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BRIEFS

June 16, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Alarm over surge in kidnap-ransom cases
A sharp rise in kidnap and ransom cases in the northern Malacca Straits off Sumatra has prompted fresh warnings to the shipping community from the Kuala Lumpur-based Piracy Reporting Centre.
PetroChina to expand S'pore oil storage: traders
CHINA's largest oil and gas firm PetroChina plans to rent more oil storage space in Singapore to boost its trading portfolio, traders said yesterday.
Myanmar begins survey work on deep-sea port
SURVEY work has started on a deep-sea port project at Mawlamyine in Myanmar's southern Mon state, a local news journal reported on Monday.
Philippine move to intensify anti-smuggling ops at ports
PHILIPPINE anti-smuggling czar Angelo Reyes yesterday ordered his National Anti-Smuggling Task Force to intensify operations against big-time smugglers operating at the Manila

Air and Land Transport

Boeing wins US Navy job to replace sub chasers
THE US Navy on Monday awarded a US$3.89 billion contract to Boeing Co to replace a fleet of submarine-hunting airplanes from Lockheed Martin Corp - one of the Pentagon's biggest military contracts of the year.
Schiphol makes 400m-500m euro bid for Belgium airport
Secret test reveals security loopholes at French airports
S African firm in talks to bid for Indian airports
Disabled fliers lose case for better access
Passenger count at Frankfurt up 12% in May

Strait Talk

Mitropoulos charts a new course for IMO
THE International Maritime Organisation is a UN agency and it does the bidding of its member states.

Port Shots

Good governance award for RCL
REGIONAL Container Lines Public Co Ltd is one of the 85 companies to achieve good corporate governance, according to a Corporate Governance Baslining study done in Bangkok.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Alarm over surge in kidnap-ransom cases
A sharp rise in kidnap and ransom cases in the northern Malacca Straits off Sumatra has prompted fresh warnings to the shipping community from the Kuala Lumpur-based Piracy Reporting Centre.
PetroChina to expand S'pore oil storage: traders
CHINA's largest oil and gas firm PetroChina plans to rent more oil storage space in Singapore to boost its trading portfolio, traders said yesterday.
Myanmar begins survey work on deep-sea port
SURVEY work has started on a deep-sea port project at Mawlamyine in Myanmar's southern Mon state, a local news journal reported on Monday.
Philippine move to intensify anti-smuggling ops at ports
PHILIPPINE anti-smuggling czar Angelo Reyes yesterday ordered his National Anti-Smuggling Task Force to intensify operations against big-time smugglers operating at the Manila

Air and Land Transport

Boeing wins US Navy job to replace sub chasers
THE US Navy on Monday awarded a US$3.89 billion contract to Boeing Co to replace a fleet of submarine-hunting airplanes from Lockheed Martin Corp - one of the Pentagon's biggest military contracts of the year.
Schiphol makes 400m-500m euro bid for Belgium airport
Secret test reveals security loopholes at French airports
S African firm in talks to bid for Indian airports
Disabled fliers lose case for better access
Passenger count at Frankfurt up 12% in May

Strait Talk

Mitropoulos charts a new course for IMO
THE International Maritime Organisation is a UN agency and it does the bidding of its member states.

Port Shots

Good governance award for RCL
REGIONAL Container Lines Public Co Ltd is one of the 85 companies to achieve good corporate governance, according to a Corporate Governance Baslining study done in Bangkok.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Alarm over surge in kidnap-ransom cases
A sharp rise in kidnap and ransom cases in the northern Malacca Straits off Sumatra has prompted fresh warnings to the shipping community from the Kuala Lumpur-based Piracy Reporting Centre.
PetroChina to expand S'pore oil storage: traders
CHINA's largest oil and gas firm PetroChina plans to rent more oil storage space in Singapore to boost its trading portfolio, traders said yesterday.
Myanmar begins survey work on deep-sea port
SURVEY work has started on a deep-sea port project at Mawlamyine in Myanmar's southern Mon state, a local news journal reported on Monday.
Philippine move to intensify anti-smuggling ops at ports
PHILIPPINE anti-smuggling czar Angelo Reyes yesterday ordered his National Anti-Smuggling Task Force to intensify operations against big-time smugglers operating at the Manila

Air and Land Transport

Boeing wins US Navy job to replace sub chasers
THE US Navy on Monday awarded a US$3.89 billion contract to Boeing Co to replace a fleet of submarine-hunting airplanes from Lockheed Martin Corp - one of the Pentagon's biggest military contracts of the year.
Schiphol makes 400m-500m euro bid for Belgium airport
Secret test reveals security loopholes at French airports
S African firm in talks to bid for Indian airports
Disabled fliers lose case for better access
Passenger count at Frankfurt up 12% in May

Strait Talk

Mitropoulos charts a new course for IMO
THE International Maritime Organisation is a UN agency and it does the bidding of its member states.

Port Shots

Good governance award for RCL
REGIONAL Container Lines Public Co Ltd is one of the 85 companies to achieve good corporate governance, according to a Corporate Governance Baslining study done in Bangkok.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Alarm over surge in kidnap-ransom cases
A sharp rise in kidnap and ransom cases in the northern Malacca Straits off Sumatra has prompted fresh warnings to the shipping community from the Kuala Lumpur-based Piracy Reporting Centre.
PetroChina to expand S'pore oil storage: traders
CHINA's largest oil and gas firm PetroChina plans to rent more oil storage space in Singapore to boost its trading portfolio, traders said yesterday.
Myanmar begins survey work on deep-sea port
SURVEY work has started on a deep-sea port project at Mawlamyine in Myanmar's southern Mon state, a local news journal reported on Monday.
Philippine move to intensify anti-smuggling ops at ports
PHILIPPINE anti-smuggling czar Angelo Reyes yesterday ordered his National Anti-Smuggling Task Force to intensify operations against big-time smugglers operating at the Manila

Air and Land Transport

Boeing wins US Navy job to replace sub chasers
THE US Navy on Monday awarded a US$3.89 billion contract to Boeing Co to replace a fleet of submarine-hunting airplanes from Lockheed Martin Corp - one of the Pentagon's biggest military contracts of the year.
Schiphol makes 400m-500m euro bid for Belgium airport
Secret test reveals security loopholes at French airports
S African firm in talks to bid for Indian airports
Disabled fliers lose case for better access
Passenger count at Frankfurt up 12% in May

Strait Talk

Mitropoulos charts a new course for IMO
THE International Maritime Organisation is a UN agency and it does the bidding of its member states.

Port Shots

Good governance award for RCL
REGIONAL Container Lines Public Co Ltd is one of the 85 companies to achieve good corporate governance, according to a Corporate Governance Baslining study done in Bangkok.

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Medical manufacturer chooses Kuehne + Nagel for logistics service Record Xinjiang rail freight handled NYK Line MD stresses competitiveness, stability ISPS compliance figures improve American Port of Vancouver welcomes Star Osakana Court ruling supports US COGSA package limitations Bimco unveils management team United begins non-stop service between San Francisco and Beijing Volga-Dnepr takes delivery of new cargo aircraft SAS Group appoints new advertising agency Three new airbus aircraft join China Southern fleet

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DGS may invite US Coast Guard to assess implementation of ISPS code Mango exports cross barriers of drought, sanitary checks India, China to be biggest gainers, says Oxfam report - Phasing out of textile quotas from January 2005 Exim Bank inks LoC pact with Brazilian bank Rising oil demand to push up tanker freight rates India seen as safer haven than China for parking investments Coal mining gear Customs duty may be cut Prices pushed up by costlier inputs, says Steel Alliance Tax problems stunt processed food industry's growth, says Chamber Export growth target for 2004-05 may be set at 12 pc Inflation rises to 5.03 pc Union Budget to be tabled on July 8 - Session begins on July 5, ends Sept. 3 Allow exporters to receive payments in rupees-Fieo BCHAA's training course on CHALR appreciated MMD turns 75; charts out new course Letter to the Editor

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JUNE 15, 2004
Savannah prices tumble after resupply Trader steps up to Singapore accreditation scheme requirements Bunkering companies in Singapore have until 2005 to comply with the vigorous quality standards set out by the MPA. Greek ferry owners opt to defy government ticket cap High bunker prices force ferry operators to ignore government warnings that they are in breach of law and raise prices. Heavy commitment pushes earliest Fujairah dates back Falling cargoes and rebounding crude saw heavy buying interest in the bunkering hub. Bearish Hong Kong market dries up Suppliers await resupply as current product has been soaked up by strong demand, while Taiwanese prices have proved less attractive. Start-up company unveils ambitious terminal plans Newly-established Egyptian-based Mashreq Petroleum Company (MPC) to build 150,000 m' bunkering terminal in Port Said. Rotterdam sharply weaker with crude and keen selling Singapore: Trading company named in Tuas fuel storage rumours The market is currently awash with news about various new storage facilities that will boost the oil-hub's storage capacity. Latest reports name interested party in Tuas facilities. Barge out in Novorossiysk PetroChina seals Singapore storage deal Growing fuel oil and gasoline exports to China trigger 20,000 m' of additional storage. Analysts forcast new trading range: OPEC sees continued strength OPEC president, Purnomo Yusgiantoro has said he sees further strength in oil markets, while analysts predict a new trading range for US light crude.

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JUNE 15, 2004
Second Basel International Hazardous Goods Conference Anglo-Eastern to use ShipServ TradeNet Lower Danube: Romania and Serbia resume cooperation Swiss Post International opens sales office in Belgium Kombiverkehr invests in pocket wagons Charles de Gaulle airport still in turmoil Tarros International sells two vessels Spinetta takes over as Iata chairman

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JUNE 15, 2004
Row over Frontline's purchase of Indonesian VLCCs New Bimco boss NoE's fleet now 20% Greek managed Kvaerner Masa-Yards wins residence ship order

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JUNE 15, 2004
MAN B&W diesels for "clean design" Brostr'ms tankers Four environmentally friendly tankers building in China have MAN B&W engines and gensets Kvaerner Masa-Yards in residence ship deal Conditional contract for 42,500 gt Four Seasons vessel Rolls Royce power for Lockheed LCS Two MT30 gas turbines per ship

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French appeal court quashes Erika charges COURT rules that Malta Maritime Authority and its executive director, Lino Vassalo benefit from state immunity. Jakarta rejects Pertamina sale to Frontline PERTAMINA'S tanker sale to Frontline has been thrown into confusion. The Indonesian parliament is expected to tell Pertamina to scrap plans to sell two VLCC newbuildings to Frontline, but the state oil and gas company says it is up to the company to decide. XL promotes Sprott and Talbot as it prepares expansion plans XL LONDON Market, a key leader in marine hull and war risk insurance, has announced two key promotions to chart its way forward, with expansion on the cards in the next two to three years. EU breaks with Marpol and votes to criminalise accidental sea pollution EUROPEAN Union transport ministers have broken with the global consensus on sea pollution by opening the door to the criminalisation of seafarers following an accident. Aveva will use Tribon buy to hit new peaks in ship assembly AVEVA Group, the UK-based lifecycle engineering IT group, said yesterday that it plans to deliver a new process engineering solution to squeeze the last drops of efficiency out of ship assembly.

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JUNE 15, 2004
Ferry Greeks defy Kefaloyannis GREEK ferry operators threw down the gauntlet to shipping minister Manolis Kefaloyannis yesterday when they decided to raise ticket prices at will, despite the minister's warning that such an action contravenes the law and would entail penal and administrative punishment Caspian oil exports to increase THE Caspian Pipeline Consortium has started preparations to expand the export capacity of both the pipeline and tanker terminal Four Seasons goes residential FINNISH builder Kv'rner Masa-Yards, part of the Norwegian Aker Yards group, has signed a conditional contract to build a 42,500gt 'residence' ship Nenaco claimants act ANOTHER creditor bank of Philippine operator Nenaco has filed an opposition in court to the rehabilitation of the debt-ridden domestic shipping firm Pakistan reduces shipbreaking taxes PAKISTAN'S shipbreaking industry has received substantial tax relief in the country's annual budget for 2004-2005, unveiled on 12 June MSC increases Euro feeder services MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Co has launched a new feeder service connecting Antwerp, Liverpool, Le Havre, Bremerhaven and Hamburg Progosa head-to-head with majors Challenge to secure energy supplies Tunisia sees cruise opportunity Crisis looms for shipbuilding Little learned from collisions Boxship charter stand-off Busan prepares for 8,000 TEU ships LeConte officers found negligent Chiquita sells Colombia division Carnival to base Liberty in Med

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JUNE 15, 2004
Bonner wants more 'smart' containers Despite increased inspections, Customs chief calls for greater focus on securing container itself. More delays seen for ACE system Customs' next-generation system for processing imports will take longer to complete than planned due to need for more funding, inclusion of anti-terrorism features. CMA CGM deploying 8,200-TEU ships in trans-Pacific House panel approves corporate tax bill China Shipping increases retail IPO shares U.S. trade gap widens Exel bid for Tibbet & Britten: Report WTO Chief pessimistic on trade talks Field joins The Journal of Commerce as trade editor House extends African trade act Hong Kong adds box scanners

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JUNE 15, 2004
Asian alliance switches Atlantic tonnage to more lucrative trades Coscon, Hanjin, K Line and Yang Ming, the CHKY Alliance, will reduce the capacity on their TA-1 service switching three 3,500TEU ships from this market to the more profitable Pacific trade. Hanjin reduces debt burden with new bond issue Busan expects to make an additional US$15million net profit Three European owners place orders the same Chinese builder US Customs accelerates ACE development

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JUNE 15, 2004
Tick tock.... Stolt talks with noteholders go down to the wire with SEC deadline looming. Stelmar coke ship back to trading Investigators find no wrongdoing by company in early stages of smuggling investigation. TK in high Fidelity Red hot fund manager has made Teekay Shipping his workhorse stock in 2004. Izar must slim down Minister says government working on restructuring solution for Spanish shipbuilder as consultants appointed. Masa-Yards wins cruise order Four Seasons Hotel group signs up for residential ship at Finnish shipyard. Freddie faces fight for VLCCs Indonesian parliament tells Pertamina to pull plug on resale of tankers to Fredriksen's Frontline. Aceh rebels kidnap master Skipper and chief engineer believed being held for ransom by separatists after Malacca Strait attack. Alaska ferry firings Master and first mate sacked for "serious errors" during grounding on reef last month. 'Cape Africa' success Second cofferdam fitted to damaged bulk carrier holding as lightering vessel expected. Seabulk seals offshore orders Florida-based owner looks to bolster West African fleet with Singapore support vessel newbuilds. Otto on top at Stolt Ex-head of shipowning operation becomes third CEO at chemical tanker operator in less than a year. Pertamina loses $20m on VLCCs Brokers say Pertamina newbuildings could have commanded bigger bucks but big name players locked out of sale. CSCL prices shares China Shipping Container Lines stock to start trading tomorrow. NYK bullish on China Japanese giant forecasts more than 30% of revenues to come from China by 2007. Shell pursues Nenaco Court date set for hearing against cash-strapped Philippine ferry owner. Fredriksen bags VLCC resales Pertamina sells two Hyundai newbuildings to Frontline for $184m in controversial deal. Repairs end in tragedy Failure to connect safety line while climbing cargo hold ladder proves fatal for Chinese cadet. Nordic Rio arrives for conversion First of two Teekay suezmaxes arrives at Keppel Shipyard for transformation into shuttle tanker.

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JUNE 15, 2004
Small investors scramble to buy China Shipping shares Melchiors to become secretary general of BIMCO NYK gets long-term coal transport contract from Korea DHL starts $150-million campaign to increase U.S. business Lan Peru expands Latin American coverage Customs operations on House Committee agenda SSA Global acquires Arzoon Third round planned for U.S./Panama free trade talks U.S. finding of dumping by Asian producers of plastic shopping bags Danka contracts with Exel to distribute European consumables Molnlycke picks Kuehne + Nagel as Asian logistics provider

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JUNE 15, 2004
KMY in conditional luxury residence ship order Aker Yard's subsidiary Kvaerner-Masa Yards has received a conditional order for a 42,500-GT cruise vessel, featuring about 100 ... "Vladimir" connected to the "Astrida" sinking Chief marine accident investigator Stanislav Cakss at the Latvian Maritime Administration has inspected the Cyprus-flagged vessel "Vladimir" in Baltimore ... New head of Bimco appointed BIMCO, Baltic and International Maritime Council, based in K'benhavn, has appointed Carsten Melchiors (50) as it coming head of organisation ...

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ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services

MARITIME 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

PORTS

Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port

Marseille

The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

He will take up his post next Monday

TRUCKING

Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government

Genoa

PORTS

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

TRUCKING

Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid

Genoa

Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces

London

This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"

PORTS

The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented

Palermo

Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo

SHIPPING

GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation

Singapore

Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies

PORTS

The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports

Brussels

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

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%

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone

Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping

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

SHIPPING

USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes

Washington

Consultation period launched until 7 July

PORTS

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

PORTS

In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%

Ravenna

A slight decline of -1% expected in May

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

TRANSPORTATION

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%)

PORTS

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

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

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

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

SEAFARERS

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

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

INSURANCE

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

LOGISTICS

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.

SHIPPING

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

ECONOMY

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SAFETY & SECURITY

Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk

Genoa

It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria

SHIPPING

GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis

Genoa

It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo

PORTS

The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed

Madrid/Barcelona

The contract expires on September 20, 2035.

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye

Milan

It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse

ASSOCIATIONS

Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori

Rome

The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged

DEFENCE

Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges

PORTS

Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded

Ancona

Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros

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

INDUSTRY

Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka

Hendrik Ido Ambacht

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS

Melzo

The Ligurian company was founded in 1985

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

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

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May

Keelung/Taipei

The decline is accentuated for the two main companies

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships

Seongnam

The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.

PORTS

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

MEETINGS

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

COMPANIES

BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025

SHIPPING

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel

Åland

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

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

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

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

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

EDUCATION

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.

INSTITUTIONS

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

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

AVIATION

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.

MEETINGS

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

INDUSTRY

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.

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

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