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BRIEFS

December 7, 2000

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Star Cruises shares ease after sparkling HKSE debut
[SINGAPORE] Malaysia's Star Cruises made its debut on the mainboard of the Hongkong Stock Exchange (HKSE) last week surging 37 per cent from its opening price of HK$5.66 to close at HK$7.75 after its first day on the Hongkong bourse, only to ease to HK$6.60 by yesterday's close.
P&O Nedlloyd inks Pusan on-dock yard service deal
India's SCI to eventually focus only on energy transportation business
Wilhemsen forecasts weaker results

Air and Land Transport

Embraer opens S'pore office for Asia-Pacific
[SINGAPORE] The world's fourth-largest aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, said yesterday it is in talks with a local partner to set up a regional parts distribution centre in Singapore to service the Asia-Pacific region to which it expects to sell as many as 200 aircraft within 10 years.
Cathay Pacific pilots warn of flight disruption
Asiana pilots hope to avert strike with deal on union status
Don't accept Ansett bid, Qantas urges Hazelton shareholders
SIA suspends some Asian, Aussie flights
BA traffic down 3.4% last month

Features

When safety is sacrificed for a bigger profit
RECENTLY, Willem de Ruiter, head of the marine safety division of the European Commission, told Intertanko, "It is too late for the industry to educate the public, the public is now going to educate you."

Logistics

Guangdong seeks to improve distribution networks
CHINA's most prosperous and dynamic province is seeking overseas assistance to upgrade its distribution sector.
APL clinches JoC award for logistics
Sembawang Kimtrans wins $5.76m deal

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Star Cruises shares ease after sparkling HKSE debut
[SINGAPORE] Malaysia's Star Cruises made its debut on the mainboard of the Hongkong Stock Exchange (HKSE) last week surging 37 per cent from its opening price of HK$5.66 to close at HK$7.75 after its first day on the Hongkong bourse, only to ease to HK$6.60 by yesterday's close.
P&O Nedlloyd inks Pusan on-dock yard service deal
India's SCI to eventually focus only on energy transportation business
Wilhemsen forecasts weaker results

Air and Land Transport

Embraer opens S'pore office for Asia-Pacific
[SINGAPORE] The world's fourth-largest aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, said yesterday it is in talks with a local partner to set up a regional parts distribution centre in Singapore to service the Asia-Pacific region to which it expects to sell as many as 200 aircraft within 10 years.
Cathay Pacific pilots warn of flight disruption
Asiana pilots hope to avert strike with deal on union status
Don't accept Ansett bid, Qantas urges Hazelton shareholders
SIA suspends some Asian, Aussie flights
BA traffic down 3.4% last month

Features

When safety is sacrificed for a bigger profit
RECENTLY, Willem de Ruiter, head of the marine safety division of the European Commission, told Intertanko, "It is too late for the industry to educate the public, the public is now going to educate you."

Logistics

Guangdong seeks to improve distribution networks
CHINA's most prosperous and dynamic province is seeking overseas assistance to upgrade its distribution sector.
APL clinches JoC award for logistics
Sembawang Kimtrans wins $5.76m deal

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Star Cruises shares ease after sparkling HKSE debut
[SINGAPORE] Malaysia's Star Cruises made its debut on the mainboard of the Hongkong Stock Exchange (HKSE) last week surging 37 per cent from its opening price of HK$5.66 to close at HK$7.75 after its first day on the Hongkong bourse, only to ease to HK$6.60 by yesterday's close.
P&O Nedlloyd inks Pusan on-dock yard service deal
India's SCI to eventually focus only on energy transportation business
Wilhemsen forecasts weaker results

Air and Land Transport

Embraer opens S'pore office for Asia-Pacific
[SINGAPORE] The world's fourth-largest aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, said yesterday it is in talks with a local partner to set up a regional parts distribution centre in Singapore to service the Asia-Pacific region to which it expects to sell as many as 200 aircraft within 10 years.
Cathay Pacific pilots warn of flight disruption
Asiana pilots hope to avert strike with deal on union status
Don't accept Ansett bid, Qantas urges Hazelton shareholders
SIA suspends some Asian, Aussie flights
BA traffic down 3.4% last month

Features

When safety is sacrificed for a bigger profit
RECENTLY, Willem de Ruiter, head of the marine safety division of the European Commission, told Intertanko, "It is too late for the industry to educate the public, the public is now going to educate you."

Logistics

Guangdong seeks to improve distribution networks
CHINA's most prosperous and dynamic province is seeking overseas assistance to upgrade its distribution sector.
APL clinches JoC award for logistics
Sembawang Kimtrans wins $5.76m deal

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Star Cruises shares ease after sparkling HKSE debut
[SINGAPORE] Malaysia's Star Cruises made its debut on the mainboard of the Hongkong Stock Exchange (HKSE) last week surging 37 per cent from its opening price of HK$5.66 to close at HK$7.75 after its first day on the Hongkong bourse, only to ease to HK$6.60 by yesterday's close.
P&O Nedlloyd inks Pusan on-dock yard service deal
India's SCI to eventually focus only on energy transportation business
Wilhemsen forecasts weaker results

Air and Land Transport

Embraer opens S'pore office for Asia-Pacific
[SINGAPORE] The world's fourth-largest aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, said yesterday it is in talks with a local partner to set up a regional parts distribution centre in Singapore to service the Asia-Pacific region to which it expects to sell as many as 200 aircraft within 10 years.
Cathay Pacific pilots warn of flight disruption
Asiana pilots hope to avert strike with deal on union status
Don't accept Ansett bid, Qantas urges Hazelton shareholders
SIA suspends some Asian, Aussie flights
BA traffic down 3.4% last month

Features

When safety is sacrificed for a bigger profit
RECENTLY, Willem de Ruiter, head of the marine safety division of the European Commission, told Intertanko, "It is too late for the industry to educate the public, the public is now going to educate you."

Logistics

Guangdong seeks to improve distribution networks
CHINA's most prosperous and dynamic province is seeking overseas assistance to upgrade its distribution sector.
APL clinches JoC award for logistics
Sembawang Kimtrans wins $5.76m deal

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China Shipping deploys its first post-Panamax ships in Pacific China Shipping Group will double capacity on its Asia-America South Service by introducing five new 5,500-TEU ships by late 2001. Those ships will replace a series of chartered vessels averaging around 2,800 TEUs. P&O Nedlloyd orders 63,000 boxes The order, which will be delivered beginning in January, includes 3000 refrigerated containers. Follow the rules for free-trade benefits Pay attention to the details to get the most from the GSP, Nafta and AGOA programs. Inquiry says Army Corps. rigged Miss. locks project data Crown named EVP for CSX rail MOL renames U.K., German air units MOL Logistics Manugistics wins US Military IT contract Persian Gulf port security increased GeoLogistics to expand in India Germans praise IMO blackbox rule for ships Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg-Sud expand cooperation Santos slammed with another strike New Malaysian port gains more distribution tenants

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TOC Asia to be held in Hong Kong Shanghai exports blossom Sembawang Kimtrans gets 3-year contract from KNS Hapag-Lloyd joins Hamburg Süd

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DECEMBER 6, 2000
UK considers safety board Hapag Lloyd and Hamburg-S FCd cooperate Philips about to invest in Dutch infrastructure Lease agreement for Texas City terminal Latvian Railway divides cargo rates

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SCI to acquire 13 vessels APL consolidates its presence in Indian market - Launches 100 per cent owned subsidiary APL-India Steel seconds imports allowed only through 3 ports ICD-Pithampur sends first air cargo to Sahar Abdullah confident of export target being surpassed Dumping duty on steel items from China, Russia mooted Steel cos mull 20 pc output cut WTO committee to examine India's auto policy GeoLogistics to set up 12 more warehouses in India Woolmark projects higher demand for wool, cotton Armenia offers to be springboard to EU, CIS markets International Conference & Exhibition inaugurated - Indian Ports 2000 Tax holiday for food processors likely Petrochem sector holds great promise: Minister Provisions in 'Trade-related Competition Bill' Govt bid to rope in pvt. players to build huge grain bins Phased expansion of service tax net likely Centre to review pre-qualification norms for WB-funded road projects

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DECEMBER 6, 2000
Crude prices continue to slide as questions arise if the bull run is over Crude rebound halted after DOE contradicts API on US crude stocks Iraq tipped to accept new oil-for-food phase, still no sign of exports Philippines to investigate refiners for unfair pricing Singapore bunker prices fall to 4 month low, bottom reached? Crude steady as inventories fall Hopes for resupply in Jeddah Brazil MGO down by $10 Argentina bunker prices Mexican price update

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New terminals for inland barges More e-commerce for tanker shipping on inland waterways Neokemp now available Grimaldi to Salvador-Bahia and Itajai TT Club with P&O Australia AB Nordö Link China Shipping Group: trans-Atlantic service APL Europe: euro IMTC calls Casablanca Nine «globals» cooperate in e-commerce Swiss Post International takes over the company Mail Distribution System GmbH Chaos or on an orderly track? E-business competence center in Graz TNT: new subsidiary in Berlin-Charlottenburg Newtron and Schenker-BTL International Trade Fair Transport and Logistics 2000 in Leipzig German Parcel changes basis of parcel price calculations Slowed growth in 2001 Truck fees

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DECEMBER 6, 2000
European Commission proposes more marine safety measures Following up on the legislative proposals put forward in March after the sinking of the oil tanker Erika, the European Commission today adopted a second package of proposed measures SCA says Westchester spill illustrates need for continued phase-out of single-hull tankers The November 28 spill of nearly half-million gallons of crude into the lower Mississippi River by the foreign-flag single hull tanker Westchester has led the Shipbuilders Council of America to renew its call for the continued phase-out of single-hull [and single-skin] tank vessels

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IDZs get the official nod Kimberley moves into vehicle export market Taxman targets used container registration dodgers Namibia's border levy clicks in Rate cuts offer big savings on East Africa rail route Nacala traffic trebles Road hauliers give new Maputo Corridor the thumbs-up 'Equity quota is a moving target' Safari ponders port rotation Transport body develops equity training strategy Nigeria opts for local shipbuilding expertise Portnet and Spoornet outline holiday working plans NUS helps cut telecommunications costs Standardised solutions customised to local conditions New bill of entry prototype caters for smaller agents Cell phone message sends out temperature alert for reefers Clients can print bills of lading in own offices Cargo owners and hauliers transact on-line Common system keeps track of charges New Spoornet system keeps Africa rail in contact Rohlig-Grindrod investigates own freight portal Clients sit back as BATS generates tracking e-mails Freight industry is far from ready for B2B New Hellmann system will link 130-strong country network Real time track and trace available Science fiction is becoming a reality WAP facility provides anywhere, anytime info NVOCC works on integrating with clients' systems Orders go directly into the system Shippers cotton on to new email truck-filler Cargo Info provides a single-entry freight site E-commerce 'Green Paper' must create new legal framework Ecu-Line launches direct Europe - Namibia service Hartrodt moves into development mode Looking at customised solutions Citrus leaders band together to restore order Poor citrus prices fall short of Capespan predictions Skills shortage hampers exports Upskilling is precursor to affirmative action Custom-designed tanks support Africa exports MSC manager recovering after car crash P&ON commits R25m more to avo industry Adjusted stats reveal fast-growing economy Casual workers bring Durban port to a halt Passengers and freight keep St Helena full Swazi border blockade labelled a flop Wine industry promotes black stakeholding

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DECEMBER 6, 2000
Port of Bellingham considers tenants for space in Harbor Center Building U.S./Japan reviews annual of 1995 Automotive Framework Agreement Port of Tacoma Oks change to lease to facilitate sale to ILWU Credit Union Port Seattle is Employer of year for support of disabled employees Port of Pasco rededicates completed Container Barge Terminal

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Why Africa Needs More Intra-Regional Trade High Transport Costs Blamed on Corruption URA to Charge for Transit Licences Saudi Company to Make Vessels for Lake Victoria

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Safety drive to target drugs A NEW crackdown on drug abuse in the shipping, fishing, and civil airline industries, and action to improve port and maritime safety, was pledged by the UK government yesterday. Industry welcomes tighter rules on drinking BRITAIN'S shipping industry yesterday appeared broadly behind plans to tighten up rules on alcohol abuse at sea, writes David Osler. Fredriksen shows money as Osprey tries to call tune JOHN Fredriksen's World Shipholding has demonstrated it has the funds to cover the offer for Osprey Maritime shares it does not already own. Fidelity discloses 9.97% Bergesen holding AMERICAN mutual fund Fidelity Investments has flagged a 9.97% shareholding in Bergesen, Norway's biggest bulk shipping group. Yards ponder EU subsidy stance European shipbuilders have been left scratching their heads over the type of protection they can expect from the European Union against South Korean competition, should negotiations on state subsidies fail and an EU anti-dumping case against Korea be pursued to WTO level. CESA reveals case against Seoul subsidies THE Committee of EU Shipbuilders' Associations has detailed its complaint against South Korea saying the country is "propping up" its shipyards, such as Daewoo Heavy Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Samsung Heavy Industries. Pay policy plan set to revive Swedish fleet A DRAFT shipping policy introduced in Sweden promises to be the first step towards a comprehensive revival in the nation's maritime fortunes. Kalmar unveils carrier for next generation of boxships KALMAR Industries has unveiled the Shuttle Carrier, which it describes as a new concept in container terminal operations.

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DECEMBER 6, 2000
Ferry initiative nets immigrants Fairplay assesses VLCC pool Israel probes Haifa collision French slam Erika response Marine engineers call off strike Ship fire closes Chittagong quay WG&A wins confidence boost Banana charters to change Litton Avondale workers vote Santos hit by new strike Weather hits Australian harvest RINA bidding moves ahead Minister blasts Woodside bid Cruise line seeks more vessels MFD salvage launched New products terminal for Sri Lanka Owner charged over alleged spill

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Quelle place pour la SNCB dans la HesseNoord Natie? La SNCB, on le sait, s’est insérée dans le secteur de la manutention portuaire de containers, ce qui s’est fait de deux manières différentes. D’une part, c’est la filiale IFB (Inter Ferry Boats), qui détient 50% du terminal de l’OCHZ, ayant été rejointe par le manutentionnaire anversois Hessenatie pour les 50% restants. C’est également IFB qui s’est installée sur le terminal à containers du port Ouest de Dunkerque, qui relèvera d’un seul opérateur constitué à 40% par le port autonome français et NFTI (90% IFB-10%CNC) pour 60%, cette dernière entité assurant la gestion. D’autre part, c’est la SNCB elle même qui a pris une participation de 33% dans la société constituée avec la Noord Natie (67%) pour l’exploitation du Noordzee Terminal, le deuxième terminal à containers à marée dont dispose pour l’instant le port d’Anvers. “Choc du gazole”: l’impact réel sur le transport routier Au 1er juillet 2000 et par rapport au 1er janvier 1999, donc sur une période dix-huit mois, le coût (prix de revient) du transport routier de marchandises (TRM) a subi en France une hausse comprise entre 10,7 et 12,7%. On a souvent évoqué à ce propos l’impact de mesures spécifiquement françaises comme les 35 heures et diverses autres avancées sociales. Pourtant, durant la même période, le coût du TRM a connu des hausses du même ordre de grandeur dans bon nombre de pays voisins. Analyse de ce qui est imputable au cas français et de ce qui revient au renchérissement des prix du gazole. Joyau renforce son réseau français La société française de messagerie reprendra en date du 1er janvier prochain “trois petits messagers régionaux”, annonce “Transports Actualités”. Il s’agit des sociétés de transport Bonhoure, Poeydomenge et Wille. Par cette acquisition, Joyau renforce son réseau (qui s’étendra sur cinq départements de plus) et augmente le nombre de ses implantations en France (qui passera de 32 à 35), ajoute notre confrère. Mory Circle devient Mory EGL Comme on pouvait s’y attendre, le groupe français Mory Team a élargi sa joint-venture avec le prestataire de services américain Circle, créée en mars sous le nom de Mory Circle, à EGL, qui a repris Circle cet été. Au début du mois, une nouvelle joint-venture, dans laquelle les deux partenaires détiennent une participation égale, a été fondée sous le nom de Mory EGL. Alors que Mory, par son alliance avec Circle, pouvait développer ses activités principalement dans le maritime, celle avec EGL permettra de poursuivre la diversification vers le fret aérien. Ou comment un groupe français, s’étant vu forcer de céder ses activités dans l’expédition de fret aérien et maritime, peut grandir...

Marine Link

Maritime Contract News

Litton Ingalls To Repair USS Cole
Two Cruise Ships For Blohm + Voss?

Breaking News

Despite Low Earnings, Litton Surpasses NYSE Forecasts
Reprieve Expected to Aid Telstra's Offshore Issues
Outboard Marine To Lay Off 1,000
Added Panamax Cargo Inquiries Have Little Effect On Rates
Parajitos Port Reopens; Dos Bocas Remains Closed
CMB Closes Bidding On Its Port Handling Division
EU Proposes Establishment Of New Safety Agency

Marine Link

Maritime Contract News

Litton Ingalls To Repair USS Cole
Two Cruise Ships For Blohm + Voss?

Breaking News

Despite Low Earnings, Litton Surpasses NYSE Forecasts
Reprieve Expected to Aid Telstra's Offshore Issues
Outboard Marine To Lay Off 1,000
Added Panamax Cargo Inquiries Have Little Effect On Rates
Parajitos Port Reopens; Dos Bocas Remains Closed
CMB Closes Bidding On Its Port Handling Division
EU Proposes Establishment Of New Safety Agency

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Phillip's Polar tankers face delay The first post OPA'90 tankers built in the US are facing delays in their delivery timetable. Endurance owners face pollution charges Canadian authorities charge Singapore-flagged tanker accused of polluting Nova Scotia coast. Pacific Basin buys Jardine shipmanagement The Hong Kong owner is majority shareholder in latest shipmanagement tie up. Europe sets out new post-Erika plans The European Commission has come out with its second round of proposals designed to protect its waters from shipping. NEPIA splits club and management New management company to run fast growing Newcastle P&I club. Cosco VLCCs head for home yard Chinese shipping giant COSCO is closing in on a preferred domestic yard with its VLCC newbuildings. P&O Nedlloyd revamps containers The Anglo-Dutch shipowner has ordered $130m worth of boxes from China. DNV comes clean on green shipping The class society says the industry has reacted positively to its new environmental notations.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

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

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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