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December 1, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • RCL profit up 17.5%; new team in place
    [SINGAPORE] Thai-listed common feeder operator Regional Container Lines (RCL) announced yesterday a new senior management team and a 17.5 per cent rise in net profits to US$16.1 million (S$28.17 million) for the first three quarters of 2000 over last year.
  • Feeder operator eyes China market for future growth
  • Tide turns for Precious
Air and Land Transport
  • UK govt gets nod to privatise air traffic control
    [LONDON] Prime Minister Tony Blair's government prevailed on Wednesday night in its legislative battle for partial privatisation of the country's air traffic control services.
  • UPS increases weekly around-the-world flights
  • Auckland's AIA reaps NZ$16.9m from airport activities
  • China Air's talks to buy China Cargo on hold; may resume later
  • Virgin to begin London-Toronto route next year
  • AA jet makes emergency landing
Features
  • Working hand in hand to promote safety at sea
    NO one needs reminding that Class has been savaged by the media, and roundly criticised by European legislators, in the period since the Erika fouled the beaches of Brittany last December.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • RCL profit up 17.5%; new team in place
    [SINGAPORE] Thai-listed common feeder operator Regional Container Lines (RCL) announced yesterday a new senior management team and a 17.5 per cent rise in net profits to US$16.1 million (S$28.17 million) for the first three quarters of 2000 over last year.
  • Feeder operator eyes China market for future growth
  • Tide turns for Precious
Air and Land Transport
  • UK govt gets nod to privatise air traffic control
    [LONDON] Prime Minister Tony Blair's government prevailed on Wednesday night in its legislative battle for partial privatisation of the country's air traffic control services.
  • UPS increases weekly around-the-world flights
  • Auckland's AIA reaps NZ$16.9m from airport activities
  • China Air's talks to buy China Cargo on hold; may resume later
  • Virgin to begin London-Toronto route next year
  • AA jet makes emergency landing
Features
  • Working hand in hand to promote safety at sea
    NO one needs reminding that Class has been savaged by the media, and roundly criticised by European legislators, in the period since the Erika fouled the beaches of Brittany last December.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • RCL profit up 17.5%; new team in place
    [SINGAPORE] Thai-listed common feeder operator Regional Container Lines (RCL) announced yesterday a new senior management team and a 17.5 per cent rise in net profits to US$16.1 million (S$28.17 million) for the first three quarters of 2000 over last year.
  • Feeder operator eyes China market for future growth
  • Tide turns for Precious
Air and Land Transport
  • UK govt gets nod to privatise air traffic control
    [LONDON] Prime Minister Tony Blair's government prevailed on Wednesday night in its legislative battle for partial privatisation of the country's air traffic control services.
  • UPS increases weekly around-the-world flights
  • Auckland's AIA reaps NZ$16.9m from airport activities
  • China Air's talks to buy China Cargo on hold; may resume later
  • Virgin to begin London-Toronto route next year
  • AA jet makes emergency landing
Features
  • Working hand in hand to promote safety at sea
    NO one needs reminding that Class has been savaged by the media, and roundly criticised by European legislators, in the period since the Erika fouled the beaches of Brittany last December.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Wisconsin Central considers sale of foreign investments
    The railroad said its financial advisers are pursuing the disposition of the company's 23.7% interest in Tranz Rail Holdings Ltd, New Zealand's national railroad, and its 42% shareholding in English Welsh & Scottish Railway Ltd., the principal freight railroad in Great Britain.
  • EU to suspend shipyard aid in duel with South Korea
    The European Union has criticized Korea repeatedly for providing hidden subsidies to shipbuilders, enabling them to increase market share by unfair means. Korean yards are the world's busiest, with nearly half the market.
  • Who fills out a HazMat declaration?
    A mult-leg trip poses a problem for a citrus grower.
  • Canada tests program to ease border traffic
  • US-Australasia agreement boosts southbound ocean rates
  • Cathay enters express delivery arena
  • Crews trying to contain Mississippi River oil spill
  • Air Canada workers face drug-smuggling charges
  • Marine Transport approved to operate integrated vessel Chemical Trader
  • UK shipping interests form maritime-services group
  • Smaller German logistics providers team up to combat giants
  • Operations resume at Santos as union again wins concessions
  • Air France orders new freighters

Sched Netweb site
  • PSA, Samsung to develop South Korea's Inchon port
  • Matson files 3.5 pc rate increase
  • YICT passes old yardstick in whole of China
  • Kuehne & Nagel forms alliance with SembCorp Logistics
  • KAL bulks up freighter fleet
  • Airborne signs away future
  • AACO members to get FAG ground services

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2000
  • New York to learn from Rotterdam
  • Profit Air France up 38 percent
  • Quantas to buy Airbus
  • Again acquisition Pakhoed
  • Lykes Lines opens office in Taiwan
  • American and United both announced same-day services

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Taiwan seeks double tax avoidance agreement with India
  • MMTC sells 25,000 t wheat to Malaysia
  • Govt to help promote IT services exports
  • Anti-dumping duty on caustic soda mooted
  • Sensitive items import being monitored
  • US extends GSP facility to select handloom goods
  • Case made out for integrated transport network of SAGQ countries
  • Concor's Tiruvottiyur CFS notified as Customs hub
  • DGFT clarifies terms for fuel imports
  • CPT to advise Centre against delinking Haldia Dock
  • CSL bags Rs 53-cr. ChPT dredger order
  • BCCI to hold int'l conference & exhibition from Dec. 6 to 8 - 'Indian Ports 2000'
  • CII for using IMD to develop core sector
  • India, Israel identify joint venture areas
  • 6 JV pacts signed with Iraq
  • Basic import duty on non-coking coal hiked to 25 pc
  • Move to set up new air cargo terminal at Calcutta
  • IMC draws up detailed programme for '2nd India Calling' conference
  • ASAA seminar on ICDs-shipping tomorrow

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2000
  • West African markets this week
  • African East Coast market review
  • South African bunker markets this week
  • Hamburg avails to improve as refinery switches production pattern
  • Falmouth and Cherbourg market snapshot
  • Slack demand in Baltic markets
  • Great Belt steady for fuel, distillates down
  • Iraq to halt crude loadings from tonight
  • ARA fuel oil gains $4-5, stays within recent range
  • Busy week in Gibraltar
  • Italy and Malta: Fuel oil up, MGO down
  • Some tight IFO380 in Piraeus
  • Istanbul: Avails good, mixed demand
  • Suez avails good for December, barge back in Damietta
  • IFO380 to return to Kuwaiti bunker market
  • Mixed availability reports in Fujairah
  • Zig-zag market continues in Singapore
  • Japan price levels softer
  • Hong Kong: IFO380 resupply expected shortly
  • Prices eased in Korea
  • Far East market snapshots
  • New weekly global averages

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2000
  • New APL representatives
  • «LT Unica» for Lloyd Triestino
  • Fesco divides its Pacific service into two loops
  • Irisl comes to Europe
  • Two 7400-TEU ships for OOIL
  • New social package for road transport
  • Special rules for diesel tax
  • Clear sighted logistics
  • Partnership between Burgundy and Münster
  • Pacer successful during 3rd quarter

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Malaysian line to launch E Africa service
  • 'Pipe to pipe' service offers one stop shop for bulk liquids
  • Driving rains close Richards Bay
  • Richards Bay joins vessel tracking party
  • P&ON achieves record volumes
  • Optimistic analyst predicts upswing
  • Portnet will take partnership route - Radebe
  • Freight City launches one stop shop
  • Beira squares up to fight for Zimbabwe exports
  • Observers question Zim rail's claimed profit
  • Electronic bill raises interpretation questions
  • Global online exports reach staggering highs
  • Stanbury shoots down arguments against sale of Capespan shares
  • RBCT passes the billion mark
  • Scheck takes on Safmarine's Africa challenge
  • Durban predicts 7% growth for year ahead
  • Expert dismisses claims that SA roads are sub-standard
  • Zimbabwe agents wins R300 000 demurrage claim
  • Experts look at SA oil spills
  • SACD moots concept of own trains

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2000
  • Port of Olympia signs land-lease with biotechnology company
  • Port Seattle names Jeanne DeMund as director of international marketing
  • Port Portland to track and assess the risk of ballast water on Columbia
  • Port Tacoma contracts with Robison for construction of track for $5.6 million
  • Preliminary government figures show steel imports for October decreased 6%

Traffic Worldweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2000
  • NY&NJ gets help from Europe
  • STB denies IP&L request
  • FMCSA: More CDL oversight needed
  • Sailing Into Cyberspace
  • Schenker Units to Merge
  • FedEx's Smith Undergoes
  • Bypass Surgery

The East Africanweb site
  • Mombasa Hit by Shortage of Marine Pilots
  • Traders Want 'Uganda Area' at Mombasa
  • Dar Reduces Cargo Grace to 30 Days
  • New Container Depots Spring Up in Uganda

Cargonews Asiaweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2000
  • Robots set to roam in Australia
  • PTP-PSA feeder starts
  • German ports face marriage
  • Sinokor launches new Korea service
  • Malaysia puts cash in ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • FIREMEN were called to the Port of Le Havre bulk terminal
    FIREMEN were called to the Port of Le Havre bulk terminal yesterday after a conveyor belt caught fire in the course of unloading a vessel with a cargo of coal for the local power station, writes Andrew Spurrier. The fire broke out for as yet undetermined reasons shortly after midday yesterday while coal was being unloaded from the Yue Shan.
  • Sun Vista blaze due to 'lax scrutiny'
    the Bahamas Maritime Authority has claimed that fire-stricken cruiseship Sun Vista, which sank last year, was in such poor shape that she should not have been granted a passenger and safety certificate or even allowed to remain in class.
  • Swan maps out survival package
    A COMPREHENSIVE financial restructuring package was yesterday announced by Swan Reefer, which is expected to lead to the arrival of a new "dominant" shareholder at the embattled company.
  • MacArthur to lead ANZ drive in US
    ANZ Investment Bank has stepped up its presence in the North American transport finance market, writes Tony Gray.
  • Ships cruise along the river Rhein
    Ships cruise along the river Rhein near Krefeld in western Germany at sunrise yesterday as temperatures in the country enjoys one of its warmest autumns.
  • Dutch stand firm against yard aid
    THE Dutch ministry of economic affairs is maintaining its "no more subsidies for shipbuilding" stance in the face of a national industry fearful that key orders could head for Germany, Italy or Spain if further production aid is not made available to cover the month of December.
  • Thomson CSF in death riddle of naval officer
    A MAJOR political storm is looming in France following a Taiwanese claim that French defence contractor, Thomson CSF, played a "central role" in the death of a senior Taiwanese navy officer in 1993.
  • Smit Pentow's super tug Wolraad Woltemade
    Smit Pentow's super tug Wolraad Woltemade is back in European waters and is seen here passing St Anthony's lighthouse at the entrance of Falmouth harbour in southwest England, where she berthed alongside the A&P Falmouth shipyard for maintenance work, writes David Barnicoat.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2000
  • Swift takes over at Intertanko
  • Osprey predicts profit surge
  • Benor faces spill fine
  • St Lawrence fees hearing date set
  • Marseilles plans huge expansion
  • Massive drugs haul in Barcelona
  • Santos strike settled
  • EC ready for subsidy war
  • Master jailed for people smuggling
  • Greece ratifies Turkey accord
  • Dairy giants to form alliance
  • Violence flares at Santos
  • Plate transport companies merge
  • Madryn to enhance cruise facilities
  • More delays at Chile ports
  • Durban strike over - for now
  • Tanker spill closes Mississippi
  • Canada-Centam in free trade talks

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Anvers: la mobilité risque de tourner à la catastrophe
    Si des alternatives en matière de communications avec l’hinterland ne sont pas rapidement élaborées et réalisées, Anvers et son port devront faire face dès 2003/2004 à une situation catastrophique, compte tenu des flux de containers supplémentaires que vont générer les nouveaux terminaux à containers de la rive gauche. “L’administration portuaire est focalisée sur l’approfondissement de l’Escaut et la réactivation du Rhin d’Acier, mais il y a autre chose, tout aussi important, à savoir l’écoulement des trafics terrestres”, a dit Jan Pellens, président de l’AGHA au cours d’une conférence de presse qui consistait en fait à tirer la sonnette d’alarme. Le port risque d’être confronté à des problèmes d’engorgements d’une ampleur considérable, car ni le rail, ni la route ne sont à même d’absorber les progressions de trafic qui s’annocent.
  • La prolongation de la piste d’Antwerp Airport devrait en premier lieu être un dossier technique
    La discussion sur le rôle et l’avenir d’Antwerp Airport a régulièrement été évoquée lors du colloque sur le transport aérien en Belgique et aux Pays-Bas qui a eu lieu au Hof van Liere (UFSIA) au début de la semaine. Une des remarques était que la prolongation de la piste devrait faire simplement l’objet d’une discussion technique. Toutefois, les politiciens restent sur leurs positions à ce sujet. De plus, une éventuelle relocalisation n’est pas non plus évidente.
  • Quel sera l’impact des PC plus de 8000 TEU sur les activités terrestres et les frets?
    Dans le courant des deux à trois prochaines années, les chantiers navals vont livrer plus d’une centaine de PC de type super-post-panamax. Les commandes des derniers mois portent sur des unités d’une capacité moyenne de l’ordre de 5.000 TEU. Force est de constater que dans ce paquet figure un nombre appréciable de PC de plus de 6.000 TEU. Si l’on en croit les études faites par Drewry, auxquelles nous fimes récemment allusion dans ces colonnes, le marché des containers aura augmenté de 6,6% cette année et une autre augmentation de 8% est prévue pour l’année suivante. En d’autres mots, la part du container dans le trafic maritime mondial des diverses passera de 52% à 55,4%, soit 630 mio. de t. Il n’y aurait pas de danger de voir une surcapacité s’instaurer. Espérons donc que la conjoncture mondiale reste au beau fixe.
  • Les émissions des membres de la VIBNA réduites de moitié pour une hausse de 25% de la production
    L’association des Entreprises Industrielles d’Anvers-Nord (VIBNA) collecte systématiquement des données sur les émissions atmosphériques de ses 41 membres. Entre 1992 et 1999, les émissions ont diminué de 44,7% tous produits confondus, alors que la production a augmenté d’un quart durant cette période. Les données collectées ont été publiées dans un rapport pour la première fois cette année. Lors de sa présentation, Ronny Ansoms, le président de la VIBNA, a annoncé son départ. Karel Hermans, le directeur-général d’INEOS, lui succédera.

Marine Linkweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Intertanko Names New Managing Director
Breaking News
  • Diesel Engine Market Expands
  • Oil Spill Closes Mississippi

Marine Linkweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Intertanko Names New Managing Director
Breaking News
  • Diesel Engine Market Expands
  • Oil Spill Closes Mississippi

TradeWindsweb site
  • Mitsubishi clinches TEPCO LNG order
    The Japanese power supply firm has ordered a single LNG carrier in a bid to drive down costs.
  • RCL unveils new management team
    The Thai-listed feeder operator replaces staff who quit in July to form rival.
  • Banks agree Swan Reefer rescue
    Debt write-off and equity fund raising planned to keep the ugly duckling of the Norwegian shipping market afloat.
  • RINA tightens controls
    Italian classification society introduces new measures after Erika probe.
  • Seascope co-founder steps down
    Merger talks between Braemar and Seascope will continue under a different chairman.
  • Westchester spill still delaying traffic
    Clean-up operations are underway on the Mississippi after a costly oil spill from the tanker Westchester.
  • Intertanko opts for the Swift solution
    Intertanko has a human dynamo on its hands in new managing director Peter Swift.
  • Loki cutting losses
    The world's largest tanker is raking in the cash for Norway's Loki, but the company is still in the red.
  • Eidsiva upbeat after posting narrow loss
    Norwegian owner Eidsiva is looking forward to escaping the money pit of its Easy Lines ferry service.
  • London gets new maritime cheerleader
    David Cobb has been talking up Maritime London, a new company aimed at promoting London's shipping industry.
  • Korea hits out at European shipyard aid
    Tables turned as Korea warns it may bring World Trade Organisation complaint.
  • Irish register bids to lure back departed ships
    Tonnage tax decision crucial as Ireland modernises ship register to boost numbers.
  • Mute response to Star Hong Kong listing
    High oil prices and cruise glut dampen Star's debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
  • LASCO sale could bring in $128m
    The privatisation of Latvian Shipping Company may see the government receive up to 80% of nominal share value.
  • Ten-fold increase in Nepline profits
    Malaysian shipowner Nepline, part owned by Neptune Orient Lines, continues to build on positive results.
  • Maersk to quit Singapore early
    The Danish line is leaving Singapore ahead of schedule.
  • Minoan shares suspended after suicide plunge
    Trading in Minoan Lines shares has been suspended after the suicide of subsidiary MFD's vice chairman Pantelis Sfinias in Piraeus.
  • LMZ hawks VLCCs
    The industry is abuzz with talk of VLCC resales as punters struggle to price vessels in the current market.
  • Bergesen opts for second LNG carrier
    Norway's Bergesen says it is in for the long haul on LNG and does not rule out extending its fleet further.
  • No reprieve for EU yard subsidies
    European Commission ministers meet next Tuesday in what is widely expected to be the kiss of death for shipyard subsidies in Europe.
  • Modernising costs still hitting Tordenskjold
    Norway's Tordenskjold Shipping remains in the red for the year, after upgrading its older ships.
  • Osprey upbeat on year end profits
    Full year profits at the Singapore-listed Osprey are forecast to be way in excess of analysts' predictions.
  • Fredriksen must do better, say analysts
    Analysts say World Shipholding must offer above SGD1.00 if it wants to avoid a protracted takeover battle.

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InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
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