability to discharge ballast water in state waters was significantly scaled back this week after heavy lobbying from carrier and port interests.
    "Essentially they gave us everything we wanted," said Ken Levin, vice president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association.
  • Strikes may disrupt movement of cargo
    Cargo movement at Indian ports could be delayed by strikes over issues such as privatization and higher wages.
    Ship movement at all 12 of the country's major ports was affected Wednesday by a one-day strike by harbor pilots seeking higher pay.
Insurance
  • More insurers talk to clients on Web: survey
    In just six months, the percentage of insurers offering electronic feedback forms on Internet sites has soared to 62% from 25%, an industry survey reports.
    During the same time, the percentage of insurance companies providing e-mail for their customers has jumped to 62% from 29%, according to the survey by Ivans Inc., a Greenwich, Conn., company that provides electronic communications services to more than 500 insurance and health-care firms in the United States and Canada.
  • Demand for coverages increases
    The number of employees suing their employers has risen steadily in the last few years. This has led to growth in the sales of employment practices liability insurance as well as a demand by employers for reliable, fast background checks on job applicants.
    "More and more insurers are entering the employment practices liability insurance market," which generates more than $200 million in premiums, said Loretta Worters, spokeswoman for the Insurance Information Institute in New York.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
Home
  • Logistics providers overlook start-ups
    When someone calls the toll-free line of stethoscope.com, owner Paul Paresky answers it himself. His Boston-based start-up also handles its own logistics needs, such as order fulfillment and shipping, instead of hiring an outside service provider.
  • Ocean cargo imbalances produce added costs for shippers
    After years of failing to make general rate increases stick, ocean carriers are succeeding with a new revenue producer -- the equipment-imbalance surcharge.
  • Hong Kong Customs officials net largest haul of pirated video discs
  • Capstan hires former HP executive
  • Machinists at Boeing accept new labor contract
  • Transit Group forms new logistics division
  • Armstrong to publish Who's Who in Logistics Software & E-commerce
Maritime
  • Revisions make bill far less onerous
    Legislation in California that would have imposed costly restrictions on shipowners' ability to discharge ballast water in state waters was significantly scaled back this week after heavy lobbying from carrier and port interests.
    "Essentially they gave us everything we wanted," said Ken Levin, vice president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association.
  • Strikes may disrupt movement of cargo
    Cargo movement at Indian ports could be delayed by strikes over issues such as privatization and higher wages.
    Ship movement at all 12 of the country's major ports was affected Wednesday by a one-day strike by harbor pilots seeking higher pay.
Insurance
  • More insurers talk to clients on Web: survey
    In just six months, the percentage of insurers offering electronic feedback forms on Internet sites has soared to 62% from 25%, an industry survey reports.
    During the same time, the percentage of insurance companies providing e-mail for their customers has jumped to 62% from 29%, according to the survey by Ivans Inc., a Greenwich, Conn., company that provides electronic communications services to more than 500 insurance and health-care firms in the United States and Canada.
  • Demand for coverages increases
    The number of employees suing their employers has risen steadily in the last few years. This has led to growth in the sales of employment practices liability insurance as well as a demand by employers for reliable, fast background checks on job applicants.
    "More and more insurers are entering the employment practices liability insurance market," which generates more than $200 million in premiums, said Loretta Worters, spokeswoman for the Insurance Information Institute in New York.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
Home
  • Logistics providers overlook start-ups
    When someone calls the toll-free line of stethoscope.com, owner Paul Paresky answers it himself. His Boston-based start-up also handles its own logistics needs, such as order fulfillment and shipping, instead of hiring an outside service provider.
  • Ocean cargo imbalances produce added costs for shippers
    After years of failing to make general rate increases stick, ocean carriers are succeeding with a new revenue producer -- the equipment-imbalance surcharge.
  • Hong Kong Customs officials net largest haul of pirated video discs
  • Capstan hires former HP executive
  • Machinists at Boeing accept new labor contract
  • Transit Group forms new logistics division
  • Armstrong to publish Who's Who in Logistics Software & E-commerce
Maritime
  • Revisions make bill far less onerous
    Legislation in California that would have imposed costly restrictions on shipowners' ability to discharge ballast water in state waters was significantly scaled back this week after heavy lobbying from carrier and port interests.
    "Essentially they gave us everything we wanted," said Ken Levin, vice president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association.
  • Strikes may disrupt movement of cargo
    Cargo movement at Indian ports could be delayed by strikes over issues such as privatization and higher wages.
    Ship movement at all 12 of the country's major ports was affected Wednesday by a one-day strike by harbor pilots seeking higher pay.
Insurance
  • More insurers talk to clients on Web: survey
    In just six months, the percentage of insurers offering electronic feedback forms on Internet sites has soared to 62% from 25%, an industry survey reports.
    During the same time, the percentage of insurance companies providing e-mail for their customers has jumped to 62% from 29%, according to the survey by Ivans Inc., a Greenwich, Conn., company that provides electronic communications services to more than 500 insurance and health-care firms in the United States and Canada.
  • Demand for coverages increases
    The number of employees suing their employers has risen steadily in the last few years. This has led to growth in the sales of employment practices liability insurance as well as a demand by employers for reliable, fast background checks on job applicants.
    "More and more insurers are entering the employment practices liability insurance market," which generates more than $200 million in premiums, said Loretta Worters, spokeswoman for the Insurance Information Institute in New York.

Marine Linkweb site
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
  • Horizon To Build Dinner Cruise Vessel
  • MacGregor Wins $6 Million Equipment Order
  • AMCV Awards Columbia Queen Contract
  • FirstWave/Newpark Lands Diamond Offshore Job
  • Broere Shipping Wins Dow Deal
  • FastShip Comes To Agreement With Rolls Royce
  • Internet Can Help Shipping Companies Cut Costs, Say IT Firms

TradeWindsweb site
  • Waiting for the THAW
  • Palmyra on the rocks
  • Bondholder bloodlust
  • World-Wide rate shock
  • Italian ends Trogir wait
  • Fat cats hit the jackpot
  • Detentions
  • Casualties

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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