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BRIEFS
May 20, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
    THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
  • RCL promotes 5 executives
    THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
  • NYK's profit drops 19%
    NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
  • K Line's full-year profit doubles
    KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
  • Set to recreate history
    IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
    SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
  • India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
  • United and Delta to restore flights in June
  • Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
  • Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
  • China Eastern's traffic down 30%
Features
  • Cheap cruises on the cards
    FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
    THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
  • RCL promotes 5 executives
    THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
  • NYK's profit drops 19%
    NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
  • K Line's full-year profit doubles
    KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
  • Set to recreate history
    IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
    SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
  • India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
  • United and Delta to restore flights in June
  • Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
  • Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
  • China Eastern's traffic down 30%
Features
  • Cheap cruises on the cards
    FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
    THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
  • RCL promotes 5 executives
    THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
  • NYK's profit drops 19%
    NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
  • K Line's full-year profit doubles
    KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
  • Set to recreate history
    IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
    SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
  • India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
  • United and Delta to restore flights in June
  • Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
  • Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
  • China Eastern's traffic down 30%
Features
  • Cheap cruises on the cards
    FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nations urged to prevent spread of Sars via sea trade
    THE International Maritime Organisation has warned of the 'potential danger' of the spread of Sars through the global maritime network and the need for appropriate action in a circular to its 162 member states.
  • RCL promotes 5 executives
    THAI-listed intra-Asia operator Regional Container Lines has promoted five executives in a series of management changes.
  • NYK's profit drops 19%
    NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, said full-year profit fell 19 per cent as lower freight rates and higher fuel costs eroded earnings.
  • K Line's full-year profit doubles
    KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha Ltd , Japan's third-largest shipping line, said full-year profit more than doubled because of increased demand for container shipments on North American and European routes.
  • Set to recreate history
    IN the industrial outskirts of Sweden's southern seaport of Gothenburg craftsmen on scaffolding, sprinkled with sawdust, work against time to finish a US$30 million ship set to sail into history.
Air and Land Transport
  • BA back in the black with pre-tax profit of 135m
    SLASHING costs helped British Airways plc top market forecasts for annual profit yesterday but Europe's biggest airline warned that first-quarter revenues would be weaker than a year ago in a tough aviation market.
  • India's Jet Airways aims to fly int'l routes
  • United and Delta to restore flights in June
  • Dragonair sees bright spot in cargo
  • Vietnam Air, US Ex-Im Bank in plane financing deal
  • China Eastern's traffic down 30%
Features
  • Cheap cruises on the cards
    FAR from being a once-in-a-lifetime luxury, taking a cruise on the high seas might soon become little more expensive than staying at home if easyJet founder and self-professed 'serial entrepreneur' Stelios Haji-Ioannou has his way.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    EMIRATES SkyCargo, the freight operation of the Dubai-based international airline, walked away with the highest number of awards at the recent Cargo Airline of the Year ceremony, held annually by Air Cargo News for the air cargo industry.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL net income grows despite difficult liner environment in 2002
  • Magistral to start service between Shanghai, Vostochny
  • OOCL vessel stops in Hong Kong on maiden voyage
  • Saecs to upgrade Europe to South Africa Service
  • Cronos Group net income rises in first quarter of 2003
  • Menlo named top service provider by Trench
  • Thai Airways net profit gains altitude in second quarter
  • Hawaiian reaches new plane lease deal with Ansett
  • Praetorian Aviation chosen as Martinair GSA in Pakistan
  • FAA names air traffic directors

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CIWTC looks for shipbuilding orders
  • CIWTC plea to post-date revival package to April 2002
  • High freight rates affecting ex-im trade: TERI study
  • Ficci signs memorandum of understanding with Kuwaiti trade body with eye on Iraq
  • Electronics exports register 28 pc growth in 2002-03
  • Indian firms investing in UK total 441: Study
  • Jewellery exports may cross $ 11 bn in 2005-06
  • China begins probe into 'dumping' of Indian chloroform
  • Rana leads carpets team to New Zealand
  • 1.93 lakh truck, bus tyres exported in March 2003
  • 87,500 t rice to be exported to Asian, African nations
  • Port workers to join May 21 'Bharat bandh'
  • Alumina from Balco exported to Iran through Vizag Port
  • Emirates SkyCargo adds Boeing to its freighter fleet
  • IA to increase cargo capacity by 25 per cent
  • Air Sahara to begin Kolkata-Mumbai service
  • Forex reserves up by $ 588 million to $ 77,598 million
  • NCAER favours abolition of EPCG policy
  • Forex reserves rise to $ 78.559 bn
  • Adani group earmarks Rs 2,000 cr. for Mundra SEZ development
  • Changes in DEPB scheme to comply with WTO rules mooted
  • Tirupur exporters launch portal
  • CAIT hails govt move on VAT
  • Inflation rate falls to 6.03 pc
  • ADB gives nod for $ 75-m loan to Petronet LNG
  • MIDC signs MoU with Kolkata firm to set up biotech park
  • CII sending 20 trade missions abroad to tap markets
  • Rs 55 cr. granted to N-E states for export boost
  • ITPO postpones Kuala Lumpur expo
  • AIAI reception to honour Djibouti President on May 22
  • Bangalore int'l airport work to begin in June
  • Private capital flows to emerging markets poised to spurt: IIF

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Recovery of Iraqi oil production taking longer than expected
  • New-comers keep Panama market low
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • US official suggests Iraq could break OPEC ranks
  • Next generation Lemag Premet Performance Analyser announced
  • The Baltic in brief
  • Great Belt: Market firm and quiet
  • Singapore market spurred on by bullish trade
  • Oil stays firm as US supplies look set to remain tight
  • New bunker supplier set to bring down prices in Colombo
  • Rotterdam recovers Friday's losses
  • Brazilian market update from Petrobras

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Geodis with new board members
  • Wagenborg takes delivery of first multipurpose vessel
  • Introduction of thumbprint signature at UK airports
  • Strasbourg inland port defends its position
  • APL Logistics signs contract with Parragon Books

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • New subway system online at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • Commerce Department creates team to help firms interested in trade with Iraq
  • Port of Portland sponsors first Lewis & Clark Explorer Train
  • Washington Governor vows to bring Boeing jobs to state
  • Railroad safety organization wins $1,025,000 federal grant

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Christiane names latest Oldendorff containerships
    CHRISTIANE Oldendorff (above), chairman and managing director of Reederei 'Nord' Klaus E Oldendorff, has named the company's latest two newbuildings, writes Eric Watkins in Nicosia.
  • PDV Marina gets back to business with fleet upgrade
    PDV Marina, the shipping arm of Venezuela's state oil giant Petroleos de Venezuela SA, is beginning to contemplate fleet modernisation as the impact of the nation's general strike fades.
  • Barbados register begins vessel profile check-ups
    EXPERIENCED inspectors are to be asked for their general impressions of a ship's condition under a new scheme launched by the Barbados register, writes Janet Porter.
  • Trades slowdown forces OT Africa Line to pull ship
    OT AFRICA Line is withdrawing a ship from its service between Europe and West Africa because of a slowdown in trade over the past couple of months.
  • Terrorist probe surrounds ship arrested in Italy
    Suspected al-Qa'eda attacks in Saudi Arabia and Morocco have led to heightened security at ports around the globe but up to now terrorists have not used the maritime industry as expected to ship bombs.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Panama: don't rush accident reports
  • Prestige damage claim 'will rise'
  • Former minister takes Sovbunker
  • RCCL faces overcharging suit
  • RN warns on Mid East piracy
  • China buys into NW Shelf project
  • Pakistan terminal wins funding
  • Diamond fire cost $250M
  • Wreck removed from Haldia channel
  • P&O Ports seals largest India deal
  • Grounding report blames laptop
  • Mystery investor eyes Wilhelmshaven
  • BMT move 'good news' for Australia
  • Mid East port rivalry on the agenda
  • Pacifica forced to cut capacity
  • EU ministers tackle quality issues
  • Daewoo to attract foreign investors
  • Adsteam announces restructure

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • NYK profits rise but fall short of target
    Japan's largest shipping line said operating income rose 5.4 percent to $575 million on revenue of $10.4 billion.
  • Cargo spurs British Airways profit
    Europe's biggest airline posted a pre-tax profit of $219 million compared to a $324 million loss the previous year.
  • Deutsche Post boss confident on Airborne takeover
  • Grand Alliance adds Asia-Europe loop
  • P&O Ports buys private India terminal
  • DHL Danzas Air & Ocean opens Wash. border-crossing facility
  • Wheat crop on Georgia port's table
  • Exel in C-TPAT program
  • Zim acquires stake in Russian agency
  • UPS to test hydrogen vehicles in U.S.
  • Schenker opens Volkswagen logistics center

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Small ships feature in latest GA Asia/Europe loop
    The Grand Alliance's (GA) long-expected sixth Asia/North Europe loop was announced this morning with smaller than expected ships and a Cagliari port call under discussion.
  • HPH excluded from Nhava Sheva bid on security grounds
    India's Defence Ministry has shot down Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH)'s bid for Jawaharlal Nehru Port's new proposed Nhava Sheva container terminal on grounds of security.
  • South Africa: 'Liner operators to blame for congestion'
  • US remains 'susceptible to acts of terrorism' warn Senators
  • Will Fesco's ANZ/ECNA ambitions be hard to realise?
  • Vitoria's TVV terminal to receive $6m cash injection
  • Pilot error grounded 3,424TEU ANL vessel
  • US Customs seeks more cash for container security role
  • MOL seeks reasons for optimism as operating income falls
  • P&O Ports' new Indian terminal to handle first vessel
  • Industry moves to standardise box technology and procedures

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Huge cost hike hits Carnival plc
    Profit falls at renamed P&O Princess despite increase in passenger cruise days.
  • CMB approves Exmar demerger
    Shareholders to vote on plan on 20 June.
  • Cosco orders two VLCCs
    Chinese giant ups tanker tally as it squares up to rival.
  • Ship sale hunger strike
    Jugoceanija workers in coma as wage famine bites.
  • Greenpeace blocks passage for elderly tanker
    Environmentalists call in class society to inspect 1980s-built aframax bulk oiler.
  • Essar in buying mood
    But sparkling fourth quarter fails to compensate for full year downturn.
  • RCCL accused of $150m fraud
    Class action lawsuit claims cruise line charged bogus tax.
  • Daewoo goes out to woo investors
    Korea's second largest shipbuilder hits the road to assess investor interest.
  • Spain sues ABS
    Spill hit Spaniards seek damages payout from class.
  • NSCSA profit soars
    Tankers boost income for Saudi Arabian owner.
  • Jutha slims loss
    Improved market helps Thai owner clean up first quarter figures.
  • IHI bleeds red ink
    Machinery sales slump and share value falls hit Japanese shipbuilder.


American Shipperweb site
MAY 19, 2003
  • Zim acquires 50% stake in Russian agency company
  • New World Alliance starts second Asia/U.S. East Coast all-water service
  • Grand Alliance adds 6th Asia/north Europe weekly service
  • Menzies Aviation starts venture with Macau Logistics
  • Portland designated USDA air export livestock facility
  • South Korea works to clear cargo backlog following strike
  • USDA to hold animal and poultry disease meeting
  • DHL Danzas Air & Ocean opens brokerage facility in Blaine, Wash.
  • DHS streamlines immigration, customs enforcement operations
  • ABX Logistics picks Management Dynamics software
  • Volkswagen picks Exel for parts collection in Mexico
  • Schenker opens auto logistics center in Hanover, Germany
  • MOL reorganizes logistics activities
  • Twelve U.S. ports share security grants
  • Regulatory progress for port of Houston's Bayport project

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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%
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
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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