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BRIEFS
June 4, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Aussie shipbuilder Incat to fire 20% of workforce
    AUSTRALIAN catamaran building company Incat said last Friday it would fire one fifth of its staff because of a downturn in world demand.
  • Cho Yang files for receivership: creditor
  • New team takes over at APL Logistics
  • Up to 100 missing in ferry mishap
Air and Land Transport
  • Plane forced to abort takeoff at HK to dodge 747
    A China Eastern Airlines passenger plane was forced to abort takeoff at Hong Kong airport after a Taiwanese carrier inched dangerously close to the runway, an official said Thursday.
  • Plane incidents and cellphones
  • Qantas trains staff to replace Philippine strikers
  • MAS to look into criticisms by freight-forwarders
  • GE, Pratt & Whitney after more buyers
  • 4 Taiwan firms to take 49% of China airport venture
  • Narita suffers its worst cargo decline in April

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Aussie shipbuilder Incat to fire 20% of workforce
    AUSTRALIAN catamaran building company Incat said last Friday it would fire one fifth of its staff because of a downturn in world demand.
  • Cho Yang files for receivership: creditor
  • New team takes over at APL Logistics
  • Up to 100 missing in ferry mishap
Air and Land Transport
  • Plane forced to abort takeoff at HK to dodge 747
    A China Eastern Airlines passenger plane was forced to abort takeoff at Hong Kong airport after a Taiwanese carrier inched dangerously close to the runway, an official said Thursday.
  • Plane incidents and cellphones
  • Qantas trains staff to replace Philippine strikers
  • MAS to look into criticisms by freight-forwarders
  • GE, Pratt & Whitney after more buyers
  • 4 Taiwan firms to take 49% of China airport venture
  • Narita suffers its worst cargo decline in April

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 1, 2001
  • Airborne lays off 640 employees
    The layoffs - the first systemwide work force reduction in the company's 55-year history - span all subsidiaries and nearly every organizational level, from officers and management to staff and line personnel.
  • Integres plan angers forwarders
    The Airforwarders Association, reacting to the new joint venture's plan to target small and medium-sized shippers, has called a meeting for Monday afternoon in Indianapolis.
  • McCormick resigns as head of ATA
    Walter B. McCormick Jr. said he is resigning as president and chief executive of the American Trucking Associations to become president of the United States Telecom Association.
  • Customs nominee leaves an impression
    Former Customs Commissioner George J. Weise recalls Robert C. Bonner as a "tough negotiator" in his days as head of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
  • Hutchison project to double capacity at Korean port
  • Malaysian ports upgrade equipment
  • Moller subsidiary acquires Dutch towage company
  • APL Logistics fills key management posts
  • Bologna to become key European intermodal hub
  • AAPA chief opposes hub-spoke solution for ports
  • Atlas signs with Antonov operator
  • Cho Yang files for reorganization
  • Asian shippers push for talks with carriers
  • Earl Odom, Airbus VP, dies

Sched Netweb site
  • Exel lands Levi Strauss contract
  • MRA lowers Cypriot import THC
  • Ahlers Shenship to provide CTN for Burkina Faso
  • SCT walks off with freight industry awards
  • Trans-Tasman turbulence over Qantas bid
  • NWA on track for Edmonton
  • Emirates starts service to Hyderabad

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 1, 2001
  • Cho yang files for court receivership
  • A/P Moller bought Wijsmuller
  • UPS tags in Office XP from Microsoft
  • Qantas kind to New Zealand
  • Atlas Air with Volga-Dnepr Airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Gaz de France to acquire 10 pc stake in Petronet LNG
  • Rubber growers body opposes import move
  • Pepper exports up, spices down
  • UK invites investments in leading edge technologies
  • Textiles exports to Gulf face threat
  • Dumping probe into BOPP film launched
  • Canada action plan to promote trade ties soon
  • Grains export: New strategy need felt
  • Definitive duty on aniline imports from EU mooted
  • FMD apprehension brightens India's milk powder export prospects
  • 1.2 pc growth in cargo traffic at Major Ports
  • CWC opens new Buffer Container Yard at D'Node
  • Atlas De Cargo wins 'Excellence Award' from Nepal Chamber
  • IATA adopts safety resolutions
  • ...posts $ 2.8 billion profit
  • BA posts $ 212 m full year profit
  • Lufthansa Cargo satisfied with Q1 results
  • Schenker Partners With Air France Express
  • Vietnam Air to invest $ 1 bn
  • Cathay, 3 China airlines come closer
  • Export growth decelerates to 5.5 pc in April
  • New investment limit in knitwear industry likely
  • Noted economist puts India's GDP growth at 5.8 pc
  • Surat SEZ offers to set up AEZ at Sachin
  • Govt may hike maize export prices
  • Commerce Ministry proposes to promote agri-export zones
  • AP to have country's biggest petrochem units
  • Govt clears Bangalore flower auction centre
  • Flour millers offer expertise
  • Fiscal deficit mounts
  • Finance Ministry rationalises Duty Drawback Rates
  • Quicker US visa for special fee
  • Gujarat to get science city

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 1, 2001
  • Little chance of more OPEC oil next week
  • New weekly global averages
  • Brazil bunker price update
  • 1 month reprieve in UN-Iraqi sanctions dispute
  • Singapore prices hold steady after Thursday's fall
  • New details for FNSA Fuels Ltd.
  • Seattle congested, Portland avails to improve next week
  • Vancouver market firm on strong demand
  • Los Angeles and San Francisco markets this week

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 1, 2001
  • Navy delays DD21 decision
    The Navy said yesterday that it is delaying source selection for the DD 21 program "to take advantage of the results of the ongoing reviews being conducted within the Department of Defense."
  • Bergesen expands LNG activities, sells four VLCC's
    Norway's Bergesen d.y. has decided to exercise an option to build a third LNG-carrier of 138.000 cu.m at Daewoo. Separately, it is selling two VLCCs and two VLCC newbuilding contracts
  • Kongsberg to supply Santa Fe with rig systems
    Kongsberg Simrad Inc.has received a letter of intent from Santa Fe International for supply of complete integrated control and monitoring systems for two deepwater semis
  • Warnow gets orders
    Kvaerner Warnow, Rostock, Germany, has secured two newbuilding contracts worth a total of $68 million
  • More international safety regulation in the pipeline
    The 74th meeting of IMO's Maritime Safety Committee is taking place in London.

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • R40-m depot opens with fanfare
  • Ecu-Line to list
  • Grincor buys 75% of Rohlig PCA
  • Kuehne & Nagel acquires US logistics major
  • Exel Africa opens own offices in key regions
  • PPI eases in April
  • Africa trade in focus
  • Kien Hung's West Africa service begins
  • Local shippers reject Nigerian port surcharge
  • Santam confirms takeover
  • Unishipping to call at Walvis
  • What's happened to business ethics?
  • Privatisation delay scuppers AP Moller's investment plans
  • SATI sets its sights on terminal ownership
  • DoT comes down heavily on hazardous road users
  • Carelessness costs dearly
  • Ignorance leads to incorrect declarations
  • New regulations in a nutshell
  • Outsourced warehousing makes sense for hazardous cargoes
  • Tanks adapted for toxic products
  • Airline will act against agents who don't disclose dangerous goods
  • Airlines black-ball dangerous goods in SA
  • Inadequate packaging sees goods returned to origin
  • Risk management is now a major consideration
  • Strict compliance keeps K&N smiling
  • 'Hauliers must pay for infrastructure'
  • Omar spells out new road safety strategy
  • SAA considers forex only payment in Zimbabwe
  • Specialist team targets wine export growth
  • Local shippers reject Nigerian port surcharge
  • New book focuses on maritime law
  • Omar criticised for favouring road over rail
  • Hual offers space for non-rollable cargo ...as Australia service moves up a gear
  • NRZ gets last minute reprieve Martin Rushmere
  • 'Whimsical' SA customs officials frustrate Swazi hauliers

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 1, 2001
  • U.S. Coast Guard veteran documents guard's role during Pearl Harbor attack
  • Coast Guard tracks emergency beacon to department store in downtown Juneau
  • Hanjin celebrates 24th anniversary at the company's head office in Seoul
  • Port of Walla Wallas hires law firm to petition reconsideration with EPA
  • Port of Port Angeles executive predicts outlook lumber export will be down due to Canadian influx

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Bergesen could stand alone
    BERGESEN has signalled that it could be preparing to bid for an independent slice of the LNG market on the strength of long-term charters, while the spot market-driven industry consolidates around...
  • APL expands into east African trades
    APL is expanding its global coverage by entering the east African trades for the first time. The Singapore carrier will start a fixed day weekly service in July that will connect the region...
  • Iraq halts exports on eve of Opec meeting
    OPEC maverick Iraq has attempted to draw blood in the oil markets for the second time in six months by indefinitely halting crude oil exports from all United Nation's designated Iraqi outlets...
  • 'Strategic' sale of four VLCCs THE new-look, "opportunistic" Bergesen which arrived on the scene last year continued its enterprising run on Friday, adds Rajesh Joshi by announcing the sale of four VLCCs to the John...

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 1, 2001
  • Zaandam sprinklers also defective
  • Everglades port workers acquitted
  • Norway still under detention
  • Nigerian congestion becomes crisis
  • Filipinos to ease Dutch shortages
  • India taken to task on toxic waste
  • Drydocking hits Bass Strait service
  • Malaysia objects to 'piracy' term
  • Buenaventura 'operating normally'
  • Four held liable in Dashun sinking
  • Buenaventura strike called off
  • Wijsmuller deal lifts M'ller shares
  • Santos breaks all records
  • Two in race for Bilbao terminal
  • Tug firms cautious on deregulation
  • Long delays at Nampo
  • Myanmar makes it to White List
  • ICTSI sale 'will fund expansion'

Marine Linkweb site
JUNE 1, 2001
Maritime Contract News
  • Navy Puts $30 Billion DD 21 Design Contract on Hold
Breaking News
  • North Sea Tanker Market Falls to Year's Lowest Point
  • 2001 Hurricane Season Begins Quietly
  • Rig Utilization Up in Europe, Down Worldwide
  • BHI U.S. Rig Count Up by Eight
  • Mississippi River Delays Begin to Ease
  • Navy Puts $30 Billion DD 21 Design Contract on Hold
  • China Shipping Signs Seven Vessel Lease for $11.5 Million
  • A.P. Moeller Shares Bounce Back
  • Bergesen Agrees to Sell Four Tankers To Frontline Consortium

Marine Linkweb site
JUNE 1, 2001
Maritime Contract News
  • Navy Puts $30 Billion DD 21 Design Contract on Hold
Breaking News
  • North Sea Tanker Market Falls to Year's Lowest Point
  • 2001 Hurricane Season Begins Quietly
  • Rig Utilization Up in Europe, Down Worldwide
  • BHI U.S. Rig Count Up by Eight
  • Mississippi River Delays Begin to Ease
  • Navy Puts $30 Billion DD 21 Design Contract on Hold
  • China Shipping Signs Seven Vessel Lease for $11.5 Million
  • A.P. Moeller Shares Bounce Back
  • Bergesen Agrees to Sell Four Tankers To Frontline Consortium

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 1, 2001
  • TI partners snap up Bergesen VLCCs
    Frontline-led partners of pool player Tankers International are splashing out $321m on extra tonnage.
  • Bergesen may sell more VLCCs
    Svein Erik Amudsen says the Frontline sale is indicative of Bergesen's strategic approach to tanker owning.
  • Awilco eyes fresh investments
    Norway's Awilco hints at fresh spending plans as the cash rolls in.
  • Greek cruise operator posts pretax loss
    Stronger revenue failed to lift Kyriakoulis Mediterranean Cruises Shipping from the red.
  • Owners vie for panamax tankers at JingJiang
    Italy's Deiulemar is said to be jostling for berth space with Athenian Sea Carriers in China.
  • Singapore Shipping Corp's revenue rises 9.4%
    Stronger charter rates and higher bunker prices lifted the group's revenues in the 2000-2001 fiscal year.
  • Bergesen takes Daewoo LNG option
    Norwegian shipping giant exercises option for third ship and takes option for a fourth.
  • North Sea Shipping signs up support vessel
    Confirmation for the second new building is expected within this year.
  • Jealous passenger goes berserk in romantic cruise
    The passenger was kicked off the Enchantment of the Seas after spending a night in the ship's cell.
  • Nurminen Maritime strengthens Baltic Sea network
    The newly established company Nurminen Maritime Eesti As in Estonia begins operation Friday.
  • CSDC shuffles ships
    In-house deal nets China Shipping Development Co a daily rate of under $9,000 for a one-year bareboat charter.
  • Petrobras unaffected by power rationing programme
    Brazilian government threatens to cut power supply if electricity consumption does not slow down.
  • Broström and Rigel extend tanker alliance
    Extension of alliance takes Broström-managed product tanker fleet to 22 ships.
  • Essar confirms tanker spin-off plan
    India's largest independent shipowner expects to announce details within the next month.
  • AP Moller's Svitzer buys Wijsmuller
    Danish giant boosts its presence in the towage and salvage business with Dutch acquisition.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
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%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
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