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February 29, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US, China to hold talks on port access this week
    Washington wants Beijing to curb its authority to regulate commercial shipping
  • Chittagong port blockade lifted
Air and Land Transport
  • Manila seeks to resume aviation talks with Taipei
    Philippines proposes meeting tomorrow to settle renewed dispute
  • Taiwan hopes to reopen air routes to South Korea
  • Bangkok to sell 400m shares of Thai Airways this year
  • KLM has to slash costs by 800m guilders to be profitable: paper
  • Korean Air to cut down number of executives by 28%
  • SIA opens third aircraft engine testing facility
  • FedEx's home delivery move not a threat: UPS
Features
  • April rise for freight rates
    But state-owned Indian Railways will leave politically sensitive prices of passenger tickets unchanged

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US, China to hold talks on port access this week
    Washington wants Beijing to curb its authority to regulate commercial shipping
  • Chittagong port blockade lifted
Air and Land Transport
  • Manila seeks to resume aviation talks with Taipei
    Philippines proposes meeting tomorrow to settle renewed dispute
  • Taiwan hopes to reopen air routes to South Korea
  • Bangkok to sell 400m shares of Thai Airways this year
  • KLM has to slash costs by 800m guilders to be profitable: paper
  • Korean Air to cut down number of executives by 28%
  • SIA opens third aircraft engine testing facility
  • FedEx's home delivery move not a threat: UPS
Features
  • April rise for freight rates
    But state-owned Indian Railways will leave politically sensitive prices of passenger tickets unchanged

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US, China to hold talks on port access this week
    Washington wants Beijing to curb its authority to regulate commercial shipping
  • Chittagong port blockade lifted
Air and Land Transport
  • Manila seeks to resume aviation talks with Taipei
    Philippines proposes meeting tomorrow to settle renewed dispute
  • Taiwan hopes to reopen air routes to South Korea
  • Bangkok to sell 400m shares of Thai Airways this year
  • KLM has to slash costs by 800m guilders to be profitable: paper
  • Korean Air to cut down number of executives by 28%
  • SIA opens third aircraft engine testing facility
  • FedEx's home delivery move not a threat: UPS
Features
  • April rise for freight rates
    But state-owned Indian Railways will leave politically sensitive prices of passenger tickets unchanged

Sched Netweb site
  • Lykes launches US East Coast-Africa service
  • January export boost
  • Service changes for CSX Lines
  • MSC expands Asia-NAWC lane
  • Descartes acquires E-Transport
  • New shuttle service to Vietnam
  • Expansion likely for Southeast Asia-Middle East service
  • Lion to transfer plant to Malaysia
  • Unitex to open sea+air service from Shenzhen to Dubai
  • Celebi ground handling to use Mercator system
  • New Airbus agreement with Cathay Pacific

Cargowebweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2000
  • Descartes bought E-Transport
  • Record cargo-handling result Hamburg
  • Major investment P&O in China
  • Merger costs of Vopak higher; savings with e-commerce
  • Battle for control of airspace

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • NYK Awards Five 6,200-TEU Ships Contract to Samsung
  • TACA Unveils Rate Increase Schedules
  • TMM Reports 4th Quarter and Year-End Results
  • Container Traffic in Taiwan Jumps 10% in 1999
  • Container Volume at Long Beach Climes 6% in January

Exim Indiaweb site
  • HC stay reinstates floor import prices on steel goods
  • Gujarat attracting private funds for ports: Minister
  • Garment export trade seeks incentives
  • Open all doors to potential investors: AIAI chief
  • Centre approves 11 EOUs in Madhya Pradesh
  • PM for corporatisation of power sector
  • Cotton tech mission takes off in Gujarat
  • 30 pc jump in cut-flower exports forecast
  • Inflation rate plummets to 2.37 per cent
  • UK missions coming to India for bilateral trade in May, Sept.
  • Advantage India for $ 1 bn US investment in jute sector
  • Malaysia shipping firms may rake in record profits
  • Cashewnut output may exceed 5.2 lakh tonnes
  • Bank strike call withdrawn
  • Review of Modvat essential before VAT introduction, says Minister
  • Excise, customs duty cuts for textile sector on cards
  • Old rubber stock: Singapore order comes to STC rescue
  • Workshop on Union Budget, its implications
  • Bank credit offtake, forex reserves up
  • Cologne fair organisers aim at achieving better results

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2000
  • Chemoil/AFT expands into Antwerp
  • Analysts expect OPEC supply increase in April

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Beira reopens
  • P&O Nedlloyd takes on landside partner
  • Follow these pointers to qualify for duty-free entry to EU
  • Wharf Rat's diary
  • Grindrod joint venture creates new ships agency
  • 'Zimbabwe shippers are wasting money by using Durban'
  • 'Future lies in integrating operator's and cargo owner's risk'
  • Prevention is the best medicine
  • Co-operation helps minimise risk at source
  • Jessegaard looks after your cargo every step of the way
  • US company launches tamper-proof container lock
  • Satellite trackers address hijack bogey
  • Make sure those bills of lading are original
  • Guardforce provides security link in logistics chain
  • Paperwork path must have checks and controls - CSC
  • Take a serious look at your carriers to minimise marine insurance
  • Comprehensive new tracker
  • Developers reveal bold plans for new Mozambique port
  • Budget promotes investment and trade growth - economist
  • Grindrod Unicorn posts massive loss
  • Uncertainty reigns as floods close borders

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2000
  • Kvaerner Philadelphia chief resigns
    Harald Rafdal has resigned as president and chief executive of the Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard. Meanwhile, both Aker RGI and Singapore Technologies are thought to be interested in buying the yard
  • Environmentalists sue to force EPA to regulate emissions from seagoing ships
    A lawsuit filed in U.S.Circuit Court yesterday seeks to compel the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to create strong emission standards for large sea-going vessels

Cargonews Asiaweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2000
  • Alliance sends Suez link up the creek
  • CSX name on the line
  • Asian Safari lines up
  • Privatisation headache for Philippines
  • Subic bores to Manila
  • China to boost LA volumes

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • UK cracks down on arms trade
    SHIPPING lines and forwarders carrying weapons cargoes from the UK could face stricter controls on export documentation, as part of a government drive for greater regulation of the arms trade.
  • Tamil Tigers 'owns fleet of 11 merchant vessels'
    ONE of the world's most deadly guerrilla armies owns a fleet of 11 merchant vessels, mostly engaged in commercial work, according to a recent report on the international arms trade, writes David Osler.
  • Sherwood sets technology target
    THE leaders of London-listed Sherwood International have set the company the target of winning global number three ranking as a supplier of information technology services to the insurance industry.
  • Torm shrugs off tough year
    Torm, the Danish bulk, tanker, liner and offshore vessel operator, has blamed shippers and bunker prices for its DKr111m ($15m) loss in 1999.
  • Danes head off European tax clash
    THE Danish government has proposed changes to its tax regime to head off conflict with EU rules on state subsidies and also to allow ferry operators to place their ships under the Danish International Ship register.
  • London Frog Tours
    An amphibious bus cruises up the River Thames on its maiden voyage for London Frog Tours which has been launched using refurbished World War II vehicles to take tourists on tours of London by land and water.
  • Golden touch eludes beleaguered Carnival
    IT once seemed that cruise giant Carnival Corp possessed that much-envied Midas touch.
  • P&O seals Mitsubishi duo order
    BRITAIN'S P&O Group has finally formalised its contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build two cruiseships, eight months after first announcing it had ordered them from the Japanese shipbuilder.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2000
  • Miami passengers face stadium tax
  • P&O Ports buys into New Orleans
  • NYK places orders in Korea
  • Adsteam to announce US venture
  • B&N to manage ACL fleet
  • New Carissa salvors given deadline
  • Fels confirms Brazil shipyard deal
  • Moby seeks EU surveillance on subsidies
  • Truckers threaten Houston stoppage
  • Philippines military probes ferry bombing
  • China to cap shipbuilding capacity
  • No place at HK for Greenpeace flagship
  • Genoa terminal workers protest
  • Lloyd's of London in the dock
  • US bunkers expand in Europe
  • Frame 65 still an issue at Derbyshire re-hearing
  • Torm axes dividend after second heavy loss
  • Offshore boat in collision with USN oiler
  • Carnival puts brakes on diversification
  • SCI gains more autonomy

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Ports, cities get creative on funding
  • NIT League hops aboard the Net
  • Hamburg posts record cargo-handling for 1999
  • Aramex to develop logistics hub in Jordan
  • Columbia Coastal Transport super-barge enters Chesapeake service
  • Canada-U.K. container rates to increase
  • Contract talks collapse again, Boeing engineers continue strike
  • TMM reports 4th quarter results
Transportation
  • ACCA study shows holes in Customs USPS inspections
  • EU willing to discuss lowering trade barriers
  • Hungarian line struggles in wake of strike
  • KLM-Alitalia joint venture in jeopardy
  • Amtrak to expand freight service
  • Boeing taps Singapore for freighter conversions
  • Cargo planes fall below FAA radar on safety issues
Maritime
  • ILWU is called technophobic
  • Drivers may flee 'sweatshops'
  • P&O Ports to acquire Louisiana company
  • Sakinaga to succeed Shintani as president of 'K' Line
  • Mexico's TMM posts $126 million loss for year
  • Hong Kong tightens vessel traffic enforcement
  • Malaysia approves 8 intermodal truck firms

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Ports, cities get creative on funding
  • NIT League hops aboard the Net
  • Hamburg posts record cargo-handling for 1999
  • Aramex to develop logistics hub in Jordan
  • Columbia Coastal Transport super-barge enters Chesapeake service
  • Canada-U.K. container rates to increase
  • Contract talks collapse again, Boeing engineers continue strike
  • TMM reports 4th quarter results
Transportation
  • ACCA study shows holes in Customs USPS inspections
  • EU willing to discuss lowering trade barriers
  • Hungarian line struggles in wake of strike
  • KLM-Alitalia joint venture in jeopardy
  • Amtrak to expand freight service
  • Boeing taps Singapore for freighter conversions
  • Cargo planes fall below FAA radar on safety issues
Maritime
  • ILWU is called technophobic
  • Drivers may flee 'sweatshops'
  • P&O Ports to acquire Louisiana company
  • Sakinaga to succeed Shintani as president of 'K' Line
  • Mexico's TMM posts $126 million loss for year
  • Hong Kong tightens vessel traffic enforcement
  • Malaysia approves 8 intermodal truck firms

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Ports, cities get creative on funding
  • NIT League hops aboard the Net
  • Hamburg posts record cargo-handling for 1999
  • Aramex to develop logistics hub in Jordan
  • Columbia Coastal Transport super-barge enters Chesapeake service
  • Canada-U.K. container rates to increase
  • Contract talks collapse again, Boeing engineers continue strike
  • TMM reports 4th quarter results
Transportation
  • ACCA study shows holes in Customs USPS inspections
  • EU willing to discuss lowering trade barriers
  • Hungarian line struggles in wake of strike
  • KLM-Alitalia joint venture in jeopardy
  • Amtrak to expand freight service
  • Boeing taps Singapore for freighter conversions
  • Cargo planes fall below FAA radar on safety issues
Maritime
  • ILWU is called technophobic
  • Drivers may flee 'sweatshops'
  • P&O Ports to acquire Louisiana company
  • Sakinaga to succeed Shintani as president of 'K' Line
  • Mexico's TMM posts $126 million loss for year
  • Hong Kong tightens vessel traffic enforcement
  • Malaysia approves 8 intermodal truck firms

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Mory annoncera bientôt une alliance americaine
    La société française Mory Team (siège à Paris/Pantin) affiche la ferme volonté de reconquérir les positions qu'elle avait été contrainte d'abandonner à l'overseas aérien et maritime, ainsi qu'en logistique. La reconquête de l'overseas passera par une alliance très prochaine avec un groupe américain. Celle de la logistique est déjà bien amorcée.
  • Supplément "gasoil": les armements citerniers fluviaux belges persistent et signent
    Les 2 avril prochain, les opérateurs citerniers fluviaux se rassembleront une nouvelle fois pour évaluer l'évolution de la situation quant à leur exigence d'instaurer un supplément pour répercuter l'augmentation du prix du gasoil. Tel est le résultat de la rencontre organisée dimanche à Anvers par les opérateurs citerniers fluviaux.
  • Corneel Geerts met sur pied un service de groupage sur les Balkans
    Le groupe de transport Corneel Geerts a signé un accord de coopération avec la société slovène Intereuropa, dont le siège est à Koper. Cet ancien transporteur d'Etat yougoslave a été privatisée il y a un certain temps déjà. Intereuropa dispose d'un réseau encore très dense dans les Balkans. En groupage, deux départs par semaine sont assurés depuis la Belgique sur Jesenice (Slovénie) et Zagreb (Croatie), les autres républiques de l'ex-Yougoslavie pouvant à leur tour être desservies à partir de ces deux terminaux.
  • La Conférence interministérielle définit la politique aéroportuaire
    Conformément à l'accord intervenu le 11 février au conseil des ministres au sujet des nuisances sonores, la Conférence Interministérielle de la Mobilité, de l'Infrastructure et des Télécommunications (CIMIT) a défini les modalités de la concertation entre le fédéral et les Régions en matière de politique aéroportuaire.

Marine Linkweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • P&O Takes Two From MHI
Breaking News
  • Panama Canal Revenues Drop 2.6%
  • Finland Prepares For Massive Sea Transport Strikes
  • U.S. MSC Ship Collides In UAE

Marine Linkweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • P&O Takes Two From MHI
Breaking News
  • Panama Canal Revenues Drop 2.6%
  • Finland Prepares For Massive Sea Transport Strikes
  • U.S. MSC Ship Collides In UAE

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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