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March 24, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Local lifeboat repairer sets up Lankan venture
    Techno Fibre aims to build global network; Lankan venture will be its 9th overseas
  • PSA's Aden container terminal gets its first vessel calls
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France may phase out Concorde from 2007
    French carrier's 6 Concordes flying half empty and fleet becoming too costly to operate
  • United to suspend HK-Delhi-London service
  • Spanair to buy 45 Airbus planes worth US$2.2b
  • China halves airlines' annual payment to development fund
  • Delta completes tender offer for ASA
  • UK govt refuses to give in to truckers
  • Lufthansa's passenger traffic up
Features
  • Orders strain assembly lines
    World's No 2 commercial-jet maker finds it has trouble keeping up with boom in aircraft orders
Columns
  • Bad weather can no longer be an excuse for loss of a vessel

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Local lifeboat repairer sets up Lankan venture
    Techno Fibre aims to build global network; Lankan venture will be its 9th overseas
  • PSA's Aden container terminal gets its first vessel calls
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France may phase out Concorde from 2007
    French carrier's 6 Concordes flying half empty and fleet becoming too costly to operate
  • United to suspend HK-Delhi-London service
  • Spanair to buy 45 Airbus planes worth US$2.2b
  • China halves airlines' annual payment to development fund
  • Delta completes tender offer for ASA
  • UK govt refuses to give in to truckers
  • Lufthansa's passenger traffic up
Features
  • Orders strain assembly lines
    World's No 2 commercial-jet maker finds it has trouble keeping up with boom in aircraft orders
Columns
  • Bad weather can no longer be an excuse for loss of a vessel

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Local lifeboat repairer sets up Lankan venture
    Techno Fibre aims to build global network; Lankan venture will be its 9th overseas
  • PSA's Aden container terminal gets its first vessel calls
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France may phase out Concorde from 2007
    French carrier's 6 Concordes flying half empty and fleet becoming too costly to operate
  • United to suspend HK-Delhi-London service
  • Spanair to buy 45 Airbus planes worth US$2.2b
  • China halves airlines' annual payment to development fund
  • Delta completes tender offer for ASA
  • UK govt refuses to give in to truckers
  • Lufthansa's passenger traffic up
Features
  • Orders strain assembly lines
    World's No 2 commercial-jet maker finds it has trouble keeping up with boom in aircraft orders
Columns
  • Bad weather can no longer be an excuse for loss of a vessel

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Local lifeboat repairer sets up Lankan venture
    Techno Fibre aims to build global network; Lankan venture will be its 9th overseas
  • PSA's Aden container terminal gets its first vessel calls
  • Port shots
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France may phase out Concorde from 2007
    French carrier's 6 Concordes flying half empty and fleet becoming too costly to operate
  • United to suspend HK-Delhi-London service
  • Spanair to buy 45 Airbus planes worth US$2.2b
  • China halves airlines' annual payment to development fund
  • Delta completes tender offer for ASA
  • UK govt refuses to give in to truckers
  • Lufthansa's passenger traffic up
Features
  • Orders strain assembly lines
    World's No 2 commercial-jet maker finds it has trouble keeping up with boom in aircraft orders
Columns
  • Bad weather can no longer be an excuse for loss of a vessel

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 23, 1999
  • Outsourcing Toshiba semiconductors DHL and Caterpillar
  • Protest against tax in London
  • New warehouse UPS Logistics
  • Varig to downsize to cope with currency crisis
  • Northwest Airlines names 3 vice presidents
  • After suspension TNT Post price down
  • 'Suppliers just not interested in delivery of locomotives to competition'

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Two Transpacific Conferences to Cease Operations
  • Pan Ocean to Open Japan/South China Service
  • Unions Raise Opposition to Pending Defense Bills
  • PSA's Aden Box Terminal Launches Operations

urgente online pressweb site
MARCH 23, 1999
  • Nacex.S amplía a Granada la recogida y entrega en el mismo día
  • Trasmediterránea aumenta servicios entre Almería y Melilla por Semana Santa
  • Chronopost nombra a un hombre de Correos y Telégrafos
  • Deutsche Post y Danzas compran ETD a Royal Nedlloyd
  • El responsable de Transporte de EE.UU., Rodney Slater, de visita en Europa
  • Lan Perú, dispuesta para sustituir a Aeroperú
  • Adjudicadas las obras de mejora en la línea Zaragoza-Alsasua
  • Evaluación de costes de la variante Norte-Noroeste de Madrid

Exim Indiaweb site
  • TAMP to review decision on cargo charges
  • 8 global majors in fray to build Rajiv Gandhi box terminal
  • SCI to buy 7 large tankers
  • CMS Transphere (I) opens Vadodara office
  • German trade captain enumerates investment scope at Exim Club meet
  • Excise Dept waives waiting time for Modvat dealers
  • FAO sees lower global rice trade in 1999
  • Shoe industry gets recognition
  • EPB allows new facilities to EOUs
  • Importers sign MoU with Pulse Canada
  • Move to expand Trichy runway
  • 'Indo-Canadian partnerships can act as conduit to US market'
  • Impressive show by readymade garment exporters
  • Long Beach Container Terminal bags 'Best Container Terminal Operator' award
  • Core group on LNG suggests integrated supply network
  • India to urge EU to retain GSP
  • Uptrend in exports
  • India remains China's top trading partner in South Asia
  • Sales tax hike, levy on corporate tax may spark industrial exodus: AIAI chief
  • CSL lays keel for 5th KPT tug

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • P&O to sell property businesses for '2bn
    P&O yesterday unveiled a dramatic restructuring which will see the group consolidate around maritime activities and sell its property businesses for around '2bn ($3.22bn).
  • Carriers told to end price fixing
    Ocean carriers must abandon collective price fixing and antitrust immunity if they are to regain the trust of their customers, a prominent Swedish shipper warned yesterday in London.
  • International Group clampdown
    The International Group of P&I Clubs is extending the assurances which a club leaving the group must provide to cover its share of future liabilities under the arrangements whereby members of the International Group share third-party liability claims.
  • Buenos Aires lines up cruises for ecotourists
    NEW cruises among the whales and glaciers off Argentina's coast are expected to be announced this year as part of advanced plans by international cruise lines and the port authority of Buenos Aires.
  • A long legacy
    THE Exxon Valdez grounded because of a navigational error, the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation reminded us some years ago, going on to point out that almost all of the legislative changes this accident had produced were related to everything other than navigation.
  • How many more spills are waiting to happen?
    IT was an accident waiting to happen, and many more such lie ahead. That has always been the environmentalists' verdict on the Exxon Valdez disaster. On the 10th anniversary, they are restating it with fervour.
  • Buenos Aires fees blow for carriers
    SHIPPING lines in Buenos Aires have lost their bid to continue collecting terminal handling charges directly from shippers.
  • Last chance summit for duty-frees
    The fate of the European duty-free industry hangs in the balance this morning as European Union heads of state start a two-day summit meeting in Berlin, writes David Mott.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 23, 1999
  • P&O to focus on cruises, ferries and ports
  • Cyclone Vance devastates Western Australia
  • Bombay High oilfield reported ablaze
  • US bunker companies consolidate
  • Port head 'warned about removing MUA'
  • Emeraude acquires Elba Express ferry
  • Vietnamese yard nears completion
  • Co-ordination centre set up for Manila spill
  • Gorthon Lines appoints new head
  • Australian gas producers form consortium
  • Brokers urged to become proactive
  • Eight shortlisted for Cochin
  • Coeclerici assesses bulker pool growth
  • EC probes Italian ferry subsidies
  • MSC sets up direct links to Novorossiysk
  • Cosco denies contract signed for boxships
  • Smit places four tug order at Damen
  • Hapag-Lloyd's Europa to sail from Hamburg

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs offers faster link to boost ACS
  • European shippers are unfazed by cargo carrier consolidations
  • Clinton asks waiver of 'made in US' ship requirements to move food aid
  • APL Ltd. loses battle of boxes to Stoughton
  • Larry Sur stepping down at Schneider Logistics
  • Brazilian paper lashes out at ship lines' higher rates
  • China cuts airlines' costs after ordering a return to profit
  • Deere, Case sign deals to supply Russia with farm equipment
  • DOT proposes revoking Kiwi International's operating certificate
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics expands European operations
  • CF creates a European division for its Prime Time Air and Ocean services
  • Commerce Dept. says steelmakers in six countries dumped product
  • Hoffa takes the reins and a new era begins at the Teamsters
  • Transit Group makes third acquisition in 1999, buying truckload hauler Kat Inc.
Transportation
  • FedEx selects Intershop to be e-commerce partner in Asia
  • BNSF asks shippers to RSVP for reservations
  • Germans moving to standardize logistics process
  • UP, Conrail trains collide near Amtrak's fatal mishap
  • Yellow rolls out service program
  • Cargo airline to serve London, New York
Maritime
  • Hercules would envy the experts who move in huge cargo circles
  • Small Brazilian line gets funds to order 2 container ships
  • Containership market report

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs offers faster link to boost ACS
  • European shippers are unfazed by cargo carrier consolidations
  • Clinton asks waiver of 'made in US' ship requirements to move food aid
  • APL Ltd. loses battle of boxes to Stoughton
  • Larry Sur stepping down at Schneider Logistics
  • Brazilian paper lashes out at ship lines' higher rates
  • China cuts airlines' costs after ordering a return to profit
  • Deere, Case sign deals to supply Russia with farm equipment
  • DOT proposes revoking Kiwi International's operating certificate
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics expands European operations
  • CF creates a European division for its Prime Time Air and Ocean services
  • Commerce Dept. says steelmakers in six countries dumped product
  • Hoffa takes the reins and a new era begins at the Teamsters
  • Transit Group makes third acquisition in 1999, buying truckload hauler Kat Inc.
Transportation
  • FedEx selects Intershop to be e-commerce partner in Asia
  • BNSF asks shippers to RSVP for reservations
  • Germans moving to standardize logistics process
  • UP, Conrail trains collide near Amtrak's fatal mishap
  • Yellow rolls out service program
  • Cargo airline to serve London, New York
Maritime
  • Hercules would envy the experts who move in huge cargo circles
  • Small Brazilian line gets funds to order 2 container ships
  • Containership market report

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Customs offers faster link to boost ACS
  • European shippers are unfazed by cargo carrier consolidations
  • Clinton asks waiver of 'made in US' ship requirements to move food aid
  • APL Ltd. loses battle of boxes to Stoughton
  • Larry Sur stepping down at Schneider Logistics
  • Brazilian paper lashes out at ship lines' higher rates
  • China cuts airlines' costs after ordering a return to profit
  • Deere, Case sign deals to supply Russia with farm equipment
  • DOT proposes revoking Kiwi International's operating certificate
  • UPS Worldwide Logistics expands European operations
  • CF creates a European division for its Prime Time Air and Ocean services
  • Commerce Dept. says steelmakers in six countries dumped product
  • Hoffa takes the reins and a new era begins at the Teamsters
  • Transit Group makes third acquisition in 1999, buying truckload hauler Kat Inc.
Transportation
  • FedEx selects Intershop to be e-commerce partner in Asia
  • BNSF asks shippers to RSVP for reservations
  • Germans moving to standardize logistics process
  • UP, Conrail trains collide near Amtrak's fatal mishap
  • Yellow rolls out service program
  • Cargo airline to serve London, New York
Maritime
  • Hercules would envy the experts who move in huge cargo circles
  • Small Brazilian line gets funds to order 2 container ships
  • Containership market report

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
MARCH 23, 1999
  • CSX confirme la scission de Sea-Land
    La direction du groupe CSX a confirmé que sa filiale Sea-Land serait scindée en trois divisions distinctes dès la mi-99. Trois compagnies seront créées, dotées chacune d'une situation financière propre. Ces entités, qui seront autant de centres de profit, se présenteront comme suit: une société d'armement assurant les services containérisés internationaux, une société pour l'exploitation des terminaux et une société pour les trafics domestiques. Ces trois sociétés auront leur quartier général à Charlotte, en Caroline du Nord.
  • La branche Overseas de Géodis s'oriente vers la logistique
    Selon Alain Poinssot, président du Groupe français Géodis, un grand prestataire en commission de transport (expéditeur) doit prendre aujourd'hui "le virage logistique" afin de répondre aux attentes des clients. Un défi que la Branche Overseas du Groupe devra relever en 1999. Des désinvestissements sont à l'ordre du jour pour les métiers exercés dans les ports. Parallèlement, il pourrait y avoir des acquisitions en logistique et en messagerie.
  • Procter & Gamble construit un EDC à Malines
    Le producteur américain Procter & Gamble a décidé de concentrer la distribution nord-européenne de ses produits à Malines. Dans ce contexte P&G construit, à côté de ses usines existantes, un centre de distribution d'où les produits locaux et nord-européens seront redistribués vers différentes destinations au monde. Pour le marché sud-européen, la distribution a été concentrée en Espagne. Le Royaume-Uni dispose à son tour de son propre centre de distribution.
  • La coopération Katoen Natie/ Targor pourrait s'étendre à l'Espagne et l'Arabie saoudite
    Le groupe anversois Katoen Natie (KTN) se lance dans le secteur de la construction d'usines. Il s'agit d'une première dans l'histoire du groupe. Comme nous l'annoncions dans notre dernière édition, l'entreprise anversoise va en effet construire une usine compound à Wilton, une commune située au sud-est de Middlesbrough, pour compte du producteur de polypropylène Targor. La coopération pourrait être étendue à d'autres pays à l'avenir.

Marine Linkweb site
MARCH 23, 1999
  • Tax Move Will Bring 50 P&O Ships To U.K. Flag
    P&O will reportedly bring back 50 ships to the U.K. flag if the government introduced a tonnage tax aimed at stabilizing longer term arrangements for shipping companies.
  • P&O Shares Surge On Grand Disposal Plan
    Shares in Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. reportedly surged eight percent after the group announced plans to quit property, construction and exhibitions to concentrate on its seaborne heritage.
  • Shanghai-Taiwan Container Service Inaugurated
    China Ocean Shipping Agency Shanghai and Taiwan's Nan Tai Enterprises have reportedly inaugurated a container shipping service between Shanghai and Taiwan via Hong Kong.
  • France, Italy, Britain Try To Salvage Frigate Plan
    French, British and Italian defense ministers met at a military base near Paris to try to salvage the multi-billion-dollar Horizon frigate project, threatened by a dispute over how to share out the work.
  • Tanker Worries Persist On Alaska Spill Anniversary
    Alaska marks the 10th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez spill this week with the danger of a repeat oil disaster greatly reduced, but some environmentalists believe the risk is still too high.
  • Endurance The Test Of OPEC's Winning Formula
    OPEC's bold new output deal sets it firmly on course for an oil price recovery but the plan reportedly could quickly unravel if the cartel falls prey to familiar temptations and cheats on supply limits.
  • ABB, Alstom Grab Global Lead In Power Deal
    European engineering groups Asea Brown Boveri and Alstom reportedly forged an $11 billion power-generation giant, grabbing the global lead from General Electric Co. of the U.S.
  • Total In Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Find
    French oil group Total reportedly made a "first, very promising" discovery on Mississippi Canyon Block 942 in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Is The Annual Report Heading For The Bin?
    After a century and a half of loyal service, the days of the traditional annual company report may be numbered.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
PORTS
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
PORTS
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
SAFETY & SECURITY
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
SHIPPING
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
PORTS
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
ASSOCIATIONS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
ASSOCIATIONS
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
SEAFARERS
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
INDUSTRY
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
SHIPPING
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
SEAFARERS
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
PORTS
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
PORTS
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
PORTS
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
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
Trieste
It was signed by the Port System Authority of the Adriatic Sea and by Autostrade Alto Adriatico
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
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
INSURANCE
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
LOGISTICS
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
SHIPPING
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
ASSOCIATIONS
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
INFRASTRUCTURE
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPPING
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
PORTS
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
SHIPPING
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
SAFETY & SECURITY
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
SHIPPING
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
MARINAS
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
COMPANIES
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
PORTS
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
PORTS
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
PORTS
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
PORTS
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
SAILING LIST
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ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
PORTS
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
PORTS
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
LAW
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
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
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
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
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order for eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
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
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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
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
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
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
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.
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
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
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