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July 23, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL hopes to finish talks on PSA terminal deal soon
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines is yet to extend its terminal contract with PSA Corporation but hopes to wrap up negotiations soon, according to president and chief executive Flemming Jacobs.
  • NOL launches masters course
  • S'pore vows to maintain quality merchant fleet
  • No Al-Qaeda-linked piracy attacks in Malacca Straits: IMB
Air and Land Transport
  • Order concerns loom over Boeing and Airbus
    BOEING and Airbus have used past air shows to trumpet new plane sales.
  • Boeing may not rehire many workers after orders rebound
  • Virgin Blue voices concerns to NZ watchdog
  • JAL, ANA say summer bookings hit by recession
  • Qantas to boost flights to Japan
  • Delta loses US$186m in Q2, expects more bleeding in Q3
Features
  • Booming China port sees more growth
    ONCE the smallest of Shenzhen's three container ports, fast-growing Chiwan terminal is buying new cranes and upgrading its facilities in order to grab a bigger share of the booming southern China port business.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL hopes to finish talks on PSA terminal deal soon
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines is yet to extend its terminal contract with PSA Corporation but hopes to wrap up negotiations soon, according to president and chief executive Flemming Jacobs.
  • NOL launches masters course
  • S'pore vows to maintain quality merchant fleet
  • No Al-Qaeda-linked piracy attacks in Malacca Straits: IMB
Air and Land Transport
  • Order concerns loom over Boeing and Airbus
    BOEING and Airbus have used past air shows to trumpet new plane sales.
  • Boeing may not rehire many workers after orders rebound
  • Virgin Blue voices concerns to NZ watchdog
  • JAL, ANA say summer bookings hit by recession
  • Qantas to boost flights to Japan
  • Delta loses US$186m in Q2, expects more bleeding in Q3
Features
  • Booming China port sees more growth
    ONCE the smallest of Shenzhen's three container ports, fast-growing Chiwan terminal is buying new cranes and upgrading its facilities in order to grab a bigger share of the booming southern China port business.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • NOL hopes to finish talks on PSA terminal deal soon
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines is yet to extend its terminal contract with PSA Corporation but hopes to wrap up negotiations soon, according to president and chief executive Flemming Jacobs.
  • NOL launches masters course
  • S'pore vows to maintain quality merchant fleet
  • No Al-Qaeda-linked piracy attacks in Malacca Straits: IMB
Air and Land Transport
  • Order concerns loom over Boeing and Airbus
    BOEING and Airbus have used past air shows to trumpet new plane sales.
  • Boeing may not rehire many workers after orders rebound
  • Virgin Blue voices concerns to NZ watchdog
  • JAL, ANA say summer bookings hit by recession
  • Qantas to boost flights to Japan
  • Delta loses US$186m in Q2, expects more bleeding in Q3
Features
  • Booming China port sees more growth
    ONCE the smallest of Shenzhen's three container ports, fast-growing Chiwan terminal is buying new cranes and upgrading its facilities in order to grab a bigger share of the booming southern China port business.

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping expands customer service
  • Port of Chittagong workers to see rise in handling charges
  • OTAL, Delmas go to town with vessel names
  • Unilever consolidates Exel deal
  • Northwest Airlines reports $93m loss in second quarter
  • FedEx and Airbus complete long-range deal
  • UPS on BestJobsUSA.com Top Employers list

Cargowebweb site
JULY 22, 2002
  • KLM to buy 6 Airbus
    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Airbus today announced they have signed a letter of intent for the purchase of six Airbus A330-200 aircraft, for delivery from early 2005.
  • Kuehne & Nagel wins American contract
    Kuehne & Nagel's wholly owned subsidiary, USCO Logistics, has been selected by JCPenney Company, Inc., one of America's largest department store chains, to operate four new, highly automated, regional "store support centers."
  • USFreightways to sell forwarder
    USFreightways said it will exit the forwarding business after profits plunged in the second quarter. USF said net income for the second quarter was $5.9 million, or 22 cents per share, down from the $11.4 million, or 43 cents per share, for the second quarter in 2001.
  • Grattan business via Bolero.net
    Bolero.net today announced the completion of the first live air freight shipment through the Bolero System, in conjunction with Grattan plc, part of Otto Versand in Germany, the world's largest mail order group and second largest on-line retailer after amazon.com.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India may become top wheat exporter in S-E, W. Asia, ousting US
  • Garment exports to US rise by 25.84 pc during January-June
  • Plunging prices, cheap imports crushing silk growers
  • 14 pc rise in export of marine products in April-May
  • Sugantha Raj to head operations of Visakha Terminal to be developed by ULA-DPA - Operations to start in 2nd half of this fiscal
  • CCEA to decide on re-bidding by P&O Ports - Vallarpadam transhipment terminal
  • CWC's CFS-Adalaj sets box throughput record in June
  • Forex reserves crossed the $ 58-billion mark
  • Planners reviewing agri-processing, export schemes
  • Upasi plans to set up tea futures exchange by March 2003
  • FTZ linking India, Bangla, Myanmar mooted
  • Exporters to invest Rs 800 cr. on machinery
  • Transport subsidy still makes Indian sugar dearer than Brazil's
  • Govt to review hank yarn issue soon
  • Rana urges Jaswant to effect 9 pc hike in raw silk import duty
  • Revenue Department may lower rates of depreciation only by 10-20 pc
  • Forex reserves rise by $ 784 million
  • Three new silkworm hybrids developed
  • Set up business in N-E states, Shourie tells businessmen
  • N-E states to get Rs 290 cr. for promotion of tourism
  • FDI implementation rate touches 153 pc in Jan-May
  • Inflation rate falls to 1.99 pc
  • Canada allows Nepal, Bangla garments free entry
  • 12th batch of Export Import Workshop from July 27

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 22, 2002
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Escravos fire
  • Prices ease and barge delays cease in Rotterdam today
  • Nigeria to leave OPEC?
  • Bunker broker leaves London to set up own business
  • Singapore remains tight, prices steady to soft
  • First tanker opts for voluntary higher green standards
  • Crude drifts lower on profit taking, stock market woes
  • Polish product avails finally back to normal
  • Brazilian bunker market still flat

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "K" Line partners with EnerSea Transport to complete EnerSea's maritime triumvirate for compressed natural gas marine transport
  • RoSPA Gold Award to Lloyd's Register
  • Panalpina appoints new Chief Financial Officer
  • Exel chooses INTTRA
  • NYK Line goes live with GT Nexus

Marine Logweb site
JULY 22, 2002
  • Hornbeck files IPO statement
    Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.says it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
  • "K" Line joins CNG effort
    Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K"Line) is to contribute its operational and marine resources to further the development and eventual deployment of EnerSea's VOTRANS (Volume Optimized Transport and Storage) Compressed Natural Gas system.
  • Bush goal: 375 ship Navy?
    A senior Bush Administration official last week said the Navy fleet may be boosted by as many as 58 ships "over the next several years," bringing the total to 375.

The East Africanweb site
JULY 22, 2002
  • KPA to Open Container Depot in Rwanda Soon
  • Avoid Somalia Coast, ICCI Warns Shippers
  • Uganda to Buy Patrol Boats to Check Illegal Fishing

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Greenpeace faces safety outrage after activists try to block plutonium ship
    GREENPEACE yesterday faced tough criticism over its tactics after two protesters threw themselves into the path of a vessel carrying a cargo of plutonium MOX fuel and forced it to take evasive action.
  • NYK Line signs on for US anti-terror initiative
    NYK Line has emerged as the first carrier to publicly confirm its application to join the US Customs security initiative called Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, writes Matthew Flynn.
  • Royal Caribbean fury at Brussels over Carnival's P&O bid
    Brussels is tomorrow expected to bestow its blessing on Carnival's hostile bid for P&O Princess in the face of a threatened legal challenge by preferred suitor Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 22, 2002
  • Huge swells close Durban port
  • Parent problems hit Tropical shares
  • Three left in SCI bidding
  • Union complains of line's tactics
  • Sagitarius salvors await calm
  • Salvors prepare Nino for refloating
  • US makes 'significant' concession
  • Leif Hoegh donates relief capacity
  • Blue Star move heralds battle ahead
  • Icebreaker leads Magdalena home
  • Bankrupt Italian builder acquired
  • Abidjan seeks terminal finance
  • Uno removal by end of the week
  • PSA strengthens India hand
  • Trade deal threatened by fruit rule
  • Excellence in general average move
  • FBI probing Ellicott scandal
  • Judge suspends Jurong contract
  • Korean newbuild orders steady
  • Cruise lines may boycott Canal
  • Canal users may seek alternatives

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 22, 2002
  • ILWU expected to reject contract offer
    Negotiators turn down West Coast employers' offer of a 17 percent raise in wages and benefits in exchange for a longer contract and more hiring flexibility.
  • Judge OKs Holt Group liquidation
    An apparent end for the conglomerate, and its former U.S.-Puerto Rico carrier NPR-Navieras.
  • Canadian National net surges
    The rail operator said second-quarter net income jumped 17 percent jump over the year-ago period.
  • Downgrade for UPS shares
  • ABF profits dive
  • Maine intermodal hub a success story
  • India-Bangladesh links to improve
  • KLM orders Airbus jets
  • NYK links to GT Nexus
  • Meridian IQ to buy MegaSys
  • Central Transport rate hike bucks trend
  • New Latin American delivery company

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Anvers: le transfert de 50.000 containers de MSC vers Hambourg n’est que temporaire
    La nouvelle n’a en fait rien de surprenant. MSC, le plus grand client du port scaldien, dont le trafic containérisé se situe au niveau de 1,8 mio. de TEU/an, a pris il y a quelque temps déjà la décision de transférer momentanément d’Anvers vers Hambourg un service feeder axé sur les dessertes de la Norvège et du Danemark, ce qui implique également le retour d’une escale à Felixstowe. Ce service représente à Anvers un volume annuel de 50.000 containers (et non 100.000 comme le souligne une certaine presse). La raison de ce transfert réside dans le fait que la Hesse Noord Natie ne disposait plus de capacité suffisante, tant la croissance des trafics est élevée, qui se situe au niveau de 14%. Et n’oublions pas que MSC, insatisfait des prestations de Felixstowe, a transféré sur Anvers un paquet de 200.000 containers/an, ce qui est difficile à assimiler.
  • Wim Bosman se renforce sur le marché français
    Le groupe Wim Bosman, siège aux Pays-Bas, vient de renforcer les moyens de sa filiale française. La SA Transports Wim Bosman Paris dispose désormais d’une nouvelle plate-forme logistique à Mitry-Compans (77 Seine-et-Marne). “Notre politique de satisfaction clientèle franchit ainsi un pas de plus”, se félicite Brigitte Herbomez, directrice générale de la filiale française. Comme pour l’ensemble du groupe Wim Bosman, les prestations proposées en France concernent tant le transport que la distribution et la logistique.
  • La Belgique bientôt ajoutée aux services GF-X de Swiss WorldCargo
    Les clients belges de Swiss WorldCargo, la division de fret aérien de la nouvelle compagnie aérienne suisse Swiss International Air Lines, pourront bientôt réserver de la capacité via le portail internet Global Freight Exchange (GF-X). La division fret a également conclu des accords avec le réseau de communication électronique Traxon et l’entreprise de handling Cargologic.
  • Le PACO (La Louvière) prévoit la construction de 15 nouveaux centres de transbordement
    Le Port autonome du Centre et de l’Ouest (PACO) annonce dans son tout récent plan stratégique la construction de nouveaux centres de transbordement sur quinze sites dans la vaste région où il gère le réseau de voies navigables. Au total, cette région compte 176 kilomètres de voies navigables, 5 bassins portuaires et 20 quais de transbordement d’une longueur totale de 45 kilomètres. Le PACO table grâce à ces centres de transbordement supplémentaires sur une hausse de trafic de 3,5 mio. de t. Ce plan représente un coût de plus de 23 mio. d’EUR sur une période de cinq ans jusqu’en 2007.

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 22, 2002
  • Holt Group's troubles deepen
    The bankrupt Philadelphia terminal operator could not pay off administrative costs.
  • K line joins EnerSea project
    Japanese owner set to build first in series of innovative CNG carriers.
  • VLCC rates continue to strengthen
    Aframax and suezmax rates were seen moving sideways late last week.
  • PMA makes proposal to union
    The proposal includes higher wages, better health benefits and job security.
  • Hornbeck to launch IPO
    Louisiana-based shipowner is to use net IPO proceeds for newbuilding programme.
  • Hual Europe sails on mercy mission
    Shipowner provides free transport for Red Cross African relief convoy.
  • Tanker stock withstands bearish market
    Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped beyond post 11 September low on Friday.
  • ChevronTexaco signs with GAC
    Exclusive worldwide tanker agency deal ties relationship for four years.
  • NOL gets freight boost
    Freight rates rising rapidly in the Asia - Europe trade says Flemming Jacobs.
  • RCCL protests Carnival clearance
    Richard Fain mulls legal action over "unfair" cruise line takeover decision.
  • Aker and Birka sign cruise LOI
    Plans to develop new Finnish cruise ship confirmed but order not imminent.
  • Frontline stake sold
    John Fredriksen moves a $45m shareholding in tanker venture but reason remains opaque.
  • Icebreaker reaches Oldendorff bulker
    Argentinian ship comes alongside Magdalena Oldendorff in preparation for breakout bid.

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The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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