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BRIEFS
March 6, 1999
Sched Netweb site
  • Carriers to enforce rate hike
  • K Line Australia gets P&O Ports nod
  • Barges rack up big figures
  • New feeder line launched
  • Sea-Land adjusts Montreal / North Europe service
  • New post-Panamax container vessel for AP Moller
  • DNATA starts work on Dubai logistics centre
  • TNT in Milan swoop
  • European logistics outfit created by DCA/Lane
  • NFC profits increase 16 pc
  • Danzas gets official title
  • More flights from Dragonair
  • Emirates unveils Euro package for Airbuses
  • Amtran to secure deal

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 5, 1999
  • Drop in Deutsche Bahn cargo
  • Bigger volume, but still loss for NS Cargo
  • Shippers again want Europe-Asia price rise
  • Hundred million dollar investment in Antwerp
  • Interesting edition research web publication
  • The Netherlands well suited for drugs transport
  • United Airlines to build in Chicago

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Experts warn of Y2K trade upheaval
  • FastShip setting fast course, but financing still is a challenge
  • Railroad shippers still caught in a Mexican standoff
  • Automation nemesis will bug brokers at meeting
  • Emery Worldwide buying Walsh Western International's ocean and air business
  • German companies present plan for $530M Argentina high-speed rail project
  • FAA says US air travel will be safe on New Year's Day...
  • ...but Asia-Pacific flights will be cut by one-third in fear of Y2K problems
  • South Carolina Trucking Association asks for higher fines on speeding truckers
  • Chinese police nab 20 pirates for killing sailors
  • Ugandan investment minister sacked for making air cargo deal
Transportation
  • EU vows: No deal on hush kits
  • Express-package firms ask Congress for postal reform
  • 'Ugly duckling' Ferrosur rail weighs its growth potential
  • A Redwood grows in Mexico
  • Air forwarders' roles merging, are the associations?
  • New firms see room to deliver in battle over Web goods
Maritime
  • Federal funds considered for dredging
  • Germany's planned fuel ecotax called detriment to competitiveness
  • Ukraine bottlenecks threaten to drop grain exports at three ports
  • US carriers working to boost Canada shipments
  • Life of NCBFAA's reilly: keeping a lower-case profile
  • Paper industry hopes for lower shipping rates
  • Ocean forwarder certificate is more than status symbol
  • Shippers told: Pull together for best deal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Experts warn of Y2K trade upheaval
  • FastShip setting fast course, but financing still is a challenge
  • Railroad shippers still caught in a Mexican standoff
  • Automation nemesis will bug brokers at meeting
  • Emery Worldwide buying Walsh Western International's ocean and air business
  • German companies present plan for $530M Argentina high-speed rail project
  • FAA says US air travel will be safe on New Year's Day...
  • ...but Asia-Pacific flights will be cut by one-third in fear of Y2K problems
  • South Carolina Trucking Association asks for higher fines on speeding truckers
  • Chinese police nab 20 pirates for killing sailors
  • Ugandan investment minister sacked for making air cargo deal
Transportation
  • EU vows: No deal on hush kits
  • Express-package firms ask Congress for postal reform
  • 'Ugly duckling' Ferrosur rail weighs its growth potential
  • A Redwood grows in Mexico
  • Air forwarders' roles merging, are the associations?
  • New firms see room to deliver in battle over Web goods
Maritime
  • Federal funds considered for dredging
  • Germany's planned fuel ecotax called detriment to competitiveness
  • Ukraine bottlenecks threaten to drop grain exports at three ports
  • US carriers working to boost Canada shipments
  • Life of NCBFAA's reilly: keeping a lower-case profile
  • Paper industry hopes for lower shipping rates
  • Ocean forwarder certificate is more than status symbol
  • Shippers told: Pull together for best deal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Experts warn of Y2K trade upheaval
  • FastShip setting fast course, but financing still is a challenge
  • Railroad shippers still caught in a Mexican standoff
  • Automation nemesis will bug brokers at meeting
  • Emery Worldwide buying Walsh Western International's ocean and air business
  • German companies present plan for $530M Argentina high-speed rail project
  • FAA says US air travel will be safe on New Year's Day...
  • ...but Asia-Pacific flights will be cut by one-third in fear of Y2K problems
  • South Carolina Trucking Association asks for higher fines on speeding truckers
  • Chinese police nab 20 pirates for killing sailors
  • Ugandan investment minister sacked for making air cargo deal
Transportation
  • EU vows: No deal on hush kits
  • Express-package firms ask Congress for postal reform
  • 'Ugly duckling' Ferrosur rail weighs its growth potential
  • A Redwood grows in Mexico
  • Air forwarders' roles merging, are the associations?
  • New firms see room to deliver in battle over Web goods
Maritime
  • Federal funds considered for dredging
  • Germany's planned fuel ecotax called detriment to competitiveness
  • Ukraine bottlenecks threaten to drop grain exports at three ports
  • US carriers working to boost Canada shipments
  • Life of NCBFAA's reilly: keeping a lower-case profile
  • Paper industry hopes for lower shipping rates
  • Ocean forwarder certificate is more than status symbol
  • Shippers told: Pull together for best deal

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Shippers Counter Conference's Rate Hike Attempt
  • COSCO to Join Transpacific Stabilization Pact
  • Nissin Expands LCL Network with 30 More Points
  • JIT to Start Kobe/Shanghai Operation

urgente online pressweb site
MARCH 5, 1999
  • La Comisión endurece el examen para mercanc'as peligrosas
  • Eurobus inicia hoy la ruta Algeciras-Irún
  • Festival de Cruceros encarga los dos buques a Chantiers de l'Atlantique
  • Lufthansa, dispuesta a ser una de las primeras aerolíneas en España
  • La Comisión advierte a Italia por la estación ferroviaria de Bolonia
  • America West no desea ser comprada por United Airlines
  • Pratt&Whitney pondrá los motores para los aviones de UPS

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 5, 1999
  • US: reduced refinery runs expected for March
  • Crude rallies again - but for how long?
  • 1999 International Oil Spill Conference; On-Water Demonstration

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 1999
  • GD bid for NNS hits political problems
    In today's Washington Post,Tim Smart reports industry and government officials as saying that General Dynamics Corp.'s unsolicited $2 billion bid for Newport News Shipbuilding has run into significant political opposition that could doom the deal.
  • Hong Kong plans to slash fees and grow its ship registry
    The tonnage of Hong Kong registered ships is expected to increase from the current 6.2 million tons to 10 million in the next three years
  • Noble Affiliates to develop gas field offshore Ecuador
    A wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Noble Affiliates, Inc. Ardmore, Okla., intends to commence the development of the Amistad gas field offshore Ecuador.
  • Costa shopping for possible huge conversions
    Costa Crociere is considering increasing the 55,000 gt sisterships Costa Classica and Costa Romantica to some 75,000 gt.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Three-way settlement over Haven
    THE UK Club has paid an ex gratia "sweetener" to clinch a deal with the Italian government that draws a line under the long-running pollution dispute over the Haven tanker disaster.
  • WTO to meet on banana dispute
    A SPECIAL meeting of the World Trade Organisation's general council will meet on Monday to discuss the escalating row between the US and Europe over banana imports.
  • Japan shipyards downgrade their financial expectations
    SHIPYARD and heavy machinery makers Hitachi Zosen and Kawasaki Heavy have disclosed that they expect to report net losses in the current year to March 31.
  • Changes benefit DFDS
    A STRONG improvement in operating profit on DFDS's passenger shipping activities in 1998 contributed to what the company termed a "very satisfactory" ordinary net profit of DKr291m ($43.4m), up from DKr239m in 1997.
  • State aid row hits Brittany Ferries result
    FERRY operator Brittany Ferries saw net profits slump from FFr84m ($14.2m) to FFr10.2m in the financial year ended September 30 after deciding to provide against aid of FFr150m received from the French state which the European Commission is disputing.
  • Windjammer occupancy at 100% despite Fantome hurricane loss
    Windjammer Barefoot Cruises has rebounded from the tragic loss of sailing ship Fantome last year.
  • Philippines in new pledge on white list
    Philippine president Joseph Estrada has assured the country's manning industry that the government will comply with the Standards for Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1995 convention.
  • Kuwait Oil Tanker
    Following almost a year of offshore modification and conversion market work at Verolme Botlek's 405 m by 90 m graving dock, the facility has once again turned to general shiprepair work. One of the first contracts was Kuwait Oil Tanker Co's 284,890 dwt Al Samidoon, the first VLCC drydocked in Rotterdam for a number of years.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 5, 1999
  • US threatens banana trade retaliation
  • New Carissa's captain refuses to testify
  • Japan protests against US reform act
  • Seaboard boosts US/South America route
  • Scientists urge ports to act on pollution
  • Indian insurance bill modified
  • Canada penalises foreign steel imports
  • India ends diesel import contracts
  • Birka Line wins court case over damages
  • DFDS satisfied with year's result
  • Bremen calls for research into ship washing
  • MCA detains vessel despite flag certificate
  • Hitachi Zosen plans internal structural changes
  • Ship sinks after taking on water for second time

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
MARCH 5, 1999
  • Anvers veut s'attacher deux grands clients par des terminaux dédiés
    "Nous avons voulu créer un contrepoids au caractère extrêmement volatile des armements, qui les fait régulièrement changer de port. De plus, les méga-armements déterminent de plus en plus les flux de trafic", a déclaré l'échevin du port Leo Delwaide. Afin de s'attacher ces armements, l'Entreprise portuaire a décidé d'opter pour des terminaux dédiés, option encore rejetée il y a quelques années à peine. Cela s'est à présent traduit dans les faits pour l'armement MSC, le plus grand client du port puisqu'il génère 25% du trafic containérisé global à Anvers, et ce sera bientôt le cas pour CP Ships, le deuxième client du port.
  • Johnson Controls maintient son alliance avec Ewals pour de nouveaux projets logistiques
    Le constructeur de composants automobiles Johnson Controls a quasiment achevé la construction d'une nouvelle usine en Slovaquie, dans la ville de Martin. Cette usine produira les housses des sièges de plusieurs modèles de Renault. Ewals Cargo Care se chargera du volet logistique. En été, Johnson entamera la construction des sièges automobiles pour la VW Polo, qui sera assemblée à partir de cette date à Bratislava au lieu de Pampelone. Ewals assurera là aussi le volet logistique de l'opération.
  • EWS/Amtrak: comment redynamiser le transport ferroviaire de marchandises...
    En 1993, le transport ferroviaire de marchandises était, du point de vue du tonnage, quasi moribond en Grande-Bretagne (en fait, le secteur était éminemment profitable et remplissait les caisses de l'Etat...), ou du moins limité aux secteurs traditionnels comme le charbon, les minerais et les produits métalliques. En quelques années, le nouvel opérateur EWS est parvenu à renverser la vapeur, avec une croissance de 60% en trois ans (dont seulement 10% proviennent d'acquisitions). EWS aen effet trouvé de nouvelles niches: produits de consommation et manufacturés et toute la gamme des produits intermodaux, non seulement dans le shortsea mais bientôt aussi dans le deepsea.
  • La Poste pourrait racheter Extand à Géodis
    La Poste française a entamé des négociations avec le groupe Géodis en vue de racheter Extand, sa division de distribution de colis express, indique la presse française. C'est une nouvelle péripétie dans la lutte acharnée que se livrent plusieurs postes européennes pour se renforcer dans le transport express et la logistique et faire ainsi face à la libéralisation annoncée de la distribution de courrier.

Marine Linkweb site
MARCH 4, 1999
  • Y2K Takes Center Stage At IMO
    The United Nations is to be presented with a Year 2000 code of practice for the maritime industry aimed at minimizing the risk of ships colliding with each other or crashing into ports come January 1, 2000. "The code of practice could be presented to theUnited Nations as early as tomorrow," U.S. Coast Guard rear admiral George Naccara said last week. Naccara, the USCG's chief information officer, told the United Nations late last year of the need for the maritime industry to ready itself for possible Y2K disruptions. A consequence of the admiral's speech was a two day meeting this week of representatives from 16 international maritime associations aimed at hammering out a global consensus.
  • Drybulk Rates: Upward Momentum Maintained In Asia
    Asian grain cargo rates have maintained an upward momentum as demand increased on a seasonal swing after the Chinese lunar new year . Freight rates for Panamax-class grain vessels between the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Japan were quoted in Asia at $16.21 perton on Thursday, up from $15.89 a week ago.
  • High Speed Ferry Hits Quay Wall
    A high-speed ferry carrying almost 400 people crashed into a quay wall while docking in Dun Laoghaire harbor near Dublin. Emergency services, including a helicopter and a life boat, were called but all 396 passengers and crew were able to disembark from the Stena Line vessel Explorer safely without assistance. Damage included a hole on the starboard (right) side of the ship abovethe waterline and the possibility of another hole beneath the waterline.
  • Labor Harmony In Two Hours
    Canada's St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. reportedly reached contract agreements with supervisors and workers after less than two weeks of negotiations.
  • Ship Delays Outside Israel
    Dozens of ships were reported to be stranded outside of Israel's Ashdod and Haifa ports on Thursday as a dockworkers' slowdown caused a sharp increase in unloading times.
  • Vickers Looks Positive
    Having jettisoned the luxury car business, among others, last year, Vickers Plc has made marine business its focus and is optimistic about its future. In a statement Vickers Chief Executive Baron Buysse said last year had been a momentous one which saw Vickers exit from luxury cars, close a tank plant in Leeds, northern England and decide to make marine its key core business. He said 1998 is a landmarkyear in the development of Vickers. The marine business will be aided by the prospective Norwegian acquisition of Ulstein Holding ASA, which reportedly will be completed in months.
  • Simplified Certifications
    A harmonized system of surveys and certification covering international shipping regulations will enter force on February 3, 2000, the IMO. The system will -- in essence -- mean that ships should no longer have to go into a port or repair yard for a survey required by one convention shortly after doing so for other regulations, the United Nations organization for maritime affairssaid in a statement.
  • "Wrong Way" Ship Garners Fines For Captain
    A ship's captain was reportedly fined for taking his vessel the wrong way up a traffic lane in the Dover Straits. The Swedishcaptain of the 15,200 dwt Bahamian registered refrigerated fruit carrier Winter Star was fined $16,000 plus about $3,000 costs by Sittingbourne and Faversham magistrates in Kent.
  • Weinstein Takes The Helm In New York
    James Weinstein was sworn in as a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey on Wednesday.
  • ESCO Holdings Takes 100% of Estonian Shipping
    ESCO Holdings Ltd. has reportedly assumed full ownership of the Estonian Shipping Company with a 300 million kroon purchase of the Estonian state's remaining 30 percent holding.
  • Tanker Owners Voice Panama Flag Quality Concerns
    Intertanko has reportedly become the latest shipping organization to voice concerns about the Panamanian shipping register's quality standards.
  • Shell's Argentine Assets Frozen After Oil Spill
    A judge has reportedly frozen the Argentinian assets of Royal Dutch/Shell Group and Schiffahrts-Gessellschaft MS Primus mbH & Co. for a total $60 million after ships from the two companies collided last month causing an oil spill in the River Plate.
  • Brazil Trade Flow Reverse Affects Shipping Routes
    Transroll Navegacao SA is reportedly considering port call changes to take account of the reverse in trade flows caused by the country's devaluation.
  • Americana To Drop Ivaran Lines Name, Cut Costs
    In an operations overhaul, the Americana Ships cargo service put together last year will reportedly cut costs by up to $70 million in 1999 and in April will drop the established Ivaran Lines name,.
  • DFDS Transport Eyes Nordic Firms For Acquisition
    DFDS Transport has reportedly embarked on an expansion strategy to strengthen its position in the Nordic markets.
  • South Korean Shipbuilding Orders Up Sharply
    New orders for South Korean ships reportedly rose 53.4 percent to 698,634 GT for 13 vessels in the first two months of this year.
  • Nigeria Passes Deep Offshore Oil Decree
    Nigeria's military government reportedly passed a decree fixing terms for exploiting deep offshore oil concessions, which oil firms have been waiting for to develop oilfields in deep waters.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Leghorn
The documentation requested by the company has been sent to Terminal Investment Limited
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
The purpose is to detect, avoid, deter, delay and report attacks and incidents on ships.
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%
In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%
Hamburg
New historical record of containers transported by the fleet
The OPS also serves to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port
The OPS also serves to charge the batteries of ships while they are in port
Brussels
The ferry companies remind us of this by highlighting the need to have an adequate supply of electricity.
The extension of the EU ETS to the maritime transport sector has not brought about significant changes in the shipping market
Brussels
This is stated in a report adopted by the European Commission, which found no evidence of tendencies towards evasion or avoidance of the law
In February, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -4.2%
Barcelona
Containers down -4.2% due to -18.8% reduction in transhipped boxes
Complaint filed for fraud and corruption against Bolloré Group
Paris
Allegations relating to activities carried out in the context of logistics and port operations in Africa sold in 2022
US FMC surveys seven major global maritime corridors
Washington
Federal agency threatens to ban Panamanian-flagged ships from US ports
Last year, freight traffic in German ports began to grow again (+2.3%)
Wiesbaden
It is still lower than the pre-Covid level, as is container traffic alone which amounted to 13.3 million TEU (+4.9%)
BIMCO: The application of specific port charges to Chinese ships calling at the US will prove a disaster for the American economy
London
The impact of the proposed measures on China's dominance in shipbuilding is highly uncertain
Federagenti hopes for greater involvement of global financial groups in logistics, ports and infrastructure
Rome
Pessina: necessary to make the leap in quality
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
Accelleron revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Baden
Net profit up +63.1%
Fincantieri has delivered the new ship Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line
Trieste
It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons.
The tender for the first lot of the new electricity distribution network in the port of La Spezia has started
The Spice
Intervention worth 36.9 million euros
In 2024 d'Amico International Shipping recorded a decline in time charter revenues
Luxembourg
-7.6% decline on the previous record year
Global Ports Holding's port terminals handled record cruise traffic in 2024
Istanbul
The company's revenue increased by +21%
In the first two months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.7%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
The latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer shows a variable trend towards good
Geneva
Trasportounito will propose a national haulage ban from March 31st
Rome
Longo: from the Ministry evanescent and contentless answers
The introduction of ESG standards represents a profound transformation for port companies
Rome
Attica Reports Record Revenue and Operating Performance in 2024
Athens
Profits down due to costs of merger with Anek and purchase of emission allowances
Man arrested in investigation into collision between Solong and Stena Immaculate
Southampton
The charge is manslaughter due to gross negligence
Beijing: Measures to revive US shipbuilding industry won't work
Beijing
New duties and tariffs - the government underlines - are harmful for both parties
Messina Gets $50M Funding to Support Full Container Investment
Genoa
Agreement with BPER Banca and Banca Popolare di Sondrio
The tanker Sounion attacked in August in the Red Sea has passed through the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Collision between two ships near the port of Hull
Southampton / Jacksonville / Rotterdam
Fires broke out on both units
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