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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
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
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
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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
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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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