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BRIEFS

November 3, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

MPA issues new circular on piracy
COINCIDING with record high pirate attacks in the Malacca and Singapore Straits, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued a new circular on piracy and armed robbery against ships.
EU relaxes state-aid rules for shipping
THE European Union eased state-aid rules for shipping to prevent companies relocating outside the EU and protect the region's 33 per cent hold on the world's fleet.
British 'infected' cruise ship due to arrive in Gibraltar
A cruise ship on which up to 500 British passengers have been struck down with a highly contagious stomach virus is expected to dock in Gibraltar today, a senior official from the P&O shipping company said on Saturday.
UK withdraws docking nod for polluted US fleet
A controversial plan to dismantle polluted US ships in Britain was thrown into confusion on Friday after Britain's Environment Agency withdrew permission for them to dock.
8 feared dead after ship sinks off Syria
TWO major shipping casualties were reported last week with one seaman killed and another injured and at least eight people missing, presumed drowned.

Air and Land Transport

S-EA seeing pick-up in air traffic amid economic recovery
SOUTH-east Asia, which bore the brunt of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is seeing a strong pick-up in air traffic on the back of a regional economic recovery, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Regional airlines have role: Iata
All Nippon Airways back in the black
Log Book

Dockyard

Ageing tanker market to keep yards busy
AS ever American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville gave a typically outspoken address at the First Annual Tanker Operator Conference in Piraeus, Greece.

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
IT is no surprise that the prices for dry bulk tonnage have continued to rise with a couple of 1995 built panamax bulkers reported sold.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

MPA issues new circular on piracy
COINCIDING with record high pirate attacks in the Malacca and Singapore Straits, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued a new circular on piracy and armed robbery against ships.
EU relaxes state-aid rules for shipping
THE European Union eased state-aid rules for shipping to prevent companies relocating outside the EU and protect the region's 33 per cent hold on the world's fleet.
British 'infected' cruise ship due to arrive in Gibraltar
A cruise ship on which up to 500 British passengers have been struck down with a highly contagious stomach virus is expected to dock in Gibraltar today, a senior official from the P&O shipping company said on Saturday.
UK withdraws docking nod for polluted US fleet
A controversial plan to dismantle polluted US ships in Britain was thrown into confusion on Friday after Britain's Environment Agency withdrew permission for them to dock.
8 feared dead after ship sinks off Syria
TWO major shipping casualties were reported last week with one seaman killed and another injured and at least eight people missing, presumed drowned.

Air and Land Transport

S-EA seeing pick-up in air traffic amid economic recovery
SOUTH-east Asia, which bore the brunt of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is seeing a strong pick-up in air traffic on the back of a regional economic recovery, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Regional airlines have role: Iata
All Nippon Airways back in the black
Log Book

Dockyard

Ageing tanker market to keep yards busy
AS ever American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville gave a typically outspoken address at the First Annual Tanker Operator Conference in Piraeus, Greece.

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
IT is no surprise that the prices for dry bulk tonnage have continued to rise with a couple of 1995 built panamax bulkers reported sold.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

MPA issues new circular on piracy
COINCIDING with record high pirate attacks in the Malacca and Singapore Straits, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued a new circular on piracy and armed robbery against ships.
EU relaxes state-aid rules for shipping
THE European Union eased state-aid rules for shipping to prevent companies relocating outside the EU and protect the region's 33 per cent hold on the world's fleet.
British 'infected' cruise ship due to arrive in Gibraltar
A cruise ship on which up to 500 British passengers have been struck down with a highly contagious stomach virus is expected to dock in Gibraltar today, a senior official from the P&O shipping company said on Saturday.
UK withdraws docking nod for polluted US fleet
A controversial plan to dismantle polluted US ships in Britain was thrown into confusion on Friday after Britain's Environment Agency withdrew permission for them to dock.
8 feared dead after ship sinks off Syria
TWO major shipping casualties were reported last week with one seaman killed and another injured and at least eight people missing, presumed drowned.

Air and Land Transport

S-EA seeing pick-up in air traffic amid economic recovery
SOUTH-east Asia, which bore the brunt of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is seeing a strong pick-up in air traffic on the back of a regional economic recovery, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Regional airlines have role: Iata
All Nippon Airways back in the black
Log Book

Dockyard

Ageing tanker market to keep yards busy
AS ever American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville gave a typically outspoken address at the First Annual Tanker Operator Conference in Piraeus, Greece.

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
IT is no surprise that the prices for dry bulk tonnage have continued to rise with a couple of 1995 built panamax bulkers reported sold.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

MPA issues new circular on piracy
COINCIDING with record high pirate attacks in the Malacca and Singapore Straits, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued a new circular on piracy and armed robbery against ships.
EU relaxes state-aid rules for shipping
THE European Union eased state-aid rules for shipping to prevent companies relocating outside the EU and protect the region's 33 per cent hold on the world's fleet.
British 'infected' cruise ship due to arrive in Gibraltar
A cruise ship on which up to 500 British passengers have been struck down with a highly contagious stomach virus is expected to dock in Gibraltar today, a senior official from the P&O shipping company said on Saturday.
UK withdraws docking nod for polluted US fleet
A controversial plan to dismantle polluted US ships in Britain was thrown into confusion on Friday after Britain's Environment Agency withdrew permission for them to dock.
8 feared dead after ship sinks off Syria
TWO major shipping casualties were reported last week with one seaman killed and another injured and at least eight people missing, presumed drowned.

Air and Land Transport

S-EA seeing pick-up in air traffic amid economic recovery
SOUTH-east Asia, which bore the brunt of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is seeing a strong pick-up in air traffic on the back of a regional economic recovery, according to Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Regional airlines have role: Iata
All Nippon Airways back in the black
Log Book

Dockyard

Ageing tanker market to keep yards busy
AS ever American Bureau of Shipping president and CEO Robert Somerville gave a typically outspoken address at the First Annual Tanker Operator Conference in Piraeus, Greece.

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
IT is no surprise that the prices for dry bulk tonnage have continued to rise with a couple of 1995 built panamax bulkers reported sold.

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SITC begins new southern China services Asia/West Coast SA discussion Forum to increase rates Chengdu to develop logistics centres Italian job for Kuehne and Nagel ICTSI calls for tenders to expand Polish operation IRA Far East, Middle East rate hike in December New containers get smart over security Cargo steady as SIA returns to profit Polar ties up Swiss WorldCargo in capacity deal Changi facelift aimed at boosting hub status Emirates signs finance deal for two more planes

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MoS proposes slew of fiscal & policy sops to develop coastal shipping Funds will be no constraint, assures Sinha GAC India launches direct consolidation service to East Mediterranean - Direct weekly sailing from Nhava Sheva significantly reduces transit time & cost Exporters will have to upgrade supply chain management systems: IIFT Dean - Conforming to US Bio-terrorism Act Dubai's e-warehouse receipts system to benefit Indian commodity traders Bangalore-based software exports to grow by 35 per cent India several notches above China in business competitiveness: Report STC in talks with Egypt for sale of 60,000 tonnes of wheat Ports sector may soon open up for insurance firms Vizag Port's traffic target for 2003-04 revised to 46.5 m tonnes 5-man panel to suggest steps to improve Kolkata Port's performance RCT-Vadodara receives 1st MSC-dedicated import container train from MICT Concessional export credit for 6 months more Aluminium production up in April-Sept. 2003 Minimum support price for wheat may be frozen New DG (Safeguards) appointed

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OCTOBER 31, 2003
Brazilian market update New Bominflot Office in Shanghai Korean buyers and suppliers play chicken The Rock shuts down as high winds make deliveries impossible Rotterdam steady since yesterday PM DNVPS hits back at bunker alert criticism

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OCTOBER 31, 2003
DHL appoints new senior management team IRISL takes delivery of first of six boxships from Akers Swiss WorldCargo Announces Extensive Agreement with Polar Air Cargo Kaindl: Transferring timber from trucks to trains Frans Maas extends network to Tunisia

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OCTOBER 31, 2003
ISPS action needed now Waxholm order to Norway Tonnage tax important for Swedish shipping

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NOVEMBER 2, 2003
MARAD scrap ships hit snag on way to U.K. British Environmental Agency says authorizations are invalid PVA security plan approved Alternative way to meet MTSA requirements Tenix Defense delivers SAR vessel to Phillipines Fifth of six vessel series

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OCTOBER 31, 2003
Port of Portland marks arrival of new car carrying vessel Rail intermodal traffic continues record-breaking ways Top Hanjin Shipping employees earn visit to home office New rules mean more for oil pollution victims Concorde supersonic aircraft heading to Seattle museum

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Virus attacks 400 on board P&O cruiseship ABOUT 400 Britons on board P&O Cruises' Aurora have been hit by an outbreak of gastroenteritis, threatening to disrupt the three-year-old vessel's 17-night Mediterranean cruise. Lloyd's axes Goshawk syndicate 102 LLOYD'S franchise board has acted dramatically to underline its commitment to a profitable market by calling a halt to business at the lossmaking syndicate managed by the Goshawk group. Sudden block on ghost ships coming to UK PLANS to scrap 13 contaminated US naval reserve vessels at a Teesside breaking yard were thrown into turmoil on Friday, after a government U-turn saw it withdraw the licence that made the deal possible. Petrobulk ship cleared after Korean search SOUTH Korea has given the all-clear to Petrobulk-managed bulk carrier Athena , which was boarded on Thursday on suspicion of carrying Islamic terrorists, write David Osler and Nigel Lowry.

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OCTOBER 31, 2003
Massive investment for Shenzhen CHINA Merchants Holdings International of Hong Kong is planning to spend CNY8Bn ($966M) over the next four years to upgrade its container terminals in western Shenzhen in the Pearl River Delta in south China. The move follows Beijing's approval to dredge the 20km Tonggu Channel leading from Hong Kong waters UK ports scheme combats accidents SIX northern UK ports - Teesport, Hartlepool, Tyne, Sunderland, Blyth and Seaham - are partners in a new safety initiative aimed at reducing the number of major injuries by 10%.... Full story Kirchner opens Madryn cruise dream ARGENTINE president N'stor Kirchner officially opened the refurbished and expanded cruise vessel facilities at the Patagonian city of Puerto Madryn this afternoon.... Full story DFDS gives Immingham a $200M boost THE first of five large ro-ros for DFDS's North Sea services has entered service as part of a $200M investment being made by the group to upgrade its routes.... Full story Ghost ships may not arrive THE UK's Environment Agency has admitted that modification of an existing Able UK licence to break up ships is invalid, meaning the ghost ships may have to go back.... Full story Liberia confirms LISCR contract THE transitional government of Liberia does not plan to alter its contract with the US-based managers of its shipping register.... Full story Accident probes 'a mess': de Ruiter Malta's yards hope for fresh start Aurora passengers' slow recovery W African consolidation continues Clémenceau mess to end soon Ship finance through the local bank Senegal gives Emeraude ultimatum Samho concludes wage agreement Piracy attacks claim more lives Bunker executives found guilty

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OCTOBER 31, 2003
'Smart' container, or dumb idea? While U.S. Customs chief Robert C. Bonner calls for containers that can outsmart terrorists, a new in-box sensor system challenges low-cost solutions now favored by shippers, carriers. U.S. international air cargo falls Dismal results in trans-Atlantic and Latin American markets offset modest growth on domestic and trans-Pacific routes. Northbound Latin America rates rise Importers pinched by capacity shortage as perishable season heats up. Customs chief wants containers to outsmart terrorists Electronic filing rules still pending Indonesia leads record piracy attacks Coast Guard sets AIS meetings At Air Cargo Americas: Security roils Miami trade role London airfreight hub braces for strike USF Corp. operating income flat Miami bidding for Latin free-trade hub 'Rare' strike threat at Indian port Merger for Canadian project forwarders

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OCTOBER 31, 2003
Return to EU flags to continue, says ECSA EU guidelines on state aid adopted in 1997 have already encouraged a significant transfer of tonnage to EU flags, but new guidelines will continue the process, developing member-states' 'maritime clusters'. Bulker rates drive Australian grain into boxes Australian grain exporters have flagged a huge shift to containerised shipments, as runaway dry-bulk charter rates price their favoured Panamax, Handmax and Handysize tonnage out of reach. Canada's Coast Guard called to arms A Canadian Senate committee has called for an armed, 'muscular' Coast Guard to protect Canada's three coastlines and key inland shipping corridors like the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. Toll torpedoes Mainfreight's Owens takeover Overnight intermodal service to start between Rotterdam and Worms Wilhelmshaven deepwater port advances a stage TT Club says Typhoon Maemi claims will not exceed US$25 million Container manifests becoming US political issue West Coast imports boost Canadian Pacific Railway intermodal revenues

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OCTOBER 31, 2003
Pushing the problem New Bimco boss Tung sees EU reforms as wrong blueprint. Smooth sailing on Maracaibo Key Venezuelan shipping lane back in business after lost anchor recovered. Halloween hold-up for ghost fleet New UK red-tape threat to scrapping of US ships. Varun on the up Indian tanker and gas carrier owner has increased profits in first half, despite higher costs. NY ferry captain stressed out Lawyer says focus problems nix help with death probe. Angelicoussis bags second LNG ship Greek owner ups gas newbuilding tally at Daewoo. BP orders first VLGCs Oil major feeds its $3bn newbuilding habit with $240m deal with Mitsubishi. Sembcorp suffers from repair slump Singapore group blames SARS and boom for keeping ships away from drydocks. Precious buys again Thai bulker owner purchases only its second ship in six years from Japanese company. Virus strikes P&O Cruises' Aurora Piraeus ban on passengers coming ashore as one quarter suffer symptoms of mystery illness. Strong rates boost Coscol Ro-ro and heavy lift arm of China's Cosco ups nine-month profit in healthy market. Scottish unions slam Superfast Greek ferry operator faces campaign against lack of British jobs. Crewman dead in collision near Shanghai North Korean cargo vessel and Chinese tanker clash in lower Yangtze. Evergreen bang on target Boxship giant will easily surpass last year's profit despite struggling on an operating level. Petrobulk ship caught in Al Qaeda sting Greek owner's Athena inspected in New Zealand and South Korea over suspected terror links. Boxship costs dent Samudera Extra costs at containership operations sees third quarter net profits soften at Indonesian owner.

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OCTOBER 31, 2003
Asia/Europe carriers confirm four-step rate increases next year Tropical Shipping report lower profit, rates New World Alliance considers suspending Pacific loop U.S. international air freight traffic down for sixth consecutive month Swiss WorldCargo takes space on Polar Air's Asia, U.S. freighters USDA seeks comments on proposed origin rules for meat, produce Yantian terminal tests secure container program Steel coalition calls for elimination of tariffs

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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

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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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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