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BRIEFS
March 17, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Big plans for Nedship Bank's Singapore office
    It is one of 3 product centres being developed worldwide for a bigger role
  • Liners violating contracts may be punished
  • Panama urged to delist substandard ships
  • Titanic replica to cruise onto Las Vegas Strip
Air and Land Transport
  • China seen as top Boeing market after US in next 20 years
    Estimated aircraft orders from the country are expected to hit US$125b
  • US move on int'l flights to Y2K-safe countries soon
  • Korean Air probe to focus on pilot error or jet defect
  • Swiss Air consolidates alliances into one unit
  • US air safety critic giving up crusade
  • KLM cuts fares for Easter
  • Air India plans to cut wages by up to 40%
Features
  • Polish yard goes for profit
    With plans to cut costs, boost efficiency, and acquire the Gdansk yard, Gdynia is out of its loss-making days
Columns
  • Ship arrest should be a last resort in any dispute

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Big plans for Nedship Bank's Singapore office
    It is one of 3 product centres being developed worldwide for a bigger role
  • Liners violating contracts may be punished
  • Panama urged to delist substandard ships
  • Titanic replica to cruise onto Las Vegas Strip
Air and Land Transport
  • China seen as top Boeing market after US in next 20 years
    Estimated aircraft orders from the country are expected to hit US$125b
  • US move on int'l flights to Y2K-safe countries soon
  • Korean Air probe to focus on pilot error or jet defect
  • Swiss Air consolidates alliances into one unit
  • US air safety critic giving up crusade
  • KLM cuts fares for Easter
  • Air India plans to cut wages by up to 40%
Features
  • Polish yard goes for profit
    With plans to cut costs, boost efficiency, and acquire the Gdansk yard, Gdynia is out of its loss-making days
Columns
  • Ship arrest should be a last resort in any dispute

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Big plans for Nedship Bank's Singapore office
    It is one of 3 product centres being developed worldwide for a bigger role
  • Liners violating contracts may be punished
  • Panama urged to delist substandard ships
  • Titanic replica to cruise onto Las Vegas Strip
Air and Land Transport
  • China seen as top Boeing market after US in next 20 years
    Estimated aircraft orders from the country are expected to hit US$125b
  • US move on int'l flights to Y2K-safe countries soon
  • Korean Air probe to focus on pilot error or jet defect
  • Swiss Air consolidates alliances into one unit
  • US air safety critic giving up crusade
  • KLM cuts fares for Easter
  • Air India plans to cut wages by up to 40%
Features
  • Polish yard goes for profit
    With plans to cut costs, boost efficiency, and acquire the Gdansk yard, Gdynia is out of its loss-making days
Columns
  • Ship arrest should be a last resort in any dispute

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Big plans for Nedship Bank's Singapore office
    It is one of 3 product centres being developed worldwide for a bigger role
  • Liners violating contracts may be punished
  • Panama urged to delist substandard ships
  • Titanic replica to cruise onto Las Vegas Strip
Air and Land Transport
  • China seen as top Boeing market after US in next 20 years
    Estimated aircraft orders from the country are expected to hit US$125b
  • US move on int'l flights to Y2K-safe countries soon
  • Korean Air probe to focus on pilot error or jet defect
  • Swiss Air consolidates alliances into one unit
  • US air safety critic giving up crusade
  • KLM cuts fares for Easter
  • Air India plans to cut wages by up to 40%
Features
  • Polish yard goes for profit
    With plans to cut costs, boost efficiency, and acquire the Gdansk yard, Gdynia is out of its loss-making days
Columns
  • Ship arrest should be a last resort in any dispute

Sched Netweb site
  • Container glut makes for a China syndrome
  • Incentives on the cards for Chinese exporters
  • Busy time at long Beach
  • New business development manager for CSFEL
  • BIMCO to meet in Lisbon
  • Singapore waiting in the wings to be king of logistic castle
  • Revenue increase for MSAS logistics units
  • Sportswear the target for Chinese logistics firm
  • Confidence expressed at India's air trade future
  • Two-day transatlantic guarantee
  • Talking softly

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 16, 1999
  • Singapore, Lufthansa and Scandanavian study cargo venture
  • EU Commission to go
  • Operating profit Eurotunnel trebled to $400 million
  • Commission opens procedure against Air France
  • Belgian police sit-in to protest against turnpike

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Transpacific Conference Gives Up Conference Functions
  • MSC Seeks Membership in Transpacific Carriers Pact
  • Shippers Face New THC on E. C. South America Trade
  • F.S. Mackenzie Completes Asian Network

urgente online pressweb site
MARCH 16, 1999
  • CAT España lanza el servicio "Mensajería industrial Portugal"
  • El puerto de Pasajes crece con la media nacional
  • Aeroperú deja de volar a los seis años de su privatización
  • Seminario "Sistemas de almacenaje"
  • Iveco lanza la gama para cantera y obras "Euro Trakker Cursor"
  • Nueva grúa de pórtico para la terminal de IFB en el puerto de Amberes

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk makes a clean sweep in Asian Freight Industry Awards 1999
  • Duty-free import of tea, garments from Sri Lanka allowed
  • MOL to hold 60 per cent in venture with SCI
  • Tyre industry net beneficiary in new duty slab
  • New Exim policy to lay stress on streamlining of procedures
  • Wheat export not now, says Barnala
  • Philippines to establish commercial office in city to strengthen trade ties
  • IMC meet with Canadian trade official on Sat.
  • Drug export guidelines may be eased
  • Tea import policy may be modified
  • Kerala planning new international airport with private funds
  • Telecom show is on at IMC
  • Kannur's power project to commence in April
  • PHDCCI favours separate trade policy for Jammu & Kashmir
  • Panel to supervise AAI's global bid for duty-free business at airports
  • Cashew EPC step for quality boost
  • Steel, cement demand rising
  • Orissa clears decks for LNG terminal
  • Rubber sheets are farm produce, rules HC
  • Conditional clearance for Dhamra port project
  • ECU-Line opens Paraguay office
  • Bengal Chamber plans satellite link for trade

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 1999
  • Low demand causes Houston to drop again
  • Analysts predict new oil gloom - prices drift
  • Contact awarded for building CPC Marine Terminal near Novorossiysk

The East Africanweb site
MARCH 8, 1999
  • EA-Europe service resumes
  • Shipping agents to increase fees
  • Uganda Railways Corporation raises tariffs
  • Liberia register problem gets worse
  • Tanzania ports not using full capacity

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Illegal milk imports turn sour
  • MOL hints at Europe service
  • Namibian company launches SA - Windhoek freighter
  • Argentina brings in mandatory preshipment inspection
  • Distribution outsourcing catches on fast
  • Nigeria drops preshipment inspections
  • SAECS contract adds 300 000 container moves to P&O
  • Taxis get overborder liability cover
  • Using ISO accredited transporters helps Caspian's Boyd sleep easier
  • Nantai launches China feeder
  • New logistics centre will become accredited course provider
  • SA productivity leads the field in global competitiveness stakes
  • 'Letters of Indemnity are not risk free'
  • 'Shipping lines and chocolate bars have much in common'
  • TEUs moved through SA ports
  • It's a simple case of too little base cargo on Gulf/Indian Ocean route
  • Safcor and Walford separate their Safafrica functions
  • Portnet sets up top-notch training facility
  • Affretair runs up R40-m debt with DHL
  • Plastics industry launches council to develop exports
  • Cheap diesel could lead to mechanical failure for hauliers
  • Combined approach to private terminals could work - MOL
  • Spoornet gets waste on track

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Intercargo to vet junk bond issues
    TOP industry figures have signed up for a new brains trust that will controversially be empowered to speak out over poor quality dry bulk junk bond issues, after several defaults caused by the worst recession in the market for a decade.
  • UK to close offshore low pay loophole
    A loophole allowing North Sea drilling contractors to employ workers from the Philippines and Mauritius for as little as 81p($1.30) an hour is to be closed in May when the UK's national minimum wage is applied to installations in UK territorial waters.
  • Sea Containers to buy 51% of Neptun
    Sea Containers, James Sherwood's marine and hotel group, has committed euro97m ($105m) to acquiring 51% of Silja Line parent Neptun Maritime.
  • Global and Amer bonds downgraded
    Amer Reefer and Global Ocean Carriers have suffered further downgradings of their junk bond ratings.
  • Salvors and ports welcome Donaldson defence against oil spill prosecutions
    Lord Donaldson of Lymington's call for amendment to the 1991 Water Resources Act to protect salvors from prosecution provided they act responsibly has been hailed with relief by the industry.
  • Agencies taking part in major UK spill exercise
    A major two day pollution prevention exercise, involving the use of a chartered chemical tanker, is underway in the Bristol Channel.
  • Carriers await Brussels nod for Atlantic body
    NORTH Atlantic lines have put the brakes on their planned new conference pending tacit approval from Brussels.
  • New York Suez pact to promote Asia trade route
    The Port of New York and New Jersey and the Suez Canal Authority have formed a new marketing alliance in a bid to spur growth in the all-water route from Asia to the US east coast.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 16, 1999
  • UK to appoint oil spill supremo
  • FMC slams trans-Pacific trade
  • Sea Containers to buy Silja Line owner
  • Government ordered to pay Derbyshire costs
  • O'Neil warns against compromise on safety
  • Ermis restructures bond deal
  • China keen to develop Indian ports
  • Lubeck ports sells entire grain storage
  • Tasmania unveils fast ferry yard plans
  • Desperate crew finally rescued by dollar bill
  • Malta dashes hopes of oil and gas find
  • Tokyo becomes Japan's busiest box port
  • China slashes steel production
  • Filipinos respond to compensation requests
  • China Shipping to launch liner services
  • German yards fall from favour

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs fears precedent of court ruling tied to drilling of trailers in drug searches
  • Air forwarders group pushes bar codes
  • Business leaders, bankers unfazed by mass walkout of EU leadership
  • Apparel industry's Caribbean confidence isn't shared by Congress
  • Panama Canal Commission says Y2K won't disrupt canal traffic
  • CFI introduces dedicated fleet division and names Gary Nichols to head it
  • Second ship carrying U.S. food aid arrives in Russia
  • Emery Worldwide shoots and scores with deliveries of Sherwood NHL hockey sticks
  • Strike hampers Canadian grain shipments at Port of Vancouver
  • Wal-Mart, 7 other apparel retailers settle FTC Internet sale labeling charges
  • OOCL's Frank Caradonna leaves and starts his own consulting firm
  • Cargoport Transportation closes N.Y. office and appoints agent
  • Contship and Wilhelmsen in space sharing agreement
Transportation
  • British truckers say higher taxes forcing them to continent
  • PAL's recovery plan gets creditor OK, but local SEC approval needed to fly
  • Global air cargo traffic fell 0.6% in November
  • Lufthansa, SAS to unify European cargo soon
Maritime
  • CSX makes it official: Sea-Land to split up
  • Hyundai terminal gets set for April debut in Tacoma
  • Beetle emergency declared in two cities
  • P&O-led group gets Indian terminal project
  • FMC official: restrict service, lose immunity

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs fears precedent of court ruling tied to drilling of trailers in drug searches
  • Air forwarders group pushes bar codes
  • Business leaders, bankers unfazed by mass walkout of EU leadership
  • Apparel industry's Caribbean confidence isn't shared by Congress
  • Panama Canal Commission says Y2K won't disrupt canal traffic
  • CFI introduces dedicated fleet division and names Gary Nichols to head it
  • Second ship carrying U.S. food aid arrives in Russia
  • Emery Worldwide shoots and scores with deliveries of Sherwood NHL hockey sticks
  • Strike hampers Canadian grain shipments at Port of Vancouver
  • Wal-Mart, 7 other apparel retailers settle FTC Internet sale labeling charges
  • OOCL's Frank Caradonna leaves and starts his own consulting firm
  • Cargoport Transportation closes N.Y. office and appoints agent
  • Contship and Wilhelmsen in space sharing agreement
Transportation
  • British truckers say higher taxes forcing them to continent
  • PAL's recovery plan gets creditor OK, but local SEC approval needed to fly
  • Global air cargo traffic fell 0.6% in November
  • Lufthansa, SAS to unify European cargo soon
Maritime
  • CSX makes it official: Sea-Land to split up
  • Hyundai terminal gets set for April debut in Tacoma
  • Beetle emergency declared in two cities
  • P&O-led group gets Indian terminal project
  • FMC official: restrict service, lose immunity

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs fears precedent of court ruling tied to drilling of trailers in drug searches
  • Air forwarders group pushes bar codes
  • Business leaders, bankers unfazed by mass walkout of EU leadership
  • Apparel industry's Caribbean confidence isn't shared by Congress
  • Panama Canal Commission says Y2K won't disrupt canal traffic
  • CFI introduces dedicated fleet division and names Gary Nichols to head it
  • Second ship carrying U.S. food aid arrives in Russia
  • Emery Worldwide shoots and scores with deliveries of Sherwood NHL hockey sticks
  • Strike hampers Canadian grain shipments at Port of Vancouver
  • Wal-Mart, 7 other apparel retailers settle FTC Internet sale labeling charges
  • OOCL's Frank Caradonna leaves and starts his own consulting firm
  • Cargoport Transportation closes N.Y. office and appoints agent
  • Contship and Wilhelmsen in space sharing agreement
Transportation
  • British truckers say higher taxes forcing them to continent
  • PAL's recovery plan gets creditor OK, but local SEC approval needed to fly
  • Global air cargo traffic fell 0.6% in November
  • Lufthansa, SAS to unify European cargo soon
Maritime
  • CSX makes it official: Sea-Land to split up
  • Hyundai terminal gets set for April debut in Tacoma
  • Beetle emergency declared in two cities
  • P&O-led group gets Indian terminal project
  • FMC official: restrict service, lose immunity

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • La FMA insiste sur l'autonomisation rapide et complète du service de pilotage
    "Il était simplement décourageant de devoir constater comment les pilotes et leurs syndicats ont repoussé l'autonomisation et les intentions du gouvernement flamand, sous menace de grèves." Voilà comment la Fédération maritime d'Anvers (FMA) exprime sa déception dans son dernier rapport annuel concernant l'évolution du dossier des pilotes. La Fédération insiste depuis longtemps déjà sur la réorganisation approfondie du service de pilotage.
  • Forte hausse du CA et du bénéfice de Norbert Dentressangle en 1998
    Le groupe Norbert Dentressangle a enregistré des résultats très satisfaisants en 1998. Le chiffre d'affaires a augmenté de pas moins de 33%, passant de 3,19 à 4,24 mia. de FRF (647 mio. d'EUR), et, au moins aussi important, le résultat net a augmenté dans une égale mesure, passant à 107 mio. de FRF (16,3 mia. d'EUR). La direction du groupe est confiante quant à une poursuite de cette évolution positive. Elle compte pouvoir croître entre autres dans la logistique européenne.
  • Conti-Lines lance deux nouveaux services d'Anvers vers la COA
    L'armement belge Conti-Lines, qui s'est spécialisé dans les trafics de lignes régulières essentiellement axées sur le conventionnel/ breakbulk et sur des niches de marché, poursuit l'extension de ses activités en lançant deux nouveaux services au départ d'Anvers, son port de base. L'armement a le vent en poupe: il a réalisé une excellente performance l'année dernière. Son chiffre d'affaires a dépassé la barre des 3 milliards de BEF (74,4 millions d'EUR) et le bénéfice brut s'est inscrit en hausse de 38%. Au cours de cet exercice, l'armement a traité 132 navires, qui ont transporté 2 millions de tonnes de fret. Dans ce contexte, 62 navires ont fait escale à Anvers, où ils ont généré un trafic de 600.000 t, dont 80% au chargement et 20% à l'entrée.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • ASP seeks stop to engineers’ campaign
    ASP ship Management was yesterday attempting to restrain the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers and its officers from pursuing a campaign of industrial action against vessels managed by the company.
    The parties yesterday resumed a hearing before Commissioner Wilks in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission with the company seeking the imposition of restrictions on the union, its federal secretary and members.
  • Freight Vic on track with V/LF deal
    New V/Line Freight owner Freight Victoria met with unions for the first time on Monday but has not yet indicated how many of the 1150 staff in the rail freight organisation will remain with the privatised business.
    The Rail Tram and Bus Union, which represents the bulk of affected workers at V/Line Freight, said yesterday the final number of staff retained would be unclear until Freight Victoria finalised its contractors for infrastructure and rolling stock maintenance.
  • Austal’s Oceanfast offer still on the table
    Austal Ships’ offer to buy troubled fellow builder Oceanfast remains on the table but there is "a fence around" the terms of that offer.
    In commenting about the sudden suspension of work on Oceanfast’s major tug program, Austal managing director John Rothwell said the terms of the company’s offer did not extend beyond the heads of agreement entered into with Oceanfast directors last month.
    Austal had offered to underwrite operating liabilities of around $8 million and Oceanfast shareholders would be allocated one Austal share for every 24 Oeanfast shares held by them.
  • ACCC’s long-awaited Newcastle decision near
    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is expected to announce within days its decision regarding the rationalisation of towage services in the port of Newcastle.
    The ACCC is considering whether to approve the take-over of Hunter Towage Services by Waratah Towage, ending a five-year struggle over market share in the port.
  • AWB joins Grainco in Melb terminal
    Grainco Australia Limited and AWB Limited have formed a joint venture to develop the F Appleton Dock grain facility in the port of Melbourne.
    Through the joint venture, the two companies will jointly fund the $40 million first stage of the facility.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hamper progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of those scrapped in the decade just ending.
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
PORTS
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
TRUCKING
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
PORTS
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
PORTS
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
SHIPPING
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
PORTS
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
PORTS
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
PORTS
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
TAXES
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
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 UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
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