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BRIEFS
May 12, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Corporatised PSA chalks up $931m profit in first 15 months
    Flat revenues as 1998 was an extremely difficult year due to Asian economic crisis: PSA chairman
  • No plans to offer dedicated terminals
  • S'pore shippers hail US ocean shipping reform
  • Team from Le Havre port visiting S'pore
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS to meet UK officials over low fuel charge
    Carrier will prove it has not breached safety regulations: MAS chairman
  • Air cargo makes up 20% of UK trade by value
  • British Aerospace may consider change of name
  • Korean Air crash: cockpit voice recordings reveal throttle problem
  • Swissair, Portugalia in cooperation talks
Features
  • Filling needs of niche market
    New generation of hi-tech vessels meets the needs of oil industry's continuing drive into deeper waters
Columns
  • Time to review tonnage rules pertaining to boxship design

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Corporatised PSA chalks up $931m profit in first 15 months
    Flat revenues as 1998 was an extremely difficult year due to Asian economic crisis: PSA chairman
  • No plans to offer dedicated terminals
  • S'pore shippers hail US ocean shipping reform
  • Team from Le Havre port visiting S'pore
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS to meet UK officials over low fuel charge
    Carrier will prove it has not breached safety regulations: MAS chairman
  • Air cargo makes up 20% of UK trade by value
  • British Aerospace may consider change of name
  • Korean Air crash: cockpit voice recordings reveal throttle problem
  • Swissair, Portugalia in cooperation talks
Features
  • Filling needs of niche market
    New generation of hi-tech vessels meets the needs of oil industry's continuing drive into deeper waters
Columns
  • Time to review tonnage rules pertaining to boxship design

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Corporatised PSA chalks up $931m profit in first 15 months
    Flat revenues as 1998 was an extremely difficult year due to Asian economic crisis: PSA chairman
  • No plans to offer dedicated terminals
  • S'pore shippers hail US ocean shipping reform
  • Team from Le Havre port visiting S'pore
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS to meet UK officials over low fuel charge
    Carrier will prove it has not breached safety regulations: MAS chairman
  • Air cargo makes up 20% of UK trade by value
  • British Aerospace may consider change of name
  • Korean Air crash: cockpit voice recordings reveal throttle problem
  • Swissair, Portugalia in cooperation talks
Features
  • Filling needs of niche market
    New generation of hi-tech vessels meets the needs of oil industry's continuing drive into deeper waters
Columns
  • Time to review tonnage rules pertaining to boxship design

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Corporatised PSA chalks up $931m profit in first 15 months
    Flat revenues as 1998 was an extremely difficult year due to Asian economic crisis: PSA chairman
  • No plans to offer dedicated terminals
  • S'pore shippers hail US ocean shipping reform
  • Team from Le Havre port visiting S'pore
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS to meet UK officials over low fuel charge
    Carrier will prove it has not breached safety regulations: MAS chairman
  • Air cargo makes up 20% of UK trade by value
  • British Aerospace may consider change of name
  • Korean Air crash: cockpit voice recordings reveal throttle problem
  • Swissair, Portugalia in cooperation talks
Features
  • Filling needs of niche market
    New generation of hi-tech vessels meets the needs of oil industry's continuing drive into deeper waters
Columns
  • Time to review tonnage rules pertaining to boxship design

Sched Netweb site
  • Cape Line defines corporate mission
  • Devaluation not the answer
  • Sea-Land, Maersk in status quo
  • Shippers follow ORSA wake
  • Rules apply in EU free zones
  • United are simply the best
  • China Eastern to expand despite losses
  • Last trail for Pony Express
  • Korean Air transforms MD-11s into freighters
  • Falling air cargo trade hits AEI

Cargowebweb site
MAY 11, 1999
  • Brussels prohibits capacity agreements
  • CMB increases interest in Hong Kong shipping company
  • Commission clears acquisition of Safmarine by Maersk
  • Pakhoed places vessels with limited partnerships
  • Lykes and TMM offer more sailings to the Gulf and Mexico
  • Alpa sues Atlas Air
  • Sea-Land and Maersk to remain in New York and New Jersey

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • NYK Report Predicts Aggravated Demand Gap
  • New World Alliance Improves Trans-Pacific Services
  • EU Okays Maersk's Acquisition of Safmarine's Container Sector
  • Container Traffic at Kitakyushu Down in 1998

urgente online pressweb site
  • Jordi Nadal se integra en la filial española de MSAS Global Logistic
  • Renfe aumenta la carga de mercancías en el País Vasco en un 12,5 por ciento
  • Gando mejora en mercancías y desciende en pasajeros
  • Correo Argentino se alía con Moore Corporation en el marketing directo
  • El VIII Salón del Automóvil de Vigo genera 9.800 millones de pesetas
  • "El transporte por carretera y el medio ambiente"

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Evergreen rings in changes with new routes
  • Committee clears 15 licences under duty-free EPCG scheme
  • Textile exports post moderate increase
  • EC formally bans defunct EATA
  • Customs notifies Vizag as 'gateway port'
  • MFA phase-out to benefit textile exporters: Ghosh
  • FIIA role may be limited to monitoring mega FDI proposals initially
  • India, Egypt to sign pact for boosting pvt investment
  • STC buys 12,000 t of palmoil
  • K'taka plans 'Pragati Maidan'
  • Kerala draws up exotic flower programme
  • Sidco's export aid scheme proves a success
  • Cotton export not now, says Rana
  • CII sets up panels for crucial growth areas
  • FIPB clears 35 proposals worth Rs 100 crore
  • Basmati exporters scent more lucrative markets beyond Saudi Arabia
  • AI implements USAS cargo system in city
  • Kulu project order for BHEL
  • US court ruling on encryption may benefit software exporters
  • TN plans cotton council for boosting productivity
  • Saarc plans tea body for S. Asia
  • UNDP grant for maize development
  • BAX Global adds Guaranteed Second Day delivery
  • Lagos expo generates $ 31m business

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 11, 1999
  • YPF board accepts Repsol's takeover bid
  • Bunker Insurance Services - Now on the Internet
  • New blender securing steady fuel oil supply in Tunis
  • Tesoro to purchase BP Marine's U.S. West Coast operations

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Bank Line returns to test the waters
  • FTW to be part of Now Media
  • Joint winners take home final R1000 prize
  • Port conference focuses on low cost solutions
  • Zimstar offers greater flexibility
  • Lloyd Triestino slots into MSC service from June
  • SARS forensic team has prosecuted 151 VAT fraudsters
  • Borrowed money pays NRZ workers
  • EIA begins for new Durban port control centre
  • New rail line links West Nicholson
  • Emirates customers can now make bookings on-line
  • Tracking can begin before air waybill has been issued
  • Virgin records spectacular March figures
  • Stricken tanker makes for Durban
  • You can protest if you think Customs has overclaimed duty
  • ZA Trans opens Jo'burg logistics centre
  • Diesel price increase 'is no cause for griping'
  • SAA to partner Cathay Pacific
  • KLM plans time definite option
  • World-class logistics will save E Cape car industry
  • Jet fuel is also set to rise
  • Money is what motivates staff
  • MSC scoops reliability award
  • In Durban it was the 'non-event of the century'
  • R199 transfer fee peeves CT hauliers
  • Electronic commerce meeting scheduled
  • Four days notice is needed for import destination changes
  • US recognises local training innovation
  • Saf saves intrepid adventurers a gruelling flight home
  • Barry Middleton dies tragically
  • Time is running out for GEAR import incentives
  • 15 vessels could be pulled off FE/S America route

Marine Logweb site
MAY 11, 1999
  • ABS vessels least likely to face port state control detentions
    Vessels classed with ABS are less likely to be detained for class-related deficiencies than those classed with any other major classification society.
  • Flag flap: Liberian legal wrangle reported settled
    The Government of Liberia, International Registries Inc. and its affiliates and the Liberia International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) have today signed a settlement agreement that "resolves all outstanding disputes" between the parties
  • Australia announces subsidy and R&D program to aid shipbuilders
    Fulfilling an election promise, the Australian government is extending the shipbuilding construction "bounty" at a rate of 3 per cent on eligible costs
  • American Classic signs $60 million contract for two coastal cruise vessels
    American Classic Voyages Co. and Atlantic Marine, Inc.have signed the shipyard construction contract for the first two vessels for Delta Queen Coastal Cruises,

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • NK owns up over bulkers
    Nippon Kaiji Kyokai has confirmed that it is the classification society accused by Cyprus last week of unprofessionalism.
  • Greek cargo fleet protest
    Greece's socialist government was yesterday accused by a conservative MP of not taking measures to protect the Greek merchant fleet from the economic effects of the Kosovo conflict.
  • Asia crisis fails to dent progress at PSA
    PSA Corp's profits topped the S$1bn (US$588m) mark for last year despite the Asian economic crisis.
  • Faroes boundary dispute settled
    A protracted territorial dispute over maritime boundaries off the Faroe Islands has been resolved by the British and Danish governments striking a deal that paves the way for thousands of square miles of oil-rich acreage to be opened for exploration.
  • Bangemann plans June mission to Korean yards
    THE visit by European industry commissioner Martin Bangemann to South Korea to register the European Union's strong concern over the Asian country's fierce competition in the shipbuilding sector is likely to take place next month, commission sources said.
  • Continental railways failing clients, says Shiplee
    Freightliner commercial director Bill Shiplee accused continental railways of "living in cloud cuckoo land" when it comes to dealing with customers, writes Roger Hailey. Speaking at Tilbury, he said that expansion into mainland European rail services "was not at the top of the list of our priorities".
  • Cruise boom powers on
    The cruise industry will double in size over the next 10 years, predicted Graeme Dunlop, chairman of P&O Ferries, in his keynote speech.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line set for float by end-June
    Norwegian Cruise Line expects to secure a United States listing by the end of June, according to president and chief executive Geir Aune.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 11, 1999
  • Death penalty reports unfounded
  • P&O to order cruiseship at Mitsubishi
  • HAL cruiseships delayed
  • Double rate whammy from FEFC
  • Ferry missing off Vanuatu
  • MUA pickets Patrick at Newcastle
  • River cruise passenger dies in freak accident
  • AAPA celebrates passage of WRDA law
  • ASA lines extend Asian coverage
  • SembCorp Logistics sells Wah Kwong stake
  • Mainco to operate FastShip Cherbourg terminal
  • NZ lamb made scapegoat by US farmers
  • Two join junk bond exodus
  • CMA-CGM set for fleet expansion
  • Chance acquisition
  • Trade sanctions loom in US-Europe beef row
  • Baltic Handy continues rise-Freight, Panamax down

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Vancouver advances as major US gateway
  • Air freight forwarders face new competition
  • Mercosur customs union: at the crossroads
  • US Customs adds 10 companies to illegal textile transshipper list
  • USF Logistics appoints Menlo's Frank Reuwer senior vice president of operations
  • Axis Group, unit of auto hauler Allied Holdings, signs deals for auto containers
  • Johnstown America selling railcar operations, focusing on making truck parts
  • Port of Dubai to jointly manage Jeddah terminal
Transportation
  • UTU, BLE resume feud on train crews
  • New York Regional Rail buys three locomotives
Maritime
  • Importers, exporters won't profit from shipping reform until 2000
  • APL alliance increases space for China calls
  • Republicans nominate Merck to succeed Hsu at FMC
  • Shipyard subsidy fight heats up
  • FastShip makes deal with French terminal operator
  • Pakistani exporters protest trans-Pacific rate increases
  • Hanson set to invest $100 million at the newest port in Malaysia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Vancouver advances as major US gateway
  • Air freight forwarders face new competition
  • Mercosur customs union: at the crossroads
  • US Customs adds 10 companies to illegal textile transshipper list
  • USF Logistics appoints Menlo's Frank Reuwer senior vice president of operations
  • Axis Group, unit of auto hauler Allied Holdings, signs deals for auto containers
  • Johnstown America selling railcar operations, focusing on making truck parts
  • Port of Dubai to jointly manage Jeddah terminal
Transportation
  • UTU, BLE resume feud on train crews
  • New York Regional Rail buys three locomotives
Maritime
  • Importers, exporters won't profit from shipping reform until 2000
  • APL alliance increases space for China calls
  • Republicans nominate Merck to succeed Hsu at FMC
  • Shipyard subsidy fight heats up
  • FastShip makes deal with French terminal operator
  • Pakistani exporters protest trans-Pacific rate increases
  • Hanson set to invest $100 million at the newest port in Malaysia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Vancouver advances as major US gateway
  • Air freight forwarders face new competition
  • Mercosur customs union: at the crossroads
  • US Customs adds 10 companies to illegal textile transshipper list
  • USF Logistics appoints Menlo's Frank Reuwer senior vice president of operations
  • Axis Group, unit of auto hauler Allied Holdings, signs deals for auto containers
  • Johnstown America selling railcar operations, focusing on making truck parts
  • Port of Dubai to jointly manage Jeddah terminal
Transportation
  • UTU, BLE resume feud on train crews
  • New York Regional Rail buys three locomotives
Maritime
  • Importers, exporters won't profit from shipping reform until 2000
  • APL alliance increases space for China calls
  • Republicans nominate Merck to succeed Hsu at FMC
  • Shipyard subsidy fight heats up
  • FastShip makes deal with French terminal operator
  • Pakistani exporters protest trans-Pacific rate increases
  • Hanson set to invest $100 million at the newest port in Malaysia

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 11, 1999
  • Union Pension Official Charged In Pension Kickback Scheme
    A former union pension official was reportedly charged with taking kickbacks worth roughly $237,000 in exchange for steering members of the National Maritime Union into classes at the Northeast Maritime Institute in New Bedford, Mass.
  • Latvia Sets June 15 Deadline On Shipper Sell-off
    The Latvian Privatization Agency reportedly approved a June 15 deadline for Tufton Oceanic Group and Lavinia to confirm interest in a tender for a strategic stake in 100-percent state-owned Latvian Shipping.
  • FEFC Shipping Lines Seek $150 Container Asia Rise
    Container shipping lines operating between Europe and Asia will reportedly seek to raise rates on eastbound services by $150 per container effective July 1.
  • Pakhoed Refinancing Through Partnerships
    Pakhoed NV will reportedly refinance part of the fleet of its Pakhoed Shipping division through so-called limited partnerships.
  • BP Amoco Promises More Merger Gains
    Weak oil prices resulted in a steep fall in first quarter profits at BP Amoco Plc but Chief Executive John Browne reportedly said the newly formed oil giant could deliver more merger benefits than initially expected.
  • Statoil Could Launch Saga Counter Bid
    Statoil may reportedly launch a counter bid for Saga Petroleum and block a takeover attempt by industrial group Norsk Hydro, but the price tag might be too steep.
  • Shell To Gain If Texaco, Chevron Merge
    Shell Oil Co. will reportedly stand to gain from a merger of Chevron Corp. and Texaco Inc. because Texaco may have to divest itself of some of its major marketing and refining operations.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
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
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
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%)
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