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BRIEFS

May 5, 1999

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL shifts focus to providing customised logistics solutions
NOL arm plans to intensify efforts to offer door-to-door services to multi-nationals
Johor grain terminal expects more cargo in '99
India shipping firm to spin off property division
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

US calls for upgrade of aircraft flight recorders
Aviation agency wants equipment on board to provide better information after accidents
Korean Air reshuffles top ranks to improve safety
Manila reviewing open skies policy in bid to help PAL
JAL's top shareholder renews demand for senior execs to resign
Northwest Air fined for hazardous shipments
India's Sahara Air out to grab share of market

Features

Ban on hush-kits put off
Europeans delay for a year plan to ban engine mufflers on planes from operating in Europe to defuse trade spat

Columns

New figures highlight role of age, flag in ship losses

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL shifts focus to providing customised logistics solutions
NOL arm plans to intensify efforts to offer door-to-door services to multi-nationals
Johor grain terminal expects more cargo in '99
India shipping firm to spin off property division
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

US calls for upgrade of aircraft flight recorders
Aviation agency wants equipment on board to provide better information after accidents
Korean Air reshuffles top ranks to improve safety
Manila reviewing open skies policy in bid to help PAL
JAL's top shareholder renews demand for senior execs to resign
Northwest Air fined for hazardous shipments
India's Sahara Air out to grab share of market

Features

Ban on hush-kits put off
Europeans delay for a year plan to ban engine mufflers on planes from operating in Europe to defuse trade spat

Columns

New figures highlight role of age, flag in ship losses

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL shifts focus to providing customised logistics solutions
NOL arm plans to intensify efforts to offer door-to-door services to multi-nationals
Johor grain terminal expects more cargo in '99
India shipping firm to spin off property division
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

US calls for upgrade of aircraft flight recorders
Aviation agency wants equipment on board to provide better information after accidents
Korean Air reshuffles top ranks to improve safety
Manila reviewing open skies policy in bid to help PAL
JAL's top shareholder renews demand for senior execs to resign
Northwest Air fined for hazardous shipments
India's Sahara Air out to grab share of market

Features

Ban on hush-kits put off
Europeans delay for a year plan to ban engine mufflers on planes from operating in Europe to defuse trade spat

Columns

New figures highlight role of age, flag in ship losses

Shipping Times

Shipping News

APL shifts focus to providing customised logistics solutions
NOL arm plans to intensify efforts to offer door-to-door services to multi-nationals
Johor grain terminal expects more cargo in '99
India shipping firm to spin off property division
Port shots

Air and Land Transport

US calls for upgrade of aircraft flight recorders
Aviation agency wants equipment on board to provide better information after accidents
Korean Air reshuffles top ranks to improve safety
Manila reviewing open skies policy in bid to help PAL
JAL's top shareholder renews demand for senior execs to resign
Northwest Air fined for hazardous shipments
India's Sahara Air out to grab share of market

Features

Ban on hush-kits put off
Europeans delay for a year plan to ban engine mufflers on planes from operating in Europe to defuse trade spat

Columns

New figures highlight role of age, flag in ship losses

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OOCL takes up with E-Transport Wan Hai doubles profit Norasia seeks US Pacific port Shipco quits NAAA in wake of May 1 new rules Panalpina reports record performance Schenker to go public Evergreen, Cosco plan route alliance House approves dredging bill Rolls-Royce Signs US$20 million China contract More airlines go time-definite BAX Global reports a turnaround Aer Lingus to join oneworld alliance Eagle USA reports increase in income GeoLogistics wins Trinidad pipeline contract

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MAY 4, 1999
Belgian complaint about terminal allocation Investor raises stake in Scania to 49 percent Wilson being put on sale HAL Holding has a 13.6 percent stake in Pakhoed KLM intends to reduce shares by 25 percent Transport of vegetables perhaps by ship instead of by plane

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Feve invertirá 7.200 millones en infraestructuras y material móvil Andalusair echa a volar con chárter Trasmediterránea mandará construir dos transbordadores El Gobierno de Aragón entrega 23 camiones para el transporte de basuras Extremadura contará con un centro regional de transporte de mercancías en el 2000 Meridiana cambia su flota de DC-9 por 17 MD-82

Exim India

MAY 4, 1999

Shipping

Import incentives for jewellery exporters cleared
Ministry may agree to export wheat
Remarkable rise in exports
Sugar production spurts by 13 pc
Tunisia for better trade relations with India
Soyameal exports looking up
Sustained export thrust for increase in GDP reiterated by CEOs
India may buy more palm oil from Malaysia
Canada offers to help develop core sector
Poland keen on joint ventures
Fresh look at acrylic fibre dumping duty
Finance Ministry notifies some changes in Exim Policy
Ficci draws up economic agenda for political parties
St. John Freight handles first lot of Saint Gobain project import
Record FDI inflow in March
Assocham strategy to boost trade with Russia
Highway automation system proves boon for truck operators, logistics managers
Anti-dumping duty imposed on SB rubber
US to drag India to WTO over auto policy
Garment exporters have a website
Continental Warehousing-promoted multimodal hub inaugurated
People & Position

Aviation

Austrian Airlines details new share sale
Dragonair's express cargo service
Vietnam Air's passenger growth increases by 5 pc
COMAIR extends its routes
Finnair set for tough competition
Airbus targets Boeing's market share in Japan
Qatar Airways introduces Airbus A320
Thai Airways gears up to deal with the Y2K bug problem

Exim India

MAY 4, 1999

Shipping

Import incentives for jewellery exporters cleared
Ministry may agree to export wheat
Remarkable rise in exports
Sugar production spurts by 13 pc
Tunisia for better trade relations with India
Soyameal exports looking up
Sustained export thrust for increase in GDP reiterated by CEOs
India may buy more palm oil from Malaysia
Canada offers to help develop core sector
Poland keen on joint ventures
Fresh look at acrylic fibre dumping duty
Finance Ministry notifies some changes in Exim Policy
Ficci draws up economic agenda for political parties
St. John Freight handles first lot of Saint Gobain project import
Record FDI inflow in March
Assocham strategy to boost trade with Russia
Highway automation system proves boon for truck operators, logistics managers
Anti-dumping duty imposed on SB rubber
US to drag India to WTO over auto policy
Garment exporters have a website
Continental Warehousing-promoted multimodal hub inaugurated
People & Position

Aviation

Austrian Airlines details new share sale
Dragonair's express cargo service
Vietnam Air's passenger growth increases by 5 pc
COMAIR extends its routes
Finnair set for tough competition
Airbus targets Boeing's market share in Japan
Qatar Airways introduces Airbus A320
Thai Airways gears up to deal with the Y2K bug problem

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MAY 4, 1999
Exxon appeals $5.3 billion Valdez verdict Will YPF sell out to Repsol? Company updates

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Passengers Swamp New Lake Service Tanzania Seeks IMO-Compliant Maritime Laws Talks on African Shipping Body Likely Kenya Launches Express Cargo Train to Kampala Warning to Ships Over Yugoslavia Union Calls for Armed Ship Guards

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Lasmo bids '600m for Monument LASMO yesterday made a '600m ($970) agreed takeover offer for fellow British exploration and production company Monument Oil & Gas as long- awaited market consolidation sparked into life. Aftermath of the midwest tornadoes As many as 45 people were feared dead and many more were missing yesterday after what US president Bill Clinton described as "some of the most powerful tornadoes ever recorded" hit the midwest. Hessenatie defiant in concession award row Antwerp stevedore Hessenatie's general manager Jan Pellens said a complaint to the European Commission over the award of the concession for the port's third container terminal to a Hessenatie and Mediterranean Shipping Company consortium will not affect the terminal's go-ahead. Romano Prodi team facing tough vetting European parliamentarians warned European Commission president-designate Romano Prodi yesterday they were prepared to delay appointments to his new executive team if nominees did not meet high standards. New Cosco chief braced for rough seas "SMOOTH seas can never make a strong sailor," comments Cosco (Hong Kong) Group president Dong Jiufeng, when asked about the state of play of the international shipping business. New director for Bahamas open register LONDON consultant John Mervyn Jones is to succeed John Dempster as director of The Bahamas Maritime Authority. Deck cargoes may be risk to boxship safety The Nautical Institute is seeking the opinion of its members as to the safety of containerships following a number of incidents involving damage to large ships and extensive losses of containers overboard. Buyer for lowline ships Receivers have found a buyer for British shipowner, Lowline's, three vessels - the cruiseship Edinburgh Castle and the offshore supply vessels Lowland Pioneer and Lowland Cavalier, writes David Mott. But the deal will first have to be ratified by the Admiralty Court in London. Receivers PricewaterhouseCoopers, appointed by Royal Bank of Scotland, would not disclose the name of the buyer. Cammell Laird, the UK shiprepair group, has been mentioned as a possible buyer. But it confirmed that all three vessels had been purchased by a single buyer.

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MAY 4, 1999
Stolt rebate sparks Le Havre demonstrations Lyttelton dismisses Auckland rumours Intermodal operator speaks out on ship bunching Alaska resumes coal shipments to S Korea Mærsk/Sea-Land will pick port on economics French ferry operator expands fleet Fesco in big box spend Montreal and Great Lakes pray for rain SCI to hike freight rates to US East Coast P&O Ports wins Surabaya concession WTO set to officially condemn banana regime Ecuador plans banana export drive Acomarit reorganises management team P&O/Enka win Turkish container terminal Maritime policy meeting for US and CSG Belgium joins BIMCO anti-drug measures Handysizes lead Baltic freight rises

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers sign deals as reform law starts
Hearings start today on ocean shipping
Truckers in legal fight over faulty gear
Cargo 2000 plan on schedule, supporters say
CMA-CGM steers own Pacific course
FRA applauds CSX and Norfolk Southern for safety efforts during Conrail split-up
UPS to airlift giant pandas from China to Atlanta
Brazil disappointed after being named to US trade watch list
Russian aid for Yugoslavia hits another logistics snag
United Airlines Cargo opens new consolidation center in Dallas
FAA says it will propose better flight recorders for 737s
UK Post Office buys German delivery company Der Kurier

Transportation

Panalpina wins IBM logistics pact in Brazil
Tornadoes disrupt BNSF, UP service in Oklahoma, Kansas

Maritime

A fresh start: Panama's first woman president to lead canal's transition
China Shipping returns to profit as outlook brightens
Baltic freight market begins to rebound
Indian intermodal operator to add terminals
Union-free port poses threat to Fremantle
Exxon continues Valdez damages fight in court
P&O wins stake in Indonesian terminal

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers sign deals as reform law starts
Hearings start today on ocean shipping
Truckers in legal fight over faulty gear
Cargo 2000 plan on schedule, supporters say
CMA-CGM steers own Pacific course
FRA applauds CSX and Norfolk Southern for safety efforts during Conrail split-up
UPS to airlift giant pandas from China to Atlanta
Brazil disappointed after being named to US trade watch list
Russian aid for Yugoslavia hits another logistics snag
United Airlines Cargo opens new consolidation center in Dallas
FAA says it will propose better flight recorders for 737s
UK Post Office buys German delivery company Der Kurier

Transportation

Panalpina wins IBM logistics pact in Brazil
Tornadoes disrupt BNSF, UP service in Oklahoma, Kansas

Maritime

A fresh start: Panama's first woman president to lead canal's transition
China Shipping returns to profit as outlook brightens
Baltic freight market begins to rebound
Indian intermodal operator to add terminals
Union-free port poses threat to Fremantle
Exxon continues Valdez damages fight in court
P&O wins stake in Indonesian terminal

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Shippers sign deals as reform law starts
Hearings start today on ocean shipping
Truckers in legal fight over faulty gear
Cargo 2000 plan on schedule, supporters say
CMA-CGM steers own Pacific course
FRA applauds CSX and Norfolk Southern for safety efforts during Conrail split-up
UPS to airlift giant pandas from China to Atlanta
Brazil disappointed after being named to US trade watch list
Russian aid for Yugoslavia hits another logistics snag
United Airlines Cargo opens new consolidation center in Dallas
FAA says it will propose better flight recorders for 737s
UK Post Office buys German delivery company Der Kurier

Transportation

Panalpina wins IBM logistics pact in Brazil
Tornadoes disrupt BNSF, UP service in Oklahoma, Kansas

Maritime

A fresh start: Panama's first woman president to lead canal's transition
China Shipping returns to profit as outlook brightens
Baltic freight market begins to rebound
Indian intermodal operator to add terminals
Union-free port poses threat to Fremantle
Exxon continues Valdez damages fight in court
P&O wins stake in Indonesian terminal

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Geodis Logistics acquiert l'Italien Borghi Trasporti La société Geodis Logistics Italie, filiale du groupe français contrôlé par la SNCF, a acheté la société Borghi Trasporti. "Cette acquisition s'est faite dans le cadre de la stratégie de développement européen des activités logistiques", dit un communiqué. Cette opération pourrait avoir des conséquences pour l'alliance Eurotech. Hausse de 36% du bénéfice de Union Transport Le prestataire de services logistiques Union Transport a conclu l'exercice 1998 sur un CA de 571,1 mio. de USD, une hausse de 8% par rapport à 1997. Le bénéfice a augmenté de 36%, de 11,8 à 16 mio. de USD. Ces excellents résultats sont le fruit des acquisitions stratégiques, qui ont généré un hausse du CA dans toutes les régions du monde. German Parcel reprend Der Kurier German Parcel Paket-Logistik GmbH, une division de l'entreprise britannique Post Office, a repris l'entreprise express allemande Der Kurier avec effet rétroactif au premier janvier 1999. De cette manière, German parcel pourra proposer l'ensemble de la gamme de produits de services de messagerie, express et de colis et cela tant au niveau national qu'international. Ainsi, la société-mère The Post Office pourra concurrencer la division express de Deutsche Post. Cette reprise n'aura aucune influence sur la coopération entre Der Kurier et la filiale de La Poste Chronopost, estime un porte-parole de cette dernière. Katoen Natie saisit le Conseil d'Etat et la CE La politique de concession du port d'Anvers est soumise à rude pression. Après que l'AGHA (l'Association des Intérêts Portuaires d'Anvers) et Noord Natie - par la bouche de son président Philip Van gestel - aient exprimé leur inquiétude suite à la tendance qui consiste à attribuer des terminaux dédiés à des services de lignes réguliers, le groupe Katoen Natie reprend le flambeau.

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MAY 4, 1999
First Olsen Tankers to Acquire Tankers First Olsen Tankers Ltd. said it has entered into agreements with Mosvold Farsund AS and Fred. Olsen-related companies to acquire three Suezmax tankers and one Suezmax shuttle tanker. FOTL said it will also acquire the remaining 50 percent of the shares in Knock Tankers Ltd. Through the proposed transaction, FOTL said it would become one of the world's largest owners of modern Suezmax tankers, increasing the size of its fleet from seven to 11 vessels. Panama Customers Not Worried Scarcely batting an eyelash at the spirited run-up to Panama's presidential polls, Panama Canal customers say they expect no threat to operations of the waterway no matter who is in charge when the U.S. hands it over later this year. The U.S., which has operated the canal since it opened in 1914, is scheduled to pull out its troops from Panama and hand over the canal along with U.S. military bases and other facilities to the Panamanian government by Dec. 31. Intermarine Sells Savannah Shipyard Italian holding company Compart said its shipbuilding unit Intermarine sold its Savannah, Ga., shipyard and certain luxury yacht contracts to Savannah Yacht & Ship Llc and BCT Real Estate Llc. The buyers will pay $14.35 million plus $1.53 million to partially cover losses that took place in the first months of 1999. The sale resulted in a loss of $30.3 million for Compart, already accounted for in 1998 balance sheet. Trico Downgraded by Moody's Moody's Investors Service downgraded to B1 from Ba3 its rating on Trico Marine Service's $280 million of 8.5% senior unsecured notes due 2005, and to Ba3 from Ba2 its rating on an amended $85 million secured bank facility. A US$80 million-equivalent (NOK 600 million-denominated) reducing bank revolver at wholly-owned Saevik Supply ASA is not rated. The senior implied rating is B1. Kuwait Petroleum Group to Finance Tanker Kuwait's Independent Petroleum Group and Dubai-owned Emirates National Oil Co have signed a $12 million financing deal to buy a crude and petroleum products tanker, announced the Kuwait Stock Exchange. International Ship Register Proposed Finland's autonomous Aland Islands proposed creating an international ship register that would prevent Finnish vessels from sailing under foreign flags, but would shield the islands' economy as well. Aland's plan also includes a new tonnage tax on vessels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

Warsaw

Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

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