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BRIEFS

May 7, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Tanker market not badly affected by Asian crisis
Upturn in demand in South Korea at start of year: Mitsui official
ISM Code: S'pore reiterates firm stand
Sacked dockers demand removal of guards, dogs
Intertanko to set up regional office in S'pore

Air and Land Transport

Regional airfares rise despite financial crisis
Asian air cargo exports forecast to grow 5.1% annually till 2003
Cathay's cargo volumes lower than expected in first 4 months
European airline traffic up 6.3%
ANA pilots considering whether to resume strike
Dragonair's revenue down slightly
Chinese car maker aims to double turnover

Features

In search of 'sunken treasure'
A team of divers recently started as a pioneer team to explore and document what lies underneath Asian waters

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Tanker market not badly affected by Asian crisis
Upturn in demand in South Korea at start of year: Mitsui official
ISM Code: S'pore reiterates firm stand
Sacked dockers demand removal of guards, dogs
Intertanko to set up regional office in S'pore

Air and Land Transport

Regional airfares rise despite financial crisis
Asian air cargo exports forecast to grow 5.1% annually till 2003
Cathay's cargo volumes lower than expected in first 4 months
European airline traffic up 6.3%
ANA pilots considering whether to resume strike
Dragonair's revenue down slightly
Chinese car maker aims to double turnover

Features

In search of 'sunken treasure'
A team of divers recently started as a pioneer team to explore and document what lies underneath Asian waters

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Tanker market not badly affected by Asian crisis
Upturn in demand in South Korea at start of year: Mitsui official
ISM Code: S'pore reiterates firm stand
Sacked dockers demand removal of guards, dogs
Intertanko to set up regional office in S'pore

Air and Land Transport

Regional airfares rise despite financial crisis
Asian air cargo exports forecast to grow 5.1% annually till 2003
Cathay's cargo volumes lower than expected in first 4 months
European airline traffic up 6.3%
ANA pilots considering whether to resume strike
Dragonair's revenue down slightly
Chinese car maker aims to double turnover

Features

In search of 'sunken treasure'
A team of divers recently started as a pioneer team to explore and document what lies underneath Asian waters

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TMM sinks further Calcutta - 15 per cent increase in cargo handling UDL moving to paperless system Boston port gets second wind with Massport's help Terminals back to normal Conterm makes Brazilian connection Atlas Maritime to represent APL in Brazil XCL in new deal with SCI FedEx expands EDC network in Asia Pacific Region Rumours of ownership restructure in Cathay American Airlines aims at international market

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MAY 6, 1998
Online bargain finder couriers Danish strike creates logistical problems in Europe Iran releases Smit ships NavTech tool speaks eight languages New distribution center Pakhoed USA

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Teamster carriers considering discounts
Seamless airport transfer sought
Who's to blame for equipment failure?
FAA issues new rules for cargo security
UP urges grain producers to ship stored grain before harvests
Denmark strike seems nearly over
Kenya presidential forum admits country's economy near collapse
Security guard dispute prevents Australia dock workers' return to work

Transportation

Clinton makes offer on road bill
The Washington Post conquers a newspaper nightmare: flawed newsprint rolls rejected by high-speed equipment
CN, union ratify deal
Quesnel tapped to head CNF
Signet's new project cargo company will focus on Latin American market

Maritime

New York port's rivals mull terminal bids
France expected to oppose plan to end shipbuilding subsidies
Chinese box maker back in the black
Rhein: Ship lines must offer logistics, Internet services
Crowley crew wins award for daring rescue
Ship sales hit record number in crisis-racked South Korea
Panama agency issues new draft restrictions
Cherry growers find shipping to Asia by sea a fruitful strategy
Union threat snags rehiring of 1,400 Australian 'wharfies'
Buenos Aires charts expansion plans
Support units' role expands
Tom Baldwin's Inside Talk

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Teamster carriers considering discounts
Seamless airport transfer sought
Who's to blame for equipment failure?
FAA issues new rules for cargo security
UP urges grain producers to ship stored grain before harvests
Denmark strike seems nearly over
Kenya presidential forum admits country's economy near collapse
Security guard dispute prevents Australia dock workers' return to work

Transportation

Clinton makes offer on road bill
The Washington Post conquers a newspaper nightmare: flawed newsprint rolls rejected by high-speed equipment
CN, union ratify deal
Quesnel tapped to head CNF
Signet's new project cargo company will focus on Latin American market

Maritime

New York port's rivals mull terminal bids
France expected to oppose plan to end shipbuilding subsidies
Chinese box maker back in the black
Rhein: Ship lines must offer logistics, Internet services
Crowley crew wins award for daring rescue
Ship sales hit record number in crisis-racked South Korea
Panama agency issues new draft restrictions
Cherry growers find shipping to Asia by sea a fruitful strategy
Union threat snags rehiring of 1,400 Australian 'wharfies'
Buenos Aires charts expansion plans
Support units' role expands
Tom Baldwin's Inside Talk

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Teamster carriers considering discounts
Seamless airport transfer sought
Who's to blame for equipment failure?
FAA issues new rules for cargo security
UP urges grain producers to ship stored grain before harvests
Denmark strike seems nearly over
Kenya presidential forum admits country's economy near collapse
Security guard dispute prevents Australia dock workers' return to work

Transportation

Clinton makes offer on road bill
The Washington Post conquers a newspaper nightmare: flawed newsprint rolls rejected by high-speed equipment
CN, union ratify deal
Quesnel tapped to head CNF
Signet's new project cargo company will focus on Latin American market

Maritime

New York port's rivals mull terminal bids
France expected to oppose plan to end shipbuilding subsidies
Chinese box maker back in the black
Rhein: Ship lines must offer logistics, Internet services
Crowley crew wins award for daring rescue
Ship sales hit record number in crisis-racked South Korea
Panama agency issues new draft restrictions
Cherry growers find shipping to Asia by sea a fruitful strategy
Union threat snags rehiring of 1,400 Australian 'wharfies'
Buenos Aires charts expansion plans
Support units' role expands
Tom Baldwin's Inside Talk

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NITL Urges House Leader to Pass Ship Bill Quickly Contract Forwarder License Granted to 29 Operators ANERA Concludes 390 Contracts with Shippers Ben Line to Launch New Hong Kong-Australia Run India Accounts for 87% of Shipbreaking Market Australian Dockers Win Court Order

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Clinton taps Clyde J. Hart for Maritime Administrator RPL splits Russia with new schedule Spill group places gear at Port of Olympia site Port Bellingham Oks shipyard deal Union Pacific will invest $1.4 billion on Texas-Louisiana infrastructure PDX air cargo record string continues into ninth month U.S. rail freight traffic records small growth Container operators hear survival plans Exec says relationships with China benefit U.S.

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El Prat centraliza los servicios de Seur en Cataluña Capesa instalará una "gasolinera" para barcos en Panamá Federal Express mejorará las conexiones con España TNT Logistics manipulará los teléfonos de Motorola CAT UK: "empresa logística europea del año" El Ford a gas prolifera como taxis en Nueva York

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ISM targets in doubt following US checks ONLY 333 of the 894 foreign-flag vessels which called at US ports between December 15, 1997 and March 15 this year complied with the International Safety Management Code, the US Coast Guard has revealed. 'Sir Geraint' suffered bow door leak in mid-Atlantic A 31-YEAR-old British naval support ro-ro was forced to turn back in mid-Atlantic after her bow doors started leaking. Improved fortunes for Essar following merger INDIA'S Essar Shipping has turned in an improved performance for the half year to March 31, thanks in the main to its merger with erstwhile sister outfit South India Shipping Company. BMT and Boskalis in offshore boost BRITISH Maritime Technology (BMT) and Royal Boskalis Westminster of the Netherlands have each announced engineering and consultancy acquisitions to strengthen their offshore oil and gas activities. New warning on box rates SHIPOWNERS seeking employment for containerships in the Asian feeder trades are having to lower their sights as charterers continue to play a waiting game. Kvaerner Floro in hunt for orders KVAERNER Floro yard's orderbook is is running dry, but the yard says it has intensified marketing efforts and is hopeful of landing new business before the summer. US military drops ro-ro long-term charter plans US Military Sealift Command has suddenly curtailed its use of long-term charters for civilian-operated ro-ro vessels to transport military and non-military cargoes around the world. Intertanko fleet jumps by 220 ships in a year INTERTANKO, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, has approved applications for 15 new tanker companies with a total of 63 ships and a total tonnage of 4.09m dwt.

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MAY 6, 1998
PDVSA contemplates new oil port PETROLEOS de Venezuela (PDVSA), the South American country's state oil company, is considering building a multi-user port on the country's eastern Caribbean coast. Minoan and Saronic form cruise partnership MINOAN Cruises has formed a partnership with Piraeus-based Saronic Cruises to operate one-day cruises in the Aegean. Queensland zinc port undergoes channel deepening WORK will start early next month on a dredging scheme to allow export of zinc concentrate from the Century Zinc Mine to overseas markets through the port of Karumba. GMT Steinweg gains toe-hold in Genoa DUTCH operator GMT Steinweg has acquired a majority stake in the multi-purpose facility Genoa Terminal, which was in financial trouble. Steel price cut boost to S Korean shipbuilders POHANG Iron & Steel will cut prices for steel used by South Korean exporters by as much as 15 per cent. Chu Kong posts 96 per cent profit surge PEARL River delta shipping line, Chu Kong Shipping, has posted a 96 per cent surge in net profit for 1997. China's shipping market poised to open wider CHINA has pledged to open wider its shipping market to foreign participation, but warned that there will be tighter legal restrictions. Owners lobby president over port conditions FILIPINO shipowners have bewailed the sorry condition of the port of Dumaguete in the Visayas islands. Intertanko boosts numbers INTERTANKO now boasts 75 per cent of the world's independent tanker fleet following a four per cent increase in its membership share in the last year. UK Club opens in Singapore THE UK P&I Club celebrated the formal opening of its new South East Asia branch in Singapore last night. MOL expects profit increase MITSUI OSK Lines (MOL) expects to see pre-tax profit rise 12 per cent to '14.5bn yen ($110m) for the current year ending March 1999, from '13bn last year. HDW to enjoy increased subsidies HDW's home state, Schleswig-Holstein will raise its budget for newbuilding subsidies, causing speculation of a link with the company's new Residensea contract. Flamingo to be auctioned for crew payment MUMBAI High Court has ordered the auction of the container vessel Flamingo on June 15, to pay off crew wages. Australian wharfies refuse to pass security guards CONTAINERS continued stacking up in Australia today because of an abortive return to work by reinstated wharfies sacked by Patrick a month ago. YVC takes over Wilton Fijenoord THE Schiedam-based Wilton Fijenoord Holding will be taken over by the Rotterdam-based RDM Technology Holding of 'company doctor' Joep van den Nieuwenhuyzen. Ecuador assembly approves maritime changes THE Constitutional Assembly of Ecuador has approved a change in the control of air and maritime activity. Panama defers further draught restrictions IN response to a rise in the Gatun Lake level following unexpected rainfalls in the canal watershed, the Panama Canal Commission has announced an easing of draught restrictions. Asian crude oil imports to rise, says economist A SIGNIFICANT increase in long haul crude trades into the Asian region will arise, despite its current economic crisis, according to John Russel, of Petroleum Economics. Intertanko may expel 40 members INTERTANKO chairman Richard Du Moulin yesterday threatened to expel 40 members if they failed to obtain ISM certification by the July 1 deadline. Clinton denounces shipping threat to whales PRESIDENT Clinton has called on the IMO to introduce new regulations to protect northern right whales from collisions with ships. P&O resumes channel freight service P&O European Ferries has re-instated a purely freight ro-ro service between Le Havre and Portsmouth. Calais suffers from Eurotunnel recovery CALAIS port has reported a 21 per cent drop in first quarter passenger traffic, which it accounts to competition from the Eurotunnel. Australian chief cleared of 'fireball' accident PRELIMINARY investigations have cleared the commander of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) biggest ship that caught fire yesterday, killing four crew.

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MAY 6, 1998
Norasia lance un service entre Anvers et Montréal La perspective d'un tel service avait été partiellement évoquée au début de l'année par la direction de Norasia: elle évaluait les possibilités d'affectation des dix PC de 1.400 TEU (un investissement de 350 mio. de dollars), dont les livraisons commencent en juin et juillet prochain. Cette fois, c'est décidé: ces deux navires seront alignés dans un nouveau service régulier hebdomadaire entre Anvers, Felixstowe et Montréal. NDX: de nouvelles navettes cette année encore "Cette année encore, NDX va augmenter les fréquences des navettes existantes et en lancer de nouvelles. Tant qu'elles ne sont pas tout à fait au point, je ne vous dirai pas lesquelles, mais soyez sûr que nos regards se tournent vers l'intérieur de la Péninsule ibérique, l'Italie, l'Europe centrale et la Scandinavie". W. Kyle Hancock, Commercial and Field Operations Director de NDX Intermodal, applique à la lettre l'objectif de cette société de marketing de services intermodaux, à savoir proposer aux chargeurs un réseau européen complet de transports ferroviaires de containers, compétitifs et de haute qualité, avec pré- et post-acheminements. Danzas récolte les premiers fruits de sa réorientation Pour le groupe logistique suisse Danzas, l'exercice écoulé a été un bon cru: le CA net a augmenté de 14% jusqu'à 4,6 mia. de CHF, tandis que le résultat net a pratiquement triplé de 13 à 36 mio. de CHF. Si les trois divisions ont progressé, Danzas Intercontinental est le chef de file incontesté. Les excellents résultats sont attribués à la croissance des activités dans de nouvelles régions. La réorientation en quatre divisions devrait contribuer à une nouvelle amélioration du prochain résultat. Le manifeste TIACA s'attaque à neuf problèmes liés au transport de fret aérien Au cours du 19e Air Cargo Forum à Paris, l'organisation aérienne TIACA a présenté un manifeste formulant des recommandations concernant neuf points névralgiques dans le transport international de fret aérien. Le document a été élaboré par l'Industry Affairs Committee de la TIACA. Ce comité est présidé par Jean-Alain Ress, directeur des aéroports de Paris.

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Vic's road-show for rail sale The Victorian government is set to send a road show of sales advisers and senior departmental officials around the world in a bid to drum up overseas interest in the sell-off of its rail freight business, V/Line Freight Corporation. A spokesman denied, however, that the road show would result in a delay in the V/Line Freight privatisation process, saying that the government still expected to get the sale under way next month. Security concerns keep out maritime union Patrick was in break of federal court orders by refusing to remove security guards from its facilities, the national secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia said yesterday. Patrick refused to remove the security personnel after talks with administrators of its labour hire firms. A spokesperson for Patrick said, "the current security arrangements are to stay in place and the administrators have expressed their satisfaction with that." ITF issues warning on non-union labor The International Transport Workers' Federation has flexed its muscles again, warning that vessels which were handled by non-union labor during the dispute between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia were about to be affected by a "measured but effective response." The ITF described the latest developments on the Australian waterfront as a major victory not just for the MUA, but potentially for all port workers worldwide. Russell gives PC report good review The productivity Commission reports on the Australian waterfront presented a compelling case for waterfront reform, according to Liner Shipping Services chief executive officer Llew Russell. Mr Russell said "the scope and depth of this latest report makes a compelling case for reform not only of the waterfront but importantly, emphasises the need to tackle the interface issues, especially in the area of coordination." EBR dispute finally settles The dispute between rail unions and Pasminco-Australian Transport network over redundancy and re-employment issues associated with the recent sale of the Tasmanian freight business, Emu Bay railway has been resolved. Under the agreement, which was struck last Friday, Pasminco agreed to give all 30 EBR workers redundancy packages. Redundant workers would have to re-apply for positions with the railway's new owner but were not guaranteed re-employment.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)

Ankara

Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.

PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port

Damascus

An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.

SHIPPING

COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.

PORTS

The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.

Trieste

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.

Koper

Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.

Lugano

Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board

SHIPPING

CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%

Vienna

Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

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