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October 1, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Westport's box volumes up 4 times in first half
    M'sian govt's call to use domestic ports pays off for terminal operator
  • OOCL launches internet bill of lading in S'pore
  • Exxon unit countersues Smedvig
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL officials confident carrier will resume flights next week
    Management sure that union members will vote in favour of labour deal today
  • A winner on every Cathay flight to Hongkong
  • FedEx to extend Subic Bay lease
  • China airline industry's loss totals 1b yuan
  • Guangzhou airport pushes ahead
  • Peugeot, Ford in diesel engine deal
  • Europe must continue efforts to consolidate aerospace industry: Daimler
Features
  • Bright future for Singapore
    By anticipating global trends, Singapore is well placed to maintain its position as an eminent centre for ship finance
Columns
  • A long hard road for mail boy who made good

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Westport's box volumes up 4 times in first half
    M'sian govt's call to use domestic ports pays off for terminal operator
  • OOCL launches internet bill of lading in S'pore
  • Exxon unit countersues Smedvig
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL officials confident carrier will resume flights next week
    Management sure that union members will vote in favour of labour deal today
  • A winner on every Cathay flight to Hongkong
  • FedEx to extend Subic Bay lease
  • China airline industry's loss totals 1b yuan
  • Guangzhou airport pushes ahead
  • Peugeot, Ford in diesel engine deal
  • Europe must continue efforts to consolidate aerospace industry: Daimler
Features
  • Bright future for Singapore
    By anticipating global trends, Singapore is well placed to maintain its position as an eminent centre for ship finance
Columns
  • A long hard road for mail boy who made good

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Westport's box volumes up 4 times in first half
    M'sian govt's call to use domestic ports pays off for terminal operator
  • OOCL launches internet bill of lading in S'pore
  • Exxon unit countersues Smedvig
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL officials confident carrier will resume flights next week
    Management sure that union members will vote in favour of labour deal today
  • A winner on every Cathay flight to Hongkong
  • FedEx to extend Subic Bay lease
  • China airline industry's loss totals 1b yuan
  • Guangzhou airport pushes ahead
  • Peugeot, Ford in diesel engine deal
  • Europe must continue efforts to consolidate aerospace industry: Daimler
Features
  • Bright future for Singapore
    By anticipating global trends, Singapore is well placed to maintain its position as an eminent centre for ship finance
Columns
  • A long hard road for mail boy who made good

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Westport's box volumes up 4 times in first half
    M'sian govt's call to use domestic ports pays off for terminal operator
  • OOCL launches internet bill of lading in S'pore
  • Exxon unit countersues Smedvig
Air and Land Transport
  • PAL officials confident carrier will resume flights next week
    Management sure that union members will vote in favour of labour deal today
  • A winner on every Cathay flight to Hongkong
  • FedEx to extend Subic Bay lease
  • China airline industry's loss totals 1b yuan
  • Guangzhou airport pushes ahead
  • Peugeot, Ford in diesel engine deal
  • Europe must continue efforts to consolidate aerospace industry: Daimler
Features
  • Bright future for Singapore
    By anticipating global trends, Singapore is well placed to maintain its position as an eminent centre for ship finance
Columns
  • A long hard road for mail boy who made good

Sched Netweb site
  • TACA appeal hindered as carriers face further fines
  • November opening for Maersk/Sea-Land new port
  • FSG builds multipurpose vessels for millennium

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
  • Hugh loss NOL
  • Spliethoff to invest for Finnish customer
  • TNT Post slips up in respect of letter post replacement by e-mail
  • Another reorganization in the number of Philips forwarders
  • Shipping companies must pay quickly
  • Gerlach expands in Germany

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Curbs sought on steel imports
  • STB's Linda Morgan would run solo under plan
  • Gulf coast ports assess damage after run-in with Georges
  • High court to review Customs' power
  • FMC issues subpoenas to Pacific carriers
  • Russia's northern sea route may close by November
  • EU and developing nations clash on free trade
  • Thai Airways seeks to cancel purchase of three airliners
  • Kenya enforces truck weight limits ahead of EU grant of funds for highway repairs
  • CNF Transportation says third quarter earnings to be a record
  • Finland's seamen oppose use of non-EU crews
Transportation
  • STB faces 3 more appeals against Conrail deal
  • Russian rail puts brakes on mail delivery
  • FedEx boosts Asia-US service
  • PAL sure it will fly again
  • Brazil customs strike put off for election
Maritime
  • Croatia Line gets reprieve
  • DSR-Senator, TMM opt for independence, quit TACA
  • NOL expects loss to narrow by year-end
  • Gulf ports assess Georges' toll
  • NYK Line taps DiVirgilio for senior marketing post
  • Baltic Exchange stands by its floor despite growth of online trading

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Curbs sought on steel imports
  • STB's Linda Morgan would run solo under plan
  • Gulf coast ports assess damage after run-in with Georges
  • High court to review Customs' power
  • FMC issues subpoenas to Pacific carriers
  • Russia's northern sea route may close by November
  • EU and developing nations clash on free trade
  • Thai Airways seeks to cancel purchase of three airliners
  • Kenya enforces truck weight limits ahead of EU grant of funds for highway repairs
  • CNF Transportation says third quarter earnings to be a record
  • Finland's seamen oppose use of non-EU crews
Transportation
  • STB faces 3 more appeals against Conrail deal
  • Russian rail puts brakes on mail delivery
  • FedEx boosts Asia-US service
  • PAL sure it will fly again
  • Brazil customs strike put off for election
Maritime
  • Croatia Line gets reprieve
  • DSR-Senator, TMM opt for independence, quit TACA
  • NOL expects loss to narrow by year-end
  • Gulf ports assess Georges' toll
  • NYK Line taps DiVirgilio for senior marketing post
  • Baltic Exchange stands by its floor despite growth of online trading

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Curbs sought on steel imports
  • STB's Linda Morgan would run solo under plan
  • Gulf coast ports assess damage after run-in with Georges
  • High court to review Customs' power
  • FMC issues subpoenas to Pacific carriers
  • Russia's northern sea route may close by November
  • EU and developing nations clash on free trade
  • Thai Airways seeks to cancel purchase of three airliners
  • Kenya enforces truck weight limits ahead of EU grant of funds for highway repairs
  • CNF Transportation says third quarter earnings to be a record
  • Finland's seamen oppose use of non-EU crews
Transportation
  • STB faces 3 more appeals against Conrail deal
  • Russian rail puts brakes on mail delivery
  • FedEx boosts Asia-US service
  • PAL sure it will fly again
  • Brazil customs strike put off for election
Maritime
  • Croatia Line gets reprieve
  • DSR-Senator, TMM opt for independence, quit TACA
  • NOL expects loss to narrow by year-end
  • Gulf ports assess Georges' toll
  • NYK Line taps DiVirgilio for senior marketing post
  • Baltic Exchange stands by its floor despite growth of online trading

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Transpacific Conferences to Levy Documentation Fee
  • Philippine Shippers Face THC Increases
  • OOCL Launches Internet B/L Services
  • Swiss Truck Toll Rates Up Drastically
  • Mid-Year Box Volume at Osaka Dips 9%

urgente online pressweb site
  • Finaliza el plazo para optar a las l'neas de servicio público de Canarias
  • Pauknair, paralizada por falta de flota
  • Las grandes conferencias marítimas del Pacífico aumentan tarifas
  • XXII Semana de la Carretera
  • Hillary Clinton promete 710 millones a Puerto Rico para reparar las carreteras

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
  • Cargo handling spurts 14.5 pc at Calcutta Dock System
  • OOCL Belgium christened
  • Greeks see dim prospects for shipping
  • Smit Tak salvages seven vessels at Kandla Port
  • European Commission to slap duties on pharma items from India
  • Economic turmoil casts its shadow over Singapore
  • Nagarjuna, Hardy Oil JV to build LNG terminal
  • TPT shortlists 4 cos for dredging entry channel, harbour basin
  • IOC opens bids for ferrying POL items
  • Higher textile export target
  • Planners prepare special action plan for airports
  • ECGC to upgrade country gradings
  • IDFC studying Ennore port corporatisation
  • Pursue exporters' outstanding bills, advises RBI chief
  • Coffee producers retain export limits
  • Dredging operations begin at Cochin Port
  • Ministry for allowing contract labour in export units
  • Diamonds lead Rajasthan's export earnings

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
  • Conoco and R&B Falcon christen new generation drill ship
  • Big interim losses by NOL. Was APL too much to swallow?

Cargonews Asiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 1998
  • Maersk deploys monsters on Suez
  • Port of LA ready to face millenium
  • Throughput at Hong Kong's Modern Terminals Limited (MTL) ...
  • Traffic static at Hamburg
  • Getting deep in Savannah
  • Distribution made easy at Brisbane
  • Are mega mergers good for the shipper?
  • PPA re-evaluates port programme

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Employers reject ITF wage claim
    GLOBAL shipping employers have flatly rejected International Transport Workers' Federation demands for a $200 increase in the minimum monthly wage for seafarers worldwide by 2001.
  • Deadline extended for ResidenSea financing
    ResidenSea, the company that plans to build a $545m seagoing luxury resort, has extended a deadline for raising cash to start construction but insisted the scheme was not about to fail.
  • Shipping industry 'will get worse'
    CONDITIONS in the shipping industry will continue to deteriorate, warns investment bank Warburg Dillon Read, underlining the need for further consolidation.
  • Hoegh buys major stake in Gorthon
    Norway's Leif Hoegh & Co has bought its way into a powerful position at Gorthon Lines with the acquisition of a major voting stake in the Swedish operator from chairman Lennart Bylock, writes our Oslo Correspondent Hoegh has bought a 6.1% stake in Gorthon's A and B shares, representing 34.8% of the votes in the company from Mr Bylock. Financial details were not disclosed. Based on voting power, Hoegh has become the largest single stakeholder in Gorthon Lines.
  • Ship finance banks dwindle
    THERE appears to be more bad news for shipowners as the number of active shipping finance banks has decreased for the second year running, according to figures produced by Petrofin Research.
  • STN Atlas in SAIT-Radio Holland talks
    STN Atlas Marine Electronics is discussing a takeover of Brussels-based SAIT-Radio Holland with major shareholders of that company.
  • Pathfinder shows way at SHI
    DRIVING rain failed to dampen the spirits at Samsung Heavy Industries' Koje shipyard near Pusan where the world's largest deepwater drilling vessel was officially named the Deepwater Pathfinder.
  • Closing time
    Closing time: The commissioner of the World Fair Expo-98 Torres Campos (right) hands over the flag of the International Exhibitions Bureau to the commissioner of Hanover-2000 Birgit Breuel at the closing ceremony in Lisbon. Portugal's world fair was devoted to the oceans. The fair played host to a total of 148 countries and was visited by 10 million people.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
  • Finnish plan 'could cause friction on board'
    A PROPOSAL to recruit cheaper crews to operate on Finnish-flag ships could cause friction on board, said Rederi AB Engship md Kaj Engblom.
  • Adelaide to take panamax bulkers
    AUSTRALIA'S most efficient major port, Adelaide, is to be expanded to accommodate 80,000 dwt panamax class grain vessels.
  • CN backs Halifax superport ambitions
    HALIFAX has received the support of Canadian National Railway in its bid to become the east coast superport for M'rsk and Sea-Land.
  • Leif Hoegh lifts stake in Gorthon
    LEIF HOEGH, the Norwegian shipping group, has lifted its stake in the Swedish forestry product carrier specialist Gorthon Lines to 34.8 per cent.
  • Australia braced for second week without gas
    AUSTRALIA'S energy emergency has entered its fifth day with the south-east of the nation being warned it will be without gas for another week.
  • Med ferry lines to work closer together
    GRANDI Navi Veloci's new Genoa-Barcelona ferry service is to be linked with the catamaran service from Barcelona to the Balearic Islands set up by Buquebus Espana.
  • Caltex keeps up pressure over Doña Paz
    CALTEX Philippines has asked the Supreme Court to nullify the Court of Appeals decision exonerating Sulpicio Lines from any liability in the Doña Paz tragedy.
  • Cammell Laird rights issue flops
    UK shiprepairer Cammell Laird's '13.2m ($22m) rights issue had a take-up of only 15 per cent, the underwriters Beeson Gregory revealed yesterday.
  • Slump leaves financiers sombre
    SLUMP in shipping and the crisis in Asia cast a sombre mood over a shipping finance forum in London today.
  • Finland acts to keep flag competitive
    FINLAND'S transport ministry is planning to shore up the rapidly deteriorating competiveness of the country's flag.
  • Lauritzen rejects Danyards closure estimate
    J Lauritzen has rejected suggestions that it would cost Dkr500m ($37m) to close ailing shipbuilder Danyards.
  • Berndsen lambasts EC over TACA fines
    P&O Nedlloyd co-chairman Leo Berndsen used the naming ceremony of the P&O Nedlloyd Rotterdam yesterday to lambast the EC for its decision to fine TACA members.
  • Smit to offer towage in Hamburg
    SMIT, the Rotterdam-based towage company, has announced that its German subsidiary is to offer harbour towage in Hamburg from the beginning of 1999.
  • Royal Caribbean lifts Georges aid
    ROYAL Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises are to donate a further $100,000 to the American Red Cross relief efforts in the Florida Keys.
  • Passenger management courses approved
    APPROVAL of a range of STCW '95 training courses by the Bahamian Maritime Authority will enable a UK-based company to gain further approvals.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
  • Halifax compte sur Sea-Land et Mærsk pour développer un grand terminal
    Les armements Sea-Land et Mærsk mettent actuellement les ports nord américains des côtes est et ouest sous forte pression pour qu'ils s'adaptent aux nouvelles générations de grands PC de 7.000 TEU. L'armement danois, on le sait a mis les ports US de la côte est en concurrence pour un projet de grand terminal, ceci essentiellement pour faire pression sur New York. Toutefois, parmi les ports concernés, Halifax semble faire preuve d'une grande détermination. Deux formules de terminal sont ainsi proposées aux armements en question, projets qui entrent d'ailleurs en concurrence.
  • Renault VI adopte le concept des plate-formes pour ses poids lourds
    "1998 marquera le retour des deux branches - européenne et américaine - du groupe Renault V.I.. La contribution du groupe au résultat d'exploitation semestriel du Groupe Renault a été de 513 mio de FRF, en amélioration de 700 mio. Par rapport au premier semestre de 1997". C'est ce qu'a annoncé Shemaya Levy, PDG de Renault V.I. à l'occasion du Mondial de Transport.
  • RGR Shipping entend assurer la continuité des services de Stream-Line
    Depuis le 1er septembre dernier, une nouvelle agence maritime est opérationnelle sur la place d'Anvers, à savoir la firme R.G.R Shipping Belgium s.a. (1), qui dépend du holding rotterdamois RGR Shipping & Forwarding. La jeune entreprise, placée sous la direction de Jan Fernande assure désormais la représentation du service de l'armement privé norvégien Stream-Line, qui assure au départ d'Anvers la desserte de la côte ouest de la Norvège.
  • Le "Mondial du Transport" n'a de mondial que le nom
    Demain jeudi s'ouvre à Paris, à la Porte de Versaille, le "Mondial du Transport routier", le salon du véhicule utilitaire. Les organisateurs de ce salon ont opté pour une séparation des salons de la voiture, du véhicule utilitaire léger et du camion, qui se tiennent toutefois en même temps et dans le même complexe d'exposition. Si quelques premières mondiales sont à noter dans le domaine du camion, les constructeurs de semi-remorques et de carrosseries industrielles brillent par leur quasi-absence.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • THCs for S-E Asia trade
    One of the last bastions of Australia's 'unique' position in international shipping is set to fall with the forthcoming introduction of destination terminal handling charges in the outbound trades to South-East Asia.
    While years of stern and unilateral resistance by the Australian Peak Shippers Association to any imposition of origination THCs in export trades seems certain to continue, lines of the Trade Facilitation Group have convinced APSA executive president Frank Beaufort of the legitimacy of the destination charges after "extensive negotiations".
    Destination THCs apply in most major trades from Australia, including East Asia, Europe/Mediterranean, New Zealand and North America with only South-East Asia, until now, and Japan, THC-free.
  • P&OP removes crane chasers
    P&O PORTS yesterday pressed ahead with waterfront reform at Container Terminals Australia despite the effect which the move is having on productivity levels.
    For the first time yesterday the stevedore removed all crane chasers from the site.
    Until now this had been done only on a limited basis following a hard won agreement to this effect in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, including a trial involving the WorkCover authority.
    P&O Ports director, Australia and New Zealand, Andrew Burgess admitted that productivity had dropped, but said that in the long run the reforms being implemented would be beneficial.
  • Road Industry to face stand-downs
    The Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry has made an application to the Australian Industrial Relations Commission to insert a stand-down clause into the key national transport industry award covering private transport operators -- the Transport Workers 1983 Award.
    VECCI's industry manager for transport and distribution services, Neil Coulson, said: "We are making this application to insert a stand-down clause into the award because of the situation confronting transport companies due to the impact of the current disruption to gas supplies.
    "A number of transport companies have reported to VECCI an imminent shortage of work, following the advice from manufacturers and processors that production will drop or, in some cases, cease due to the gas crisis.
  • Oceanfast chief resigns
    Oceanfast chief executive John Farrell has resigned from the company and board following last month's release of disappointing financial results.
    The results, made in a preliminary report to the Australian Stock Exchange, showed a profit of just over $200,000 on turnover of $55 million for its first year as a publicly listed company.
    Oceanfast chairman John Button said the board had appointed finance director Robert Boggs as acting CEO.
    He said Oceanfast had begun the process of finding and selecting a new CEO.
    Also, a number of changes to the internal management structure were being made in parallel with this appointment.
  • Evergreen sees Australian offset
    Australia has been identified by Evergreen as one of the destinations from Europe and the United States which could offset decreasing volumes of cargo in other regions.
    The comment was made by Evergreen Group chairman Chang Yung-fa at the company's global agency management meeting in Taipei late last week.
    The biennial meeting, which coincided with the carrier's 30th anniversary, drew 175 people from 54 countries.
    Mr Chang said Evergreen's agenda included further enhancing its service standards with
    new vessels, developing new services that encompass an expanded global network and enlarging economies of scale.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
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