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May 8, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Piracy attacks in regional waters up sharply
    PIRACY attacks jumped dramatically with 21 incidents reported last week, up from an average of seven per week, including a close call for a Singapore-flagged LPG carrier.
  • Ship crew may be charged over stowaways
    THE 12-member crew of a ship suspected of throwing five stowaway Dominican migrants overboard arrived in Panama to face possible charges in the deaths of two of the men.
  • Auckland sees fewer cruise ships
    NEW Zealand's largest port operator Ports of Auckland Ltd said yesterday it is anticipating a reduction in the number of calls by cruise ships in the 2003-2004 season due to concerns about terrorism.
  • New Japanese training ship back at sea after sinking incident
    HUNDREDS cheered at a port in south-western Japan yesterday as students of a fisheries school whose training ship was sunk by a US Navy submarine in a fatal accident two years ago took its replacement to sea for the first time.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas sees sales drop over 60% as Sars dents demand
    QANTAS Airways said sales on some routes dropped two-thirds as a deadly virus sapped travel demand, causing the airline to cut its own profit target and delay the delivery of planes.
  • Patrick wins contract to assess Baghdad airport
  • Manila to run airport terminal for now
  • Cathay raises freight rates
  • US Airways posts Q1 profit of US$1.6b after exceptionals
  • Virgin seeks financial data on Concorde
Features
  • Hands off, govt advised
    BREAKING up may be hard to do, but it appears especially tough for the US government and the airline industry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Piracy attacks in regional waters up sharply
    PIRACY attacks jumped dramatically with 21 incidents reported last week, up from an average of seven per week, including a close call for a Singapore-flagged LPG carrier.
  • Ship crew may be charged over stowaways
    THE 12-member crew of a ship suspected of throwing five stowaway Dominican migrants overboard arrived in Panama to face possible charges in the deaths of two of the men.
  • Auckland sees fewer cruise ships
    NEW Zealand's largest port operator Ports of Auckland Ltd said yesterday it is anticipating a reduction in the number of calls by cruise ships in the 2003-2004 season due to concerns about terrorism.
  • New Japanese training ship back at sea after sinking incident
    HUNDREDS cheered at a port in south-western Japan yesterday as students of a fisheries school whose training ship was sunk by a US Navy submarine in a fatal accident two years ago took its replacement to sea for the first time.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas sees sales drop over 60% as Sars dents demand
    QANTAS Airways said sales on some routes dropped two-thirds as a deadly virus sapped travel demand, causing the airline to cut its own profit target and delay the delivery of planes.
  • Patrick wins contract to assess Baghdad airport
  • Manila to run airport terminal for now
  • Cathay raises freight rates
  • US Airways posts Q1 profit of US$1.6b after exceptionals
  • Virgin seeks financial data on Concorde
Features
  • Hands off, govt advised
    BREAKING up may be hard to do, but it appears especially tough for the US government and the airline industry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Piracy attacks in regional waters up sharply
    PIRACY attacks jumped dramatically with 21 incidents reported last week, up from an average of seven per week, including a close call for a Singapore-flagged LPG carrier.
  • Ship crew may be charged over stowaways
    THE 12-member crew of a ship suspected of throwing five stowaway Dominican migrants overboard arrived in Panama to face possible charges in the deaths of two of the men.
  • Auckland sees fewer cruise ships
    NEW Zealand's largest port operator Ports of Auckland Ltd said yesterday it is anticipating a reduction in the number of calls by cruise ships in the 2003-2004 season due to concerns about terrorism.
  • New Japanese training ship back at sea after sinking incident
    HUNDREDS cheered at a port in south-western Japan yesterday as students of a fisheries school whose training ship was sunk by a US Navy submarine in a fatal accident two years ago took its replacement to sea for the first time.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas sees sales drop over 60% as Sars dents demand
    QANTAS Airways said sales on some routes dropped two-thirds as a deadly virus sapped travel demand, causing the airline to cut its own profit target and delay the delivery of planes.
  • Patrick wins contract to assess Baghdad airport
  • Manila to run airport terminal for now
  • Cathay raises freight rates
  • US Airways posts Q1 profit of US$1.6b after exceptionals
  • Virgin seeks financial data on Concorde
Features
  • Hands off, govt advised
    BREAKING up may be hard to do, but it appears especially tough for the US government and the airline industry.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping cos given July 1 deadline to comply with safety code
  • SCI sell-off process sets sail again
  • DHL Danzas, Lemuir Group launch new JV - 'Single source with global presence'
  • IPBCC lines to raise eastbound rates from June
  • EU to launch 15-m euro plan to highlight business opportunities
  • Govt to fix fiscal target for export of commercial services soon - Software, IT trade record 27.4 pc rise
  • Anti-dumping duty on metcoke from China to continue till May 2004
  • Marine food products exports register 10 pc growth
  • Edible oil imports total 5.03 lakh tonnes in April
  • EAN India begins offering barcode verification services
  • Auto components exports poised for rapid growth
  • EU envoy cites need to modify IT marketing strategies to make a mark in Europe
  • ADB projects 6 pc GDP growth for India in 2003
  • Chilli adds spice to export figures
  • Supreme Court dismisses writ plea of P&O Ports - JNPT: Conversion of BT into CT
  • CONCOR hikes Amingaon ICD-Cossipore/Haldia freight rates
  • User fee for Bangalore, Hyderabad airport projects
  • Govt to set up SPVs to develop industrial clusters
  • Seven more planned
  • Commerce Ministry tops in e-readiness: Survey
  • Fieo thanks DGFT for continuation of DEPB scheme

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Gulf Coast gripes: Tight avails and off-spec fuel
  • US East Coast markets on the up
  • Crude prices climb after unexpected US stock draw
  • Canadian East Coast very quiet, pipeline reported out
  • Suez still suffering shortages of gasoil, market firms slightly
  • Chemoil declares first month in Panama a success
  • Panama Canal: Summer locks maintenance work schedule
  • Testing times for St. Petersburg bunker suppliers
  • African bunker market report from GAC
  • St. Petersburg Port to close for anniversary celebrations
  • LUKOIL-Neva LLC announces expansion of bunker operations
  • Bullish IFOs subdue Korea
  • New Saudi posted prices
  • Rotterdam steady to soft, barges tight

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Seawheel completes its new management team
  • NOL announces sale of American Eagle Tankers
  • Delta Air Lines first quarter 2003 results
  • BVL celebrates 25th anniversary
  • Wolf-Garten GmbH chooses ABX Logistics

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • EUKOR plans nine newbuildings
  • No flag can protect itself against terrorists
  • Former Swedish shipowner sentenced to pay EUR 21 million to the state

Marine Logweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Class approval in principal for CNG carrier
    EnerSea Transport LLC, says that its VOTRANS gas carrier has achieved "Class Approval in Principle" (AIP) from ABS
  • Byrd slams inadequacy of port security budget
    At a hearing of the Senate's Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., called for a higher budget priority for port security
  • Oakland awards $4.75 million security contract
    The Port of Oakland has awarded a $4.75 million maritime security enhancement contract to Florida-based ADT Security Services, Inc.,
  • Textron, Otech in RB-M race
    Like Manitowoc Marine, Textron Marine and Land Systems, New Orleans and Ocean Technical Services Inc. (OTECH) of Harvey, La., are each building a test boat for the USCG's response Boat-Medium program
  • NCL launches its U.S.-flag brand
    Star Cruises' Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) unit yesterday announced its new U.S.-flag brand--NCL America
  • Class notation for fuel systems
    A new voluntary class notation from Det Norske Veritas meets an increasing market demand for the classification of fuel oil treatment and conditioning systems
  • Security lapses delay cruise ship
    Carnival's Holiday was held in New Orleans after breaches in security procedures

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Blaine border patrol inspectors nab over $3 million worth of BC Bud
  • Department of Commerce finds Canadian wheat subsidized
  • Norwegian Cruise Line names US Flag operations 'NCL AMERICA'
  • Coast Guard taps three firms to deliver 41-foot test boats
  • New TSA rule checks drivers hauling dangerous goods

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Backers pull the plug on inreon
    ONE of the showpiece electronic platforms of the global reinsurance market has been killed by its main backers, Munich Re, Swiss Re and Accenture.
  • DNV urges rejection of standards role for IMO
    PROPOSALS that would give the International Maritime Organisation the legal clout to set minimum ship structure standards have come under fierce attack from a leading International Association of Classification Societies member.
  • Industry supports Maersk over payment of ransoms
    MAERSK was right to pay a cash ransom to buy the release of seafarers held hostage off Nigeria, leading shipping organisations believe, writes David Osler.
  • Belgium ready to revive national flag
    THE King of Belgium is expected to sign a Royal decree tomorrow which paves the way for the reflagging of the Belgian fleet, more than 12 years after the entire fleet was flagged out.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Deutsche Post boosts profits in Q1
    The German mail and logistics group forecast a strong year after operating profit jumped by a better-than-expected 5 percent, to more than $1 billion.
  • Air-cargo carriers fret after Motorola shuts China HQ on SARS scare
    The electronics giant closed its head office in China after an employee contracted the disease.
  • FMC submits results of TSA contract discrimination probe
  • Judge seeks extension in DHL case
  • TACA plans eastbound increase
  • China Shipping wants controlled-carrier exemption
  • House committee hearing on guns for cargo pilots
  • China's Guangzhou expanding logistics sector
  • European Commission proposes international approach to security
  • Product precautions barring trade: Report
  • Railcar maker Trinity Industries sees 1Q loss
  • Lufthansa Cargo, Siemens deliver SARS relief shipments

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • New carrier/terminal discussion agreement to fix US port security charges
    An influential group of US terminal operators and carriers with US terminals is expected to inaugurate its own discussion agreement next month, allowing it to discuss and fix security charges.
  • US Customs deadline for tough 24 hour rule enforcement
  • Lines begin to fight charter hikes, but market rises again
  • Leading Halifax terminal still plagued by congestion
  • US Customs: Industry friendly rules to succeed harsh Strawman proposals
  • MSC swells number of newbuild orders over 8,000TEU
  • Strong profit for Samudera as turnover weakens
  • Shenzhen's YICT moves to streamline truck movements

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Better mood for PDVSA Finance
    Ratings agency ends downgrade study for oil giant subsidiary as Venezuelan recovery continues.
  • Bullet holes in Carnival security
    Screen break leads to cruiseship hold up after guns and bullets found.
  • On the double!
    Mass pols push barge operator Bouchard to ban single hulls for spill zone.
  • Swedish Orient returns to profit
    Iraq conflict lifts business for ro-ro vessels.
  • Silver lining for Hapag-Lloyd
    German container line sees profits dwindle in 2002, but parent TUI is upbeat for 2003.
  • Trico losses stack up
    Offshore operator's figures sunk by North Sea slump and rig decline in US Gulf.
  • Khazar mulls fleet expansion
    Iranian owner reportedly looking to move into tanker operations.
  • Higher costs, lower profits for Lorenzo
    Philippine bulker and boxship owner struggled with falling revenues and increased competition in 2002.
  • Saevik moves for Havila rescue ships
    Norwegian owner's chairman Per Saevik offers NOK 550m for 11 vessels.
  • Braemar Seascope sets profitable course
    Broker says result is "pleasing" in year of extremes.
  • Kirby thinks big on barges
    US owner signs deal with Trinity Industries for 16 vessels, with an option for another 16.
  • Bjarne Tvilde seeks new shipping role
    Reorganisation prompts Tschudi & Eitzen chief operating officer to stand down.
  • SCI sale roadshows to woo foreigners
    Indian government hits the road to entice overseas bidders into privatisation race.
  • Greek VLCC detained in Australia
    Inspectors also hold IMC pool bulker, and Australian boxship.
  • RCCL launches bonds
    Cruise line's $250m issue prices at 8%.
  • Shipping boosts Bollore
    French owner of Delmas and Otal container lines sees revenues jump in first quarter.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • China Shipping buys slots on CMA CGM's Asia/U.S. Gulf ships
  • TACA carriers to raise Eastbound rates
  • Lower box rates cut Hapag-Lloyd's profit by 38%
  • FMC to act on Pacific carriers' BIAS case
  • China Shipping petitions FMC for 30-day wait waiver
  • Menzies to handle cargo in New Zealand
  • Airnet Systems sees first-quarter profit
  • Kmz Rosenman, women in international trade plan trade compliance seminar
  • FMC revokes 25 OTI licenses
  • Deutsche Post group's logistics profits up 46%
  • Port of Long Beach names rubin managing director
  • U.S. terminals, carriers move towards joint port security charges

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The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
Bank of China finanzia l'acquisto della Grande Melbourne di Grimaldi Euromed
Importo di 57 milioni di euro
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
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In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
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