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BRIEFS
June 9, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL-NOL signs service pact with new M'sian port
    Weekly service between Pelapas and Middle East begins on Monday
  • Maersk in talks to buy 12% stake in Indian port
  • New Contship route links Asia and Arabian Gulf
  • Kvaerner Fjellstrand sells S'pore shipyard
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus makes progress on A3XX, but delay likely
    Technical, financial aspects resolved, but question of Airbus revamp remains
  • Ansett may acquire 12 B747s for US flights
  • American, Delta in early merger discussion: report
  • Air Canada, pilots break off contract talks
Features
  • Fangcheng Harbour taps P&O Ports for makeover
    Port in Guangxi Zhuang seeks support to develop container transport
  • Wah Kwong shareholders to buy back shares
Columns
  • Carriers not liable for oil cargo shortfall on delivery

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL-NOL signs service pact with new M'sian port
    Weekly service between Pelapas and Middle East begins on Monday
  • Maersk in talks to buy 12% stake in Indian port
  • New Contship route links Asia and Arabian Gulf
  • Kvaerner Fjellstrand sells S'pore shipyard
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus makes progress on A3XX, but delay likely
    Technical, financial aspects resolved, but question of Airbus revamp remains
  • Ansett may acquire 12 B747s for US flights
  • American, Delta in early merger discussion: report
  • Air Canada, pilots break off contract talks
Features
  • Fangcheng Harbour taps P&O Ports for makeover
    Port in Guangxi Zhuang seeks support to develop container transport
  • Wah Kwong shareholders to buy back shares
Columns
  • Carriers not liable for oil cargo shortfall on delivery

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL-NOL signs service pact with new M'sian port
    Weekly service between Pelapas and Middle East begins on Monday
  • Maersk in talks to buy 12% stake in Indian port
  • New Contship route links Asia and Arabian Gulf
  • Kvaerner Fjellstrand sells S'pore shipyard
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus makes progress on A3XX, but delay likely
    Technical, financial aspects resolved, but question of Airbus revamp remains
  • Ansett may acquire 12 B747s for US flights
  • American, Delta in early merger discussion: report
  • Air Canada, pilots break off contract talks
Features
  • Fangcheng Harbour taps P&O Ports for makeover
    Port in Guangxi Zhuang seeks support to develop container transport
  • Wah Kwong shareholders to buy back shares
Columns
  • Carriers not liable for oil cargo shortfall on delivery

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL-NOL signs service pact with new M'sian port
    Weekly service between Pelapas and Middle East begins on Monday
  • Maersk in talks to buy 12% stake in Indian port
  • New Contship route links Asia and Arabian Gulf
  • Kvaerner Fjellstrand sells S'pore shipyard
Air and Land Transport
  • Airbus makes progress on A3XX, but delay likely
    Technical, financial aspects resolved, but question of Airbus revamp remains
  • Ansett may acquire 12 B747s for US flights
  • American, Delta in early merger discussion: report
  • Air Canada, pilots break off contract talks
Features
  • Fangcheng Harbour taps P&O Ports for makeover
    Port in Guangxi Zhuang seeks support to develop container transport
  • Wah Kwong shareholders to buy back shares
Columns
  • Carriers not liable for oil cargo shortfall on delivery

Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen technology event
  • $300m order for Hyundai
  • US Customs to test AES
  • Contship launches Galex Service
  • CP Ships names new senior VP
  • Integra direct service to Ningbo
  • Sole Vietnam agent for MOL
  • China Airlines weekly cargo flights to Frankfurt
  • A3XX project likely to take off
  • BA in KLM takeover bid
  • MAH revises first quarter EPS
  • FAA to introduce over-flight fees
  • Varig adds second LA-Brazil flight
  • Emery expands its Asian services

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
  • Train companies to co-operate on goods traffic
  • Optimism about KLM and BA is too great
  • buy.com Outsources e-commerce Logistics for Consumer Electronics To Ingram Micro's IM-Logistics
  • Copera Partners with Sanyo Logistics to Provide Integrated Warehouse Services for e-Commerce

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Centre exempts status holders from bank guarantee clause
  • Canada hikes anti-dumping duty on Indian steel
  • Belgian investors fancy India
  • Coffee exports up by record 13 pc in volume
  • FCI plans to dispose of old grain stockpile
  • CII to lead team for Cairo G-15 summit
  • Probe into 'dumping' of ferro silicon ordered
  • MMTC move to import palmolein
  • 10 lakh tonnes of sugar export sans levy permitted
  • More consumer items may attract anti-dumping duty
  • World Bank to lend $ 62 m for telecom sector
  • Sima moots textile equity fund to help cash-strapped mills
  • CSL completes shiprepair works ahead of time
  • Lead recycling norms notified
  • Delhi rice exporters told to pay 8 pc CST on licences sold over 4 yrs

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
  • Polish class society "surprised" at expulsion from IACS
    The Polish class society PRS has reacted to the decision taken by IACS Council to terminate its Associate membership stating: "We were very surprised by this and we do not believe such a course of action was merited by the facts associated with LEADER L and the period during which it was classed by PRS".
  • P&O Nedlloyd acquires Farrell
    P&O Nedlloyd has announced the acquisition of Farrell Lines Incorporated subject to final agreement and regulatory clearances from the United States Maritime Administration and other agencies.
  • Newbuildings ordered for Zim
    Six new 4,800 teu panamax-sized vessels have been ordered for Zim Israel Navigation from Hyundai .
  • U.K. fine tunes tonnage tax rules
    The Chief Secretary to the British Treasury, Andrew Smith MP, has introduced amendments to the tonnage tax provisions in the Finance Bill.

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Monopoli
    Alla Camera è saltato il numero legale dopo lo scontro tra Governo e opposizioni
    Affonda la riforma portuale
    Sulla mancata approvazione pesano le norme che disciplinano la fornitura di lavoro temporaneo
  • Analisi di efficienza per i terminal container
  • E sui «camalli» arriva la scure Ue
    Bruxelles è intenzionata a chiedere la restituzione di oltre 900 miliardi
  • Navi cisterna sotto ispezione dopo il disastro della «Erika»

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Athens assassination puts visitors on guard
    BRITISH companies at the Posidonia exhibitions in Pireaus were warned yesterday to be on their guard after the terrorist murder of UK diplomat Brigadier Stephen Saunders in Athens.
  • Dalian and Hudong scoop big boxships
    CHINA Shipping Group has confirmed orders for eight 5,600 teu containerships at two domestic shipbuilders in a historic first for Chinese shipyards in the fast growing post-panamax boxship market.
  • Lloyd's signals rise in marine premiums
    LLOYD'S marine underwriters have fired a warning shot across the bows of Greek and other shipowners with the message that they must expect to pay more for their insurance cover.
  • Informa Group acquires Bysis Research Services
    Informa Group, the publisher of Lloyd's List, has bought a leading provider of daily US financial product information, Bysis Research Services.
  • Erika surveyor retires from Rina
    A SENIOR Rina surveyor who had managerial responsibility for a key inspection of the ill-fated oil tanker Erika is to leave the Italian classification society.
  • Unions seize P&O works council seats
    TRADE union representatives have taken all 15 employee places on P&O Group's European works council, which will hold its first meeting in London on July 5.
  • Atlantic liner pact 'killed competition'
    THE former Trans-Atlantic Agreement was not a legally recognised freight conference but a means of subverting outside competition by offering traditionally independent carriers flexible membership terms, the European Commission said in court yesterday.
  • New string for Latam-Europe box service
    A SECOND string of ships is to be introduced in the service between Europe and the east coast of South America operated by the VSA3 consortium writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
  • Heavy seas and poor ballasting sank the Flare
  • Oil spill in Boston after collision
  • Japanese report 70 per cent rise in piracy
  • Chinese team refloats part of Dashun
  • PTP bags Singapore operator
  • Philippines seeks new meat supplier
  • Senator calls for Great Lakes dredging
  • Salvage operation starts off Port Moresby
  • Panama cruise port construction delayed
  • Aqaba port project goes public
  • Concern grows over Malta Drydocks
  • Bankrupt French shipyard holds auction
  • Taiwanese builder seeks white knight
  • Hurricanes threaten Windward banana crop
  • Harland & Wolff cuts 280 jobs
  • Pirates hit six vessels in seven-day period
  • Elite Rederi for sale after restructuring
  • SCI to raise loan for Aframax tankers
  • Port worker dies during salvage attempt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Trade facilitation atop new Customs deputy chief's list
    Automated filing and a proposal to rewrite and clarify the laws and procedures regarding import entry top Charles Winwood's agenda.
  • Panalpina, Rhenus in logistics venture
    The German partnership will focus mainly on client-oriented logistics solutions in the European chemical industry, automotive sector, and the consumer good markets.
  • Mudslinging clogs the Danube
  • FMC names four to senior posts
  • Truckers, shippers fight it out over fuel legislation
  • Cargolifter eyes U.S. blimp base
  • Canadian Pacific rolls out ro-ro service for trains, truck
  • Grand Aire Inc. wins cargo pact from Lear Corp.
  • Bangladesh plans air cargo subsidy for fruit, vegetable exports
  • International Lease Finance Corp. confirms interest in Airbus jumbo jet
  • Tiaca sells out exhibition space for Air Cargo Forum
  • Greek shipowners ponder going public
  • Private terminal operator at Nehru port to add crane
  • China boosts all-cargo air capacity
  • Web site aims to thwart pirates
  • DOT to issue 25-year look-ahead
  • Shippers overwhelmingly back OSRA

Marine Linkweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Tidewater To Purchase Platform Supply Vessel
Breaking News
  • MarAd Names Council Members
  • IBIA And Videotel Launch Packages
  • CIMAC Panel Held At ASME
  • LR Assists With Ballast Water Guidelines
  • Zurich Forms Focus Group
  • ExxonMobil Consolidates In Scandinavia
  • Just2Clicks Launches Online Cargo Insurance Service
  • Friede Goldman Offshore Settles Dispute

Marine Linkweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
Maritime Contract News
  • Tidewater To Purchase Platform Supply Vessel
Breaking News
  • MarAd Names Council Members
  • IBIA And Videotel Launch Packages
  • CIMAC Panel Held At ASME
  • LR Assists With Ballast Water Guidelines
  • Zurich Forms Focus Group
  • ExxonMobil Consolidates In Scandinavia
  • Just2Clicks Launches Online Cargo Insurance Service
  • Friede Goldman Offshore Settles Dispute

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 8, 2000
  • Galex to be launched soon
  • Healthy revenues for Charleston
  • SOM starts terminal construction
  • Russian Volga-Dnepr Airlines recognized by UN

TradeWindsweb site
  • Class societies to name and shame suspended ships
    Vessels that have classification suspended for more than seven days are to be exposed on the Internet, says IACS chief.
  • Tanker spills oil in US waters
    A collision between a modern tanker and a tug has dumped oil into Boston harbour.
  • Bankers put Elite up for grabs
    Danish shipowner Elite is being put up for sale by its owners.
  • Greek owner may sue over PRS expulsion
    Shipowner Manolis Tripodakis is looking at a $150,000 loss after charterer rejects vessel classed with the Polish Register.
  • IACS to axe another two classification societies
    The Indian and Croatian registers of shipping are likely to lose their membership of the International Association of Classification Societies.
  • Belfast yard axes workforce
    Harland & Wolff is to lay off workers until contracts kick in.
  • The Posidonia party is over
    TradeWinds was there with a camera to cover one of the most grueling events of the shipping calander.
  • Thai national carrier set for rebirth
    Thailand's government has given the all clear to reinvent a dormant shipping company.
  • Officers vote on ferry action
    P&O officers are being balloted on their willingness to strike after a breakdown in pay talks.
  • Taiwan seeks buyer for yard
    Cash-strapped shipyard China Shipbuilding Corp is pushing forward its hunt for investors.
  • NOL doubles up on VLCCs
    Singapore shipowner Neptune Orient Lines is showing its faith in the large tanker sector.
  • Bocimar and Chao launch Wah Kwong bid
    CMB group company Bocimar is joining forces with George Chao to buy up the remaining stock in Wah Kwong.
  • Saverys speaks on Wah Kwong
    Bocimar boss Marc Saverys explains Wah Kwong buyout strategy.
  • Bureau Veritas sparks class society takeover battle
    The French classification society aims to buy German rival Germanischer Lloyd as well as Registro Italiano Navale of Italy, but ABS may mount a counterbid.
  • P&O Nedlloyd makes move on US carrier
    Boxship giant P&O Nedlloyd is buying long-standing US containership operator Farrell Lines Inc.
  • P&O forges ahead with ABC listing
    A stocklisting of P&O's bulk shipping unit is imminent, in a move that could rekindle interest in the sluggish Capesize sector.
  • P&O cruise loan securred
    Bankers announce cash has been raised for two cruiseship newbuildings.
  • Athenian Sea Carriers places Hyundai order
    Shipowner interupts Posidonia party to award Suezmax contract with South Korean yard.
  • Polish Register fires Leader L surveyor
    Poles blame surveyor in Egypt for substandard survey of tragic bulk carrier.
  • Lloyd's Register in ship detention controversy
    RINA beats LR in US Coast Guard ship detention league table
  • Mitsubishi bails out Russians
    Details have emerged of a loan restructuring agreement made between Sovcomflot and Mitsubishi on 10 vessels.
  • New chief executive for Essar
    Indian shipowner finds a CEO in New York
  • Class faces stormy future
    Reform of classification tops the agenda at Posidonia.
  • DNV calls for action against RINA
    A tough call for the Italian classification society to be suspended from IACS has electrified the opening day of Posidonia in Greece. TradeWinds was there as DNV chief Helge Midttun spoke out.
  • Class War breaks out at Posidonia
    Battle for the Polish Register fleet follows ejection from IACS over bulk carrier tragedy.
  • Polish Register kicked out of IACS
    Classification societies act over 18 deaths on "substandard" bulk carrier.
  • Osprey shareholders vote on plan
    Stock holders in Osprey Maritime met today to review a planned capital reduction exercise.
  • Tanker boom puts Posidonia in party mood
    Clarkson's irrepressible managing director, Richard Fulford-Smith, veteran of at least 12 Posidonias, tells TradeWinds what the year's biggest event means to him.

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PORTS
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
FINANCING
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
PORTS
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
TRUCKING
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
SHIPPING
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
LEGISLATION
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
SAFETY & SECURITY
In India, it is planned to designate at least one tugboat in major ports for emergencies at sea
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
PORTS
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
INSTITUTIONS
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
ASSOCIATIONS
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
SHIPPING
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
SHIPPING
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
PORTS
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
SHIPPING
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
SHIPPING
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
CUSTOMS
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
CUSTOMS
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
SHIPYARDS
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
TRADE
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
PORTS
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
ENVIRONMENT
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
PORTS
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
SHIPYARDS
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
LOGISTICS
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
ASSOCIATIONS
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
INFRASTRUCTURE
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
CRUISES
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
PORTS
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
PORTS
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
PORTS
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
SHIPPING
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
PORTS
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
ASSOCIATIONS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
ASSOCIATIONS
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
SEAFARERS
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
INDUSTRY
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
SHIPPING
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
SEAFARERS
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
PORTS
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
PORTS
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
PORTS
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
MARITIME SERVICES
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
PORTS
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
PORTS
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
LOGISTICS
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges to focus on the development of a "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
SHIPYARDS
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
ASSOCIATIONS
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
SHIPYARDS
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
AWARDS
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
INDUSTRY
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
SHIPPING
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
PORTS
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
INDUSTRY
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
INDUSTRY
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
PORTS
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
COMPANIES
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
COMPANIES
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
PORTS
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
EDUCATION
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
SHIPYARDS
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
PORTS
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
PORTS
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
SHIPYARDS
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
PORTS
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
PORTS
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
MARITIME SERVICES
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
Board of Directors Renewed. Paolo Salvaro Remains General Secretary
INDUSTRY
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
PORTS
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
SHIPYARDS
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
COMPANIES
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
LOGISTICS
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
SHIPPING
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
DEFENCE
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
NEWS
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
TRUCKING
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
PORTS
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
INSURANCE
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
LOGISTICS
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
SHIPPING
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
ASSOCIATIONS
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
INFRASTRUCTURE
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPPING
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
PORTS
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
SHIPPING
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
SAFETY & SECURITY
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
SHIPPING
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
MARINAS
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
COMPANIES
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
PORTS
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
PORTS
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
PORTS
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
PORTS
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
ASSOCIATIONS
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
PORTS
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
PORTS
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
LAW
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
SAFETY & SECURITY
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
SHIPPING
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
PORTS
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
LOGISTICS
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
ASSOCIATIONS
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
DEFENCE
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
INDUSTRY
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
PORTS
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
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