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June 16, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Work together to raise terminal capacity: NOL
    THERE is an urgent need for the container industry to shoulder more of the responsibility in making the case for additional container handling capacity in the Western region, according to Neptune Orient Lines .
  • Greater links with China
    CHINA is Singapore's top investment destination, and one of its top trading partners.
  • Keppel Batangas delivers tugboat
    KEPPEL Philippines Marine announced that it has completed delivery of the most advanced tugboat built by its Batangas shipyard.
  • Capital Maritime seeks to raise US$267m in IPO
  • Pirates raid second tanker at Iraq terminal

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin launches new Asia-Europe services
  • Guangxi receives 1st batch of tariff free goods from HK
  • PSS to be imposed on shipments bound for West Africa
  • First China made Taiwanese newbuild sets sail from Shanghai
  • Port development delays in Europe cause congestion, study reveals
  • MISC wants to build its box business with partner
  • Shanghai Airlines starts Hong Kong cargo services
  • AirAsia ready to operate domestically in Malaysia, report says
  • Korean Air chooses fuel saving engines for new A380 planes

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MSC's Tiger Service's 1st vessel, MSC Switzerland, docks at NSICT
  • New ship prices on the decline, says Clarkson
  • Asia Pacific Maritime & Inmex Malaysia to collaborate on expos
  • Curtain goes up on major maritime event today
  • Campco to export arecanut to Pakistan
  • Iron ore exporters await Dragon's return
  • Sethusamudram project now well on course
  • Latin Oceanic Line, Leemik launch freight forwarding & logistics service ex JNP
  • SPS enquiry points being finalised to facilitate increased global trade
  • States get free hand to import 13.25 m tonnes of coal
  • Software for e-filing of excise, service taxes may be developed by fiscal-end
  • EOUs/SEZs told to register with Spices Board
  • Exporters face cap on borrowings abroad, higher rates
  • Exports post record 22 pc growth in May
  • Meet on supporting SMEs for Global Competitiveness today
  • New Chief of Customs, Excise Settlement panel

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 15, 2005
  • Feport president attacks ports directive at Euro parliament
  • Baltic Exchange honours John Prescott
  • Camillo Eitzen buys OBO and chemical tanker
  • More large ships using Panama Canal
  • Gib terminal passes 1m passenger milestone

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 15, 2005
  • Boeing signs Teekay as launch customer for maritime communications service

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2005
  • Senate Appropriations Committee Oks $15 million for Columbia Channel
  • Coast Guard inks report on foreign-flag vessel security
  • Washington Governor Gregoire on trade mission to Europe
  • Panama Canal sets record for transits by large vessels
  • Excel Maritime sells oldest vessel in fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Frontline back on takeover trail
    Frontline is returning to the takeover trail with an intriguing plan to bid for Bergshav Shipholding, the Norwegian shipping group.
  • Teekay order gives boost to Connexion
    TEEKAY Shipping has given a huge lift to the ambitions of Connexion by Boeing by awarding a 50-ship contract for the newcomer's high-bandwidth maritime communications package.
  • BP names partners for Tangguh LNG newbuildings
    Three consortia have been selected to supply seven liquefied natural gas carriers to the BP-led Tangguh project in Indonesia.
  • Grimaldi closes in on Sea Malta deal
    THE government of Malta is now understood to be finalising the sale of national shipping company Sea Malta to Grimaldi Group of Naples.
  • Box charter rate index dips at last
    Howe Robinson's weekly index measuring containership charter rates, one of the main industry benchmarks, yesterday recorded its first drop since December 2003.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 15, 2005
  • Passengers sue NCL
    PASSENGERS have now filed a $100M lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line, accusing the operator of risking their lives to accommodate a TV schedule
  • EC to compromise on port services
    THE European Commission has signalled its willingness to compromise over the controversial Port Services Directive
  • Stena ferry fire threat
    A SMOULDERING cable was found in the emergency generator room of Stena Saga, a ferry that operates between Oslo, Norway, and Fredrikshavn, Denmark, yesterday
  • Congestion until at least 2008
    CONGESTION at major North European container terminals is expected to continue until at least 2008, according to Martin Illmer of Erasmus University in Rotterdam
  • Teekay signs Connexion deal
    CONNEXION by Boeing, the new broadband VSAT communication service, was launched today with the signing of an agreement with Teekay
  • Bankers seek Russian mandates
    THREE major investment banks are seeking mandates to advise on what is seen as the biggest and most controversial deal in Russian shipping history
  • Brokers trigger stock market panic
  • Euronav issues for Tanklog
  • Worldwide energy demand growth
  • Yard capacity causing congestion
  • Mumbai opposes cruise push
  • Indian coal stocks at crisis levels
  • Computer bug delays cruise ships
  • Truck shortage threat to LA/LB
  • India protests at pipeline threat
  • Half-full westbound on the Pacific

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 15, 2005
  • PierPass: Avoid the last-minute rush
    Terminals urging importers and exporters to sign up for the extended-gates program at LA-Long Beach prior to program's launch in July.
  • Portland box slide continues
  • Va. ups port security
  • UN: Free trade essential
  • Supply chain links 'maturing'
  • Upgrade Canada security: Report
  • STB rules for Matson, Horizon
  • NS ties free time to IM service
  • Delays trip Euro box plans: Study
  • PSA boosting Antwerp capacity

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 15, 2005
  • Speakers optimistic over peak season in southern California
    Industry experts yesterday expressed optimism that last year's peak season congestion in southern California would not be repeated, although there could be some delays.
  • Self-handling too hot for European lawmakers to handle?
    Self-handling may be excluded from the ports services directive, the European Parliament's rapporteur on the directive indicated in his conclusions to a public hearing yesterday.
  • Brokers: first apparent falls in charter rates likely to be short falls
  • Port Everglades approve S.American specialist as new terminal operator
  • ICF boosts capacity between Rotterdam and Switzerland
  • Sinotrans to launch services calling Gwangyang
  • Hyundai-led consortium to build four berths at Busan New Port
  • Northport: ready for free container storage time reduction
  • Official predicts significant growth in Chinese ports
  • Hanjin to deploy its largest containerships on transpacific trade
  • P&O releases IFRS effects on results

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 15, 2005
  • Jefferies reforms IPO vetting
    Sinders will require top-level handling of investigator's background checks, saying junior Jefferies man dropped ball on "problems with Harry" in Aries probe.
  • Great Eastern sells aframax
    India's Great Eastern Shipping is getting only $18.5m for the 97,000-dwt Jag Laila (built 1987).
  • Meanwhile in New York....
    Tor Olav Troim mixes it up with General Maritime, equity analysts over the merger that didn't happen.
  • SSY adds Asia research arm
    Louisa Follis heads back east to launch bulk shipping research team from Singapore office.
  • Fredriksen in for a fight
    'I control the company for all practical purposes,' says Norwegian takeover target Atle Bergshaven.
  • Grimaldi moves on Sea Malta
    Malta looks set to sell its two ro-ro state line to a competitor but continue paying it operational subsidies anyhow.
  • Frontline gunning for Bergshav
    John Fredriksen's Frontline is buying a 60% share in Norway's Bergshav for $50m and means to buy the rest.
  • Euronav to hand over shares
    Brussels-listed tanker owner to issue $11m in new stock to help pay for Tanklog fleet.
  • All change again at Hellenic
    Leaked memo reveals another shake-up as latest management team lasts just three months.
  • Western India scotches takeover talk
    India's biggest shiprepairer denies rumours of bid from construction group Larsen & Toubro.
  • CECO scores bullseye
    Company raises maximum amount in first-ever bond issue as offering oversubscribed.
  • Gotland gets better
    Swedish tanker and ferry owner builds annual profit in stronger markets.
  • MOL deep-sixes eight
    Japanese giant to wind up octet of virtually dormant subsidiaries this year.
  • NCL faces "Apprentice" lawsuit
    Passengers from Norwegian Dawn voyage struck by wave file $100m suit against cruise line.
  • Aponte in billion-euro order
    MSC Crociere has signed a letter of intent to build two 1,660-cabin cruiseships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique.
  • Arpeni launches IPO
    Indonesian owner officially launches initial public offering aimed at funding fleet expansion.
  • Pakistan waives scrap tax
    New budget will remove 4% levy on shipbreaking activities.
  • CECO exercises OBO option
    And confirms Sutra Empat purchase at just shy of $10m.
  • RTF makes cool million
    Latvian reefer owner pushes up profits in first quarter as demand for vessels increased.
  • Chong buys more Vita shares
    Links Island Holdings founder takes another nibble of Singapore shipowner and property group.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 15, 2005
  • World Shipping Council adds new staff members
  • Air France starts Detroit/Paris flights
  • Panalpina assigns logistics pro to North America HQ
  • Envirotainer names Taiwanese agency
  • Appeals court allows antitrust count in Gosselin-Pasha case
  • Meridian IQ outsources contract compliance to Descartes
  • BDP, GENCO partner to offer more logistics services
  • GAO praises anti-piracy work, but enforcement concerns linger
  • Senate Finance leaders diverge on CAFTA
  • Bush nominates Schwartz to head U.S. Transportation Command
  • Georgia Tech study shows broken links imperil supply chains
  • AMTAC endorses Senate manufacturing caucus
  • DAS appoints Long, Thiem
  • Houston pilots clarify rules on hulls
  • Panama Canal sets record transits in May
  • Long Beach traffic up 20.7% in May
  • Florida International Terminals wins Port Everglades terminal lease

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 15, 2005
  • Bo Lerenius honoured in the UK
    Bo Lerenius, group chief executive of Association British Ports Holdings has been made Honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order ...
  • Record numbers visited Nor-Shipping
    Nor-Shipping had a record number of visitor and exhibitors this year and the EC director for maritime and inland ...
  • "Stena Saga" leaves service after cable fire
    The Stena Line ferry "Stena Saga" has been taken out of service after a cable fire in the emergency generator ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 15, 2005
  • Enquiry frequency dwindling in Houston
    Limited demand reported in Houston as shipowners hold back and summer months begin.
  • DOE & API at a glance: Latest US inventory figures
    Government figures reveal lower crude stocks as refineries boost production, achieving build in distillate inventories.
  • More OPEC oil fails to impress market
    Oil prices continued firm Wednesday as the market mulled a potential supply squeeze later in the year.
  • Lubricants: Base oil prices increase again in the US
    ExxonMobil announced markups for all grades on Monday, triggering the third round of general increases since late February.
  • SMP: LSFO supply strategy a major challenge
    How do you plan your low sulphur fuel oil supply strategy when demand patterns are still an unknown quantity? And just how much will LSFO prices rise when demand grows with the introduction of SECAs?
  • Rotterdam market stays firm
  • China: Cargo arrivals may not soften bunker prices
    Large amounts of fuel oil cargoes flowing into South China's Huangpu port may not necessarily bring bunker prices down, traders said.
  • Dubai promotes futures exchange idea to Petronas
    The Dubai Mercantile Exchange is promoting the idea of participating in West Asia's first energy futures exchange to Petronas and other major regional oil producers.
  • Pirates seized onboard Malaysian tanker
    A Malaysian tanker, which was carrying diesel from Port Klang, became the scene of a stand-off between heavily armed pirates and marine police in the Malacca Strait.

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On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New Violation of International Law and Freedom of Navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia fell by -9.4%
The Spice
At the Marina di Carrara port, a growth of +3.7% was recorded
Ruote Libere denounces the loosening of anti-mafia controls in the road transport sector
Modena
Franchini: Minister Salvini's obsession with the construction of the Strait Bridge, even at the cost of widening the controls
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Italy's connection index to the global network of containerized maritime services has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter
Geneva
PLSCI indices of the main national ports on the rise by container traffic volume
A bill has been approved to prevent the management of Corsica's ports and airports from going to private companies
Paris
It provides for the creation of the Établissement Public du Commerce et de l'Industrie
In India, it is planned to designate at least one tugboat in major ports for emergencies at sea
Mumbai
Currently this is only happening in the ports of Mumbai and Chennai.
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
HMM and CMA CGM Total Terminal International Algeciras Expansion Project
Seoul
An investment of 150 million euros is planned. The capacity will be increased to 2.8 million teu
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges to focus on the development of a "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
ABB Signs Service Agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Zurich
It has a duration of 15 years and covers 33 ships in the fleet.
P&O Maritime Logistics (DP World Group) to acquire 51% of NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Nova Marine Holding and Algoma Central Corporation will retain 49%
Stable freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in May
Genoa
A decrease of -2.4% was recorded in the Ligurian capital's airport; a rise of +7.2% was recorded in the Savona airport
Consilium Safety Group Expands Presence in Türkiye and Maritime Market
Gothenburg
Ares Marine acquired
The first InnoWay freight railcars have left the Bagnoli della Rosandra plant
Fincantieri has opened a new Innovation Antenna in South Korea
Seoul
It is located in the heart of Seoul's technology district.
The commissioners of various AdSPs also assume the powers attributed to the Management Committees
Rome
Provisions for the port authorities of the Ionian Sea, the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea, the Eastern Ligurian Sea and the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Ferrara-based INCICO acquires Italiana Sistemi and focuses on transport engineering
Ferrara/Naples
It specializes in infrastructure and plant engineering in the railway and road sectors
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Hupac announces expansion of Duisburg-Singen shuttle with connections to Italy
Noise
Daily departures will be made
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
Board of Directors Renewed. Paolo Salvaro Remains General Secretary
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› 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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
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