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April 23, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US Senate passes shipping reform act
    US shipping lines need no longer have to file tariffs and contracts with maritime agency
  • Howard denies govt involved in conspiracy
  • HK seals off beaches after ship with chemicals sinks
  • Eritrea team in S'pore to study port issues
Air and Land Transport
  • Colombia crash spurs calls for higher safety standards
    Plane was chartered by Air France from an Ecuadoran military transport company
  • Kinnock to propose rules allowing sale of airport slots
  • Northwest denies reports of plan to buy stake in PAL
  • Canberra to give carmakers A$2b aid package
  • Vietnam Airlines plans to cut routes and restructure
  • Israel's Iscar, Rolls-Royce close to deal
Features
  • Shipbuilder looks to China
    Japanese firm invests in China to fend off competition from S Korea and benefit from next shipbuilding boom
Columns
  • Prices are softening from already low levels and have yet to bottom out

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US Senate passes shipping reform act
    US shipping lines need no longer have to file tariffs and contracts with maritime agency
  • Howard denies govt involved in conspiracy
  • HK seals off beaches after ship with chemicals sinks
  • Eritrea team in S'pore to study port issues
Air and Land Transport
  • Colombia crash spurs calls for higher safety standards
    Plane was chartered by Air France from an Ecuadoran military transport company
  • Kinnock to propose rules allowing sale of airport slots
  • Northwest denies reports of plan to buy stake in PAL
  • Canberra to give carmakers A$2b aid package
  • Vietnam Airlines plans to cut routes and restructure
  • Israel's Iscar, Rolls-Royce close to deal
Features
  • Shipbuilder looks to China
    Japanese firm invests in China to fend off competition from S Korea and benefit from next shipbuilding boom
Columns
  • Prices are softening from already low levels and have yet to bottom out

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US Senate passes shipping reform act
    US shipping lines need no longer have to file tariffs and contracts with maritime agency
  • Howard denies govt involved in conspiracy
  • HK seals off beaches after ship with chemicals sinks
  • Eritrea team in S'pore to study port issues
Air and Land Transport
  • Colombia crash spurs calls for higher safety standards
    Plane was chartered by Air France from an Ecuadoran military transport company
  • Kinnock to propose rules allowing sale of airport slots
  • Northwest denies reports of plan to buy stake in PAL
  • Canberra to give carmakers A$2b aid package
  • Vietnam Airlines plans to cut routes and restructure
  • Israel's Iscar, Rolls-Royce close to deal
Features
  • Shipbuilder looks to China
    Japanese firm invests in China to fend off competition from S Korea and benefit from next shipbuilding boom
Columns
  • Prices are softening from already low levels and have yet to bottom out

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US Senate passes shipping reform act
    US shipping lines need no longer have to file tariffs and contracts with maritime agency
  • Howard denies govt involved in conspiracy
  • HK seals off beaches after ship with chemicals sinks
  • Eritrea team in S'pore to study port issues
Air and Land Transport
  • Colombia crash spurs calls for higher safety standards
    Plane was chartered by Air France from an Ecuadoran military transport company
  • Kinnock to propose rules allowing sale of airport slots
  • Northwest denies reports of plan to buy stake in PAL
  • Canberra to give carmakers A$2b aid package
  • Vietnam Airlines plans to cut routes and restructure
  • Israel's Iscar, Rolls-Royce close to deal
Features
  • Shipbuilder looks to China
    Japanese firm invests in China to fend off competition from S Korea and benefit from next shipbuilding boom
Columns
  • Prices are softening from already low levels and have yet to bottom out

Sched Netweb site
  • HAFFA elects new committee
  • China and Japan sign rail deal
  • K Line America names new list of bosses
  • Taiwan-China cross-strait shipping fails to deliver
  • Philippines' shipyard gets ISO 9002 award
  • Privatisation plan sparks strikes in Greece
  • Malaysian Railways offered Indian locomotive lease
  • New Euro/US cargo alliance
  • HACTL posts growth despite regional woes
  • A3XX takes air freight into the next century

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 22, 1998
  • Fritz Companies expands in Europe
  • European complaint about Belgian port
  • CSX to convey barge interest
  • Dockers Patrick to be reinstated
  • Disappointing result CSX
  • Pakhoed expects higher profits

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US renews attack on Asian barriers to food exports
  • Anera tries to blunt impact of rate increase
  • Asian airlines declare cargo war by slashing US-to-Australia rates
  • Senator vows change to liability law covering cargo damaged or lost at sea
  • Cuba shows pique over EU Helms-Burton move
  • U.S., Latins hit EU over new banana trade plans
  • EU pledges WTO action if France's Total SA is sanctioned
  • Ryder Logistics wins logistics pact with Whirpool Corp.
Transportation
  • Transport budget flap heats up
  • UP has good news and bad news for STB
  • Mexico's ICA may pull out of UP partnership
  • Sale of truck unit boosts Norfolk Southern's net
  • Philippines breaks ground for airport
  • Canada's 2 major rails post strong profit increases
  • Cargo carriers blast Clinton plan to fund air traffic system with user fees
  • Swiss, Italian rail systems to merge cargo operations
  • Forwarders group to link up with 'Value Chain' computer initiative
  • Aviation service begins today over North Korea
Maritime
  • County fires crane operating company
  • 1997 marked sixth straight year of cargo growth for Maine's ports
  • Colombo plans enhancements
  • Samsung wins orders worth $223 million
  • Malaysia's Penang to extend quayside, construct box yard
  • Ship business is in her sole
  • Tom Baldwin's Inside Talk

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US renews attack on Asian barriers to food exports
  • Anera tries to blunt impact of rate increase
  • Asian airlines declare cargo war by slashing US-to-Australia rates
  • Senator vows change to liability law covering cargo damaged or lost at sea
  • Cuba shows pique over EU Helms-Burton move
  • U.S., Latins hit EU over new banana trade plans
  • EU pledges WTO action if France's Total SA is sanctioned
  • Ryder Logistics wins logistics pact with Whirpool Corp.
Transportation
  • Transport budget flap heats up
  • UP has good news and bad news for STB
  • Mexico's ICA may pull out of UP partnership
  • Sale of truck unit boosts Norfolk Southern's net
  • Philippines breaks ground for airport
  • Canada's 2 major rails post strong profit increases
  • Cargo carriers blast Clinton plan to fund air traffic system with user fees
  • Swiss, Italian rail systems to merge cargo operations
  • Forwarders group to link up with 'Value Chain' computer initiative
  • Aviation service begins today over North Korea
Maritime
  • County fires crane operating company
  • 1997 marked sixth straight year of cargo growth for Maine's ports
  • Colombo plans enhancements
  • Samsung wins orders worth $223 million
  • Malaysia's Penang to extend quayside, construct box yard
  • Ship business is in her sole
  • Tom Baldwin's Inside Talk

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • US renews attack on Asian barriers to food exports
  • Anera tries to blunt impact of rate increase
  • Asian airlines declare cargo war by slashing US-to-Australia rates
  • Senator vows change to liability law covering cargo damaged or lost at sea
  • Cuba shows pique over EU Helms-Burton move
  • U.S., Latins hit EU over new banana trade plans
  • EU pledges WTO action if France's Total SA is sanctioned
  • Ryder Logistics wins logistics pact with Whirpool Corp.
Transportation
  • Transport budget flap heats up
  • UP has good news and bad news for STB
  • Mexico's ICA may pull out of UP partnership
  • Sale of truck unit boosts Norfolk Southern's net
  • Philippines breaks ground for airport
  • Canada's 2 major rails post strong profit increases
  • Cargo carriers blast Clinton plan to fund air traffic system with user fees
  • Swiss, Italian rail systems to merge cargo operations
  • Forwarders group to link up with 'Value Chain' computer initiative
  • Aviation service begins today over North Korea
Maritime
  • County fires crane operating company
  • 1997 marked sixth straight year of cargo growth for Maine's ports
  • Colombo plans enhancements
  • Samsung wins orders worth $223 million
  • Malaysia's Penang to extend quayside, construct box yard
  • Ship business is in her sole
  • Tom Baldwin's Inside Talk

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • US Senate passes Ocean Ship Reform Act
  • Carriers plant to impose THC on South America trade
  • First barge feeder between Tokyo and Yokohama
  • 'K' Line to change rail routes to East Canada
  • MSAS expands in China
  • EVA Air, America West enter into code-share
  • Northwest reports 9.9% profit gain for 1st quarter '98

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Seattle wins judgement in third runway legal battle
  • Greenpeace wants end to unsafe scrapping
  • Oregon governor honors ocean
  • Rail freight posts gain during week
  • New container reefer vessel joins P&O Nedlloyd fleet
  • Boeing chairman explains first quarter performance
  • Ready Reserve Force vessel hosts students at Whitbread yacht race
  • UP clears congestion at Mexican gateway

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • UK warning on Brussels port plans
    A WARNING against the imposition of inflexible and complex regulation and "inappropriate interference in the ports market" forms a central part of the UK government's response to the Eu-ropean Commission Green Paper on ports.
  • Strikers call off Calais blockade
    A PORT blockade at Calais was lifted yesterday enabling most cross-Channel ferry services to be resumed.
  • CP Ships' performance boosts Canadian Pacific
    FAST-growing CP Ships achieved an increase of 26% in first quarter net income.
  • Conference speech
    Indonesian economic and finance co-ordinating minister Ginandjar Kartasasmita (right) speaks at a news conference held in Jakarta yesterday. He is joined by (right to left) finance minister Fuad Bawazier, minister of state-owned companies Tanri Abeng and Central Bank governor Syahril Sabirin. Indonesia said it had met all its IMF reform targets due this week and gave an upbeat report of the country's economic progress.
  • Shippers 'accept' $300 Pacific box rate rise
    DESPITE controversy about the upcoming $300 per container rate rise on eastbound Pacific services, an overwhelming majority of shippers in the rate-slashing trade are accepting the increase, Sea-Land president John Clancey has told securities analysts.
  • Rail review to focus on increasing criticism
    IN a possible first step back to government regulation of the rail freight industry, the US Surface Transportation Board has ordered a rail access and competition review to focus on issues brought to light amid a rising tide of shippers' complaints, writes Joel Glass, Washington Correspondent.
  • Gorthon eyes change of flag
    SWEDEN'S Gorthon Lines may again be considering flagging out.
  • Car carrier sector boosts Leif Hoegh
    A STRONG performance by the car carrier segment has again come to Leif Hoegh's rescue after liner and reefer trades fell victim to the Far East and El Nino respectively, writes Rajesh Joshi, Oslo Correspondent.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 22, 1998
  • More waterfront competition needed says watchdog
    STEVEDORING companies and other employers on Australia's waterfront needed to become more competitive according to the country's competition watchdog.
  • Oldendorff links up with Indonesians
    GERMANY'S Lübeck-based Egon Oldendorff has set up a joint operation between North Europe and south-east Asia with Indonesia's Djarkarta Lloyd.
  • Meyer Werft hopes for more Malaysian orders
    PAPENBURG-based shipbuilder Meyer Werft has said it expects to receive orders for two 85,000 gt vessels from Malaysian Star Cruise.
  • MPC leaves management to Naneco
    HONG Kong-based Metro Pacific Corp (MPC), which recently acquired a majority stake in Filipino ferry operator Nenaco, has stated that it has no intentions of taking over management.
  • PPA to privatise Polloc
    WITH annual losses of over Pesos 30m ($789,000), the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has finally decided to privatise the port of Polloc in Maguindanao.
  • Saudi back in the black
    The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia has reported a Riyal 5m ($1.3m) net profit for 1997, compared with a loss of Riyal 77.5m in 1996
  • Precious Shipping targets Oman
    PRECIOUS Shipping of Thailand intends to start a new company in Oman, aimed at the handysize dry bulk market.
  • Hanjin ventures into South America
    HANJIN Shipping of South Korea will join fellow alliance members [Cho Yang and DSR Senator] and Zim Israel on an American east coast service starting in July.
  • Marseilles receives coffee approval
    FRANCE'S Mediterranean Port of Marseilles has been approved as a coffee storage port by the London International Financial futures and Options Exchange.
  • Circle links up in South Africa
    THREE large South African organisations, Safren, Anglo American Industrial Corp and Barlows have joined forces with US logistics provider Circle International.
  • Australian dispute remains in legal limbo
    SEVENTEEN terminals in Australia remained at a standstill today pending a ruling tomorrow by the Federal Court on the reinstatement of sacked wharfies
  • Swan Reefer acquires Irgens Larsen
    SWAN Reefer, the publicly listed Norwegian reefer ship owner, has acquired Irgens Larsen Holding and its reefer fleet.
  • Calais strike hits ferry services
    STRIKE action by Seafrance seamen and supportive action by port workers at Calais has brought chaos to cross-Channel services between Dover and Calais.
  • SNAM to sell four tankers
    ITALIAN state-owned oil carrier SNAM has put four ships up for sale.
  • Genoa becomes trade gateway to Argentina
    GENOA Port Authority has signed a letter of intent to make Genoa the trade gateway to Argentina.
  • Nigeria forms new maritime administration
    THE Nigerian government has approved the merger of its National Maritime Authority with the Maritime Inspectorate Division.
  • Club hits out at London arbitration
    THE Swedish Club has hit out at inconsistent decision-making by London arbitrators on the recovery of P&I Club/defence association costs.
  • US Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
    THE US Senate has approved the bill which allows confidential service contracting and elimination of tariff filing for shipping lines.
  • Crowley links up with Conti
    CONTI Reederei of Munich is to operate Crowley American Transport's three new containerships on a service between the US east coast and the east coast of South America.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • One day's grace before week-long Botany strike
    Strike action at Patrick's Botany Bay terminal has been delayed for a day, and a seven-day strike is now due to start tomorrow.
    As advice about the cancellation of today's strike was received only yesterday morning it was already too late to change arrangements put into place for vessels which were due at the terminal today.
  • Park report flags pollution focus
    The marine, Coastal and Estuarine Investigation interim report - which proposes the establishment of a marine park encompassing the southern end of Victoria's Port Phillip Bay including Melbourne and Geelong shipping channels also covers the issues of ballast water disposal, hull fouling and oil spills.
    The report recommended that oil spill response planning continue to be the prime responsibility of the Marine Board of Victoria.
  • Singapore Airlines to boost freight services
    Singapore Airlines aims to boost freight capacity and choice between Australia and Asia when the northern summer's schedule takes effect later this month.
    SIA cargo manager Australia Barry Loughnan said the airlines upgrade and increase in services into and out of four Australian state capitals would lift available capacity by 14 per cent.
  • Pot of money for fright councils
    The Department of Transport and Regional Development expects the states and territories to notify the government soon of their acceptance of a dollar-for-dollar offer of up to $200,000 over two years to establish air and sea freight export councils in major centres around Australia.
    A department spokesman said the councils would in most cases be incorporated with memberships consisting of all players in the export-transport chain from farmers to shipping and airline company representatives.
  • ASU 'unconvinced' by FreightCorp plans
    The union representing workers at NSW rail freight operator FreightCorp was unconvinced that the company's general redundancy plans were satisfactory, despite lifting bans imposed last week.
    FreightCorp train movement were affected across NSW last Friday, after the Australian Services Union instructed members not to roster locomotives to any FreightCorp train from Thursday evening.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
MARITIME SERVICES
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
PORTS
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
PORTS
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
TRUCKING
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
TRUCKING
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
PORTS
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
SHIPPING
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
PORTS
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
SHIPPING
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
PORTS
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
TRUCKING
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
PORTS
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
SHIPPING
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
PORTS
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
SHIPPING
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
PORTS
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
PORTS
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SAFETY & SECURITY
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
SHIPPING
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
PORTS
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
LOGISTICS
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
ASSOCIATIONS
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
DEFENCE
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
INDUSTRY
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
PORTS
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
PORTS
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
LEGISLATION
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
PORTS
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
COMPANIES
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
SHIPPING
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
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
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
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