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January 12, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Activists board ship in first ever S'pore protest
    Greenpeace claims P&O Nedlloyd-owned boxship is "toxic"
  • Taiwan makes new pitch on China sailings
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways pilot could not see runway before jetliner crashed
    Cockpit voice recording confirmed pilot had complained of poor visibility
  • EU unveils US$34m plan to help Asia to improve air safety
  • DaimlerChrysler confident of staying as leader
  • Honda chief says it will maintain independence
  • Estrada suspends air terminal project
Features
  • Balancing risk and reliability
    ABS supports the bedrocks of Safety, Quality and Environment -- ISM, ISO 9000 and the new ISO 14000
Columns
  • Ships have to sail both ways and profit counts

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Activists board ship in first ever S'pore protest
    Greenpeace claims P&O Nedlloyd-owned boxship is "toxic"
  • Taiwan makes new pitch on China sailings
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways pilot could not see runway before jetliner crashed
    Cockpit voice recording confirmed pilot had complained of poor visibility
  • EU unveils US$34m plan to help Asia to improve air safety
  • DaimlerChrysler confident of staying as leader
  • Honda chief says it will maintain independence
  • Estrada suspends air terminal project
Features
  • Balancing risk and reliability
    ABS supports the bedrocks of Safety, Quality and Environment -- ISM, ISO 9000 and the new ISO 14000
Columns
  • Ships have to sail both ways and profit counts

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Activists board ship in first ever S'pore protest
    Greenpeace claims P&O Nedlloyd-owned boxship is "toxic"
  • Taiwan makes new pitch on China sailings
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways pilot could not see runway before jetliner crashed
    Cockpit voice recording confirmed pilot had complained of poor visibility
  • EU unveils US$34m plan to help Asia to improve air safety
  • DaimlerChrysler confident of staying as leader
  • Honda chief says it will maintain independence
  • Estrada suspends air terminal project
Features
  • Balancing risk and reliability
    ABS supports the bedrocks of Safety, Quality and Environment -- ISM, ISO 9000 and the new ISO 14000
Columns
  • Ships have to sail both ways and profit counts

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Activists board ship in first ever S'pore protest
    Greenpeace claims P&O Nedlloyd-owned boxship is "toxic"
  • Taiwan makes new pitch on China sailings
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways pilot could not see runway before jetliner crashed
    Cockpit voice recording confirmed pilot had complained of poor visibility
  • EU unveils US$34m plan to help Asia to improve air safety
  • DaimlerChrysler confident of staying as leader
  • Honda chief says it will maintain independence
  • Estrada suspends air terminal project
Features
  • Balancing risk and reliability
    ABS supports the bedrocks of Safety, Quality and Environment -- ISM, ISO 9000 and the new ISO 14000
Columns
  • Ships have to sail both ways and profit counts

Sched Netweb site
  • New sea freight rates on cards
  • Jinzhou port commences 2nd phase development
  • Pusan on the up and up
  • Mainland's rail expansion
  • P&O Ports looks to increase South African ties
  • Coming out smelling of roses
  • Cargolux to operate at Shanghai
  • EVA shows profit
  • Carriers under renewed pressure in 1999
  • Wurth could face fine

Cargowebweb site
JANUARY 11, 1999
  • Partnerships for ASG in France and Germany
  • Manufacturer of Trust computer supplies builds European distribution center
  • Banana contract Maersk
  • Trade union wants shares for ECT employees
  • Radio station reports police speed checks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs argues for respect at High Court
  • E-shoppers choose cheaper shipping over speedy delivery
  • Manugistics shows the weak link in the supply chain
  • High-profile lobbying effort expected as rail shippers meet in capital in March
  • Are US importers of Asian goods getting a fair deal?
  • Rep. Archer sees Congress passing fast-track legislation by April
  • American Freightways to begin serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey
  • Consolidated Freightways says its El Paso terminal is now ISO-certified
  • FAA issues final rules on 727 cargo decks
  • Xerox Corp. renews heavyweight air cargo pact with BAX Global
  • Canada's VIA Rail changes sales commission policy to boost travel agents
Transportation
  • Ex-Boeing chief buys rival craft
  • Mergers drop rail profits for 1998
  • US, Britain agree to resume air talks
  • NTSB calls for wiring inspections on MD-11s
  • Canadian farmers losing millions to grain handling flaws
Maritime
  • Barge firms face trial over fired pilots
  • Pakistani crew healthy, happy thanks to US
  • Global ship order book rose in third quarter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs argues for respect at High Court
  • E-shoppers choose cheaper shipping over speedy delivery
  • Manugistics shows the weak link in the supply chain
  • High-profile lobbying effort expected as rail shippers meet in capital in March
  • Are US importers of Asian goods getting a fair deal?
  • Rep. Archer sees Congress passing fast-track legislation by April
  • American Freightways to begin serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey
  • Consolidated Freightways says its El Paso terminal is now ISO-certified
  • FAA issues final rules on 727 cargo decks
  • Xerox Corp. renews heavyweight air cargo pact with BAX Global
  • Canada's VIA Rail changes sales commission policy to boost travel agents
Transportation
  • Ex-Boeing chief buys rival craft
  • Mergers drop rail profits for 1998
  • US, Britain agree to resume air talks
  • NTSB calls for wiring inspections on MD-11s
  • Canadian farmers losing millions to grain handling flaws
Maritime
  • Barge firms face trial over fired pilots
  • Pakistani crew healthy, happy thanks to US
  • Global ship order book rose in third quarter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs argues for respect at High Court
  • E-shoppers choose cheaper shipping over speedy delivery
  • Manugistics shows the weak link in the supply chain
  • High-profile lobbying effort expected as rail shippers meet in capital in March
  • Are US importers of Asian goods getting a fair deal?
  • Rep. Archer sees Congress passing fast-track legislation by April
  • American Freightways to begin serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey
  • Consolidated Freightways says its El Paso terminal is now ISO-certified
  • FAA issues final rules on 727 cargo decks
  • Xerox Corp. renews heavyweight air cargo pact with BAX Global
  • Canada's VIA Rail changes sales commission policy to boost travel agents
Transportation
  • Ex-Boeing chief buys rival craft
  • Mergers drop rail profits for 1998
  • US, Britain agree to resume air talks
  • NTSB calls for wiring inspections on MD-11s
  • Canadian farmers losing millions to grain handling flaws
Maritime
  • Barge firms face trial over fired pilots
  • Pakistani crew healthy, happy thanks to US
  • Global ship order book rose in third quarter

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • UK to Ban Timber Imports from China
  • ACL Accepts Payment Both in Euro and Old Currency
  • Deutsche to Acquire Italian Parcel Service Provider

urgente online pressweb site
  • Iberia pone servicio de limusina en Madrid para los pasajeros intercontinentales
  • Danzas consolida su presencia en Hungría con Danubiasped
  • Japan Airlines vende los billetes por Internet para abaratar precios
  • El Parlamento Europeo pide un estudio sobre estructuras portuarias
  • DHL adquiere el 51 por ciento de Colitel
  • Curso sobre "cómo prevenir los daños en el transporte"

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Govt to make E-commerce, EDI, bar coding mandatory soon
  • ICD-Nagpur enters 3rd year; plans to expand
  • Gladstone first loss adjuster to be ISO 9002 certified
  • Foreign dredgers now need no licence to operate in Indian waters
  • Bank strike today
  • American envoy optimistic on investment flow to India
  • Ficci moots 'safeguard duty' against dumping
  • First software unit at CEPZ soon
  • Draft Ninth Plan cleared
  • Cotton yarn export limit may be fixed soon
  • Vizag airport set for upgradation
  • Inco Mechel offers Bombardier's Sea-doo range of jetskis
  • Sidbi fund to help Indian software industry
  • Inflation falls
  • 21 firms bid for Panvel bypass
  • Pakistan posts Rs 3 bn deficit in bilateral trade with India
  • Swraj Paul warns against commerce without morality
  • FCI procures less rice at 5.7 m tonnes
  • Coimbatore road project gets Rs 15 crore
  • People & Placements

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 11, 1999
  • China to shut 25,800 coal mines by end of year
  • No problems in Durban

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Hellmann joins forces with major German group
  • SAECS rejigs and puts CT first
  • See FTW's improved new Easifinder
  • Euro slides in gracefully
  • Thea pockets surprise R1000 bonus
  • 'Tighten your belts as the new year approaches'
  • Cape Town company sets up help service for exporters
  • Danish interests tie into new forwarding company
  • Depot to depot export service opens on SA - Moz route
  • 'Weigh boxes before breaking the seal to prevent theft'
  • Aussie bans bark
  • 'MarineServe is no lightweight'
  • SARS zero-rates livestock as VAT import tax takes effect in BLNS countries
  • Swisscargo looks at time-definite options
  • Coastwatch vessels take on fishy new image
  • Logistics company fulfils boyhood dream for ex-school principal
  • Separate divisions will offer airfreight and courier options
  • Cluver takes top Capespan post
  • MSC's new City Deep park moves into top gear
  • New managers at E&B
  • Shippers give Portnet the thumbs up after busier than expected festive season
  • Speculation continues as industry awaits news of Safmarine sale
  • MITB workshop will outline practical impact of new training legislation
  • Safmarine's Nicholls takes top student prize
  • CSIR to host int'l port conference
  • Export 'bible' hits the shelves
  • 'Golden' winner
  • JCCI export course begins in February
  • CSS sheds 'co-operative' shackles and broadens its service spectrum
  • CT breaks records
  • Deutsche Post joins forces with Danzas
  • Mission will visit Australia in April
  • New crane can move 20 boxes an hour at CT combi terminal
  • Ugandan dry port will facilitate SA - East Africa rail link
  • Zim rail quotes in dollars to beat currency problems
  • SARS calls for input on electronic payment and receipts
  • Air express growth dips
  • Harare transport company sets up SA subsidiary
  • Durban theft syndicates reap lean Christmas pickings
  • Find out how to survive in 1999
  • Standardised fruit packaging is 'old hat' in SA as Sweden launches first interlocking box
  • Local clearance will cut down border delays
  • Status will launch Europe service in April
  • 6600 teu Sofie Maersk arrives

Marine Logweb site
  • Liberian flag row escalates
    Shipowners can probably kiss goodby to any hopes of a smooth transition in the administration of the Liberian register at the end of this year.
    The International Trust Company of Liberia (ITC), today revealed that it and its affiliates ( including International Registries, Inc.which currently manages the Liberian maritime program,has filed suit, in Federal District Court in Delaware, against Liberian International Ship and Corporate Register, the entity appointed by the Liberian government to manage its maritime and corporate programs from the start of the year 2000.
  • Atlantic Dry Dock to use floating dock "Sustain"
    More on the Atlantic Dry Dock Corp. contrac that will see it establish facilities capable of dry-docking CG, DD, DDG, and FFG class vessels in the Jacksonville, Fla., area.
    The contract will provide the floating dock "Sustain,"which will be available for commercial as well as Navy ships, and will begin this summer, after Atlantic completes its facility preparation.
  • Halter bags another T-AGS
    Halter Marine Group, Inc., Gulfport, Miss.has been awarded a $53.6 million U. S. Navy contract to build a T-AGS 60 class oceanographic research ship.
  • Todd Pacific set to launch power barge
    This Saturday, January 9, 1999 Todd Pacific Shipyards will launch the Margarita, a 70-megawatt power barge, that will provide Nicaraguan communities with much needed electricity.
  • Aker Maritime to upgrade North Sea platform
    Aker Maritime is to upgrade Statoil's Gullfaks C platform in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea to enable gas production to be doubled.
  • Jerry Smith confirmed as Chief Operating Officer of new Liberian franchisee
    Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry has confirmed that Jeremy M. Smith has joined it as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Atlantic Dry Dock to set up Navy drydocking facilities in Jacksonville
    Atlantic Dry Dock Corp., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $8,138,704 fixed-price contract to establish facilities capable of dry-docking CG, DD, DDG, and FFG class vessels in the Jacksonville, Fla., area.
  • Tampa-Yucatan ferry service fails
    American Viking Lines has ended ferry service between Tampa and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Taca successor gets green light
    A new conference covering the transatlantic trades could be in place within a few weeks following commitment to join from most of the carriers that operate container services between Europe and the US.
  • Writs fly as Liberia register row hots up
    IN a dramatic escalation of the continuing war over the Liberian register, International Registries Inc (IRI) has filed a lawsuit against Liberia International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR), its designated successor as register manager.
  • Fyffes targets fresh acquisitions
    FYFFES, one of Europe's top produce companies, plans to power ahead with fresh corporate deals, hard on the heels of its success in negotiating a half share in the European supplier of the Cape and Outspan brands.
  • Slight rate recovery lifts Essar fortunes
    ESSAR Shipping, part of the diversified Mumbai-based Essar group, has registered a net profit of Rs102m ($2.35m) during the third quarter of the 1998-99 financial year, writes our India Correspondent.
  • IHI marks time as Asian currencies gain strength
    "With the freight market so low and a stronger yen, we cannot be very comfortable," admitted an official with Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) in a revealing insight into the pressures that are currently mounting on some of the world's leading shipbuilders.
  • Indonesia to revoke Vat on shipping
    IN a boost to the dwindling competitiveness of Indonesia's international shipping activities, president B J Habibie's government has fulfilled its promise to revoke a 10% value-added tax on shipping-related businesses.
  • Pilots lobby over Panama Canal safety
    REPRESENTATIVES from the Panama Canal Pilots' Association will face the industry and the press in London today to express their concerns over changes to safety regulations which the Canal Commission is planning to implement this year.
  • Greenpeace seeks scrap ban after deaths
    THE recent tragedy at the Alang shipbreaking yard in Gujarat, when six labourers and their contractor lost their lives due to asphyxiation, has roused the anger of environmental lobbyist Greenpeace.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 11, 1999
  • IRI sues LISCR over 'campaign to undermine' ITC
    IRI is suing the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR), the body that is to take over administration of the Liberian register at the end of this year.
  • Northern Ireland ferry links restored
    UK-based fast ferry operator Sea Containers is to restore a fast ferry service linking Northern Ireland with northwest England.
  • Shell declares force majeure in Nigeria
    FORCE majeure has been declared by Shell at its oil terminal at Forcados in Nigeria.
  • Chinese demand fine for seized ship
    CHINESE customs officers have demanded a HK$360,000 ($46,500) fine for the release of 750-tonne Fu Yung Shan seized on January 6.
  • New president for Uniglory
    DAVID Young, formerly president of Evergreen Deutschland, has moved from Hamburg to Taipei to take up the position of president of Uniglory Marine Corporation.
  • Ugland doubles Swan Reefer stake
    NORWAY'S Ugland group has doubled its stake in the Oslo-based reefer vessel owner Swan Reefer to about 20 per cent.
  • Bid rumours boost NCLH shares
    SHARES in the Oslo-based cruise shipping company NCL Holding have risen sharply on speculation that the company might receive a takeover bid.
  • HK terminals warned on charges
    HONG KONG'S container terminal operators have been cautioned to reduce handling charges if they want Hong Kong to be competitive.
  • Import boom lifts Dubai throughput
    A BOOM in imported container movements reported by the Dubai Ports Authority (DPA) has more than offset virtual stagnation in transhipment volumes.
  • Subic Bay accused of deploying unlicensed pilots
    A COMPLAINT that Subic Bay freeport is allowing unlicensed pilots to handle its vital pilotage services has been placed before the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.
  • European 'tug war' hots up
    HAMBURG-based Bugsier Reederi has made the latest move in the European 'tug war', by moving its first tug to Antwerp.
  • Brazilian tax reforms hit shipping
    BRAZIL'S latest economic reforms, made in response to its deepening economic crisis, have led to heavy tax increases for shipowners.
  • Consortium to build Ennore lng terminal
    AN international consortium has been selected to build, own and operate a 2.5m tonne liquified natural gas terminal and a 1,886 MW power project at Ennore on India's east coast.
  • Sethu project work will 'start soon'
    INDIA'S Defence Minister George Fernandez has announced that work on the Sethusamudram dredging project will start "in the next few months".
  • Japan to retain shipbuilding crown
    DESPITE a strong challenge from South Korea, Japan seems certain to retain its lead in 1998 for the fifth year running as the world's top shipbuilding nation in terms of new orders.
  • Gladstone plans investment boost
    GLADSTONE Port Authority is planning to spend A$400m ($248m) in new infrastructure to cater for expansion of the coal trade and development of new trades.
  • US tells Japan to curb steel exports
    THE Clinton administration last week demanded that Japan slow its steel exports to the US and warned that stronger action will be taken in the absence of significant decreases in imports.
  • Analysts tip Australian maritime stocks
    TWO of the main players in Australia's maritime industry have been earmarked as among the most promising stocks for 1999.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Burnie loss, but cargo holds up
    The Burnie Port Corporation recorded a $5.4 million loss in its first 11 months of operation, with most of the loss attributed to abnormal items, according to its annual report.
    Operating profit before the items were taken into account was $600,000, with a profit of $70,0,000 for seaport operations and a loss of $100,000 in airport operations.
    Part of abnormal items was $4.019 million for major maintenance provisions and a reevaluation of assets resulted in a devaluation which negatively impacted profit by $9.568 million. The corporation's assets are now valued at $19.746 million compared with the previous figure of $25.889 million.
  • Stopwork as union mulls P&OP plan
    P&O Ports' push for new working arrangements at its facilities in Australia starts today with a stopwork meeting by its employees, members of the Maritime Union of Australia, in Melbourne.
    The meeting will consider issues which will be discussed between the union and the stevedore with formal discussions starting as soon as this afternoon.
    A similar stopwork meeting has been scheduled for P&O Ports' employees in Sydney on Thursday following which discussions between the union of the company will take place.
  • Cairns port trade down again
    Trade through the port of Cairns has fallen again. It stood at 1,359,776 tonnes in 1997-98.
    According to the Cairns Port Authority's 1997-98 annual report, which has just been published, this is 3.4 per cent below the 1996-97 result of 1,407,196 tonnes and well below the 1994-95 record of 1,551,633 tonnes.
    Bulk trades have had a varied year with sugar exports being down by eight per cent, reflecting the first full year in which no Babinda mill sugar came through the port, while molasses exports were up 15 per cent.
    Imports of petroleum products were on par with last year, LP gas imports were up 22 per cent, and fertiliser imports were down 13 per cent due to new facilities coming on stream elsewhere in Queensland.
  • AMSA holds 203 for year
    A total of 203 ships were detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as a result of port state control inspections during 1998.
    This followed 13 detentions during December.
    Once again, flag of convenience states, Panama and Liberia, recorded the highest number of detentions at 51and 21 respectively.
    They were followed by Singapore with 14 and Hong Kong with 10.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
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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