BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 27, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Electronic charts hailed as navigational breakthrough
But implementation of new development will not be easy, conference told
PSA chairman made honorary fellow of Cambridge college
Two Mexican ports remain shut
Thai ferry death toll rises to 15
Two Taiwanese sailors killed in typhoon off Philippines
Dubai port firm to manage Beirut terminal

Air and Land Transport

New Milan airport takes off despite 1st-day hitches
US$1.2b Malpensa airport opening not as disastrous as KL, Hongkong
Qantas resumes services to France after 3-yr break
Korean Air to sell 8 jets, add new planes
Japan approves 2nd domestic carrier
Few carriers making use of North Korean air space
MAS shifts some domestic flights to old KL airport
P&W wins US$180m engine order from Delta

Features

Airlines offer bargain fares
Hard hit by Asia's economic woes, the region's airlines are slashing fares to attract passengers

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Electronic charts hailed as navigational breakthrough
But implementation of new development will not be easy, conference told
PSA chairman made honorary fellow of Cambridge college
Two Mexican ports remain shut
Thai ferry death toll rises to 15
Two Taiwanese sailors killed in typhoon off Philippines
Dubai port firm to manage Beirut terminal

Air and Land Transport

New Milan airport takes off despite 1st-day hitches
US$1.2b Malpensa airport opening not as disastrous as KL, Hongkong
Qantas resumes services to France after 3-yr break
Korean Air to sell 8 jets, add new planes
Japan approves 2nd domestic carrier
Few carriers making use of North Korean air space
MAS shifts some domestic flights to old KL airport
P&W wins US$180m engine order from Delta

Features

Airlines offer bargain fares
Hard hit by Asia's economic woes, the region's airlines are slashing fares to attract passengers

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Electronic charts hailed as navigational breakthrough
But implementation of new development will not be easy, conference told
PSA chairman made honorary fellow of Cambridge college
Two Mexican ports remain shut
Thai ferry death toll rises to 15
Two Taiwanese sailors killed in typhoon off Philippines
Dubai port firm to manage Beirut terminal

Air and Land Transport

New Milan airport takes off despite 1st-day hitches
US$1.2b Malpensa airport opening not as disastrous as KL, Hongkong
Qantas resumes services to France after 3-yr break
Korean Air to sell 8 jets, add new planes
Japan approves 2nd domestic carrier
Few carriers making use of North Korean air space
MAS shifts some domestic flights to old KL airport
P&W wins US$180m engine order from Delta

Features

Airlines offer bargain fares
Hard hit by Asia's economic woes, the region's airlines are slashing fares to attract passengers

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SCL changes names of agents HK/US joint efforts to combat illegal textile transshipment Facilities constructed for LAT's new service HHI builds third MSC ship in groundbreaking deal Five more ISO certifications for Fritz Companies Air France close to agreement with pilots AMR Corp completes US$500m stock buy-back Boeing records good 3rd quarter income Lufthansa invests in new Munich terminal

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OCTOBER 26, 1998
Rumors about alliance between Nedlloyd and Kühne & Nagel Sea-Land result hit by lower rates Iberia to end charter division Northwest's Continental deal blocked by Washington Dutch government gives priority to rail investments

The Journal of Commerce

Home

US carriers claim bias in China trade rules
Nafta officials, insurers drive to resolve truck coverage disparity
USDA bug rule targets pallets leaving China Dec. 17
Shippers urged to wrap cargo in anonymity
Freight forwarders thwarted by FMC in their bid to act as shippers
Caliber Logistics appoints Joseph McCarthy as CEO
Emery launches joint venture in China
Sea-Land confirms it will set up its European shared service center in Cork, Ireland
Youth violence causes more of France's transit workers to strike
India's planned road projects may fuel hike in interest rates
Egypt sees potential in developing Africa trade
Swiss SAirGroup signs agreement with South African Airways
Dubai prepares to launch ferry service to Iraq

Transportation

Amtrak outlines plan to triple income from cargo
Singapore Air hits turbulence
Exel, BDP target chemical services
Truckers, ship lines, show gains

Maritime

Carriers react to falling rates, cargo
US ship scrapping policy urged by GAO
UN group campaigns to rebuild Somali ports destroyed by war

The Journal of Commerce

Home

US carriers claim bias in China trade rules
Nafta officials, insurers drive to resolve truck coverage disparity
USDA bug rule targets pallets leaving China Dec. 17
Shippers urged to wrap cargo in anonymity
Freight forwarders thwarted by FMC in their bid to act as shippers
Caliber Logistics appoints Joseph McCarthy as CEO
Emery launches joint venture in China
Sea-Land confirms it will set up its European shared service center in Cork, Ireland
Youth violence causes more of France's transit workers to strike
India's planned road projects may fuel hike in interest rates
Egypt sees potential in developing Africa trade
Swiss SAirGroup signs agreement with South African Airways
Dubai prepares to launch ferry service to Iraq

Transportation

Amtrak outlines plan to triple income from cargo
Singapore Air hits turbulence
Exel, BDP target chemical services
Truckers, ship lines, show gains

Maritime

Carriers react to falling rates, cargo
US ship scrapping policy urged by GAO
UN group campaigns to rebuild Somali ports destroyed by war

The Journal of Commerce

Home

US carriers claim bias in China trade rules
Nafta officials, insurers drive to resolve truck coverage disparity
USDA bug rule targets pallets leaving China Dec. 17
Shippers urged to wrap cargo in anonymity
Freight forwarders thwarted by FMC in their bid to act as shippers
Caliber Logistics appoints Joseph McCarthy as CEO
Emery launches joint venture in China
Sea-Land confirms it will set up its European shared service center in Cork, Ireland
Youth violence causes more of France's transit workers to strike
India's planned road projects may fuel hike in interest rates
Egypt sees potential in developing Africa trade
Swiss SAirGroup signs agreement with South African Airways
Dubai prepares to launch ferry service to Iraq

Transportation

Amtrak outlines plan to triple income from cargo
Singapore Air hits turbulence
Exel, BDP target chemical services
Truckers, ship lines, show gains

Maritime

Carriers react to falling rates, cargo
US ship scrapping policy urged by GAO
UN group campaigns to rebuild Somali ports destroyed by war

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Med Conference to Raise Rates Early Next Year P&O Nedlloyd Enhances Indian Ocean Network Trio to Form New Alliance on West Coasts of North, South America CSX Suffers Declines in Revenue, Income

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P&O Nedlloyd upgrades its Indian Ocean network Kandla Port draws up ambitious Rs 850-cr. perspective plan New World Alliance to launch new service on Nov. 1 + Tax chief allays PAN apprehensions STC shopping for 24,000 t. palmolein Master plan to clear export bottlenecks on anvil Booklet on tax benefits for exporters More cargo, less revenue for minor ports Delay in notification on oilseeds import irks industry EPCs to be revamped ABG may be allowed to build 2 berths at Mormugao port Private firms keen on developing minor ports in State Plans for new int'l airport at Hyderabad taking shape PHDCCI wants the government Coffee exports up 17 pc in value AP to set up 2 more EPZs

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The 19th International Bunker Conference in London At the end of October, delegates from around the world will gather in London for the 19th International Bunker Conference (IBC). This year the IBC is organised in a joint effort between the Norwegian Shipping Academy, the Rotterdam Municipal Port Management and IBIA. BP with new bunkering facility at Cyprus Island On Friday October 16th, BP Marine officially opened a new bunkering facility at Cyprus Island. This facility allows BP Marine to supply vessels with the full range of bunker fuels from IF380Cst to IF 30Cst and Marine Gasoil. Houston: why bunker prices go their own mysterious ways Over the past two weeks, Houston prices have often moved against the global trend. We called a local supplier to find out what's going on. The Bunker Bulletin Revisited Are there issues of The Bunker Bulletin that you missed, forgot to read or would like to revisit? Now you can access a "library" of past issues.

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Frank wins R1000 prize New Customs ruling raises groupage operators' hackles SAA to reinstate Morgan Air contracts Afri-Haul opens R5m transport and warehousing facility DTI to host export week in November Standardised certificates of origin take shape Hidden agendas could have caused latest hiccup SA and EU re-open trade pact talks Rennies and Portnet set up Year 2000 forum VW extends its export contract Hauliers tune in to anti-hijack risk control This is true black empowerment, says Sebenza Currency drop favours Zim exporters New Chirundu bridge will ease Zimbabwe/ Zambia border congestion Zimbabwe fast-tracks duty rebates for bona fide shipping companies Childs spells out privatisation objectives Mer Austral turns the corner with full islands coverage Nosipho Damasane is SA's first female port manager Our request is not unreasonable, says Customs Evergreen reveals plans to add North America to SA service SafBank adds direct Freeport call

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Greek owners may counter-sue DnB OWNERS of a string of collapsed Greek shipping companies under threat of lawsuits from Den norske Bank over bad debts have reportedly threatened to counter-sue the bank over alleged wrongful seizure of ships and subsequent sales. ACL board rejects latest Holt move ATLANTIC Container Line is refusing to release the Holt Group from a confidentiality agreement that prevents the US stevedore from buying more shares in the shipping line. OMI earnings hit by falling rates FALLING time charter rates in the product carrier market have continued to take a toll on earnings at OMI Corp. Weak freight market hurts Odfjell profits WEAK freight rates compounded by the economic slowdown in the Far East influenced a 23% decline in nine-month operating profit at chemical tanker giant Odfjell, Bergen's only stockmarket listed shipping firm. Minoan close to ordering two ferries MINOAN Lines has said it is in the final stages of placing an order for two more large ferries intended to boost its fleet serving international routes. German cargo growth slows ALTHOUGH cargo handling in German seaports has expanded this year despite the Asian crisis, growth will be only slight in 1999, the economic research institute Ifo in Munich has forecast. Columbus in west coast Americas bid COLUMBUS Line, as part of a year-long effort to become a leader in the trade between North and South America, has formed a new joint venture and enhanced frequency for its West Coast Americas Service (WAMS). P&I sector shaken up by broking reshuffles A series of high profile broker moves have shaken the P&I sector as it comes to terms with the increasing rationalisation in the broking world.

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OCTOBER 26, 1998
French government pulls plug on yard ATELIERS et Chantiers du Havre is to be closed when the three 37,000 dwt product tankers for Stolt-Nielsen are completed. Finns to check all bow doors THE Finnish Maritime Administration is to check the bow doors of all Finnish-flag passenger carrying ferries in light of the experience gained after the sinking of Estonia. Adriatic ports sign co-operation deal TRIESTE in Italy, Koper in Slovenija, and Rijeka in Croatia have signed a letter of intent regarding co-operation between their ports. V Ships and Celtic Marine deal confirmed CONFIRMATION of the long-rumoured aquisition of manning specialist Celtic Marine by V Ships will be given in London on October 28. Tamil Tigers release seafarers TAMIL Tiger rebels have freed the master of a passenger ferry hijacked three years ago, together with two other seafarers and six soldiers. Sea-Land Orient to sell ACT stake SEA-Land Orient Terminals plans to sell part of its stake in Asia Container Terminals to New World Infrastructure. EU approves insurance takeover THE EU has approved the acquisition of Sedgwick by US insurance group Marsh & McLennan. Brazil feels heat on cabotage BRAZIL'S director of merchant marine has revealed that pressure to open Mercosur traffic to other flags is very strong. Chiquita cuts 3Q loss CHIQUITA Brands International, the US fruit company that also operates the Great White Fleet, has reduced its loss for the third quarter to $11m from $27m. Digital chart service to be launched next year THE first pilot digital chart service to provide comprehensive coverage of international shipping routes will be launched by the UK Hydrographic Office next year. Chinese yards call for bail out CHINA'S government has been urged to bail out the country's faltering shipbuilding industry, with tax exemptions and export subsidies. HK Ferry examines overseas operation HONG Kong Ferry Holdings is considering setting up its first overseas service after being invited to bid to operate ferries in the Philippines. India reviews secondhand purchase criteria INDIA'S Ministry of Surface Transport is reviewing the age criteria for acquisition of second-hand tonnage. Hijack master demands justice THE Australian master of the hijacked tanker Petro Ranger has urged his government to put pressure on Indonesia to bring the pirates to justice. Owners slam Tanjung Priok management INDONESIAN owners said yesterday that the long queue of vessels waiting to berth in Tanjung Priok was caused by lack of co-operation from the port authority. Russian crisis hits Sri Lankan tea exports SHIPMENTS of Ceylon tea took a dip in August and are expected to fall further as a result of the economic crisis in Russia, Sri Lanka's main market. MOL ups forecast MITSUI OSK Lines has announced that a series of cost cuts will help its 1998 profits to leap more than 30 per cent over previous predictions. 'Ship of shame' leaves Australia A GREEK owned oil tanker detained in Australia last week for 57 health and safety violations has been allowed to leave the country for major repairs.

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Eurotunnel va développer les services de commerce et de loisir Les premiers résultats de l'année 1998 confirment ceux de 1997. L'exploitation du tunnel se fait à nouveau de manière pleinement normale, et la confiance est de mise pour l'ensemble de l'année. Pour l'avenir, la confiance est même plus grande encore, la suppression des ventes hors taxes devant stimuler tant les trafics par le tunnel que les rentrées. Dans ce contexte, Eurotunnel a l'intention de développer davantage les activités périphériques à l'activité d'exploitation du tunnel proprement dite. C'est ce qu'a annoncé Georges-Christian Chazot, directeur général d'Eurotunnel lors d'une conférence de presse à Bruxelles. Début du lobbying aux Pays-Bas pour plus d'infrastructure Le parlement néerlandais ne discutera que le 7 décembre prochain du programme pluriannuel Infrastructure et Transport (PIT). Les réactions semblent pourtant indiquer que de nombreux politiciens et entrepreneurs ne partagent pas l'avis du premier ministre Wim Kok selon qui il s'agirait d'un 'paquet impressionnant' de décisions. Construction navale: le glas des Ateliers & Chantiers du Havre Les ministres français Dominique Strauss-Kahn (Economie-Finances) et Christian Pierret (Industrie) ont sonné officiellement le glas des ACH (Ateliers & Chantiers du Havre). L'arrêt de l'activité devant intervenir d'ici à l'an 2000. Mais les navires en construction ne seront-ils pas pris en otage par les salariés inquiets pour leur avenir? Face à l'abandon de la vocation construction, le gouvernement français entend que Le Havre se positionne comme l'un des principaux ports d'Europe du Nord pour la réparation navale.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

Transaction valued at $440 million

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

Shanghai

They distort fair competition - the Shanghai group denounces - and hinder the normal functioning of shipping

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

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NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

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

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

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