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BRIEFS

April 25, 1998

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PSA breaks throughput record Court orders stevedore company to take back workers ECT starts its Italian job TSA accused of involvement in JUEFC rate rise OOIL 1997 profits plunge New boat for UASC Making air freight quicker Shenzhen to build international air-cargo centre Lauda Air expands its Antipodean role

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APRIL 24, 1998
Shippers driving force behind European logistics Geodis out of the red Shippers consider rail transport privatization too slow German federal states quickly want more intermodal transport Low price promotes intermodal transport French-Canadian consortium builds French freight airport Evergreen launches North Europe - South America service

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Back to square one on dredging
Imports from Asia flood ports on West Coast
Transport board proposal to aid shippers in rail rate disputes
FMC launches Sea-Land equipment investigation
UPS may owe big tax bill to US
Ex-employees who steal customer lists face increasing chance of legal action
Shippers may be the last to benefit in air alliances
Strike to hit Denmark's transport services
Tanzania's Mkapa urges increased regional trade
U.S. sees momentum in China's WTO bid
Public has errant view of insurance profits, study says
South Africa urges WTO go easy on poorer states
UPS eyes Philippine upgrade, new fleet
BAX Global gets green light on Osaka customs brokerage license

Transportation

UPS expanding, upgrading fleet in Philippines
Hong Kong exports slip due to turmoil
Air express carriers halt operations in Myanmar
STB rejects Consol's bid to join in Conrail review

Maritime

Hyundai increases rates amid turmoil
CP forges alliances; unlike rival, there are no mergers in its path

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Back to square one on dredging
Imports from Asia flood ports on West Coast
Transport board proposal to aid shippers in rail rate disputes
FMC launches Sea-Land equipment investigation
UPS may owe big tax bill to US
Ex-employees who steal customer lists face increasing chance of legal action
Shippers may be the last to benefit in air alliances
Strike to hit Denmark's transport services
Tanzania's Mkapa urges increased regional trade
U.S. sees momentum in China's WTO bid
Public has errant view of insurance profits, study says
South Africa urges WTO go easy on poorer states
UPS eyes Philippine upgrade, new fleet
BAX Global gets green light on Osaka customs brokerage license

Transportation

UPS expanding, upgrading fleet in Philippines
Hong Kong exports slip due to turmoil
Air express carriers halt operations in Myanmar
STB rejects Consol's bid to join in Conrail review

Maritime

Hyundai increases rates amid turmoil
CP forges alliances; unlike rival, there are no mergers in its path

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Back to square one on dredging
Imports from Asia flood ports on West Coast
Transport board proposal to aid shippers in rail rate disputes
FMC launches Sea-Land equipment investigation
UPS may owe big tax bill to US
Ex-employees who steal customer lists face increasing chance of legal action
Shippers may be the last to benefit in air alliances
Strike to hit Denmark's transport services
Tanzania's Mkapa urges increased regional trade
U.S. sees momentum in China's WTO bid
Public has errant view of insurance profits, study says
South Africa urges WTO go easy on poorer states
UPS eyes Philippine upgrade, new fleet
BAX Global gets green light on Osaka customs brokerage license

Transportation

UPS expanding, upgrading fleet in Philippines
Hong Kong exports slip due to turmoil
Air express carriers halt operations in Myanmar
STB rejects Consol's bid to join in Conrail review

Maritime

Hyundai increases rates amid turmoil
CP forges alliances; unlike rival, there are no mergers in its path

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APRIL 25 1998
FedEx to purchase MD-11 Sonoda to chair OECD Maritime Committee FEFC stands firm on rate restoration APL to expand domestic box fleet Fritz opens 11,000sqm cargo center in Tilburg Trans-Siberia rail achieves 10-day transit time

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APRIL 24, 1998
P&O To Merge Bulk Shipping With Shougang Coeclerici Wins $25M Transshipment Bid Piraeus Port Boss Quits Over Labor Problems

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OECD opponents under fire US Senate majority leader Trent Lott has unleashed his most outspoken attack on opponents of the OECD agreement to eliminate shipbuilding subsidies. IMO calls for more work on cover code THE International Maritime Organisation has recommended that further work be carried out on the development of a code covering minimum standards for marine insurance, in close collaboration with the insurance industry, writes Andrea Felsted. Newport News reports first-quarter increase NEWPORT News Shipbuilding has reported first-quarter net earnings of $16m ($0.44 per share) on revenues of $397m, up 23% on the year-earlier $13m ($0.38 per share), but off 1.5% on the 1997 quarter's $403m, respectively. Florida physicians insurance dropped A PLANNED provision requiring all doctors in Florida to obtain a minimum $250,000 of medical malpractice insurance has been scuppered by the Florida Legislature, writes Joel Glass, Washington Correspon-dent. Modest start for Port Klang bunkering MALAYSIA'S government-backed effort to develop bunkering services at Port Klang, which the government is promoting as a national load centre, has made a modest start. Singapore port officials promote Eritrea study A VISIT to the African state of Eritrea to promote a detailed study on port management has been made by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, writes Edward Ion, Asia Editor, Singapore. Landmark legal ruling made over 'Ya Mawlaya' collision INDIA'S Supreme Court has ruled in a landmark decision that the Bombay High Court lacked jurisdiction to try limitation of liability actions filed by owner/mana-gers of the bulk carrier, Ya Mawlaya, which was in a December 1994 collision with the tanker, New World. Indian firms try to meet IMO deadline INDIAN shipping companies are in the process of acquiring the necessary certification that will allow them to trade in international waters, in line with International Maritime Organisation requirements.

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APRIL 24, 1998
Piraeus port chairman quits PIRAEUS Port Authority chairman George Klavdianos resigned his post today after being criticised by shipping minister Stavros Soumakis. Jinhui posts loss as turnover falls HONG Kong-listed Jinhui Holdings has reported a net loss of HK$51.9m ($6.7m) for 1997 on the back of reduced turnover in a weak market. Panama to build cruise port A $100m cruise line and tourist complex is slated for Panama's Port Amador, a former US naval base. Australian ports remain bottom of league MELBOURNE remains one of the highest cost ports for ship-based charges in those ports served worldwide by member lines represented by Liner Shipping Services. Eight rescued after ships collide SIX Filipino and two South Korean crew were rescued when their freighter sank yesterday after colliding with a gravel cargo ship off Japan's southern main island of Kyushu. Box build-up goes on in Australia CONTAINERS continued to build up both inside and outside Australian docks today despite a court order allowing sacked union wharfies to have their jobs back. Asian crisis hits British Columbia ASIA'S economic crisis has caused cutbacks at British Columbia's ports. Mobil plans Panama tank farm THE Panamanian subsidiary of Mobil Oil Corp, Alireza Mobil, is planning to build a tank farm to suppy fuel to ships passing through the Panama Canal. FEFC seeks more rate hikes THE 15 member lines of the Far East Freight Conference say they will be seeking further rate increases from October and will also be reviewing a number of new charges. Germany criticises European port policy THE German Transport Ministry has criticised the European Commission's green paper on port policy. Evergreen invests $300m in Coco Solo EVERGREEN plans to spend $300m to expand its Coco Solo container terminal in Panama. Output slumps at Brazilian yards JOBS and tonnage delivered by Brazilian shipyards fell by half in 1997, according to the Brazilian shipbuilding industry. IMO to close Chile office AFTER 21 years offering technical assistance in Latin America, the IMO is to close its office in Chile, the only regional branch outside its London headquarters. Liquid berth for JNPT JAWAHARLAL Nehru Port has been given approval, in principle, to award Bharat Petroleum Corporation a build-operate-transfer licence to develop a liquid cargo berth. Finance ministers' rows 'threaten Dutch yards' DUTCH shipbuilders are likely to be hit by disagreements between finance ministers within Europe and further afield, said Fred Busker, chairman of the Dutch builders' association. Leghorn signs Cuban deal LEGHORN port authority has signed a letter of intent to co-operate in cargo handling and shipbuilding operations with Cuban companies. Mariotti to land Silversea newbuildings ITALIAN shipbuilder T Mariotti in Genoa is thought most likely to win an order for two 25,000 gt deluxe cruiseships from Silversea Cruise. Lasco to flag out rest of fleet LATVIAN state owned operator Lasco has decided to flag out its last four Latvian-flagged vessels because of the country's unfavourable shipping policy. Fairplay takes on Rotterdam tugmen HAMBURG-based towage company Fairplay is preparing to take on rivals in Rotterdam with four newbuilding harbour tugs. Stena Line still loses out STENA Line, the Swedish ferry group, has reported a first quarter loss of Skr 490m ($62.3m), almost unchanged from a year before.

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APRIL 24, 1998
Anvers: le trafic containers (+11,5%) poursuit sur sa lancée L'exercice 98 s'annonce bien pour le port d'Anvers. Ainsi qu'évoqué brièvement dans une édition précédente, le trafic maritime global à l'issue du prermier trimestre était en progression de 9,3% avec 29,9 mio. de t. Dans ce contexte, les diverses sont intervenues pour la moitié de cette croissance avec un volume de 14,72 mio. de t (+9,9), tandis que les vracs ont également fait preuve d'une belle progression avec un volume de 15,17 mio. de t (+8,7%). Les containers, de leur côté, sont toujours en hausse avec 8,45 mio. de t (+10%) ou 760.830 TEU (+11,5%). "La part de la route dans le transport entre le Maghreb et l'UE doit augmenter" "La part du transport routier dans les échanges entre le Maghreb et l'Union européenne n'est actuellement que de 7%, le transport maritime étant dominant avec 93%. Si l'on tient compte de la part de la route dans l'UE (70%) ou dans les échanges avec l'Europe de l'Est (60%), et de ce que les produits maghrébins exportés sont parfaitement adaptés au camion, il est clair que cette proportion devrait augmenter. Mais pour cela, il faudra qu'un certain nombre de problèmes soient résolus". Belgique: création d'une commission fédérale de la politique des ports maritimes Mieux vaut tard que jamais. Les instances fédérales se sont finalement décidées à s'occuper des ports maritimes belges, du moins pour ce qui est du ressort des compétences du gouvernement national. Un projet de loi a été introduit à la Chambre des Représentants. Il porte sur la création d'une commission fédérale de la politique des ports maritimes, dont la mission sera de veiller à la compétitivité internationale des ports belges. Elle devrait exercer sa compétence d'avis d'initiative ou à la demande du gouvernement fédéra et être présidée par le ministre des Affaires économiques. Rhin d'Acier: enfin un point de vue officiel belge La conférence interministérielle des Transports et de l'Infrastructure a récemment chargé le ministre fédéral belge des Transports Michel Daerden de négocier avec les Pays-Bas et l'Allemagne la réactivation du Rhin d'Acier entre le port d'Anvers et la Ruhr via Herentals. Elle demande par ailleurs à la SNCB de "poursuivre les études concernant le Rhin d'Acier et d'effectuer une analyse de la problématique du transport de marchandises par rail sur l'ensemble du territoire belge".

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Builders in broadside at IC Australian shipbuilders have dismissed the industry Commission,s submission to the Shipbuilding Review panel a bureaucratic nonsense, describing the recommendation to abandon the bounty as being ,extremely naïve,. Australian Shipbuilders Association chairman Robert Clifford said removing the bounty would result in the loss of contracts to overseas yards in the same way that occurred when the bounty scheme was in doubt in 1996-97. NSW ports lead, says minister New South Wales ports - or at least those wharves operated by P&O Ports - are doing a roaring business according to the state government, despite the continuing row between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia. The NSW Minister for Ports Kim Yeadon, claimed that state,s ports will be operating at about 70 per cent capacity as far as container movements are concerned following discussions between the MUA and the NSW Farmers Association, chaired by the NSW Premier Bob Carr. More overseas unions join dock,s protest Overseas unions affiliated with the International Transport Workers, Federation have been stepping up their campaign to support dismissed members of the Maritime Union of Australia. In London, the ITF has set up a dispute centre with dedicated staff to coordinate and monitor international action. Charlton to double WA efforts on the waterfront Western Australian Transport Minister Eric Charlton says the industrial turmoil over the past two weeks has made him even more determined to reform the western waterfront. He said the state,s port authority boards were considering a range of reform measures including the use of workplace agreements and contracting out of a range of port functions. Triple A launched as ASA mulls move Four major Asian shipping companies yesterday signed an agreement in Sydney to formalise the Asia-Australia Alliance - or triple A consortium -on the eve of a likely announcement of a major expansion by a competing group. Triple A comprises MISC, MOL OOCL and PIL and will shortly begin Australia-South-East Asia service operated under two separate loops, with four vessels in each loop.

International Transport Journal

APRIL 24, 1998

Tabletalk

Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.

Maritime

Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.

Ports and Terminals

PSA sets new records.
Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.

Forwarding

Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.

Aviation

Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
TNT and SAA cooperate.
Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.

International Transport Journal

APRIL 24, 1998

Tabletalk

Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.

Maritime

Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.

Ports and Terminals

PSA sets new records.
Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.

Forwarding

Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.

Aviation

Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
TNT and SAA cooperate.
Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.

International Transport Journal

APRIL 24, 1998

Tabletalk

Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.

Maritime

Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.

Ports and Terminals

PSA sets new records.
Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.

Forwarding

Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.

Aviation

Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
TNT and SAA cooperate.
Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.

International Transport Journal

APRIL 24, 1998

Tabletalk

Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.

Maritime

Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.

Ports and Terminals

PSA sets new records.
Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.

Forwarding

Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.

Aviation

Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
TNT and SAA cooperate.
Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.

International Transport Journal

APRIL 24, 1998

Tabletalk

Michael J. Beard wants total control over the transport chain. Control of the transport chain can only be maintained with the aid of sophisticated EDP systems, according to ANZDL's president and CEO.

Maritime

Hamburg Süd serves Le Havre direct.
New independent North/South America service. A new grouping, Independent Carriers Agreement, will launch a service between North/South America at the end of May.
Nordana Line offers its new East Africa Express Service.
Lara Express Line introduces calls to Felixstowe.
Leif Höegh posted higher operating profit but lower net profit in 1997.
Four shipping lines are candidates for Lloyd Triestino and Italia.
Bolloré doubled its profit in 1997.
Canmar recently saw the keels laid for two newbuildings.
New publications: Significant Ships of 1997, from Rina.

Ports and Terminals

PSA sets new records.
Final figures at Marseilles confirmed its good results for 1997.
Expansion work has started at Stralsund on the Baltic.
Construction of Hong Kong's CT9 should begin by the end of 1998.
Calendar of events: Iper events (Le Havre); Safe Cargo Handling in Ports '98 conference.

Forwarding

Fritz Companies records two-digit growth so far in fiscal 1997/98.
The Panalpina group closed 1997 with record results.
Tibbett & Britten posted good revenues and profits in 1997.
The RH group establishes a bridge to the Far East.

Aviation

Lufthansa Cargo has almost completed its modernisation program.
Swisscargo has a new structure, and publishes its results for 1997.
Atlas Air has wetleased one B747F to Alitalia and another to Air China.
Tristar acts for Aeroflot. The reorganisation of Aeroflot Russian International Airlines is leading to the appointment of more general sales agents.
ATC Aviation Services is general sales agent for Croatia Air.
Air Canada introduces its Express 90-/ product.
The German Post is taking a stake in DHL International.
TNT and SAA cooperate.
Air France Cargo launches two new express products.
Airbus receives major orders from Latin American carriers, Sabena and Swissair.
Calendar of events: ACF'98 expects record attendance.

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Sana'a/Hamburg

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Brussels

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Bern

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TRADE

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Geneva

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SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

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

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

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