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Press Review Index
October 1998
01/10/1998Las grandes conferencias marítimas del Pacífico aumentan tarifas
(urgente online press)
01/10/1998Westport's box volumes up 4 times in first half
(Shipping Times)
01/10/1998November opening for Maersk/Sea-Land new port
(Sched Net)
01/10/1998TACA appeal hindered as carriers face further fines
(Sched Net)
01/10/1998BRIEFS
02/10/1998Market has potential to grow
(Shipping Times)
02/10/1998Two major conferences overcharging shippers
(Shipping Times)
02/10/1998BRIEFS
03/10/1998The Panama Canal in a time of transition
(The Bunker Bulletin)
03/10/1998BRIEFS
05/10/1998Canadian Pacific, Evergreen expanding in different ways
(Shipping Times)
05/10/1998Hong Kong/China shift most westbound cargo
(Sched Net)
05/10/1998BRIEFS
06/10/1998Set up third global air grouping: Continental
(Shipping Times)
06/10/1998SNSC hails EC fines imposed on Taca lines
(Shipping Times)
06/10/1998Region's container imbalance worsens
(Shipping Times)
06/10/1998BRIEFS
07/10/1998TSA to implement new Panama Canal charge
(Sched Net)
07/10/1998FASC slams liner groups over freight rate increases
(Shipping Times)
07/10/1998BRIEFS
08/10/1998Los 45 puertos españoles mueven 197 millones de toneladas
(urgente online press)
08/10/1998Specialised vessel types in demand
(Shipping Times)
08/10/1998Taiwan set to fully open shipping market
(Shipping Times)
08/10/1998BRIEFS
09/10/1998General Dynammics to buy NASSCO for $370 million
(Marine Log)
09/10/1998Evergreen chief optimistic but strikes cautious note
(Exim India)
09/10/1998Italy to award subsidies to Lloyd Triestino
(Sched Net)
09/10/1998Finances play important role
(Shipping Times)
09/10/1998Bulging orderbook boosts ABS plans to expand in China
(Shipping Times)
09/10/1998BRIEFS
10/10/1998BRIEFS
12/10/1998Separate terminal charges provided at shippers' request
(Shipping Times)
12/10/1998Big jump in rates expected on Asia-US trade
(Shipping Times)
12/10/1998BRIEFS
12/10/1998FDI ceiling in shipping may be raised to 100 per cent
(Exim India)
12/10/1998NOL denies sale of 40 percent APL
(Cargoweb)
13/10/1998Anave pide la anulación de las nuevas tarifas portuarias
(urgente online press)
13/10/1998NOL warns carriers to but into bigger business
(Sched Net)
13/10/1998BRIEFS
13/10/1998ECT - Port Authority joint venture plan tabled again
(Cargoweb)
14/10/1998El puerto de Cartagena mueve 10 millones de toneladas de registro bruto de buques
(urgente online press)
14/10/1998P&O Ports acquires stevedoring businesses
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
14/10/1998Hong Kong announces August trade figures
(Sched Net)
14/10/1998The hotly debated issue of a global pay standard for seamen
(Shipping Times)
14/10/1998System takes blame for substandard ships
(Shipping Times)
14/10/1998BRIEFS
15/10/1998Electronic charts: A revolutionary step in maritime navigation
(The Link)
15/10/1998Airline working on alliances
(Shipping Times)
15/10/1998Taca puts off posting of 1999 rates till mid-Nov
(Shipping Times)
15/10/1998BRIEFS
15/10/1998Port of Rotterdam invests $ 230 million and pays municipality $ 45 million
(Cargoweb)
16/10/1998Privatisation: shipyard sale under dispute
(Financial Times)
16/10/1998American ports vie for trade
(Shipping Times)
16/10/1998APL Action Prompts TWRA to Convene Emergency Meeting
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
16/10/1998BRIEFS
17/10/1998KLM says bug may ground flights
(Financial Times)
17/10/1998President Signs Ship Reform Act
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
17/10/1998Global market review - lower crudes and mixed bunker prices
(The Bunker Bulletin)
17/10/1998BRIEFS
19/10/1998Crossing Your T's and Dotting Your I's
(WorldTradeOnline Magazine)
19/10/1998Environment clearance for Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust's marine chemicals terminal soon, writes Our Corporate Bureau in Mumbai
(Business Standard)
19/10/1998Hike in Shipping, Air Charges Prolong Burden for Exporters
(Korea Herald)
19/10/1998Cross-Channel: big rise expected in fares
(Financial Times)
19/10/1998BRIEFS
20/10/1998Harbor projects to be scaled down
(Korea Herald)
20/10/1998Chinese shipbuilding: orders collapse as rivals gain edge
(Financial Times)
20/10/1998Portnet slaps on shock increases at dry and floating docks
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
20/10/1998Portnet takes a hard look at its charges
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
20/10/1998Childs pushes Richards Bay as major east coast container terminal
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
20/10/1998China slammed for releasing hijackers of Petro Ranger
(Shipping Times)
20/10/1998BRIEFS
20/10/1998Pinto outlines major projects
(Exim India)
20/10/1998'Hutchison share in ECT limited to 45 percent'
(Cargoweb)
21/10/1998Eurotunnel growth accelerates
(Financial Times)
21/10/1998Millions to be invested in Howland Hook
(Sched Net)
21/10/1998S Korea to delay, scale down some port projects
(Shipping Times)
21/10/1998Major lines feeling impact of Asia's trade imbalance
(Shipping Times)
21/10/1998BRIEFS
22/10/1998Canarias, la puerta marítima de Africa
(urgente online press)
22/10/1998Evergreen vessel makes first Mainland call in 48 years
(Sched Net)
22/10/1998Major boost for US shipbuilding
(Shipping Times)
22/10/1998Faith in Asia despite slump
(Shipping Times)
22/10/1998BRIEFS
23/10/1998Belgian govt green lights Antwerp expansion
(Sched Net)
23/10/1998Taiwan sees slowdown in growth of container cargo
(Shipping Times)
23/10/1998NYK protests against US$24m fine by EC
(Shipping Times)
23/10/1998Los buques de cabotaje, admitidos en el Registro Especial de Canarias
(urgente online press)
23/10/1998BRIEFS
24/10/1998BRIEFS
26/10/1998Trasmediterránea, a por el crucero Canarias-Málaga-Palma de Mallorca
(urgente online press)
26/10/1998Medfec agree on Westbound rate increase
(Sched Net)
26/10/1998Jakarta may scrap some taxes on imported ships
(Shipping Times)
26/10/1998Malacca straits safer when two schemes take effect in December
(Shipping Times)
26/10/1998BRIEFS
26/10/1998Kandla Port draws up ambitious Rs 850-cr. perspective plan
(Exim India)
26/10/1998Rumors about alliance between Nedlloyd and Kühne & Nagel
(Cargoweb)
27/10/1998Malpensa: computer chaos in Milan
(Financial Times)
27/10/1998HHI builds third MSC ship in groundbreaking deal
(Sched Net)
27/10/1998SCL changes names of agents
(Sched Net)
27/10/1998Dubai port firm to manage Beirut terminal
(Shipping Times)
27/10/1998BRIEFS
28/10/1998Market forces dictate freight rates that shippers have to pay
(Shipping Times)
28/10/1998State ports set to go private
(Shipping Times)
28/10/1998Call to build ports based on natural advantages
(Shipping Times)
28/10/1998BRIEFS
28/10/1998Lessors' contribution to shipping industry significant: IICL chief
(Exim India)
29/10/1998Adapting to difficult times
(Shipping Times)
29/10/1998Calcutta port panel slashes handling charges
(Shipping Times)
29/10/1998BRIEFS
29/10/1998Five companies bid for development of multipurpose Cuddalore port
(Exim India)
30/10/1998BRIEFS
31/10/1998EU sues aviation companies over US deals
(Financial Times)
31/10/1998BRIEFS
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Approved the 2023 consuntive budget of the AdSP of the Northern Tirreno Sea
Livorno
Last year the number of port workers in Livorno and Piombino decreased by 46 units by falling to 1,767, of which 1,499 were operating (1,632 in 2022) and 268 administrative (181)
The MSC Group presents an offer to buy the Gram Car Carriers, the world's third largest carrier in the PCTC segment
The MSC Group presents an offer to buy the Gram Car Carriers, the world's third largest carrier in the PCTC segment
Oslo
The proposal, worth about 653 million euros, was accepted by the Board of the Norwegian company and its main shareholders.
At the construction site Fincantieri in Marghera the varo of the Norwegian cruise ship Norwegian Aqua
At the construction site Fincantieri in Marghera the launch of the cruise ship Norwegian Aqua
Trieste / Miami
It is 322 meters long and has a gross tonnage of 156,300 tons
Paolo Guidi has been named general manager of CMA CGM Italy
Paolo Guidi has been named general manager of CMA CGM Italy
Marseille
The first May will take over in Romain Vigneaux
HHLA will acquire 51% of the capital of Austrian intermodal transport company Roland Spedition
HHLA will acquire 51% of the capital of Austrian intermodal transport company Roland Spedition
Hamburg
Its network connects ports in Hamburg, Antwerp, Bremerhaven, Koper, Rotterdam and Trieste.
Kuehne + Nagel's downward trend in economic performance continues.
Kuehne + Nagel's downward trend in economic performance continues.
Schindellegi
In growth the handling of volumes of sea and air shipments
ESPO points out issues to be addressed in order to enable European ports to face the next challenges
Brussels
Memorandum in view of the European elections in June
The Port of Barcelona has established new historical records of monthly and quarterly container traffic
The Port of Barcelona has established new historical records of monthly and quarterly container traffic
Barcelona
As of March 2024, 348mila teu (+ 34.3%) were handled, of which 154mila in transshipment (+ 63.9%) and 194mila in import-export (+ 17.4%)
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Queen Anne to Cunard
Monfalcone
Concordate with Princess Cruises the postponement of the delivery of the Star Princess
Le Aziende informano
Protocollo d'intesa tra l'Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare di Sicilia Occidentale e l'Escola Europea di Intermodal Transport
International shipping associations call for help at U.N. to protect shipping
London
Solicited a greater military presence, missions and patrols. The world-they write in a letter to Guterres-would be outraged if four airliners were seized.
In February, shipping traffic in the Suez Canal declined by -42.8% percent.
In February, shipping traffic in the Suez Canal declined by -42.8% percent.
The Cairo
Net tonnage of the naviglio down -59.8% percent. Drastic reduction of -53% of the value of transit fees
The World Shipping Council points to the EU the way to support the economy and trade
In Norway, the construction of the world's two largest hydrogen-powered ferries
In Norway, the construction of the world's two largest hydrogen-powered ferries
Brønnøysund / Gursken
Order of Torghatten company at the shipyard Myklebust
The freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam in the first quarter was down by -1.4% percent.  Increase of containers
The freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam in the first quarter was down by -1.4% percent. Increase of containers
Rotterdam
Strong increase (+ 29.0%) of feeder ships departing from the Dutch stopover to the Mediterranean ports
In the first three months of 2024, freight traffic in Russian ports fell by -3.3% percent.
St. Petersburg
Drastic reduction of passenger traffic in the Crimean port scans
In the first three months of 2024, freight traffic in Russian ports fell by -3.3% percent.
Tytgat (SEA Europe) : A European maritime industrial strategy is urgently needed
Brussels
Round table with representatives of the institutions of the European Union
Joe Kramek will be the next president and CEO of the World Shipping Council
Joe Kramek will be the next president and CEO of the World Shipping Council
Washington / Brussels/London / Singapore
He will retire at the end of July in Butler when the latter is retiring.
In the first quarter of this year the traffic of goods in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge grew by 2.4%
In the first quarter of this year the traffic of goods in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge grew by 2.4%
Anverse
On the increase the containers. Decrease in other loads. Belgian, Dutch and German ports urge European governments to ensure that industries remain in Europe
Partnership of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Anduril Industries in the Field of Maritime Defense
Orange County / Seoul
Envisage the design, development and production of new types of autonomous naval systems
d' Friend International Shipping orders two new tankers LR1
Luxembourg
Commits to China's shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Global Infrastructure Partners waives to acquire 49% percent of Malaysian MMC Port Holdings
New York
CMA CGM Air Cargo announces its first transpacific line
Marseille
Three aircraft will be taken over between summer and early next year.
In 2023 new annual historical record of maritime traffic in the Stories of Malacca and Singapore
In 2023 new annual historical record of maritime traffic in the Stories of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
The previous maximum peak had been reached in 2018
HMM announces the nearly doubling of fleet capacity by 2030
Seoul
Expected 63% increments of the volumes transportable from container carriers and 95% in the bulk carrier sector
In the first quarter of 2024, the Port of Singapore handled ten million containers (+ 10.7%)
In the first quarter of 2024, the Port of Singapore handled ten million containers (+ 10.7%)
Singapore
The overall traffic in goods increased by 7.6%
Iran has given way to the attack on Israel with the seizure of the container ship. MSC Aries
London / Manila
Le Aziende informano
ABB fornirà la sua soluzione per il Cold - Ironing nel Porto Internazionale di Portsmouth
The construction of the new Venetian container terminal in Porto Marghera is being carried out.
The construction of the new Venetian container terminal in Porto Marghera is being carried out.
Venice
It will be able to accommodate Panamax vessels and will have an annual traffic capacity of one million teu
The French Senate has approved a bill to limit the right to strike in transport
The French Senate has approved a bill to limit the right to strike in transport
Last year container traffic in Malta decreased by -11.4%
Last year container traffic in Malta decreased by -11.4%
The Valletta
Crucierists in growth of 59.1%
Approved by the Transport Commission of the Spanish Congress a proposal to improve the competitiveness of the REC Ship Register
Madrid
Applause from ANAVE. The number of national flag merchant ships has fallen to the all-time low
Pirate attacks on ships have been growing.
Pirate attacks on ships have been growing.
London
Recrudescence of Somali piracy
Assshipowners, well the decree that delegates security checks to recognized bodies
Rome
Messina : a concrete step forward in the optics of an ever greater competitiveness of the Italian flag
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the multipurpose ro-ro Great Abidjan
Naples
It is the fourth of six class ships "G5"
Baltimore attributes to owner and operator of the ship Dali the blame for the collapse of the Key Bridge
Baltimore
They would have been established dysfunction to the power supply on board that would cause a blackout
Grimaldi and IMAT have renewed the five-year agreement for the training of crews
Castel Volturno
Focus on new technologies installed on board ships
The quarterly economic performance of DSV is still declining
Hedehusene
In the first quarter of this year, the value of net profit decreased by -27.2%
Approved the consuntive budget 2023 of the AdSP of the Sardinia Sea
Cagliari
An administration surplus of 530 million euros, of which more than 475 tied for works in progress
US imports of dangerous goods have been penalized during the pandemic.
Washington
Survey by the Government Accountability Office
In 2023 CEPIM-Parma's Interport recorded a growth of 6.8% of the value of production
Bianconese of Fontevivo
Net profit di788mila euro (+ 223.2%)
In the first quarter of 2024, UPS Group revenues fell by -5.3%
Atlanta
Net profit down -41.3%
Grendi has perfected the purchase of the ship Wedellsborg
Milan
It will be renamed with the name of "Grenching Futura"
Grimaldi consolidates its presence in China with new headquarters in Shanghai
Naples / Shanghai
Inaugurates the offices of the Grimaldi Shipping Agency Shanghai
Approved the 2023 consuntive budget of the Western Ligure Sea AdSP
Genoa
The new endowment of the institution's organic plant provides for 50 hires, including three managerial positions
First plant for the distribution of LNG and GNC to vehicles in the port of La Spezia
The Spezia
It has been installed in Stagnoni locations
Agreement between MSC, MSC Foundation and Mercy Ships for the construction of a new hospital ship
Geneva / Lindale
Tomorrow in Livorno a conference on the history of the city port
Livorno
It will be talked about architecture, trade and politics between the XVI and the twentieth century
Agreement Assshipowners-ITS Academy G. Caboto for training in the maritime, port and logistics sectors
Rome
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
In the first quarter of 2024, the port of Algeciras handled 1.2 million containers (+ 8.1%)
Algeciras
The traffic in overall goods increased by 3.3%
In the first three months of this year in Valencia, container port traffic grew by 12.1% percent.
Valencia
In March, the increase was 15.7% percent.
The Spezia and Carrara try to break down the bell towers and solicit cooperation at the ports of Genoa and Savona
The Spezia
Switzerland and Switzerland cut trade between Italy and Switzerland.
Bern
In the first three months of the 2024 decline in Swiss exports. Stable imports
Port of Naples, striking of the fast ferry Island of Procida against a quay
Naples
About thirty minor injuries among passengers
Summoned for April 23 a meeting at MIT on former TCT port workers
Taranto
The unions had requested clarification on the future of the 330 members of the Taranto Port Workers Agency.
The outer Levant dock of the Arbatax port has returned fully operational
Cagliari
In August 2020 he had been shouted by the ferry "Bithia"
The Port of Los Angeles closed the first quarter with a 29.6% percent growth in container traffic
Los Angeles
Expected a continuation of the positive trend
Stable the value of ABB's revenues in the first quarter
Zurich
The new orders are down -5.0% percent. At the end of July Rosengren will leave the CEO position in Wierod
The crisis of the Cooperative Sole Workers of Porto Flavio Gioia officialized at institutions and trade unions
Salerno
USB Mare and Porti, what's going on in the port of Salerno is the result of pressure from shipowners
Euronav sells its own ship management company to Anglo-Eastern
Antwerp / Hong Kong
Manages the fleet of tanker ships of the Antwerp company
Genoa Shipbuilding Industries has acquired a submersible barge of the cargo capacity of 14,000 tonnes
Genoa
It can also be employed as a floating basin for the varo of artifacts up to 9,800 tons
Venice Cold Stores & Logistics obtains the qualification of tax warehouse for wines and sparkling
Venice
Extension of the services offered to companies in the wine sector
Gasparate urges to exempt property of interports from payment of the Imu
Nola
President of the Union Interports Reunited warned that with the PNRR construction sites the railway intermodality is at risk
Hapag-Lloyd plans future investments to expand business in the terminal and intermode sectors
Hamburg
Among the markets, the company focuses attention on Africa, India, Southeast Asia and the Pacific
Set up a consortium to decarbonize transport on the northern Pacific route
Vancouver
It is formed by nine companies and entities and is open to other partners
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Long Beach increased by 16.4%
Long Beach
In March, the increase was 8.3% percent.
Delivery of the work of consolidation of the foranea dam of the port of Catania
Catania
Procurement of the value of 75 million euros
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
Tomorrow in Livorno a conference on the history of the city port
Livorno
It will be talked about architecture, trade and politics between the XVI and the twentieth century
On April 11, the sixth edition of the "Italian Port Days" will begin.
Rome
Also this year the project has been divided into two sessions : the first in the spring and the second from September 20 to October 20
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Iran says MSC Aries vessel seized for 'violating maritime laws'
(Reuters)
Le transport maritime national navigue à vue
(Aujourd'hui Le Maroc)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Mario Mattioli
Roma, 27 ottobre 2023
››› File
Plan to improve in Genoa and Savona the rail links with cruise terminals and airport
Genoa
It was presented today in the Ligurian capital
From 10 to May 12 at Spezia will be held "DePortibus-The festival of ports that connect the world"
The Spezia
The programme provides for technical events and cultural proposals
Three new STS cranes have arrived in the Kenyan port of Lamu.
Mombasa
They will be able to work on container ships of the capacity of over 18mila teu
One hundred new IVECO trucks powered by HVO in the Smet fleet
Turin
They will be taken over in the course of this year
In the first three months of this year, goods transported by rail between China and Europe increased by 10% percent.
Beijing
Operated 4,541 trains (+ 9%)
In the first quarter of 2024, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -2.3%
Hong Kong
In March, the decline was -10.6% percent.
The regasification terminal FSRU Toscana left Livorno direct to Genoa
Livorno
In the Ligurian scalp and then in Marseille maintenance interventions will be carried out
Confirmed to Tugchiers Meeting Port of Genoa the granting of trailer services in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Planned investment of 35 million euros to renovate fleet
In the first quarter of 2024, OOIL revenues decreased by -9.0%
Hong Kong
Containers carried by the OOCL fleet increased by 3.4%
Mattioli (Federation of the Sea) relaunches the propulsive role of maritime clusters
Rome
Today, the National Sea Day and the marinara culture are celebrated
In the first quarter of 2024, the revenues of Yang Ming and WHL grew by 18.5% and 8.1%
Keelung / Taipei
In March the increments were equal to 20.3% and 8.6%
In 2023 the freight traffic handled by the State Railways Group fell by -2.0%
Rome
The Logistics Pole posted a net loss of -80 million euros, up 63 million euros.
Port of Genoa, inaugurated new rooms of Stella Maris at Maritime stations
Genoa
They are intended for the welfare and socialization of seafarers in transit in the Superba
Germany's Dachser has acquired the compatriate Brummer Logistik
Kempten
The company specializes in the logistics of perishable products
In the first quarter of 2024, Evergreen's revenues increased by 32.6% percent.
Taipei
In March, the increase was 36.5% percent.
Cooperation pact between the associations of the ports and ferry companies of Greece
The Piraeus
Among the activities, make sure that port benches are adequate for new naval technologies
In 2023 the traffic in goods at ports in Lazio fell by -5.7% percent. Record of cruises
Cyvitavecchia
Passenger of line services growing by 10.0%
RINA will collaborate on the sustainable development of ports and shipping of Indonesia
Genoa
Contract with the World Bank
In Udine the Officine Rotable Maintenance of FVG Rail has been equipped with a lawn back in fossa
Procedure
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