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November 1998
02/11/1998Seoul-Inchon canal construction to start in March, next year
(The Korea Economic Weekly)
02/11/1998Passengers of sinking ferry may 'have to swim'
(Shipping Times)
02/11/1998Antwerp port seeks to lure chemicals investors
(Shipping Times)
02/11/1998KL unveils more steps to promote local ports
(Shipping Times)
02/11/1998BRIEFS
03/11/1998EU reviews subsidies given to Kvaerner's German yard
(Shipping Times)
03/11/1998EU regulators, carriers agree on pricing principles
(Shipping Times)
03/11/1998BRIEFS
03/11/1998China: shipping market opened to Europeans
(Financial Times)
04/11/1998Siete puertos españoles invierten 260.000 millones en modernizarse
(urgente online press)
04/11/1998Banking on creative design
(Shipping Times)
04/11/1998S'pore marine sector sees 17% growth in revenue
(Shipping Times)
04/11/1998BRIEFS
05/11/1998Analysts' space demand predictions come true
(Sched Net)
05/11/1998Guangdong imports up despite downturn
(Sched Net)
05/11/1998Las Palmas castiga a los tráficos cautivos frente a las flotas extranjeras
(urgente online press)
05/11/1998Flag-of-convenience myth
(Shipping Times)
05/11/1998M'sian govt to implement proposals to boost Klang
(Shipping Times)
05/11/1998BRIEFS
05/11/1998Capacity problems at ECT
(Cargoweb)
06/11/1998Trasmediterránea construirá una terminal propia en Valencia
(urgente online press)
06/11/1998Rate restoration tops agenda at TSA meeting
(Sched Net)
06/11/1998Container Freight Charges to Rise Further
(The Korea Herald)
06/11/1998Container Shipping Along ROK-Russia Line Drops
(The Korea Times)
06/11/1998Shipping Industry Secures Orders that last for 2 Years and 6 Months
(The Korea Times)
06/11/1998Korean ship orders up 87% in Oct due to stronger yen
(Shipping Times)
06/11/1998Keppel Marine Industries next in line to be merged
(Shipping Times)
06/11/1998APL confirms possible sale of stacktrain unit
(Shipping Times)
06/11/1998BRIEFS
07/11/1998Good reaction to EC proposal
(Sched Net)
07/11/1998Increased exports boost Japanese shipping lines
(Financial Times)
07/11/1998BRIEFS
09/11/1998Internet usage on board ships forecast to grow
(Shipping Times)
09/11/1998Transpacific lines to raise rates by at least US$900
(Shipping Times)
09/11/1998Shippers anxious over permanent rate hikes
(Sched Net)
09/11/1998BRIEFS
10/11/1998Panama Canal results unaffected by El Nino
(Sched Net)
10/11/1998Call for int'l standard to test ships for Y2000 bug
(Shipping Times)
10/11/1998Durban car terminal opens officially with 56 000 units expected in the first year
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
10/11/1998Mauritius Freeport as the hub of the southern Indian Ocean?
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
10/11/1998Status Maritime to launch Europe service in January
(Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weekly)
10/11/1998BRIEFS
10/11/1998Delay in KLM/Alitalia alliance
(Cargoweb)
11/11/1998Business picks up at Mombasa port
(Daily Nation on the Web)
11/11/1998P&O Ports pulls out of US$1b project in India
(Shipping Times)
11/11/1998BRIEFS
12/11/1998European Commission to monitor newbuilding prices for unfair competition
(Marine Log)
12/11/1998APSA succeeds in resisting new THCs
(Sched Net)
12/11/1998Peerless to dilute stake in shipping unit
(The Economic Times)
12/11/1998Italian firm to study major Manila port project
(Shipping Times)
12/11/1998Congestion surcharge imposed on Madras stays
(Shipping Times)
12/11/1998BRIEFS
13/11/1998Oil tankers' rates seen to drop 5-7% next year
(Shipping Times)
13/11/1998S'pore shippers slam planned freight rate hikes
(Shipping Times)
13/11/1998BRIEFS
14/11/1998BRIEFS
16/11/1998Get ready for the 15,000-TEU boxship a few years from now
(Shipping Times)
16/11/1998New low-tax package for German fleet "healthy"
(Shipping Times)
16/11/1998Smaller carriers turn to consolidation to survive
(Shipping Times)
16/11/1998AWRA members announce 1999 rate restorations
(Sched Net)
16/11/1998BRIEFS
17/11/1998P&O Nedlloyd names latest newbuilding in Hong Kong
(Sched Net)
17/11/1998Mundra port projected to handle 3.5m tonnes of cargo
(Exim India)
17/11/1998BRIEFS
17/11/1998More vessels to call at Mombasa
(Daily Nation on the Web)
17/11/1998DFDS acquires North Sea Line
(Cargoweb)
18/11/1998Gujarat plans to make Hazira 'most preferred port of call'
(Exim India)
18/11/1998South Korea denies that IMF funds help shipyards
(Marine Log)
18/11/1998Can 5,000 passengers be safely evacuated from a cruise ship?
(Shipping Times)
18/11/1998Halla shipbuilder gets reprieve from creditors
(Shipping Times)
18/11/1998Tanker market forecast to have surplus of 21m dwt
(Shipping Times)
18/11/1998BRIEFS
18/11/1998Port Privatisation: An Area Where
(The East African)
18/11/1998Cross channel fares to soar
(BBC News)
19/11/1998Cinco navieras baleares inscriben sus buques en el Registro Especial
(urgente online press)
19/11/1998First Private Box Terminal in Vietnam Opened
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
19/11/1998VSA looks to expand
(Sched Net)
19/11/1998Gulf hub sets its sights high
(Shipping Times)
19/11/1998Port of Long Beach sees 6.3% jump in Asian imports
(Shipping Times)
19/11/1998Indian government sells 9m shares in Concor
(Shipping Times)
19/11/1998BRIEFS
20/11/1998Petronet, SCI to float LNG shipping joint venture
(The Economic Times)
20/11/1998Nedlloyd confident despite fall in profits
(Financial Times)
20/11/1998CTSA Unveils Rate Hike Plan of $1,000 Per FEU
(Cyber Shipping Guide - Ocean Commerce)
20/11/1998Allarme dell'European freight leaders club: entro il 2010 è previsto un raddoppio del traffico intracomunitario. Trasporto merci verso il collasso
(Il Sole 24 Ore On Line)
20/11/1998Bunker supplier cannot arrest chartered vessel for non-payment
(Shipping Times)
20/11/1998Rise in container cargo seen
(Shipping Times)
20/11/1998BRIEFS
21/11/1998Better future for Croatia Line
(Exim India)
21/11/1998Shipping lines defend rates
(Sched Net)
21/11/1998BRIEFS
23/11/1998Indian National Shipowners Association asks ministry of surface transport to allocate separate berths at Indian ports for coastal ships, writes S Ravindran
(Business Standard)
23/11/1998Hyundai's First Cruise Ship Returns from North Korea; Mt. Kumgang Tours Available to Foreigners in Mid-March
(The Korea Herald)
23/11/1998China Container growth to remain strong
(Sched Net)
23/11/1998Dubai's face of diversification
(Shipping Times)
23/11/1998Osaka port eyeing S'pore investors for US$350m project
(Shipping Times)
23/11/1998BRIEFS
24/11/1998España y Francia confirman la conexión con el TAV en el 2004
(urgente online press)
24/11/1998Reported piracy incidents in Asia fall in Jan-Sept
(Shipping Times)
24/11/1998HK shipping lines warn against govt intervention
(Shipping Times)
24/11/1998BRIEFS
25/11/1998Advantages of Mormugao Port listed
(Exim India)
25/11/1998BRIEFS
26/11/1998Transpacific group to raise surcharges
(Shipping Times)
26/11/1998Experts Discuss the Way Forward for Tanzania Ports
(The East African)
26/11/1998Container Traffic at Mombasa Rises
(The East African)
26/11/1998Comesa States to Establish Shipping Line
(The East African)
26/11/1998BRIEFS
27/11/1998TN working group identifies ideal site for box hub port
(Exim India)
27/11/1998MbPT plans to privatise four terminals at Indira Dock
(Exim India)
27/11/1998Los puertos de Almería y Perpignan compiten por los cítricos marroquíes
(urgente online press)
27/11/1998Mixed fortunes for freight contracts
(Business Day)
27/11/1998CTSA to implement peak season surcharge
(Sched Net)
27/11/1998Vessel's delivery date hinges on expiry of definite notice
(Shipping Times)
27/11/19983 Risks seen in underestimating impact of Asia crisis
(Shipping Times)
27/11/1998BRIEFS
28/11/1998BRIEFS
30/11/1998Essar plans to set up port, terminal near petro refinery
(Capital Market)
30/11/1998Six int'l firms bid for venture with PT Pelindo II
(Shipping Times)
30/11/1998UK ports to fight "illegal" subsidies
(Shipping Times)
30/11/1998S'pore port users stand to save up to $32m next year
(Shipping Times)
30/11/1998BRIEFS
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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