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February 14, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • France tightens shipping safety standards for tankers
    Single-hull tankers to be banned, more frequent inspections of old vessels
  • IACS mulling changes to survey of older ships
  • Ship sales
  • Star Cruises now owns 80% of NCL
Air and Land Transport
  • US and UK weighing pact on London, Pittsburgh routes
    Negotiators said to be under pressure to restore non-stop service
  • Airlines group to move HQ from Manila to KL
  • Eleven more jets grounded for tail wing problem
  • Boeing strike already hurting output: union
Features
  • Banks wary of ship finance
    In the post-crisis era, international banks, undergoing serious risk analysis, are not keen to bankroll Asian shipowners

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • France tightens shipping safety standards for tankers
    Single-hull tankers to be banned, more frequent inspections of old vessels
  • IACS mulling changes to survey of older ships
  • Ship sales
  • Star Cruises now owns 80% of NCL
Air and Land Transport
  • US and UK weighing pact on London, Pittsburgh routes
    Negotiators said to be under pressure to restore non-stop service
  • Airlines group to move HQ from Manila to KL
  • Eleven more jets grounded for tail wing problem
  • Boeing strike already hurting output: union
Features
  • Banks wary of ship finance
    In the post-crisis era, international banks, undergoing serious risk analysis, are not keen to bankroll Asian shipowners

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • France tightens shipping safety standards for tankers
    Single-hull tankers to be banned, more frequent inspections of old vessels
  • IACS mulling changes to survey of older ships
  • Ship sales
  • Star Cruises now owns 80% of NCL
Air and Land Transport
  • US and UK weighing pact on London, Pittsburgh routes
    Negotiators said to be under pressure to restore non-stop service
  • Airlines group to move HQ from Manila to KL
  • Eleven more jets grounded for tail wing problem
  • Boeing strike already hurting output: union
Features
  • Banks wary of ship finance
    In the post-crisis era, international banks, undergoing serious risk analysis, are not keen to bankroll Asian shipowners

Sched Netweb site
  • K Line, Coscon, Yang Ming introduce new services
  • CMA CGM makes move from Paris to Marseilles
  • Haier-Hamburg deal
  • U-Freight expands in Vietnam
  • Standard's new service
  • Forward reports record Q4
  • SAirGroup has interest in TAP
  • Ford and UPS form alliance
  • Korean Air gets 747-400 freighter from Atlas

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2000
  • Deutsche Post wins court case about monopoly
  • P&O Nedlloyd wants dedicated terminal in Antwerp
  • CSX in the red
  • 'BA and Lufthansa thwart Alitalia/KLM'
  • Alitalia shifts flights from Malpensa to Rome

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2000
  • Shippers, FEFC Lines to Meet for Dialog
  • Bolero.Net Now Operational in US
  • Yokohama Budgets ¥26 Billion for Port Development
  • Box Traffic at Yokkaichi Port All-time High for 1999
  • Port Vancouver Tops 1 Million-TEU Mark in 1999

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Contship introduces Indamex ' India to America Direct Express service
  • Air fuel surcharge on cargo from India takes effect
  • Another green revolution in offing
  • RJA resumes freight services from Calcutta
  • Brand name vital for handicrafts exports: Minister
  • Move to increase Indo-Australian trade, business relations
  • Steel exports up 60 per cent
  • ITPO, Israeli chamber clinch trade pact
  • Mpumalanga, in South Africa, invites Indian investments
  • Rs 1,160 cr FDI cleared
  • Govt to pump Rs 400 cr in IFCI
  • IDBI plans internet banking
  • RITES wins $ 6 m contracts in Lanka
  • India, Mexico to discuss trade issues this week
  • Optimism on castings exports
  • Rana presents SRTEPC export awards
  • ECU-Line opens office in Mauritius
  • GIDC plans industrial parks near ports
  • India trade fair in Hong Kong
  • MoST urges Petroleum Minister to encourage Indian shipping cos in LNG transport
  • Exempt pre-payment of excise: Assocham
  • Basic customs duty may be cut to three rates

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Festival mulls Athens listing
    EUROPEAN cruise line Festival Cruises is planning to go public with what would be a landmark listing on the Athens Stock Exchange later this year.
  • Merger key to future for P&O Nedlloyd
    ANGLO-Dutch container shipping group P&O Nedlloyd's search for a liner operator merger partner must be completed before the group can achieve the elusive goals of consistent profitability and a stock market listing.
  • Ugland to sell sextet but keep Swan stake
    UGLAND International is to sell its fleet of six reeferships, leaving its stake in Swan Reefer as its only exposure to reefer trades.
  • Hapag-Lloyd dividend stays at Dm25 per share
    HAPAG-Lloyd, the German shipping and logistics group, will pay shareholders an unchanged dividend of Dm25 ($12.5) per share for the 1998/99 business year, the company has said in a letter to shareholders.
  • Nuclear cargo blow for BNFL
    JAPAN'S request that Britain takes back a controversial consignment of nuclear fuel is a serious setback for state-owned British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL), the fuel maker has admitted.
  • Bureau Veritas renews German contract
    CLASSIFICATION society Bureau Veritas has renewed its contract for carrying out flag state controls on behalf of the German statutory accident insurance See-Berufsgenossenschaft.
  • Engine failures hit North Atlantic run
    SERIOUS engine problems have been encountered in a series of 1,700 teu Sulzer-powered containerships resulting in at least two vessels being withdrawn from service.
  • Sulzer set to repair 40 as cracks show
    AT least 40 engines used to power some of the world's latest and largest containerships will have to be modified after cracks have been found in the main machinery of some ships, writes John Prescott.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2000
  • Violent strikes paralyse Florida ports
  • Spanish yard paralysed by strike
  • MUA to paralyse Australian ports
  • Finnish seafarers threaten strike action
  • French sign tough safety charter
  • Market spikes on French safety move
  • Sleipner disaster was 'human error'
  • Norddeutsche group buys H Schuldt
  • Seamen strike over wages
  • KHZ bounces back
  • Officer still missing in Ghareb sinking
  • Shipping shares storm ahead in Oslo
  • NatWest falls to Royal Bank
  • Hyundai HI fund will aid sub-contractors
  • Tata to take over Tetley
  • Alondra pirates denied bail
  • SCI introduces common carrier network
  • Vancouver inaugurates agri terminal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2000
Home
  • 4PLs slowly gain ground
  • Post office to transmit e-documents securely
  • Protests by New Jersey truckers expected to continue on Monday
  • U.S. Customs names Winwood acting deputy director
  • Hapag-Lloyd vessel runs aground in New York harbor
  • Canada to appeal WTO ruling against U.S. auto pact
  • Circle International Group revenue up in fourth quarter
  • Kuehne & Nagel names Janssen to board
Transportation
  • Eastman creates e-commerce site
  • Germany to invest $500 million in bid for China fast rail pact
  • KLLM shareholder seeks talks with firm on possible buyout
  • Global air cargo volume rose 8.1% in October
Maritime
  • Shipowners gain rights under law
  • Philippine company considers withdrawal from Port of Rosario
  • Matson states case for subsidized ships
  • Hapag-Lloyd vessel runs aground in New York port
  • Indonesian line eyeing new route to China
  • MTC-Mormac deal consolidates sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2000
Home
  • 4PLs slowly gain ground
  • Post office to transmit e-documents securely
  • Protests by New Jersey truckers expected to continue on Monday
  • U.S. Customs names Winwood acting deputy director
  • Hapag-Lloyd vessel runs aground in New York harbor
  • Canada to appeal WTO ruling against U.S. auto pact
  • Circle International Group revenue up in fourth quarter
  • Kuehne & Nagel names Janssen to board
Transportation
  • Eastman creates e-commerce site
  • Germany to invest $500 million in bid for China fast rail pact
  • KLLM shareholder seeks talks with firm on possible buyout
  • Global air cargo volume rose 8.1% in October
Maritime
  • Shipowners gain rights under law
  • Philippine company considers withdrawal from Port of Rosario
  • Matson states case for subsidized ships
  • Hapag-Lloyd vessel runs aground in New York port
  • Indonesian line eyeing new route to China
  • MTC-Mormac deal consolidates sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 12, 2000
Home
  • 4PLs slowly gain ground
  • Post office to transmit e-documents securely
  • Protests by New Jersey truckers expected to continue on Monday
  • U.S. Customs names Winwood acting deputy director
  • Hapag-Lloyd vessel runs aground in New York harbor
  • Canada to appeal WTO ruling against U.S. auto pact
  • Circle International Group revenue up in fourth quarter
  • Kuehne & Nagel names Janssen to board
Transportation
  • Eastman creates e-commerce site
  • Germany to invest $500 million in bid for China fast rail pact
  • KLLM shareholder seeks talks with firm on possible buyout
  • Global air cargo volume rose 8.1% in October
Maritime
  • Shipowners gain rights under law
  • Philippine company considers withdrawal from Port of Rosario
  • Matson states case for subsidized ships
  • Hapag-Lloyd vessel runs aground in New York port
  • Indonesian line eyeing new route to China
  • MTC-Mormac deal consolidates sector

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2000
Tabletalk
  • Commitment and visions. Tibbett & Britten's chairman of the board John Harvey talks about his company's market success and its goals.
Maritime
  • Rickmers-Linie returns to its roots. The Hamburg shipping line will continue to operate under its own name.
  • P&O wants to spin off its cruise business, and P&O Nedlloyd orders new boxes.
  • MSC offers a weekly Halifax service.
  • UniFeeder now serves Nyborg.
  • Maersk Sealand and CMBT strengthen "Lisa", their joint pendulum service.
  • Cosco is introducing a new service between the Mediterranean and West Africa.
Aviation
  • JAL presents plan for fiscal 2000. Japan Airlines intends to rely increasingly on its subsidiaries for this coming fiscal year.
  • Das Air Cargo has changed its Africa schedule.
  • China Southern's freighter will soon fly to Chicago.
  • Emirates has included Bahrain in its schedule.
  • Airborne shows zero growth.
  • American Airlines is changing its European schedule.
  • Lufthansa registers increased traffic.
  • Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has concluded a successful year.
  • Canadian Airbridge represents Taca as general sales agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Schenker now implements its European freight concept on an international level as well.
  • Uni-X Interactive and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics jointly develop e-commerce solutions that integrate logistics.
Ports and Terminals
  • Richard J. Clarke, an associate of Posford Duvivier, talks to ITJ about the background of port planning and projects his company is working on.

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2000
Tabletalk
  • Commitment and visions. Tibbett & Britten's chairman of the board John Harvey talks about his company's market success and its goals.
Maritime
  • Rickmers-Linie returns to its roots. The Hamburg shipping line will continue to operate under its own name.
  • P&O wants to spin off its cruise business, and P&O Nedlloyd orders new boxes.
  • MSC offers a weekly Halifax service.
  • UniFeeder now serves Nyborg.
  • Maersk Sealand and CMBT strengthen "Lisa", their joint pendulum service.
  • Cosco is introducing a new service between the Mediterranean and West Africa.
Aviation
  • JAL presents plan for fiscal 2000. Japan Airlines intends to rely increasingly on its subsidiaries for this coming fiscal year.
  • Das Air Cargo has changed its Africa schedule.
  • China Southern's freighter will soon fly to Chicago.
  • Emirates has included Bahrain in its schedule.
  • Airborne shows zero growth.
  • American Airlines is changing its European schedule.
  • Lufthansa registers increased traffic.
  • Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has concluded a successful year.
  • Canadian Airbridge represents Taca as general sales agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Schenker now implements its European freight concept on an international level as well.
  • Uni-X Interactive and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics jointly develop e-commerce solutions that integrate logistics.
Ports and Terminals
  • Richard J. Clarke, an associate of Posford Duvivier, talks to ITJ about the background of port planning and projects his company is working on.

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2000
Tabletalk
  • Commitment and visions. Tibbett & Britten's chairman of the board John Harvey talks about his company's market success and its goals.
Maritime
  • Rickmers-Linie returns to its roots. The Hamburg shipping line will continue to operate under its own name.
  • P&O wants to spin off its cruise business, and P&O Nedlloyd orders new boxes.
  • MSC offers a weekly Halifax service.
  • UniFeeder now serves Nyborg.
  • Maersk Sealand and CMBT strengthen "Lisa", their joint pendulum service.
  • Cosco is introducing a new service between the Mediterranean and West Africa.
Aviation
  • JAL presents plan for fiscal 2000. Japan Airlines intends to rely increasingly on its subsidiaries for this coming fiscal year.
  • Das Air Cargo has changed its Africa schedule.
  • China Southern's freighter will soon fly to Chicago.
  • Emirates has included Bahrain in its schedule.
  • Airborne shows zero growth.
  • American Airlines is changing its European schedule.
  • Lufthansa registers increased traffic.
  • Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has concluded a successful year.
  • Canadian Airbridge represents Taca as general sales agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Schenker now implements its European freight concept on an international level as well.
  • Uni-X Interactive and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics jointly develop e-commerce solutions that integrate logistics.
Ports and Terminals
  • Richard J. Clarke, an associate of Posford Duvivier, talks to ITJ about the background of port planning and projects his company is working on.

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2000
Tabletalk
  • Commitment and visions. Tibbett & Britten's chairman of the board John Harvey talks about his company's market success and its goals.
Maritime
  • Rickmers-Linie returns to its roots. The Hamburg shipping line will continue to operate under its own name.
  • P&O wants to spin off its cruise business, and P&O Nedlloyd orders new boxes.
  • MSC offers a weekly Halifax service.
  • UniFeeder now serves Nyborg.
  • Maersk Sealand and CMBT strengthen "Lisa", their joint pendulum service.
  • Cosco is introducing a new service between the Mediterranean and West Africa.
Aviation
  • JAL presents plan for fiscal 2000. Japan Airlines intends to rely increasingly on its subsidiaries for this coming fiscal year.
  • Das Air Cargo has changed its Africa schedule.
  • China Southern's freighter will soon fly to Chicago.
  • Emirates has included Bahrain in its schedule.
  • Airborne shows zero growth.
  • American Airlines is changing its European schedule.
  • Lufthansa registers increased traffic.
  • Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has concluded a successful year.
  • Canadian Airbridge represents Taca as general sales agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Schenker now implements its European freight concept on an international level as well.
  • Uni-X Interactive and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics jointly develop e-commerce solutions that integrate logistics.
Ports and Terminals
  • Richard J. Clarke, an associate of Posford Duvivier, talks to ITJ about the background of port planning and projects his company is working on.

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2000
Tabletalk
  • Commitment and visions. Tibbett & Britten's chairman of the board John Harvey talks about his company's market success and its goals.
Maritime
  • Rickmers-Linie returns to its roots. The Hamburg shipping line will continue to operate under its own name.
  • P&O wants to spin off its cruise business, and P&O Nedlloyd orders new boxes.
  • MSC offers a weekly Halifax service.
  • UniFeeder now serves Nyborg.
  • Maersk Sealand and CMBT strengthen "Lisa", their joint pendulum service.
  • Cosco is introducing a new service between the Mediterranean and West Africa.
Aviation
  • JAL presents plan for fiscal 2000. Japan Airlines intends to rely increasingly on its subsidiaries for this coming fiscal year.
  • Das Air Cargo has changed its Africa schedule.
  • China Southern's freighter will soon fly to Chicago.
  • Emirates has included Bahrain in its schedule.
  • Airborne shows zero growth.
  • American Airlines is changing its European schedule.
  • Lufthansa registers increased traffic.
  • Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has concluded a successful year.
  • Canadian Airbridge represents Taca as general sales agent.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • Schenker now implements its European freight concept on an international level as well.
  • Uni-X Interactive and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics jointly develop e-commerce solutions that integrate logistics.
Ports and Terminals
  • Richard J. Clarke, an associate of Posford Duvivier, talks to ITJ about the background of port planning and projects his company is working on.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization predicts this
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%
SHIPPING
In 2024, Hapag-Lloyd revenues increased by +6.5%. Net profit decreased by -18.9%
Hamburg
New historical record of containers transported by the fleet
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
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RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
Accelleron revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Baden
Net profit up +63.1%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new ship Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line
Trieste
It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons.
PORTS
The tender for the first lot of the new electricity distribution network in the port of La Spezia has started
The Spice
Intervention worth 36.9 million euros
SHIPPING
In 2024 d'Amico International Shipping recorded a decline in time charter revenues
Luxembourg
-7.6% decline on the previous record year
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