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September 20, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK in drive to promote port, register to Europe, US
    High-level team to highlight incentives taken to promote port as int'l hub
  • Keppel Philippines' profits in first half down 75%
  • Don't take White List all that seriously, ISF warns
  • Income rise puts shine back on Golden Ocean
  • IPBCC warns of bunker surcharges
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa Cargo eyes air express market
    Yields are higher, helping to make up for declining yields in cargo sector
  • China Airlines denies improper landing in HK
  • Airbus wins 11-plane order from Lufthansa
  • US urges new changes to EU aircraft noise law
  • VW unveils its first super-luxury car
Columns
  • Who will pay for dredging Suez Canal to take 18,000 TEU ships?

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK in drive to promote port, register to Europe, US
    High-level team to highlight incentives taken to promote port as int'l hub
  • Keppel Philippines' profits in first half down 75%
  • Don't take White List all that seriously, ISF warns
  • Income rise puts shine back on Golden Ocean
  • IPBCC warns of bunker surcharges
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa Cargo eyes air express market
    Yields are higher, helping to make up for declining yields in cargo sector
  • China Airlines denies improper landing in HK
  • Airbus wins 11-plane order from Lufthansa
  • US urges new changes to EU aircraft noise law
  • VW unveils its first super-luxury car
Columns
  • Who will pay for dredging Suez Canal to take 18,000 TEU ships?

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK in drive to promote port, register to Europe, US
    High-level team to highlight incentives taken to promote port as int'l hub
  • Keppel Philippines' profits in first half down 75%
  • Don't take White List all that seriously, ISF warns
  • Income rise puts shine back on Golden Ocean
  • IPBCC warns of bunker surcharges
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa Cargo eyes air express market
    Yields are higher, helping to make up for declining yields in cargo sector
  • China Airlines denies improper landing in HK
  • Airbus wins 11-plane order from Lufthansa
  • US urges new changes to EU aircraft noise law
  • VW unveils its first super-luxury car
Columns
  • Who will pay for dredging Suez Canal to take 18,000 TEU ships?

Sched Netweb site
  • P&ON to open Shenzhen branch office
  • YKL crosses the divide with China Land Bridge service
  • Cosco, FMC bosses meet
  • UASC profits slide 49pc
  • Penang port to increase container handling
  • MISC upgradess Asia service with K Line slot agreement
  • NTN Thai plant rolls into action
  • China's post to benefit from overseas expertise
  • AeroMexico to join Delta/Air France alliance
  • UPS, Oracle combine software
  • Guangzhou in command
  • Air Canada hopes to sway shareholders with profits

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
  • Deutsche Bahn Cargo continues as Railion
  • P&O back under British flag
  • The Netherlands wants to share in cost of German rail link
  • Joint venture in car logistics
  • Danzas co-operation with Securicor
  • Belgian strike goes on

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 1999
  • Japanese Shippers, TSA to Resume Dialog
  • New P&O Nedlloyd Shenzhen Branch Office Granted
  • CPR Opens Vancouver Intermodal Facility

urgente online pressweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
  • Huelga en Renfe
  • Correos de Brasil moderniza sistema informático
  • Lan Chile incrementa sus pasajeros en 14 por ciento
  • MSAS Global Logistics contratada por Packard Bell NEC
  • Northwest Airlines y KLM fortalecen su alianza
  • Red de expertos en transporte aéreo
  • Fusión de Pratt & Whitney y General Electric Aircraft Engines

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
  • Richard Ward appointed chief executive of IPE
  • OPEC economic experts say global oil stocks still too high
  • US regulators may delay Exxon-Mobil merger
  • Panama Canal transit congestion expected next week
  • South American markets report mainly good avails
  • Tight in St. Eustatius until 22nd, Bahamas badly hit
  • Price confusion in the Med. ahead of OPEC meeting
  • Halifax run out of IFO fuels
  • US East Coast should be back on track today
  • Asphalt production makes USWC quiet until mid Oct.
  • Strong exports keep Houston tight

The East Africanweb site
SEPTEMBER 15-21, 1999
  • Mv 'Victoria' Ferry Goes for Routine Repairs
  • UK Ferries Beat Duty Free Rule
  • Company to Hire Mercenaries for Security

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
  • P&O brings boxship back to British flag
    Lord Sterling, chairman of P&O, has started to make good on his promise to bring "at least 50" ships onto the British register
  • Ocean Rig announces $90 million share issue
    Ocean Rig continues its efforts to adjust to the newly agreed later delivery dates for the two Bingo rigs under construction at Friede Goldman.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Chevron poised for Phillips bid
    US OIL major Chevron has been linked to a $10bn takover of Phillips Petroleum, a deal which would create a combined group worth nearly '50bn in the latest wave of industry consolidation.
  • Owners face 'black box' requirement
    GOVERNMENTS are moving closer to making it compulsory for ships to install "black boxes" to help solve riddles of accidents at sea.
  • Value of large claims to rise
    While the number of P&I claims exceeding $100,000 is likely to continue to decline, the value of such claims is set to go on rising, the UK P&I Club has warned.
  • Ocean Rig increases placement to $90m
    RNorway's troubled Ocean Rig said on Friday that it was increasing the size of its private placement from $75m to $90m, because of a $10m drop in the amount it can draw on a loan granted last year by MiesPierson and Christiania Bank.
  • French confirm start date for Port 2000
    French Transport Minister, Jean-Claude Gayssot, has confirmed the government's intention to launch work on the port of Le Havre's new FFr3bn+ ($500m) container terminal - Port 2000 - before the end of next year.
  • Strike halts Le Havre cargo handling
    CARGO handling was brought to a halt for 12 hours at the port of Le Havre on Saturday as port employees went on strike to protest over what they claim is inadequate investment in port equipment following an accident involving a container gantry, writes Andrew Spurrier, Le Havre.
  • P&I trial of error
    THE UK P&I Club, the largest of the marine mutuals, is embarking on a major study in order to investigate the underlying causes of claims attributed to human error.
  • 300,000 dwt Iran Najm . . .
    The 300,000 dwt Iran Najm is pictured in the port of Le Havre yesterday during its first call. The VLCC, which was built in 1996 by Daewoo Shipbuilding of Okpo for National Iranian Tanker Company, is 332 m long, 58 m wide and has a draught of 22 m.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
  • John A Hadjipateras died yesterday
  • AESA baffled by one-day strikes at Seville yard
  • BC Ferries restructuring
  • Holyman hints at mystery bidder
  • Taiwan striving for hub port status
  • Coega port gets go-ahead
  • German ports should streamline inland services
  • Carnival boosted by capacity increase
  • Thai owners get ten-day THC ultimatum
  • Saigon container terminal inaugurated
  • Intertanko urges scrutiny of Y2K clauses
  • BHP shipping remains uncertain
  • Lloyd Werft seeks to build hull outside Germany
  • Indian banks tighten lending to port projects
  • Friede Goldman reduces offer for Halter Marine
  • Kawasaki HI expects half-year pre-tax loss

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 1999
Home
  • Shippers: Market requires flexibility
  • Forget about libraries, mail. Trade data is a Web site away
  • US urges new changes to EU aircraft noise law
  • Sugar producers say WTO talks critical
  • GeoLogistics Americas to focus on global logistics
  • Pilots union pledges support to Polar Air Cargo crew in contract dispute
  • UAW turns attention to GM after DaimlerChrysler agreement
  • New China airport opens Monday
Transportation
  • Get new box terminal, Tellier urges Halifax
  • Detroit chosen for terminal
  • Intermodal increase seen bolstering profit
  • Polar Air Cargo faces new threat of strike
Maritime
  • Unions, operators remain at odds nationwide despite local Rio pact
  • Concern rises over Yugoslavia's closing of the Danube River
  • Airport, terminals reopen after storm
  • German liner shipping rates slipped 1.0% in August
  • Shipowners follow new rules, but were they necessary?
  • Insurance protects against weather
  • A giant returns to form
  • Excess capacity turns market sour
  • Titanic case gets attention of marine salvage industry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 1999
Home
  • Shippers: Market requires flexibility
  • Forget about libraries, mail. Trade data is a Web site away
  • US urges new changes to EU aircraft noise law
  • Sugar producers say WTO talks critical
  • GeoLogistics Americas to focus on global logistics
  • Pilots union pledges support to Polar Air Cargo crew in contract dispute
  • UAW turns attention to GM after DaimlerChrysler agreement
  • New China airport opens Monday
Transportation
  • Get new box terminal, Tellier urges Halifax
  • Detroit chosen for terminal
  • Intermodal increase seen bolstering profit
  • Polar Air Cargo faces new threat of strike
Maritime
  • Unions, operators remain at odds nationwide despite local Rio pact
  • Concern rises over Yugoslavia's closing of the Danube River
  • Airport, terminals reopen after storm
  • German liner shipping rates slipped 1.0% in August
  • Shipowners follow new rules, but were they necessary?
  • Insurance protects against weather
  • A giant returns to form
  • Excess capacity turns market sour
  • Titanic case gets attention of marine salvage industry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 1999
Home
  • Shippers: Market requires flexibility
  • Forget about libraries, mail. Trade data is a Web site away
  • US urges new changes to EU aircraft noise law
  • Sugar producers say WTO talks critical
  • GeoLogistics Americas to focus on global logistics
  • Pilots union pledges support to Polar Air Cargo crew in contract dispute
  • UAW turns attention to GM after DaimlerChrysler agreement
  • New China airport opens Monday
Transportation
  • Get new box terminal, Tellier urges Halifax
  • Detroit chosen for terminal
  • Intermodal increase seen bolstering profit
  • Polar Air Cargo faces new threat of strike
Maritime
  • Unions, operators remain at odds nationwide despite local Rio pact
  • Concern rises over Yugoslavia's closing of the Danube River
  • Airport, terminals reopen after storm
  • German liner shipping rates slipped 1.0% in August
  • Shipowners follow new rules, but were they necessary?
  • Insurance protects against weather
  • A giant returns to form
  • Excess capacity turns market sour
  • Titanic case gets attention of marine salvage industry

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
  • L. Delwaide: "Anvers a besoin à court terme d'un 2e tunnel ferroviaire"
    Mercredi dernier la ministre fédérale des Transports, Isabelle Durant, s'est rendue à Anvers pour prendre contact avec l'administration portuaire afin d'y procéder à un tour d'horizon. L'échevin du port L. Delwaide voit dans cette visite les signes évidents d'un important changement. A peine quelques semaines après avoir pris ses fonctions, un ministre du gouvernement fédéral vient s'informer. De plus, la ministre a assuré ses interlocuteurs de son soutien total dans l'affaire de la réactivation du Rhin d'Acier, qu'elle manifestera lors de la prochaine rencontre ministérielle du 6 octobre, avec les homologues allemand et néerlandais. I. Durant fera un plaidoyer pour une restauration rapide de cette liaison ferroviaire.
  • L'expéditeur est le moteur du flux de marchandises
    EuroFreight 99, la première édition d'un événement à caractère annuel, a été inauguré hier. Ce congrès se veut un point de rencontre des expéditeurs européens, qui pourront discuter des problèmes du secteur et confronter leurs points de vue. La première édition est organisée à Barcelone et il va de soi que le transport de et vers la péninsule ibérique occupe une place prépondérante dans les débats. Les premières sessions étaient consacrées au transport combiné, à l'avenir du transport après l'intégration européenne des pays d'Europe centrale et de l'Est, à la fonction de l'expéditeur et à l'importance du shortsea.
  • Kühne & Nagel vend Van Vliet
    Kühne & Nagel a décidé de vendre sa division de transport routier aux Pays-Bas, la société Van Vliet, à ses anciens propriétaires. Elle continuera à rouler pour la société suisse, mais plus exclusivement. C'est ce que signale la presse néerlandaise.
  • Bourbon n'exclut pas de porter plainte
    Intervenant sur le marché du remorquage maritime via Les Abeilles et les Abeilles Internationales, le Groupe Bourbon est placé face à la perspective d'une concurrence dont il conteste plusieurs aspects. D'où la possibilité que cette affaire débouche sur un affrontement devant les tribunaux.

Marine Linkweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
Maritime Contract News
  • Halter And Friede Goldman Amend Merger Terms
  • OT Africa Line to be acquired by the Bollore Group
Breaking News
  • Y2K Clauses: Don't Promise Too Much
  • LISCR opens London office
  • Supreme Court Orders Review Of W. Coast Tanker Rules

Marine Linkweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
Maritime Contract News
  • Halter And Friede Goldman Amend Merger Terms
  • OT Africa Line to be acquired by the Bollore Group
Breaking News
  • Y2K Clauses: Don't Promise Too Much
  • LISCR opens London office
  • Supreme Court Orders Review Of W. Coast Tanker Rules

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
Tabletalk
  • Birth of an elephant. Thomas Eckelmann and Emanuel Schiffer talk about Eurogate, formed by the merger of Eurokai and BLG.
Maritime
  • Bollore group is set to acquire OT Africa Lines, including the landside network in Africa.
  • CMA-CGM has launched a new Europe-Casablanca service.
  • Kien Hung is expanding its Hong Kong-Bangkok connection.
  • "K" Line and TSK become slot-charter partners.
  • Yemen Gulf Line resumes direct calls at the port of Aden.
  • Stena increases turnover in the first half of this year.
  • Hapag Lloyd earns a higher profit from liner shipping.
  • Lauritzen's operating profit remains about the same.
Ports and Terminals
  • ABP reorganises in the face of lower half year results.
  • A total of 27 terminals are up for sale at the port of Santos.
  • Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia signs up its first customer.
  • Aden Container Terminal is officially launched.
  • New publications: Guide to Port Entry; World Port Privatisation; Latest developments in Container Handling Technology.
  • Calendar of events: IPPPM course, New Orleans.
Intermodal
  • ICF moves its tenth banana block train to Gdynia since March.
  • Davies Turner strengthens its intermodal commitment.
  • ACI will start a UK-German block train through the Channel Tunnel.
  • J.B. Hunt buys Freightliner trucks.
  • The EU has produced a forecast of cargo flows in the year 2000.
  • Fehmarnbelt crossing is essential.
Aviation
  • Onex Corp's plans to merge Air Canada and Canadian Airlines International is entering the next phase.
  • Icelandair flies a B757F.
  • SIA Cargo will launch a new freighter service to Prestwick.
  • Qantas recorded a successful year in fiscal 1998/99.
  • Sabena is in the red due to external factors and one-off items.
  • Weco-AirCargo represents Turkish Airlines in Denmark and Norway.
  • Global International buys ATID.
  • ABF Freight launches Timekeeper Air for time-critical shipments.
  • AUA's half-year result is affected by special conditions.
  • AEA shows positive traffic development for the first half.

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
Tabletalk
  • Birth of an elephant. Thomas Eckelmann and Emanuel Schiffer talk about Eurogate, formed by the merger of Eurokai and BLG.
Maritime
  • Bollore group is set to acquire OT Africa Lines, including the landside network in Africa.
  • CMA-CGM has launched a new Europe-Casablanca service.
  • Kien Hung is expanding its Hong Kong-Bangkok connection.
  • "K" Line and TSK become slot-charter partners.
  • Yemen Gulf Line resumes direct calls at the port of Aden.
  • Stena increases turnover in the first half of this year.
  • Hapag Lloyd earns a higher profit from liner shipping.
  • Lauritzen's operating profit remains about the same.
Ports and Terminals
  • ABP reorganises in the face of lower half year results.
  • A total of 27 terminals are up for sale at the port of Santos.
  • Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia signs up its first customer.
  • Aden Container Terminal is officially launched.
  • New publications: Guide to Port Entry; World Port Privatisation; Latest developments in Container Handling Technology.
  • Calendar of events: IPPPM course, New Orleans.
Intermodal
  • ICF moves its tenth banana block train to Gdynia since March.
  • Davies Turner strengthens its intermodal commitment.
  • ACI will start a UK-German block train through the Channel Tunnel.
  • J.B. Hunt buys Freightliner trucks.
  • The EU has produced a forecast of cargo flows in the year 2000.
  • Fehmarnbelt crossing is essential.
Aviation
  • Onex Corp's plans to merge Air Canada and Canadian Airlines International is entering the next phase.
  • Icelandair flies a B757F.
  • SIA Cargo will launch a new freighter service to Prestwick.
  • Qantas recorded a successful year in fiscal 1998/99.
  • Sabena is in the red due to external factors and one-off items.
  • Weco-AirCargo represents Turkish Airlines in Denmark and Norway.
  • Global International buys ATID.
  • ABF Freight launches Timekeeper Air for time-critical shipments.
  • AUA's half-year result is affected by special conditions.
  • AEA shows positive traffic development for the first half.

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
Tabletalk
  • Birth of an elephant. Thomas Eckelmann and Emanuel Schiffer talk about Eurogate, formed by the merger of Eurokai and BLG.
Maritime
  • Bollore group is set to acquire OT Africa Lines, including the landside network in Africa.
  • CMA-CGM has launched a new Europe-Casablanca service.
  • Kien Hung is expanding its Hong Kong-Bangkok connection.
  • "K" Line and TSK become slot-charter partners.
  • Yemen Gulf Line resumes direct calls at the port of Aden.
  • Stena increases turnover in the first half of this year.
  • Hapag Lloyd earns a higher profit from liner shipping.
  • Lauritzen's operating profit remains about the same.
Ports and Terminals
  • ABP reorganises in the face of lower half year results.
  • A total of 27 terminals are up for sale at the port of Santos.
  • Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia signs up its first customer.
  • Aden Container Terminal is officially launched.
  • New publications: Guide to Port Entry; World Port Privatisation; Latest developments in Container Handling Technology.
  • Calendar of events: IPPPM course, New Orleans.
Intermodal
  • ICF moves its tenth banana block train to Gdynia since March.
  • Davies Turner strengthens its intermodal commitment.
  • ACI will start a UK-German block train through the Channel Tunnel.
  • J.B. Hunt buys Freightliner trucks.
  • The EU has produced a forecast of cargo flows in the year 2000.
  • Fehmarnbelt crossing is essential.
Aviation
  • Onex Corp's plans to merge Air Canada and Canadian Airlines International is entering the next phase.
  • Icelandair flies a B757F.
  • SIA Cargo will launch a new freighter service to Prestwick.
  • Qantas recorded a successful year in fiscal 1998/99.
  • Sabena is in the red due to external factors and one-off items.
  • Weco-AirCargo represents Turkish Airlines in Denmark and Norway.
  • Global International buys ATID.
  • ABF Freight launches Timekeeper Air for time-critical shipments.
  • AUA's half-year result is affected by special conditions.
  • AEA shows positive traffic development for the first half.

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
Tabletalk
  • Birth of an elephant. Thomas Eckelmann and Emanuel Schiffer talk about Eurogate, formed by the merger of Eurokai and BLG.
Maritime
  • Bollore group is set to acquire OT Africa Lines, including the landside network in Africa.
  • CMA-CGM has launched a new Europe-Casablanca service.
  • Kien Hung is expanding its Hong Kong-Bangkok connection.
  • "K" Line and TSK become slot-charter partners.
  • Yemen Gulf Line resumes direct calls at the port of Aden.
  • Stena increases turnover in the first half of this year.
  • Hapag Lloyd earns a higher profit from liner shipping.
  • Lauritzen's operating profit remains about the same.
Ports and Terminals
  • ABP reorganises in the face of lower half year results.
  • A total of 27 terminals are up for sale at the port of Santos.
  • Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia signs up its first customer.
  • Aden Container Terminal is officially launched.
  • New publications: Guide to Port Entry; World Port Privatisation; Latest developments in Container Handling Technology.
  • Calendar of events: IPPPM course, New Orleans.
Intermodal
  • ICF moves its tenth banana block train to Gdynia since March.
  • Davies Turner strengthens its intermodal commitment.
  • ACI will start a UK-German block train through the Channel Tunnel.
  • J.B. Hunt buys Freightliner trucks.
  • The EU has produced a forecast of cargo flows in the year 2000.
  • Fehmarnbelt crossing is essential.
Aviation
  • Onex Corp's plans to merge Air Canada and Canadian Airlines International is entering the next phase.
  • Icelandair flies a B757F.
  • SIA Cargo will launch a new freighter service to Prestwick.
  • Qantas recorded a successful year in fiscal 1998/99.
  • Sabena is in the red due to external factors and one-off items.
  • Weco-AirCargo represents Turkish Airlines in Denmark and Norway.
  • Global International buys ATID.
  • ABF Freight launches Timekeeper Air for time-critical shipments.
  • AUA's half-year result is affected by special conditions.
  • AEA shows positive traffic development for the first half.

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
Tabletalk
  • Birth of an elephant. Thomas Eckelmann and Emanuel Schiffer talk about Eurogate, formed by the merger of Eurokai and BLG.
Maritime
  • Bollore group is set to acquire OT Africa Lines, including the landside network in Africa.
  • CMA-CGM has launched a new Europe-Casablanca service.
  • Kien Hung is expanding its Hong Kong-Bangkok connection.
  • "K" Line and TSK become slot-charter partners.
  • Yemen Gulf Line resumes direct calls at the port of Aden.
  • Stena increases turnover in the first half of this year.
  • Hapag Lloyd earns a higher profit from liner shipping.
  • Lauritzen's operating profit remains about the same.
Ports and Terminals
  • ABP reorganises in the face of lower half year results.
  • A total of 27 terminals are up for sale at the port of Santos.
  • Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia signs up its first customer.
  • Aden Container Terminal is officially launched.
  • New publications: Guide to Port Entry; World Port Privatisation; Latest developments in Container Handling Technology.
  • Calendar of events: IPPPM course, New Orleans.
Intermodal
  • ICF moves its tenth banana block train to Gdynia since March.
  • Davies Turner strengthens its intermodal commitment.
  • ACI will start a UK-German block train through the Channel Tunnel.
  • J.B. Hunt buys Freightliner trucks.
  • The EU has produced a forecast of cargo flows in the year 2000.
  • Fehmarnbelt crossing is essential.
Aviation
  • Onex Corp's plans to merge Air Canada and Canadian Airlines International is entering the next phase.
  • Icelandair flies a B757F.
  • SIA Cargo will launch a new freighter service to Prestwick.
  • Qantas recorded a successful year in fiscal 1998/99.
  • Sabena is in the red due to external factors and one-off items.
  • Weco-AirCargo represents Turkish Airlines in Denmark and Norway.
  • Global International buys ATID.
  • ABF Freight launches Timekeeper Air for time-critical shipments.
  • AUA's half-year result is affected by special conditions.
  • AEA shows positive traffic development for the first half.

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Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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