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August 26, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMC ventures into activities outside of bulk shipping
    It is looking into coal transport and infrastructural and solution-oriented projects
  • S'pore to cut port dues for oi1 rigs
  • Regina Maersk makes maiden call at Port Klang
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus wins historic US$9b order from British Airways
    British carrier places its first ever order with Boeing's arch-rival
  • HK airport's cargo system still suffering hitches
  • Pilots of domestic Taiwan airline quit over pay cuts
  • 100m upgrading for UK's Luton Airport
  • Russian airlines get licences for new international routes
  • Perodua launches M'sia's first 4-wheel drive
Features
  • Arabs set for battle of the ports
    The regional leadership of Dubai is being threatened by newcomers at Oman and Yemen
Columns
  • ISM Code compliance: getting more than just the paperwork right

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMC ventures into activities outside of bulk shipping
    It is looking into coal transport and infrastructural and solution-oriented projects
  • S'pore to cut port dues for oi1 rigs
  • Regina Maersk makes maiden call at Port Klang
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus wins historic US$9b order from British Airways
    British carrier places its first ever order with Boeing's arch-rival
  • HK airport's cargo system still suffering hitches
  • Pilots of domestic Taiwan airline quit over pay cuts
  • 100m upgrading for UK's Luton Airport
  • Russian airlines get licences for new international routes
  • Perodua launches M'sia's first 4-wheel drive
Features
  • Arabs set for battle of the ports
    The regional leadership of Dubai is being threatened by newcomers at Oman and Yemen
Columns
  • ISM Code compliance: getting more than just the paperwork right

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMC ventures into activities outside of bulk shipping
    It is looking into coal transport and infrastructural and solution-oriented projects
  • S'pore to cut port dues for oi1 rigs
  • Regina Maersk makes maiden call at Port Klang
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus wins historic US$9b order from British Airways
    British carrier places its first ever order with Boeing's arch-rival
  • HK airport's cargo system still suffering hitches
  • Pilots of domestic Taiwan airline quit over pay cuts
  • 100m upgrading for UK's Luton Airport
  • Russian airlines get licences for new international routes
  • Perodua launches M'sia's first 4-wheel drive
Features
  • Arabs set for battle of the ports
    The regional leadership of Dubai is being threatened by newcomers at Oman and Yemen
Columns
  • ISM Code compliance: getting more than just the paperwork right

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMC ventures into activities outside of bulk shipping
    It is looking into coal transport and infrastructural and solution-oriented projects
  • S'pore to cut port dues for oi1 rigs
  • Regina Maersk makes maiden call at Port Klang
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus wins historic US$9b order from British Airways
    British carrier places its first ever order with Boeing's arch-rival
  • HK airport's cargo system still suffering hitches
  • Pilots of domestic Taiwan airline quit over pay cuts
  • 100m upgrading for UK's Luton Airport
  • Russian airlines get licences for new international routes
  • Perodua launches M'sia's first 4-wheel drive
Features
  • Arabs set for battle of the ports
    The regional leadership of Dubai is being threatened by newcomers at Oman and Yemen
Columns
  • ISM Code compliance: getting more than just the paperwork right

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC announces surcharges
  • Pride and Honour for Canada Maritime
  • Malaysia fights back over port issue
  • BIMCO leads 'toward better decisions'
  • Europe rail declines, road gains
  • Hong Kong, Turkey to expand relationship
  • Toledo holds extra benefits for Lufthansa
  • Panalpina gets Number 1 rating in Europe

Cargowebweb site
AUGUST 25, 1998
  • German chain store Metro outsources to Unitrans
  • British Airways will order 59 Airbus planes
  • Loss again for Stena Line
  • Maersk buys Chinese container manufacturer
  • Operating profit Quantas up 13.6 percent
  • KLM takes over Malmö Aviation
  • Rotterdam gridlocked

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Clinton team reveals new harbor tax plan
  • Asia trade imbalance drags down ports, lines
  • Currency crisis slows exports into Canada
  • Forwarders in Switzerland fend off Asian crisis
  • No deal seen in US-China shipping talks
  • Four European insurers reach deal on Holocaust claims
  • Hamburg Line completes buyout of South Seas
  • Rains washing out cross-border trucking
  • French minister confirms Air France float delay
  • La Nina strikes Asia with heavy rain
  • One-tenth of world's trees face extinction - report
Transportation
  • Airbus wins BA order from US rival Boeing
  • Higher trucking costs feared from EC plan
  • Strike looms, Northwest plans to stop taking cargo
  • Fine, Southern scrap merger deal
Maritime
  • The surge in Asian imports continues strong
  • Chinese container maker posts 188% jump in 1st-half earnings

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Clinton team reveals new harbor tax plan
  • Asia trade imbalance drags down ports, lines
  • Currency crisis slows exports into Canada
  • Forwarders in Switzerland fend off Asian crisis
  • No deal seen in US-China shipping talks
  • Four European insurers reach deal on Holocaust claims
  • Hamburg Line completes buyout of South Seas
  • Rains washing out cross-border trucking
  • French minister confirms Air France float delay
  • La Nina strikes Asia with heavy rain
  • One-tenth of world's trees face extinction - report
Transportation
  • Airbus wins BA order from US rival Boeing
  • Higher trucking costs feared from EC plan
  • Strike looms, Northwest plans to stop taking cargo
  • Fine, Southern scrap merger deal
Maritime
  • The surge in Asian imports continues strong
  • Chinese container maker posts 188% jump in 1st-half earnings

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Clinton team reveals new harbor tax plan
  • Asia trade imbalance drags down ports, lines
  • Currency crisis slows exports into Canada
  • Forwarders in Switzerland fend off Asian crisis
  • No deal seen in US-China shipping talks
  • Four European insurers reach deal on Holocaust claims
  • Hamburg Line completes buyout of South Seas
  • Rains washing out cross-border trucking
  • French minister confirms Air France float delay
  • La Nina strikes Asia with heavy rain
  • One-tenth of world's trees face extinction - report
Transportation
  • Airbus wins BA order from US rival Boeing
  • Higher trucking costs feared from EC plan
  • Strike looms, Northwest plans to stop taking cargo
  • Fine, Southern scrap merger deal
Maritime
  • The surge in Asian imports continues strong
  • Chinese container maker posts 188% jump in 1st-half earnings

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Sumitomo Expands Overseas Logistics Business
  • Japanese Makers in Thailand Predict 10% Rise of Their Exports
  • Emery Forms Business Alliance in South Africa
  • Shanghai Shipping Center Starts Operation

urgente online pressweb site
  • Binter Mediterráneo entra en el mercado de los vuelos baratos
  • La Comisión Europea propone el libre acceso al ferrocarril
  • MRW, en el Centro de Carga Aérea del aeropuerto de Barajas
  • Renfe gana 1.000 millones adicionales entre enero y junio
  • Japan Airlines llega a un acuerdo con sus rivales Lufthansa y SAS

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 25, 1998
  • Separate ministry for infrastructure soon
  • ST package deal for units
  • BPCL lays dock lines from Vizag
  • AP to develop 4 minor ports
  • 6 SE Asian nations to draw up trade plan
  • ST package deal for units in Maharashtra
  • NSB chief stresses need for adequate national fleet
  • Move to put all textile fibres under 1 ministry
  • Sumitomo Bank to arrange funds for Pipavav project
  • Goa air cargo complex fully functional
  • Nabard aid for 60 bridges in TN
  • Shipyards technology to be upgraded
  • Major shipping service centre opens in Shanghai
  • Air-India appoints two Deputy Managing Directors

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • Maersk launches direct US service
  • Wage gap could set off airport workers again
  • P&O Nedlloyd throughput and net profits are up
  • Beaming in on cargo safety
  • Delta to operate SA service with Air France
  • Ghana Airways turns 40
  • Keeping abreast of the range
  • Airport cargo handlers face major security problems
  • No decision yet on new Mpumalanga airport
  • Airfreight no alternative for export of avos
  • VW gears up for the big export drive
  • Safmarine's leadership award goes to Nick Cooper
  • Gael has the answers
  • More containers but tonnage drops at PE
  • 'Wobbly rand' is influencing customs payments
  • Six projects on the go in Durban
  • FCL cargo goes 'extra urgent'
  • Reefer points and combi terminal get priority attention in CT
  • Hints of a container terminal for RB
  • Major Development at Richards Bay
  • South Dunes Coal terminal going ahead
  • Border delays are the prime target
  • Cross Border Agency has major transport role to play

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Marsh & McLennan bids $2.04bn for Sedgwick
    MARSH & McLennan strengthened its position as the world's largest insurance broker yesterday with the announcement that it was making a '1.25bn ($2.04bn) recommended cash offer for the Sedgwick Group.
  • Cruiseships reflagged by Cunard
    CUNARD yesterday reflagged three major cruiseships and considered switching a fourth to a new register.
  • Marsh & McLennan offer ends Sedgwick speculation
    Marsh & McLennan's recommended cash offer of '1.25bn ($205bn) for the Sedgwick Group, announced yesterday, brings to a close months of speculation over the future of the international insurance broker.
  • Willis Corroon bid cleared
    BRUSSELS has given the go-ahead for a $1.4bn bid for UK-based insurance broker Willis Corroon.
  • Clubs seek further rate cuts
    PROTECTION and indemnity clubs will be seeking further reductions in the cost of reinsurance next year.
  • Tugmaster 'abandoned submarine'
    A TUGMASTER who had worked a 100 hour week was so tired he abandoned a nuclear submarine in the Tamar, an industrial tribunal heard.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 25, 1998
  • Marsh & McLennan to acquire Sedgwick
    SEDGWICK, Europe's largest independent insurance broker, has succumbed to a '1.25bn ($2bn) takeover bid by US insurance group Marsh & McLennan.
  • Filipino union accuses Panamanian registry
    THE Panamanian registry has been accused by the Filipino seafarers' union of altering its rules to extract more money from its members.
  • Group reinsurance 'set to fall'
    FURTHER reductions are expected for the International Group's (IG) reinsurance programme, according to London Club manager A Bilbrough.
  • Tanker aground in Bosphorus
    A TANKER ran aground in the Bosphorus at about 0830 local time (0530 GMT) this morning, closing it to traffic in both directions, although it had reopened to small vessels this afternoon.
  • OMI sells suezmax
    US BULK shipping company, OMI Corporation has completed its transaction with Knutsen OAS Shipping of Haugesund, Norway for the sale of the suezmax, Tanana.
  • Nordic plan for offshore personnel carrier
    A TEAM of five Scandinavian companies are working on a design for a fast ship that could replace helicopters in transporting personnel between offshore installations and the shore.
  • Aker Maritime to buy engineering firm
    AKER Maritime, the listed marine equipment and shipbuilding group controlled by Aker RGI, has agreed to buy the British offshore engineering firm Genesis Engineering Consultants.
  • Gesco to launch 'fleet expansion drive'
    INDIA'S largest private shipping company, Great Eastern Shipping (Gesco), is taking advantage of the current recession for fleet expansion.
  • Heads roll at Stena Line
    BO Severed, the new md at Stena Line, has axed six senior executives and disbanded the group's 18-strong management team after the group reported a heavy loss for the first half.
  • Low water brings Rhine restructuring
    LOW water levels in the Ruhr region of the Rhine have led to a major restructuring of waterway freight services, with a larger number of smaller vessels being used.
  • Analysts gloomy over Aussie dollar
    AUSTRALIA'S dollar has recovered marginally from its 12-year low yesterday, but analysts say there is worse to come.
  • IMB launches 'rapid response service'
    A RAPID Response Investigation Service has been set up by the International Maritime Bureau.
  • Krona flotation 'not expected to hit shipping'
    INTEREST rate increases in Norway and the flotation of the krona are unlikely to have a major impact on the shipping industry, shipping observers say.
  • Gordon challenges Philippine court ruling
    RICHARD Gordon has defied a Philippine appellate court ruling, nullifying his reappointment as chairman of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.
  • FMC reaches Shipping Act settlement
    THE US Federal Maritime Commission has settled five compromise agreements with common carriers and freight forwarders for alleged Shipping Act violations.
  • Hindustan to slash workforce
    INDIA'S state owned Hindustan Shipyard is to shed more than 40 per cent of its massive workforce as part of its revival plan.
  • Hamburg port workers in decline
    HAMBURG'S falling general cargo throughput has led to a significant reduction in the number of stevedores at the German port.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
AUGUST 25, 1998
  • Hanjin (United Alliance) préparerait sa venue en direct à Anvers
    La récente mission portuaire anversoise qui s'est rendue en Corée du Sud s'est révélée particulièrement intéressante, dans la mesure où certaines affaires ont des chances de se concrétiser. Ainsi qu'évoqué précédemment le constructeur automobile Daewoo s'est montré fortement intéressé par les propositions anversoises en ce qui concerne l'implantation d'un centre de distribution, projet qui pourrait aller au-delà de ce seul type de trafic. D'autre part, il s'avèrerait que l'armement Hanjin, membre le plus important de la United Alliance, envisagerait très sérieusement de diriger en direct sur Anvers un des trois services sur l'Asie.
  • Air France: quatre dossiers très délicats pour la rentrée
    Les dirigeants d'Air France abordent la rentrée avec du pain sur la planche. Ils devront en effet gérer quatre dossiers délicats: l'ouverture du capital; les négociations sur les 35 heures; l'éventuelle reprise de la compagnie AOM; les conséquences des mouvements sociaux du début de l'été.
  • Le CBRB demande la suppression de la licence d'exploitation belge
    Dans une lettre adressée au nouveau ministre du Transport néerlandais Tineke Netelenbos, l'organisation professionnelle CBRB (Centraal Bureau voor de Rijn- en Binnenvaart) demande à la ministre de vérifier auprès de son collègue belge "dans quelle mesure les aspects disproportionnés de la licence d'exploitation belge pour les unités étrangères et l'affectation peuvent être corrigés et ramenés à un niveau admissible dans un système acceptable".

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • Patrick, MUA reach agreement
    One of the major obstacles to peace between Patrick and the Maritime Union of Australia has been removed after the reaching of a new enterprise agreement.
    The agreement, the wording of which was being finalised yesterday afternoon, could be implemented as soon as 7 September.
    The breakthrough came after one of the parties gave ground on issues which were previously contested.
    One of the parties told DCN that there was sufficient incentive for both sides to ensure that agreement was reached.
    The resolution of outstanding issues means that the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which provided some conciliation, will not have to become involved in arbitration.
  • ANZDL sale talks in progress
    SYDNEY: Speculation about the sale of the Australia-New Zealand Direct Line to CP Ships has strengthened with the first official confirmation that talks are underway.
    The general manager of ANZDL in Australia, Brian O'Dea, confirmed yesterday that negotiations between the French (Delmas) and New Zealand (Brierley Investments Ltd) shareholders of the shipping line and the Canadian line are in progress.
    Mr O'Dea was commenting following strengthening reports from Europe that such a sale was being discussed.
    However, contrary to those reports, he said that no sale has yet taken place.
    Mr O'Dea said the reports are so strong that customers have already started congratulating him on the development.
    However, according to industry sources in Europe an announcement of the sale is expected in the not too distant future.
  • PHPA holds off on new stevedoring arrangements
    The Port Hedland Port Authority has postponed plans to privatise stevedoring at the port due to lack of interest.
    The port authority will now issue an interim non-exclusive licence for 12 months with the port's existing stevedore, Pilbara Stevedores.
    PHPA general manager Ian Hutton said the Authority decided to postpone the process because only one company responded to an invitation to present a detailed expression of interest proposal.
    Mr Hutton said two companies had been shortlisted and invited to submit detailed proposals to the port following the initial invitation for expressions of interest in February.
  • Non-rolling stock of Goninan to be divested
    Howard Smith confirmed yesterday that it would divest the non-rolling stock activities of its engineering business A. Goninan & Co.
    Howard Smith, which disposed of its shipping interests last year, said earlier this year it was reviewing Goninan's non-rolling stock activities with a view to divestment of those activities which did not offer adequate growth and profit prospects.
    "Goninan's large-scale restructuring will see the divestment of non-core activities and re-focusing on its strengths in railway rolling stock in Australia and overseas," Howard Smith managing director Ken Moss said yesterday.
    Dr Moss, who also released the group's 1997-98 financial results, said Goninan would emerge from the $25 million restructure better equipped to compete in the Australian and Asian markets for rolling stock contracts.
  • MUA concern over Wyndham plans
    The Maritime Union of Australia is concerned that WA government plans to privatise the remote north-west port of Wyndham will see the union workforce ousted from the port.
    MUA WA branch secretary Terry Buck said he'd been told that the government was awarding preferred tenderer status to the Ord River District Co-operative which had indicated it wanted to replace the union workforce with its own employees.
    Mr Buck said there were five MUA members employed at the port on a permanent basis.
    "There hasn't been any consultation on this," Mr Buck said. "We are very keen to ensure that this does not happen."

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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.
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.
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
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
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.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
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%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
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%.
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.
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%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
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
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.
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%.
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%)
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
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
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%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
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%)
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
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.
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
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
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%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
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.
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
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
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
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
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
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
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
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 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.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
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
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.
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%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
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
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
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
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%)
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%)
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.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
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%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
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
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
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%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
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.
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.
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
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
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
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.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
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.
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
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
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
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
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.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
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%)
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
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
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
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
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
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
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
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
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.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
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
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
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
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
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
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
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
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
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
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
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
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
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
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
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
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
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
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
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"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
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
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
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
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
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
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.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
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
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
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
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
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
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
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.
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
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
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
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.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
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
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 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
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
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
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
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
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
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
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
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
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