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Press Review Index
March 1998
31/03/1998NYK to take over Showa Oct.1
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
31/03/1998China trade
China ports have an edge

(Shipping Times)
31/03/1998UK govt to sell stake worth 70m in Mersey Docks
(Shipping Times)
31/03/1998BRIEFS
31/03/1998Court rules transshipment vessels are ocean-going
(Sched Net)
31/03/1998Kochi plans handling fee rise
(Sched Net)
31/03/1998K Line makes inaugural call on first mainland service
(Sched Net)
30/03/1998Four container shipping partners will work under United Alliance tag
(World Wide Shipper)
30/03/1998Domino effect of overcapacity in shiprepair
(Shipping Times)
30/03/1998Costly to end tax-free sales at sea: report
(Shipping Times)
30/03/1998Trans-Pac carriers unveil surcharge for Asia-US routes
(Shipping Times)
30/03/1998PSA Corp handles 100-millionth container
(Sched Net)
30/03/1998MSC and Wallem joint venture offers opportunities
(Sched Net)
30/03/1998BRIEFS
28/03/1998Shekou purchases US$10m container handling equipment
(Sched Net)
28/03/1998Tokyo Senpaku to terminate Orion service
(Sched Net)
28/03/1998BRIEFS
27/03/1998P&O Nedlloyd adds express run from Europe to New Zealand
(World Wide Shipper)
27/03/1998Sea Containers 1997 earnings up from previous year's mark
(World Wide Shipper)
27/03/1998Logistics
Creating win-win situations

(Shipping Times)
27/03/1998Singaport '98
HK does not see any threat from regional ports

(Shipping Times)
27/03/1998Hanjin cancels CAX-II service
(Sched Net)
27/03/1998BRIEFS
26/03/1998Port of Rotterdam and ECT Asian favorites
(Cargoweb)
26/03/1998Dutch group looking into new terminal design
(Shipping Times)
26/03/1998South Korean yards are pulling in orders again
(Shipping Times)
26/03/1998Logistics
Excelling through alliances

(Shipping Times)
26/03/1998Singaport & Sibcon '98
Short sea trade forecast to recover in next 2 years

(Shipping Times)
26/03/1998BRIEFS
25/03/1998Orient Overseas '97 profit disappointing
(World Wide Shipper)
25/03/1998Merged NOL-APL
Building on strengths of both

(Shipping Times)
25/03/1998Sea-Land foresees emergence of a dozen global carriers by 2000
(Shipping Times)
25/03/1998Regional ports likely to see negative growth: PSA
(Shipping Times)
25/03/1998Alliance shuffles routes to compensate, improve service
(Sched Net)
25/03/1998Mainland/Taiwan services up
(Sched Net)
25/03/1998Hopes to boost throughput in Dayaowan Port
(Sched Net)
25/03/1998BRIEFS
24/03/1998Rotterdam Port Authority must become more independent
(Cargoweb)
24/03/1998Grupo Libra now offers mountain pass to shippers
(World Wide Shipper)
24/03/1998Trans-Pacific shipping
Low rates force capacity cut

(Shipping Times)
24/03/1998SCI invites bids for six combination ships
(Sched Net)
24/03/1998Minister endorses deal between MISC and KPB
(Sched Net)
24/03/1998BRIEFS
23/03/1998Dutch government pushes joint venture down ECT's throat
(Cargoweb)
23/03/1998Progress in Maersk negotiations in Rotterdam
(Cargoweb)
23/03/1998Airline exec tells Congress to take lead in "open skies"
(World Wide Shipper)
23/03/1998Niche market operators face increasingly tough times ahead
(Shipping Times)
23/03/1998Asian shipping industry
Buffetted by economic storm

(Shipping Times)
23/03/1998OOIL open to forming alliances
(Shipping Times)
23/03/1998New links between Ulsan, Jakarta
(Sched Net)
23/03/1998BRIEFS
21/03/1998India sees drop in reefer exports
(Sched Net)
21/03/1998BRIEFS
20/03/1998Panama Canal
Security questions surface

(Shipping Times)
20/03/1998Law Lords end dispute on shipbuilder's claim for accrued instalment
(Shipping Times)
20/03/1998Sea-Land, Maersk to stop calling at Vancouver
(Shipping Times)
20/03/1998BRIEFS
19/03/1998New direction required for transhipment company ECT
(Cargoweb)
19/03/1998P&O Nedlloyd wants own terminal in Rotterdam
(Cargoweb)
19/03/1998Japan's ship export orders down in Feb
(Shipping Times)
19/03/1998Korean builders getting more orders after slow start
(Shipping Times)
19/03/1998BRIEFS
18/03/1998Final Amsterdam figures: 3 per cent transhipment growth
(Cargoweb)
18/03/1998Lykes Lines under CP Ships
Target: North Atlantic trade

(Shipping Times)
18/03/1998MPA launches electronic chart for Singapore waters
(Shipping Times)
18/03/1998BRIEFS
17/03/1998P&O Nedlloyd invests in ships
(Cargoweb)
17/03/1998High costs force Newport News to quit commercial shipbuilding
(World Wide Shipper)
17/03/1998Korean shipbuilders' misfortunes prove their Japanese rivals right
(Shipping Times)
17/03/1998Call to go all out to promote Port Klang as load centre
(Shipping Times)
17/03/1998Calcutta boosts cargo handling
(Sched Net)
17/03/1998Indian transport to expand north
(Sched Net)
17/03/1998BRIEFS
16/03/1998Plan new ro-ro service to Russia
(Cargoweb)
16/03/1998Healthy tanker market, elderly VLCC fleet hold promise for S'pore yards
(Shipping Times)
16/03/1998Japanese shipping industry
Setting the pace for others

(Shipping Times)
16/03/1998EU may sue carriers over bilateral dispute
(Sched Net)
16/03/1998AWRA agrees rate restoration
(Sched Net)
16/03/1998BRIEFS
14/03/1998NYK announces 20 world busiest box ports
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
14/03/1998BRIEFS
13/03/1998Overside bunker wharfage charges to be removed
(Shipping Times)
13/03/1998BRIEFS
12/03/1998ECT to exploit Trieste for 30 years
(Cargoweb)
12/03/1998Yokohama boasts no.1 box port position in Japan
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
12/03/1998Shipping alliances
Top six line up for battle

(Shipping Times)
12/03/1998Mersey Docks unit eyes Venezuela port
(Shipping Times)
12/03/1998LA port to net US$1b with Evergreen lease
(Shipping Times)
12/03/1998Brazilian liner begins European feeder service
(Sched Net)
12/03/1998BRIEFS
11/03/1998P&O Nedlloyd upgrades Med. connections
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
11/03/1998San Francisco group learns how to win in reefer business
(World Wide Shipper)
11/03/1998S'pore voted one of top three cruise ports in world
(Shipping Times)
11/03/1998Asian shipping
Battered by currency storm

(Shipping Times)
11/03/1998PSA ties up with German automative logistics firm
(Shipping Times)
11/03/1998Cargo carrier gives Asia-Pacific a vote of confidence
(Sched Net)
11/03/1998BRIEFS
10/03/1998Investments of billions required in rail transport of goods
(Cargoweb)
10/03/1998Consultation European Commission and ship owners on rate agreements
(Cargoweb)
10/03/1998Acquisitions and Disposals
(PdI Magazine)
10/03/1998Top 20 Containerports
(PdI Magazine)
10/03/1998Liner chief calls for more co-operation
(Sched Net)
10/03/1998BRIEFS
09/03/1998The Netherlands attracts 64 per cent of new European distribution centers
(Cargoweb)
09/03/1998Railtrack and Bechtel to buy Channel link firm
(Cargoweb)
09/03/1998July 1st deadline just around corner for international safety code compliance
(World Wide Shipper)
09/03/1998Container shipping
Preparing for era of giants

(Shipping Times)
09/03/1998Prices of aircraft down 20% in 2 years: Aerospatiale
(Shipping Times)
09/03/1998IMO calls for vessel traffic control of busy waterways
(Shipping Times)
09/03/1998Temporary inter-Korean shipping route launched
(Sched Net)
09/03/1998BRIEFS
07/03/1998Chennai Port Jawahar Dock-I berth privatisation pact signed
(Exim India)
07/03/1998Calcutta Port Trust efforts bring cheer to shipping lines, port users
(Exim India)
07/03/1998EU gives nod to two consortium pacts
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
07/03/1998Singapore hurt by Bangladesh port congestion
(Sched Net)
07/03/1998Kobe Port cuts costs for container operators
(Sched Net)
07/03/1998BRIEFS
06/03/1998Hanjin opens first exclusive terminal in Europe
(World Wide Shipper)
06/03/1998Asian currency crunch affects box traffic
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
06/03/1998Container shipping
Breaking 8,000-TEU barrier

(Shipping Times)
06/03/1998Asia freight rates expected to keep rising due to Panama Canal's lower draft limit
(Shipping Times)
06/03/1998Lufthansa Cargo 1997 freight tonnage up
(Sched Net)
06/03/1998Container crisis threatens trans-Pacific shipping
(Sched Net)
06/03/1998Sino-Russian railway due to open in July
(Sched Net)
06/03/1998Kitakyushu Port invests in new hub scheme
(Sched Net)
06/03/1998BRIEFS
05/03/1998Shipping line exec slams 'ostrich' industry
(World Wide Shipper)
05/03/1998Cargo boom continues on Europe trade
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
05/03/1998Japanese oil tanker industry
Fleet operators under pressure

(Shipping Times)
05/03/1998Contship Containerlines reshapes senior management team
(Sched Net)
05/03/1998New service promises 'best' coverage of China ports
(Sched Net)
05/03/1998BRIEFS
04/03/1998Holyman out of European channel ferries
(Cargoweb)
04/03/1998Box traffic from Asia to US climbs January
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
04/03/1998Paulista Line adds more ports to its East Mediterranean run
(World Wide Shipper)
04/03/1998Container shipping
Push for more competition

(Shipping Times)
04/03/1998Shipping industry hails marine insurance tax perks
(Shipping Times)
04/03/1998Germany steps up bid for Malaysia pact
(Sched Net)
04/03/1998Japanese shipyard unions seek new working deal
(Sched Net)
04/03/1998BRIEFS
03/03/1998Hutchison buys port company of Harwich in the UK
(Cargoweb)
03/03/1998Bangladesh to upgrade ports, cut delays
(Shipping Times)
03/03/1998BRIEFS
02/03/1998Merger between Pakhoed and Van Ommeren
(Cargoweb)
02/03/1998International shipping safety
Tankers set to meet standard

(Shipping Times)
02/03/1998ISM Code's lesson on ship safety may benefit yards
(Shipping Times)
02/03/1998Biggest US container port hurt by Asia's woes
(Shipping Times)
02/03/1998BRIEFS
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Carnival registra performance record per il trimestre settembre-novembre
Miami
Nel periodo i ricavi sono aumentati del +10,0%
Uniport apprezza che la riforma portuale avvenga attraverso una legge delega e confida (!) nella volontà del governo di aprire un confronto con gli operatori
Roma
Søren Toft (MSC) è il nuovo presidente del World Shipping Council
Washington
Vice presidente è Randy Chen della Wan Hai Lines
Presentato lo “SHIPS for America Act”, disegno di legge bipartisan per rafforzare l'industria statunitense dello shipping
Washington
Tra le proposte, trasportare sino al 10% delle importazioni dalla Cina su navi di bandiera statunitense, con equipaggio americano e costruite negli USA
Istituita a Gioia Tauro l'impresa portuale per la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo
Gioia Tauro
Ai 50 lavoratori attualmente iscritti nelle liste dell'Agenzia portuale se ne aggiungeranno altri 70
Navantia firma l'accordo per acquisire tutti e quattro i cantieri navali della Harland & Wolff
Londra/Madrid
Impegno alla salvaguardia dei mille posti di lavoro, garantendo la tutela dei diritti e delle condizioni di lavoro
Nel terzo trimestre il traffico delle merci nei porti francesi è diminuito del -7,3%
Parigi
Robusta crescita dei container (+14,0%). Calo delle altre tipologie di carichi
Thomas Kazakos sarà il prossimo segretario generale dell'International Chamber of Shipping
Londra
Subentrerà a giugno a Guy Platten
A tre anni dalla cerimonia inaugurale vengono avviati i lavori di costruzione del nuovo porto senegalese di Ndayane
Dubai
Investimento di 1,2 miliardi di dollari
Fatal accident in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A 52-year-old Culmv worker dies and a colleague is injured. A 24-hour strike has been called
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Greek ports increased by +1.4%
Container Traffic Growth at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded
Lineas and Hupac collaborate on intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
Brussels
The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss one will take care of intermodal services
Report highlights progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports
Leghorn
Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total
Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good
Milan
The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek EU authorization
An EU Commission study analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports
Brussels
Particular attention to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports
Busan Port Set to End 2024 with Record Container Traffic of 24.3 Million TEU (+5.0%)
HMM to return to transatlantic routes
Seoul
New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Also inaugurated is an India-Northern Europe line
CMA CGM to use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife
Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at Molo Garibaldi despite the works
The Spice
EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission mandate extended until 28 February 2027
Brussels
Synergies with the Aspides maritime operation will be strengthened
A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the river port of Lyon
CLECAT calls for new transport emissions regulation not to include entire life cycle of vehicles
Brussels
The IRU is instead in favour of the "well-to-wheel" approach
UNCTAD: Mediterranean ports' connection to global containerized shipping network declines
Geneva
General decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste
CMA CGM and AD Ports inaugurate container terminal at Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi
The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs
Castor Maritime Acquires Control of MPC Capital
Limassol/Hamburg
Investment worth 182.8 million euros
The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at Molo Garibaldi in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
Poseidon Principles takes stock of the decarbonisation of shipping, which still has a long way to go
Copenhagen
The association's latest annual report highlights the progress made
Saipem awarded two projects for the transport and storage of CO2 in the United Kingdom
Milan
Orders with a total value of approximately 650 million euros
Il Tuscan Port Community System sarà implementato anche a Venezia
Livorno
Accordo tra le AdSP del Tirreno Settentrionale e dell'Adriatico Settentrionale
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +4.5%
Bremen
Containerized cargo up +10.0%
Korea to Invest Nearly $10 Billion in New Jinhae Port Area in Busan
Seoul
It will be able to accommodate 30,000 TEU container ships
Sequestrati nel porto di Genova oltre due quintali e mezzo di cocaina
Genova
La droga era all'interno di un contenitore frigo proveniente dall'Ecuador
Manca (Regione Sardegna): disattese le promesse di stanziamento di risorse per l'agenzia Kalport
Cagliari
Chiesto un incontro urgente alla ministra del Lavoro
Rincari degli importi degli diritti portuali nei porti di Bari e Brindisi
Bari
Leone: ci siamo impegnati per adottare misure che non impattassero su traffico e utenza
Sequestrato un ingente quantitativo di cocaina nel porto di Olbia
Sassari
Scoperti 39 chili di stupefacenti occultati in un minivan
Da gennaio Hupac intensificherà i collegamenti intermodali fra Belgio e Italia
Chiasso
Aumenterà anche la frequenza del treno shuttle fra Busto Arsizio e Padova
Porto di Ancona, rilascio della concessione provvisoria allo stabilimento della Fincantieri
Ancona
La nuova concessione avrà una durata di 40 anni
A novembre il traffico delle merci nel porto di Barcellona è calato del -3,7%
Barcellona
In crescita la movimentazione di container (+6,3%), ma non il peso dei carichi containerizzati (-6,9%)
Saipem si è aggiudicata un nuovo contratto offshore da Shell in Nigeria
Milano
Per l'azienda italiana ha un valore di circa 900 milioni di dollari
Rixi illustra per sommi capi la riforma portuale
Roma
Creazione di una società a controllo pubblico per gestire gli investimenti e rappresentare il sistema portuale italiano
Accordo tra RFI e RSE per lo studio di un sistema di trasporto merci a levitazione magnetica
Milano
Sicurezza marittima, firmato al MIT un accordo per semplificare le procedure di verifica
Roma
Attività ispettive e di certificazione potranno essere svolte da organismi appositamente accreditati
Nei primi undici mesi del 2024 il traffico delle merci nei porti russi è diminuito del -2,0%
San Pietroburgo
In calo sia le merci secche (-2,1%) che le rinfuse liquide (-2,0%)
Log In acquires 19,600 square meters of space at Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
Kansas City
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company
Prysmian wins two EPCI contracts from French RTE, potentially worth €700 million
Milan
The laying of approximately 640 kilometers of land and underwater cables is planned
Testing of an autonomous port tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech
Intesa Fincantieri - Sparkle for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
Trieste
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the security of the infrastructure
Barcelona terminal operator BEST has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
Barcelona/The Hague
APM Terminals announces completion of work to increase capacity at MedPort Tangier terminal
Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment company Solix
Helsinki
In 2023 ANCS recorded revenues of 200 million euros
Cisl, speed up the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Spice
Necessary to implement works and investments
Works awarded for the expansion of the container terminal in the port of Koper
Coper
The works will be completed by the end of 2027
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2% last month
Hong Kong
In the first eleven months of 2024 the decline was -5.0%
Two Russian oil tankers crash near Kerch Strait
Fly
One of the 27 sailors of the two crews died
Monthly Container Traffic Declines at Port of Singapore
Singapore
Over 3.3 million TEUs were handled in November (-0.4%)
Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello
Melzo
The special livery commemorates his life and career
EBRD loan for the enhancement of multipurpose terminals at the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar
London
Funds up to 65 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Zero Emission Port Alliance Report on Future Port Electricity Demand
The Hague
The importance of strengthening port electrical infrastructures was highlighted
Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI
Rome
Vice Presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra
Criminal proceedings filed against the heads of the AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Joy Taurus
The absolute groundlessness of the crime report was recognized
In the July-September quarter, revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%
Hanover
In the entire financial year 2024, the increase in turnover was +28.1%
MSC orders ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry
Dalian
Contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars
RINA to conduct pre-FEED study for carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia
Genoa
Assigned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions
European Network of Maritime Clusters Board of Directors Renewed
Rome
Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta
New step for the establishment of the port company ex art. 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Local Advisory Committee Meeting
The negative trend in revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL continued in November
Taipei
Positive percentage change year-on-year
PSA Italy to close 2024 with a +3% growth in container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Venice
Genoa
Increases of +4.1% at PSA Genova Pra' and +19.4% at PSA SECH; drop of -14.0% at the PSA Venice-Vecon
InRail has expanded its operating area to include French territory
Genoa
The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Venice
Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues
Moderate growth in the value of global trade in goods continues
Geneva
The increase for the whole of 2024 should be around +2.7%
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport in Venice on Thursday
Conference for the 30th anniversary of WISTA Italy
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow at Palazzo San Giorgio in Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
(NK News)
Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE
(The North Africa Post)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
47% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg
Hamburg
The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045
Methanol delivery from land to a ship was performed for the first time in China
Beijing
79.5 tons of fuel loaded in 2.5 hours
MSC Air Cargo Pilots Sign Contract
Rome
Uiltrasporti gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages
Importance of cold ironing highlighted for emission reduction in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant
In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%
Ravenna
Cruise passengers down by -46.8%
Federazione del Mare and Wista Italy sign a memorandum of understanding to promote gender equality
Genoa
The aim is also to promote the sustainability and development of the maritime sector.
Four new electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes for the port of Koper
Helsinki
They were ordered by Luka Koper from Konecranes
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in Belgian ports grew by +2.7%
Brussels
In the first half of the year the increase was +1.6%
Global Ship Lease has purchased four 9,115 TEU containerships with an average age of 8.5 years
Athens
Total investment of 274 million dollars
The Cretan port of Souda will be equipped with a maritime station
Athens
Investment of 12.29 million euros
MSC Technology expands its headquarters at Lingotto in Turin and hires new staff
Turin
Approximately 2,000 square meters of new spaces discovered
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