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June 9, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shenzhen ports' throughput up 43% in first five months
    SHENZHEN ports handled about 43 per cent more containers in the first five months of the year, helped by surging trade to and from China, according to terminal owner China Merchants Holdings.
  • Asian feeder operators seek to restore rates
    CONTAINER feeder operators belonging to the Asian Feeder Discussion Group are warning mainline operators of impending rate hikes because of what they say are increased operating costs.
  • Greek shipowners oppose EU decision on single-hull tankers
    THE Greek shipping community has strongly opposed last week's near unanimous European Union decision to send single-hull oil tankers to the scrapyards by 2010 and warned the move will disrupt international petroleum flows around the turn of the decade.
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay traffic bounces back
    CATHAY Pacific Airways is experiencing a rebound in passenger traffic as the territory's Sars outbreak comes under control, and it plans to resume more flights this month and in July, the company's chairman said.
  • THAI forecasts Q4 revenue gain
  • Qantas sees signs of booking pick-up
  • EC empowered to seek open skies pact with US
  • 4 Star members to make joint plane order in Q4
  • easyJet's passenger count to rise 25% this year: CEO
Admiralty Casebook
  • Zhou scandal exposes dark side of business in China
    THE scandal surrounding one of China's richest tycoons, Zhou Zhengyi, who last week rocked Shanghai and Hong Kong with his rags-to-riches tale of excess, has provoked speculation about the nebulous world of Chinese business and politics.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL has added El Salvador to its Pacific Coast feeder service.
Liner Scene
  • One size doesn't quite fit all
    THE container revolution was predicated on the assumption that most cargo can be fitted into containers, and that container ships are the most economic way to transport almost everything except bulk cargo and liquids.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shenzhen ports' throughput up 43% in first five months
    SHENZHEN ports handled about 43 per cent more containers in the first five months of the year, helped by surging trade to and from China, according to terminal owner China Merchants Holdings.
  • Asian feeder operators seek to restore rates
    CONTAINER feeder operators belonging to the Asian Feeder Discussion Group are warning mainline operators of impending rate hikes because of what they say are increased operating costs.
  • Greek shipowners oppose EU decision on single-hull tankers
    THE Greek shipping community has strongly opposed last week's near unanimous European Union decision to send single-hull oil tankers to the scrapyards by 2010 and warned the move will disrupt international petroleum flows around the turn of the decade.
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay traffic bounces back
    CATHAY Pacific Airways is experiencing a rebound in passenger traffic as the territory's Sars outbreak comes under control, and it plans to resume more flights this month and in July, the company's chairman said.
  • THAI forecasts Q4 revenue gain
  • Qantas sees signs of booking pick-up
  • EC empowered to seek open skies pact with US
  • 4 Star members to make joint plane order in Q4
  • easyJet's passenger count to rise 25% this year: CEO
Admiralty Casebook
  • Zhou scandal exposes dark side of business in China
    THE scandal surrounding one of China's richest tycoons, Zhou Zhengyi, who last week rocked Shanghai and Hong Kong with his rags-to-riches tale of excess, has provoked speculation about the nebulous world of Chinese business and politics.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL has added El Salvador to its Pacific Coast feeder service.
Liner Scene
  • One size doesn't quite fit all
    THE container revolution was predicated on the assumption that most cargo can be fitted into containers, and that container ships are the most economic way to transport almost everything except bulk cargo and liquids.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shenzhen ports' throughput up 43% in first five months
    SHENZHEN ports handled about 43 per cent more containers in the first five months of the year, helped by surging trade to and from China, according to terminal owner China Merchants Holdings.
  • Asian feeder operators seek to restore rates
    CONTAINER feeder operators belonging to the Asian Feeder Discussion Group are warning mainline operators of impending rate hikes because of what they say are increased operating costs.
  • Greek shipowners oppose EU decision on single-hull tankers
    THE Greek shipping community has strongly opposed last week's near unanimous European Union decision to send single-hull oil tankers to the scrapyards by 2010 and warned the move will disrupt international petroleum flows around the turn of the decade.
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay traffic bounces back
    CATHAY Pacific Airways is experiencing a rebound in passenger traffic as the territory's Sars outbreak comes under control, and it plans to resume more flights this month and in July, the company's chairman said.
  • THAI forecasts Q4 revenue gain
  • Qantas sees signs of booking pick-up
  • EC empowered to seek open skies pact with US
  • 4 Star members to make joint plane order in Q4
  • easyJet's passenger count to rise 25% this year: CEO
Admiralty Casebook
  • Zhou scandal exposes dark side of business in China
    THE scandal surrounding one of China's richest tycoons, Zhou Zhengyi, who last week rocked Shanghai and Hong Kong with his rags-to-riches tale of excess, has provoked speculation about the nebulous world of Chinese business and politics.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL has added El Salvador to its Pacific Coast feeder service.
Liner Scene
  • One size doesn't quite fit all
    THE container revolution was predicated on the assumption that most cargo can be fitted into containers, and that container ships are the most economic way to transport almost everything except bulk cargo and liquids.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shenzhen ports' throughput up 43% in first five months
    SHENZHEN ports handled about 43 per cent more containers in the first five months of the year, helped by surging trade to and from China, according to terminal owner China Merchants Holdings.
  • Asian feeder operators seek to restore rates
    CONTAINER feeder operators belonging to the Asian Feeder Discussion Group are warning mainline operators of impending rate hikes because of what they say are increased operating costs.
  • Greek shipowners oppose EU decision on single-hull tankers
    THE Greek shipping community has strongly opposed last week's near unanimous European Union decision to send single-hull oil tankers to the scrapyards by 2010 and warned the move will disrupt international petroleum flows around the turn of the decade.
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay traffic bounces back
    CATHAY Pacific Airways is experiencing a rebound in passenger traffic as the territory's Sars outbreak comes under control, and it plans to resume more flights this month and in July, the company's chairman said.
  • THAI forecasts Q4 revenue gain
  • Qantas sees signs of booking pick-up
  • EC empowered to seek open skies pact with US
  • 4 Star members to make joint plane order in Q4
  • easyJet's passenger count to rise 25% this year: CEO
Admiralty Casebook
  • Zhou scandal exposes dark side of business in China
    THE scandal surrounding one of China's richest tycoons, Zhou Zhengyi, who last week rocked Shanghai and Hong Kong with his rags-to-riches tale of excess, has provoked speculation about the nebulous world of Chinese business and politics.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL has added El Salvador to its Pacific Coast feeder service.
Liner Scene
  • One size doesn't quite fit all
    THE container revolution was predicated on the assumption that most cargo can be fitted into containers, and that container ships are the most economic way to transport almost everything except bulk cargo and liquids.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shenzhen ports' throughput up 43% in first five months
    SHENZHEN ports handled about 43 per cent more containers in the first five months of the year, helped by surging trade to and from China, according to terminal owner China Merchants Holdings.
  • Asian feeder operators seek to restore rates
    CONTAINER feeder operators belonging to the Asian Feeder Discussion Group are warning mainline operators of impending rate hikes because of what they say are increased operating costs.
  • Greek shipowners oppose EU decision on single-hull tankers
    THE Greek shipping community has strongly opposed last week's near unanimous European Union decision to send single-hull oil tankers to the scrapyards by 2010 and warned the move will disrupt international petroleum flows around the turn of the decade.
Air and Land Transport
  • Cathay traffic bounces back
    CATHAY Pacific Airways is experiencing a rebound in passenger traffic as the territory's Sars outbreak comes under control, and it plans to resume more flights this month and in July, the company's chairman said.
  • THAI forecasts Q4 revenue gain
  • Qantas sees signs of booking pick-up
  • EC empowered to seek open skies pact with US
  • 4 Star members to make joint plane order in Q4
  • easyJet's passenger count to rise 25% this year: CEO
Admiralty Casebook
  • Zhou scandal exposes dark side of business in China
    THE scandal surrounding one of China's richest tycoons, Zhou Zhengyi, who last week rocked Shanghai and Hong Kong with his rags-to-riches tale of excess, has provoked speculation about the nebulous world of Chinese business and politics.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container arm APL has added El Salvador to its Pacific Coast feeder service.
Liner Scene
  • One size doesn't quite fit all
    THE container revolution was predicated on the assumption that most cargo can be fitted into containers, and that container ships are the most economic way to transport almost everything except bulk cargo and liquids.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong's re-exports showing healthy growth
  • OOCL Sydney makes maiden call 'home'
  • Forum members to implement GRR, PSS charges
  • P&O Ports to develop Adani terminal in US$60m move
  • Ecu Line on the move in Germany
  • APL adds direct container call for El Salvador
  • Polar Air Cargo adds new Asia routes
  • Schenker introduces airfreight hub system
  • Steve Roth snares DFW Airport CDP post

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Essar Shipping, Videocon submit EoIs on SCI stake
  • CSCL commences regular, independent weekly service ex-JNP to Med & Europe
  • WTO talks in Mexico to focus on farm trade
  • Customs top brass grace BCHAA's annual training programme
  • W. Bengal to set up export promotion body
  • Specialty coffee exports increase by an impressive 40 pc in 2002-03
  • Huge potential seen for seeds export - Earnings could exceed $ 200 m by 2005
  • Customs places curbs on availing DEPB credits at Kakinada port
  • 2 new loading records established at Mundra port
  • MbPT introduces more customer-friendly measures
  • Rs 20,000 cr. needed to provide infrastructure facilities - Vallarpadam terminal
  • Container/trailer operators call off stir - NSICT puts off new rule till July 6
  • ICD-Jamshedpur sets brisk pace
  • Bajpe airport may get ISO certification soon
  • India can save Pakistan industry billions in terms of lower freight rates
  • India to get $ 54m World Bank credit to improve quality of food, drugs
  • Govt may not impose safeguard duty on Chinese needles
  • Permanent dumping duty on imports of float glass from China, Indonesia sought
  • Date for declaration of textile stock extended to June 15
  • Industrial recovery sustainable: NCAER paper
  • Banks to provide Rs 50 lakh composite loan to SSIs
  • JETRO test on October 18
  • Exim Expertise's programme on Customs law & procedures from June 10
  • IMC publication on governance

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 6, 2003
  • The Heavy Lift Group elects new President
  • APL opens up in Spain
  • BA calls for new runways
  • Tolls set for German highways
  • Panalpina: New structures for USA and Canada

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 6, 2003
  • EU rules politically motivated
  • "Bow Eagle" appeal rejected
  • Success for Nor-Shipping

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 6, 2003
  • SEACOR orders river barges
    Trinity Marine Products to build 150 to 230 units

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 6, 2003
  • Sea-Tac International Airport adds secure corridor to speed passenger screening
  • Port of Seattle website now offers Small Works Online section
  • Northwest governors meeting renews Columbia River recovery effort
  • Northwest firefighters head to Astoria for simulated shipboard disaster drill
  • Rail intermodal traffic posts increases during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Computer crash leaves top UK container ports in chaos
    TWO top UK container ports were in a race against time over the weekend to clear up days of chaos caused by the crash of a new computer system.
  • Spanish to raise Prestige hull sections to back up ABS lawsuit
    THE Spanish government plans to cut and raise small segments of the hull of the Prestige as part of its ongoing investigation into the causes of the casualty.
  • IMO backs controversial safety and security initiatives
    DELEGATIONS to the International Maritime Organisation made good on commitments designed to improve maritime safety and security on Friday as an extended session of the Maritime Safety Committee came to an end.
  • Fishing boat sinks after Humber bulker collision
    A UK fishing boat sank early on Friday after colliding with the the bulker Santa Vitoria, 13 miles from Spurn Point at the mouth of the Humber, writes Rob McKay.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 6, 2003
  • UK ports hit by computer failure
  • IMO number will cost $25M
  • Claro chastises Chilean leaders
  • IMO audit will be confidential
  • Seven states in Evergreen picketing
  • MarAd fraud investigations revealed
  • HUD launches Australian attack
  • El Salvador pushes world-class port
  • India pre-empts single-hull dumping
  • Blohm+Voss on short time from July
  • Further unrest at Chantiers
  • Humbantota port 'viable'
  • Muted reaction to Iraq crude tender
  • Nor-Shipping: small diesels better
  • Russian ports battle take-over bid
  • Nor-Shipping: tanker debate hots up
  • Mitsubishi admits reporting failure
  • India clears way for Lanka ferry
  • Barwil wins Qasr info contract
  • Ireland courts Norwegian shipping
  • Prestige oil extraction 'next year'
  • Funds shortfall hinders coast guard

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 6, 2003
  • Reviews find some issues with Title XI
    But problems uncovered in shipbuilding loan-guarantee program can be fixed, say DOT, GAO.
  • Decision coming in Evergreen dispute
    While both sides meet Monday with the National Labor Relations Board, a stevedore said it planned to close Evergreen's terminal in Elizabeth, N.J.
  • DHL battling on two continents
  • ILO wants seafarers ID card
  • Port congestion threatening India trade
  • Hong Kong river terminal gets OK to handle ocean cargo
  • APL adds direct container call for El Salvador
  • GXS acquires Celarix
  • P&O buys India container terminal
  • Kornegay joins global ports board
  • Buyers ready to return to SARS areas: Survey

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 6, 2003
  • Government alarm as 'privatised' Rotterdam takes shape
    Rotterdam's town council has agreed that the port authority will indeed become a plc - NV Havenbedrijf Rotterdam - before January 2004, in spite of reservations among its left wing minority.
  • CSAV: Balanced S.America coverage fails to halt red ink
    Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV)'s Q1 results showed its operating result sinking into the red, as its net result swung back into the black after a loss in Q1 2002.
  • NZ government moves to rescue Tranz Rail
  • Hamburg congestion costs hauliers '1m a day
  • Volume surge sees Shenzhen struggle say shippers
  • Strike ends, but Nhava Sheva woes persist

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 6, 2003
  • More criticism levelled at Title XI
    Report says taxpayers lost $400m over last five years.
  • Good news for cruise
    CLIA says passenger figures up 23% this quarter.
  • Web analyst singles out OMI
    Company wins praise after earnings estimates go north.
  • Title XI 'fails' taxpayer
    Changes afoot as senator slams US loan program.
  • Bidding reopens for SCI
    But foreign investors not lured by new disinvestment terms for Indian owner.
  • New ferry route for GNV
    Italy's Grandi Navi Veloci to link Sicily's largest city to Civitavecchia, near Rome.
  • MHI manager speaks out on cruiseship fire
    Inquiry hears yard accident reporting on Diamond Princess newbuilding was flawed.
  • China ready to build 8,000-teu boxships
    Hudong-Zhonghua has the designs but no immediate berth space.
  • Western Shipyard wins SeaWind contract
    Relaunched Lithuanian repair facility delighted to secure drydock deal from Finnish owner.
  • Chinese insurer to pay up on Fu Shan Hai cargo
    Cash claimed to represent China's largest ever maritime compensation payment.
  • Teekay bangs double-hull drum...
    Bjorn Moller backs European single-skin ban.
  • ...but thumbs down from Swift
    Intertanko boss says new rules "ill-thought-out".
  • NEPIA reserves head north
    Free reserves edge close to $100m as North of England P&I Club beats the market.
  • Singapore reviews tax incentives
    Lion Republic overhauls its taxation policy as part of drive to become an international maritime centre.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 6, 2003
  • G8 summit issues three maritime documents
  • APL adds direct service to El Salvador
  • Mediterranean Shipping begins North Atlantic/Med service
  • World Shipping Council lauds U.S. Customs' security efforts
  • Sen. McCain cites MarAd for Title XI lapses
  • CP Ships' stock hits all-time high
  • COSCO upgrades e-commerce system
  • Rickmers revises round-the-world service
  • African maritime academy targets international market
  • Menzies, Eimskip in joint venture at Schiphol Airport
  • EC obtains mandate to negotiate air agreement with U.S.
  • CLARIFICATION: Poor compliance with "24-hour" rule in early phase
  • U.S., Chile sign free trade agreement
  • Maher Terminals to close terminal picketed by ILA
  • Marseilles-Fos container traffic up 6% in May

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring 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
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
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
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
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
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
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
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
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
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%
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%
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising 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
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
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
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
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%)
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
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
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
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
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
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
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
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%)
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
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
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
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
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
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
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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%
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
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
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
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
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
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
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
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
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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
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
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
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
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
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
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
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
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
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
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
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
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
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
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
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
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
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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.
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
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
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
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
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.
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
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
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
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
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
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
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
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
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.
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
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
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
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