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January 28, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Do more for straits safety, Japan urges user nations
    More must be involved in Malacca/S'pore straits' problem: Tokyo adviser
  • Tanker crew to plead innocent in oil spill case
  • Caribbean most popular cruise spot for Americans
  • 14 stowaways found in cargo ship in Kobe port
  • Hanjin Shipping sets US$3.15b sales target
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing expects plane orders to plunge in 1999
    Fall due entirely to global economic slowdown, not loss in market share
  • Paris launches partial sale of Air France
  • HK panel blames airport authority for opening chaos
  • American Air plans US$1b expansion at Kennedy airport
  • Delta drops US$2 ticket charge on domestic flights
BT Online Supplement Specials
  • Air Cargo
  • Frequent Flyer Special
Features
  • Adapting to business needs
    Transport and logistics providers now offer 'value-added' services enhanced by the Internet and new technology
Columns
  • Protectionism not the answer to European yards' problems

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Do more for straits safety, Japan urges user nations
    More must be involved in Malacca/S'pore straits' problem: Tokyo adviser
  • Tanker crew to plead innocent in oil spill case
  • Caribbean most popular cruise spot for Americans
  • 14 stowaways found in cargo ship in Kobe port
  • Hanjin Shipping sets US$3.15b sales target
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing expects plane orders to plunge in 1999
    Fall due entirely to global economic slowdown, not loss in market share
  • Paris launches partial sale of Air France
  • HK panel blames airport authority for opening chaos
  • American Air plans US$1b expansion at Kennedy airport
  • Delta drops US$2 ticket charge on domestic flights
BT Online Supplement Specials
  • Air Cargo
  • Frequent Flyer Special
Features
  • Adapting to business needs
    Transport and logistics providers now offer 'value-added' services enhanced by the Internet and new technology
Columns
  • Protectionism not the answer to European yards' problems

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Do more for straits safety, Japan urges user nations
    More must be involved in Malacca/S'pore straits' problem: Tokyo adviser
  • Tanker crew to plead innocent in oil spill case
  • Caribbean most popular cruise spot for Americans
  • 14 stowaways found in cargo ship in Kobe port
  • Hanjin Shipping sets US$3.15b sales target
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing expects plane orders to plunge in 1999
    Fall due entirely to global economic slowdown, not loss in market share
  • Paris launches partial sale of Air France
  • HK panel blames airport authority for opening chaos
  • American Air plans US$1b expansion at Kennedy airport
  • Delta drops US$2 ticket charge on domestic flights
BT Online Supplement Specials
  • Air Cargo
  • Frequent Flyer Special
Features
  • Adapting to business needs
    Transport and logistics providers now offer 'value-added' services enhanced by the Internet and new technology
Columns
  • Protectionism not the answer to European yards' problems

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Do more for straits safety, Japan urges user nations
    More must be involved in Malacca/S'pore straits' problem: Tokyo adviser
  • Tanker crew to plead innocent in oil spill case
  • Caribbean most popular cruise spot for Americans
  • 14 stowaways found in cargo ship in Kobe port
  • Hanjin Shipping sets US$3.15b sales target
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing expects plane orders to plunge in 1999
    Fall due entirely to global economic slowdown, not loss in market share
  • Paris launches partial sale of Air France
  • HK panel blames airport authority for opening chaos
  • American Air plans US$1b expansion at Kennedy airport
  • Delta drops US$2 ticket charge on domestic flights
BT Online Supplement Specials
  • Air Cargo
  • Frequent Flyer Special
Features
  • Adapting to business needs
    Transport and logistics providers now offer 'value-added' services enhanced by the Internet and new technology
Columns
  • Protectionism not the answer to European yards' problems

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Do more for straits safety, Japan urges user nations
    More must be involved in Malacca/S'pore straits' problem: Tokyo adviser
  • Tanker crew to plead innocent in oil spill case
  • Caribbean most popular cruise spot for Americans
  • 14 stowaways found in cargo ship in Kobe port
  • Hanjin Shipping sets US$3.15b sales target
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing expects plane orders to plunge in 1999
    Fall due entirely to global economic slowdown, not loss in market share
  • Paris launches partial sale of Air France
  • HK panel blames airport authority for opening chaos
  • American Air plans US$1b expansion at Kennedy airport
  • Delta drops US$2 ticket charge on domestic flights
BT Online Supplement Specials
  • Air Cargo
  • Frequent Flyer Special
Features
  • Adapting to business needs
    Transport and logistics providers now offer 'value-added' services enhanced by the Internet and new technology
Columns
  • Protectionism not the answer to European yards' problems

Sched Netweb site
  • HK government opens talks to break THC impasse
  • Zhejiang export structure eases economic turmoil
  • British firm heads African port development
  • Investors gear up for Indonesian port privatisation
  • DSR-Senator targets 1 million TEUs this year
  • Northwest hit hard by strike
  • Airfreight capacity going up for US north-east
  • Toll increase for Beijing airport expressway

Cargowebweb site
JANUARY 27, 1999
  • Dutch transport wants test case against France
  • Grant for study of underground transport system
  • Israeli tycoons buy major stake in Zim

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Far East cartel awaits EU rules
  • Small shippers unite to negotiate
  • Brazil again raises rates amid worsening signs
  • Data influencing steel quotas released today
  • Rail industry performance improves, railroads report
  • Vancouver port strike chokes Canada grain trade
  • Iran assembly speaker opposes 'enemy' U.S. wheat
  • Argentine opposition wants Brazil import quotas
  • India technology firms eye NY Stock Exchange or Nasdaq listings
  • Customs at Andrade, Calif. seize 61 pounds of cocaine
Transportation
  • Fever to own logistics firms sweeping Europe
  • Expenses erode NS earnings
  • Airlines expand international cargo service
  • BAX posts loss, citing drop in North American revenue
  • Panalpina and SAirLogistics discuss integrated projects
  • Air cargo business expected to rise in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
Maritime
  • Loss of appeal clears way for port unification
  • Hong Kong plans more registry cost cuts
  • Feeder operators will end congestion charge at Madras
  • Paul Richardson's Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Far East cartel awaits EU rules
  • Small shippers unite to negotiate
  • Brazil again raises rates amid worsening signs
  • Data influencing steel quotas released today
  • Rail industry performance improves, railroads report
  • Vancouver port strike chokes Canada grain trade
  • Iran assembly speaker opposes 'enemy' U.S. wheat
  • Argentine opposition wants Brazil import quotas
  • India technology firms eye NY Stock Exchange or Nasdaq listings
  • Customs at Andrade, Calif. seize 61 pounds of cocaine
Transportation
  • Fever to own logistics firms sweeping Europe
  • Expenses erode NS earnings
  • Airlines expand international cargo service
  • BAX posts loss, citing drop in North American revenue
  • Panalpina and SAirLogistics discuss integrated projects
  • Air cargo business expected to rise in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
Maritime
  • Loss of appeal clears way for port unification
  • Hong Kong plans more registry cost cuts
  • Feeder operators will end congestion charge at Madras
  • Paul Richardson's Slot Watch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Far East cartel awaits EU rules
  • Small shippers unite to negotiate
  • Brazil again raises rates amid worsening signs
  • Data influencing steel quotas released today
  • Rail industry performance improves, railroads report
  • Vancouver port strike chokes Canada grain trade
  • Iran assembly speaker opposes 'enemy' U.S. wheat
  • Argentine opposition wants Brazil import quotas
  • India technology firms eye NY Stock Exchange or Nasdaq listings
  • Customs at Andrade, Calif. seize 61 pounds of cocaine
Transportation
  • Fever to own logistics firms sweeping Europe
  • Expenses erode NS earnings
  • Airlines expand international cargo service
  • BAX posts loss, citing drop in North American revenue
  • Panalpina and SAirLogistics discuss integrated projects
  • Air cargo business expected to rise in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
Maritime
  • Loss of appeal clears way for port unification
  • Hong Kong plans more registry cost cuts
  • Feeder operators will end congestion charge at Madras
  • Paul Richardson's Slot Watch

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • US Maritime Head Urges China to Drop Shipping Rules
  • Four Lines File South American Space-Charter Pact
  • Panalpina, SAirLogistics Set to Step up Cooperation

urgente online pressweb site
JANUARY 27, 1999
  • El aeropuerto de Las Palmas no tiene control sobre las mercancías que llegan
  • MRW, trigalardonada por la acción social de la compañía
  • Los trenes de Mallorca mantienen el cupo de viajeros
  • Aeroperú, a punto de cerrar por el abandono de Delta y Aeroméxico
  • Peugeot vende 132.000 vehículos en España, en 1998
  • American Airlines quiere construir una terminal en el aeropuerto JFK de Nueva York
  • United intenta comprar America West Airlines, con la oposición de Continental

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Kandla Port sails towards further improvement in operations
  • Govt may further cut duty on capital goods import
  • Singapore Port crosses 15m TEU volume mark
  • Special passbook scheme for exporters on cards
  • EVA Air launches Mumbai cargo service
  • Recession-hit sponge iron units seek duty cut
  • Customs, excise disputes panel to be set up in February
  • 15 Bengal textile mills close shop
  • Optimism on basmati rice exports
  • Textile export barriers to be dismantled
  • Dumping duty on SBR rubber imports mooted
  • Barter system in Russian trade proposed
  • Move to rationalise steel inputs customs duty
  • Restore export quota, urges Woollen EPC
  • Cotton spinning mills to get more export incentives this year
  • IICL to hold reefer course in Melbourne
  • GSFC plans agro-industrial project
  • Meet on PEE use on February 10

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 27, 1999
  • New oil giant in the making

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 27, 1999
  • Halter Marine announces loss-making quarter
    Halter Marine Group, Inc. has announced that the company's financial results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 1998 were a loss of $1.0 million or $0.03 per share, diluted, on revenue of $279.2 million.
  • Bath, Bazan and Lockheed team to pursue international frigate opportunities
    A memorandum of understanding provides the foundation for the three companies to work together to analyze the suitability of E.N. Bazan's frigate design for the international marketplace and to jointly pursue ship construction opportunities.
  • Britain announces that work will start on new carrier project
    Six major defense companies have being invited to bid for initial work on the project to develop two new large aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy, British Defense Secretary, George Robertson has announced.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Tanker spill suspects held in US
    Two Greek seafarers who flew to the United States to answer criminal charges in connection with their alleged role in an oil spill off the California coastline last September were arrested on arrival at San Francisco airport on Tuesday on the orders of federal prosecutors.
  • P&O hints at tonnage tax fleet boost
    P&O Chairman Lord Sterling said yesterday his company could double its tonnage under the British flag if the government introduced a tonnage tax.
  • Final quarter brings record for CP Ships
    A strong fourth quarter ensured that CP Ships, the Canadian Pacific subsidiary, achieved record profits in 1998.
  • easyJet plans float to fund expansion
    BUDGET airline easyJet -- owned by Greek shipowner Stelios Haji-loannou -- intends to go public early next year to fund its expansion plans as the profitability of the no-frills carrier is no longer in question.
  • Fred Olsen wins legal feud with his brother
    Reclusive Norwegian shipowner Fred Olsen appears to have won a final victory in a decades-long legal battle with his younger brother Petter over the family inheritance.
  • Maersk pinning its flag to the mast at Singapore
    AP Möller-Maersk Line has a high profile in Singapore, and not just because its mighty container shipping division is consistently among the top three users of the country's containerport facilities.
  • US condemns China ocean freight moves
    ALREADY tense US-China maritime relations have taken an ominous turn. Washington has demanded that Beijing withdraw its controversial proposed regulations for Registration of International Sea Freight Container Bills of Lading and Filing of Sea Rates.
  • European rail harmonisation to be a priority for Germany
    THE goal of promoting rail freight by increasing interoperability between national railway systems and toughening international network access rights - espoused by European transport commissioner Neil Kinnock - has been given a boost by the German government.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 27, 1999
  • Shipping's exclusion from GATS slammed
    A SENIOR Japanese transport official today voiced his government's concern at shipping's apparent exclusion from the WTO's General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS).
  • Bankers watch Hamburg bank developments
    LONDON bankers were closely watching developments at Hamburgische Landesbank today following revelations that lending to Turkish owners was at risk.
  • Japan calls for dispute settlement procedure
    A SPECIAL advisor to Japan's Ministry of Transport called today for a dispute settlement procedure to be set up to avoid international wrangles such as the one with the FMC.
  • Strike hits Canadian grain exports
    GRAIN loading in Vancouver as well as in ports on the St Lawrence River has been slowed by a strike by some of the Canadian Grain Commission's weighing staff.
  • Filipino ferries in grounding, fire incidents
    TWO separate accidents, involving a fire and a grounding, have rocked the Philippine domestic shipping sector this week.
  • Canada to set up Philippine college
    THE Philippine Department of Education has signed an agreement with Canada to establish a maritime university in the Philippines.
  • Anglo-Eastern signs MISC crewing deal
    HONG Kong-based Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has signed its first crewing-only agree-ment with Malaysian International Shipping Corp.
  • Keppel Cairncross launches rescue plans
    TROUBLED Australian shipyard Keppel Cairncross Shipyard has appointed voluntary administrators to draw up a rescue plan.
  • Mobil scraps Shell refinery merger
    MOBIL has scrapped plans to merge its Australian refinery operations with those of Shell.
  • P&O Stena in redundancy dispute
    P&O Stena Line workers at Newhaven have been told they will only receive statutory redundancy payments, whereas French colleagues are to receive a significant bonus.
  • Rotterdam seeks Y2K-compliance declaration
    ROTTERDAM Municipal Port Management wants shipping lines and charterers to sign a declaration that their vessels using the port are millennium-compliant.
  • China-Thailand barter deal rumoured
    AMID rumours of devaluation of the Chinese yuan, reports in Thailand suggest that a barter deal of beans for rubber might be set up with China.
  • Davie wins extension on yard sale
    DAVIE Industries and its parent, Dominion Bridge Corp, have been granted an extension to February 10 for filing a proposal with a Quebec court on the sale of the shipyard.
  • Voltri wins Daewoo car contract
    VOLTRI Terminal Europa has secured a major vehicle contract with South Korean exporter Daewoo.
  • Thai minister sued over sour loan
    THAILAND'S deputy interior minister Vatana Asvahame, who is also chairman of tanker operator VSP Marine Shipping, is being sued over a baht 2bn ($54.5m) loan that turned sour.
  • Kaifeng terminal is to be extended again
    KAIFENG container terminal at the Chinese port of Chiwan is to be extended for a third time.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Le groupe français Giraud de plus en plus européen
    En 1991, le groupe Giraud réalisait 25% de son chiffre d'affaires à l'international. Aujourd'hui, c'est déjà 50%. Durant les cinq prochaines années, il s'agit de faire en sorte que l'international atteigne 75% de l'activité totale en 2003. Un objectif qui semble réaliste car le groupe est en pleine croissance et présente d'excellents résultats.
  • Des contrôles supplémentaires des poids lourds le long des routes généreraient une économie de 530 mio. d'EUR
    Le Parlement européen se penchera en février prochain sur la proposition de la Commission européenne visant à étendre la directive de 1996 sur le contrôle annuel des poids lourds et des utilitaires dans un centre technique. Vu le nombre élevé de kilomètres effectués par ces véhicules tous les ans, la CE souhaite en effet compléter la directive en question par des contrôles techniques non annoncés le long des routes. Certains défauts échappant aux contrôles techniques pourraient de la sorte être détectés.
  • La filialisation du Sernam semble désormais inévitable
    La division "messagerie" de la SNCF, le Sernam, a enregistré l'année passée des pertes sensiblement plus élevées que les prévisions. Ce nouvel échec - qui marque également l'échec de la réorganisation du réseau - relance le dossier de la privatisation de l'entreprise. Louis Gallois, président de la SNCF, a en tout cas promis de traiter le dossier Sernam en priorité. Une filialisation semble inévitable, vore, à plus long terme, la privatisation.
  • Les employeurs portuaires gantois veulent davantage de dockers disponibles
    Dans son discours de nouvel an, l'échevin du port de Gand Daniël Termont à notamment pointé la forse hausse de la demande en travail portuaire en 1998 et au manque de dockers qui s'est manifesté durant certaines périodes de pointe. Il a lancé un appel à l'embauche de nouveaux ouvriers portuaires. Les employeurs portuaires voient les choses sous un angle légèrement différent. Le contingent d'ouvriers portuaires gantois est suffisamment étoffé du point de vue numérique, mais la disponibilité réelle d'une partie non négligeable de cet effectif pose problème, disent-ils. Du côté de la centrale des employeurs CEPG, on pencherait plutôt en faveur d'un assainissement du contingent: les dockers ne pouvant pas effectuer certaines tâches seraient alors remplacés par des nouveaux-venus polyvalents. Le CEPG veut cependant éviter tout conflit sur ce dossier. Le sujet sera abordé en temps voulu avec les syndicats.

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