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BRIEFS

July 29, 1999

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Internet usage by Asian clients set to soar: APL
Growth of transactions expected to be focused on S'pore, HK markets
No green light yet for 2nd HK cruise terminal
Cruise passengers rescued from sinking Alaskan ship
Hyundai clinches US$300m order

Air and Land Transport

Warning of safety risk if UK sells air traffic control
But govt says such fears are groundless as safeguards are written into sell-off plans
Zurich airport's passenger volume up
Manila cuts China Airlines' route suspension to 15 days
Conditions still tough for rest of year: VW

Features

Fun ships get serious
US cruise lines promise to report all sea crimes after being stung by news of sexual assaults on their holiday liners

Columns

Danger of over-supply of cruiseships

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Internet usage by Asian clients set to soar: APL
Growth of transactions expected to be focused on S'pore, HK markets
No green light yet for 2nd HK cruise terminal
Cruise passengers rescued from sinking Alaskan ship
Hyundai clinches US$300m order

Air and Land Transport

Warning of safety risk if UK sells air traffic control
But govt says such fears are groundless as safeguards are written into sell-off plans
Zurich airport's passenger volume up
Manila cuts China Airlines' route suspension to 15 days
Conditions still tough for rest of year: VW

Features

Fun ships get serious
US cruise lines promise to report all sea crimes after being stung by news of sexual assaults on their holiday liners

Columns

Danger of over-supply of cruiseships

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Internet usage by Asian clients set to soar: APL
Growth of transactions expected to be focused on S'pore, HK markets
No green light yet for 2nd HK cruise terminal
Cruise passengers rescued from sinking Alaskan ship
Hyundai clinches US$300m order

Air and Land Transport

Warning of safety risk if UK sells air traffic control
But govt says such fears are groundless as safeguards are written into sell-off plans
Zurich airport's passenger volume up
Manila cuts China Airlines' route suspension to 15 days
Conditions still tough for rest of year: VW

Features

Fun ships get serious
US cruise lines promise to report all sea crimes after being stung by news of sexual assaults on their holiday liners

Columns

Danger of over-supply of cruiseships

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Internet usage by Asian clients set to soar: APL
Growth of transactions expected to be focused on S'pore, HK markets
No green light yet for 2nd HK cruise terminal
Cruise passengers rescued from sinking Alaskan ship
Hyundai clinches US$300m order

Air and Land Transport

Warning of safety risk if UK sells air traffic control
But govt says such fears are groundless as safeguards are written into sell-off plans
Zurich airport's passenger volume up
Manila cuts China Airlines' route suspension to 15 days
Conditions still tough for rest of year: VW

Features

Fun ships get serious
US cruise lines promise to report all sea crimes after being stung by news of sexual assaults on their holiday liners

Columns

Danger of over-supply of cruiseships

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Shipping body urges Hong Kong to keep the status quo Cosco weighs up offers from Long Beach and LA Mercantile launches six new China logistics offices Rising fuel costs to hurt Cathay's bottom line Airborne Freight's earnings drop linked to stagnant demand Polar & ANZ cargo in code- share alliance Eagle reports hyper third- quarter earnings

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JULY 28, 1999
Internet leak on KLM results OOCL serves customers electronically UPS goes public Dutch government support for terminal operators Amsterdam airport Schiphol under pressure

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Maersk/Sea-Land Deal Would Have Little Impact: Ikuta Says "K" Line to Upgrade Far East/PSW Service Feeder Carriers to Levy Congestion Surcharge at Chittagong

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Hoy, huelga en Renfe por no negociar el convenio con los trabajadores La UE varía las condiciones aduaneras con Andorra, Ceuta y Melilla La flota de bandera panameña llega a los 38 millones de toneladas Aumenta el tránsito de cruceros por el puerto de Nápoles La Comisión ayuda con 15 millones de euros a los ferrocarriles del Cáucaso Concentración en el sector de los frenos hidráulicos

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JULY 28, 1999
KPT remains performance personified in quarter-1 Sinha optimistic of 7 pc growth Hanjin sets fastest record in achieving 1 million boxes Garment export sector in for better times Software exports projected to post 53 per cent growth CII analysis sees increased funding for new projects Cotton exports dismal Rubber Board develops machine to clean low-grade rubber sheets Machinery output spurts 30 per cent in May Open house with DGFT DGFT revives private export of nigerseed Gati Cargo gets ISO certification NMPT jetty contract awarded to Afcons Assam plan for exports from north-east cleared Finance Minister calls for single-rate VAT system CII delegation to study HRD practices in Japan, Korea

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JULY 28, 1999
Breakthrough "intelligent engine order" Something Concordia Maritime's revolutionary new 314,500 dwt V-Max shallow draft tankers will not have: camshafts on the main diesels. Cruise lines pledge on crime The senior executive officers of four of the largest cruise lines have released an open letter pledging a "zero tolerance" policy on crime.

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Charterers hold off bug pledge TOP charterers are resisting a "promise not to sue" clause over the Year 2000 computer problem. Alaska Drama All 93 passengers were rescued when a small cruiseship struck a rock and started to sink in Alaska, writes David Mott. The owners, Alaska Sightseeing Tours of Seattle, said Spirit of '98 then ran aground at the mouth of Tracy Arm, a popular sightseeing destination about 40 miles southeast of Juneau. The passengers and most of the 27 crew boarded inflatable rafts and were shuttled to a nearby ship. Nine crew members stayed on board to help with pumping . The vessel was lying with her stern on a small beach. Coast Guard Commander Ray Massey said no oil appeared to have leaked from the damaged vessel. "We've been lucky so far. Hopefully we will get the vessel out of there without any pollution and with no injuries," he said. Freight market downturn pushes ICB into the red SWEDISH tanker specialist ICB Shipping suffered a small loss in the second quarter as the downturn in the freight market took its toll. Last-gasp Nymex bid to sway IPE vote The New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) has made a desperate attempt to sway the vote in the final hours before control of the International Petroleum Exchange (IPE) is decided. Aker shortlisted for offshore shuttle project NORWEGIAN offshore services group Aker Maritime has been shortlisted as a contender on a potential $200m contract on the development and construction of a new-design offshore platform installation and removal shuttle, mooted by Houston-registered and Nasdaq-listed Marine Shuttle Operations. Edinburgh Castle refit deadline MERSEYSIDE shipyard Cammell Laird aims to have the cruiseship Edinburgh Castle ready for her new owner or charterer by December. Netherlands Antilles vow A COMPLETE revamp and expansion of the Netherlands Antilles register has been promised by the islands' newly installed state secretary of traffic and communication Emsley Bulo. Saigon sister port link with Los Angeles Officials from the ports of Saigon and Los Angeles have signed a historic memorandum of understanding, creating a new sister port arrangement and marking the first relationship between US and Vietnamese ports.

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JULY 28, 1999
Daewoo's Okpo yard in sale speculation Missing Thai tanker arrested in China Avondale sale to Litton approved Golden Ocean counter-proposal rumoured Fast ferries told to slow down Denholm loses Georgian Shipping to Columbia US unveils new policy on agricultural sales New HK terminals to be relocated Meyer Werft to build site at Eemshaven Jurong half-year results up Replica vessel falls foul of US law Hudson's Bay port opens early SCI loses $1M over conversion deal ILWU leaders approve new contract Gulf ferry link to Iraq to be extended CPR opens New York freight link Estrada urged to end conflict at Cebu port

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Employers, union officials satisfied with ILWU contract
EU set to rule on TACA 2 rate dispute
Polar Air and ALPA end two days of talks, union hints of job action
Major US shippers: Prevent ocean carriers to keep collectively setting rates
Top EU trade negotiator says no to another tariff elimination package
P.R.T.I. Transport earns motor carrier of year award from OOCL
Brazil president meets with top ministers to defuse dispute with Argentina...
...as Brazilian police try to reopen road blocked by striking truckers
BAX Global sees second quarter income triple
Atlas Air leases 747 freighter to Korean Air Lines
Roadway Express adds Cincinnati-Baltimore corridor to 2-day service
Stagecoach Aviation files plans to open cargo hub at rundown S. Florida airport
Two Egyptian sailors missing as blazing Honduran ship sinks off Cyprus
Brightpoint signs logistics agreement With Tritel Communications

Transportation

Union elections to determine representation of 95,000 workers
Conrail problems hurt NS earnings but company sees rebound
MSAS parent gets US access with acquisition of Mark VII
Y2K's scope is difficult to assess on paper
TNT expands Asian logistics reach
BAX says overseas business raises net
Overnite agrees to assume Preston's Puerto Rico business
DHL's business rebounds after slump
Artful dodge gets Picasso works to exhibit
International group wins right to operate Peru rail routes

Maritime

Proposed ILWU accord authorizes controversial side agreements
STB says Holt to stay in rate case
St. Lawrence Seaway cooperation stressed as market-builder
Port of Baltimore silt-dumping stirs up environmental battle
Copper exports pile up as ships are diverted in Chilean port strike

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Employers, union officials satisfied with ILWU contract
EU set to rule on TACA 2 rate dispute
Polar Air and ALPA end two days of talks, union hints of job action
Major US shippers: Prevent ocean carriers to keep collectively setting rates
Top EU trade negotiator says no to another tariff elimination package
P.R.T.I. Transport earns motor carrier of year award from OOCL
Brazil president meets with top ministers to defuse dispute with Argentina...
...as Brazilian police try to reopen road blocked by striking truckers
BAX Global sees second quarter income triple
Atlas Air leases 747 freighter to Korean Air Lines
Roadway Express adds Cincinnati-Baltimore corridor to 2-day service
Stagecoach Aviation files plans to open cargo hub at rundown S. Florida airport
Two Egyptian sailors missing as blazing Honduran ship sinks off Cyprus
Brightpoint signs logistics agreement With Tritel Communications

Transportation

Union elections to determine representation of 95,000 workers
Conrail problems hurt NS earnings but company sees rebound
MSAS parent gets US access with acquisition of Mark VII
Y2K's scope is difficult to assess on paper
TNT expands Asian logistics reach
BAX says overseas business raises net
Overnite agrees to assume Preston's Puerto Rico business
DHL's business rebounds after slump
Artful dodge gets Picasso works to exhibit
International group wins right to operate Peru rail routes

Maritime

Proposed ILWU accord authorizes controversial side agreements
STB says Holt to stay in rate case
St. Lawrence Seaway cooperation stressed as market-builder
Port of Baltimore silt-dumping stirs up environmental battle
Copper exports pile up as ships are diverted in Chilean port strike

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Employers, union officials satisfied with ILWU contract
EU set to rule on TACA 2 rate dispute
Polar Air and ALPA end two days of talks, union hints of job action
Major US shippers: Prevent ocean carriers to keep collectively setting rates
Top EU trade negotiator says no to another tariff elimination package
P.R.T.I. Transport earns motor carrier of year award from OOCL
Brazil president meets with top ministers to defuse dispute with Argentina...
...as Brazilian police try to reopen road blocked by striking truckers
BAX Global sees second quarter income triple
Atlas Air leases 747 freighter to Korean Air Lines
Roadway Express adds Cincinnati-Baltimore corridor to 2-day service
Stagecoach Aviation files plans to open cargo hub at rundown S. Florida airport
Two Egyptian sailors missing as blazing Honduran ship sinks off Cyprus
Brightpoint signs logistics agreement With Tritel Communications

Transportation

Union elections to determine representation of 95,000 workers
Conrail problems hurt NS earnings but company sees rebound
MSAS parent gets US access with acquisition of Mark VII
Y2K's scope is difficult to assess on paper
TNT expands Asian logistics reach
BAX says overseas business raises net
Overnite agrees to assume Preston's Puerto Rico business
DHL's business rebounds after slump
Artful dodge gets Picasso works to exhibit
International group wins right to operate Peru rail routes

Maritime

Proposed ILWU accord authorizes controversial side agreements
STB says Holt to stay in rate case
St. Lawrence Seaway cooperation stressed as market-builder
Port of Baltimore silt-dumping stirs up environmental battle
Copper exports pile up as ships are diverted in Chilean port strike

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Zeebrugge: le terminal vraquier de la ZBM arrêtera ses activités début 2000 Dans le courant du premier semestre de l'an 2000, la ZBM, filiale du groupe Gantois Sea-Invest, grand spécialiste européen de la manutention des vracs secs, qui exploite le terminal vraquier de Zeebrugge dans l'arrière-port, arrêtera ses activités. Les déchargements de navires de mer prendront fin dès le 1er décembre. Les rechargements maritimes et terrestres pour liquidation de stocks devraient être terminés dans le courant du premier semestre de l'an 2000. Ces trafics seront transférés vers d'autres terminaux que le groupe Sea-Invest exploite à Gand, Anvers et Dunkerque. Intercontainer-Interfrigo change son fusil d'épaule... La séance extraordinaire du conseil d'administration d'Intercontainer-Interfrigo a été en tous points remarquable puisqu'elle a relancé ICF en tant qu'opérateur paneuropéen intégré. Le Québec à la recherche d'une politique des transports globale incluant le maritime "Notre objectif est d'élaborer une politique maritime visant à obtenir une meilleure utilisation du potentiel que constitue le St Laurent. D'autre part, nous entendons favoriser le développement du cabotage sur le fleuve, ceci dans le cadre d'une philosophie qui consiste à revoir d'une manière fondamentale la gestion de la logistique terrestre dans son ensemble". C'est ce que nous a déclaré Jacques Baril, ministre des Transports du Québec lors d'une récente entrevue en son QG. Gand entend réellement promouvoir le short sea Il est beaucoup question ces deux dernières années du développement du short sea, mode de transport maritime qui, dans le contexte intra-européen, doit contribuer à dégager les routes. Il ne se passe pas de conférences ou de colloques maritimes sans qu'on traite le sujet. Chaque discours des politiques ayant les transports dans leurs attributions y consacre un couplet. Dans les faits cependant, les choses n'évoluent guère rapidement. Aussi les efforts que déploie le port de Gand dans ce domaine méritent-ils d'être mis en évidence, car c'est un des rares ports européens qui, effectivement, fait de la promotion pour le short sea.

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SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

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

LOGISTICS

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

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

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

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

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

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

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

Istanbul/Marseille

Transaction valued at $440 million

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

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

CUSTOMS

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

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing/Washington

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

Shanghai

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

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

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Luxembourg

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

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

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

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

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

Victoria/Piraeus

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

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Washington/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

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

Rome/La Spezia

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

Le Aziende informano

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

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

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

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

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Leghorn

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

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

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

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

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

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

The Spice

PORTS

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

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

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

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NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

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

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

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

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

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

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

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

London

International competition launched

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

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

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

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

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

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

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

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

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

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

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

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

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

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

National Harbor

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

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

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

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

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

INDUSTRY

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

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

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