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April 28, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New Malaysian coast guard to start patrolling in June
    MALAYSIA's new coast guard will hit the water in June, just as pirates in the region began staging increasingly daring attacks, including a hijacking and bungled million-dollar-cargo theft over the weekend.
  • M'sia warns private armed escorts
    ANY ship providing private armed escort services to merchant vessels in the pirate-infested Malacca Strait will be detained, a top Malaysian security official said in remarks published yesterday.
  • Canada port gets go-ahead for new C$530m terminal
    CANADA has given the go-ahead for a new C$530 million container terminal at its northern-most port city of Prince Rupert, as container terminals up and down the lengthy North American coastline literally burst at the seams with surging Asian imports.
  • Asian dry bulk rates dip to 3-month low

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA-CGM doubles profit in 2004
  • Sinotrans, Wan Hai to launch China-Taiwan services
  • Anti-terror measures pay cargo crime dividend, says TT Club
  • Mandelson reaffirms EU support for Asean
  • PHA commission delivers Bayport, environmental, real estate matters
  • MOL to expand Japan-Thailand service to 3rd loop
  • OOCL to establish office in Italy
  • DFDS Transport acquires Haring Aircargo
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines orders Embraers
  • QantasLink expands Canberra services
  • Hactl wins International Transport Award

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India & Montenegro to identify areas for maritime cooperation
  • Steering group formulating cruise tourism policy'Minister
  • Used Aframax tanker joins Mercator fleet
  • Ginger exports total 13,000 tonnes in 2004-05
  • US not to impose anti-dumping duty on Indian PET
  • Handicrafts exports register 25 pc growth in 2004-05
  • Seminar speakers suggest wider role for TAMP
  • Bombay Natural History Society seeks detailed studies on Sethusamudram project
  • Rail, road link sought to improve Chennai Port's performance
  • 10 pc capital subsidy scheme for textile processors may be notified by May
  • Maharashtra seeks Centre's nod to export 17.5 lakh bales of cotton
  • 12.5 pc VAT on sale of DEPB licences likely
  • Exim Bank makes Rs 258-cr. profit in 2004-05
  • Kamal Nath releases book in Hindi dealing with international business
  • Fieo to hold interactive meet with envoys of cis countries on Sat.
  • Draft accounting standards for companies ready
  • Workshop on ex-im financing on April 30
  • L. B. Singhal appointed ED of Services Export Promotion Council
  • Seminar on VAT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • New record highs on USEC, resupply dates uncertain
    Tight avails force prices up to record levels.
  • Russia: Shipyard bid could mean new terminal
    The auction of a stake in Russian shipyard Baltiyskiy Shipbuilding Plant could mean the construction of a new bunker terminal on the site.
  • Rotterdam market soft late morning
  • Hong Kong: Barge capacity insufficient for demand
    Good avails and strong demand reported in Hong Kong, but barge availability insufficient.
  • Reports: IBIA says too little research into low-sulphur fuels
    While most would agree that more research is needed on the economic and technical impacts of the use of low-sulphur fuels, experience will be the best test, reports said today.
  • BP net profit surges
    Net profit at BP surged 29% for the first quarter of this year, riding on soaring crude oil prices.
  • Hefty penalties on late delivery of tankers
    Failure to deliver five tankers on time costs an Indian shipping company $6.8 million in cash compensation.
  • Bunkerworld Americas team welcomes new member
    Bunkerworld has further strengthened its dedicated global news and price coverage with the addition of Guy Wilson-Roberts to its editorial team in Vancouver, Canada.
  • Vancouver: Two suppliers with barges in drydock
    Tight barge scheduling, with two barges out of action until at least the end of the week.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Hogan Transport selects Trip Alert from IDSC
  • Part privatisation of Bulgaria's inland shipping industry
  • Kuehne + Nagel reports good start to 2005
  • Single wagon transport Germany-Czech Republic: Brno terminal closed
  • JAL Cargo withdraws J Freight from WOW network
  • Conferences increasing IFP
  • Aer Lingus appoints new chief executive

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Crew assaulted in Iraq robbery
  • LPG ships boost Exmar
  • SSY pulls out of Singapore JV
  • TEN sells two handymaxes
  • MOL links with RCL and SITC in new service

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Study finds Port of Vancouver, BC economic engine for region
  • CBP set to enforce new rules for truckers
  • Car explosion in Iraq claims Coast Guard Auxiliarist
  • FMC putting end to Chinese shipping restrictions
  • MarAd releases latest cruise statistics

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • B&H targets Oslo listing to raise $110m for expansion
    B&H Ocean Carriers could raise up to $110m through a share issue as the American Stock Exchange-listed company plots further expansion of its fleet of product tankers and combination carriers.
  • Seatrade ousts United Reefers Pool founders in 15-ship buyout
    Seatrade Reefer Chartering has snapped up 15 ships in the United Reefers Pool in a surprise move which also sees the two original pool founders out of the reefer business, writes Helen Hill.
  • Industry group savages ISO over 'discredited' security standards
    IN AN unusual display of cross-industry unity, six leading shipowner and shipper associations have issued a withering critique of the International Standards Organisation technical committee's approach to crafting new standards for supply chain security, writes John McLaughlin in New York.
  • Genmar shields its US staff with 'change control' scheme
    GENERAL Maritime, the New York tanker specialist that has attracted the takeover attentions of John Fredriksen's Frontline, has taken steps to protect its employees in the event of a change of control of the company, writes Tony Gray.
  • Danish ferry scrapping scandal deepens
    DENMARK'S Kong Frederik IXdemolition scandal deepened yesterday with reports that two more aged Danish ferries were headed for the the scrap yards of India, writes Andrew Draper.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • India frames guidelines for pilotage
    THE Indian government has framed guidelines to ensure navigational safety and greater competency in pilotage services, in response to an acute shortage of pilots
  • Lloyd Triestino gets China license
    LLOYD Triestino, the Italian affiliate of Taiwan's Evergreen Group, has been granted a licence to open a fully fledged branch office in Mainland China's Shenzhen city
  • China to build new box terminal
    CHINA is planning to build a new deep-water terminal at Sandu Au in the south-eastern Fujian province to take in the biggest container ships
  • Tug mate facing criminal charges
    CRIMINAL charges were lodged yesterday against the first mate of the tug Evening Tide following the spill in April 2003 of 327 tonnes of oil in Buzzard's Bay in the US
  • Fluvia buys Vopak barges
    FLUVIA Holding has acquired all the shares in Vopak Vegoil Barging, Vopak Vegoil Barging Germany and Vopak Mineral Oil Barging Hamburg
  • Samudera, Evergreen extend link
    SAMUDERA Shipping and Evergreen will extend their joint China Shuttle Service, which links Shanghai and Hong Kong with South-East Asia, to the Indian Sub-continent
  • SCT calls on box importers to help
  • Coatings costs rise yet again
  • Samskip increases reefer facilities
  • Renewed interest in Murmansk
  • Feeder ship operators vulnerable
  • Bush-Chavez relations deteriorating
  • SNCM 'being brought to its knees'
  • Gas carrier released after 17 days
  • Top predicts strong market in 2006
  • Security breach feared at Pasir Gudang

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • NS earnings jump
    First-quarter net income increased 23 percent to $194 million from $158 million a year earlier.
  • MOL's Hayashi to retire
  • Shippers, carriers protest ISO process
  • NY-NJ port speeds up ExpressRail timetable
  • Court lifts injunction on China safeguard petitions
  • Port-security bill advances in California
  • PMA promotes Hennessey
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen to launch direct service to Mideast
  • Earnings surge at International Shipholding
  • Taiwan lifts ban on US apples

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Grand Alliance denies Europe port calls debate is stalling VTE deal
    A Grand Alliance source has denied that P&O Nedlloyd's (PONL) failure to conclude a deal with PSA Corp in Genoa is due to its inability to deliver on promises regarding Ceres Paragon.
  • EU urges self-restraint from Beijing over surging textile exports
    EC trade commissioner Peter Mandelson has urged China to adopt self-restraint to prevent any retaliatory actions taken by the EU countries against its low-priced textile exports.
  • Feeder drought to put squeeze on mainline operators and fuel charter market
  • CMA CGM eyes entry into South American cabotage market
  • Bonner gives details 'fast track' cargo security lanes
  • Yantian Port Group and ProLogis develop Yantian logistics park
  • MOL launches third loop to Japan-Thailand service
  • Kuala Lumpur may revive postponed rail upgrades
  • China and GCC FTA talks make positive start
  • Heung-A increases shares in overseas affiliates
  • Li Kelin first Shanghai Shipowners' Association president

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • DryShips profits bulk up
    Earnings leap on higher charter rates and better fleet utilisation.
  • Brostrom remains on the prowl
    Swedish tanker owner eyes more consolidation in products sector after announcing bigger first quarter profits.
  • $1.77!
    New York's General Maritime unveils first 'full-payout' dividend to shareholders while making $68.5m in first quarter.
  • Arlington underperforms
    Analyst lowers forecasts for Stena vehicle after first-quarter numbers disappoint.
  • Strait talking
    Malaysia forms new enforcement team to fight piracy and terrorism in the Malacca Straits.
  • Sale saves Concordia
    Profit from tanker disposal lifts first quarter result for Swedish owner.
  • MOL ups dividend
    Company revises annual payout after pledging to distribute 20% of earnings.
  • Srab turns it around
    Small Swedish tanker owner moves out of the red in first quarter.
  • Bergen Yards eyes Varna
    Norwegian yard group needs Black Sea shipbuilder for hull construction.
  • Belships battered by bulkers
    Freight rate decline chops Oslo-listed owner's first quarter earnings.
  • Concessions for SNCM
    Government suspends job cuts at French ferry owner after strike action.
  • MMM interims jump 50%
    But figures would have been better but for the off-hire of two ships in second quarter due to repairs.
  • SembCorp justifies share hike
    Marine group posts another rise in profits as share price continues to flourish.
  • U-Ming invests for success
    Taiwanese owner boosted by soaring investment returns and healthy bulker market in 2004.
  • TEN confirms ship sales
    Tsakos Energy Navigation expects to book profit of $8m on disposal of product tankers Pella and Dion.
  • Profits jump at Exmar
    LPG brings home the bacon for Belgian gas carrier owner as LNG continued to suffer lack of cargoes.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Asia/U.S. alternative route via Suez gains support
  • CMA CGM unveils growth plans, investments
  • Hayashi steps down as senior executive of MOL
  • Döhle Group buys Swan Container Line outright
  • CNF names Stotlar CEO, Williford leaves Menlo
  • Airbus "superjumbo" makes maiden test flight
  • Continental applies to start Houston/Buenos Aires flights
  • FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications
  • C.H. Robinson profits surge
  • TNT Logistics signs with AT&T for voice networking
  • AMA changes name, hires Dockman as head of transportation group
  • Port of Vancouver, B.C. moved C$43 billion worth of goods in 2004

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 27, 2005
  • Broström reports profit boost
    The Göteborg-based tanker owner/operator Broström reports a SEK 136 million (EUR 14.9 million) after-tax profit for the ...
  • Two ex-Scandlines ferries to Alang
    Friday last week two ferries was sold from the Dubai-based Marwan Shipping & Trading to an Indian shipbreaker. That is ...
  • Samskip acquires cold stores
    Icelandic Samskip acquires seven cold stores companies from one of Europe's leading specialists in reefer logistics, Dutch Kloosterbroer Group. This ...

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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
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
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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
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
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