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November 5, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Consider Asian traits in cruise terminal design
    Singapore's proposed cruise centre at Marina South gets thumbs up from Star Cruises
  • Sailors missing in Indon waters
Air and Land Transport
  • Taipei, Dhaka to cut flights over Y2K fears
Features
  • Putting a price on ships
    Brokers know the exact value of every vessel, a speciality indispensable to shipowners, banks and insurance firms
Columns
  • Time charterer's guarantor wins case against shipowner

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Consider Asian traits in cruise terminal design
    Singapore's proposed cruise centre at Marina South gets thumbs up from Star Cruises
  • Sailors missing in Indon waters
Air and Land Transport
  • Taipei, Dhaka to cut flights over Y2K fears
Features
  • Putting a price on ships
    Brokers know the exact value of every vessel, a speciality indispensable to shipowners, banks and insurance firms
Columns
  • Time charterer's guarantor wins case against shipowner

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Consider Asian traits in cruise terminal design
    Singapore's proposed cruise centre at Marina South gets thumbs up from Star Cruises
  • Sailors missing in Indon waters
Air and Land Transport
  • Taipei, Dhaka to cut flights over Y2K fears
Features
  • Putting a price on ships
    Brokers know the exact value of every vessel, a speciality indispensable to shipowners, banks and insurance firms
Columns
  • Time charterer's guarantor wins case against shipowner

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Consider Asian traits in cruise terminal design
    Singapore's proposed cruise centre at Marina South gets thumbs up from Star Cruises
  • Sailors missing in Indon waters
Air and Land Transport
  • Taipei, Dhaka to cut flights over Y2K fears
Features
  • Putting a price on ships
    Brokers know the exact value of every vessel, a speciality indispensable to shipowners, banks and insurance firms
Columns
  • Time charterer's guarantor wins case against shipowner

Sched Netweb site
  • Norasia offers Hong Kong to Long Beach in 12 days
  • Japan-China freight agreement
  • Shenyang reports 17.2 pc growth in trade
  • Technology the key, says Ministry Secretary
  • Famous Freight weathers the storm
  • China aviation growing
  • AEI denies Danzas acquisition rumours as stock soars
  • Circle connects with Uncle Sam
  • Northwest expanding

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
  • Air France and Delta want Thai Air
  • Vopak listed on the stock exchange
  • Airbus expects at least 30 percent subsidy for super jumbo
  • FedEx express service and handling facility in Shenzhen
  • Airborne Express gets $60 million contract
  • Tenth 747 Freighter Northwest; New China service

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Trade EDI Project for Practical Use Starts
  • Box Traffic at Hamburg Ups 2.3% for First 9 Months
  • United to Launch Two Additional Services Linking China

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
  • Port of Portland facilities ready for Year 2000 computer rollover
  • Corps pulls work permit
  • InterBox container share plan hits Asia
  • DOT finds nation's airports will meet Y2K safety requirements
  • FAA contracts for second explosives detection system
  • Northwest asks DOT for five China flights
  • Union wins chance to gauge support levels at Avondale

urgente online pressweb site
  • Danzas ofrece financiación y seguros para sus env'os en todo el mundo
  • El "puente aéreo" cumple 25 años
  • Azkar transporta un 9,8 por ciento más hasta octubre
  • La web de General Parcel, elegida como la mejor dirección de Internet
  • UPS construye en Singapur su sede central para la región Asia-Pacífico

Exim Indiaweb site
  • OOCL sets records for safety, quality and environmental protection
  • Naval relief vessels berthed at Paradeep Port
  • Draft-Cargoways ships unique cargo to Colombo
  • Rice exports plummet
  • Kifpro drawing investors in droves
  • Buoyant trend in tax collections
  • German trade fair chief to address IGCC today
  • Chamber wants India to gain wider textile market access at Seattle
  • US plans trade services centre in Hyderabad
  • Slow but steady start for soyameal exports
  • US insists on QRs phasing out before March next
  • IOC shortlists 44 vessels for coastal transport
  • Calcutta Port logs 11 pc traffic growth at half-time
  • Only two systems of garment quota allocation likely
  • 'Jewellery Arabia '99' from November 9 to 13
  • Duty-free steel equipment imports for power plants may be reviewed
  • Steps to remove bottlenecks in exports assured
  • John Speakman appointed new President of Contship Containerlines, US
  • FIPB clarification on trading in items
  • State giving final touches to export boost policy

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
  • Fujairah back over USD 140 for IFO380
  • Suez to remain short
  • Roller coaster Singapore ends mid-week down
  • Piraeus avails back on track
  • Gibraltar sees suden drop of USD 2
  • Agressive ex-wharf selling makes way for incoming cargoes
  • Market review - Asian ports
  • South Africa - buyers hold off, market erratic
  • This week's global averages
  • Asian markets expected to soften on improved avails

The East Africanweb site
  • Industry Spells Out Challenges
  • Uganda Moves to Improve Inland Water Transport
  • Transporters Gain from Trans Africa, KR War

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
  • Breaux bill would cut tax break for U.S.-flag owners, seafarers
    Senator John Breaux (D. La.)has introduced his "National Security Sealift Enhancement Act of 1999" to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. flag vessels.
  • Samsung gets $160 million passenger vessel order
    South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has won a $160 million order to build two 30,000 gt car/passenger ships
  • FirstWave/Newpark Shipbuilding wins jack-up repair contract
    Pride Offshore of Houma, Louisiana, has awarded FirstWave/Newpark Shipbuilding a contract by for repair and maintenance of the jack-up drilling rig Pride Colorado.
  • Bergesen and Møller establish new gas carrier pool
    Maersk Tankers - a division of A.P. Møller, Denmark - has entered into an agreement with Bergesen d.y. of Norway and Skibsaksjeselskapet Solvang ASA of Norway.
  • Bankruptcy court approves Hvide statement of disclosure
    A U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved the disclosure statement filed by Hvide Marine Inc. in relation to its proposed plan of reorganization.
  • Online marine fuels test results service
    Marine fuels testing and analysis company Lintec has launched an internet-based fuel analysis service

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Alleanza in banchina tra Liguria e Trieste
  • L'Autorità portuale ha ceduto la società al gruppo di consulenza che punta alla logistica
    Ernst&Young sbarca a Genova
    Acquisita la Sistemi e Telematica
  • Possibile trasloco dei container a Salerno Napoli rischia di perdere Msc

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Golden Ocean in profit by 2001
    THE extensive financial restructuring at Golden Ocean Group, which has undertaken the world's largest VLCC newbuilding programme, will boost the company's net worth by $340m, it was disclosed yesterday.
  • Tsakos eyes Hitachi deal for VLCC newbuilding
    GREECE'S Tsakos Shipping and Trading is believed to be in talks with Hitachi Zosen to acquire its very large crude carrier newbuilding, originally contracted for Golden Ocean, writes Emily Redding.
  • Mitsui in $230m six-ship deal
    JAPANESE handymax newbuilding specialist Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding has scooped orders for up to six open hatch handymax size bulk carriers in two separate deals which could eventually be worth over $230m.
  • Offshore activity helps reduce Navion losses
    NAVION, Statoil's tanker shipping subsidiary, has reported a 62% reduction in its nine-month net loss, largely as a result of higher offshore loading and floating production activities, writes Rajesh Joshi, Oslo.
  • Port lobby group fears Brussels ruling on costs
    EUROPEAN Sea Ports Organisation fears that the European Commission is pressing ahead with plans to set down detailed rules on how ports should cost and charge out their services to customers despite the ports' opposition, said Espo secretary-general Pamela Le Garrec.
  • Shore firms must take lead in introduction of services
    PORTS have to invest in shortsea services and encourage the introduction of such services, because shipping is not in a position to take the initiative, believes Mike Garrett, managing director of MDS Transmodal, France/UK.
  • Oil spill fund slips quietly into oblivion
    ONE of the great pollution compensation funds is set to end without a bang or a whimper, but in silence.
  • Move on funding for abandoned seafarers
    LEADING maritime interests have taken the first co-ordinated moves that could lead to major national or international funding to help abandoned crews, and guaranteed compensation for injury and death to seafarers, writes James Brewer.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
  • Bodies of Mighty Servant victims found
  • Superfast III toll rises to 14
  • Two killed in shipyard shooting
  • Make-shift ferry capsizes in the Philippines
  • Paradip re-opens for relief supplies
  • Vancouver bosses make final offer to ILWU
  • Mighty Servant seafarers still missing
  • ITF will set FOC crew terms unilaterally
  • Three bids emerge for Bilbao terminal
  • US ports stress need for federal funds
  • Ports could trial cutting-edge technology
  • New service links Patagonian ports
  • StoraEnso to launch revolutionary ro-ro link
  • ED&F Man to abandon commodity arm

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • OSRA's winners: large shippers
  • Attorney: Contract confidentiality not a requirement under OSRA
  • Congressional proposal envisions required automated export filing
  • Financial services bill passed by Congress
  • Vancouver lockout planned as labor contract negotiations break down
  • Continental Airlines chief calls for privatization of ATC system
  • Canadian railroads in lobby blitz
  • Canada proposes to downgrade truck safety rules below U.S.
Transportation
  • BNSF can issue work availability policy
  • Northwest Airlines buys 10th freighter
  • BAX Global using AES; reports improved revenue
  • British Airways says loss may total $330 million
  • Israeli Aircraft renews contract with Airborne for $60 million
Maritime
  • Lawmakers eye Customs for financing of dredging
  • Hutchison Whampoa now part owner of ECT
  • Malaysia on-dock rail links to be developed
  • United Alliance seeks access to China port
  • Americana expands Mediterranean service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • OSRA's winners: large shippers
  • Attorney: Contract confidentiality not a requirement under OSRA
  • Congressional proposal envisions required automated export filing
  • Financial services bill passed by Congress
  • Vancouver lockout planned as labor contract negotiations break down
  • Continental Airlines chief calls for privatization of ATC system
  • Canadian railroads in lobby blitz
  • Canada proposes to downgrade truck safety rules below U.S.
Transportation
  • BNSF can issue work availability policy
  • Northwest Airlines buys 10th freighter
  • BAX Global using AES; reports improved revenue
  • British Airways says loss may total $330 million
  • Israeli Aircraft renews contract with Airborne for $60 million
Maritime
  • Lawmakers eye Customs for financing of dredging
  • Hutchison Whampoa now part owner of ECT
  • Malaysia on-dock rail links to be developed
  • United Alliance seeks access to China port
  • Americana expands Mediterranean service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • OSRA's winners: large shippers
  • Attorney: Contract confidentiality not a requirement under OSRA
  • Congressional proposal envisions required automated export filing
  • Financial services bill passed by Congress
  • Vancouver lockout planned as labor contract negotiations break down
  • Continental Airlines chief calls for privatization of ATC system
  • Canadian railroads in lobby blitz
  • Canada proposes to downgrade truck safety rules below U.S.
Transportation
  • BNSF can issue work availability policy
  • Northwest Airlines buys 10th freighter
  • BAX Global using AES; reports improved revenue
  • British Airways says loss may total $330 million
  • Israeli Aircraft renews contract with Airborne for $60 million
Maritime
  • Lawmakers eye Customs for financing of dredging
  • Hutchison Whampoa now part owner of ECT
  • Malaysia on-dock rail links to be developed
  • United Alliance seeks access to China port
  • Americana expands Mediterranean service

Marine Linkweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
  • Statoil Cuts Gas Estimates 10-20%
  • Russian Oil Exports Plummet
  • Brazilian Oil Workers Plan Three-Day Strike
  • Baltic Dry Index
  • Vopak, Worlds Largest Chem Shipping Company Born
  • Massoel S.A. Orders Three Bulk Carriers
  • FastShip Signs Cargo Agreement
  • SeaJets Take Off For Grand Bahama Island

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Everyone is architect of his own fortune. The Fiata world congress in Dubai this year indicated that companies will have to continue finding ways of turning challenges into opportunities in the next millenium too.
Maritime
  • CP Ships optimistic. Canadian Pacific's maritime division looks forward to acceptable results for 1999.
  • Upgrade to Norsul's South American-Japan service.
  • Yangming and MOL improve their intra-Asian connections.
  • CSG goes trans-Pacific, and adds Med ports to its Europe service.
  • Euroseabridge and Lisco cooperate.
  • ACL expects its best results of the year in the fourth quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen feels the impact of the merger with Wallenius.
  • CMC CGM orders 6500-TEU vessels.
Ports and Terminals
  • Nolan Gimpel of SSA International talks about some of the obstacles that can arise in taking over a newly privatised port.
Intermodal
  • Will the Trans-Siberian Route come out of the cold? The coordination committee is laying plans to improve service levels and reliability.
Aviation
  • Logistics from the carrier. Michael Steen of KLM air logistics describes his logistics strategy.
  • Emirates boosts service to Europe.
  • Swisscargo Service Guide for winter: combis replaced by Airbuses.
  • Virgin: cargo space to the Med, new flights to Chicago and Cape Town.
  • FedEx takes off for Shenzhen.
UK and Ireland
  • British Airways Cargo opens perishables centre at Heathrow.
  • Intermodal 99 (London, December 8-10, 1999) to be bigger than ever.
Africa and East Med
  • Ashdod to discontinue its cargo operations?
  • PAL expands South Africa-West Africa service.
Middle East
  • El Sokhna (Egypt): a new service port on the Red Sea.
  • 1000-ship mark early for the port of Khor Fakkan.
Asia
  • A major new container terminal is being planned for Shanghai.
  • Top ten Iata agents for 1998: India and Pakistan.
Americas
  • US ports to invest several billion dollars for improvements.
  • DoT selects American carriers for new services to France.
  • Focus on Brazilian ports: progress in spite of ongoing labour problems.
  • Brazil's airlines talk of merging. Taca launches new Peruvian airline.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Everyone is architect of his own fortune. The Fiata world congress in Dubai this year indicated that companies will have to continue finding ways of turning challenges into opportunities in the next millenium too.
Maritime
  • CP Ships optimistic. Canadian Pacific's maritime division looks forward to acceptable results for 1999.
  • Upgrade to Norsul's South American-Japan service.
  • Yangming and MOL improve their intra-Asian connections.
  • CSG goes trans-Pacific, and adds Med ports to its Europe service.
  • Euroseabridge and Lisco cooperate.
  • ACL expects its best results of the year in the fourth quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen feels the impact of the merger with Wallenius.
  • CMC CGM orders 6500-TEU vessels.
Ports and Terminals
  • Nolan Gimpel of SSA International talks about some of the obstacles that can arise in taking over a newly privatised port.
Intermodal
  • Will the Trans-Siberian Route come out of the cold? The coordination committee is laying plans to improve service levels and reliability.
Aviation
  • Logistics from the carrier. Michael Steen of KLM air logistics describes his logistics strategy.
  • Emirates boosts service to Europe.
  • Swisscargo Service Guide for winter: combis replaced by Airbuses.
  • Virgin: cargo space to the Med, new flights to Chicago and Cape Town.
  • FedEx takes off for Shenzhen.
UK and Ireland
  • British Airways Cargo opens perishables centre at Heathrow.
  • Intermodal 99 (London, December 8-10, 1999) to be bigger than ever.
Africa and East Med
  • Ashdod to discontinue its cargo operations?
  • PAL expands South Africa-West Africa service.
Middle East
  • El Sokhna (Egypt): a new service port on the Red Sea.
  • 1000-ship mark early for the port of Khor Fakkan.
Asia
  • A major new container terminal is being planned for Shanghai.
  • Top ten Iata agents for 1998: India and Pakistan.
Americas
  • US ports to invest several billion dollars for improvements.
  • DoT selects American carriers for new services to France.
  • Focus on Brazilian ports: progress in spite of ongoing labour problems.
  • Brazil's airlines talk of merging. Taca launches new Peruvian airline.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Everyone is architect of his own fortune. The Fiata world congress in Dubai this year indicated that companies will have to continue finding ways of turning challenges into opportunities in the next millenium too.
Maritime
  • CP Ships optimistic. Canadian Pacific's maritime division looks forward to acceptable results for 1999.
  • Upgrade to Norsul's South American-Japan service.
  • Yangming and MOL improve their intra-Asian connections.
  • CSG goes trans-Pacific, and adds Med ports to its Europe service.
  • Euroseabridge and Lisco cooperate.
  • ACL expects its best results of the year in the fourth quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen feels the impact of the merger with Wallenius.
  • CMC CGM orders 6500-TEU vessels.
Ports and Terminals
  • Nolan Gimpel of SSA International talks about some of the obstacles that can arise in taking over a newly privatised port.
Intermodal
  • Will the Trans-Siberian Route come out of the cold? The coordination committee is laying plans to improve service levels and reliability.
Aviation
  • Logistics from the carrier. Michael Steen of KLM air logistics describes his logistics strategy.
  • Emirates boosts service to Europe.
  • Swisscargo Service Guide for winter: combis replaced by Airbuses.
  • Virgin: cargo space to the Med, new flights to Chicago and Cape Town.
  • FedEx takes off for Shenzhen.
UK and Ireland
  • British Airways Cargo opens perishables centre at Heathrow.
  • Intermodal 99 (London, December 8-10, 1999) to be bigger than ever.
Africa and East Med
  • Ashdod to discontinue its cargo operations?
  • PAL expands South Africa-West Africa service.
Middle East
  • El Sokhna (Egypt): a new service port on the Red Sea.
  • 1000-ship mark early for the port of Khor Fakkan.
Asia
  • A major new container terminal is being planned for Shanghai.
  • Top ten Iata agents for 1998: India and Pakistan.
Americas
  • US ports to invest several billion dollars for improvements.
  • DoT selects American carriers for new services to France.
  • Focus on Brazilian ports: progress in spite of ongoing labour problems.
  • Brazil's airlines talk of merging. Taca launches new Peruvian airline.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Everyone is architect of his own fortune. The Fiata world congress in Dubai this year indicated that companies will have to continue finding ways of turning challenges into opportunities in the next millenium too.
Maritime
  • CP Ships optimistic. Canadian Pacific's maritime division looks forward to acceptable results for 1999.
  • Upgrade to Norsul's South American-Japan service.
  • Yangming and MOL improve their intra-Asian connections.
  • CSG goes trans-Pacific, and adds Med ports to its Europe service.
  • Euroseabridge and Lisco cooperate.
  • ACL expects its best results of the year in the fourth quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen feels the impact of the merger with Wallenius.
  • CMC CGM orders 6500-TEU vessels.
Ports and Terminals
  • Nolan Gimpel of SSA International talks about some of the obstacles that can arise in taking over a newly privatised port.
Intermodal
  • Will the Trans-Siberian Route come out of the cold? The coordination committee is laying plans to improve service levels and reliability.
Aviation
  • Logistics from the carrier. Michael Steen of KLM air logistics describes his logistics strategy.
  • Emirates boosts service to Europe.
  • Swisscargo Service Guide for winter: combis replaced by Airbuses.
  • Virgin: cargo space to the Med, new flights to Chicago and Cape Town.
  • FedEx takes off for Shenzhen.
UK and Ireland
  • British Airways Cargo opens perishables centre at Heathrow.
  • Intermodal 99 (London, December 8-10, 1999) to be bigger than ever.
Africa and East Med
  • Ashdod to discontinue its cargo operations?
  • PAL expands South Africa-West Africa service.
Middle East
  • El Sokhna (Egypt): a new service port on the Red Sea.
  • 1000-ship mark early for the port of Khor Fakkan.
Asia
  • A major new container terminal is being planned for Shanghai.
  • Top ten Iata agents for 1998: India and Pakistan.
Americas
  • US ports to invest several billion dollars for improvements.
  • DoT selects American carriers for new services to France.
  • Focus on Brazilian ports: progress in spite of ongoing labour problems.
  • Brazil's airlines talk of merging. Taca launches new Peruvian airline.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Everyone is architect of his own fortune. The Fiata world congress in Dubai this year indicated that companies will have to continue finding ways of turning challenges into opportunities in the next millenium too.
Maritime
  • CP Ships optimistic. Canadian Pacific's maritime division looks forward to acceptable results for 1999.
  • Upgrade to Norsul's South American-Japan service.
  • Yangming and MOL improve their intra-Asian connections.
  • CSG goes trans-Pacific, and adds Med ports to its Europe service.
  • Euroseabridge and Lisco cooperate.
  • ACL expects its best results of the year in the fourth quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen feels the impact of the merger with Wallenius.
  • CMC CGM orders 6500-TEU vessels.
Ports and Terminals
  • Nolan Gimpel of SSA International talks about some of the obstacles that can arise in taking over a newly privatised port.
Intermodal
  • Will the Trans-Siberian Route come out of the cold? The coordination committee is laying plans to improve service levels and reliability.
Aviation
  • Logistics from the carrier. Michael Steen of KLM air logistics describes his logistics strategy.
  • Emirates boosts service to Europe.
  • Swisscargo Service Guide for winter: combis replaced by Airbuses.
  • Virgin: cargo space to the Med, new flights to Chicago and Cape Town.
  • FedEx takes off for Shenzhen.
UK and Ireland
  • British Airways Cargo opens perishables centre at Heathrow.
  • Intermodal 99 (London, December 8-10, 1999) to be bigger than ever.
Africa and East Med
  • Ashdod to discontinue its cargo operations?
  • PAL expands South Africa-West Africa service.
Middle East
  • El Sokhna (Egypt): a new service port on the Red Sea.
  • 1000-ship mark early for the port of Khor Fakkan.
Asia
  • A major new container terminal is being planned for Shanghai.
  • Top ten Iata agents for 1998: India and Pakistan.
Americas
  • US ports to invest several billion dollars for improvements.
  • DoT selects American carriers for new services to France.
  • Focus on Brazilian ports: progress in spite of ongoing labour problems.
  • Brazil's airlines talk of merging. Taca launches new Peruvian airline.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Everyone is architect of his own fortune. The Fiata world congress in Dubai this year indicated that companies will have to continue finding ways of turning challenges into opportunities in the next millenium too.
Maritime
  • CP Ships optimistic. Canadian Pacific's maritime division looks forward to acceptable results for 1999.
  • Upgrade to Norsul's South American-Japan service.
  • Yangming and MOL improve their intra-Asian connections.
  • CSG goes trans-Pacific, and adds Med ports to its Europe service.
  • Euroseabridge and Lisco cooperate.
  • ACL expects its best results of the year in the fourth quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen feels the impact of the merger with Wallenius.
  • CMC CGM orders 6500-TEU vessels.
Ports and Terminals
  • Nolan Gimpel of SSA International talks about some of the obstacles that can arise in taking over a newly privatised port.
Intermodal
  • Will the Trans-Siberian Route come out of the cold? The coordination committee is laying plans to improve service levels and reliability.
Aviation
  • Logistics from the carrier. Michael Steen of KLM air logistics describes his logistics strategy.
  • Emirates boosts service to Europe.
  • Swisscargo Service Guide for winter: combis replaced by Airbuses.
  • Virgin: cargo space to the Med, new flights to Chicago and Cape Town.
  • FedEx takes off for Shenzhen.
UK and Ireland
  • British Airways Cargo opens perishables centre at Heathrow.
  • Intermodal 99 (London, December 8-10, 1999) to be bigger than ever.
Africa and East Med
  • Ashdod to discontinue its cargo operations?
  • PAL expands South Africa-West Africa service.
Middle East
  • El Sokhna (Egypt): a new service port on the Red Sea.
  • 1000-ship mark early for the port of Khor Fakkan.
Asia
  • A major new container terminal is being planned for Shanghai.
  • Top ten Iata agents for 1998: India and Pakistan.
Americas
  • US ports to invest several billion dollars for improvements.
  • DoT selects American carriers for new services to France.
  • Focus on Brazilian ports: progress in spite of ongoing labour problems.
  • Brazil's airlines talk of merging. Taca launches new Peruvian airline.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Everyone is architect of his own fortune. The Fiata world congress in Dubai this year indicated that companies will have to continue finding ways of turning challenges into opportunities in the next millenium too.
Maritime
  • CP Ships optimistic. Canadian Pacific's maritime division looks forward to acceptable results for 1999.
  • Upgrade to Norsul's South American-Japan service.
  • Yangming and MOL improve their intra-Asian connections.
  • CSG goes trans-Pacific, and adds Med ports to its Europe service.
  • Euroseabridge and Lisco cooperate.
  • ACL expects its best results of the year in the fourth quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen feels the impact of the merger with Wallenius.
  • CMC CGM orders 6500-TEU vessels.
Ports and Terminals
  • Nolan Gimpel of SSA International talks about some of the obstacles that can arise in taking over a newly privatised port.
Intermodal
  • Will the Trans-Siberian Route come out of the cold? The coordination committee is laying plans to improve service levels and reliability.
Aviation
  • Logistics from the carrier. Michael Steen of KLM air logistics describes his logistics strategy.
  • Emirates boosts service to Europe.
  • Swisscargo Service Guide for winter: combis replaced by Airbuses.
  • Virgin: cargo space to the Med, new flights to Chicago and Cape Town.
  • FedEx takes off for Shenzhen.
UK and Ireland
  • British Airways Cargo opens perishables centre at Heathrow.
  • Intermodal 99 (London, December 8-10, 1999) to be bigger than ever.
Africa and East Med
  • Ashdod to discontinue its cargo operations?
  • PAL expands South Africa-West Africa service.
Middle East
  • El Sokhna (Egypt): a new service port on the Red Sea.
  • 1000-ship mark early for the port of Khor Fakkan.
Asia
  • A major new container terminal is being planned for Shanghai.
  • Top ten Iata agents for 1998: India and Pakistan.
Americas
  • US ports to invest several billion dollars for improvements.
  • DoT selects American carriers for new services to France.
  • Focus on Brazilian ports: progress in spite of ongoing labour problems.
  • Brazil's airlines talk of merging. Taca launches new Peruvian airline.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Everyone is architect of his own fortune. The Fiata world congress in Dubai this year indicated that companies will have to continue finding ways of turning challenges into opportunities in the next millenium too.
Maritime
  • CP Ships optimistic. Canadian Pacific's maritime division looks forward to acceptable results for 1999.
  • Upgrade to Norsul's South American-Japan service.
  • Yangming and MOL improve their intra-Asian connections.
  • CSG goes trans-Pacific, and adds Med ports to its Europe service.
  • Euroseabridge and Lisco cooperate.
  • ACL expects its best results of the year in the fourth quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen feels the impact of the merger with Wallenius.
  • CMC CGM orders 6500-TEU vessels.
Ports and Terminals
  • Nolan Gimpel of SSA International talks about some of the obstacles that can arise in taking over a newly privatised port.
Intermodal
  • Will the Trans-Siberian Route come out of the cold? The coordination committee is laying plans to improve service levels and reliability.
Aviation
  • Logistics from the carrier. Michael Steen of KLM air logistics describes his logistics strategy.
  • Emirates boosts service to Europe.
  • Swisscargo Service Guide for winter: combis replaced by Airbuses.
  • Virgin: cargo space to the Med, new flights to Chicago and Cape Town.
  • FedEx takes off for Shenzhen.
UK and Ireland
  • British Airways Cargo opens perishables centre at Heathrow.
  • Intermodal 99 (London, December 8-10, 1999) to be bigger than ever.
Africa and East Med
  • Ashdod to discontinue its cargo operations?
  • PAL expands South Africa-West Africa service.
Middle East
  • El Sokhna (Egypt): a new service port on the Red Sea.
  • 1000-ship mark early for the port of Khor Fakkan.
Asia
  • A major new container terminal is being planned for Shanghai.
  • Top ten Iata agents for 1998: India and Pakistan.
Americas
  • US ports to invest several billion dollars for improvements.
  • DoT selects American carriers for new services to France.
  • Focus on Brazilian ports: progress in spite of ongoing labour problems.
  • Brazil's airlines talk of merging. Taca launches new Peruvian airline.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Everyone is architect of his own fortune. The Fiata world congress in Dubai this year indicated that companies will have to continue finding ways of turning challenges into opportunities in the next millenium too.
Maritime
  • CP Ships optimistic. Canadian Pacific's maritime division looks forward to acceptable results for 1999.
  • Upgrade to Norsul's South American-Japan service.
  • Yangming and MOL improve their intra-Asian connections.
  • CSG goes trans-Pacific, and adds Med ports to its Europe service.
  • Euroseabridge and Lisco cooperate.
  • ACL expects its best results of the year in the fourth quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen feels the impact of the merger with Wallenius.
  • CMC CGM orders 6500-TEU vessels.
Ports and Terminals
  • Nolan Gimpel of SSA International talks about some of the obstacles that can arise in taking over a newly privatised port.
Intermodal
  • Will the Trans-Siberian Route come out of the cold? The coordination committee is laying plans to improve service levels and reliability.
Aviation
  • Logistics from the carrier. Michael Steen of KLM air logistics describes his logistics strategy.
  • Emirates boosts service to Europe.
  • Swisscargo Service Guide for winter: combis replaced by Airbuses.
  • Virgin: cargo space to the Med, new flights to Chicago and Cape Town.
  • FedEx takes off for Shenzhen.
UK and Ireland
  • British Airways Cargo opens perishables centre at Heathrow.
  • Intermodal 99 (London, December 8-10, 1999) to be bigger than ever.
Africa and East Med
  • Ashdod to discontinue its cargo operations?
  • PAL expands South Africa-West Africa service.
Middle East
  • El Sokhna (Egypt): a new service port on the Red Sea.
  • 1000-ship mark early for the port of Khor Fakkan.
Asia
  • A major new container terminal is being planned for Shanghai.
  • Top ten Iata agents for 1998: India and Pakistan.
Americas
  • US ports to invest several billion dollars for improvements.
  • DoT selects American carriers for new services to France.
  • Focus on Brazilian ports: progress in spite of ongoing labour problems.
  • Brazil's airlines talk of merging. Taca launches new Peruvian airline.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Everyone is architect of his own fortune. The Fiata world congress in Dubai this year indicated that companies will have to continue finding ways of turning challenges into opportunities in the next millenium too.
Maritime
  • CP Ships optimistic. Canadian Pacific's maritime division looks forward to acceptable results for 1999.
  • Upgrade to Norsul's South American-Japan service.
  • Yangming and MOL improve their intra-Asian connections.
  • CSG goes trans-Pacific, and adds Med ports to its Europe service.
  • Euroseabridge and Lisco cooperate.
  • ACL expects its best results of the year in the fourth quarter.
  • Wilhelmsen feels the impact of the merger with Wallenius.
  • CMC CGM orders 6500-TEU vessels.
Ports and Terminals
  • Nolan Gimpel of SSA International talks about some of the obstacles that can arise in taking over a newly privatised port.
Intermodal
  • Will the Trans-Siberian Route come out of the cold? The coordination committee is laying plans to improve service levels and reliability.
Aviation
  • Logistics from the carrier. Michael Steen of KLM air logistics describes his logistics strategy.
  • Emirates boosts service to Europe.
  • Swisscargo Service Guide for winter: combis replaced by Airbuses.
  • Virgin: cargo space to the Med, new flights to Chicago and Cape Town.
  • FedEx takes off for Shenzhen.
UK and Ireland
  • British Airways Cargo opens perishables centre at Heathrow.
  • Intermodal 99 (London, December 8-10, 1999) to be bigger than ever.
Africa and East Med
  • Ashdod to discontinue its cargo operations?
  • PAL expands South Africa-West Africa service.
Middle East
  • El Sokhna (Egypt): a new service port on the Red Sea.
  • 1000-ship mark early for the port of Khor Fakkan.
Asia
  • A major new container terminal is being planned for Shanghai.
  • Top ten Iata agents for 1998: India and Pakistan.
Americas
  • US ports to invest several billion dollars for improvements.
  • DoT selects American carriers for new services to France.
  • Focus on Brazilian ports: progress in spite of ongoing labour problems.
  • Brazil's airlines talk of merging. Taca launches new Peruvian airline.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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