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May 28, 1999
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore to maintain share of global repair market
    But margins will come under pressure with competition from lower-cost shipyards
  • Sun Vista insurers dispute KL order to remove wreck
  • HK register to penalise owners of substandard ships
Air and Land Transport
  • E-commerce will spur industry growth
    Strategic alliances between postal and express operators the other drivingforce: survey
  • AirTran calls for anti-trust probe of Delta Air Lines
  • JAS may cut more domestic flights
  • US safety board urges changes for MD-11 autopilot
  • Cargo a lever for open skies: US official
  • China's first high-speed train rolls off production line
Features
  • Push for quality intensifies
    Various authorities are promoting a responsible attitude towards self-regulation by the maritime sector as a whole
Columns
  • Iran Armanat case: important implications for shipowners

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore to maintain share of global repair market
    But margins will come under pressure with competition from lower-cost shipyards
  • Sun Vista insurers dispute KL order to remove wreck
  • HK register to penalise owners of substandard ships
Air and Land Transport
  • E-commerce will spur industry growth
    Strategic alliances between postal and express operators the other drivingforce: survey
  • AirTran calls for anti-trust probe of Delta Air Lines
  • JAS may cut more domestic flights
  • US safety board urges changes for MD-11 autopilot
  • Cargo a lever for open skies: US official
  • China's first high-speed train rolls off production line
Features
  • Push for quality intensifies
    Various authorities are promoting a responsible attitude towards self-regulation by the maritime sector as a whole
Columns
  • Iran Armanat case: important implications for shipowners

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore to maintain share of global repair market
    But margins will come under pressure with competition from lower-cost shipyards
  • Sun Vista insurers dispute KL order to remove wreck
  • HK register to penalise owners of substandard ships
Air and Land Transport
  • E-commerce will spur industry growth
    Strategic alliances between postal and express operators the other drivingforce: survey
  • AirTran calls for anti-trust probe of Delta Air Lines
  • JAS may cut more domestic flights
  • US safety board urges changes for MD-11 autopilot
  • Cargo a lever for open skies: US official
  • China's first high-speed train rolls off production line
Features
  • Push for quality intensifies
    Various authorities are promoting a responsible attitude towards self-regulation by the maritime sector as a whole
Columns
  • Iran Armanat case: important implications for shipowners

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore to maintain share of global repair market
    But margins will come under pressure with competition from lower-cost shipyards
  • Sun Vista insurers dispute KL order to remove wreck
  • HK register to penalise owners of substandard ships
Air and Land Transport
  • E-commerce will spur industry growth
    Strategic alliances between postal and express operators the other drivingforce: survey
  • AirTran calls for anti-trust probe of Delta Air Lines
  • JAS may cut more domestic flights
  • US safety board urges changes for MD-11 autopilot
  • Cargo a lever for open skies: US official
  • China's first high-speed train rolls off production line
Features
  • Push for quality intensifies
    Various authorities are promoting a responsible attitude towards self-regulation by the maritime sector as a whole
Columns
  • Iran Armanat case: important implications for shipowners

Sched Netweb site
  • GSI shipbuilder gets busy with global orders
  • Small-lot shippers receive the Nittsu treatment
  • Fesco expands Pac service
  • Xi'an goods yard enters new phase of development
  • Maersk halts FlexCon service
  • Contship shuffles top team
  • BNSF restructure to scythe 1,400 from job ranks
  • ESC, EC consider Taca options
  • Carriers adjust ECSA service
  • Norasia steps lightly into Asia
  • CN wins new contract
  • United plans daily, direct Denver-London route
  • Copa goes for Boeing dozen
  • World of problems for Harris
  • Miami set for new cargo centre
  • BA profit/revenue as expected
  • Emery Worldwide wins Manufacturers' contract
  • Evergreen and Hyundai snare Toyota contract
  • Railway union wins approval
  • US Customs nears ACE funding

Cargowebweb site
MAY 27, 1999
  • Row about Flanders Container Terminal
  • Akai centralises European distribution in Antwerp
  • Another rail shuttle comes to grief
  • Rabobank disposes of transport
  • H.T. Holland Terminals doubles capacity
  • Highest appreciation for Lufthansa web site

Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerceweb site
  • Nittsu to Commence Consolidation Service to Dubai
  • Yangming Launches Ninth Service on Pacific Trades
  • ECL Reports 64% Profit Decline for FY1998
  • STB Formally Approves CN/IC Merger

urgente online pressweb site
  • Comienza la huelga del transporte discrecional en Baleares
  • Manifestación marina contra los depósitos de combustible en Arousa
  • Recargo ecológico en el impuesto de circulación de Madrid
  • El transporte de mercancías peligrosas
  • El Peugeot 206, "Mejor coche del año" en Francia
  • TACV vuela de Las Palmas a Cabo Verde

Marine Logweb site
MAY 26, 1999
  • B.C. Ferries launches second cat ... but faces future vessel shortage
    B.C.'s second fast ferry has been launched by Premier Glen Clark and Gordon Wilson, minister responsible for B.C. Ferry Corporation--with little public reference to the problems that have plagued the program. Meantime, B.C. Liberals have made public a report showing that the corporation's shipbuilding program is way behind schedule
  • Kvaerner exit decision "a couple of months away"
    ... and Marti Saarikangas has still to make an offer
  • Cal Dive completes fast track field development for Santa Fe Snyder

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Solo Gioia Tauro e La Spezia sfuggono alla crisi di traffico
    La recessione si abbatte sul sistema portuale
  • Da settembre pronte le polizze di Axa
  • Sardinia Ferries attacca Tirrenia

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Taiwanese charterer in 'financial difficulties'
    A prominent Taiwanese dry bulk charterer National Shipping Agency Corporation is in financial difficulties and redelivering ships ahead of schedule, according to reports in the London market, write Tony Gray and Emily Redding.
  • Clubs set to form first supermutual
    Two of the strongest P&I clubs within the International Group - the Standard Club and the Britannia Club - could join forces to create the industry's first marine supermutual, following a preliminary agreement between their management companies to merge.
  • Moody's lowers Global Ocean Carriers rating
    The rating on Global Ocean Carriers' junk bonds has been downgraded due to concern about the outcome of the dry cargo operator's restructuring strategy.
  • Finnlines hit by decline in Russian transit traffic
    FINNLINES' profits before taxes was E18.8m ($20m) in the first fourmonths of this year compared with E109.3m in 1998.
  • Dockwise delivery
    Dockwise, the Belgian heavy transport firm has successfully delivered a power barge newbuilding from her builders in Singapore to the Indian subcontinent. Built at Singmarine for Wartsila NSD, the 9,500 ton floating power plant was transported to Chittagong in Bangladesh, from where it will be towed up-river towards Haripur. Dockwise's heavy transport carrier Tern completed the transportation of the cargo, which included a support barge, in a period of five days.
  • Operators hold back from the urge to merge
    OPERATORS in the chemical tanker trades are holding back from the merger mania sweeping other sections of the maritime and oil complex - and are even being super-cautious over entering pooling arrangements.
  • OTAL annual results
    OTAL has taken delivery of its first new building and reported improved annual results. Kindia is the first of two 1,600 teu containerships being built for the group by South Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries. The West African shipping group, based in London, revealed it had made record pre-tax profits of $6.34m in 1998, up from $2.2m a year earlier, as turnover reached $148m from $131m. OTAL's Bob Bains said the developments were a testament to the group's strength in its specialist trades.
  • India in Rs30bn plan for new container berths
    THE Mumbai Port Trust has earmarked an investment of Rs30bn ($706m) for the construction of three container berths, projecting 800 m out into the sea.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 27, 1999
  • HDW shareholders talk to Celsius
  • Standard and Britannia to merge
  • Interest grows in Isle of Grain
  • DMR/Cegielski merger moves closer
  • Japanese builders see results plunge
  • Brazil probes container terminal operators
  • Croatia plans newbuilding programme
  • Carriers rally against port fee proposal
  • Victory at court lifts Birka interim results
  • SCI plans joint venture with GP Enterprise
  • Sino-German co-operation at Liangyungang
  • Coastal vessels exempted from Indian light dues
  • Croatia continues its maritime links
  • Venezuela grants port concessions
  • Japan's ports are falling behind, says Fairplay
  • Dry freight indices lose up to 20 points

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Group hikes rates on S. America west coast
  • ANZDL adding Seattle as port of call; US-Australia trade competition intensifies
  • FedEx cuts rates up to 30% for Singapore shippers
  • Hong Kong takes neutral stance as US debates stricter export controls
  • Austria bans Monsanto-produced genetically modified corn
  • Canada, US report progress in salmon talks
  • US jobless claims unchanged in latest week
  • German utilities sell communications business to Deutsche Bank
  • Norsk Hydro, Statoil agree on takeover of Norway's Saga Petroleum
  • Refiner to pay $4.4 million for blast that killed 6
Transportation
  • Railtrack: Regulations hinder efforts
  • Enforcement endorsed to boost truck, bus safety
  • Brazil's Varig Air appoints pilot to take over cargo unit
Maritime
  • Seaway aims to win grain traffic from rails
  • Cleveland's profit push fuels port's expansion
  • Transshipment port on Malta headed for privatization
  • Cargo volumes decline 2.2% at 10 Gulf Coast seaports
  • Ship group confirms Asia-Europe rate hike
  • Evergreen presses for new accord in US-S. America lanes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Group hikes rates on S. America west coast
  • ANZDL adding Seattle as port of call; US-Australia trade competition intensifies
  • FedEx cuts rates up to 30% for Singapore shippers
  • Hong Kong takes neutral stance as US debates stricter export controls
  • Austria bans Monsanto-produced genetically modified corn
  • Canada, US report progress in salmon talks
  • US jobless claims unchanged in latest week
  • German utilities sell communications business to Deutsche Bank
  • Norsk Hydro, Statoil agree on takeover of Norway's Saga Petroleum
  • Refiner to pay $4.4 million for blast that killed 6
Transportation
  • Railtrack: Regulations hinder efforts
  • Enforcement endorsed to boost truck, bus safety
  • Brazil's Varig Air appoints pilot to take over cargo unit
Maritime
  • Seaway aims to win grain traffic from rails
  • Cleveland's profit push fuels port's expansion
  • Transshipment port on Malta headed for privatization
  • Cargo volumes decline 2.2% at 10 Gulf Coast seaports
  • Ship group confirms Asia-Europe rate hike
  • Evergreen presses for new accord in US-S. America lanes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
Home
  • Group hikes rates on S. America west coast
  • ANZDL adding Seattle as port of call; US-Australia trade competition intensifies
  • FedEx cuts rates up to 30% for Singapore shippers
  • Hong Kong takes neutral stance as US debates stricter export controls
  • Austria bans Monsanto-produced genetically modified corn
  • Canada, US report progress in salmon talks
  • US jobless claims unchanged in latest week
  • German utilities sell communications business to Deutsche Bank
  • Norsk Hydro, Statoil agree on takeover of Norway's Saga Petroleum
  • Refiner to pay $4.4 million for blast that killed 6
Transportation
  • Railtrack: Regulations hinder efforts
  • Enforcement endorsed to boost truck, bus safety
  • Brazil's Varig Air appoints pilot to take over cargo unit
Maritime
  • Seaway aims to win grain traffic from rails
  • Cleveland's profit push fuels port's expansion
  • Transshipment port on Malta headed for privatization
  • Cargo volumes decline 2.2% at 10 Gulf Coast seaports
  • Ship group confirms Asia-Europe rate hike
  • Evergreen presses for new accord in US-S. America lanes

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Le désenclavement des terminaux à containers de la Rive gauche impliquerait un tunnel ferroviaire au Liefkenshoek
    Théoriquement, c'est vers la fin de 2001 qu'une première section du 3e terminal à containers à marée, implanté en bordure de la future darse au sud du village de Doel, sera opérationnelle. Dès 2002, plusieurs centaines de milliers de containers y seront manutentionnés dans le cadre des trafics propres à l'armement MSC, qui devraient atteindre à cette époque un million de TEU. En considérant qu'une partie de ce trafic maritime est destiné ou est en provenance des Pays-Bas, d'Allemagne, de Suisse et d'autres régions de l'Est, se pose la question de la desserte ferroviaire de l'ensemble des terminaux qui borderont ladite darse. Il s'agit d'un sujet de première préoccupation au sein de la SNCB
  • Louis Dreyfus Citrus construit un terminal pour jus de fruits concentrés à Gand
    Le groupe Louis Dreyfus Citrus, troisième producteur de jus d'orange au monde, a décidé de construire son propre terminal dans le port de Gand, par où transite déjà une partie de ses concentrés de jus d'orange brésilien destinés au marché européen. Selon des informations confirmées par des sources portuaires locales, l'investissement se monterait à quelque 800 millions de BEF (20 mio. d'EUR) et la nouvelle installation devrait être opérationnelle en novembre prochain. A terme, quelque 200.000 tonnes de concentrés du groupe Dreyfus devraient passer par le port flamand. Avec la venue de LD Citrus, Gand confirme sa position de premier rang parmi les ports européens pour les trafics de jus de fruit et compense le retour de Tropicana vers Zeebrugge.
  • La Bifa négocie à nouveau avec le Clecat
    Trois années après que l'organisation britannique des expéditeurs Bifa (British International Freight Association) a quitté le comité de liaison entre le secteur européen de l'expédition et les institutions européennes du Clecat, il semblerait qu'il y ait à nouveau des efforts de rapprochement, annonce le quotidien Lloyd's List. C'est la stratégie présentée par le nouveau président de la Bifa, Colin Beaumont, lors de la dernière réunion annuelle de l'association. Il y a ajouté que la restructuration de la gestion de l'organisation devrait permettre de s'adapter davantage à l'environnement changeant. De nouveaux accords de coopération devraient permettre d'améliorer la compétitivité.
  • Fernand Huts : "J'ai un contrat de concession qui prévoit les trafics ro/ro..."
    "Nous n'avons pas approché Cobelfret, mais c'est l'inverse, car las d'attendre de la place en suffisance pour leur trafic. Ce transfert de services ferry crée la polémique alors qu'il n'y a aucun problème. Notre concession pour le FCT, signée par la MBZ, stipule clairement que cette dernière s'engage à construire un quai de retour pour trafic roulier et qu'à ses frais, elle implantera le long de notre grand quai une plate-forme ro/ro, ceci sans qu'il soit précisé de délai quant à la construction." C'est ce qu'a déclaré Fernand Huts, le patron du groupe Katoen Natie/Seaport/FCT, lors d'une conférence de presse donnée hier après midi.

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 27, 1999
  • NK To Stay Non-Profit Course
    Despite mounting pressures to merge or demutualize societies, ClassNK, Japan's shipping classification society reportedly intends to remain a non-profit making and independent body.
  • Preussag In Talks To Form Shipbuilding Alliance
    Preussag AG is reported to be discussing a shipbuilding alliance -- which would include HDW -- with Sweden's group Celsius.
  • World's Largest Mutual Marine Insurer Formed
    The world's largest mutual marine insurer -- or Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Club -- is set to be created this summer after a management company acquisition. The manager of the Standard P&I Club reportedly will acquire the manager of the Britannia Club -- the third largest club -- with the intention of merging the two clubs.
  • Asia To Europe Shipping Rates Could Pick Up
    Container shipping rates from Asia to Europe could be lifted in the second half of 1999 as millennium-related imports put an extra squeeze on limited ship space. In fact, carriers may introduce a temporary rates surcharge on westbound sailings during the peak second half period.
  • Possible Strike Has Shippers Looking Skyward
    The possibility of the first dockworkers strike on the U.S. West Coast in 28 years has shippers looking to air cargo as a back-up. The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) began negotiations here last week on a new three-year contract for 14,500 West Coast dockworkers. To date, though, the tone has not been positive.
  • Passenger Lines Agree To Merger
    Passenger shipping firm ANEK Lines reportedly has agreed to merge with Rethymniaki.
  • Dispute Arises Over Fate Of Sunken Cruise Ship
    Maritime authorities and insurers are reported to be at odds regarding the removal of the Sun Vista, the luxury cruise liner that caught fire and sank off the Malaysian last week. Apparently, Malaysian maritime leaders are demanding that Sun Cruises remove the sunken from the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Insurers claim the ship is outside Malaysia's jurisdiction -- in international waters --and poses no hazard.
  • NCL To Buy Cruise Ship For $351
    NCL Holding is reported to be ordering a $351 million cruise ship from Lloyd Werft while taking an option for a second costing $334 million. The first ship will have a capacity for 2,000 beds and is due for delivery in 2001.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Hope for the transit systems. Various moves are afoot to save the TIR carnet and the Common or Community Transit regime in Europe.
Maritime
  • "K" Line of Japan increased revenues and net income in 1998 despite the Asian crisis.
  • P&O Nedlloyd improves its service to Canada.
  • Lykes Lines and TMM add Charleston to their Atlantic service.
  • Maersk Line serves the Asia-South Africa trade within Safari.
  • X-Press offers BMX service alone and offers Gulf service weekly.
  • HUAL upgrades its fleet with the addition of "HUAL Transporter".
  • Stena reports a slight improvement in its first quarter.
  • The CCAF in France demands a single, uniform shipping register.
  • Intertanko's annual report reveals an improved financial situation.
  • New publications: Lloyd's Maritime Directory 1999; Shipbroking and Chartering Practice; ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1998.
Ports and Terminals
  • AAPA applauds the passage of WRDA '99 for US navigation channels.
  • Amsterdam city has approved the new Ceres box terminal project.
  • Calendar of events: Asia Ports & Shipping Conference, Hong Kong.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • AEI's first quarter result was affected by European operations.
  • GAC and ACE buy Inter Forward's network in Asia.
  • DFDS acquires DanTransport.
  • Klaus-Michael K'hne buys back Viag shares in the KN group.
  • Fracht FWO forms alliance with DNA.
  • Circle sells New Zealand perishables unit, and names Israeli partner.
Aviation
  • Emirates' SkyChain: an information pipeline. An innovative new information system has been developed by Emirates Skycargo for integrated airfreight logistics.
  • Air Canada will soon serve Taipei.
  • Emirates plans flights to Munich.
  • UAL Cargo wants to boost flights to Manila to five per week.
  • The takeover of 100% of Martinair by KLM will not take place.
  • Northwest/Continental cooperate in the express package sector.
  • Mercury Air Group posted mixed figures in its third quarter.
  • Cargolux will continue to function as "the forwarders' airline".
  • ATC Aviation Services is Swiss agent for Kuwait Airways Cargo.
  • Airnautic France represents Air New Zealand and Avialeasing Uzbekistan.
  • BAX posts an improved first quarter.
  • UPS records a big jump in profit.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Hope for the transit systems. Various moves are afoot to save the TIR carnet and the Common or Community Transit regime in Europe.
Maritime
  • "K" Line of Japan increased revenues and net income in 1998 despite the Asian crisis.
  • P&O Nedlloyd improves its service to Canada.
  • Lykes Lines and TMM add Charleston to their Atlantic service.
  • Maersk Line serves the Asia-South Africa trade within Safari.
  • X-Press offers BMX service alone and offers Gulf service weekly.
  • HUAL upgrades its fleet with the addition of "HUAL Transporter".
  • Stena reports a slight improvement in its first quarter.
  • The CCAF in France demands a single, uniform shipping register.
  • Intertanko's annual report reveals an improved financial situation.
  • New publications: Lloyd's Maritime Directory 1999; Shipbroking and Chartering Practice; ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1998.
Ports and Terminals
  • AAPA applauds the passage of WRDA '99 for US navigation channels.
  • Amsterdam city has approved the new Ceres box terminal project.
  • Calendar of events: Asia Ports & Shipping Conference, Hong Kong.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • AEI's first quarter result was affected by European operations.
  • GAC and ACE buy Inter Forward's network in Asia.
  • DFDS acquires DanTransport.
  • Klaus-Michael K'hne buys back Viag shares in the KN group.
  • Fracht FWO forms alliance with DNA.
  • Circle sells New Zealand perishables unit, and names Israeli partner.
Aviation
  • Emirates' SkyChain: an information pipeline. An innovative new information system has been developed by Emirates Skycargo for integrated airfreight logistics.
  • Air Canada will soon serve Taipei.
  • Emirates plans flights to Munich.
  • UAL Cargo wants to boost flights to Manila to five per week.
  • The takeover of 100% of Martinair by KLM will not take place.
  • Northwest/Continental cooperate in the express package sector.
  • Mercury Air Group posted mixed figures in its third quarter.
  • Cargolux will continue to function as "the forwarders' airline".
  • ATC Aviation Services is Swiss agent for Kuwait Airways Cargo.
  • Airnautic France represents Air New Zealand and Avialeasing Uzbekistan.
  • BAX posts an improved first quarter.
  • UPS records a big jump in profit.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Hope for the transit systems. Various moves are afoot to save the TIR carnet and the Common or Community Transit regime in Europe.
Maritime
  • "K" Line of Japan increased revenues and net income in 1998 despite the Asian crisis.
  • P&O Nedlloyd improves its service to Canada.
  • Lykes Lines and TMM add Charleston to their Atlantic service.
  • Maersk Line serves the Asia-South Africa trade within Safari.
  • X-Press offers BMX service alone and offers Gulf service weekly.
  • HUAL upgrades its fleet with the addition of "HUAL Transporter".
  • Stena reports a slight improvement in its first quarter.
  • The CCAF in France demands a single, uniform shipping register.
  • Intertanko's annual report reveals an improved financial situation.
  • New publications: Lloyd's Maritime Directory 1999; Shipbroking and Chartering Practice; ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1998.
Ports and Terminals
  • AAPA applauds the passage of WRDA '99 for US navigation channels.
  • Amsterdam city has approved the new Ceres box terminal project.
  • Calendar of events: Asia Ports & Shipping Conference, Hong Kong.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • AEI's first quarter result was affected by European operations.
  • GAC and ACE buy Inter Forward's network in Asia.
  • DFDS acquires DanTransport.
  • Klaus-Michael K'hne buys back Viag shares in the KN group.
  • Fracht FWO forms alliance with DNA.
  • Circle sells New Zealand perishables unit, and names Israeli partner.
Aviation
  • Emirates' SkyChain: an information pipeline. An innovative new information system has been developed by Emirates Skycargo for integrated airfreight logistics.
  • Air Canada will soon serve Taipei.
  • Emirates plans flights to Munich.
  • UAL Cargo wants to boost flights to Manila to five per week.
  • The takeover of 100% of Martinair by KLM will not take place.
  • Northwest/Continental cooperate in the express package sector.
  • Mercury Air Group posted mixed figures in its third quarter.
  • Cargolux will continue to function as "the forwarders' airline".
  • ATC Aviation Services is Swiss agent for Kuwait Airways Cargo.
  • Airnautic France represents Air New Zealand and Avialeasing Uzbekistan.
  • BAX posts an improved first quarter.
  • UPS records a big jump in profit.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Hope for the transit systems. Various moves are afoot to save the TIR carnet and the Common or Community Transit regime in Europe.
Maritime
  • "K" Line of Japan increased revenues and net income in 1998 despite the Asian crisis.
  • P&O Nedlloyd improves its service to Canada.
  • Lykes Lines and TMM add Charleston to their Atlantic service.
  • Maersk Line serves the Asia-South Africa trade within Safari.
  • X-Press offers BMX service alone and offers Gulf service weekly.
  • HUAL upgrades its fleet with the addition of "HUAL Transporter".
  • Stena reports a slight improvement in its first quarter.
  • The CCAF in France demands a single, uniform shipping register.
  • Intertanko's annual report reveals an improved financial situation.
  • New publications: Lloyd's Maritime Directory 1999; Shipbroking and Chartering Practice; ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1998.
Ports and Terminals
  • AAPA applauds the passage of WRDA '99 for US navigation channels.
  • Amsterdam city has approved the new Ceres box terminal project.
  • Calendar of events: Asia Ports & Shipping Conference, Hong Kong.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • AEI's first quarter result was affected by European operations.
  • GAC and ACE buy Inter Forward's network in Asia.
  • DFDS acquires DanTransport.
  • Klaus-Michael K'hne buys back Viag shares in the KN group.
  • Fracht FWO forms alliance with DNA.
  • Circle sells New Zealand perishables unit, and names Israeli partner.
Aviation
  • Emirates' SkyChain: an information pipeline. An innovative new information system has been developed by Emirates Skycargo for integrated airfreight logistics.
  • Air Canada will soon serve Taipei.
  • Emirates plans flights to Munich.
  • UAL Cargo wants to boost flights to Manila to five per week.
  • The takeover of 100% of Martinair by KLM will not take place.
  • Northwest/Continental cooperate in the express package sector.
  • Mercury Air Group posted mixed figures in its third quarter.
  • Cargolux will continue to function as "the forwarders' airline".
  • ATC Aviation Services is Swiss agent for Kuwait Airways Cargo.
  • Airnautic France represents Air New Zealand and Avialeasing Uzbekistan.
  • BAX posts an improved first quarter.
  • UPS records a big jump in profit.

International Transport Journalweb site
Feature
  • Hope for the transit systems. Various moves are afoot to save the TIR carnet and the Common or Community Transit regime in Europe.
Maritime
  • "K" Line of Japan increased revenues and net income in 1998 despite the Asian crisis.
  • P&O Nedlloyd improves its service to Canada.
  • Lykes Lines and TMM add Charleston to their Atlantic service.
  • Maersk Line serves the Asia-South Africa trade within Safari.
  • X-Press offers BMX service alone and offers Gulf service weekly.
  • HUAL upgrades its fleet with the addition of "HUAL Transporter".
  • Stena reports a slight improvement in its first quarter.
  • The CCAF in France demands a single, uniform shipping register.
  • Intertanko's annual report reveals an improved financial situation.
  • New publications: Lloyd's Maritime Directory 1999; Shipbroking and Chartering Practice; ISL Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1998.
Ports and Terminals
  • AAPA applauds the passage of WRDA '99 for US navigation channels.
  • Amsterdam city has approved the new Ceres box terminal project.
  • Calendar of events: Asia Ports & Shipping Conference, Hong Kong.
Forwarding & Logistics
  • AEI's first quarter result was affected by European operations.
  • GAC and ACE buy Inter Forward's network in Asia.
  • DFDS acquires DanTransport.
  • Klaus-Michael K'hne buys back Viag shares in the KN group.
  • Fracht FWO forms alliance with DNA.
  • Circle sells New Zealand perishables unit, and names Israeli partner.
Aviation
  • Emirates' SkyChain: an information pipeline. An innovative new information system has been developed by Emirates Skycargo for integrated airfreight logistics.
  • Air Canada will soon serve Taipei.
  • Emirates plans flights to Munich.
  • UAL Cargo wants to boost flights to Manila to five per week.
  • The takeover of 100% of Martinair by KLM will not take place.
  • Northwest/Continental cooperate in the express package sector.
  • Mercury Air Group posted mixed figures in its third quarter.
  • Cargolux will continue to function as "the forwarders' airline".
  • ATC Aviation Services is Swiss agent for Kuwait Airways Cargo.
  • Airnautic France represents Air New Zealand and Avialeasing Uzbekistan.
  • BAX posts an improved first quarter.
  • UPS records a big jump in profit.

TradeWindsweb site
  • Superclub
    THE WORLD S BIGGEST protection and indemnity club is to be formed with the decision to merge the Britannia and Standard clubs. They will control assets of more than $1bn and insure one-fifth of the world fleet.
  • Cashing in on calamity
  • Halla under the thumb again
  • Stowaways in the hold
  • Caught in a conflict
  • Waiting for vindication
  • Tung takes dim view
  • Detentions
  • Casualties

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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
PORTS
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
PORTS
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
ACCIDENTS
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
SHIPPING
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
SHIPPING
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
SHIPPING
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
PORTS
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
PORTS
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
LAW
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
PORTS
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
SAFETY & SECURITY
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
TRUCKING
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
SHIPPING
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
SEAFARERS
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
SHIPPING
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
PORTS
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
SHIPPING
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
TRANSPORTATION
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
INSTITUTIONS
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
SHIPPING
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
ACCIDENTS
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
PORTS
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
ACCIDENTS
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
COMPANIES
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
SHIPPING
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
PORTS
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
SHIPPING
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
PORTS
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PORTS
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
PORTS
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
SHIPPING
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
SHIPPING
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
POLICY
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
PORTS
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
POLICY
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
POLICY
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
PORTS
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
POLICY
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
POLICY
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Request for an extraordinary contribution for shipping companies in the form of a tax credit
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
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
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.
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%)
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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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
PORTS
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
SHIPPING
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
LOGISTICS
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
FINANCING
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
PORTS
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
MARITIME SERVICES
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
PORTS
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
CRUISES
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
SHIPPING
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
SHIPPING
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
PORTS
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
PORTS
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
LOGISTICS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
COMPANIES
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
SHIPPING
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
MARITIME SERVICES
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
PORTS
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
ECONOMY
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
CRUISES
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
ASSOCIATIONS
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
PORTS
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
PORTS
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
ASSOCIATIONS
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
SHIPPING
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
SHIPYARDS
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
POLICY
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
PORTS
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
SHIPPING
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
PORTS
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
NEWS
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
CRUISES
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
SHIPPING
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
PORTS
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
YACHTING
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
CRUISES
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
TRUCKING
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
SHIPYARDS
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
SHIPPING
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
YACHTING
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
INDUSTRY
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
SHIPPING
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
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
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
MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
››› 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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
ACCIDENTS
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
ENVIRONMENT
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
PORTS
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
TRADE
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
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