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May 18, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang can become region's premier port
    Malaysian port must be efficient and offer quality service: Mahathir
  • Libyan shipping specialist to increase Far East runs
  • Cargo ship aground posing risk to reef
  • Liberia ends dispute with flag administrator IRI
  • ABS says its ships have best port control record
  • Thefts of containers start again in HK
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL survival plan gets SEC backing
    Creditors representing 55% of airline's debt have approved the plan
  • China's Jan-April spending on railways totals 10.9b yuan
  • EON expects to sell more cars this year
  • Iberia pilots reject contract offer
  • Alitalia weighed down by Kosovo crisis

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang can become region's premier port
    Malaysian port must be efficient and offer quality service: Mahathir
  • Libyan shipping specialist to increase Far East runs
  • Cargo ship aground posing risk to reef
  • Liberia ends dispute with flag administrator IRI
  • ABS says its ships have best port control record
  • Thefts of containers start again in HK
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL survival plan gets SEC backing
    Creditors representing 55% of airline's debt have approved the plan
  • China's Jan-April spending on railways totals 10.9b yuan
  • EON expects to sell more cars this year
  • Iberia pilots reject contract offer
  • Alitalia weighed down by Kosovo crisis

Sched Netweb site
  • Cronos eyes future
  • Eastern China expands port services
  • Hong Kong/EC customs deal
  • Zim/Norasia shuffle slots
  • Economies bring big profit for Malaysian giant
  • US shippers may still lose anti-trust immunity
  • BA opens World Cargocentre
  • Conference goes to KL
  • Double priority for Indonesia
  • GeoLogistics wins contract expansion
  • P&O Nedlloyd's losses roll on
  • Taca rules/rates refinements

Cargowebweb site
MAY 17, 1999
  • CMB out of liner shipping
  • KLM with 50 percent Martinair
  • Amsterdam-Rotterdam container express
  • NMBS boss favors privatization
  • Sea-Land to streamline inventory management
  • Air Canada and British Midland together to Amsterdam

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • ASA Consortium to Revamp Far East/Australia Services
  • MSC Given Nod to Call Chinese Ports
  • Korean Government Requires TSA to File Rate Hike

urgente online pressweb site
  • Plan de Marketing para la promoción mundial del transporte terrestre español
  • Correos empieza a comercializar los productos de Deutsche Bank
  • TNT prepara su propia compañía aérea de carga
  • Servicio "brunch" de Air France en el Concorde
  • Danzas inaugura una terminal de alta tecnología para América

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 17, 1999
  • M & S Tank Container Shipping (UK) entering Indian market
  • Evergreen and COSCO launch joint service
  • Garment exports up 7.3 per cent in dollar terms
  • US, Europe to push for trade 'warning system'
  • Remarkable rise in software exports
  • Bahrain seeks Indian investment in manufacturing sector
  • Railways to test freight prototype online information system
  • MPEDA asks Thai body to conduct study on aquaculture
  • India largest banana producer
  • Rubber Board's export cell to aid growers
  • Lhb to sell deluxe coaches to Rlys
  • India may drag EC to WTO over bedlinen dumping duty
  • Rising demand spark fears of PSF shortage
  • Bright future for Gujarat ports
  • New markets for basmati being tapped in Europe
  • ITPO holding two fairs
  • 11 mega power projects get duty sops
  • Saarc plans to form trade body for tea industry
  • Fieo alarmed at increasing anti-dumping cases
  • Optimism expressed in growing India-S. Africa trade ties
  • Special group on textiles for SAARC mooted
  • Duty sops on key telecom equipment withdrawn
  • Global tenders for SatCom project
  • PSL Holdings bags Rs 27-cr order
  • CII industrial mission off to Egypt

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • SA and US embark on trade pact talks
  • Status to launch Europe service in June
  • Agents object to 'strong-arm' CASS approach
  • 'South Africa's growth is a disgrace'
  • Can you credit it?
  • Sentinel gets serious about logistics
  • MITB invites industry input for draft skills development bill
  • Portnet Durban bids for world conference
  • Upgraded Durban airport is ready for JIA overflow
  • WHARF RAT
  • Bank Line agent
  • Five steps to expedite clearances at border posts
  • SCL helps carry medical supplies to Kosovo
  • Zambia gets tough on overloaders
  • Eastern Cape ports examine future niche opportunities
  • 'Economic growth is needed to boost EL harbour'
  • Fewer shipwrecks force cutbacks by Salvage Association
  • Getting acquainted
  • UAE feature
  • Capacity is the only constraint as air cargo traffic spirals
  • Slick transhipments compete with direct carriers
  • Airport expansion takes off
  • Customs formalities are simple
  • Groupage volumes are on the rise, says ECS
  • DPA sees volumes rise
  • Dubai plays an important role in FeDex operation
  • Sharjah plans new terminal as cargo volumes spiral
  • Access to west and east coast ports give Hamriyah the strategic edge
  • CT shippers fear possible moves to shut out direct foreign carriers
  • KLM adds capacity to Europe
  • Transport Expo postponed
  • Thrutainers celebrates 21-year milestone
  • Brazil's woes lead Varig to suspend SA service
  • DHL targets overborder trade
  • World prospects push up SA business confidence
  • Andy Price joins Maersk in Gauteng
  • Cheap chicken imports prompt call for anti-dumping action
  • Demand will exceed supply by 2000 - P&ON
  • EC gives Saf acquisition the thumbs up
  • 70-year old ADB McGregor moves with the times

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Enterprises in lay-up threat
    Enterprises Shipholding Corporation has stated it is ready to lay up as many as nine of its reefers in the next few weeks and continue operating only time chartered vessels in the face of collasped freight rates in the refrigerated sector.
  • US opens ports to Montenegro
    MONTENEGRAN government ships are to be allowed back into US ports, after Washington exempted the country from the ban on all Yugoslav vessels imposed after the outbreak of the Kosovo crisis, writes David Osler.
  • Union Naval's two shipyards sold to tycoon
    UNION Naval's two shipyards have been sold by Spain's leading bank BSCH to the Spanish tycoon Vicente Boluda, writes our Madrid Correspondent.
  • Wartsila buys control of Netherlands subsidiary
    TEN years on from its entry into the Dutch diesel engineering industry, Finnish-owned Wartsila NSD Corporation has assumed full control of subsidiary firm Wartsila NSD Nederland.
  • Greek demand fuels prices for older tonnage
    GREEK shipowners have splashed out more than $88m on secondhand tonnage recently, propelling sale and purchase activity to new heights.
  • Boost for West Coast Towing
    SWANSEA based towage company West Coast Towing Co (UK) received a substantial boost last week when a major contract with British Steel Shipping was formally renewed for a further five years, writes Jack Gaston.
  • FEFC set to abolish inland Europe tariffs
    THE Far Eastern Freight Conference may decide to formally abandon its European inland tariff when principals meet next week.
  • Second World War destroyer in the Medway
    BRITAIN'S last surviving Second World War destroyer has arrived in the Medway to an enthusiastic welcome from hundreds of onlookers, writes Jack Gaston.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 17, 1999
  • NOL set for rights issue
  • Vicente Boluda to acquire shipyard group
  • Felixstowe edges towards strike action
  • New prospective buyer for Kv'rner Floro
  • Argentine yard finds German white knight
  • Orskov takes over Danyards Fredrikshavn
  • ICTSI records 46 per cent first-quarter growth
  • UK port site attracts major port interest
  • Glasgow golf millionaire charters QE2
  • Oceanfast narrowly avoids sinking
  • Bulker grounding on Barrier Reef
  • SGS sets up maritime business unit
  • NZ deepwater port wins approval
  • Sea Malta commissions latest acquisition
  • Port strikes cost Chilean exporters millions
  • Dutch Customs to cut Rotterdam inspections
  • Nantong wins AP Moller repair orders
  • China Shipping Development selling more ships
  • Panamax drags Baltic Freight Index lower

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Railways heed call to Vancouver
  • Pacific lines release '99 business plan
  • Food aid logistics: More than some firms can stomach
  • Teamsters authorize strike against auto haulers
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics offering healthcare distribution cost analysis through Web
  • Low water levels may reduce freight loads on Great Lakes ships
  • US corn sweetener makers agree with ITR's ruling on Mexico
  • Wisconsin Central tabs BNSF's Michael W. Franke as executive vice president...
  • ...NYRR appoints W. Robert Bentley president...
  • ...and Mercury Air Cargo names J.R. "Butch" Bouchard president
  • Ships using Panama Canal face delays due to maintenance work
  • Pioneer Railcorp. buys Garden City Western Railway for $1.5 million
Transportation
  • Russia promises an intermodal law
  • Exel and Tibbett win 5-year contracts
  • JOC index falls, dragged down by recent high fliers
  • Manila passes airline rehabilitation plan
Maritime
  • Hanjin to add chassis in New York
  • Senate bill aims to reform Jones Act

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Railways heed call to Vancouver
  • Pacific lines release '99 business plan
  • Food aid logistics: More than some firms can stomach
  • Teamsters authorize strike against auto haulers
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics offering healthcare distribution cost analysis through Web
  • Low water levels may reduce freight loads on Great Lakes ships
  • US corn sweetener makers agree with ITR's ruling on Mexico
  • Wisconsin Central tabs BNSF's Michael W. Franke as executive vice president...
  • ...NYRR appoints W. Robert Bentley president...
  • ...and Mercury Air Cargo names J.R. "Butch" Bouchard president
  • Ships using Panama Canal face delays due to maintenance work
  • Pioneer Railcorp. buys Garden City Western Railway for $1.5 million
Transportation
  • Russia promises an intermodal law
  • Exel and Tibbett win 5-year contracts
  • JOC index falls, dragged down by recent high fliers
  • Manila passes airline rehabilitation plan
Maritime
  • Hanjin to add chassis in New York
  • Senate bill aims to reform Jones Act

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Railways heed call to Vancouver
  • Pacific lines release '99 business plan
  • Food aid logistics: More than some firms can stomach
  • Teamsters authorize strike against auto haulers
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics offering healthcare distribution cost analysis through Web
  • Low water levels may reduce freight loads on Great Lakes ships
  • US corn sweetener makers agree with ITR's ruling on Mexico
  • Wisconsin Central tabs BNSF's Michael W. Franke as executive vice president...
  • ...NYRR appoints W. Robert Bentley president...
  • ...and Mercury Air Cargo names J.R. "Butch" Bouchard president
  • Ships using Panama Canal face delays due to maintenance work
  • Pioneer Railcorp. buys Garden City Western Railway for $1.5 million
Transportation
  • Russia promises an intermodal law
  • Exel and Tibbett win 5-year contracts
  • JOC index falls, dragged down by recent high fliers
  • Manila passes airline rehabilitation plan
Maritime
  • Hanjin to add chassis in New York
  • Senate bill aims to reform Jones Act

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Un repreneur est recherché pour Brucargo Express
    La groupe néerlandais Wim Bosman a repris les activités de Rutges Aircargo. Il ne s'agit toutefois que des activités aux Pays-Bas. Dans les autres pays, un réseau sera mis sur pied, si possible avec les anciennes filiales européennes de Rutges en tant qu'agent, ou si nécessaire par des agences locales. Ceci signifie que Brucargo Express n'est pas concerné par la reprise de Rutges par Bosman. Mme Heidinga, administrateur judiciaire de Rutges Holding, nous a déclaré que des négociations en vue de la vente de la société belge sont en bonne voie.
  • "Scanwest", nouveau train complet d'ICF entre Bettembourg et Copenhague
    Dès mardi prochain 25 mai, Intercontainer-Interfrigo lance un nouveau train complet, le "Scanwest", entre le terminal luxembourgeois de Bettembourg et Copenhague. Il va de soi que ces deux terminaux servent de plaques tournantes et que des connexions vers d'autres pays d'Europe sont d'ores et déjà prévues. La fréquence est de deux trains par semaine dans chaque sens.
  • CMB a vendu l'AMI au groupe Bolloré
    Les négociations entamées il y a quelques semaines avec le groupe Bolloré ont finalement abouti: le groupe CMB lui a vendu sa filiale expédition internationale AMI. Cette évolution dans ce sens était attendue pour diverses raisons. D'une part, le groupe CMB s'étant complètement retiré du secteur des lignes régulières n'avait plus l'utilité de ce soutien. D'autre part, pour le groupe Bolloré, le réseau africain de l'AMI est complémentaire à celui dont il dispose déjà sur ce continent avec SDV. La transaction sera finalisée dans le courant des prochains jours.
  • La nouvelle plate-forme CLESUD vient d'être lancée
    Les dessertes internationales de la toute nouvelle plate-forme logistique baptisée CLESUD s'appuient sur la connexion à l'Europe du Nord via l'axe rhodanien, ainsi qu'à l'Espagne et à l'Italie via l'arc méditerranéen. Les promoteurs de cette opération affichent comme ambition de créer ainsi un pôle terrestre (routier et ferroviaire) complétant les atouts dont la région PACA (Provence, Alpes, Côte d'Azur) dispose déjà en maritime (port de Marseille-Fos) ainsi qu'en aérien (aéroport fret et passagers Marseille-Provence).

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 17, 1999
  • Marine Drilling Stock Hit by Anxiety Over Contract
    The stock of Marine Drilling Cos. Inc. reportedly fell sharply on May 17 amid nervousness that the company might miss a key contract deadline.
  • Warning of Oil Supply Crunch as Majors Cut Costs
    Cut-throat competition in a world oil business concentrated in the hands of supermajors reportedly may quickly cause a shortage in world oil supplies.
  • Tanker Rates Seen Stagnating at '99 levels in 2000
    With little regulatory pressure for scrapping ships, the tanker freight rate markets will reportedly remain depressed for two years, with brief periods of respite due to temporary events.
  • Eritrean Port Back to work After Ethiopia Bombing
    Eritrea's main Red Sea port of Massawa reportedly went back to work one day after it was bombed by Ethiopian fighter bombers.
  • China Pledges Free Navigation in South China Sea
    China reportedly pledged to ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea where it is locked in disputes with five other nations over ownership of islands.
  • Romanian Shipping firm Lays off 900 Sailors-Union
    Navrom Galati reportedly laid off half its total 1,800 sailors because of losses due to the blockage of the Danube by bridges wrecked during NATO air strikes.
  • Ship Loads may be Cut Due to Great Lakes Levels
    A drop in water levels to their lowest point in 30 years in the St. Lawrence Seaway system reportedly could lead to cuts in cargo limits on Great Lakes ships.
  • Zhenhua Wins $27 Million Equipment Orders
    Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery Co. reportedly signed contracts with two Canadian ports to supply container handling equipment worth a combined $27 million.
  • Has OPEC Tamed Wayward Venezuela
    Venezuela, long the black sheep of the Arab-dominated OPEC oil cartel, reportedly appears to have given up its challenge to the Middle Eastern petro-states for a bigger slice of the world oil market and, instead, fallen into line.
  • Brazil, Shell Discuss Better Oil Terms
    Brazil is reportedly negotiating with Royal Dutch Shell to improve oil exploration contract terms despite the company's recent move to reduce its investment interest in the country.
  • Newport News Implements Contract Wage Offer
    Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. reportedly defended its implementation of the wage portions of its "final" contract offer to United Steelworkers of America members after the union filed a formal complaint.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 1999
Feature
  • Panama Canal: waterway between east and west. Almost 90 years after being opened, the Panama Canal is the fastest and most economical route for many transport users in this region.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance has redeployed two of its trans-Pacific services to improve outbound services for China.
  • NYK now calls at Montreal in its new Canada Express Service.
  • APL is introducing its third trans-Atlantic service.
  • Libra launches a new conventional Europe-South America containership service with CSAV and Braztrans.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd add Adelaide to Eagle service.
  • WAL serves the port of Cotonou.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk plan to make New York & New Jersey into their new US east coast superhub.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA recorded a satisfactory 1998.
  • P&O Stena Line is pleased with its first quarter 1999 results.
  • The French carriers in the cross-Channel trade posted more or less satisfactory results for 1998.
  • DCL launches new service from the USA and in the Caribbean.
Ports and Terminals
  • Russia's ports recorded lower throughput volumes in 1998, but they hope for improved results this year with more government support.
  • MTL in Hong Kong is upgrading its IT systems.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The John Nurminen group recorded a satisfactory year in 1998.
  • ASG posted lower profits in this year's first quarter.
  • U-T continues to grow, having acquired twelve companies in a year.
  • The Hub Group earned considerably higher first quarter revenues.
Aviation
  • TNT Airways is ready for take-off. TNT plans to integrate its air operations in a separate company, and also take over Ansett Australia's airfreight sector.
  • Lufthansa reported record results for 1998 and has started 1999 well.
  • Kitty Hawk flies into Saturday for freight forwarders.
  • Airborne Express posted a lower than expected first quarter result.
  • Alitalia joins the North Atlantic alliance of KLM and NWA.
  • MASKargo makes a good start at Hahn airport in Germany.
  • Kales acts for Varig and Avioimpex in Switzerland.
  • EVA Air has placed orders for three B747-400 freighters.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 1999
Feature
  • Panama Canal: waterway between east and west. Almost 90 years after being opened, the Panama Canal is the fastest and most economical route for many transport users in this region.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance has redeployed two of its trans-Pacific services to improve outbound services for China.
  • NYK now calls at Montreal in its new Canada Express Service.
  • APL is introducing its third trans-Atlantic service.
  • Libra launches a new conventional Europe-South America containership service with CSAV and Braztrans.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd add Adelaide to Eagle service.
  • WAL serves the port of Cotonou.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk plan to make New York & New Jersey into their new US east coast superhub.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA recorded a satisfactory 1998.
  • P&O Stena Line is pleased with its first quarter 1999 results.
  • The French carriers in the cross-Channel trade posted more or less satisfactory results for 1998.
  • DCL launches new service from the USA and in the Caribbean.
Ports and Terminals
  • Russia's ports recorded lower throughput volumes in 1998, but they hope for improved results this year with more government support.
  • MTL in Hong Kong is upgrading its IT systems.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The John Nurminen group recorded a satisfactory year in 1998.
  • ASG posted lower profits in this year's first quarter.
  • U-T continues to grow, having acquired twelve companies in a year.
  • The Hub Group earned considerably higher first quarter revenues.
Aviation
  • TNT Airways is ready for take-off. TNT plans to integrate its air operations in a separate company, and also take over Ansett Australia's airfreight sector.
  • Lufthansa reported record results for 1998 and has started 1999 well.
  • Kitty Hawk flies into Saturday for freight forwarders.
  • Airborne Express posted a lower than expected first quarter result.
  • Alitalia joins the North Atlantic alliance of KLM and NWA.
  • MASKargo makes a good start at Hahn airport in Germany.
  • Kales acts for Varig and Avioimpex in Switzerland.
  • EVA Air has placed orders for three B747-400 freighters.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 1999
Feature
  • Panama Canal: waterway between east and west. Almost 90 years after being opened, the Panama Canal is the fastest and most economical route for many transport users in this region.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance has redeployed two of its trans-Pacific services to improve outbound services for China.
  • NYK now calls at Montreal in its new Canada Express Service.
  • APL is introducing its third trans-Atlantic service.
  • Libra launches a new conventional Europe-South America containership service with CSAV and Braztrans.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd add Adelaide to Eagle service.
  • WAL serves the port of Cotonou.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk plan to make New York & New Jersey into their new US east coast superhub.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA recorded a satisfactory 1998.
  • P&O Stena Line is pleased with its first quarter 1999 results.
  • The French carriers in the cross-Channel trade posted more or less satisfactory results for 1998.
  • DCL launches new service from the USA and in the Caribbean.
Ports and Terminals
  • Russia's ports recorded lower throughput volumes in 1998, but they hope for improved results this year with more government support.
  • MTL in Hong Kong is upgrading its IT systems.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The John Nurminen group recorded a satisfactory year in 1998.
  • ASG posted lower profits in this year's first quarter.
  • U-T continues to grow, having acquired twelve companies in a year.
  • The Hub Group earned considerably higher first quarter revenues.
Aviation
  • TNT Airways is ready for take-off. TNT plans to integrate its air operations in a separate company, and also take over Ansett Australia's airfreight sector.
  • Lufthansa reported record results for 1998 and has started 1999 well.
  • Kitty Hawk flies into Saturday for freight forwarders.
  • Airborne Express posted a lower than expected first quarter result.
  • Alitalia joins the North Atlantic alliance of KLM and NWA.
  • MASKargo makes a good start at Hahn airport in Germany.
  • Kales acts for Varig and Avioimpex in Switzerland.
  • EVA Air has placed orders for three B747-400 freighters.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 1999
Feature
  • Panama Canal: waterway between east and west. Almost 90 years after being opened, the Panama Canal is the fastest and most economical route for many transport users in this region.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance has redeployed two of its trans-Pacific services to improve outbound services for China.
  • NYK now calls at Montreal in its new Canada Express Service.
  • APL is introducing its third trans-Atlantic service.
  • Libra launches a new conventional Europe-South America containership service with CSAV and Braztrans.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd add Adelaide to Eagle service.
  • WAL serves the port of Cotonou.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk plan to make New York & New Jersey into their new US east coast superhub.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA recorded a satisfactory 1998.
  • P&O Stena Line is pleased with its first quarter 1999 results.
  • The French carriers in the cross-Channel trade posted more or less satisfactory results for 1998.
  • DCL launches new service from the USA and in the Caribbean.
Ports and Terminals
  • Russia's ports recorded lower throughput volumes in 1998, but they hope for improved results this year with more government support.
  • MTL in Hong Kong is upgrading its IT systems.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The John Nurminen group recorded a satisfactory year in 1998.
  • ASG posted lower profits in this year's first quarter.
  • U-T continues to grow, having acquired twelve companies in a year.
  • The Hub Group earned considerably higher first quarter revenues.
Aviation
  • TNT Airways is ready for take-off. TNT plans to integrate its air operations in a separate company, and also take over Ansett Australia's airfreight sector.
  • Lufthansa reported record results for 1998 and has started 1999 well.
  • Kitty Hawk flies into Saturday for freight forwarders.
  • Airborne Express posted a lower than expected first quarter result.
  • Alitalia joins the North Atlantic alliance of KLM and NWA.
  • MASKargo makes a good start at Hahn airport in Germany.
  • Kales acts for Varig and Avioimpex in Switzerland.
  • EVA Air has placed orders for three B747-400 freighters.

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 1999
Feature
  • Panama Canal: waterway between east and west. Almost 90 years after being opened, the Panama Canal is the fastest and most economical route for many transport users in this region.
Maritime
  • The New World Alliance has redeployed two of its trans-Pacific services to improve outbound services for China.
  • NYK now calls at Montreal in its new Canada Express Service.
  • APL is introducing its third trans-Atlantic service.
  • Libra launches a new conventional Europe-South America containership service with CSAV and Braztrans.
  • Contship and P&O Nedlloyd add Adelaide to Eagle service.
  • WAL serves the port of Cotonou.
  • Sea-Land and Maersk plan to make New York & New Jersey into their new US east coast superhub.
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA recorded a satisfactory 1998.
  • P&O Stena Line is pleased with its first quarter 1999 results.
  • The French carriers in the cross-Channel trade posted more or less satisfactory results for 1998.
  • DCL launches new service from the USA and in the Caribbean.
Ports and Terminals
  • Russia's ports recorded lower throughput volumes in 1998, but they hope for improved results this year with more government support.
  • MTL in Hong Kong is upgrading its IT systems.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • The John Nurminen group recorded a satisfactory year in 1998.
  • ASG posted lower profits in this year's first quarter.
  • U-T continues to grow, having acquired twelve companies in a year.
  • The Hub Group earned considerably higher first quarter revenues.
Aviation
  • TNT Airways is ready for take-off. TNT plans to integrate its air operations in a separate company, and also take over Ansett Australia's airfreight sector.
  • Lufthansa reported record results for 1998 and has started 1999 well.
  • Kitty Hawk flies into Saturday for freight forwarders.
  • Airborne Express posted a lower than expected first quarter result.
  • Alitalia joins the North Atlantic alliance of KLM and NWA.
  • MASKargo makes a good start at Hahn airport in Germany.
  • Kales acts for Varig and Avioimpex in Switzerland.
  • EVA Air has placed orders for three B747-400 freighters.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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