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BRIEFS
March 27, 1998
Shipping Timesweb site
  • HK does not see any threat from regional ports
    HK port official confident that container volume will continue to grow
  • Austal sees potential in fast cargo ships
  • PSA sets up first overseas representative office in Dalian
  • S'pore signs port state control accord

  • Air fares in Asia-Pacific up slightly: survey
    Airlines are holding fares stable in local currencies despite Asian crisis
  • New Kuala Lumpur airport showcases flora and fauna
  • Canberra sells 4 more regional airports
  • Vietnam Airlines may cut services
  • EU's 1998 estimate of car demand up 2% from last year
  • Ford doubles M'sian market share

  • Creating win-win situations
    A company benefits from focusing on its core business, letting others handle activities such as movement of goods

  • Insurer held negligent and in breach of contract with yacht builder


Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin cancels CAX-II service
  • Kuehne & Nagel maintains winning streak
  • MSC to offer new Europe/South America east coast service
  • Cut in cargo rates to tempt back trade
  • Singapore voted Asia's best seaport for 11th year
  • Indonesia builds harbour to relieve Tanjung Priok
  • Korean Air plans to launch Pakistan cargo flights
  • Indian airport to get cargo centre
  • Airlines risk losing lease planes
  • Carriers gear up for transfer

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 26, 1998
  • Port of Rotterdam and ECT Asian favorites
  • Sita/Equant delivers IP-network to United Airlines
  • Satellite used for reporting of tailbacks
  • Fear of expensive Rotterdam intermodal terminal
  • Fitness equipment shipper opts for LEP
  • Eindhoven Airport privatized

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Dock strike looming ahead
  • South African box rates to be raised
  • New charge to be set on China/Mid East trade
  • Conference determined to carry out rate hike
  • Deutsche post plans to acquire 22.5% stake in DHL

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Olympia unveils anniversary kiosk
  • Crowley joins APL in space agreement
  • Port State Control pact inked
  • Hyundai making moves
  • Sea Containers 1997 earnings up from previous year's mark
  • P&O Nedlloyd adds express run from Europe to New Zealand
  • Nedlloyd sells art movers
  • Storms in Midwest hit rail numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Singapore yard giants to merge
    KEPPEL Shipyard and Hitachi Zosen Singapore, two of the 'Big Four' shiprepair yards in the Lion Republic, are to merge in a deal worth around Sing$265m ($163m).
  • Patrick goes on the attack after share suspension
    TRADING in Lang Corporation shares were temporarily suspended on the Australian Stock Exchange yesterday pending a statement from the company.
  • Bona unveils plans for change of tax residence
    BONA Shipholding has announced plans to change its tax residence before the end of 1999.
  • Port activities lift Hutchison group profits
    A STRONG performance from Hutchison Whampoa's ports helped the group to further profits progress in 1997.
  • Hampton Roads unrest
    THE Port of Hampton Roads, the US Atlantic coast's second-busiest shipping facility after New York, faces a strike by lorry operators who say that port delays are costing them money.
  • Canada summit backs action to make ships safe
    SUBSTANDARD ships can be driven from the seas if flag states fulfil their obligations to international safety standards and port states increase enforcement measures, writes Alan Daniels, Vancouver.
  • Vlasov lifts stake in MC Shipping
    THE Vlasov Group has lifted its stake in MC Shipping to almost 50% following the completion of a ships-for-shares and cash deal.
  • TSA to impose 'temporary surcharge'
    THE Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) is to impose a "temporary peak season surcharge" of $100 per 40 ft container for all Asian origination cargo except Japan, writes Matthew Flynn, Hong Kong Correspondent.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 26, 1998
  • Austal targets high-speed freight market
    AUSTRALIAN fast ferry builder Austal aims to break into the high-speed ocean freight market niche armed with a new series of conceptual designs.
  • Asia crisis will hit Clarksons' profits
    ASIA'S economic crisis will have an adverse impact on profits at Clarksons, the leading shipbroker.
  • Trans-Pacific carriers set new surcharges
    MEMBER lines of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) are to introduce three new freight surcharges.
  • Derbyshire report 'is just conjecture'
    THE UK/EC assessors report into the Derbyshire sinking is just conjecture, says Capt David Ramwell, an advisor to the Derbyshire Families Association.
  • Sjaastad elected NSA chairman
    BJORN Sjaastad, md of the Bergen-based chemical carrier group Odfjell, has been elected the new chairman of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.
  • Loki shareholders approve convertible bond
    AN extraordinary shareholders' meeting of the Norwegian shipping investment company Loki has approved the board's plan to issue a convertible bond.
  • Bunker sales hit by South Korea's woes
    BUNKER sales volumes out of South Korea have taken a battering as a result of Asia's current economic crisis.
  • Intertanko chief calls for zero tolerance
    SHIPPING has been too tolerant of sub-standard owners for too long, according to Intertanko chairman Richard du Moulin.
  • V ships and Radisson form joint venture
    MONTE Carlo-based V Ships has formed a joint venture with Fort Lauderdale-based Radisson Seven Seas Cruises covering the marketing and operation of a new 490-passenger cruise ship.
  • USCG to propose automated information system
    US COAST Guard is to put forward a proposal for a ship automated information system (AIS) at the IMO navigation sub-committee meeting this summer.
  • Bank forecloses on Madrigal vessel
    MANILA-based Far East Bank and Trust has initiated a foreclosure proceeding on the Panamanian-flag reefer vessel Alicia.
  • CSL to rebuild self-unloaders
    CANADA Steamships Line (CSL) will spend C$100m ($70m) during the next three years to have new forebodies built for three of its Great Lakes self-unloaders.
  • Merged MOU reaffirms commitment to safety
    THE first ever merged meeting of the Paris and Tokyo MOUs concluded with a commitment to to the IMO and to improved training of port state control personnel.
  • SCT orders post-panamax cranes
    SHEKOU Container Terminals (SCT) in southern China has placed a $10m order for two post-panamax cranes.

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Cologne propose de devenir un hub d'hinterland d'Anvers
    Selon l'oberburgermeister Burger de Cologne, sa ville dispose des atouts nécessaires pour jouer le rôle de hub d'hinterland du port d'Anvers. C'est ce qu'il a déclaré à l'occasion de la visite de la délégation du port scaldien dans la cité rhénane. Il a apporté son soutien au Rhin d'Acier, mais y couple une condition.
  • MSC prépare la desserte directe des Caraïbes et du Mexique
    Il y a quelques jours, l'armement Mediterranean Shipping Cy (MSC) a procédé à l'acquisition auprès de Hyundai de quatre porte-containers de 3.000 TEU, dont la direction évalue pour l'instant les possibilités d'affectation. Cet exercice est d'autant plus nécessaire que l'armement projette à très court terme le lancement de nouveaux services containérisés au départ de l'Europe du Nord.
  • Corneel Geerts en groupage sur le Caucase
    Le groupe de transport Corneel Geerts, qui est actif sur le marché géorgien via la joint-venture CG East depuisla fin 1996, a l'intention de lancer un service de groupage bimestriel sur cette destination à partir de la première semaine d'avril. L'entreprise se dit très satisfaite des résultats de sa filiale à Tbilisi.
  • Azimut Services confie sa manutention à la Noord Natie
    L'entreprise anversoise de groupage Azimut Services confiera le traitement de ses containers au complexe de la Noord-Natie dans la zone logistique de Berendrecht (Haven 650) à partir du premier avril prochain. Outre cette opération, Azimut a également l'intention de développer et approfondir son éventail mondial de services. Ces nouvelles initiatives illustrent la percée d'une entreprise anversoise dont les observateurs prétendaient à sa création il y a deux ans qu'elle n'avait aucune chance de réussir. C'est ce que nous ont confié l'administrateur délégué Patrick Wouters et le directeur-général Daniel Welleman.

Daily Commercial Newsweb site
  • UDL confirms Rotorua departure
    Intense competition and depressed rates were yesterday blamed for the removal of Union Rotorua, one of the three roll-on roll-off ships operated on the trans-Tasman trade.
    Australia New Zealand Direct Line announced that it will not be renewing the charter on the vessel, previously used on the dedicated Australian service under the Union Direct Line brand name.
    The company intends to operate a streamlined two ship service bolstered by feeders through the hub port of Wellington.
  • Patrick denies 'deliberate collapse'
    Patrick yesterday strenuously denied Maritime Union of Australia claims that the stevedore was deliberately engineering its own collapse in order to sell the company without the workforce.
    Patrick director Bill Clayton described the scenario as nonsense, saying he had spent considerable time at teach meeting with the union stressing to its leaders the serious harm which was inflicted on the company by the union actions.
  • Four more airports sold
    The federal government yesterday announced the identities of its preferred purchasers of four more airports under the second phase of its airport sales program.
    The Ministers for Transport and Finance Mark Vaile and John Fahey said the sale of the remaining 'phase 2' airports - Archerfield in Queensland, Essendon in Victoria, Darwin and Tennant Creek - were expected to be finalised by 30 June this year following the participation of interested consortia in a limited re-bid process.
  • AMC 'launches' new simulator
    The Australian Maritime College's $4.5 million integrated marine simulator will be commissioned by Federal Minister for Employment Education Training and Youth Affairs Warwick Smith in Launceston tomorrow.
    The facility comprises a ship handling and ship operations simulator which, according to the college, can provide diagnostic training over a few days equivalent to years of "hands on" experience.
  • Beaufort under further attack
    Australian Peak Shippers Association executive president Frank Beaufort has come under further attack for recommending shippers avoid stevedore Patrick during the company's protracted dispute with the Maritime Union of Australia.
    After harsh criticism from Workplace Relations Minister Peter Reith, Mr Beaufort's views have also been slammed by the Australian Chamber of Shipping, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Western Australian Shippers council.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Gramm bill would speed up Mexico crossings
  • Add APL's name to list entering north-south trade
  • Hong Kong is starting to lose business to smaller competitors in Southern China
  • Surface Transportation Board will get an earful at 2-day hearing on rail rates
  • Consolidators keep seeking changes in ship bill

  • Pacific carriers impose surcharge
  • Shippers and transporters slow to prepare for euro, report suggests
  • MISC raises concerns about results this year
  • India to upgrade rail cargo moves
  • Spain's Iberia averts pilot strike at 11th hour
  • DCL offers service from Puerto Rico; taps PRFS as sales and handling agent
  • Port of Seattle again delays meet on rebate for Cargill
  • Philadelphia set record for cargo in 1997
  • Fee cut seen as little help to Santos
  • Settlement repairs internal labor rift
  • CN plans to issue $1.8 billion in new debt to cover merger
  • US-Japan air accord to benefit shippers
  • James Hagen takes interim post as chief of US railroad association
  • Preussag AG: Hapag-Lloyd a perfect fit
  • Small terminal operator expands in Manila
  • Asia ship sector to suffer effects of 'flu,' experts say
  • Former Bay State Gov. Ed King steered Massport through tough competitive times


TradeWindsweb site
  • Chemical clouds
    ASIA'S economic turmoil has left the region's chemical tanker operators facing a crisis of their own. The confidence brought about by years of growth has evaporated as consumers duck for cover.Owners who invested heavily in newbuildings are now having to cope with loss-making rates just as a surge of new tonnage floods on to the market.TradeWinds takes an extensive look at the region's trade and players.On the other side of the world, there is at least one chemical tanker operator who feels bullish enough to order newbuildings.
  • Intercargo swings axe
    DRY CARGO owners' organisation Intercargo is facing financial trouble, forcing it to slim down headquarters staff. The cutbacks comes as some owners may be having second thoughts about their continuing membership.
  • Punchbag Peraticos
    DOYEN SHIPOWNER Michael Peraticos is facing fresh trouble over his involvement with the Elefsis shipyard with banks connected to the Greek government demanding $40m. There are claims political motives are at work.
  • Air-to-sea missile
    CREDITORS of the Black Sea Shipping Company are planning to put pressure on the Ukrainian government by threatening to arrest an aircraft.
  • Building frenzy
    WHAT IS GOING on in Chinese shipbuilding? The country has never won an order to build a VLCC, but yet another scheme to build a giant dock is being planned.
  • Scrapper's long march
    CHINESE shipbreaking is on the verge of a revival. But will it regain its former glory of the early '90s when it was the world's largest shipbreaker?

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