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BRIEFS
June 30, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL group pulls out of bid for Indon terminal
    Hutchison most likely to be winner of minority stake in Koja terminal
  • Mega container ships loom on the horizon
  • Berthing schedules available through hand-phone
  • Ports of Auckland workers plan two strikes next month
  • MISC orders 4 LNG ships
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France, Delta to bid for 10% Thai Airways stake
    Star Alliance partners also making a bid; short-listing of candidates by August
  • Asia-Pacific carriers setting up Internet portal
  • EU earmarks funds to help make Indian skies safer
  • Hainan Air to lease Airbus, Boeing jets
  • Aussie agency to sell Virgin Blue tickets
  • SAirGroup eye stake in leasing firm
Features
  • Fast ferries make a splash
    The efficient ferry is becoming more popular, as average speeds have been raised from 20 knots to 33-35 knots
Columns
  • Aussie ferry builder fails in bid to withhold buyer's deposit

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL group pulls out of bid for Indon terminal
    Hutchison most likely to be winner of minority stake in Koja terminal
  • Mega container ships loom on the horizon
  • Berthing schedules available through hand-phone
  • Ports of Auckland workers plan two strikes next month
  • MISC orders 4 LNG ships
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France, Delta to bid for 10% Thai Airways stake
    Star Alliance partners also making a bid; short-listing of candidates by August
  • Asia-Pacific carriers setting up Internet portal
  • EU earmarks funds to help make Indian skies safer
  • Hainan Air to lease Airbus, Boeing jets
  • Aussie agency to sell Virgin Blue tickets
  • SAirGroup eye stake in leasing firm
Features
  • Fast ferries make a splash
    The efficient ferry is becoming more popular, as average speeds have been raised from 20 knots to 33-35 knots
Columns
  • Aussie ferry builder fails in bid to withhold buyer's deposit

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL group pulls out of bid for Indon terminal
    Hutchison most likely to be winner of minority stake in Koja terminal
  • Mega container ships loom on the horizon
  • Berthing schedules available through hand-phone
  • Ports of Auckland workers plan two strikes next month
  • MISC orders 4 LNG ships
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France, Delta to bid for 10% Thai Airways stake
    Star Alliance partners also making a bid; short-listing of candidates by August
  • Asia-Pacific carriers setting up Internet portal
  • EU earmarks funds to help make Indian skies safer
  • Hainan Air to lease Airbus, Boeing jets
  • Aussie agency to sell Virgin Blue tickets
  • SAirGroup eye stake in leasing firm
Features
  • Fast ferries make a splash
    The efficient ferry is becoming more popular, as average speeds have been raised from 20 knots to 33-35 knots
Columns
  • Aussie ferry builder fails in bid to withhold buyer's deposit

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL group pulls out of bid for Indon terminal
    Hutchison most likely to be winner of minority stake in Koja terminal
  • Mega container ships loom on the horizon
  • Berthing schedules available through hand-phone
  • Ports of Auckland workers plan two strikes next month
  • MISC orders 4 LNG ships
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France, Delta to bid for 10% Thai Airways stake
    Star Alliance partners also making a bid; short-listing of candidates by August
  • Asia-Pacific carriers setting up Internet portal
  • EU earmarks funds to help make Indian skies safer
  • Hainan Air to lease Airbus, Boeing jets
  • Aussie agency to sell Virgin Blue tickets
  • SAirGroup eye stake in leasing firm
Features
  • Fast ferries make a splash
    The efficient ferry is becoming more popular, as average speeds have been raised from 20 knots to 33-35 knots
Columns
  • Aussie ferry builder fails in bid to withhold buyer's deposit

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Container lines to form trade group
    Major container lines are in the final stages of creating a trade association to represent their interests in Washington.
  • Hutchison backing big China logistics venture
    The Hong Kong port operator will help develop a Shenzhen trading zone.
  • U.K. in rail cargo move
    A major rail plan aims to shift freight off the country's roads.
  • FastShip, Schneider sign logistics agreement
    The trucking company will provide ground support for FastShip's proposed high speed trans-Atlantic container service.
  • Trading with friendlier enemies
    The U.S. government is encouraging more of it -- if you still consider North Korea, Cuba and Iran 'enemies.'
  • Rail access to Santos to improve
  • Air China leases freighter from Atlas Air
  • Earnings jump 30% at Fritz Cos.
  • Three more Airbus widebodies for Korean Air
  • Pakistan to revise too-high port charges
  • Strike plan threatens New Zealand port
  • Optum nets $27.3 million in new funding
  • BAX Global wins Israel missile parts

Sched Netweb site
  • HK-Vietnam rate restoration
  • Korea-Russia service under way
  • Maersk Sealand's innovative CD
  • T&B forms technology division
  • ACLN driving force
  • US-Jordan free trade probe
  • Norasia alters PNW Service
  • New identity for HACTL
  • British Midland and Mexicana join Star Alliance
  • Autumn of content for FedEx
  • ANA, TWA join forces in mail run

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 29, 2000
  • Earnings at FedEx exceeded expectations
  • Samsung hopes for 9,000 teu boxship
  • UK want pan-european open skies
  • Reorganisation Safmarine in Asia
  • Betuwelijn construction to continue; possibly also for trucks
  • Strike at ABX
  • OnTimeAudit.com partners with FreightStats
  • From2.com signs with B2Bportales.com

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India, EU agree to cement bilateral economic relations-Business Summit ends on a positive note
  • Rlys places rail orders with overseas majors
  • Vast scope for meal exports to Taiwan seen
  • Anti-dumping duty on bisphenol-A extended to trading firm
  • Cold air threat stares Brazil's coffee crop
  • Minister sees scope to boost trade with Algeria
  • NMPT concessions for feeder vessels
  • CoPT chief assures customer-friendly services
  • Coffee trade may export via New Mangalore Port
  • IWAI gets more financial powers for development works
  • E-commerce tax panel to submit report by Oct.
  • Formation of 7-member tax panel notified
  • PAN cards to be issued from Aug. 1
  • Hazira LNG terminal may come up first, feels Gujarat govt
  • Textile meet moots steps to boost exports
  • WTI PG Diploma Course from July 4

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 29, 2000
  • New weekly global averages
  • West Africa market report
  • East African market review
  • Prices climbing in Durban
  • Rotterdam stays firm with limited avails
  • Avails still very tight in Genoa
  • Gibraltar and Istanbul market review
  • Tightening inventories prop up Piraeus prices
  • Falmouth market review
  • Busy in Great Belt
  • Good avails in Tallinn
  • St. Petersburg: Resupply expected this weekend
  • Limited demand keeps Singapore avails under control
  • Tight avails and slow demand in Japan
  • Prices up in Hong Kong
  • Inflated prices limiting demand in South korea
  • Jeddah avails improving
  • OK avails at Suez
  • Fujairah market review

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Merchant Ferries gives its Dublin services a major boost
  • Liberian Registry cuts tonnage taxes
  • HHLA European market leader in logistic and hinterland transport
  • New record set by Volga-Dnepr's IL-76
  • Vanguard Logistics Services opens in Australia
  • Southwest orders 94 jetliners

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 29, 2000
  • Liberian Registry cuts fees
    The Liberian Registry's manager, LISCR, says it has made a "major information technology investment program." As a result it is cutting annual tonnage taxes by 75 per cent to $0.10 per net ton and will waive initial registration fees for new vessels joining the register over the next six months.
  • Unions get $4 million to help Gulf Coast mariners meet STCW requirements
    The AFL-CIO is to announce a new grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to help Gulf Coast seafarers meet new training requirements.
  • Beth Steel gets $20 million, three-year contract from Kvaerner Philadelphia
    Bethlehem Lukens Plate (BLP) has signed a three-year contract worth over $20 million with the Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard to supply American Bureau of Shipbuilding (ABS) grade plate steel.
  • EurOPA initiative endorsed by European Council
    The European initiative for tougher maritime safety standards that's come to be called EurOPA is moving right along.

Il Sole 24 Ore On Lineweb site
  • Crociere
    Il gruppo italiano pronto a investire 1.600 miliardi in unità da 100mila tonnellate
    Due navi giganti per Costa
    Per la costruzione in lizza lo stabilimento Fincantieri di Genova e il finlandese Masa
  • Alla compagnia la gestione di Savona
  • Sestri Ponente spera nella commessa e ricorda l'epopea dei transatlantici
  • Lo scalo veneto più competitivo di Capodistria
    Venezia, nuova rotta per il traffico di auto
  • Porto di Napoli, 100 mld per potenziare il terminal

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 29, 2000
  • Investment boost for British rail freight
    BRITAIN'S creaking rail network is to receive its largest investment for more than a century. The government money will be targeted to support an expected 50% increase in passengers and a 70% increase in rail freight over the next decade. New track will be built and disused sections of the rail network opened up.
  • UK yards to collaborate on defence ro-ro order
    HARLAND and Wolff and Cammell Laird are prepared to work together in an effort to secure a shipbuilding order from the Ministry of Defence, writes Janet Porter.
  • Aros goes in for the KiL deal
    INVESTMENT bank Aros Securities has been appointed to find new owners for KiL Shipping, the Danish gas carrier, chemical tanker and containership group.
  • Losses still dog Stolt-Nielsen offshore division at half year
    LEADING chemical tanker group Stolt-Nielsen continued to be hampered by losses in its offshore services arm in the second quarter, writes Tony Gray.
  • Stinnes promises to deliver e-goods
    GERMAN logistics group Stinnes is diving into electronic business with several e-commerce undertakings.
  • China launch for Graig Shipping
    WELSH-based Graig Shipping has opened a third office in China to coincide with the launch of another China-built ship whose construction it has supervised, writes David Mott.
  • Treasure bunker pumping begins
    OIL recovery from the bulk carrier Treasure, which sank just off Cape Town a week ago, is expected to begin today if weather conditions permit.
  • Pollution clean-up intensified as oil spill hits second Cape island
    SOUTH Africa's environment minister has asked the country's defence force to help in the rescue of penguins off Cape Town's coast as an oil spill spread to an island containing the largest colony of the rare birds.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 29, 2000
  • Casino cruise man jailed
  • Cenargo to merge Irish Sea operations
  • Treasure spill worse than reported
  • Lisco follows IRI in slashing fees
  • China might build second LNG terminal
  • Los Angeles sues Japanese contractor
  • Panama justifies certificate delays
  • Oil trio to tap Philippines gas
  • 500 feared lost as ferry sinks
  • EU to overhaul banana rules
  • NZ wool industry to get face-lift
  • BV investigates loss of Treasure
  • Tsakos to launch Mercosur service
  • Port operator bids to broaden base
  • French blame Erika master
  • Cochin yard seeks expansion
  • Windwards agree banana initiatives
  • Singapore lawyer gears up for 'new economy'
  • Renaissance dumps anti-travel agent CEO

TradeWindsweb site
  • Liberia slashes tonnage tax
    The Liberian registry is winning vessels such as Celebrity Cruises newbuildings to its flag with an aggressive new pricing plan.
  • Row over South African spill sistership
    A sistership of the bulk carrier that is causing serious pollution in South Africa has run into trouble with Det Norske Veritas.
  • Underwriters subsidise shipowners
    London insurance company underwriters pay out 50% more in claims than they receive in premium.
  • Aframax sale boosts Norden
    The profitable sale of an Aframax tanker has given a boost to the financial performance of the Danish shipowner.
  • Stolt-Nielsen sinks into the red
    Offshore losses drag down good shipping performance.
  • Frontline to buy bunkers online
    The tanker company headed by John Fredriksen has decided to buy its entire bunker requirement through internet auctions.
  • Precious Shipping wins domestic bond holder approval on restructuring
    The Bangkok listed shipping company, run by Khalid Hashim, has cleared one more hurdle in its long struggle to finalise a debt restructuring.
  • DNV makes Danish navy breakthrough
    Royal Danish Navy to cut costs through Det Norske Veritas classification contract.
  • Transfennica sold to Finnlines
    Finnlines is paying $63m to buy the forest products specialist, which operates a fleet of more than 20 ro-ro vessels.
  • Kuwait charters ULCC following refinery blast
    An explosion at a key Kuwait refinery has led to an attractive charter for one of the world's biggest tankers.
  • Exceptional earnings for Eletson
    Other owners spills help Gregory Hadjieleftheriadis to a record financial result.
  • Seascope chief quits
    Chief executive resigns for new career outside shipbroking.
  • Ship financier joins Essar board
    New York heavyweight, Morten Arntzen, is to be a director of the Indian shipping company.
  • Wah Kwong shares jumps 17% as delisting plan gets a boost
    Stock in the Hong Kong shipping group, run by George Chao, rise to almost the full buy-out price after shareholders told to take the cash.
  • Jo Tankers orders again at Kleven Floro
    Bergen based chemical carrier owner does a $57m deal with Norwegian shipbuilder.
  • Bergesen gets bargain VLCCs
    The Norwegian shipowner is turning options on two 296,000 dwt tankers into firm orders at a cost of loss than $70m apiece.
  • Pollution from sunken Treasure to prove costly
    South Africa on pollution alert as heavy fuel oil from wrecked Capesize bulker comes ashore.
  • Skuld confirms cash call plans
    Financial losses will hit both shipowners pockets and the club's reserves.
  • Britannia Club reports another good year
    Top protection and indemnity club to press for bigger claims pool.
  • Silja opts for an older chief
    The managing director of Finnish shipowner, Silja, is retiring to be replaced by the ten years older Nils-Gustaf Palmgren.
  • Intertanko chief quits
    Dagfinn Lunde is sailing from the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners to a new berth in the banking industry.
  • Chemical carrier superpool dissolves
    A European chemical carrier superpool is breaking up over strategic differences between the member shipowners.
  • P&O pulls plug on ABC floation
    UK shipping giant P&O has suddenly backed out of plans to stocklist its bulk shipping arm Associated Bulk Carriers as share pricing was due to be announced.
  • Borgestad invites offers for fleet
    Norwegian shipowner Borgestad is talking to buyers interested in its bulk and chemical carrier fleet.
  • Essberger and Vopak to pool chemical tankers
    Two leading owners are pooling their fleets to create a major new force in the European short-sea chemical trade.
  • Navigator Mars arrested in Rotterdam
    Navigator Gas Transport's first giant ethylene carrier newbuilding missed its next charter this week as a dispute with shipmanager Marlink escalated.
  • UK Club takes 10% stake in its managers
    The biggest of the protection and indemnity mutuals is snuggling up to club manager Thomas Miller.
  • Wilhelmsen buys majority stake in Offshore Heavy Transport
    Norwegian shipowner acquires more shares to lift stake in heavy lift shipping company to over 50%.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
TRUCKING
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
TRUCKING
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
PORTS
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
SHIPPING
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
PORTS
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
SHIPPING
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
PORTS
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
TRUCKING
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
PORTS
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
SHIPPING
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
PORTS
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
SHIPPING
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
PORTS
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
PORTS
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
PORTS
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
LEGISLATION
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
PORTS
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
COMPANIES
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
SHIPPING
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
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
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
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› 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
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
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