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January 16, 1999
Sched Netweb site
  • Asian turmoil holds China back
  • ECT plans inland terminal
  • Logistics providers urged to branch out
  • Ecuador port volume challenges Chile
  • Adelaide port thrives
  • BA, JAL chiefs forge strategic alliance
  • B727s not strong enough
  • Freight players hope for recovery in new year

Cargowebweb site
JANUARY 15, 1999
  • China's airline chiefs in the air when new Millennium begins
  • New labor agreement for Dutch road transport industry
  • New York to invest $5 billion in its port
  • Geest 5 days a week on Rotterdam-Hull
  • MSAS Global Logistics to set brands
  • The annual truck show "The Salon" will open in Brussels, Belgium, this weekend
  • Port of Moerdijk growing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Transport industry adjusting to Brazil currency crisis
  • Trade issues to challenge Clinton next year
  • IMF official takes tough line on Russia loans
  • Customs: there's been little improvement in compliance
  • Forwarders want to be called logistics providers
  • Brazil sets currency free amid further deterioration of reserves
  • France and Russia to study starting Paris-Moscow river cargo service...
  • ...as sources report food aid shipments to Russia are facing delays
  • Shell Expro to cut 400 jobs
  • GAO report questioned Florida bullet train plan
  • Russia hikes crude export transport fee for February-March shipments
Transportation
  • Truckers told: Service more crucial than rates
  • Two-tier wage scale seen as key rail issue
  • EU: Hungary makes inroads in transport
  • Greece's airline urged to change or perish
Maritime
  • Truckers told: Service more crucial than rates
  • Two-tier wage scale seen as key rail issue
  • EU: Hungary makes inroads in transport
  • Greece's airline urged to change or perish

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Transport industry adjusting to Brazil currency crisis
  • Trade issues to challenge Clinton next year
  • IMF official takes tough line on Russia loans
  • Customs: there's been little improvement in compliance
  • Forwarders want to be called logistics providers
  • Brazil sets currency free amid further deterioration of reserves
  • France and Russia to study starting Paris-Moscow river cargo service...
  • ...as sources report food aid shipments to Russia are facing delays
  • Shell Expro to cut 400 jobs
  • GAO report questioned Florida bullet train plan
  • Russia hikes crude export transport fee for February-March shipments
Transportation
  • Truckers told: Service more crucial than rates
  • Two-tier wage scale seen as key rail issue
  • EU: Hungary makes inroads in transport
  • Greece's airline urged to change or perish
Maritime
  • Truckers told: Service more crucial than rates
  • Two-tier wage scale seen as key rail issue
  • EU: Hungary makes inroads in transport
  • Greece's airline urged to change or perish

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Transport industry adjusting to Brazil currency crisis
  • Trade issues to challenge Clinton next year
  • IMF official takes tough line on Russia loans
  • Customs: there's been little improvement in compliance
  • Forwarders want to be called logistics providers
  • Brazil sets currency free amid further deterioration of reserves
  • France and Russia to study starting Paris-Moscow river cargo service...
  • ...as sources report food aid shipments to Russia are facing delays
  • Shell Expro to cut 400 jobs
  • GAO report questioned Florida bullet train plan
  • Russia hikes crude export transport fee for February-March shipments
Transportation
  • Truckers told: Service more crucial than rates
  • Two-tier wage scale seen as key rail issue
  • EU: Hungary makes inroads in transport
  • Greece's airline urged to change or perish
Maritime
  • Truckers told: Service more crucial than rates
  • Two-tier wage scale seen as key rail issue
  • EU: Hungary makes inroads in transport
  • Greece's airline urged to change or perish

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maharashtra offers tax package to mega auto projects
  • Indo-EC trade talks begin
  • India finds place among top 5 in Morgan Stanley
  • Transit permit to Bangla poses strike threat at West Bengal

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 15, 1999
  • Norway: Bunker fraud court hearing concluded yesterday
  • Ceiling on Iraqi oil exports could be lifted
  • Argentina aims to go ahead with impending sale of YPF stake

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Milford Haven hit with record fine over Sea Empress disaster
    MILFORD Haven Port Authority faces a financial crisis after being ordered to pay a record fine of '4m ($6.7m) as a result of the Sea Empress grounding, which produced one of Britain's worst oil disasters.
  • Ofer Brothers poised to gain control of Zim
    Sammy and Yuli Ofer plan to gain majority control of Zim Israel Navigation Company after acquiring a 49% stake from the Eisenberg family.
  • Granuaile bidding for contracts in new areas
    Granuaile Shipping, Atle Jebsen's pitch carrier operation, is tendering for contracts which could lead to the conversion of another vessel for its specialised trade.
  • Protestors picket Port of Dover
    Animal rights protesters demonstrated outside the Port of Dover yesterday to commemorate the birthday of activist Jill Phipps who was killed in 1995.
  • Bill moved to halt gaming cruises in US
    FEDERAL legislation has been filed at the US House of Representatives which would extend to each of the 50 US states unassailable authority to prohibit all cruises-to-nowhere that involved onboard gaming devices.
  • APL Atlantic joins service
    US carriers American President Lines and Lykes Lines yesterday introduced the 2,100 teu APL Atlantic into their joint Atlantic service in Bremerhaven, just days after the vessel changed her name from Columba. She replaces the Lykes Adventurer, which is switching from the US east coast to US Gulf service and is the first vessel deployed in an Atlantic container service by APL. Built last year in Gdynia, the vessel is managed by Schiffahrtskontor Reederei Gebr'der Winter of Hamburg under the German flag. The vessel will operate alongside the Lykes Achiever (ex Westerburg) and Lykes Voyage (ex Westerems).
  • Canada court to hear Flare loss claims
    COMPENSATION claims for the Flare disaster, in which 21 seafarers died a year ago today, will be heard in Canada following a protracted legal battle mounted by the International Transport Workers' Federation against her owners and the UK P&I club.
  • Repair dock arrives in Durban
    A privately-owned shiprepair dock has arrived in Durban port, the first to be granted permission to operate in competition with Portnet under its new commercially driven business approach.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 15, 1999
  • Milford Haven 'stunned' by '6m Empress fine
    MILFORD Haven Port Authority gm Ted Sangster said he was 'stunned' by the '6m penalty imposed for its part in the Sea Empress pollution incident
  • Aboitiz sells off insurance stake
    PHILIPPINES-based Aboitiz Equity Ventures has sold its stake in Aboitiz Insurance Brokers to its partner.
  • PT Berlian acquires PSTC stake
    PT BERLIAN Laju Tankers of Indonesia has acquired 60 per cent of the Philippines state-owned PNOC Shipping and Transport Corp.
  • Bergesen to close Stavanger office
    BERGESEN, the Norwegian bulk shipping group, is to close its office in Stavanger in western Norway.
  • ICB looks to expand fleet
    ICB SHIPPING, the Stockholm tanker company, is considering expanding its fleet.
  • Amazon eyes up Di Gregorio
    BRAZILIAN operator Di Gregorio is reported to be the subject of purchase interest from US-based Amazon Line, a partner on the ICA service between the US and Brazil.
  • South Korea orders slump
    SOUTH Korean shipyards suffered a 22 per cent drop in newbuilding orders last year, according to the Korea Shipbuilders Association.
  • Singapore retains top spot
    SINGAPORE has retained its position as the world's busiest port in 1998 according to figures supplied by the Maritime and Port Authority.
  • Hyundai wins North Korean resort contract
    HYUNDAI has gained exclusive rights to develop a resort area in North Korea for a minimum of 30 years.
  • New bridge hits Kobe throughput
    CARGO volumes handled by the port of Kobe have nose-dived following the opening of the Akaishi Straits suspension bridge.
  • Antarctic vessel in trouble again
    AN AUSTRALIAN research and supply vessel has had its third onboard emergency in less than six months.
  • Avondale ordered to turn over safety records
    A US federal judge yesterday ordered Avondale Industries to turn over 13 types of records relating to workplace safety to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • Liberian squabble discourages owners
    THE number of newbuildings being registered under the Liberian flag has dropped as a result of uncertainty caused by current legal disputes.
  • US yards short-listed to build coastal cruisers
    THREE US shipyards have been shortlisted by Chicago-based American Classic Voyages to build a series of new coastal cruise ships.
  • China tightens control on container tariffs
    THE Chinese government has announced that it will strengthen its control on container freight and clauses in the shipping contracts.
  • Geest boosts North Sea service
    EUROPEAN intermodal operator Geest North Sea Line has boosted the frequency of its Rotterdam-Hull route from four to five sailings a week in each direction.
  • P&O Ports suffers waterside setback
    P&O PORTS is expected to have a rougher path towards improved productivity than previously thought following a rejection by Sydney wharfies of its redundancy plans.
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers merge
    THAMESPORT-based Maritime Haulage and Port of Felixstowe Transport have joined forces.
  • NY/NJ dredging deal signed
    AN agreement has been signed between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the US Army Corps of Engineers, giving the final go ahead for a $733m dredging project.

Marine Linkweb site
JANUARY 15, 1999
  • Paris to Moscow River-Sea Cargo Service Envisaged
    Paris port authorities reportedly have agreed with the Russian Moscow Navigation Co. to study opening a cargo service between Paris and Moscow using rivers and canals as well as sea passages. The weekly service aboard Russian ST-Ruza class river-sea motorships, would initially comprise weekly services between the two capitals to start in June. Each vessel can carry up to 1,100 tonnes of cargo.
  • Global Marine To Lay Off 280 Workers
    Global Marine Inc. reportedly will lay off 140 employees working on two rigs off the West African coast, and would cut another 140 jobs for two other rigs, due to weak demand in the industry.
  • British Port Gets Record Fine For Oil Spillage
    A British port authority was reportedly fined $6.63 million for its part in the 1996 grounding of the Sea Empress oil tanker off South Wales in one of the country's worst oil disasters.  Britain's Environment Agency, an independent public body, brought criminal proceedings against the authority after the Sea Empress ran aground at the port entrance and spewed out 72,000 tons of light crude oil and about 250 tons of heavy fuel oil, used to power the ship's engines.
  • P&O Shuts Ferry Route, Cuts Jobs
    P&O Stena Line, the joint venture Channel ferries operator, is to close its Newhaven to Dieppe route, resulting in the loss of 148 jobs.
  • South Korean Ship Orders To Fall In 1999
    Ship orders to be received by South Korean firms are projected to decline this year, based largely on the country’s currency fluctuations and dipping demand. While official forecasts are not being released, domestic shipyards had 19.06 million grt of backlog orders at the end of December, enough to keep them busy for another two years.
  • ARCO To Make Deeper Cuts In Jobs, Spending
    Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO) will reportedly cut 1,200 jobs rather than the 900 announced in October, and take a fourth-quarter, after-tax charge of $890 million.
  • Blue Star To Join Australia Shipping Confernece
    Blue Star Line (Asia) will join the Australian Northbound Shipping Conference (Anscon) to replace its current vessel sharing agreement, P&O Nedlloyd said.

Traffic Worldweb site
  • The air cargo industry either will have to spend millions of dollars to modify certain Boeing 727s to prove to the government's satisfaction that its planes are safe or face drastic payload limits under rules published last week by the Federal Aviation Administration. The long-awaited airworthiness directives set stringent limits on the payloads of 727s converted from passenger to all-cargo use until the floor structure of the planes are strengthened. Although the aircraft have logged millions of miles without incident, the FAA claims that the floor structure of the main cargo deck in the converted 727s is not strong enough to safely carry the current maximum payload. Carriers, who have more than two years to upgrade their planes, say shippers will feel little or no pain from the directives.
  • Two railroad unions that represent train-crew members, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the United Transportation Union, are pursuing with major freight railroads a new multiyear wage, benefits and work-rules pact. An agreement could include replacing an eight-decade-old mileage-based method of paying train crews with a new formula tied to unique characteristics of individual trips. Eventual cost savings to railroads could be substantial while shippers could benefit from shorter, faster and more truck-competitive trains.
  • Raymond B. Greer assumes leadership of Ryder Integrated Logistics following an extensive restructuring that began last January. Greer will continue down the path set by his predecessor, Edward Straw. Actually, Greer was instrumental in setting it. "For all practical purposes I have been an integral part of the corporate strategy," he said. RIL's fortunes are looking up on Wall Street, where analysts are starting to see a payback from RIL's reorganization.
  • A not-so-funny thing happened to newly elected Teamsters President James P. "Jimmy" Hoffa on his way to taking over the throne at the Marble Palace. Hoffa's lopsided election victory over Tom Leedham is being challenged. The delay is causing some awkward moments for Hoffa who must rebuild the union's finances and faces a tough car-haulers' negotiation in the spring. For now, Hoffa is president-in-waiting, prohibited from hiring staff or actually running the union.
  • Part of the finishing touches being applied by Norfolk Southern and CSX in their long-awaited March 1 start date to their Conrail acquisition is the delivery to customers of their customer resource guides that explain how to do business with the new railroad. Just as the two companies differ in their corporate philosophies, so too did their approach to their customer service guides: CSX published a nuts-and-bolts how-to guide for new customers; NS took a more comprehensive approach, and included a comprehensive directory with route maps and commodity-specific information. The shippers' take? The more information, the better.
  • A number of recent loss and damage incidents affecting deck-stowed containers in heavy weather has raised doubts about the methods used to stack and secure boxes on decks of large containerships. A debate has started over whether it is time for a fundamental review of loading techniques. Carriers fear too much criticism will stigmatize deck cargo and lead to unjustified claims.
  • A U.S. Tax Court ruling could cost DHL Corp. hundreds of millions of dollars, plus a 40 percent penalty. The ruling in the transfer-pricing case involves trademark rights and whether DHL inadequately accounted for those rights. The three-year case was contentiously argued by both DHL and the Internal Revenue Service, with one IRS official calling the 40 percent penalty ruling a "touchdown" for the agency. DHL says day-to-day operations are not affected and that the ruling was expected. It is mulling an appeal.
  • A significant factor in the Surface Transportation Board's initial approval of the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad's application to build a coal-hauling rail line was availability of a tool allowing DM&E to test various line alternatives into the coal fields of the Powder River Basin in Wyoming. Princeton, N.J.-based engineering firm ALK Associates' Line Capacity Analysis System fit the bill for just such a project.
  • Two of Canada's major truck lines have grown by taking over regional carriers. Mullen Transportation of Alberta has gone from minority shareholder to sole owner of Mill Creek of Ontario. Montreal-based Cabano Kingsway has acquired bulk commodity carrier Raynald April of Quebec. Mullen and Cabano Kingsway are among the few publicly traded trucking companies in Canada.

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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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