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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.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
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
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