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June 3, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipbroking faces reduced role in weak market
    Consultancy will be main focus of business in future: Fearnleys
  • Freight trapped on Danube re-routed
  • HK considers 3rd cruise terminal
  • Litton may sweeten takeover offer for Newport News
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay turns to foreign rivals as pilots threaten strike
    Growing anger from public and tourism industry at disruption
  • Row may cost more than savings from pay cuts
  • Seven international consortiums bid for Panmanian airport
  • Aeroflot coping with economic crisis
  • American Airlines to raise flight attendants' salaries
  • BAA profits up 7.5% to £516m
  • Taipei hopeful about bullet train project
Features
  • Shipowners warn of disaster
    Piracy in S-E Asian seas has become more frequent and violent after naval patrols were cut following the slump
Columns
  • A cheap deal may turn out to be costly in the long run

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipbroking faces reduced role in weak market
    Consultancy will be main focus of business in future: Fearnleys
  • Freight trapped on Danube re-routed
  • HK considers 3rd cruise terminal
  • Litton may sweeten takeover offer for Newport News
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay turns to foreign rivals as pilots threaten strike
    Growing anger from public and tourism industry at disruption
  • Row may cost more than savings from pay cuts
  • Seven international consortiums bid for Panmanian airport
  • Aeroflot coping with economic crisis
  • American Airlines to raise flight attendants' salaries
  • BAA profits up 7.5% to £516m
  • Taipei hopeful about bullet train project
Features
  • Shipowners warn of disaster
    Piracy in S-E Asian seas has become more frequent and violent after naval patrols were cut following the slump
Columns
  • A cheap deal may turn out to be costly in the long run

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipbroking faces reduced role in weak market
    Consultancy will be main focus of business in future: Fearnleys
  • Freight trapped on Danube re-routed
  • HK considers 3rd cruise terminal
  • Litton may sweeten takeover offer for Newport News
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay turns to foreign rivals as pilots threaten strike
    Growing anger from public and tourism industry at disruption
  • Row may cost more than savings from pay cuts
  • Seven international consortiums bid for Panmanian airport
  • Aeroflot coping with economic crisis
  • American Airlines to raise flight attendants' salaries
  • BAA profits up 7.5% to £516m
  • Taipei hopeful about bullet train project
Features
  • Shipowners warn of disaster
    Piracy in S-E Asian seas has become more frequent and violent after naval patrols were cut following the slump
Columns
  • A cheap deal may turn out to be costly in the long run

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipbroking faces reduced role in weak market
    Consultancy will be main focus of business in future: Fearnleys
  • Freight trapped on Danube re-routed
  • HK considers 3rd cruise terminal
  • Litton may sweeten takeover offer for Newport News
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay turns to foreign rivals as pilots threaten strike
    Growing anger from public and tourism industry at disruption
  • Row may cost more than savings from pay cuts
  • Seven international consortiums bid for Panmanian airport
  • Aeroflot coping with economic crisis
  • American Airlines to raise flight attendants' salaries
  • BAA profits up 7.5% to £516m
  • Taipei hopeful about bullet train project
Features
  • Shipowners warn of disaster
    Piracy in S-E Asian seas has become more frequent and violent after naval patrols were cut following the slump
Columns
  • A cheap deal may turn out to be costly in the long run

Sched Netweb site
  • FEFC adopts rate restorations
  • Cosco opens new service
  • China's US exports drop
  • Japan's Sino trade soars
  • PSA wins innovation award
  • ISA finalises Web service

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 2, 1999
  • Transport by Zeppelin possibly rehabilitated
  • Mitsui OSK profit down in line with forecast
  • Rates down on the Atlantic
  • Skynet acquired Pony Express
  • Store-Ship opened in Rotterdam
  • Tunnel safety 'bad'

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • MEDFEC to Follow Suite with FEFC's Rate Hike Move
  • US House Panel to Explore User Fee Proposal
  • Belgian Strike Affects Cross-Border Transportation

urgente online pressweb site
  • Aena constituye los aeropuertos en unidades de negocio
  • La ZFC ayuda a financiar inversiones en la Red Iberoamericana de Recintos Fiscales
  • Alsa lidera el grupo Alianza Bus para la compra de Enatcar
  • Avis le compra PHH a Cendant
  • UPS, en el certamen "Transport 99" de Munich

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Panel raps commerce ministry for poor export show
    The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has said that the country's export performance in the recent period is "depressing" and the "alibi" that the foreign trade setback is the fallout of the economic catastrophe that has overtaken the erstwhile East Asian tigers fails to be "sufficiently convincing".
  • NYK's net income soars by 58 per cent in 1998-99
  • ICD-Pithampur posts record exports and overall traffic in May
  • Cotton export ban may go: Rana
  • New int'l airport demanded
  • High-power team for ITME '99 in Paris
  • ICMF makes out case against free export of cotton
  • Assocham urges government to float project-specific bonds
  • India negotiating long-term crude deal with Nigeria
  • MMTC allowed C&F imports
  • Exports move up by 2.09 per cent in April
  • WTO will help strengthen trade among nations, says DG-IIFT
  • Fair deal for capital goods producing units
  • Commerce Minister to meet NE States' CMs to discuss export boost steps
  • KLM's Bangalore office to focus on perishables
  • CSL bags order for passenger vessel
  • Customs duty on oilseeds, edible oils under review

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 2, 1999
  • Venezuelan oil sector pays high price for cuts
  • Extreme product shortages in St. Petersburg
  • Price rebound expected after big bear Tuesday
  • New bunkering service offshore Belgium commencing soon

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 2, 1999
  • J. Erik Hvide steps down from top spot at Hvide Marine
    Hvide Marine Incorporated today announced the election of Jean Fitzgerald as chairman, president and CEO. Fitzgerald replaces J. Erik Hvide, who is stepping down from these positions for "personal reasons" but who will remain a member of the company's board. Fitzgerald's election is effective immediately.
  • Halter Marine and Friede Goldman to merge
    It's official. Friede Goldman International Inc. ("Friede Goldman") (NYSE: FGI - news) and Halter Marine Group, Inc. ("Halter") (AMEX: HLX - news) yesterday announced the signing of a definitive agreement to enter into what they call a "strategic combination."

Port Development International (PDI)web site
MAY, 1999
Lead News
  • And Finally... New York Wins Maesrk/Sea-Land
  • New Reach Stackers From Fantuzzi Reggiane
  • Petersburg Addition
  • NACCO in Nissan Forklift Deal
  • Contracts Cascade
  • Clyde Consolidation
  • News In Brief
Port and terminal News
  • Malaysian Acquisition
  • New Terminal for Chittagong
  • Portnet Partial Sell Off Possible
  • Joint Rail Link For India
  • New Egyptian Terminal
  • Chinese Insurance
  • New Inland Port For China
  • Valid Redundancy
  • Iran-Slovenia Link
  • PSA Corp Ready For Listing
  • Seattle To Sell Rated Revenue Bonds
  • Traffic Down In Klaipeda ...
  • ... and in Liepaja
  • CSPL in Saxon Deal
  • Moroccan Loan
Technology News
  • ABP Picks A Pilot For Humber
  • CNS Sets The Pace
  • Bobcat Loader Order
  • Jebel Yell For Bouys
  • Romanian Hydro Buy
  • Electruck Gets Control
  • Irish Breakthrough For Liebherr Giant Handler

Port Development International (PDI)web site
MAY, 1999
Lead News
  • And Finally... New York Wins Maesrk/Sea-Land
  • New Reach Stackers From Fantuzzi Reggiane
  • Petersburg Addition
  • NACCO in Nissan Forklift Deal
  • Contracts Cascade
  • Clyde Consolidation
  • News In Brief
Port and terminal News
  • Malaysian Acquisition
  • New Terminal for Chittagong
  • Portnet Partial Sell Off Possible
  • Joint Rail Link For India
  • New Egyptian Terminal
  • Chinese Insurance
  • New Inland Port For China
  • Valid Redundancy
  • Iran-Slovenia Link
  • PSA Corp Ready For Listing
  • Seattle To Sell Rated Revenue Bonds
  • Traffic Down In Klaipeda ...
  • ... and in Liepaja
  • CSPL in Saxon Deal
  • Moroccan Loan
Technology News
  • ABP Picks A Pilot For Humber
  • CNS Sets The Pace
  • Bobcat Loader Order
  • Jebel Yell For Bouys
  • Romanian Hydro Buy
  • Electruck Gets Control
  • Irish Breakthrough For Liebherr Giant Handler

Port Development International (PDI)web site
MAY, 1999
Lead News
  • And Finally... New York Wins Maesrk/Sea-Land
  • New Reach Stackers From Fantuzzi Reggiane
  • Petersburg Addition
  • NACCO in Nissan Forklift Deal
  • Contracts Cascade
  • Clyde Consolidation
  • News In Brief
Port and terminal News
  • Malaysian Acquisition
  • New Terminal for Chittagong
  • Portnet Partial Sell Off Possible
  • Joint Rail Link For India
  • New Egyptian Terminal
  • Chinese Insurance
  • New Inland Port For China
  • Valid Redundancy
  • Iran-Slovenia Link
  • PSA Corp Ready For Listing
  • Seattle To Sell Rated Revenue Bonds
  • Traffic Down In Klaipeda ...
  • ... and in Liepaja
  • CSPL in Saxon Deal
  • Moroccan Loan
Technology News
  • ABP Picks A Pilot For Humber
  • CNS Sets The Pace
  • Bobcat Loader Order
  • Jebel Yell For Bouys
  • Romanian Hydro Buy
  • Electruck Gets Control
  • Irish Breakthrough For Liebherr Giant Handler

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Safren to fight debt allegation
    SAFREN has strongly denied allegations that its subsidiary South African Marine Corporation, formerly known as Safmarine, is unable to meet its obligations to creditors.
  • Voting starts in South Africa's second election
    A voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Nyanga township near Cape Town yesterday as voting in South Africa's second democratic election got off to a peaceful start. In contrast with the violence that marred the 1994 poll, voting went smoothly in most of the 14,650 polling stations. President Nelson Mandela is stepping down, but his nominated successor, Thabo Mbeki, is expected to win by a landslide.
  • US restates its yard aid stance
    The US government has reaffirmed its "strong commitment" to the ratification of the OECD agreement to eliminate shipbuilding subsidies.
  • Gibraltar to become captive domicile
    GIBRALTAR is set to become the latest captive insurance domicile to offer owners the chance to create protected cell companies.
  • Moby seals Daewoo ferries deal
    ITALIAN ferry company Moby Lines has sealed a deal to build a pair of 2,000 passenger conventional cruise ferries at South Korea's Daewoo Heavy Industries.
  • Valletta aims for leading role
    A MALTESE-led consortium has formally submitted a development application to build a cruise terminal in Valletta harbour and make Malta one of the leading cruiseship home ports in the Mediterranean.
  • Safmarine step to freeze bank accounts spurred NASC demise
    A legal dispute over the grounding of a vessel in 1991 has emerged as the principal reason behind the collapse of Taiwanese chartering concern National Shipping Agency Corporation.
  • DSR-Senator in plea over fine
    GERMAN carrier DSR-Senator is awaiting a court ruling on whether it must supply a bank guarantee to the European Commission to cover a fine imposed for anti-trust breaches.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 2, 1999
  • Moby signs newbuildings order with Daewoo
  • Avondale accepts new Litton offer
  • Safmarine faces winding up application
  • Greek owners and officers arrested over drugs
  • Dutch interest in Kværner Govan still active
  • Mærsk, SCL add to Europe-S. America service
  • Batistello denies too many hub ports in Med
  • Bremerhaven cruise plans move forward
  • North Korea allows Hyundai to call
  • LR issues Y2K guidelines
  • Old spice route to be containerised
  • Adani seeks partner for container port
  • Brazilian trade surplus comes from lower imports
  • Kra isthmus project tabled again
  • Dry indices slow their rate of fall

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Fear of audits prompt companies to reorganize
  • Customs to test ACS crash
  • FMC investigation worries officials
  • Consultants find niche as Customs gets tough
  • FMC lawyers urge rejection of petition to disquality commissioner
  • Hewlett-Packard signs two-year logistics contract with UPS Worldwide
  • CNA combines marine insurance operations under CNA Maritime
  • 3M gives BAX Global two year contract extension
  • American Freightways opens a new terminal in Charlotte
  • DAMG Aviation Group and British Airways' Speedwing unit form alliance
  • Wayne Lovett named secretary of Mercury Air Group
  • Austria shippers re-routing Danube River freight
Transportation
  • Day one of merger: on track to success
  • Shippers laud 'blues' as flow of goods quickens
  • Railways bid for toxic cargo
  • Government reschedules sales of short-line railroads
  • Strike forces Cathay to cancel flights
  • CMA-CGM chief gets OK to return to work
  • Monterrey intermodal facility delayed
  • Union, trucking companies say tentative settlement reached
Maritime
  • Chile's CSAV acquires Montemar
  • Spill oil and the whole world knows
  • Scrapping surges but capacity remains high
  • TV show to feature P&O
  • Avondale says it's ready to accept Litton offer
  • Transmarine continues expansion in Mexico with Tampico office
  • Government, owners at odds over plans to modernize, expand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Fear of audits prompt companies to reorganize
  • Customs to test ACS crash
  • FMC investigation worries officials
  • Consultants find niche as Customs gets tough
  • FMC lawyers urge rejection of petition to disquality commissioner
  • Hewlett-Packard signs two-year logistics contract with UPS Worldwide
  • CNA combines marine insurance operations under CNA Maritime
  • 3M gives BAX Global two year contract extension
  • American Freightways opens a new terminal in Charlotte
  • DAMG Aviation Group and British Airways' Speedwing unit form alliance
  • Wayne Lovett named secretary of Mercury Air Group
  • Austria shippers re-routing Danube River freight
Transportation
  • Day one of merger: on track to success
  • Shippers laud 'blues' as flow of goods quickens
  • Railways bid for toxic cargo
  • Government reschedules sales of short-line railroads
  • Strike forces Cathay to cancel flights
  • CMA-CGM chief gets OK to return to work
  • Monterrey intermodal facility delayed
  • Union, trucking companies say tentative settlement reached
Maritime
  • Chile's CSAV acquires Montemar
  • Spill oil and the whole world knows
  • Scrapping surges but capacity remains high
  • TV show to feature P&O
  • Avondale says it's ready to accept Litton offer
  • Transmarine continues expansion in Mexico with Tampico office
  • Government, owners at odds over plans to modernize, expand

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Fear of audits prompt companies to reorganize
  • Customs to test ACS crash
  • FMC investigation worries officials
  • Consultants find niche as Customs gets tough
  • FMC lawyers urge rejection of petition to disquality commissioner
  • Hewlett-Packard signs two-year logistics contract with UPS Worldwide
  • CNA combines marine insurance operations under CNA Maritime
  • 3M gives BAX Global two year contract extension
  • American Freightways opens a new terminal in Charlotte
  • DAMG Aviation Group and British Airways' Speedwing unit form alliance
  • Wayne Lovett named secretary of Mercury Air Group
  • Austria shippers re-routing Danube River freight
Transportation
  • Day one of merger: on track to success
  • Shippers laud 'blues' as flow of goods quickens
  • Railways bid for toxic cargo
  • Government reschedules sales of short-line railroads
  • Strike forces Cathay to cancel flights
  • CMA-CGM chief gets OK to return to work
  • Monterrey intermodal facility delayed
  • Union, trucking companies say tentative settlement reached
Maritime
  • Chile's CSAV acquires Montemar
  • Spill oil and the whole world knows
  • Scrapping surges but capacity remains high
  • TV show to feature P&O
  • Avondale says it's ready to accept Litton offer
  • Transmarine continues expansion in Mexico with Tampico office
  • Government, owners at odds over plans to modernize, expand

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Un médiateur a été nommé dans le conflit du transport routier
    La ministre de l'Emploi et du Travail Miet Smet a nommé un médiateur social dans le conflit du transport routier en Belgique. Il s'agit d'André de Gieter, président faisant fonction du comité paritaire du transport. Cette nomination intervient alors que le conflit est encore toujours dans l'impasse. Les syndicats poursuivent leurs actions. Ce jeudi, les cibles sont le port d'Anvers et Garocentre à Houdeng-Goegnies en Wallonie.
  • Le remorquage européen dans l'expectative...
    Les représentants d'une trentaine d'entreprises de remorquage séjournent actuellement dans un grand hôtel anversois à l'occasion de la réunion annuelle de l'ETA (European Tugowners Association), qui se tient jusqu'au 4 juin.
  • CSAV a pris le contrôle de Montemar via une joint-venture
    L'armement Companhia SudAmericana de Vapores (CSAV) vient de prendre une participation majoritaire dans l'armement uruguayen Montemar. Cette initiative survient quelques mois après que la même CSAV ait repris l'armement brésilien Grupo Libra Navegacao et le service de Ivaran entre l'Europe et l'Amérique du Sud.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
TRUCKING
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
SHIPPING
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
SHIPYARDS
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
CRUISES
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
COMPANIES
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
LEGISLATION
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
TRADE
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
NEWS
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
PORTS
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
NEWS
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
NEWS
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
SHIPPING
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
PIRACY
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
TRANSPORTATION
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
NEWS
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
SHIPPING
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
CRUISES
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
CUSTOMS
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
PORTS
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
PORTS
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
CUSTOMS
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
SHIPYARDS
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
SHIPYARDS
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
TRADE
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
SEAFARERS
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
PORTS
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
CRUISES
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
SHIPPING
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
TRADE
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
COMPANIES
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
CRUISES
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
LOGISTICS
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
LEGISLATION
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
PORTS
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
LOGISTICS
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
PORTS
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
PORTS
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
JOBS
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
MOURNING
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
PORTS
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
LOGISTICS
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
PORTS
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
PORTS
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
PORTS
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
SHIPYARDS
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
COMPANIES
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
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