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Press Review Index
March 1999
31/03/1999BRIEFS
31/03/1999Tanker firm Teekay to buy Bona for US$450m
(Shipping Times)
31/03/1999Rate rise threatens exporters
(Shipping Times)
31/03/1999Volvo looks to FastShip
(Sched Net)
31/03/1999FMC Delays Implementation of North Atlantic Pact
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
31/03/1999Yokohama Set to Take Incentive Measures
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
31/03/1999GE Shipping to demerge property unit into new co -- Board approves new management structure
(The Hindu Business Line)
31/03/1999Interés italiano por la traza del tren a Ezeiza
(La Nación On Line)
30/03/1999BRIEFS
30/03/1999Big, bigger, biggest
(Financial Times)
30/03/1999BP Amoco fits with Arco
(Financial Times)
30/03/1999BP confirms Atlantic Richfield talks
(Financial Times)
30/03/1999Osprey forecasts mixed business outlook
(Shipping Times)
30/03/1999Malaysia's Bintulu container terminal to start operations by mid-year
(Shipping Times)
30/03/1999Shipping giants hold future
(Shipping Times)
29/03/1999Thyssen wants to sell logistics
(Cargoweb)
29/03/1999BRIEFS
29/03/1999TPL introduces service package
(Sched Net)
29/03/1999Role of shipping watchdog under scrutiny; government can overrule director general's directions since it is not a statutory body
(Business Standard)
27/03/1999BRIEFS
27/03/1999Siete grupos competirán finalmente por integrarse en el «núcleo duro» de Iberia
(ABCe)
27/03/1999FESCO Unveils Fleet Renewal Program
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
27/03/1999Port Qasim Authority makes net operating surplus of Rs 209.9 million
(Business Recorder)
26/03/1999BRIEFS
26/03/1999Fewer HK-owned ships, but tonnage has risen
(Shipping Times)
26/03/1999Box Traffic from Asia to US Rises 10.7% in January
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
26/03/1999Johor port traffic volume reaches 21 million tonnes
(The Star Online)
26/03/1999KPT surpasses last year's traffic
(Exim India)
26/03/1999African Port Guards Stealing from Vessels
(The East African)
25/03/1999CMB sells Transinsular
(Cargoweb)
25/03/1999BRIEFS
25/03/1999New Indian agreement signed
(Sched Net)
25/03/1999El puerto de Valencia supera los 20 millones de toneladas, en 1998
(urgente online press)
24/03/1999The strange logic behind the OPEC agreement
(The Bunker Bulletin)
24/03/1999OPEC cuts announced, implementation remains
(The Bunker Bulletin)
24/03/1999BRIEFS
24/03/1999PSA's Aden container terminal gets its first vessel calls
(Shipping Times)
24/03/1999Korean shipbuilders to face slipping sales
(The Korea Herald)
24/03/1999TAMP to review decision on cargo charges
(Exim India)
24/03/19998 global majors in fray to build Rajiv Gandhi box terminal
(Exim India)
23/03/1999Opec slashes oil production
(BBC News)
23/03/1999BRIEFS
23/03/1999Banana war spreads to beef
(BBC News)
23/03/1999Signals point to buyers for Saf's unsold divisions
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
23/03/1999Latest reefer technology opens new markets to exporters
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
23/03/1999Exports to developing countries exceed 50% of total shipments
(The Korea Herald)
23/03/1999No clear regulator for corporate ports; leads to an anomaly in export-import businesses
(Business Standard)
22/03/1999Prologis builds distribution center in Rotterdam
(Cargoweb)
22/03/1999Japanese yards trim operations
(Marine Log)
22/03/1999BRIEFS
22/03/1999Two cartels on Asia-US trades to stop operations
(Shipping Times)
22/03/1999Dos millones de toneladas pasan por Cartagena en dos meses
(urgente online press)
22/03/1999Kuantan Port a gateway to Pacific Rim
(The Star Online)
21/03/1999OPEC seeks full compliance with lower production quotas
(The Nando Times)
20/03/1999BRIEFS
20/03/1999Port Qasim Authority assures shipping lines of 11-metre draft in all seasons
(Business Recorder)
19/03/1999Antwerp: 'Be careful with statistics hinterland transport'
(Cargoweb)
19/03/1999BRIEFS
19/03/1999US importers face higher shipping rates
(The Star Online)
19/03/1999Economic rebound in sight, say shipping executives
(Exim India)
19/03/1999China gets loan to upgrade container movement inland
(Shipping Times)
18/03/1999Deutsche Post and Danzas to acquire Nedlloyd ETD
(Cargoweb)
18/03/1999Record first quarter for Carnival
(Marine Log)
18/03/1999BRIEFS
18/03/1999Toyofuji serves up a world first in Asia
(Shipping Times)
18/03/1999Asia-Pac to stay as Cunard's fastest growing market
(Shipping Times)
18/03/1999NY/NJ, Suez Canal Poised to Attract Asian Cargo
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
18/03/1999FMC backs down on bonds
(Sched Net)
17/03/1999Sea Containers new owner of Silja Line
(Cargoweb)
17/03/1999BRIEFS
17/03/1999MOL hints at Europe service
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
17/03/1999Argentina brings in mandatory preshipment inspection
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
17/03/1999Nigeria drops preshipment inspections
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
17/03/1999TEUs moved through SA ports
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
17/03/1999Panama urged to delist substandard ships
(Shipping Times)
17/03/1999Polish yard goes for profit
(Shipping Times)
17/03/1999Container glut makes for a China syndrome
(Sched Net)
16/03/1999BRIEFS
16/03/1999FMC Report May Lead to Fines against Carriers
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
16/03/1999S'pore now a member of int'l oil spill convention
(Shipping Times)
16/03/1999South-western China now linked to coast by rail, road
(Shipping Times)
16/03/1999Asian lines to rethink Europe/Asia services
(Sched Net)
16/03/1999Success unsure for Port Klang handling gamble
(Sched Net)
16/03/1999NSDRC to market shipbuilding orders
(Exim India)
15/03/1999Stolt buys 5 percent Van Ommeren
(Cargoweb)
15/03/1999Paralizado el proyecto intermodal puertos/ferrocarril en Alemania
(urgente online press)
15/03/1999What the ministers said
(The Bunker Bulletin)
15/03/1999BRIEFS
15/03/1999US shipyard wins landmark deal to build two ships
(Shipping Times)
15/03/1999Guangdong / Australia origin receiving charges
(Sched Net)
15/03/1999Government slated to liberlise imports; 400 more items on open general licence list likely in Exim policy
(Business Standard)
13/03/1999BRIEFS
13/03/1999'K' Line, Yangming, COSCO Reshuffle Europe/Med Svc.
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
13/03/1999KPA moves to woo Burundi shippers
(Daily Nation on the Web)
12/03/1999BRIEFS
12/03/1999HK out to woo Japanese shipowners to its registry
(Shipping Times)
12/03/1999India seeks to use Bangladesh port
(Shipping Times)
12/03/1999Sinking under a debt weight
(Shipping Times)
12/03/1999P&O Ports may lose Said rights
(Sched Net)
12/03/1999La Comisión frena la privatización del astillero italiano INMA
(urgente online press)
11/03/1999BRIEFS
11/03/1999Global seaborne trade posts first fall in 15 years
(Shipping Times)
11/03/1999Freight rates to go up by US$100 per box from April
(Shipping Times)
11/03/1999Shippers to fight rate hikes
(Sched Net)
11/03/1999Emery Worldwide compra las divisiones aérea y marítima de Walsh Western
(urgente online press)
11/03/1999Samsung Heavy to supply cranes to U.S. Navy
(The Korea Herald)
11/03/1999PSC unit to acquire KUB shares in PSC-NDSB
(The Star Online)
10/03/1999BRIEFS
10/03/1999Hongkong receives three cruise terminal proposals
(Shipping Times)
10/03/1999S Korean ship orders up
(Shipping Times)
10/03/1999Shipbuilders shifting focus to specialized vessels
(The Korea Herald)
10/03/1999No staff cutbacks at SCL
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
10/03/1999Maersk is 'very interested' in terminals, shipbuilding in Durban
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
10/03/1999Nan Tai launches new service
(Sched Net)
10/03/1999Easier rules in new conference
(Sched Net)
09/03/1999BRIEFS
09/03/1999KL to intervene in freight rate furore if asked
(Shipping Times)
09/03/1999Big numbers for Hapag-Lloyd
(Sched Net)
09/03/1999Tasman Asia / NZOL join forces
(Sched Net)
09/03/1999Weak Real Prompts Lines to Raise Rates
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
09/03/1999Condena unánime contra EE.UU. en la OCM por las sanciones a la UE
(ABCe)
09/03/1999DGFT meets officials to review export and import policy; more items may be decanalised
(Business Standard)
08/03/1999El puerto de Cartagena mueve 11,5 millones de toneladas en 1998
(urgente online press)
08/03/1999BRIEFS
08/03/1999US-Asia conference continues despite spate of resignations
(Shipping Times)
08/03/1999Future of conferences, Sea-Land revamp grab the headlines
(Shipping Times)
08/03/1999Emergency talks over bananas
(BBC News)
08/03/1999KHI looks to cut costs
(Sched Net)
08/03/1999Tax break call for US
(Sched Net)
08/03/1999Hanjin Heavy to merge with two construction subsidiaries
(The Korea Herald)
06/03/1999BRIEFS
06/03/1999Carriers to enforce rate hike
(Sched Net)
05/03/1999Hong Kong plans to slash fees and grow its ship registry
(Marine Log)
05/03/1999Costa shopping for possible huge conversion
(Marine Log)
05/03/1999La Comisión endurece el examen para mercancías peligrosas
(urgente online press)
05/03/1999BRIEFS
05/03/1999Six firms in bid to build floating dock for Indian yard
(Shipping Times)
05/03/1999Terminal operator's attempt to limit its liability rejected
(Shipping Times)
05/03/1999Hamburg Sud raises S America/ N Europe rates
(Sched Net)
04/03/1999P&O Nedlloyd wants to buy other lines
(Cargoweb)
04/03/1999BRIEFS
04/03/1999PSA clinches deal to manage box terminal in Brunei
(Shipping Times)
04/03/1999US-Asia conference left with only 2 members after four lines quit
(Shipping Times)
04/03/1999FEFC Confirms Rate Hike Attempts at Tokyo Meeting
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
04/03/1999TSA Meeting Works Out Rate Hikes on Commodities
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
04/03/1999Tacoma turns in surprise volume results
(Sched Net)
03/03/1999BRIEFS
03/03/1999Asian share of global containership fleet slips
(Shipping Times)
03/03/1999S'pore receives record 1.05m cruise passengers
(Shipping Times)
03/03/1999Shippers Set to Cope with Rate Talks with Conference
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
03/03/1999Los astilleros públicos españoles perdieron 21.923 millones en 1998
(ABCe)
03/03/1999Cargo boom at North Port
(Sched Net)
03/03/1999HK January trade figures down
(Sched Net)
02/03/1999BRIEFS
02/03/1999Original bill of lading is an iron rule of maritime law
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
02/03/1999Australia posts record trade gap
(The Star Online)
02/03/1999MEDFEC to restore rates
(Sched Net)
02/03/1999Economic rebound in sight: shipping execs
(Shipping Times)
02/03/1999Royal Caribbean accused of false entries in records of oil disposal
(Shipping Times)
01/03/1999TNT Post acquires Tecnologistica
(Cargoweb)
01/03/1999BRIEFS
01/03/1999Philippine's bid to enter 'white list' in peril
(Shipping Times)
01/03/1999Evergreen, Yangming to invest in China
(Shipping Times)
01/03/1999VLCC repair work unlikely to dry up
(Shipping Times)
01/03/1999HK '99 growth forecast low
(Sched Net)
01/03/1999Double deal looks good for French line
(Sched Net)
01/03/1999Shipping route planned to link Korea, Japan and Russia
(The Korea Herald)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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