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March 4, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA clinches deal to manage box terminal in Brunei
    Open tender for Muara project draws bids from 8 global port operators
  • US-Asia conference left with only 2 members after four lines quit
  • Probe into S'pore ship's part in damaged cable continues
Air and Land Transport
  • US House may ban noisy Concorde in dispute with EU
    Washington opposes EU ban on hush kits, noise-reducing devices used by US planes
  • Quiet 30th anniversary for supersonic jetliner
  • China steps up measures to improve air safety
  • Cathay pilots may face pay cuts in return for share deal
  • Qatar Air gets first of 4 leased A320s from Sale
  • American Air's passenger traffic down 13.9% in Feb
  • Boeing to suffer more from drop in plane delivery than Airbus
Features
  • Long-term outlook for airlines is positive
    World's air traffic market will see marked volume growth and growing price competition
Columns
  • Small-ship designer makes big dreams come true

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA clinches deal to manage box terminal in Brunei
    Open tender for Muara project draws bids from 8 global port operators
  • US-Asia conference left with only 2 members after four lines quit
  • Probe into S'pore ship's part in damaged cable continues
Air and Land Transport
  • US House may ban noisy Concorde in dispute with EU
    Washington opposes EU ban on hush kits, noise-reducing devices used by US planes
  • Quiet 30th anniversary for supersonic jetliner
  • China steps up measures to improve air safety
  • Cathay pilots may face pay cuts in return for share deal
  • Qatar Air gets first of 4 leased A320s from Sale
  • American Air's passenger traffic down 13.9% in Feb
  • Boeing to suffer more from drop in plane delivery than Airbus
Features
  • Long-term outlook for airlines is positive
    World's air traffic market will see marked volume growth and growing price competition
Columns
  • Small-ship designer makes big dreams come true

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA clinches deal to manage box terminal in Brunei
    Open tender for Muara project draws bids from 8 global port operators
  • US-Asia conference left with only 2 members after four lines quit
  • Probe into S'pore ship's part in damaged cable continues
Air and Land Transport
  • US House may ban noisy Concorde in dispute with EU
    Washington opposes EU ban on hush kits, noise-reducing devices used by US planes
  • Quiet 30th anniversary for supersonic jetliner
  • China steps up measures to improve air safety
  • Cathay pilots may face pay cuts in return for share deal
  • Qatar Air gets first of 4 leased A320s from Sale
  • American Air's passenger traffic down 13.9% in Feb
  • Boeing to suffer more from drop in plane delivery than Airbus
Features
  • Long-term outlook for airlines is positive
    World's air traffic market will see marked volume growth and growing price competition
Columns
  • Small-ship designer makes big dreams come true

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA clinches deal to manage box terminal in Brunei
    Open tender for Muara project draws bids from 8 global port operators
  • US-Asia conference left with only 2 members after four lines quit
  • Probe into S'pore ship's part in damaged cable continues
Air and Land Transport
  • US House may ban noisy Concorde in dispute with EU
    Washington opposes EU ban on hush kits, noise-reducing devices used by US planes
  • Quiet 30th anniversary for supersonic jetliner
  • China steps up measures to improve air safety
  • Cathay pilots may face pay cuts in return for share deal
  • Qatar Air gets first of 4 leased A320s from Sale
  • American Air's passenger traffic down 13.9% in Feb
  • Boeing to suffer more from drop in plane delivery than Airbus
Features
  • Long-term outlook for airlines is positive
    World's air traffic market will see marked volume growth and growing price competition
Columns
  • Small-ship designer makes big dreams come true

Sched Netweb site
  • Jakarta terminals lean towards HK's Hutchison
  • Seitrans thinks big
  • Tacoma turns in surprise volume results
  • Santos steady
  • Toyota's smooth operation
  • West shies away from eastern European logistics
  • Sandow takes charge of K&N's European distribution
  • JAL back at Atlanta
  • Boom time in the UAE
  • PIA eyes Airbus
  • Profit fall for Euro giants

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 3, 1999
  • TNT Post gets Black & Decker as customer
  • Co-operation between Nedlloyd and IBM in e-commerce
  • Positive results MSAS Global Logistics
  • Antwerp fight for new terminal
  • Less profit CMB
  • New maritime site

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • U.S. hits European trade with penalties in banana row
  • Nature tests ship worthiness and alliances
  • Export of bomb detector sets off alarms in US
  • ITC upholds NEC tariff decision
  • US firms in search of logistics services south of border
  • Hamberger resists all efforts to slow rails' political momentum
  • Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern re-evaluates Powder River Basin rail project
  • Chemical fire shuts down N.J., Overnite terminal
  • IMF raises Argentina's available credit line to $1.053 billion
  • UPS says customers can track a letter or find a service center using the Internet
  • Axis Group creates new Mexican logistics unit to serve automotive industry
  • USF Logistics buys reverse logistics provider Processors Unlimited
  • Clamp down on cargo corruption leads to death threats at South African Airways
Transportation
  • GAO: STB's rate review too slow
  • AAR rails at STB, shippers cry foul
  • UPS to boost number of flights out of Hong Kong
  • Post office, DHL move to offer Europe service is hit
  • After banner '98, SAirGroup cautious
Maritime
  • Canal authority studies expansion
  • Lines will add inland surcharges expert says
  • Europe-to-Asia resurgence in exports could boost rates
  • Slot watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • U.S. hits European trade with penalties in banana row
  • Nature tests ship worthiness and alliances
  • Export of bomb detector sets off alarms in US
  • ITC upholds NEC tariff decision
  • US firms in search of logistics services south of border
  • Hamberger resists all efforts to slow rails' political momentum
  • Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern re-evaluates Powder River Basin rail project
  • Chemical fire shuts down N.J., Overnite terminal
  • IMF raises Argentina's available credit line to $1.053 billion
  • UPS says customers can track a letter or find a service center using the Internet
  • Axis Group creates new Mexican logistics unit to serve automotive industry
  • USF Logistics buys reverse logistics provider Processors Unlimited
  • Clamp down on cargo corruption leads to death threats at South African Airways
Transportation
  • GAO: STB's rate review too slow
  • AAR rails at STB, shippers cry foul
  • UPS to boost number of flights out of Hong Kong
  • Post office, DHL move to offer Europe service is hit
  • After banner '98, SAirGroup cautious
Maritime
  • Canal authority studies expansion
  • Lines will add inland surcharges expert says
  • Europe-to-Asia resurgence in exports could boost rates
  • Slot watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • U.S. hits European trade with penalties in banana row
  • Nature tests ship worthiness and alliances
  • Export of bomb detector sets off alarms in US
  • ITC upholds NEC tariff decision
  • US firms in search of logistics services south of border
  • Hamberger resists all efforts to slow rails' political momentum
  • Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern re-evaluates Powder River Basin rail project
  • Chemical fire shuts down N.J., Overnite terminal
  • IMF raises Argentina's available credit line to $1.053 billion
  • UPS says customers can track a letter or find a service center using the Internet
  • Axis Group creates new Mexican logistics unit to serve automotive industry
  • USF Logistics buys reverse logistics provider Processors Unlimited
  • Clamp down on cargo corruption leads to death threats at South African Airways
Transportation
  • GAO: STB's rate review too slow
  • AAR rails at STB, shippers cry foul
  • UPS to boost number of flights out of Hong Kong
  • Post office, DHL move to offer Europe service is hit
  • After banner '98, SAirGroup cautious
Maritime
  • Canal authority studies expansion
  • Lines will add inland surcharges expert says
  • Europe-to-Asia resurgence in exports could boost rates
  • Slot watch

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • FEFC Confirms Rate Hike Attempts at Tokyo Meeting
  • TSA Meeting Works Out Rate Hikes on Commodities
  • Wilhelmsen Places Order of 4,200 New Containers
  • P&O Nedlloyd Orders $5.5 Million New Containers
  • DHL, US Postal Service Join Forces for Air Express

urgente online pressweb site
  • Eurocontrol reorganiza las rutas aéreas europeas
  • Pontevedra pide la supresión de peaje en un tramo de la Autopista del Atlántico
  • TNT compra Tecnologistica en Italia
  • Danzas, proveedor oficial del comercio electrónico "empresa a empresa"
  • XIII Curso General sobre Transportes Terrestres
  • Fomento adjudica el tramo Montagut-Olot
  • KLM ampl'a su flota con "Boeings"
  • Ford empieza el mundial de Fórmula 1

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 3, 1999
  • Reserve Bank simplifies export credit scheme procedures
  • Commerce Minister to meet exporters in City
  • Tariff anomalies to be sorted out next
  • Union Budget : What industry & trade captains say...
  • Changes in ECU-Line UK
  • Coffee Board panel report on export promotion soon
  • Inflation rate up to 4.89 per cent
  • 34 items brought under MRP category for levy of Central excise
  • Booster shot for venture capital industry
  • Fertiliser in customs duty net
  • Panel discussion on Budget today
  • UNDP sanctions Rs 5 cr grant
  • Kakad Committee may recommend small ships on coastal routes
  • FTZs on Jebel Ali lines planned
  • 'Samman' scheme for CCAs, exim community
  • CP Ships announces Senior Management appointments which take immediate effect
  • Diesel levy to yield Rs 4,591 crore

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 3, 1999
  • Oil gets support from API figures and Iraqi news
  • New Carissa saga nears its end
  • End of posted prices in Algeria

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Antonatis assets seizure spurned
    DEN norske Bank's bid to seize assets belonging to its former head of Greek shipping, Dimitri Antonatos, has been dealt a major blow. A Greek court has spurned the bank's application to wrest control of the beleaguered ex-banker's luxury Athens apartment.
  • Badly holed barge carrier 'saved from sinking by double bottom'
    A badly damaged barge carrier is undergoing emergency repairs after limping into Bermuda with a hole the size of a tennis court in her side.
  • Western Bulk acts to raise new cash
    WESTERN Bulk Shipping of Norway is proposing a Nkr50m to NKr70m ($6.4m to $9m) share issue this year to raise funds for expansion.
  • China's entry into the World Trade Organisation
    US trade representative Charlene Barshefskey arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for two days of talks with China over the timetable for its entry in the World Trade Organisation. Ms Barshefskey said that she brought no new proposals to the discussions but was in Beijing to hear what the Chinese had to say. US secretary of state Madeleine Albright told a Beijing press conference on Tuesday that she hoped for flexibility from China over its 13-year bid to gain entry to the WTO.
  • Jacobs buys three ro-ros from China
    BRITISH transport and property group Jacobs Holdings has bought three Chinese ro-ros which could double the capacity on its Dart Line freight service between Thames Europort and Zeebrugge.
  • South Africa warning over port concessions
    SOUTH African ports would be plagued by inefficient use of capital if too many privately operated terminals were granted concessions, given the scale of the country's trade.
  • Dramatic cut in Hong Kong register fees
    Ship registration fees will be slashed from April as part of a package of measures announced by Hong Kong's financial secretary Donald Tsang in yesterday's budget.
  • Lygnos bulkers auctioned
    TWO bulk carriers owned by Greece's collapsed Lygnos group have been auctioned in New Orleans this week.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 3, 1999
  • Tow line to New Carissa bow breaks
  • UK fines master for separation offence
  • Western Bulk to raise funds
  • Germany gives soft loan for ferry purchase
  • HDW and Deutsche Babcock reach agreement
  • ITF targets shipbreaking hazards
  • Illegal sugar imports beset Philippines
  • Investors sought for Jervoise Bay project
  • Philippine operators seek 20 per cent hike
  • Algoma profits dip
  • US clears Venezuelan fruit
  • Bahrain completes link to new port
  • Ukrferry to add rail ferry route
  • CMA unhappy with Malta Freeport
  • Finnlines looks to expand
  • Tough times ahead for builders, says Fairplay

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Les hausses tarifaires irréfléchies des entreprises ferroviaires menacent la pérennité du transport combiné
    Trente mille caisses mobiles renvoyées du rail à la route (depuis ce début mars) pour les transports automobiles entre l'Espagne et l'Allemagne: c'est avec cette très mauvaise nouvelle que Søren Rasmussen, directeur général d'Intercontainer-Interfrigo, a terminé son exposé sur la coopération entre les entreprises ferroviaires et les clients des couloirs de fret transeuropéens. Il parlait au 2e congrès organisé par AIC sur le transport européen de marchandises par rail qui se tient actuellement à Francfort.
  • ESPO et FEPORT rejettent le principe de "l'utilisateur-payeur"
    Les ports maritimes et opérateurs privés de terminaux européens estiment que l'introduction du principe de "l'utilisateur-payeur" - par le biais de rétributions pour l'usage des infrastructures portuaires publiques - ne constitue pas le meilleur moyen d'éliminer les distorsions de concurrence dans leur secteur d'activité. Ils préféreraient que Bruxelles définisse de manière plus claire les règles auxquelles sont soumises les aides publiques au secteur, indiquent leurs organisations ESPO (European Sea Ports Organisation) et FEPORT (Federation of European Private Port Operators) dans un communiqué.
  • Le japonais JST va créer un EDC à Tessenderlo
    L'entreprise japonaise JST, qui est spécialisée dans la production de raccords électroniques, va construire un centre européen de distribution (EDC) à Tessenderlo, d'où seront desservis tous les EDC régionaux. A l'heure actuelle, les plans portent uniquement sur la construction d'un centre de distribution, mais une éventuelle ligne d'assemblage n'est pas exclue.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Magnanimous Donovan demurs
    Waterfront employers can breath easier after confirmation yesterday by the uncompromising Jim Donovan that he did not intend to stand in the forthcoming quadrennial union elections.
    Mr Donovan, the deputy secretary of the New South Wales central branch of the Maritime Workers Union, confirmed DCN's information to this effect.
    He said that in the end the decision not to stand was taken in the best interests of the union.
  • True North shows her true colors in the west
    Henderson shipbuilder, Image Marine debuted its latest vessel this week -- a $5.5 million 34.5-metre charter boat.
    The vessel, True North is a 34-metre state-of-the-art live-aboard charter monohull, with accommodation for 30 people.
    She has a cruising speed of 21 knots, is fitted with a helicopter pad, state-of-the art dive equipment, climate controlled cabins, lounge, dining and entertainment areas and a gift shop.
  • RAC under pressure to drop prices
    Rail Access Corporation has come under strong pressure to slash track access rates in the Hunter Valley after a government tribunal recommended it drop its price for coal rail transport by an average 40 cents a tonne for the central Hunter Valley mines.
    The proposed cost savings were detailed in a draft report released this week by the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal, which has been investigating the state's rail access regime for some time.
  • Rail unions blast QR over staff hiring practices
    Queensland Rail has came under fire for its staff hiring practices, with rail unions yesterday notifying QR management of the potential for a dispute over the rail operator's alleged use of fixed-term labor hire and contracting out of work.
    The Australian Rail Tram & Bus Industry Union (Queensland branch) said yesterday it had become increasingly concerned about the use of what is known as "precarious" or "non-standard employment" in QR.
  • Road costs soaring in WA
    The cost of road construction in Western Australia has skyrocketed under the Court government's gradual privatisation of road building, according to the state Opposition.
    Opposition spokesperson for Transport Alannah MacTiernan said the government had failed to deliver the big savings it had promised from the contracting out of all road construction.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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
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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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