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BRIEFS
April 17, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star to re-deploy 2 ships to Australia next week
    STAR Cruises said yesterday it is moving two of its biggest cruise ships - taken out from its Asian hub ports at Singapore and Hong Kong - to Australia after fears of the deadly respiratory virus devastated bookings.
  • US bans Iraqi ships from its shores
    THE US Coast Guard on Monday barred all Iraqi-owned ships from its waters, also banning any merchant vessel employing senior Iraqi crew regardless of whether the craft was Iraqi-controlled.
  • Port Botany seeks nod for expansion project
    SYDNEY Ports Corporation's Port Botany expansion project is seeking the green light, after releasing a plan for public viewing that involves protecting wetland and beach areas.
  • World-Wide sets up Shanghai office
    WORLD-Wide Shipping Group Ltd has established its first mainland office in Shanghai as part of its strategy to expand its business in China.
Air and Land Transport
  • Hong Kong's Sars-hit airport cloaked by deafening silence
    HONG Kong's airport, a gleaming architectural wonder that stands as a towering symbol to the good times, has the deathly hush of a hospital during the graveyard shift.
  • China airlines to have more say on ticket prices
  • China Aviation forecasts big fall in first-half earnings
  • Star Alliance keen on US Airways as a partner
  • India ponders state airline privatisation
  • LOG Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star to re-deploy 2 ships to Australia next week
    STAR Cruises said yesterday it is moving two of its biggest cruise ships - taken out from its Asian hub ports at Singapore and Hong Kong - to Australia after fears of the deadly respiratory virus devastated bookings.
  • US bans Iraqi ships from its shores
    THE US Coast Guard on Monday barred all Iraqi-owned ships from its waters, also banning any merchant vessel employing senior Iraqi crew regardless of whether the craft was Iraqi-controlled.
  • Port Botany seeks nod for expansion project
    SYDNEY Ports Corporation's Port Botany expansion project is seeking the green light, after releasing a plan for public viewing that involves protecting wetland and beach areas.
  • World-Wide sets up Shanghai office
    WORLD-Wide Shipping Group Ltd has established its first mainland office in Shanghai as part of its strategy to expand its business in China.
Air and Land Transport
  • Hong Kong's Sars-hit airport cloaked by deafening silence
    HONG Kong's airport, a gleaming architectural wonder that stands as a towering symbol to the good times, has the deathly hush of a hospital during the graveyard shift.
  • China airlines to have more say on ticket prices
  • China Aviation forecasts big fall in first-half earnings
  • Star Alliance keen on US Airways as a partner
  • India ponders state airline privatisation
  • LOG Book

Sched Netweb site
  • TACA to increase BAF in May
  • Simon Group to focus on ports and logistics, says new chairman
  • Sinotrans posts net profit of US$69m for 2002
  • Colombo port announces measures to guard against Sars
  • Charter Shipping Agencies moves office in Singapore
  • Panalpina to use Freightgate program for contract management
  • Cathay Pacific throughput rises 1.8pc in March year-on-year
  • Lufthansa Cargo to lift war risk surcharge
  • China Southern makes schedule changes
  • Cargolux chooses Descartes to manage global communications

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cruise ship hits rock near Port Blair: All safe
  • CCD allows foreign companies to acquire 51 pc stake in SCI
  • GE Shipping acquires Panamax tanker
  • World's 3rd largest ship to visit Indian E. Coast this month
  • MSC named 'Shipping Line of the Year' for 2002 by Lloyd's of London
  • DEPB scheme products list expanded to include gherkins, fruits & vegetables
  • 20 pc rise in handicraft exports in 2002-03
  • Govt may widen activities of ECGC, Exim Bank
  • Number of IT exporters rises
  • 'One 20 ft container per trailer' controversy at NSICT rages on
  • How Mumbai harbour meets its water needs
  • Port Pipavav sets new single day cargo handling record
  • CCTPL poised to overtake 2006 target of 5 lakh TEUs in 2004 itself!
  • Govt proposes to spend Rs 800 crore for modernisation of small & medium airports
  • India, Iran may soon be linked by rail
  • Truckers' strike enters 4th day
  • CCEA removes quantitative restriction on onion exports; canalisation to continue
  • Diesel, petrol cheaper
  • Dumping duty on ammonium nitrate from Russia, Iran
  • Need for technology base to achieve higher growth stressed
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures
  • IMC Ladies' Wing AGM on April 19
  • Ajay P. Singha appointed Dy DG of IGCC
  • Mukhtarul Amin elected CLE, Chennai, vice-chaiman

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 16, 2003
  • California bunker market snapshot
  • Steady Vancouver market enjoys strong demand
  • IEA warns OPEC on cuts as consumer inventories stay low
  • African market report from GAC
  • Novorossiysk: Operations resume as weather improves
  • Refinery strife still overshadows Piraeus' IFOs
  • Korean numbers still floating down as holidays loom
  • Saudi posted prices and market update
  • Brazil market update
  • Prices creep higher in quiet Rotterdam market

International Transport Journalweb site
  • PolyVision and Ryder System Inc. renew multi-year contract
  • BA restores Middle East flights
  • Lufthansa Cargo annuls war risk sucharge
  • Increased security measures in Port of Vancouver
  • Hans Winther to quit Railion Denmark

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 16, 2003
  • Rasmussen issues ultimatum over Torm shares
  • Fatigue failure blamed for loss of "Prestige"
  • Swedish flag for "Nordanhav"

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 16, 2003
  • FBM Babcock delivers to USMC--in a hurry
    When the U.S. Marine Corps urgently needed five Bridge Erection Boats shipped to the Mid East, FBM Babcock responded
  • Incat names buyer of hull 058
    It'sTrasmediterr'nea S.A., one of Spain's leading ferry operators.
  • RT-flex engines break into post-Panamax sector
    The first Sulzer RT-flex common-rail engines to power large container liners have been ordered.
  • Torch gives update on Midnight Express conversion
    Contract only awaits finalizing of financing
  • P&O Princess and Carnival Combination set to close
    P&O Princess shareholders approve DLC deal

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 16, 2003
  • Greenbrier taking new orders at record-setting pace
  • MCoast Guard slates MERPAC meeting for April 30/May 1 in Seattle
  • Port of Seattle's Bell Harbor Marina schedules yacht rendezvous for June
  • IMO receives MARPOL proposal from European Union members
  • Norwegian Cruise Line will return famous luxury liner to US waters

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Huge P&O 'yes' vote seals historic Carnival merger
    CARNIVAL will today complete an historic merger with P&O Princess following an overwhelming vote in favour of the deal by the UK cruise company's shareholders.
  • IEA chief warns Opec against output cuts
    INTERNATIONAL Energy Agency executives have warned oil producers not to radically cut output levels this quarter as oil prices remain too high for companies to rebuild inventories.
  • Mastermind of Achille Lauro hijack seized in Baghdad
    PALESTINE Liberation Front chief Abu Abbas - the mastermind behind the 1985 hijack of cruiseship Achille Lauro - has been captured by US special forces in Baghdad, writes David Osler.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 16, 2003
  • Make your influential vote count!
  • Debt mountain threatens TMM
  • US targets environmental crime
  • Zim responds to US fine
  • New preference for Brazil shipyards
  • New cruise line hit by travel fears
  • IRISL chief slams domestic ports
  • Consumer group raises ferry fears
  • Simatech invests to expand
  • Iran pre-qualifies B Abbas bidders
  • P&O Princess take-over approved
  • Jordan's truckers await green light
  • French plead for shipyard support
  • Car carrier major urges tonnage tax
  • China plans mega shipyard
  • Achille Lauro hijacker held
  • Japan's oil imports to soar
  • Star confirms redeployment

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 16, 2003
  • Record quarter for S. Korea yards
    The world's leading shipbuilder posted record first-quarter orders of just over 4 million compensated gross tons.
  • UAL's Gibson: No freighters right now
    But top cargo exec says airline will eventually deploy all-cargo aircraft.
  • New Orleans hit by trucker protest
    A protest by independent truckers over pay has slowed port cargo movement by nearly 40 percent.
  • Terror alert lowered to yellow
  • Northwest posts $396 million loss
  • Cargolux profits jump in 2002
  • At 100, D.F. Young changing with the times
  • Adelaide added to U.S.-Oceania service
  • UPS drivers get new DIAD
  • Lufthansa Cargo names U.S. sales chief
  • Approval for Texas City box hub
  • Mach 1 opens Chicago terminal
  • Kitty Hawk names Stone to engineering

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 16, 2003
  • Design complications push EuroMax start date back two more years
    P&O Nedlloyd's (PONL) joint venture EuroMax terminal in Rotterdam is facing further delays due to debates around its design, according to PONL today.
  • Hapag to order more ships, as bullish lines are set to reap rich rewards
    Shipping lines are expecting to see substantial increases in their returns this year and next, with one liner executive suggesting that 2004 will be 'the best year ever'.
  • HK exports in doubt, trade fair nightmare becomes a reality
  • Zim abandoned by Australia/China allies
  • India chooses to begin afresh on SCI divestment
  • German engineer proposes Paris Shanghai rail link
  • 'Spectacular' charter market gains set to continue
  • Boxes pile up as Indian truck strike begins to bite
  • Case of SARS confirmed in US port
  • New pier for Tecon Rio Grande, as regional rivalry intensifies

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 16, 2003
  • Sanctions officials nab Stolt-Nielsen
    US owner is latest to be fined, after business dealings with Sudan.
  • Todd pays out
    Yard announces first dividend in a decade plus $13m upgrade program.
  • Stelmar enjoys the good times
    Tanker owner resists temptation to play buoyant spot market.
  • Ensco exits shipping with a whimper
    US company posts loss from supply ships in last quarter before their sale to Tidewater.
  • KOTC lines up $400m fleet renewal
    Kuwait owner lines up LPG and product carriers for sell off.
  • Princess chooses Carnival in landslide
    New cruiseship giant created by 99.7% vote in favour of dual-listing structure.
  • Mulheim salvors change tack
    Stranded shredded plastics cargo to be shifted using conveyor belt system.
  • V Ships sign for Hext
    Ship manager takes failed e-commerce boss to head services division.
  • SCI poised to order Cochin aframax
    Indian owner also starting talks on capesize duo.
  • K Line pays tax penalty
    Investigation into Japanese owner's accounts leads to JPY 1bn payment to authorities.
  • TACA lines cut bunker surcharge
    Group of seven transatlantic container giants has good news for shippers.
  • Achille Lauro mastermind nabbed
    Abu Abbas, the man behind the hijacking of the Italian liner, has been seized in Baghdad.
  • Incat names mystery cat buyer
    Spain's Trasmediterranea is behind the purchase of catamaran fast ferry newbuilding hull 058.
  • Foreign owners back in hunt for SCI
    India invites fresh bids for Shipping Corp of India, as limit on overseas ownership scrapped.
  • Ukrrichflot to pocket EBRD cash
    Ukrainian owner to use European funds to finance dry cargo newbuildings.
  • Knightsbridge on the up again
    Dividend doubles on improved tanker market performance.
  • SARS-hit Star ships Australia bound
    Malaysian cruise line shifts SuperStar Leo and the SuperStar Virgo out of Asia.
  • Iran's Siri terminal resumes operations
    NITC's VLCC Iran Nabi loads first cargo of crude from terminal closed since 1988 by Iran-Iraq war.
  • SembCorp completes MODEC FPSO
    Singapore marine group prepares to handover latest tanker conversion project to Japanese firm.
  • ICTSI battles against SARS
    Philippine terminal manager initiates procedures it hopes will stop spread of killer virus.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 16, 2003
  • U.S./Australia VSA to add direct calls at Adelaide
  • OOCL, China Shipping in joint China/East Asia/Australia link
  • Marad advisory council meeting set for May 12-13
  • European carriers add capacity to Rotterdam/British Isles trade
  • Continental, Northwest report first-quarter losses
  • FMC recieves applications from ocean transportation intermediaries
  • Sinotrans reports 27% higher profit as cargo soars
  • Hong Kong official said cargo handling doesn't spread SARS
  • Menlo appoints Goldberg senior manager, trade relations
  • Security agencies stand down from code orange
  • U.S., Bahrain conduct trade talks
  • Foreign assets control office cites violators of sanctions
  • Emergency spending bill aids customs, Coast Guard operations
  • Hutchison requests approval for development of terminal in Harwich

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
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%
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
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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- country
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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
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
South Korea's KSOE wins order for eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
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
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
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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
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.
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
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
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%)
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