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September 1998
30/09/1998Cargo handling spurts 14.5 pc at Calcutta Dock System
(Exim India)
30/09/1998Shipping companies must pay quickly
(Cargoweb)
30/09/1998Maersk deploys monsters on Suez
(Cargonews Asia)
30/09/1998BRIEFS
30/09/1998Eurokai positive following 1998 increases
(Sched Net)
30/09/1998Shipping Finance: A secretive industry opens its books to new lenders
(Financial Times)
30/09/1998Shippers scored as lines were tied in to a fixed price structure
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
29/09/1998Union anger at ECT-Maersk accord
(Cargoweb)
29/09/1998BRIEFS
29/09/1998Dalian project enables fifth-generation handling
(Sched Net)
29/09/1998Yang Ming and K Line enhance Asia/Europe service
(Sched Net)
29/09/1998Port developers keen on India
(Shipping Times)
29/09/1998Channel link gets green light
(Financial Times)
29/09/1998Iberia, a la "Oneworld"
(urgente online press)
28/09/1998BRIEFS
28/09/1998Evergreen to further expand fleet, network
(Shipping Times)
28/09/1998Iberia construirá una terminal de cargas en Zaragoza
(urgente online press)
26/09/1998Latest Maersk newbuilding named in Odense
(Sched Net)
26/09/1998Global / Yang Ming buy Cho Yang shares
(Sched Net)
26/09/1998BRIEFS
25/09/1998BRIEFS
25/09/1998Gibraltar expects plan for shipping hub to proceed
(Shipping Times)
25/09/1998Greek shipowners worried over decline of merchant fleet
(Shipping Times)
25/09/1998Economic necessity could spark fierce competition
(Shipping Times)
25/09/1998Leading NVOCCs form shippers association
(Sched Net)
24/09/1998New alliance Nedlloyd/Dan Transport/Dubois and Saima Avandero
(Cargoweb)
24/09/1998BRIEFS
24/09/1998Japan's export ship orders down in Aug
(Shipping Times)
23/09/1998BRIEFS
23/09/1998Iberia set to join Oneworld airline alliance
(Financial Times)
22/09/1998BRIEFS
21/09/1998BRIEFS
21/09/1998HKSC wants advance warning on THC surcharges
(Sched Net)
21/09/1998Will Asia's shippers be forced to pay for fines imposed by EC?
(Shipping Times)
21/09/1998Airlines unveil plans to conquer world
(Financial Times)
19/09/1998BRIEFS
18/09/1998Firmer bunker price trend seems to be well established
(The Bunker Bulletin)
18/09/1998BRIEFS
18/09/1998Fines compound operators' troubles
(Financial Times)
18/09/1998China allowed to use Korea-Japan liner route
(Sched Net)
18/09/1998State sell-off hangs on price
(Shipping Times)
17/09/1998BRIEFS
17/09/1998Cosco services affected by heavy deluge
(Sched Net)
17/09/1998Sarawak's Bintulu Port nearing completion
(Sched Net)
17/09/1998Canada Maritime names new Mediterranean agents
(Sched Net)
17/09/1998Kawamura to Set up Opposition to US's Harbor Tax
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
16/09/1998BRIEFS
16/09/1998Operators race to modernise Greek ferries
(Financial Times)
16/09/1998NOL sees heavy losses for first half, red ink for whole year
(Shipping Times)
16/09/1998El puerto de Cartagena supera la media española en tráfico de mercancías
(urgente online press)
16/09/1998Thai exports increase over first six months
(Sched Net)
15/09/1998BRIEFS
15/09/1998PSA likely to invest in S Korean port project
(Shipping Times)
15/09/1998Disastrous floods paralyse Bangladesh's Chittagong port
(Shipping Times)
15/09/1998Trasmediterránea mejora los índices de carga de mercancías
(urgente online press)
14/09/1998BRIEFS
14/09/1998TACA carriers to meet on discussion agreement
(Sched Net)
14/09/1998Cosco may lease controversial Long Beach terminal
(Sched Net)
14/09/1998Three Taiwan firms allowed to use mainland ports
(Shipping Times)
14/09/1998Ship manager defends standard of ships on open registries
(Shipping Times)
14/09/1998Los puertos del Estado consolidan los tráficos de mercancías y pasajeros
(urgente online press)
14/09/1998El Gobierno autoriza obras ferroviarias en Bilbao y el Corredor del Mediterráneo
(urgente online press)
12/09/1998BRIEFS
12/09/1998Danzas report significant first half improvements
(Sched Net)
11/09/1998Bad result Amsterdam Ports; positive negotiations
(Cargoweb)
11/09/1998BRIEFS
11/09/1998Gdansk yard sold
(Marine Log)
11/09/1998China, Taiwan shipping services picking up
(Shipping Times)
11/09/1998Cloud over 'open skies' policy
(Shipping Times)
10/09/1998Maybe up to 500 job losses at Danzas
(Cargoweb)
10/09/1998BRIEFS
10/09/1998Maersk goes solo on Aussie-East Asia service
(Shipping Times)
10/09/1998Boxes prove boon for yards
(Shipping Times)
10/09/1998MACS launches Europe reefer service
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
10/09/1998Shipping lines are in despair over damaged container returns
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
10/09/1998Karwar all set to handle container cargo
(Exim India)
10/09/1998Construction of Maroli Port to begin after a year
(Exim India)
10/09/1998Mixed re-export trade figures for Hong Kong
(Sched Net)
09/09/1998BRIEFS
09/09/1998MSC restores westbound rates
(Sched Net)
09/09/1998EC may delay TACA fines again
(Sched Net)
09/09/1998China firms placing panamax orders with Japan yards
(Shipping Times)
09/09/1998Lessons from the Star Sea
(Shipping Times)
08/09/1998Hyundai doubts conference
(Cargoweb)
08/09/1998BRIEFS
08/09/1998South Korean shipyards may have to consolidate
(Shipping Times)
08/09/1998EC nod expected for revised IG agreement
(Shipping Times)
07/09/1998Maersk to move its Far East hub to Taiwan
(Cargoweb)
07/09/1998Transpacific shipping lines adjust rates and charges
(Exim India)
07/09/1998Tanker market report
(Exim India)
07/09/1998BRIEFS
07/09/1998Ports may be hit by int'l transport workers' action
(Shipping Times)
07/09/1998Kvaerner chief fighting to justify board's confidence
(Financial Times)
07/09/1998CIMC profits despite economic downturn
(Sched Net)
05/09/1998BRIEFS
05/09/1998FT aerospace conference: Move to make airport slot sales legal
(Financial Times)
05/09/1998Capacity rise forecast at Nagoya
(Sched Net)
05/09/1998K Line cuts costs with containers
(Sched Net)
04/09/1998Signs of firmer price trends
(The Bunker Bulletin)
04/09/1998Nervous European market sees marine gasoil prices bounce back
(The Bunker Bulletin)
04/09/1998BRIEFS
04/09/1998Trans-Pacific lines bolster effort on cargo imbalances
(Shipping Times)
04/09/1998China-US maritime talks come to an abrupt halt
(Shipping Times)
04/09/1998Owners can get refund of part of off-hire deduction, court says
(Shipping Times)
04/09/1998First half decline for eastbound trade rates
(Sched Net)
03/09/1998BRIEFS
03/09/1998Japan-Med volume up
(Sched Net)
02/09/1998BRIEFS
02/09/1998Danzas se alía con la danesa Team Ship
(urgente online press)
02/09/1998MEDFEC agrees to implement rate increases
(Sched Net)
02/09/1998Samudera looks to Indian subcontinent for further growth
(Shipping Times)
01/09/1998BRIEFS
01/09/1998China hopes to resolve dispute with US amicably
(Shipping Times)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization predicts this
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
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
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
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.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
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
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
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%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
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
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
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
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
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
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
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
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
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
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
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%
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
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
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
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
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
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
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
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
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
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
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
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.
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
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
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
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
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
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%
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
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
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
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
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
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
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
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
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
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
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
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
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.
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
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
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
Accelleron revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Baden
Net profit up +63.1%
Fincantieri has delivered the new ship Norwegian Aqua to Norwegian Cruise Line
Trieste
It has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons.
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
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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