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December 12, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub
    A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
  • Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers
    SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
  • Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates
    JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
  • US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor
    A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
  • Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals
    MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
  • Teekay to write down tanker values
    TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
  • Norway gas project turns up sunken ship
    A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
  • Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved
    A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b
    MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
  • Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
  • Lufthansa threatens to end link
  • Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
  • Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
  • India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
  • US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel
    THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub
    A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
  • Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers
    SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
  • Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates
    JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
  • US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor
    A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
  • Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals
    MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
  • Teekay to write down tanker values
    TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
  • Norway gas project turns up sunken ship
    A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
  • Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved
    A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b
    MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
  • Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
  • Lufthansa threatens to end link
  • Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
  • Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
  • India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
  • US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel
    THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore law firm lays anchor in Greek shipping hub
    A Singapore law firm has established a shipping practice in Greece and is at the same time flying the flag for Singapore in the Greek port city of Piraeus.
  • Inmarsat's new Crew Phone a big help to seafarers
    SEAFARERS' access to international voice communication aboard ships has been given a boost by global satellite communications company Inmarsat, through its Crew Phone technology.
  • Japan urges Asean to crack down on pirates
    JAPAN and Southeast Asian nations need to increase their efforts to thwart piracy and keep weapons of mass destruction from reaching terrorists, Japan's trade minister said yesterday.
  • US don next MPA Distinguished Visitor
    A leading US maritime law expert will give a public lecture on post Sept 11 security initiatives here on Monday as part of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore's Distinguished Visitor programme.
  • Shenzhen port project won't be delayed: Modern Terminals
    MODERN Terminals, Hong Kong's second-largest port operator, denied a report that construction of its new port in western Shenzhen is being delayed.
  • Teekay to write down tanker values
    TEEKAY Shipping, the world's largest tanker owner by market value, said it will write down the value of its fleet by about US$50-US$60 million in the current quarter because of a required phase-out of some single-hull tankers.
  • Norway gas project turns up sunken ship
    A sunken 18th-century ship laden with artefacts has been found off Norway's coast during a gas pipeline project, archaeologists said.
  • Vessel capsizes in Philippines; crew saved
    A cargo vessel loaded with cement had capsized in central Philippine waters, coast guard officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • MAS orders 6 Airbus A380 superjets for US$1.6b
    MALAYSIA Airlines joined the world's top airlines and its regional rivals in the superjet league when it finally announced yesterday a US$1.6-billion deal to buy six A380 Airbus aircraft.
  • Changi passenger volume shows first rise since Feb
  • Lufthansa threatens to end link
  • Cerberus submits new bid to Air Canada
  • Iberia and BA salute EU green light for alliance
  • India to allow daily flights by Asean airlines
Admiralty Casebook
  • US Coast Guard not liable for loss of fishing vessel
    THE US Coast Guard is not liable for the loss of a vessel after forcibly evacuating the master of a sinking ship, but this does not mean that it may not be liable for negligently preventing a commercial salvor from coming to the vessel's aid, a US appeals court ruled last month.

Sched Netweb site
  • Qingdao's throughput surpasses NY/NJ 2002 numbers
  • HKSTLA wins approval for SME project funding
  • Exel, M&M extend partnership to Central Asia
  • Menlo conducts import seminars in China
  • Cathay cargo figures remain strong in November
  • Singapore throughput up in November
  • ICTSI, SG CIB win best port deal of the year award
  • Malaysian Airlines parent finalises aircraft deal
  • K Line Air Service to open Suzhou representative office
  • New Airbus takes to the sky
  • Lufthansa Cargo flies snow leopard to Salzburg

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Zim places order for 850 40' reefer high-cube containers
  • GE Shipping contracts Suezmax crude carrier
  • GRT celebrates 5th foundation day with fanfare
  • Shipping Ministry studying feasibility of reopening Mumbai-Karachi sea link for trade
  • Refined palm oil to attract more import duty
  • JNPT bond issue oversubscribed on very first day
  • Govt plans more dry ports: Minister
  • Study on double stack containers movement in progress
  • Mundra-Adipur rail link, box terminal to be dedicated to nation tomorrow
  • India's FDI policy liberal, says Jaitley
  • L&T, Dredging Int'l bag dredging order at Shell's Hazira terminal
  • Biotech sector poised for 10 pc growth in global share: Expert
  • Reserve Bank revises forex cover norms for exporters
  • Centre releases Rs 24,176 crore as food subsidy
  • DGFT chief suggests state-level export-import policies
  • Essar Steel Ltd hosts int'l meet on shipping
  • Joint Fieo-ECGC forum to settle exporters' problems proposed
  • Multiport sports the brand of guaranteed professionalism
  • EU experts to speak at Amtoi meet today

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • End of the line for FAMM's bunker supply in Falmouth
    After a few months of speculation about the future of bunker supply at the UK port of Falmouth, it seems that the involvement in the port from Fuel and Marine Marketing Ltd (FAMM) has come to an end. The company has now sold out remaining stocks held at the oil terminal of Falmouth Oil Services, and is unlikely to bring in any new cargoes.
  • Singapore distillate stocks at record low, residuals fall too
    "Middle distillates have never been lower since we started the records in 1995," a spokeswoman for International Enterprise (IE) said about the inventory data.
  • Dates to look out for over the New Year in Japan
  • Singapore steadies, outlook may be firmer
    There was a large degree of price consensus among suppliers in Singapore today with prices seen largely steady to a bit softer compared to Wednesday. Overall avails seem adequate but there is no aggressive selling, and most suppliers are fully committed till early or the middle of next week, some even beyond that.
  • Rotterdam bunker prices in wide range depending on date
  • Weather gives some Italian ports' IFO avails a battering
    Bad weather on the Italian west coast is affecting IFO avails in Genoa, while a sheduled customs strike could affect deliveries in Venice

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ICTSI promotes accounting officers
  • P&O sells remaining bulk shipping stake to Ofer Brothers
  • FedEx Express to hike up rates
  • BASF teams up with rail4chem and Hoyer for intermodal transport
  • Matson finalises acquisition of TTS
  • World Bank urges Egypt to speed up reforms
  • Free toll calculator in the internet

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Conversion contracts to Fosen Mek
  • Large dividend proposed in Norden - increases order by two
  • Ship sales boosts Gotland result

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • TSA announces $179 million in port security grants
    But AAPA calls for $400 million in FY05

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Port of Olympia selects John Wolf for executive director
  • Port of Seattle takes in over $2 million in federal grants
  • First Washington Potato shipment heads from Seattle to South Korea
  • Property exchange with Metro considered by Port of Portland
  • Port of Vancouver, USA selects Columbia Gateway option

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shipbuilders' cover to soar after $370m yard losses
    SHIPYARDS are being set rigorous new conditions by underwriters after a series of catastrophes has piled massive losses - possibly as high as $370m - on to the marine book.
  • China tells shipyards to prepare for increase in tanker capacity
    UNDERLINING the massive need for tankers in China, Zhang Goufa, deputy director of the water transport department at the ministry of transport, has earmarked a national tanker capacity of 50m tonnes by 2005.
  • Scrap rates go into orbit as tonnage supply dries up
    DEMOLITION records have tumbled as breakers around the world are forced to pay up to $300 per ldt to fill rapidly emptying beaches, write Brian Reyes and Martyn Wingrove.
  • Lloyd's Register slips back into red
    LLOYD'S Register is back in the red, as the year to June saw the British classification society clock up a pre-tax loss of £6.5m ($10.8m), writes David Osler.
  • Numast boss blasts Labour on seafarer jobs
    NUMAST leader Brian Orrell has blasted Labour's shipping policies for "failing to deliver" on seafarer employment, in a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Lloyd's Register results disappoint
    LLOYD'S Register, the independent risk management organisation, has posted a pre-tax loss of '6.5M ($11.3M) for the year to 30 June, compared with a profit of '32.6M in the year to 30 June 2002
  • Further W Australia ore expansion
    ROBE River Iron Associates is expanding its port as part of a huge development of its West Angelas mine in Western Australia for the Chinese and Korean market
  • BC ferry workers firm on strike
    STRIKING ferry workers in British Columbia have been told by the province's government to return to work, but the union is planning to stand firm
  • 15 injured in shipyard unrest
    AT least 15 striking Spanish shipyard workers were injured today in Seville, southern Spain when police used rubber bullets in demonstration
  • Philippines tighten pilot fees
    PILOTAGE services in Philippine ports have been tightened, with new standards set and restrictions placed on fees charged by pilots after complaints from carriers
  • Norden shares leap
    NORDEN shares jumped after its board unveiled a bullish outlook for next year and promised a huge increase in dividend on back of the group's strong performance
  • Skuld increases its premiums
  • Delayed icebreaker ready by 2005
  • France paralysed over new flag
  • Recruits put off by crew treatment
  • US awards $179M for port security
  • Search goes on for heavy lift three
  • Philippines, Korea in security pact
  • Euro ports have 'unfair advantage'
  • Geroi inspector 'changed his mind'
  • Spanish block Mangouras testimony

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • West Coast terminals plan to deploy wireless identification for trucks
    Stevedoring companies plan to install a wireless truck identification system that will expedite the movement of traffic at container terminals.
  • Bid for Hays mail and parcel unit
    The $500 million-plus offer could signal more consolidation for European express market.
  • Quebec protestors snarl shipping
  • S.C., Georgia ports reveal plans for security funds
  • British airports post first cargo gains since March
  • Plans move ahead on Asia-Europe rail link
  • ICC: Revive Doha round
  • Intermodal up for U.S., Canadian railroads
  • Yellow Roadway announces management
  • Barge builder Trinity declares quarterly dividend

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Union's protest blocks the Montreal Gateway
    Access to the Port of Montreal and other Quebec ports was blocked today when thousands of trade unionists launched a one-day protest against provincial government labour policy.
  • Electronic tags to cut US West Coast truck idling times
    Major US terminal operators plan to solicit proposals from technology companies to provide a comprehensive electronic identification system for around 30,000 trucks operating on the Pacific Coast.
  • AAPA calls for more state aid
  • Concor net profits up 9%, 110% dividend paid back to government
  • UK Freight threatened by road and rail 'highway' congestion
  • China's central government wants to delay Shenzhen Terminal development
  • Booming economy prompts $15m Zim reefer order
  • Mumbai crane repairs slows container handling

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • Frontline issue prices at 8.5%
    New company Ship Finance International launches $580m in senior notes.
  • CMB ups Bocimar loss predictions
    Dry bulk subsidiary now expected to post EUR 60m deficit for 2003.
  • China crashes $300 mark on scrap buy
    European Navigation creams close to $5m on aframax tanker demolition deal.
  • MarAd launches search for scrap solutions
    Agency appeals for ship disposal bids in wake of Able UK fiasco.
  • Carnival expands CFO position
    Gerry Cahill gets additional title of executive vice president.
  • Norden plans bulky dividend
    Strong dry cargo market to lead to record shareholder payout.
  • Finnish ferry design fault identified
    Report says bow door problem went unnoticed for years.
  • Greek and Italian ferry cartel fines cut
    Ventouris and Adriatica see penalties fall, but Minoan, Marlines and others stuck with original amount.
  • China plans to up tanker fleet capacity
    Local owners may collaborate in push to increase carriage of crude imports.
  • Skuld confirms reserve revival
    Norwegian P&I club's nine month figures beat positive predictions.
  • Strike hits BC Ferries
    Canadian owner fuming over "illegal job action" that has suspended all its services.
  • Gotland ups profit
    Swedish owner 'still considering' options for two China ropax newbuildings.
  • Carnival ties up river cruiseship sale
    US giant offloads German ships to Deutsche Seereederei unit Arkona, which is planning fleet expansion.
  • Evergreen and Wan Hai continue to grow
    Taiwanese containership giants increased revenues again last month.
  • Crewman killed in hail of bullets
    Brutal piracy attack on offshore vessel in Malacca Straits leaves Philippine seafarer dead.
  • Thoresen Thai confirms bulker buy
    Expanding Thai dry cargo player takes secondhand buying spree close to $30m since September.
  • Gadot eyes secondhand purchase
    Tel Aviv-based owner will look to acquire MR chemical carrier if it succeeds in winning tanker tender.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2003
  • APL's average rates show decline since summer
  • APL ships join U.S. weather pilot program
  • Three crewmen still missing after Dutch ship capsizes in Albany
  • IMO elects Diaz-Monclus chairman
  • IATA: Air transport "powerful factor" for Africa's development
  • Wincanton reshuffles board of directors
  • Bush administration keeps pressure on China's WTO commitments
  • Steel is trade issue in Canada, too
  • Consumer group urges Canada not to sign softwood lumber deal
  • U.S. port officials concerned over $179-million security grants
  • OSHA extends comment period for vertical tandem lift rules
  • First ship calls at CSX World Terminals' Caucedo facility

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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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