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February 9, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ports of LA, Long Beach handle record volumes
    Strong import growth from Asia boosted throughput at top two US ports last year
  • Taiwan shipyard seeks to diversify
  • Opening up India's coastal trade: govt may ask for reciprocality
  • Manila ferry firms stop operations
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Australia urged to allow foreign airlines into domestic market
    Proposal if adopted will result in dramatically reduced fares
  • European carrier in talks to buy PAL unit
  • China to stop commercial aircraft purchases this year
  • American Air flights cancelled due to dispute with pilots
  • South Pacific states set to create world's biggest air traffic control system
  • S Korean high-speed train to make trial run by year-end
Features
  • US seeks to end flight limits
    Change would enable start-up airlines to challenge established carriers, thus promoting airline competition

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ports of LA, Long Beach handle record volumes
    Strong import growth from Asia boosted throughput at top two US ports last year
  • Taiwan shipyard seeks to diversify
  • Opening up India's coastal trade: govt may ask for reciprocality
  • Manila ferry firms stop operations
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Australia urged to allow foreign airlines into domestic market
    Proposal if adopted will result in dramatically reduced fares
  • European carrier in talks to buy PAL unit
  • China to stop commercial aircraft purchases this year
  • American Air flights cancelled due to dispute with pilots
  • South Pacific states set to create world's biggest air traffic control system
  • S Korean high-speed train to make trial run by year-end
Features
  • US seeks to end flight limits
    Change would enable start-up airlines to challenge established carriers, thus promoting airline competition

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ports of LA, Long Beach handle record volumes
    Strong import growth from Asia boosted throughput at top two US ports last year
  • Taiwan shipyard seeks to diversify
  • Opening up India's coastal trade: govt may ask for reciprocality
  • Manila ferry firms stop operations
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Australia urged to allow foreign airlines into domestic market
    Proposal if adopted will result in dramatically reduced fares
  • European carrier in talks to buy PAL unit
  • China to stop commercial aircraft purchases this year
  • American Air flights cancelled due to dispute with pilots
  • South Pacific states set to create world's biggest air traffic control system
  • S Korean high-speed train to make trial run by year-end
Features
  • US seeks to end flight limits
    Change would enable start-up airlines to challenge established carriers, thus promoting airline competition

Sched Netweb site
  • FMC agrees to rule changes
  • Growth surge for reefer lines
  • Zim to launch 2nd Pacific route
  • 67 killed in pirate attacks
  • Samrat shines as Mumbai volumes slump
  • Sea-Land hurt by Asian slump
  • New York/New Jersey welcomes EVA
  • Sandford open London office
  • Lufthansa suspends Montreal freighter service
  • KLM posts loss

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 1999
  • CSX can't sell Sea-Land
  • Belgian Railways buy three Dutch companies
  • KNV in favour of road tolls
  • Premier is taking action against liars El Al disaster; El Al pilots complain about cancer
  • Fedex pilots ratify contract

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • For next Congress, trade is the issue
  • Shippers push unity on the West Coast
  • EU privacy rule threatens US economy
  • US growers fight plan to ease citrus import ban
  • EU suspends WTO panel probing Massachusetts' law
  • Union Pacific and Burlington Northern creating joint dispatching centers
  • FedEx will raise rates 2.8% on March 15
  • Southwest Assoc. of Rail Shippers elects new president
  • Greenbrier wins orders for 1,700 railcars worth $120 million
  • Canadian National says its merger with Illinois Central has Amtrak's blessing
  • Russia's Aeroflot makes a small 1998 profit
  • Roadway Express enhances its scheduled delivery service
Transportation
  • Transport index posted slight gain last week
  • Kuehne & Nagel to stay independent, Swiss paper says
Maritime
  • Hong Kong tries to end shipper, carrier fee dispute
  • Inchcape sells shipping unit for $78.4 million
  • Taiwan yard will diversify to thwart competition
  • Hamburg handles more containers, less total cargo
  • Proposed TACA successor to be filed with US, EU regulators this week
  • Family feud leaves CMA-CGM adrift
  • Maersk Tokyo undergoes repairs after deadly blast
  • Clinton picks ex-governor to fill 5th FMC spot

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • For next Congress, trade is the issue
  • Shippers push unity on the West Coast
  • EU privacy rule threatens US economy
  • US growers fight plan to ease citrus import ban
  • EU suspends WTO panel probing Massachusetts' law
  • Union Pacific and Burlington Northern creating joint dispatching centers
  • FedEx will raise rates 2.8% on March 15
  • Southwest Assoc. of Rail Shippers elects new president
  • Greenbrier wins orders for 1,700 railcars worth $120 million
  • Canadian National says its merger with Illinois Central has Amtrak's blessing
  • Russia's Aeroflot makes a small 1998 profit
  • Roadway Express enhances its scheduled delivery service
Transportation
  • Transport index posted slight gain last week
  • Kuehne & Nagel to stay independent, Swiss paper says
Maritime
  • Hong Kong tries to end shipper, carrier fee dispute
  • Inchcape sells shipping unit for $78.4 million
  • Taiwan yard will diversify to thwart competition
  • Hamburg handles more containers, less total cargo
  • Proposed TACA successor to be filed with US, EU regulators this week
  • Family feud leaves CMA-CGM adrift
  • Maersk Tokyo undergoes repairs after deadly blast
  • Clinton picks ex-governor to fill 5th FMC spot

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • For next Congress, trade is the issue
  • Shippers push unity on the West Coast
  • EU privacy rule threatens US economy
  • US growers fight plan to ease citrus import ban
  • EU suspends WTO panel probing Massachusetts' law
  • Union Pacific and Burlington Northern creating joint dispatching centers
  • FedEx will raise rates 2.8% on March 15
  • Southwest Assoc. of Rail Shippers elects new president
  • Greenbrier wins orders for 1,700 railcars worth $120 million
  • Canadian National says its merger with Illinois Central has Amtrak's blessing
  • Russia's Aeroflot makes a small 1998 profit
  • Roadway Express enhances its scheduled delivery service
Transportation
  • Transport index posted slight gain last week
  • Kuehne & Nagel to stay independent, Swiss paper says
Maritime
  • Hong Kong tries to end shipper, carrier fee dispute
  • Inchcape sells shipping unit for $78.4 million
  • Taiwan yard will diversify to thwart competition
  • Hamburg handles more containers, less total cargo
  • Proposed TACA successor to be filed with US, EU regulators this week
  • Family feud leaves CMA-CGM adrift
  • Maersk Tokyo undergoes repairs after deadly blast
  • Clinton picks ex-governor to fill 5th FMC spot

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Three African Conferences Plan to Introduce THCs
  • 7 Carriers Join Forces for South American Links
  • Seattle Reports New Records Both in Sea, Air Traffic
  • FedEx Pilots Ratify Labor Contract

urgente online pressweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 1999
  • El puerto de Castellón, el más informatizado de España
  • Renfe gasta más de 2.000 millones en un tren para el Xacobeo
  • Iberia envía un B-747 con ayuda humanitaria a Colombia
  • La Poste negocia con UPS y Federal Express su aliado internacional
  • KLM extiende sus alianzas regionales
  • Rusia quiere explotar las rutas polares
  • La web de Seat Ibiza, la mejor en español

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MbPT going for global consultancy on three container berths
  • Private sector gets green signal to export wheat
  • Zim to launch 2nd transpacific weekly service
  • Sembawang Shriram opens logistics centre in Chennai
  • Aflatoxin tests compulsory for g'nuts export to EU
  • IMC organises meet with SA trade mission on Feb. 15
  • Low pricing hits granite exports
  • Cochin International Airport homes in on Alpha for duty-free business
  • New gold scheme for banks soon
  • Inflation up
  • EPCG scheme threshold limit may be lowered for garment trade
  • Estonia keen on stronger trade ties with India
  • Israel woos Indian cos to agri expo
  • India to become petro-goods exporter
  • Gold policy needs review: RBI panel
  • Ministerial team to study successful airport corporatisation in S-E Asia
  • Phenol import catches DG's eye
  • DHL operations on Sundays too
  • Dynamic CFS offers two-way consolidation services
  • NTPC to negotiate with Gujarat Pipavav, Petronet for supply of LNG

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 1999
  • Shell with ambitious plans in Nigeria
  • Japan Energy and Showa Shell in discussions to merge refinery units
  • LUKoil to help increase Ventspils' oil export capacity

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Almoguera is Maersk's marketing manager
  • Asian crisis keeps bidders 'shy'
  • Sounds of silence cover Safmarine bids
  • Anti-dumping legislation could be our only protection
  • EU trade pact raises fears of a flood of cheap European imports
  • Conference zero-rates CAF
  • EU duty concessions will continue until new pact is finalised
  • Micor's Schwikkard explains 'unbundling'
  • 'Beware of the dangers of technology'
  • Talking turtle with IOL!
  • Hauliers grab value not tonnage from rail
  • New package guides exporter into new markets
  • Rohlig joins hands with software company to launch international trade programme
  • CT and Saldanha will pioneer new satellite ship tracking system
  • Miami forwarder wants distribution help in Africa
  • SCL offers special rates for cars and household effects on SA - Europe route
  • Spoornet takes decisive action to ward off criminals
  • New product finds the cause of damage
  • Plastic pallets reduce compensation claims
  • Damage-prevention measures adapt to any product
  • Cargo inspection pinpoints where goods were tampered with
  • Powerful data bases respond to new globalised client needs
  • Fast Forward's insurance offers customised premiums
  • ISO certification is a big step towards managing cargo risk
  • Ten tips to combat container theft
  • 'All we want is customers'
  • Portnet commits R34-m to port upgrades
  • 'Tell us now if Coega is not happening'
  • Port conference will focus on Coega and Maputo
  • PE's first freighter sounds warning bells over capacity squeeze
  • Saudi mission dates changed
  • Spoornet switches freight to user-friendly schedules

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 1999
  • Draft COGSA revision threatens international trade says BIMCO
    The most significant negative element of a draft revision of the U.S. Carruage of Goods by Sea Act would limit the right of commercial parties engaged in international maritime trade to contractually agree upon the most appropriate venue and applicable law for the resolution of disputes.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Inchcape Shipping Services goes on the attack after sale clinched
    Inchcape Shipping Services, the world's largest ship agency business, will undertake an agressive campaign to increase market share following its purchase by Electra Fleming, the venture capital firm, in a deal which is worth '47.5m ($77m).
  • Strintzis signs Hellenic deal
    AN emotional ceremony was held at Hellenic Shipyards yesterday as Greece's largest shipyard signed a landmark contract with Strintzis Lines to build the first of what is hoped to be a series of three passenger-vehicle ferries for the stocklisted operator.
  • Korea yards rocked by share sales
    AS the South Korean economy shows signs of bottoming out and returning to positive growth, foreign investors are selling shares in the country's major shipbuilders, since the yards' profitability is expected to deteriorate with the rising value of the won.
  • Steel exports decline as competition stunts demand
    South Korean steel mills are suffering from a drastic decline in overseas shipments of steel.
  • Decision day looms for P&I sector
    WITH the approach of the February 20 P&I renewal - the day on which the ice typically broke on the Baltic allowing seaborne trade to resume - many owners are contemplating whether to renew their P&I cover with a marine mutual or test the waters of a fixed premium facility.
  • Antwerp submits waste plan
    A proposal for a study which would look at how ports in the Flemish part of Belgium can deal with waste products has been submitted to the European Community.
  • Shippers back Brussels initiative on ship safety
    EUROPEAN shippers are pledging support for the European Commission's initiative to create an integrated database covering the world merchant fleet and are seeking ways of contributing to the project.
  • Freak Malta shunt
    The Russian vessel Zamoskvorechye lies in Malta's Grand Harbour after suffering aft damage in a freak accident involving three ships. While berthed she was in collision with the Messina vessel Jolly Giallo. The collision then knocked her onto the cargoship Lady Nancy.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 8, 1999
  • Mærsk in bid for control of Medcenter
    ADVANCED negotiations are said to be in progress regarding Mærsk Line's acquisition of a majority stake in Medcenter, the transhipment hub at Gioia Tauro.
  • Jacques Saade ejected from CMA-CGM
    JACQUES Saade has been forced to resign from his position as chairman of CMA-CGM after being placed under judicial control by a French court.
  • Inchcape goes for '47.5m
    INCHCAPE Shipping Services, the ship agency division of the shrinking UK-based group, has been sold to the private equity company Electra Fleming for '47.5m.
  • Germany bids to cut shipping tax
    GERMANY is to seek ways to further reduce the tax burden on shipping companies, according to junior transport minister Lothar Ibrugger.
  • Trasmed scraps fleet renewal plan
    SPANISH state controlled ferry operator Trasmediterranea is revising its $530m five-year fleet renovation programme launched late last year.
  • New ferry withdrawn from service
    MECHANICAL faults led to the withdrawal of the new NZ$106m ($58m) rail/cruise ferry Aratere last week after making only four runs on Tranz Rail's Cook Strait service.
  • Washington state seeks bids on six fast ferries
    WASHINGTON State Ferries has called for bids to build one passenger-only fast ferry with an option for five more.
  • IMO moves on piracy legislation
    THREE resolutions calling for improved legislation, better regional co-operation and less bureaucracy were passed at the end of the IMO's piracy seminar in Singapore last week.
  • EU backs Cargill's Continental deal
    BRUSSELS has approved Cargill's acquisition of Continental Grain's grain trading division, Commodities Marketing Group.
  • Australian watchdog investigates port row
    AUSTRALIA'S competition watchdog has entered a dispute which is threatening a A$30m ($19m) port development project at Newcastle.
  • Kværner 'about to sell division'
    KVÆRNER is rumoured to be about to sell its energy division and is to cut its debt by selling a number of contracts in three cruiseships in a major securitisation deal.
  • Wood chip carrier grounds on Oregon coast
    US COAST Guard officials are not sure why the Panamanian-flag wood chip carrier New Carissa went aground last week.
  • Filipino crew appeals for agency probe
    FILIPINO crewmen from a ship arrested for smuggling oil from Iraq have appealed to Philippine authorities to investigate the "improper" and "illegal" conduct of their crewing agency.
  • Weir rebuffs US bidder
    PUMP manufacturer Weir Group has rejected a '600m ($978m) bid from Texas-based Flowserve.
  • Wilton-Fijenoord employees go to court
    EMPLOYEES at Wilton-Fijenoord shiprepair yard have taken their dispute with owner Joep van den Nieuwenhuizen to the Company Court in Amsterdam.
  • Damen eyes De Schelde takeover
    DAMEN Shipyards of Gorinchem has received permission from the Dutch government to study the books of state-owned shipyard De Schelde of Vlissingen
  • UK refutes it is 'on the warpath' over spill claim
    THE UK government stated this morning that it is 'not on the warpath' with regard to compensation for the Sea Empress oil spill clean up.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Tristan Vieljeux à la présidence du groupe CMA-CGM
    Jacques Saade, qui a pris l'initiative de renoncer à ses mandats de président de CGM et de CMA, a présenté comme candidat à sa succession Tristan Vieljeux, qui sera donc élu très prochainement à ces fonctions.
  • Rouen a enregistré en 1998 son meilleur résultat depuis cinq ans
    En 1998, le trafic maritime du port de Rouen s'est élevé à 21,2 millions de tonnes, ce qui représente un gain de 6% par rapport à 1997. C'est le meilleur résultat enregistré depuis cinq ans. Il tient en particulier à la croissance générale des vracs et au développement de filières spécialisées comme les containers sur les lignes Nord/Sud, les produits forestiers et papetiers et les sucres.
  • Inchcape Shipping Service repris par Electra Fleming
    Ainsi que nous l'avions annoncé à la fin du mois de novembre dernier, le réseau d'agences maritimes "Inchcape Shipping Services" a été vendu au groupe d'investissement privé britannique Electra Fleming pour un montant de 47,5 millions de GBP, soit 2,77 milliards de BEF ou 68,89 millions d'EUR. Selon le nouveau propriétaire, le réseau restera tel quel et opérera sous le même nom avec la même organisation et le même management.
  • IATA organise une nouvelle conférence sur le Cargo Agency Agreement
    L'International Air Transport Association (IATA) organisera en mars prochain une nouvelle conférence consacrée au Cargo Agency Agreement (CAA), le contrat de base qui règle officiellement les rapports entre les compagnies aériennes et les expéditeurs de fret aérien. Le texte définitif sur lequel les compagnies aériennes devront se prononcer à l'occasion de la conférence reste néanmoins inacceptable aux yeux des expéditeurs. C'est ce que nous a confié notre compatriote Herman Donker, qui suit le dossier à différents les niveaux.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • ACCC, MUA to 'discuss' Newcastle
    The Maritime Union of Australia has indicated it is prepared to meet with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to discuss recent developments in the port of Newcastle.
    The commission wrote to the MUA last week seeking a meeting to discuss the dispute that has affected the Eastern Basin Distribution Centre, to which the union has responded advising that its national secretary, John Coombs, is interstate and not due to return to Sydney until Thursday.
    The fact that the vessel at the centre of this dispute, the Kapitan Betkhar, has been moved and is no longer being held up has taken some pressure off the need for a meeting to discuss the situation.
  • Anderson closes speeding loophole
    Operators of heavy vehicles registered under the Federal Interstate Registration Scheme can no longer rely on a 'loophole' in the law which allowed them to avoid the 'three-strikes-and-your-out' speeding regulations in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
    Transport Minister John Anderson announced on Sunday that vehicles egistered under FIRS were now liable to have their registrations suspended if they were caught speeding at more than 15kmh above speed limits, more than three times in three years.
    He said the government wanted to rule out any possibility that operators of FIRS vehicles could break speeding laws in the knowledge the states and territories could not suspend their vehicle's registrations.
  • Doulos - sailing the sea of cross-cultural understanding
    The world's oldest active ocean-going ship, the Doulos, visited Fremantle this week on another leg of a goodwill mission for the German non-profit charity organisation, Gute Bucher for Alle (GBA).
    GBA -- or Good Books for All -- bought the Doulos in the late 1970s to hold the world's largest floating book fair.
    The book fair is used as a tool for promoting cultural exchange with the vessel being staffed by a crew of 300 volunteers from 30 countries.
  • Lack of coordination "biggest hurdle": Telford
    There are too may ports in Australia, says divisional director of Toll Transport, Don Telford.
    Speaking on Survival Of Regional Ports In Australia at this week's Beyond The Waterfront Reforms conference in Melbourne, he said that to his reckoning there were 57 regional ports.
    He said these ports lacked supporting infrastructure with poor land facilities and rail and road connections, combined with no intermodal strategy.
    This meant low facility utilisation and no economies of scale because the ports were unable to justify modern cargo handling equipment and this led to inefficient cargo handling.
  • Ansett rejects freight sale story
    Ansett Australia yesterday described as "speculative" media reports that its door-to-door retail freight business has been sold to the Dutch-owned TNT Australia.
    In a statement, Ansett said the sale process for the loss-making door-to-door business was continuing. "No sale has been finalised," Ansett said. "Negotiations regarding the sale are continuing."
    The airline's statement came after an article in yesterday's Sydney Morning Herald and The Age which said TNT Australia had outbid Mayne Nickless for the operations. The article, quoting an industry source, said TNT was always seen as the frontrunner.
    It said Ansett paid out some redundancy packages to Ansett air freight staff last week and that part of the sale deal was a condition that the freight was still carried on Ansett aircraft.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization predicts this
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
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
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
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%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
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%
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INSTITUTIONS
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
RIVER TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› 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
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
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
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
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
TRUCKING
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
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
Accelleron revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Baden
Net profit up +63.1%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new ship Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line
Trieste
It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
In 2024 d'Amico International Shipping recorded a decline in time charter revenues
Luxembourg
-7.6% decline on the previous record year
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