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September 8, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • N-W American ports see strong transpacific trade
    [SINGAPORE] Recovering Asian markets and a robust North American economy are being credited for boosting container traffic through Pacific North-west ports.
  • Port Klang delays rate hikes till Oct 1
  • Yangming to beef up logistics arm
Air and Land Transport
  • 4 consortiums bid to build Bangkok airport terminal
    [BANGKOK] Four international consortiums on Wednesday entered the race to build the main part of Bangkok's new airport, but some bidders expressed concern that the government's budget of US$1.1 billion (S$1.9 billion) was too low.
  • India to invite bids for Air India, Indian Airlines
  • CPA launches Penang cargo service
  • JAL jet forced to return to Jakarta
  • Indon Air delays debut on political concerns
  • Delta to change Japan routes
  • Lufthansa, Siemens card to ease check-ins
Features
  • New UK terminal may lead to price war
    [LONDON] THE confirmation of plans by P&O, the British shipping and port building group, to develop a new container port at the Thames Estuary may result in a rate war with rival container ports when the planned terminal comes on stream in 2002.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • N-W American ports see strong transpacific trade
    [SINGAPORE] Recovering Asian markets and a robust North American economy are being credited for boosting container traffic through Pacific North-west ports.
  • Port Klang delays rate hikes till Oct 1
  • Yangming to beef up logistics arm
Air and Land Transport
  • 4 consortiums bid to build Bangkok airport terminal
    [BANGKOK] Four international consortiums on Wednesday entered the race to build the main part of Bangkok's new airport, but some bidders expressed concern that the government's budget of US$1.1 billion (S$1.9 billion) was too low.
  • India to invite bids for Air India, Indian Airlines
  • CPA launches Penang cargo service
  • JAL jet forced to return to Jakarta
  • Indon Air delays debut on political concerns
  • Delta to change Japan routes
  • Lufthansa, Siemens card to ease check-ins
Features
  • New UK terminal may lead to price war
    [LONDON] THE confirmation of plans by P&O, the British shipping and port building group, to develop a new container port at the Thames Estuary may result in a rate war with rival container ports when the planned terminal comes on stream in 2002.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • N-W American ports see strong transpacific trade
    [SINGAPORE] Recovering Asian markets and a robust North American economy are being credited for boosting container traffic through Pacific North-west ports.
  • Port Klang delays rate hikes till Oct 1
  • Yangming to beef up logistics arm
Air and Land Transport
  • 4 consortiums bid to build Bangkok airport terminal
    [BANGKOK] Four international consortiums on Wednesday entered the race to build the main part of Bangkok's new airport, but some bidders expressed concern that the government's budget of US$1.1 billion (S$1.9 billion) was too low.
  • India to invite bids for Air India, Indian Airlines
  • CPA launches Penang cargo service
  • JAL jet forced to return to Jakarta
  • Indon Air delays debut on political concerns
  • Delta to change Japan routes
  • Lufthansa, Siemens card to ease check-ins
Features
  • New UK terminal may lead to price war
    [LONDON] THE confirmation of plans by P&O, the British shipping and port building group, to develop a new container port at the Thames Estuary may result in a rate war with rival container ports when the planned terminal comes on stream in 2002.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Evergreen America names new top officers
    Owen Wu was appointed chairman, and Thomas Chen was named president.
  • FMC Web site hacked Click to view hacked site
    The intruder defaced the agency's site Thursday morning to protest actions against online music provider Napster.
  • London shipbrokers to merge
    The marriage of Seascope Shipping and Braemar Shipbrokers creates a group second only to Clarksons, the world's leading broker.
  • French fuel price dispute spreads
    Protests by farmers and truckers over high fuel prices have tightened regional supplies.
  • Cosco box unit beefs up stock, eyes rate hike
    Line outlines investment of $43 million in new containers and plans boost in charges of about 5%.
  • Mixed signals across the trade spectrum
    Improving U.S. ties with India is one of President Clinton's remaining foreign policy goals.
  • Pasha Hawaii adds car carrier
  • CSX World Terminals plans new Euro headquarters
  • Fosse elected president of Pacific port authorities
  • Galveston cements bulk milestone
  • Customs seizes vessel in anti-drug move
  • Nextlinx, G-Log in partnership
  • Expeditors envisions China growth
  • UPS Logistics on acquisitions trail: Exec
  • Koch to address maritime group
  • Israel government rejects Zim privatization plan
  • Star Shipping adds ship to Houston-Europe service
  • ABP profits up as US ports unit improves
  • TMM says Laredo financing in the bank
  • Police seize heroin shipped through Vancouver port
  • Taiwan's Kien Hung upgrades Americas service
  • Viking Freight implements general rate increase
  • Cathay launches Penang's first all-cargo service
  • Malaysia's main port upgrades Web site
  • New tariff policy to be

Sched Netweb site
  • Ships that pass in the night
  • NYK extends GFK to Gulf
  • Maersk to improve Asia logistics
  • P&O Nedlloyd to build Abidjan port extension
  • Beijing busiest airport in China
  • Virgin cargo doubled to Cape
  • FedEx makes technology upgrade
  • Ukrainian behemoth revamped
  • LanChile cargo capacity up 12pc

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
  • OneSea.com to buy in procurement force
  • US expansion saves Tibbett & Britten
  • Rift prevents end to blockades; strikes also in Spain
  • Commission clears Volvo's acquisition of Renault
  • LanChile Cargo adds freighter
  • Pacer acquires GTS Transportation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
  • US Gulf prices flat until now, rise anticipated
  • African West coast snapshot
  • Djibouti avails good
  • Durban follows Singapore up
  • Avails tight in France following fuel tax row
  • Fuel oil prices up by $20 in Falmouth
  • Quiet market in St Petersburg
  • Great Belt and Tallinn: Good avails, thin demand
  • ARA product avails seen tighter ahead
  • Italy and Malta market review
  • Gibraltrar and Istanbul snapshot
  • Piraeus still troubled by avails problems
  • Singapore buyers get used to higher prices
  • Fujairah OK avails, thin demand
  • Avails slightly tight in Suez and Jeddah
  • Quiet before South Korean holiday
  • Prices continue to choke Japanese demand
  • Typhoon still offshore Hong Kong
  • Singapore today
  • US stock report offers no relief from high oil prices
  • New weekly global averages

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
  • Liberian Registry launches internet tonnage tax calculator
  • Maersk Sealand, APL, MOL in Atlantic
  • Farrell goes weekly
  • Krupp: the big tipper
  • Railroad link from Seoul-Pyönyang
  • GATX enters the Brazilian market
  • SBB wants to roll in the UK
  • Stowaway sleuth

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
  • Aker Maritime buys out Gulf yard partner
    Aker Maritime has decided to buy out its partner, Peter Kiewit Sons, Inc, in the Aker Gulf Marine yard in Texas
  • Integrating ferries and highways to cut smog
    A study will examine how an expanded high speed passenger ferry system in the San Francisco Bay Area can be best integrated into an existing commuter system to reduce greenhouse gases and pollutants such as CO2 and NOx .
  • Seven million cruise passengers by year's end?
    For the second quarter in a row, cruise passenger carryings far outpaced industry capacity increases, says CLIA. the Cruise Lines International Association.

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Il gruppo Radisson ordina a Genova una nave da crociera «cinque stelle»
    Maxi-commessa del lusso ai cantieri Mariotti: 400 mld
  • Ma in Italia si costruisce di meno
  • Un progetto che vale 500 miliardi di investimenti privati
    A Fiumicino un porto per crociere e traghetti
  • Trieste, il nuovo scalo
  • Finmare cede a Premuda l'ultimo «gioiello» Almare

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • French fuel blockade stops Helvetica
    A NEW Channel ferry operator, which is planning to fly lorry and car drivers over the Channel while taking their vehicles by sea, has blamed the disruption caused by French hauliers' protests over fuel prices for its decision to delay the launch of the service.
  • Crewing rules face global overhaul
    INTERNATIONAL shipping labour standards are set to undergo their most comprehensive overhaul for decades in a move that will clarify rules for both operators and crews.
  • Lloyd's recruits Moss for top job
    LLOYD'S has chosen a top outsider, from the world of banking, to take on its main finance job, writes James Brewer.
  • ABP profits surge after shake-up
    ASSOCIATED British Ports yesterday reported a 16% jump in pre-tax profit for the six months ended June 30, boosted by strong throughput growth and organisational changes aimed at focusing the group on its core ports businesses.
  • Delwaide gets tough on Schelde
    ANTWERP Port Authority president Leo Delwaide has said he will seek arbitration in the international court if the Dutch continue to delay talks on a further deepening of the river Schelde.
  • Officials discount Estonia bomb claim
    CLAIMS that new video footage of the wreck of the Estonia may prove that a bomb explosion sank the ill-fated vessel have been discounted by Finnish officials who investigated the tragedy.
  • Northern Offshore split lures Fredriksen into oil
    TANKER tycoon John Fredriksen has now emerged as the force behind an Oslo-listed oil minnow following a two-way split of Northern Offshore, the floating production enterprise in which his Hemen Holding has a majority.
  • Police look through the remains of two cargo trains
    Police look through the remains of two cargo trains which collided head-on in the Basque region of northern Spain yesterday, sending one locomotive plunging into a river. Four people, the drivers and conductors of each train, died in the accident, which happened 60 km from Bilbao on the line between the town of Carranza and the city of Santander. A statement for the owner of both trains, Ferrocarriles Espa'oles de Via Estrecha, said that one of the trains had left a station out of its usual schedule and should not have been on the track at the time. Both trains were loaded with aluminium.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
  • Tanker owners' $16Bn nightmare
  • Maersk ejected from Singapore
  • WIGs ready to lift off
  • Indonesia OKs fuel oil price hike
  • Stowaway search suspended
  • Philippines to form new policy body
  • African trade pact launched
  • Mercosur opens talks with Mexico
  • Greek ferrymen demand rate hike
  • Premuda to pay $60M for Almare
  • PRS involves crews in surveys
  • South African pontoon row settled
  • ABP profits up 16%
  • Global Mariner inquiry opens
  • Hutchison plans Tanjung Priok hub
  • Shipping at standstill off Germany
  • Pacific Century wins HK VTS deal
  • Dubai cruise visits set to double

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
  • CMA CGM s’affirme sur l’AN et reprend 10% d’ACL
    Il y a quelques jours à peine les commentateurs boursiers s’interrogeaient sur la signifaction de la reprise par une entité appelée Mars Shipping INC BVI de 10,04% des actions de l’armement Atlantic Container Line. Et de s’interroger sur l’identité, voire l’appartenance de ce repreneur. D’aucuns n’hésitaient pas à envisager un rapprochement avec le groupe Grimaldi (Naples), qui quelques jours plus tôt avait repris 33,95% des actions de cet armement. Une autre transaction est également intervenue entre-temps, menée par la Banque Orkla Enskilda Securities, qui s’accaparait de 5% des actions, or cette dernière avait paraît-il conseillé Grimaldi dans son opération. De là à conclure qu’Emanuele Grimaldi poursuivait un raid, il n’y avait plus qu’un pas que nous ne franchirons pas... étant donné que le nouvel actionnaire d’ACL, via Mars Shipping INC n’est autre que l’armement français CMA CGM.
  • Sans approfondissement de l’Escaut, Anvers verra sa croissance s’arrêter
    La première phase de l’approfondissement de l’Escaut s’est avérée un énorme succès pour le port d’Anvers, ce qui ressort de la croissance du trafic et de la part de marché dans le secteur containérisé. Mais sans une nouvelle perspective, la tendance s’inversera et le port sera confronté à un recul. Car la croissance est le résultat de la confiance des armements dans une poursuite des travaux d’approfondissement du chenal de navigation et dans le développement de la navigation indépendante des marées”, a affirmé hier l’échevin du port d’Anvers Leo Delwaide lors de la présentation d’une version actualisée de l’analyse coûts/bénéfices réalisée en 1996 pour la première phase (jusqu’à 11,6 mètres). Dans le cadre de cette actualisation, Policy Research Corporation a également étudié l’impact économique d’une poursuite de l’approfondissement jusqu’à 15 mètres de navigation indépendante des marées. Si ces travaux sont effectués, les bénéfices en termes de valeur ajoutée, de rentrées pour les pouvoirs publics et d’emploi seront multipliés par un facteur d’environ 2,5. De plus, une étude sur les évolutions morphologiques de l’Escaut démontre selon le professeur Jean-Jacques Peters que l’approfondissement pourrait contribuer à la préservation de l’environnement et à la sécurité, si une stratégie de dragage adéquate est utilisée. Delwaide a par ailleurs appelé les gouvernements flamand et belge à recourir aux procédures d’arbitrage international si les Pays-Bas tentaient de ralentir le dossier pour défendre leur intérêts économiques.
  • Les transporteurs routiers français poursuivent leurs actions malgré les concessions de Gayssot
    Hier midi, l’association française des transporteurs routiers FNTR annonçait qu’elle poursuivrait ses actions après concertation avec ses membres. Elle juge insuffisante les propositions du ministre du Transport Gayssot, à savoir une baisse de l’accise de 35 centimes par litre en 2000 et de 25 centimes/litre en 2001. A ce moment même, plusieurs villes françaises étaient confrontées à d’énormes embouteillages suite aux longues colonnes de taxis, d’autobus et d’ambulances qui paralysaient la circulation, tandis qu’à Paris, la Seine était bloquée par des bateliers mécontents. L’atmosphère se dégrade également dans les pays voisins. Même la Commission européenne estime que les prix du pétrole sont inacceptables. Elle a l’intention d’envoyer un signal politique à l’OPEP.
  • La SNCF en avance sur ses objectifs fret
    Au vu des résultats en tonnes/kilomètres (t/k) à fin juin, donc sur l’ensemble du 1er semestre 2000, la SNCF (chemins de fer français) est en avance de cinq points sur ses objectifs fret. Au sein d’une progression globale à +9,53% par rapport à la même période de l’exercice 1999, le trafic combiné rail/route affiche pour sa part +11,18%.

Marine Linkweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • SpecTec Group Secures Agreement With Saipem
Breaking News
  • Cammell Laird Extends Repair Reach West
  • Empire WaterLink Offers Alternative Airport Transportation
  • Bollinger Delivers 1,734-ft. Worth Of Barge
  • Austal USA Appoints Senior Management Team
  • GE's Gear Plant Receives U.S. Navy's Theater Surface Team Award
  • Marinetalk.Com Re-Launches And Updates
  • Seabulk Branches Out To Transhipment With New Office
  • DuPont Canada Acquires Majority Ownership In Brookdale

Marine Linkweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • SpecTec Group Secures Agreement With Saipem
Breaking News
  • Cammell Laird Extends Repair Reach West
  • Empire WaterLink Offers Alternative Airport Transportation
  • Bollinger Delivers 1,734-ft. Worth Of Barge
  • Austal USA Appoints Senior Management Team
  • GE's Gear Plant Receives U.S. Navy's Theater Surface Team Award
  • Marinetalk.Com Re-Launches And Updates
  • Seabulk Branches Out To Transhipment With New Office
  • DuPont Canada Acquires Majority Ownership In Brookdale

TradeWindsweb site
  • ITF deal gives $550m savings
    Shipowers and managers covered by the recent pay deal between the ITF and IMEC stand to make big savings in crew costs.
  • DSD poised for big profit on Aframax resale
    Brokers argue that what appears to be a strong price rumoured on an Aframax tanker resale is a realistic level.
  • Brittany Ferries orders Channel newbuilding
    The French ferry operator is going Dutch for a 36,000 gt vessel set to cost $120m.
  • Abandoned cargoship named rustbucket
    Port state control authorities in the Paris MOU region have singled out the Seerose 1 as their latest "rustbucket of the month".
  • No stowaways found on diverted ship, but search continues
    US Coastguard personnel have opened a container from a cargo vessel docked in Alaska, but found nothing, despite crew hearing pounding from inside during voyage.
  • DNV wins US flag newbuilding contract
    Norwegian classification society makes US newbuilding breakthrough.
  • Premuda buys Almare from liquidator
    Italian owner in $54m deal that gives it control of two Aframax tankers.
  • AMPTC confirms tanker order
    The Egyptian owner has invested money from last month's vessel disposals in new tonnage in Korea.
  • ABP pushes ahead with new port project
    Port operator Associated British Ports Holdings wants to progress plans for a new giant container terminal in the UK.
  • Braemar and Seascope set to merge
    Top London brokers Braemar and Seascope are planning to hook up as consolidation continues in the shipbroking world.
  • Seascope boss speaks on Braemar merger
    The proposed merger between Braemar and Seascope is the "first major merger among London shipbrokers for 33 years", according to Seascope chief Tom Young (right).
  • Teekay wins FSO contract
    Despite surging Aframax freight rates Teekay is to convert one of its ships into an FSO for operation off Australia.
  • Bulker hits pier at Balboa, Panama
    A Maltese-flagged bulk carrier will need repairs to its bow after a collision at the Pacific end of the Panama Canal.
  • OMI mulls fleet expansion
    US tanker owner OMI is in a stronger position to add to its 20 Suezmax and product carriers after reducing debt payments, according to chief executive officer Craig Stevenson (left).
  • VLCCs in demand for time-charter deals
    Rates are creeping up for long-term VLCC charters, as the deadline approaches for offers on ExxonMobil's five-year enquiry.
  • Royal Bank of Scotland cashes in on Frontline
    Financier Royal Bank of Scotland has exercised an option to acquire new shares in John Fredriksen-controlled tanker giant Frontline.
  • LASCO sell-off may slip to 2001
    The sell-off of state controlled Latvian Shipping Co may not get underway until next year, although the project has an end year deadline.
  • Greek bulker spill draws legal action
    Local authorities in the Greek coastal areas affected by oil spilt from a sunken cement carrier are taking legal action.
  • Cosco Pacific pursues bigger profits
    Hong Kong container leasing and terminal operating company Cosco Pacific has made an interim profit - and immediately announced a 5% hike in its lease rates.
  • OneSea steps up e-commerce challenge
    The marine dot.com headed by Arvid Bergvall is tying up with buying venture set up by Teekay, World-Wide and Acomarit.
  • Shipping operations lift Labroy profits
    Interim pre-tax profits at Labroy Marine improved as its shipping activities benefited from both an improving Asian economy and freight rates, but shipbuilding suffered.
  • VSC expands down under
    Monaco-based shipping group Vlasov Services Corporation has snapped up Sydney ship operators Scottish Shipowners & Managers in a bid to grow its business in Australia.
  • Acomarit legs it to Isle of Man
    Ship manager Acomarit is shifting its headquarters from Bermuda to the Isle of Man.
  • Arbitration on H&W crisis
    Fred Olsen reveals cost of supporting troubled Belfast shipyard that faces closure if arbitration result is unfavourable.
  • DFDS poised to sell logistics arm
    Danish transport group DFDS is redefining its shipping and logistics business in a move that could see DFDS Dan Transport being sold off.
  • Global Carriers restructuring moves ahead
    Company boss Mohamad bin Hashim (right) says Global Carriers hopes to get its restructuring plan approved this month and is going ahead with the scrap sale of 10 bulkers.
  • Jacobs makes interim loss
    Costs generated by its car recovery and delivery businesses have hit results at the UK's Jacobs Holdings, but its shipping division turned in a profit.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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%
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.
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.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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