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March 9, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's South America plans may be checked
    PSA International's hopes for a terminal in South America may be dashed, at least temporarily, as the Ecuadorian government is considering scrapping the tender process for the country's Guayaquil port after all other bidders dropped out.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Detention orders upheld
    THE Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Canberra last month threw out a challenge to two detention orders issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in August 2005 against the vessels MV Noble Dragon and MV Afric Star.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's South America plans may be checked
    PSA International's hopes for a terminal in South America may be dashed, at least temporarily, as the Ecuadorian government is considering scrapping the tender process for the country's Guayaquil port after all other bidders dropped out.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Detention orders upheld
    THE Administrative Appeals Tribunal in Canberra last month threw out a challenge to two detention orders issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority in August 2005 against the vessels MV Noble Dragon and MV Afric Star.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL to introduce US-South America service
  • SCT welcomes new Wan Hai, Hapag Lloyd (CRS) service
  • Gazeley enters warehousing business in China
  • OOCL Logistics' Tianjin office is up and running
  • Nanning to become a regional logistics hub for Asean trade
  • Ecu-Line launches direct Singapore-Abidjan service
  • Sino-Vietnamese railway transports 160pc more cargo in January
  • UK Customs relents on `big bang' declaration rule change
  • US Maritime Administration may finance new James River barge line
  • IATA pledges to introduce e-freight by end of 2007
  • Air cargo carriers using Shenzhen to qualify for subsidies
  • Haeco's 2006 profits soar 37pc to US$108m

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DGS relaxes norms for maritime training
  • When GAC India had a date with 18th century dreamboat, G'theborg
  • GAC unveils corporate academy
  • Safmarine CEO highlights logistics providers' role in cold chain
  • Caravel opens Coimbatore branch as part of expansion drive
  • State-run agencies alone can export maize now
  • Chinese ore market may slip away
  • Assocham study sees major export potential for seafood
  • Myanmar seeks Indian knowhow for tea production
  • ChPT & CITPL sign pact to develop 2nd box terminal
  • Paradip port poised for 18 pc cargo handling growth in 2006-07
  • DP World offers free transport of ICD boxes from rail yard to Cochin Port
  • UK ports mission to scout for investment opportunities
  • Fresh SEZ approvals & notifications on hold
  • FM taking critical look at tax exemptions
  • PPP project cost limits under review

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Scandlines: Gronlund resigns
  • Trans-Baltica Line launches service to St Petersburg
  • SWISS reports first positive results for 2006
  • New Boeing B777s for Emirates
  • ERS to run on Belgian rail network
  • Gefco develops second international hub in UK
  • ITJ Logistics Worldwide at SITL Temps Reel

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Shipping hits back at press report
  • Ferry safety project set to start
  • Lifeboat safety scheme
  • Woods is new Maritime London chairman

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Another magic pipe indictment
  • Conrad delivers liftboat
  • CNO: Lockheed Martin LCS could be cancelled
  • Workers strike at NGSS Ingalls Shipyard
  • Keppel FELS delivers PetroVietnam rig ahead of schedule

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • TSA Executive Committee has first meeting with shippers
  • Maersk teaming with Hamburg Sud on U.S. to South America service
  • Coast Guard breaks record for cocaine seized during quarter
  • Crowley taps Alex Sweeney as safety and health vice president
  • Evergreen launches eighth new S-class vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • TOP Tankers to defend expected lawsuit
    COMPANY vows to fight action by investors, triggered after it was forced to restate interim finances last year.
  • QVT Financial continues to build stake in TOP Tankers
  • Irish Continental accepts cash buy-out offer
    IRISH Continental Group has accepted a cash buy-out offer, just hours after making public word that a deal was on the table.
  • Grimaldi ro-ro capsizes in Antwerp
    THE Grimaldi-owned ro-ro vessel, Repubblica di Genova, capsized during loading at the port of Antwerp at 5.30 local time today.


Fairplayweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • ICG's Rothwell leads €471M buy-out
    DUBLIN 08 March ' Irish Continental, the ferry, freight and transport services group, has accepted a buy-out offer from its senior managers led by MD Eamonn Rothwell valued at €471M ($618M)
  • Jay in Celtic Mist crisis talks
    ITF inspector Tommy Molloy is to meet the MD of Jay Management, owner of the ro-pax vessel Celtic Mist, later today to resolve the issues on board
  • India moves on sea-time
    INDIA'S directorate general of shipping has relaxed a stipulation that maritime institutes need to work closely with shipping companies regarding on-the-job training
  • Senator adds Europe/ECSA service
    SENATOR Lines is to add another north Europe/East Coast South America service just four months after slashing one-third of its network
  • Top faces fallout
  • Smit frustrated by Rotterdam strike
  • Danaos: liner markets improving
  • Lanka aid hostage to War Risk premiums
  • Grimaldi ro/con Genova capsizes
  • Wilhelmshaven to get the nod
  • Chinese fakes seized in California
  • Eckero to bid for Birka Line
  • Politicians blamed for anti-terror problems
  • WA ports closed as George approaches

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Port of Hong Kong TEUs up 4% in 2006
    Imports gained 4% to 9.4 million TEUs, while exports finished ahead 5% at 10 million TEUs on vessel calls that were unchanged from2005.
  • July container volume to top 2006 peak: NRF
  • Transport officials give green light to Mexican trucks
  • MSC joins U.S.-SA East Coast service
  • NCBFAA objects to scan-all
  • Asia boosts Boston boxes
  • Hanjin buys stake in S-Oil
  • Computer check for longer daylight savings
  • Record Lufthansa profit
  • Grimaldi ro/ro ship capsizes at Port of Antwerp
  • Strike idles Miss. shipyard

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Smit towage strike lengthens to 72 hours
    Smit tug crews and their FNV Bondgenoten trade union announced 20 minutes ago that their already-extended strike will now last for 72 hours, to end Friday morning at 10:00.
  • Updated: News analysis: CSAV Norasia goes solo on the Asia-Black Sea run
  • Chennai Port signs concession with PSA consortium for second terminal
  • Senator Line to swap partners on Europe-South America trade
  • Irish Continental Group subject to MBO bid
  • Port Tracker rates US gateways low for congestion, but high for growth
  • Kandla's first box terminal to compete with Mundra
  • Emirates Shipping to join INTTRA's e-platform

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Bad debt puts Navios in red
    A year of aggressive growth at Angeliki Frangou's Navios is darkened by an FFA write-off last quarter.
  • New East Coast pals
    APL and MOL are teaming with MSC on the East Coasts of the Americas after Maersk left them for Hamburg Sud.
  • MBO offer confirmed
    Plan by five executives to take Irish Continental private again receives unanimous endorsement of board.
  • Shipyard strike
    All unions at Pascagoula's Mississippi's Northrop Grumman shipyard are on strike after rejecting a new contract.
  • New chief plots MMM comeback
    Ravindrasingham Balasingham formulating new strategy for Malaysian tanker owner after poor year.
  • Judgment joy for John
    Fredriksen wins Double Happiness charterparty battle with Murray Wilgus.
  • ICG turns it around
    Dublin-based ferry, feedership and terminal operator cruises to big 2006 profit after ruthlessly cutting costs.
  • Danaos fixes three
    New charters with CMA CGM show boxship market is picking up, claims owner.
  • China talks for STX
    Negotiations taking place for bulker orders worth up to $700m at Korean yard's Chinese facility.
  • Leases tip Top
    US-listed Greek owner Top Tankers sees net profit fall over four-fold as sale and leaseback deals bite.
  • Ocean Wilsons on the up
    Brazilian offshore shipping and shipyard group posts big jump in 2006 earnings.
  • Ferry master fights charges
    Sydney Ferries captain denies dangerous navigation resulting in death of a fisherman.
  • Euroferries faces deadline
    City of Rochester running out of patience in ferry-sale chase.
  • Up, up and away
    Irish Continental's stock surges on news of possible management buyout.
  • Eckero out to bag Birka
    One Finnish ferry owner bids for full control of another in deal valuing Birka at $283m.
  • MBO for ICG?
    Senior management led by Eamonn Rothwell pursue buyout of Dublin ferry operator at EUR 18.50 per share.
  • Swire swagger
    Larger fleet and increased freight rates keep Hong Kong's Swire Pacific smiling but non-recurring items leave a hole.
  • Grimaldi ship capsizes in Antwerp
    Containers and cars thrown overboard Italy-flagged vessel which listed during loading in Belgian port.
  • Smit achieves record result
    Dutch salvage specialist sees strong performance across all of its divisions except terminals.
  • Arrow aims at listing
    GC Rieber's seismic vessel subsidiary planning to float in Oslo by the summer.
  • Ex-Parakou man faces jail
    Former boss of Singapore operation sentenced to 12 months for accepting bribes of over $250,000.
  • Toll Holdings in the clear
    Australian competition watchdog allows sale of two-ship Bass Strait ro-ro operation Patrick Shipping.
  • Jutha orders in Japan
    Thai shipowner set to ink 11,700-dwt multi-purpose newbuilding at Higaki Shipbuilding Co.
  • Deliveries boost Danaos
    Addition of six ships helps lift fourth quarter numbers at John Coustas-led containership player.
  • Eukor orders PCTC giants
    Wallenius and Wilhelmsen-owned car carrier company inks 8,100-ceu units at Hyundai Heavy Industries.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • TSA holds first-ever customers meeting in Long Beach
  • Danaos' earnings up in quarter, down for year
  • International Court reviews Honduras-Nicaragua dispute
  • Grimaldi con-ro vessel capsizes in Antwerp
  • Bulk ship freed at last in Chesapeake Bay
  • Excel Maritime Carriers announces Oceanaut Inc. IPO
  • Cathay Pacific's profits up 24% in 2006
  • Continental to start daily nonstop New York/Mumbai flights
  • U.S. international air cargo up 2.1% in January
  • Foot retiring from Canadian Pacific
  • U.S. requests WTO consultation over Indian wine and spirits duties
  • CBP to beef up Internal Affairs
  • SEKO opens Mumbai headquarters, Chennai expansion to come
  • SBS Worldwide partners with Fiege on U.S./Switzerland service
  • FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications
  • NRF: July TEUs could top 2006 peak for U.S. ports
  • FMC awaits appeal on Puerto Rico ports
  • Forwarder warns of Vancouver surcharges
  • Oakland port shows flat volume growth
  • Ports of Indiana's cargo rises 12% in 2006

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Eckerö bids for Birka Line
    Ferry operator Eckerö Line has made a bid for all outstanding shares in Birka Line Abp. Eckerö currently holds a ...
  • Norwegian shipyard order book at NOK 60 bn
    Order books at Norwegian shipyards have reached an all time high at NOK 60 billion by early March after having ...
  • Grimaldi ro-ro capsized at berth in Antwerp
    On Thursday morning, one of Grimaldi's ro-ro vessels capsized during loading in Antwerp. The accident occurred at 05.30 and started ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2007
  • Hybrid-powered tug at 'leading edge'
    Foss securing more funding for its dual power, diesel and electric vessel.
  • Portable viscosity meter saves time
    Supplier seeing benefit from conducting viscosity checks "quickly and accurately".
  • Staff changes at GAC Bunker Fuels
  • BP Marine looks at challenge of environmental regulations
    Hong Kong conference will help players operate against background of tighter controls.
  • Fujairah shortages drive up fuel oil prices
    Middle East Gulf players look for product to make-up for Iranian shortfall.
  • NYK agrees price hike for February bunkers
    Retroactive bunker price climbs almost $23 per metric tonne, but still undercuts spot prices.
  • ARA market: Smit strike continues
  • Singapore: Stocks of distillates up, residual fuels down
  • Tokyo bunker prices fall sharply
    Weakening prices may help the market to shrug off current thin demand.
  • Oil prices rise on fall in US crude stocks
    Crude oil prices further supported by push for tougher sanctions by US on Iran.
  • Singapore takes bunker cargo from Venezuela

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The National Retail Federation has strongly condemned Trump's tariff policy.
Washington
New tariffs will impact goods in the coming weeks
Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
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
In the second quarter, DIS' time charter revenues fell by -37.1%.
Luxembourg
Net income was $19.6 million (-70.5%)
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
Austrian Rail Cargo Group is focusing on the development of the Sommacampagna-Sona intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Ten-year agreement
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
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
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
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
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
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
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