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August 13, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Congestion delays linger at PSA's S'pore terminals
    SURGING China volumes continue to strain port facilities around the globe with sporadic congestion delays still afflicting PSA Corporation's Singapore terminals, according to shipping lines.
  • MISC to boost LNG fleet to 28 by 2008
    MALAYSIA International Shipping Corp is to raise its LNG tanker fleet to 28 from 17 by 2008, strengthening its position as the world's largest carrier of liquefied natural gas.
  • P&O Nedlloyd cruises into the black
    SHIPPING group Royal P&O Nedlloyd turned to a strong first-half net profit yesterday as growing demand outpaced supply, and said favourable conditions would continue for the next 12 to 18 months.
  • Mary comes to the Olympics
    THE world's largest luxury liner, the Queen Mary 2, arrived at Athens' main port of Piraeus on early Wednesday, one of eight cruise ships that will be home to thousands of dignitaries, world leaders and officials during the Athens Olympic Games.
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa's loss in Q2 narrows to 23m euros
    DEUTSCHE Lufthansa AG, Europe's third-biggest airline, said its second-quarter loss narrowed as the carrier sold more tickets and cut costs.
  • Indian oil firm plans to buy into Mumbai, New Delhi airports
  • Anti-static shoes spark airport evacuation in Rome
  • Cambodia plans to start national carrier
  • United pilots vow to keep pensions
  • Miscommunication triggered 9/11-style terror scare
Admiralty Casebook
  • Signing on shipper's letter of indemnity makes bank liable
    THE High Court of Australia last week overruled a decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales that a bank that also signed a shipper's letters of indemnity for the release of goods without the bills of lading was not liable to the carrier.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Congestion delays linger at PSA's S'pore terminals
    SURGING China volumes continue to strain port facilities around the globe with sporadic congestion delays still afflicting PSA Corporation's Singapore terminals, according to shipping lines.
  • MISC to boost LNG fleet to 28 by 2008
    MALAYSIA International Shipping Corp is to raise its LNG tanker fleet to 28 from 17 by 2008, strengthening its position as the world's largest carrier of liquefied natural gas.
  • P&O Nedlloyd cruises into the black
    SHIPPING group Royal P&O Nedlloyd turned to a strong first-half net profit yesterday as growing demand outpaced supply, and said favourable conditions would continue for the next 12 to 18 months.
  • Mary comes to the Olympics
    THE world's largest luxury liner, the Queen Mary 2, arrived at Athens' main port of Piraeus on early Wednesday, one of eight cruise ships that will be home to thousands of dignitaries, world leaders and officials during the Athens Olympic Games.
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa's loss in Q2 narrows to 23m euros
    DEUTSCHE Lufthansa AG, Europe's third-biggest airline, said its second-quarter loss narrowed as the carrier sold more tickets and cut costs.
  • Indian oil firm plans to buy into Mumbai, New Delhi airports
  • Anti-static shoes spark airport evacuation in Rome
  • Cambodia plans to start national carrier
  • United pilots vow to keep pensions
  • Miscommunication triggered 9/11-style terror scare
Admiralty Casebook
  • Signing on shipper's letter of indemnity makes bank liable
    THE High Court of Australia last week overruled a decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales that a bank that also signed a shipper's letters of indemnity for the release of goods without the bills of lading was not liable to the carrier.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Congestion delays linger at PSA's S'pore terminals
    SURGING China volumes continue to strain port facilities around the globe with sporadic congestion delays still afflicting PSA Corporation's Singapore terminals, according to shipping lines.
  • MISC to boost LNG fleet to 28 by 2008
    MALAYSIA International Shipping Corp is to raise its LNG tanker fleet to 28 from 17 by 2008, strengthening its position as the world's largest carrier of liquefied natural gas.
  • P&O Nedlloyd cruises into the black
    SHIPPING group Royal P&O Nedlloyd turned to a strong first-half net profit yesterday as growing demand outpaced supply, and said favourable conditions would continue for the next 12 to 18 months.
  • Mary comes to the Olympics
    THE world's largest luxury liner, the Queen Mary 2, arrived at Athens' main port of Piraeus on early Wednesday, one of eight cruise ships that will be home to thousands of dignitaries, world leaders and officials during the Athens Olympic Games.
Air and Land Transport
  • Lufthansa's loss in Q2 narrows to 23m euros
    DEUTSCHE Lufthansa AG, Europe's third-biggest airline, said its second-quarter loss narrowed as the carrier sold more tickets and cut costs.
  • Indian oil firm plans to buy into Mumbai, New Delhi airports
  • Anti-static shoes spark airport evacuation in Rome
  • Cambodia plans to start national carrier
  • United pilots vow to keep pensions
  • Miscommunication triggered 9/11-style terror scare
Admiralty Casebook
  • Signing on shipper's letter of indemnity makes bank liable
    THE High Court of Australia last week overruled a decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales that a bank that also signed a shipper's letters of indemnity for the release of goods without the bills of lading was not liable to the carrier.

Sched Netweb site
  • Sino-Africa trade set to rise
  • No easy way to resolve disparity between HK, Shenzhen handling charges: report
  • Handling record set in Wenzhou Port
  • P&O given go ahead to invest in Bengal Port
  • Singapore throughput up over first seven months
  • FedEx to acquire parcel consolidator
  • Surge in Cathay first half profit
  • Hainan Airlines may assist with MAL's bid to return to profitability
  • UPS launches Trade Direct Air

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Balaji Shipping (UK) Ltd facilitates humanitarian mission
  • GE Shipping, first Indian tanker company to induct a lady 4th engineer
  • Govt eases ban on import of poultry products
  • P&O Ports to develop Kulpi port, SEZ
  • 10 pc of ports yet to comply with ISPS
  • ADB aid for rail reforms
  • New ex-im policy may exempt exporters from service tax, CST
  • Finance Ministry mulls import duty reductions on nine commodities
  • Pawar rules out grain exports for a year
  • MbPT Sports Club organises cultural programme
  • CII session on securing India's information value chain & launch of information risk management service on Aug. 16
  • Letter to the Editor

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • Lawyers: EU Pollution legislation goes against international law
    Lawyers have criticised the latest amendments to EU proposals for their lack of compromise, obscurity of wording and the fact that the proposed legislation is in contravention of the internationally recognised Marpol convention.
  • Mexican customs 'endanger ships' by delaying bunkers
    Supplier calls on international organisations to resolve Mexican bunkering impasse, as worsening bureaucracy cause unacceptable delays.
  • Fuel oil glut pushes Singapore/Dubai crack to 13-year low
    Bunker buyers are being spared the worst effects of record-high crude prices as a glut of fuel oil has depressed spot market.
  • Domestic demand keeping Tokyo players busy
  • Singapore fuel oil inventories rise as buyers shun market
    Singapore stocks of fuel and gas oil rose over the past week amid falling exports to China.
  • Italian IFOs staying squeezed till September
    The fuel oil shortages which had been seen primarily in Genoa, and to a lesser extent in Augusta, have now become endemic in ports across Italy.
  • Rotterdam stable to firm this morning
  • IEA: $45 oil price is unjustified
    The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report yesterday that current high oil prices of around $45 per barrel are not justifiable.
  • Five more surveyors brought up on corruption charges
    A further five bunker surveyors have been brought up on corruption charges in Singapore for accepting bribes from a bunker supplier. Three are set to appear in court tomorrow.
  • Prestige: Oil recovery reaches half-way mark
    Reports today said that the fuel oil removal operation from the wreck of the Prestige has reached the half-way stage.

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • EC Logistics enhances website
  • Indian railway budget
  • Fischer & Rechsteiner ship steel plant to Mexico
  • Major road works start in Bulgaria
  • Iberia to offer direct Madrid-Costa Rica flights
  • Ecu-Line direct to Izmir
  • Ryder appoints Tyrone Cross vice-president of maintenance

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • Pertamina board sacked
  • P&O operating profit soars
  • P&O's new Indian port venture
  • Fewer UK pollution incidents
  • US pays over US$1m a ship to scrap redundant vessels

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • New European Commission line up
  • Buffalo Marine Services gets $1.89 million NOX reduction grant
  • Contract signed for first Chinese-built LNG tankers

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • Port of Vancouver, USA sees first scrap metal shipment
  • PMA works deal with ILWU to boost LA/Long Beach labor
  • Coast Guard cutter receives new commanding officer
  • Portland Port board Oks new corridor for PDX
  • Pollution penalty dollars available for conservation projects

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Barrot handed Brussels transport baton
    FRENCH commissioner Jacques Barrot was yesterday handed responsibility for transport, including maritime affairs, as part of a wide-ranging reorganisation of the European Commission.
  • P&O Nedlloyd back on course with record
    NEWLY listed Royal P&O Nedlloyd powered back into the black in the first half of this year with record earnings and the promise of even better to come.
  • Sea takes centre stage as Greece prepares for Olympic spectacular
    THE sea, and Greeks' affinity with it, will be to the fore in the pageantry of tonight's opening ceremony in Athens for the 28th modern Olym- piad, writes Nigel Lowry in Athens.
  • MISC keeps foot on the gas with newbuild programme
    MALAYSIA International Shipping Corporation aims to retain its position the world's largest owner and operator of LNG tankers, with a fleet of 28 vessels within four years.
  • 80 charged in Petromin corruption investigation
    SOME 80 senior Romanian officials face corruption charges over the sale of 16 ships owned by state carrier Petromin to Torvald Klaveness of Norway, according to Romanian media reports.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • EC Transport Commissioner named
    THE European Commission's incoming president, José Manuel Barroso, has named France's Jacques Barrot as the next European transport commissioner
  • US cruise alert for hurricane
    TWO Florida ports closed this morning and numerous cruise ship itineraries have been altered, in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Charley.... Full story
  • Athens liabilities 'unrealistic'
    ATTEMPTS by governments to impose unrealistically high passenger liability limits could result in cruise and ferry operators being unable to obtain insurance cover.... Full story
  • Milford Haven crucial to import contract
    A £250M ($457M) LNG terminal being developed in Milford Haven, UK, will be an integral part of a new 15-year contract worth about '4Bn announced by the owner of British Gas.... Full story
  • Moby to sue Wärtsilä
    MOBY of Italy will sue Finnish engine supplier Wärtsilä for the damages suffered as a result of machinery installed on the cruise-ferry Moby Wonder and Moby Freedom.... Full story
  • Ferries cause P&O Group loss
    CONTINUING difficult trading conditions for P&O's ferry division caused the group to report a pre-tax loss of 6.1M for the six month period to end June 2004.... Full story
  • Two dead after boxship collision
  • Canadian LNG Terminal approvals
  • US tests new port worker ID card
  • Terror alert does not alarm CPC
  • Royal P&O Ned profit turnround
  • US fines another polluter
  • Yemen-Lebanon agreement
  • Cochin strike threat
  • P&O Ports to develop Indian river port
  • New Jersey rail links upgraded

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • Hurricane threat closes Port of Tampa
    Coast Guard could shut Miami-area ports as Hurricane Charley heads for land.
  • P&ONL gains on higher rates, volumes
    Increased freight rates and surging container volumes strengthen carrier's turnaround, full-year profit expectations.
  • Results at ports unit better despite P&O loss
  • FDA delays some food-security enforcement
  • MacAndrews opens U.S. office
  • Customs enforcing air-cargo security
  • U.S. builders want end to cement duties
  • Comments asked in U.S. apple export tiff
  • New tool for AMS data access
  • Labor forces change to Australia trade deal
  • APL launches Vietnam feeder
  • NOL names takeover advisor
  • China logistics zones draw business

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • PONL on target to bridge the profitability gap
    Yield management and cost control measures are the key to sustaining the profitability of the company according to P&O Nedlloyd (PONL) CEO Philip Green today.
  • Maersk's focus on Asia/Europe sees Pacific trade share slip
    Significant growth on the Pacific trades has failed to prevent the world's biggest carrier, Maersk Sealand losing market share for the second consecutive quarter.
  • George Bush approves security bill
  • Vessel sales boost MISC returns
  • Under fire French railways see Volumes fall

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • Friday the 13th -- a day early
    Bad luck for tanker stocks on Wall Street as losses exceed overall market droop.
  • 'The devil we know'
    Shipping figures, however reluctantly, send some love to Hugo Chavez ahead of Sunday's recall referendum in Venezuela.
  • Nassco delivers first BP tanker
    High-spec suezmax, with pricetag of $280m, will be first of four to serve in Alaskan trade.
  • Solitaire hits SembCorp
    Shiprepair group's share price hurt by renewed concern over bulk carrier conversion that went awry.
  • Ship sales boost MISC
    Fast changing Malaysian shipowner reports doubled first quarter profit.
  • Attica eyes HFD slice
    Superfast owner wants to invest in fellow Greek ferry operator Hellas Flying Dolphins.
  • Pont-Aven heads for repair
    Meyer Werft-built ferry leaves for Brest Shipyard after faulty valve floods engineroom.
  • Brunei eyes direct link
    Asian state wants to cut out Singapore for shipments from the Philippines.
  • Nedlloyd on crest of wave
    Massive turnaround for Dutch containership giant in first half as box market proves lucrative at last.
  • TACA hikes rates again
    Transatlantic lines up tariff to counter equipment squeeze.
  • Torm cooks up a storm
    Half-year numbers beat expectations, leading to forecasts of a $145m-$150m pre-tax profit for 2004.
  • Inui quick off the blocks
    Japanese bulker owner beats last year's annual profit in the first quarter.
  • APL feeds Vietnam growth
    Container line links Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong and beyond.
  • Daewoo surprises
    Korean shipbuilder beats analysts' forecasts to post strong first half profits.
  • Swedish Club outlook brightens
    S&P predicts sustained growth in profit on back of tighter underwriting discipline.
  • NATS looks to raise funds
    Suezmax owner files $500m shelf registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Ferry woes continue at P&O
    UK group pushed to first half loss by poor ferry performance and cost of selling Nedlloyd stake.
  • Vanguard goes to TOP
    Newly listed Greek operator TOP Tankers takes delivery of the second of Sovcomflot series.
  • NOL appoints HSBC
    Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp named as independent financial advisor to Temasek bid.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • TACA plans further rate increases
  • Carriers report further rate increases
  • P&O Nedlloyd continues profit recovery
  • P&O's losses widen
  • NOL appoints financial adviser to assess Temasek bid
  • APL starts Vietnam feeder link
  • Crowley Liner Services to handle railcars for Panama Canal Railway
  • Coast Guard reopens comment period for barge numbering rulemaking
  • Perkins to emphasize role of U.S. merchant marine at naval war school
  • UPS executive named chairman of IECC
  • Coors brewery to reduce freight costs
  • Genovese appointed CFO of Savi Technology

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 12, 2004
  • New transport commissioner from France
    The present commissioner for regional affairs, Jacques Barrot, will take over as commissioner for Transport in the new EU-commission ...
  • Concordia raises profit expectations
    Concordia Maritime reports a SEK 100.2 million profit after tax for the first six months. SEK 44.7 million in gains ...

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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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