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March 26, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 2 megaships cannot call at S'pore Cruise Centre
    QE2, P&O's Oriana cannot berth at centre due to height restrictions posed by Sentosa cable cars
  • Fewer HK-owned ships, but tonnage has risen
  • Japanese shipmanager sets up office in S'pore
  • Royal Caribbean sued over missing woman on cruise
Air and Land Transport
  • B737 rudder to blame in US Airways crash in 1994
    Same failure the most likely cause of a 1991 crash and a serious incident in 1996: safety board
  • Varig to renegotiate US$2.7b Boeing order
  • Superjumbo jet a bad investment: Boeing chief
  • Beijing to crack down on airfare abuses
  • US offers to work with EU to overturn ban on hush kits
Features
  • Mapping out a rescue plan
    Analysts say MAS could merge with MISC and Kontena Nasional to become an integrated transportation group
Columns
  • Fishing vessel owner found to have breached duty of care to employee

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 2 megaships cannot call at S'pore Cruise Centre
    QE2, P&O's Oriana cannot berth at centre due to height restrictions posed by Sentosa cable cars
  • Fewer HK-owned ships, but tonnage has risen
  • Japanese shipmanager sets up office in S'pore
  • Royal Caribbean sued over missing woman on cruise
Air and Land Transport
  • B737 rudder to blame in US Airways crash in 1994
    Same failure the most likely cause of a 1991 crash and a serious incident in 1996: safety board
  • Varig to renegotiate US$2.7b Boeing order
  • Superjumbo jet a bad investment: Boeing chief
  • Beijing to crack down on airfare abuses
  • US offers to work with EU to overturn ban on hush kits
Features
  • Mapping out a rescue plan
    Analysts say MAS could merge with MISC and Kontena Nasional to become an integrated transportation group
Columns
  • Fishing vessel owner found to have breached duty of care to employee

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 2 megaships cannot call at S'pore Cruise Centre
    QE2, P&O's Oriana cannot berth at centre due to height restrictions posed by Sentosa cable cars
  • Fewer HK-owned ships, but tonnage has risen
  • Japanese shipmanager sets up office in S'pore
  • Royal Caribbean sued over missing woman on cruise
Air and Land Transport
  • B737 rudder to blame in US Airways crash in 1994
    Same failure the most likely cause of a 1991 crash and a serious incident in 1996: safety board
  • Varig to renegotiate US$2.7b Boeing order
  • Superjumbo jet a bad investment: Boeing chief
  • Beijing to crack down on airfare abuses
  • US offers to work with EU to overturn ban on hush kits
Features
  • Mapping out a rescue plan
    Analysts say MAS could merge with MISC and Kontena Nasional to become an integrated transportation group
Columns
  • Fishing vessel owner found to have breached duty of care to employee

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 2 megaships cannot call at S'pore Cruise Centre
    QE2, P&O's Oriana cannot berth at centre due to height restrictions posed by Sentosa cable cars
  • Fewer HK-owned ships, but tonnage has risen
  • Japanese shipmanager sets up office in S'pore
  • Royal Caribbean sued over missing woman on cruise
Air and Land Transport
  • B737 rudder to blame in US Airways crash in 1994
    Same failure the most likely cause of a 1991 crash and a serious incident in 1996: safety board
  • Varig to renegotiate US$2.7b Boeing order
  • Superjumbo jet a bad investment: Boeing chief
  • Beijing to crack down on airfare abuses
  • US offers to work with EU to overturn ban on hush kits
Features
  • Mapping out a rescue plan
    Analysts say MAS could merge with MISC and Kontena Nasional to become an integrated transportation group
Columns
  • Fishing vessel owner found to have breached duty of care to employee

Sched Netweb site
  • Success breeds new stops for CMA-CGM
  • China opens Taiwan door again
  • FESCO to invest millions in new fleet
  • New APL report may ease industry deregulation
  • Surabaya under scrutiny
  • Carriers move Indian base
  • New focus on marine disputes
  • Deutsche Post flagged in
  • Target Logistics aims to expand
  • Davies Turner applauds Turkey
  • Dragonair boosts flights
  • Second airport to spell success for Shanghai
  • Airport alliance set to grow
  • Spanair to expand with Airbus

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 25, 1999
  • CMB sells Transinsular
  • Strikes at P&O North Sea Ferries
  • Container shuttle service in Rotterdam harbor
  • El Al threatens claim for damages
  • Europe-South America shipping rates rise

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • MSC Announces Inauguration of Transpacific Service
  • Box Traffic from Asia to US Rises 10.7% in January
  • P&O Nedlloyd Expected to Go Public
  • Hanjin Reports 4.3% Revenue Rise for 1998

urgente online pressweb site
  • La Gomera tendrá aeropuerto en mayo
  • Renfe pone a la venta más de tres millones de plazas para Semana Santa
  • DHL inaugura oficinas en Madrid
  • MRW también atiende a los sordos
  • Crecen un 34,8 por ciento los env'os de Nacex.S
  • Acex quiere que el Gobierno gaste más en mantenimiento de carreteras
  • Plataforma para cargar camiones y camionetas
  • Peugeot empieza a producir el "206" en Poissy
  • Argentina multa a YPF por vender más caro en el mercado local que en el extranjero

Exim Indiaweb site
  • KPT surpasses last year's traffic
  • Evergreen expands services to East Malaysia, Brunei
  • Navi Mumbai CWC wins ISO-9002 certification
  • Futures trading in 8 oilseeds allowed
  • Export of patents-based new drug molecules allowed again
  • PSA nets Brunei contract against stiff global competition
  • Cabinet gives nod to DCI's dredger acquisition
  • Japan's economy recovering
  • Minerals export not eligible for income-tax rebate: SC
  • New York port bid to attract Asian cargo via Suez Canal route
  • Bid to hardsell Sharjah freezones to Indians
  • Thamesport handles its first post-Panamax boxship
  • Railways draw up package deal for core sector
  • Commerce Ministry lists export-friendly steps taken in Annual Report
  • 3-pronged strategy to revive NTC mills with Finance Ministry
  • Export-friendly amendments in labour laws to be introduced soon
  • Environmental clearance for several port projects
  • Eco-friendly technology event
  • India persuades European Union to drop bar on groundnuts
  • 3m tonnes wheat may be exported
  • Prune non-plan spending, urges AIAI President

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 25, 1999
  • Not so hot spot
  • Kurdish rebels admit blasting Iraq-Turkey pipeline

The East Africanweb site
  • Uganda Looks to Move More Goods by River and Lake
  • What Kenya Needs is a Good, Well Maintained Road Network
  • African Port Guards Stealing from Vessels
  • New Method a Threat to Local Fishermen
  • Uganda Firm Refurbishes Container Depot
  • Container Vessels Getting Damaged by High Speed

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Incertezza legale sulle banchine
  • Via ai lavori per lo scalo container operativo entro metà 2000 Taranto, parte il cantiere per il terminal Evergreen
  • Logistica al Sud, Caserta ci prova

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Nato bombs rain down on Serbia
    PRESSURE was growing last night on Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic to back down on Kosovo, as a second wave of Nato airstrikes was launched.
  • RFA ship heading home after delivering supplies
    A ROYAL Fleet Auxilliary vessel is steaming back from the Adriatic after delivering supplies and equipment for the proposed Nato peacekeeping force in Kosovo.
  • Profits dip 8% at Hutchison Port Holdings
    Pre-tax profits at Hutchison Whampoa's ports division, Hutchison Port Holdings, fell 8% last year to HK$4.54bn (US$586.5m) from HK$4.94bn in 1997.
  • Farstad appoints new director
    Norway's Farstad Shipping has announced the appointment of Karl Johan Bakken as director in charge of marketing and operations.
  • Torm and Lasco link up in handysize bulker pool
    TWO bulk carrier pooling deals were yesterday unveiled by Denmark's Torm and the US' Lasco Shipping, continuing the industry's trend to consolidation in the face of poor freight markets.
  • India port workers threaten strike over private deals
    INDIA'S port and dock workers are considering strike action over plans for the country's 11 major port trusts to rope in private enterprise to build new and modern facilities, writes Shirish Nadkarni, India Correspon-dent.
  • EU concern over subsidies on cabotage
    The European Commission fears subsidies on cabotage trades in Italy and France are being used to distort competition.
  • Double launch for P&O
    P&O Nedlloyd celebrates a double event today with the respective launching and handing over of two of its latest Arica class vessels, the P&O Nedlloyd Singapore and the P&O Nedlloyd Seoul at German shipbuilder Flender Werft.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 25, 1999
  • Wilhelmsen and Wallenius form roro giant
  • Wilhelmsen-Wallenius talks completed quickly
  • Ships still on cover in the Adriatic
  • Adriatic trade disrupted by air attacks
  • Lasco and Torm form new bulker pools
  • LISCR seeks to assure market
  • Barge-train link from Rotterdam to Italy
  • Ottawa reaches tentative deal with grain weighers
  • Ugland raises Swan Reefer stake
  • Charleston receives funding approval
  • UK sets out terms of tonnage tax review
  • Onorato slams Confitarma over Tirrenia aid
  • US ports 'will be asked for bid proposals'
  • UK Chamber forced to cut costs
  • Arabs in talks with Marseilles

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Deal creates first large cross-border rail system
  • On a roll, world's top car carriers join forces
  • Brazil's markets calmer as labor unrest simmers at ports and elsewhere
  • Shipper alert: Latin lanes starting to resemble Pacific
  • Japanese palate craves high-end foods from West
  • Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines agree to delivery each other's express shipments
  • Lumber firm sues Canada for damages from restrictive export policy
  • Evergreen expands Tacoma presence
  • Canada grain weighers keep up Vancouver port strike
  • Canada's steel firms join in building lighter auto bodies
Transportation
  • Truckers see no green light in Europe's unified market
  • Delta to sell 119 Boeing jets to United Technologies
Maritime
  • Ship line experts blame conferences for sick industry
  • Key Democrats jump ship on harbor tax plan
  • Samara moves to block tanker firm's reorganization
  • ECL's South America service to expand
  • Petrochem wharf begins operation at Port of Tianjin
  • Convoy of groups fund YMCA renovation to give seafarers safe berths in Brooklyn
  • FMC seeks information on Pacific contracts
  • Latin America Port Roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Deal creates first large cross-border rail system
  • On a roll, world's top car carriers join forces
  • Brazil's markets calmer as labor unrest simmers at ports and elsewhere
  • Shipper alert: Latin lanes starting to resemble Pacific
  • Japanese palate craves high-end foods from West
  • Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines agree to delivery each other's express shipments
  • Lumber firm sues Canada for damages from restrictive export policy
  • Evergreen expands Tacoma presence
  • Canada grain weighers keep up Vancouver port strike
  • Canada's steel firms join in building lighter auto bodies
Transportation
  • Truckers see no green light in Europe's unified market
  • Delta to sell 119 Boeing jets to United Technologies
Maritime
  • Ship line experts blame conferences for sick industry
  • Key Democrats jump ship on harbor tax plan
  • Samara moves to block tanker firm's reorganization
  • ECL's South America service to expand
  • Petrochem wharf begins operation at Port of Tianjin
  • Convoy of groups fund YMCA renovation to give seafarers safe berths in Brooklyn
  • FMC seeks information on Pacific contracts
  • Latin America Port Roundup

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Deal creates first large cross-border rail system
  • On a roll, world's top car carriers join forces
  • Brazil's markets calmer as labor unrest simmers at ports and elsewhere
  • Shipper alert: Latin lanes starting to resemble Pacific
  • Japanese palate craves high-end foods from West
  • Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines agree to delivery each other's express shipments
  • Lumber firm sues Canada for damages from restrictive export policy
  • Evergreen expands Tacoma presence
  • Canada grain weighers keep up Vancouver port strike
  • Canada's steel firms join in building lighter auto bodies
Transportation
  • Truckers see no green light in Europe's unified market
  • Delta to sell 119 Boeing jets to United Technologies
Maritime
  • Ship line experts blame conferences for sick industry
  • Key Democrats jump ship on harbor tax plan
  • Samara moves to block tanker firm's reorganization
  • ECL's South America service to expand
  • Petrochem wharf begins operation at Port of Tianjin
  • Convoy of groups fund YMCA renovation to give seafarers safe berths in Brooklyn
  • FMC seeks information on Pacific contracts
  • Latin America Port Roundup

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Dubois: l'alliance E1 durera "au moins" jusqu'en 2002
    Le groupe Dubois a connu d'excellentes évolutions au niveau de la logistique et des transports européens en 1998. Et Patrick Dubois, PDG du groupe, est confiant pour l'avenir. Le rachat d'un important partenaire - la division terrestre de Nedlloyd - ne l'inquiète pas outre mesure. Les engagements seront tenus au moins jusqu'en juin 2002 et l'alliance E1 continue même à évoluer, avec la création d'un bureau de consultance logistique baptisé E1 Flowmaster. Dubois n'exclut toutefois pas - à terme - un changement de partenaire et dit à ce sujet "ne pas avoir d'états d'âme".
  • La CMB se retire de la navigation de ligne en vendant Transinsular
    La vente de la participation de 100% dans l'armement portugais Transinsular au manutentionnaire et armateur de ligne portugais Empresa de Trafego en Estiva met un terme aux activités de ligne du groupe maritime belge CMB. Selon des sources bien informées du milieu financier, la vente générerait un montant de 2,7 mia. de BEF (66,9 mio. d'EUR), de sorte que la CMB réaliserait une plus-value de plus d'un milliard de BEF. Les deux parties ont signé un accord de principe et l'opération devrait être bouclée en avril après une radioscopie de Transinsular par l'acquéreur.
  • CMA-CGM a dégagé un bénéfice de 199 mio. de FRF en 1998
    Pour l'exercice 1998, le groupe CMA-CGM a dégagé un résultat net de 199 millions de FRF (30 mio. d'EUR). Par rapport à l'exercice 1997, la progression est de 211%. Le chiffre d'affaires affiche une hausse de 8% et le trafic en TEU de 9%. Des chiffres que le président Tristan Vieljeux présente comme très encourageants pour l'avenir du groupe.
  • La semaine de travail dans le transport routier à l'agenda du conseil européen
    Les ministres européens du Transport se pencheront lundi prochain à Bruxelles une fois de plus sur la stimulation du transport combiné de marchandises, les temps de travail dans le transport routier et la question de savoir si les autobus d'une longueur de 15 mètres seront autorisés dans tous les Etats de l'UE. En ce qui concerne le transport combiné, le débat se concentrera sur deux propositions de modifications des directives 106/1992 et 53/1996 introduites par la Commission européenne. Les modifications doivent rendre ce type de transport plus attrayant. Les mesures d'encouragement ont entre autres trait à une exemption des interdictions existantes de circulation dans un certain nombre d'Etats-membres.

Marine Linkweb site
MARCH 25, 1999
  • Wilhelmsen Lines, Wallenius Lines Merge
    Wilhelmsen Lines created a joint operating firm with Wallenius Lines to run what it said was the world's biggest fleet of car transport ships and Ro-Ro vessels. The new company, to be owned 50/50 by the two firms, would operate more than 70 vessels and has 10 more under construction for delivery in 1999 and 2000, together with options for other new vessels. Wilhelmsen and Wallenius, which is family owned, would continue to own their respective vessels after the new company became fully operational on July 1.
    Wilhelmsen said that "this creates the world's biggest shipping group within transport for all types of rolling cargoes, together with container capacity in certain markets."
  • Damen Buys $25M Stake In Romanian Yard
    Damen Shipyards Group has reportedly bought a majority stake in Romanian Danube-based shipyard Santierul Naval Galati. The State Ownership Fund (FPS) sold 51 percent from its total 70.53 percent in Santierul Naval Galati for $25 million dollars. The amount includes a five-year investment program to be run by the Dutch investor.
    "We will upgrade Galati shipyard in the next five years to be able to face the international competition," Damen general manager Herman Quast said.
  • Suez Canal Receipts At $156.4 Million
    Egypt earned $156.4 million in January from Suez Canal receipts, the same as in December, 1998. The receipts were $145.0 million in January, 1998, it said. The December figure was adjusted from $155.4.
  • Drybulk Freight: Flat Conditions Persist
    Flat conditions persisted in the Capesize and Panamax sectors of the dry cargo freight market and prospects for owners as Easter holidays approached were not very encouraging, brokers said. A reasonable volume of fresh grain orders was reported but brokers doubted these would affect the market materially while Panamax orders from the Continent appeared to have dwindled, resulting in more tonnage ballasting to the U.S. Gulf. The failure of some Panamaxes on subjects in the Atlantic was another negative factor, brokers said. The Baltic Freight Index (BFI) fell six points to 957 and the Baltic Panamax Index dropped 11 points to 976, while the Baltic Handy Index gained four points to 764, although the weakening trend in South America was reflected in the decline of the Brazil/Continent trial grain route to $16.13 from $16.66.
  • Med Tanker Rates Firm Up
    Clean tanker rates have firmed, especially in the Mediterranean, shipping brokers said last week. Rates for 33,000 ton cargoes between Europe and the U.S. rose from W180 to W190 while 30,000 ton gas oil movements paid W140 to the U.K./Continent and W130 to the Mediterranean. But the struggling Middle East market has seen further falls, with vessels from 27,500 tons to 45,000 tons fixing at W130 into India. Poor demand for long-haul voyages and lack of westward interest has withered levels. Rates for larger ships have collapsed still further with 65,000 ton cargoes going at W105 and 85,000 tonrs paying W90 on Red Sea to Asia voyages.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

International Transport Journalweb site
Tabletalk
  • Bernhard Simon: "The market punishes poor quality". Investments in EDP systems are a key factor in optimising logistics systems, according to Bernhard Simon, partner in Dachser GmbH & Co KG.
Maritime
  • P&O Nedlloyd's costs under control. In 1998 P&O Nedlloyd succeeded in increasing its operating profit despite crises in Asia and Brazil.
  • "K" Line improves intra-Asia links.
  • Evergreen expands in Southeast Asia.
  • P&O focuses on its core businesses of cruises, ferries and ports.
  • Anera and TWRA will terminate their activities at the end of April.
  • Calendar of events: Intertanko's Tanker Event in Houston.
  • Viewpoint by Eyesleft: Sense prevails on capacity restrictions.
Ports and Terminals
  • Gothenburg sees itself as the mainport of North Europe.
  • Aden Container Terminal started operations this month.
  • Top 30 containerports: Singapore is now definitely ahead of Hong Kong.
Aviation
  • Lufthansa Cargo's Business Partnerships program is forging ahead with the signing up of ASG and GeoLogistics.
  • SIA now flies two rtw freighters.
  • Varig drops flights to Zurich.
  • Cathay Pacific posts loss in 1998, but is still investing in aircraft.
  • Ansett records leap in profit.
  • Airborne is expanding in Europe.
  • TMA takes Ogden as a partner in its second restructuring phase.
  • Air NZ names Indonesian GSA.
  • AMA is expanding its services.
  • DHL records good growth in Asia.
  • China Cargo appoints SFS as agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Among topics discussed by the Fiata headquarters session in Zurich were developments in the USA and China.
  • The acquisition of Nedlloyd's ETD division will boost the logistics competence of Deutsche Post/Danzas.
UK and Ireland
  • Felixstowe and Thamesport hauliers form closer links.
  • Cory Towage expands its coastal services with an additional tug.
Africa and East Med
  • Turkey again postpones the tender for a Straits VTM system.
  • Trans Africa Railway is to build an inland port in Uganda.
Middle East
  • Mina Zayed is investing in expansion projects.
  • Emirates carries fresh produce exports out of Saudi Arabia.
Asia
  • Circle is expanding in China, and has opened a centre in Singapore.
  • Nittsu launches hazardous service.
  • Port Klang posted good 1998 results.
Americas
  • Cargo Service Center opens a new terminal at JFK.
  • UP and BNSF sign a "historic" dispatching agreement.
  • Lan Chile's profit was down in 1998, partly due to more competition.
  • Maersk launches Patagonia feeder.
  • Eurokai signs contract in Sepetiba.

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Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.
Naples
Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.
Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.
Brussels
Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic
With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.
Tarragona
Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.
In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record
Alexandria, Egypt
Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024
The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.
Rome
Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector
A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.
Brussels
Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.
Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.
Genoa
Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.
ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.
Brussels
The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.
New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag
Bern
A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad
Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.
Shanghai
The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.
In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%
Paris
Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med
Tangier
In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April
Beijing
Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).
Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions
Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship
Naples
Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)
Marseille
Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC
New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted
London
It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years
UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025
Brussels
The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.
Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.
Trieste/Pouancé
Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units
After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss
Haifa
In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)
The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.
Washington
The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.
EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States
Strasbourg/Brussels
An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced
FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.
Bern
A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected
IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025
London
The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).
Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.
Paris/Frankfurt/Havana
Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions
International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.
Klaipeda
It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs
ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all
London
It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers
Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter
Taipei
Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%
Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars
Los Angeles
Revenues up 17.5%
In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%
Bremen
Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.
Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship
Purfleet/Vlissingen
French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%
Hamburg
Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)
Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.
Keelung/Taipei
In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros
Hamburg
Revenues down 16.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%
Seoul
Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.
Istanbul
Five million passengers almost reached
Le Aziende informano
International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%
Genoa
In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes
Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.
Rome
Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.
Zagreb
Monthly record in March
Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion
San Donato Milanese
Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises
Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa
Rome
Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders
Rome
The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard
Santiago
They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.
Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong
In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.
Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.
Rome
In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km
Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt
Ismailia
Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.
Barcelona/Algeciras
Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.
The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.
Islamabad
The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC
In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues
Madrid
Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)
Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.
Hoofddorp
In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.
Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year
Wiesbaden
With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.
Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.
Rome
Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.
After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown
Madrid
This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.
AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics
Colony
The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.
The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association
Genoa/Rome
Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value
$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire
Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi
Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC
Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships
Taipei
They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months
Busan
The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.
The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.
Verona
Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk
In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%
Ljubljana
In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)
Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund
Genoa
Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business
Monk
The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera
Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport
Nola/Milan
Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies
Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports
Podgorica
The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.
Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.
Rome
Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.
HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter
Hamburg
Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations
MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.
Turin/Geneva
MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market
The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.
Ancona
Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council
Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.
Athens
Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.
Los Angeles/Port Newark
In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)
Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal
Rome
The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected
In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%
Ravenna
The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant
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
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Comparison on the logistical, industrial and infrastructural development of ports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service
Geneva
Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.
The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.
Genoa
He will remain in office for three years
Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna
Bologna
It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company
Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS
Brussels
He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.
d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.
Luxembourg
The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions
Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.
Genoa
Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group
The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo
Geneva
Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027
The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.
Trieste
He takes over from Gianluca Madriz
Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.
Cagliari
The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter
Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard
Dakar/Gorinchem
20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale
Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste
Florence/Valencia
The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar
Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.
La Spezia
The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.
Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.
Helsinki
Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation
Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.
Messina
The assignment lasts four years
Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz
Seoul
The accident did not cause any casualties.
DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates
Copenhagen
The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.
From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."
Ravenna
Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders
Helsinki
In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
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