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December 13, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gateway may buy competing logistics firms
    Gateway Distriparks Ltd, an Indian shipping-logistics provider, may acquire competitors to benefit from soaring freight as new entrants struggle to achieve the scale needed in the world's second fastest growing economy.
  • Hanjin completes Subic Bay shipyard
    SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Corp has completed the first phase of its largest shipyard project in Subic Bay, the Philippines.
  • CSCL rises 75% on Shanghai IPO launch
    China Shipping Container Lines Co (CSCL), the second-largest in Asia, surged 75 per cent on its Shanghai stock exchange debut as investors bet rising trade will provide stable earnings.
  • FedEx builds US$87m Ohio outfit
  • Shares of shipping firms sold at low end of range

Sched Netweb site
  • Yang Ming's AES3 service starts calling at SCT
  • China container volume returns to steady pace after 2004 peak
  • Ningbo foreign trade value exceeds US$100 billion for first time
  • Yantai wants containership handling at first world levels in two years
  • Alashankou to add indoor container yard
  • Yemen-UAE team up to operate Aden Container Terminal
  • Japanese sign US$239 million loan for Mombasa container terminal
  • Port of Los Angeles celebrates centennial with Evergreen
  • Fiji's Air Pacific reports disappointing year for airfreight
  • Hactl takes top honours at world forklift and pallet stacking competition
  • FedEx-sponsored Flying Eye Hospital' training lands in Cambodia
  • Asia demand for California air freighted food grows on outbound capacity

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Schenker to go in for major expansion
  • Sugar exporters hold market edge over Brazil
  • MMTC floats tender for 24,000 tonnes of pulses
  • CSB for extending dumping duty on silk imports
  • Assocham sees chilli exports far higher than govt reckoning
  • Andhra govt pitches for shipbuilding yard
  • GTI bestowed 'Port of the Year' award by Lloyd's List
  • Shipbuilding yards beginning to cash in on increasing global demand
  • Dhamra port to start operations by 2010-Minister
  • MADC floats tenders for consultants to upgrade Nagpur airport
  • Rlys hauls 8 pc more freight in April-Nov. 2007
  • Plan panel chief projects 8.5-9 pc GDP growth in 2007-08
  • 5,000 ha. limit for SEZs-Nath
  • Under GST regime, states want right to tax all services
  • More export sops under PM's scrutiny-Nath
  • Foreign funds inflow also cause of Re. appreciation-Chidambaram
  • Pharma industry seeks revival doses
  • Declaration mandatory for basmati stocks exceeding 10,000 tonnes
  • Ficci holding B2B meet with Spanish mission today

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • K+N names head of new Eastern Europe region
  • APL, HMM, MOL and CMA CGM announce further winter capacity plans
  • CTL Logistics plans to expand across Europe
  • Hungary: MAV-Traction Zrt to go independent
  • Norbert Dentressangle: green light for acquisition of Salvesen

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • Prison for marine hose cartel Brits

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • John Day lock closing today for instrumentation installation
  • Lower Duwamish dredging scheduled to begin this week
  • Deadline extended for MIAS scholarships
  • New Seattle to London flight announced for Sea-Tac Airport
  • Port of Anacortes signs two leases with 48' North Aviation

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller buys capesize bulkers
    THE 94-year old shipowner buys capesize pair on his own personal account.
  • Møller pays tribute to Churchill
  • CSCL soars on first day trading
    CONTAINER operator off to a flier on Shanghai exchange, but Hong Kong stock suffers after Li Ka-shing reduces stake.
  • CSIC spends Yuan10bn to expand Tianjin facilities
    STATE-owned shipbuilder's new yard will increase its capacity by more than ten times.
  • Is the ports funding bubble about to burst?
    THIS year will be remembered fondly by private terminal operators as the one where ports were transformed to the best thing since sliced bread.
  • When fish ride bicycles
    IS the European Commission in favour of a return to casual waterfront labour, where dockers queue up at dawn every day?

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • IMO wants humane and green industry
    IMO secretary general Efthimios Mitropoulos has voiced support for an international regulation to improve the well-being of livestock onboard specialist vessels
  • Inquiry ordered into IRS feud
    INDIA'S shipping ministry has ordered the Directorate General of Shipping to conduct an inquiry into Indian Register of Shipping following a massive protest by its employees
  • Sweden angry at Baltic death traps
    SWEDEN is calling for Baltic ro-ro ferries to shut their watertight compartment doors while at sea
  • Viking wins landmark EU labour case
    THE European Court of Justice has ruled in favour of the Finnish ferry company Viking Line in a long-running dispute with trade unions over reflagging one of ships to Estonia
  • Tirrenia concession angers Sardinia
    ALMOST the whole community on the island of Sardinia has protested against the probable extension of Tirrenia's ferry concession
  • Confitarma wins cabotage tax relief
    THE Italian Parliament has re-inserted tax relief for cabotage operations
  • Exxon unveils East Coast LNG plan
  • Danish tonnage tax under fire in EU
  • Sly move to kill US tonnage tax
  • PSIs get new inspection software
  • Georgia strikes off illegal ferries
  • P&O man cleared of yacht deaths
  • CSCL, Cosco thumped by share sale
  • Jasper acquires drillship business
  • Tallink signs newbuild finance deal
  • Eimskip refinances

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce hits legislation proposing tonnage tax repeal
    Chamber has denounced proposed legislation that would repeal the tonnage tax option for U.S.-flagged ocean carriers hauling cargo between U.S. and Puerto Rico.
  • Trailer Bridge forms committee to aid McLean sale
  • Trade deficit up 1.2%
  • Long Beach to vote on clean-trucks fee
  • Truckers' hours rules reissued unchanged
  • Truckers block Italian ports
  • Danaos expands fleet with 10,000-TEU ships
  • TACA fuel charge unchanged
  • Air France-KLM angles for Alitalia
  • CP Rail cuts outlook
  • NY/NJ Forwarders honor King

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • Betuwe Line off the rails?
  • OOCL and Yang Ming in new China ' Pakistan link
  • APL's key numbers still up

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • Teekay IPO hits top mark
    Teekay Tankers raises $195m after spinoff prices at $19.50 per share, top point of target range.
  • Bocimar orders capes
    Belgian bulker owner places order for two capesize newbuildings at Asian yards
  • OceanFreight tanked up
    US-listed bulker owner's first move under a new chief executive is a shift into the tanker sector.
  • Exxon floats LNG plan
    US oil major to build a floating LNG terminal to supply New York and New Jersey.
  • Horizon responds
    US containership owner lashes out against proposed tonnage tax change, saying there is "no sound policy or technical reason" to eliminate its application to Puerto Rico.
  • Crowley springs for TWICs
    US owner to pay for all permanent workers to obtain biometric port security ID card.
  • Mason fires emission warning
    International Chamber of Shipping chief says industry has a year to clean up its act before EU and US regulators go it alone.
  • Dolphin flips out
    India's Dolphin Offshore blows hole in local newspaper's theory that it is on verge of shipyard joint venture with L&T.
  • Oil spill off Norway
    About 24,000 barrels of crude spills into sea during loading of Teekay shuttle tanker off Bergen.
  • Hubble cleared of manslaughter
    P&O ferry officer acquitted of one charge in yacht death trial, but jury still considering other accusations.
  • Not too crabby
    Cosco Busan insurers to pay crab fishermen after San Francisco oil spill.
  • Oceanlink wins sweeteners
    Malaysian owner handed six-year tax incentive package for buying new double-hulled tankers.
  • Veteran buys biggies
    Shipowner Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller has ordered two bulker newbuildings privately for his own account.
  • China Cosco slips
    Stock falls 11% after Li Ka-Shing again cashes company shares.
  • Yang Ming scraps share swap
    Taiwanese boxship owner's controversial tie-up with bulk player Taiwan Navigation halted by legal trouble.
  • Ingram inks barges
    US owner orders 20 units at domestic shipbuilder Jamesbuilt as part of fleet renewal.
  • NSC grabs two
    Russian owner buys two second hand ships from an unidentified German company.
  • Gdynia deadline extended
    Polish government gives potential shipyard buyers another 10 days to lodge bids.
  • Ioannides in earnings boast
    Ocean Tankers expects a five-fold increase in profit over the next year following the arrival of 15,500-dwt tanker octet.
  • Golden Nori released
    Japanese tanker and 22 crew held since October freed off Somalia but no word of ransom payment.
  • SSC in double swoop
    Yannis Vardinoyannis-led Sea Star Capital takes control of Minoan Lines and grabs a slice of Hellenic Seaways.
  • Chernormorsky reported sold
    Ukraine's Black Sea yard says it has been bought by rival Kherson, but owner denies sale.
  • Korean faces jail in Oz
    Second mate of LPG carrier involved in collision with trawler off Queensland faces fine or 10-year term.
  • Shanghai noon
    China Shipping Container Lines' (CSCL) A-shares shine on debut to leave its Hong Kong stock in the shade.
  • Eimskip raising cash
    Icelandic container line selling Canadian debt to finance expanded operations.
  • IHI in deeper trouble
    Japanese shipyard could be delisted if Tokyo stock exchange finds evidence of false statements in filings.
  • Blue Star ship hits dock
    Greek ferry suffers minor damage to steering system in Mykonos mishap.
  • Mercator goes low
    Indian owner sets Singapore IPO price at the bottom end of its target range amid market unease.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • COSCO may consider shutting down some intermodal points
  • Groups call for national law regulating ballast water discharge
  • Yang Ming, OOCL partnering on Asia/Indian subcontinent loop
  • NASSCO holds keel-laying ceremony for product carrier
  • Intermarine names Seeg managing director for Asia
  • TACA's BAFs, CAF unchanged
  • Shoe Carnival consolidation activities handled by MOL
  • BA World Cargo appoints commercial manager in Middle East
  • GATX orders additional rail tank cars
  • U.S. Customs issues specs for CSDs
  • China to tighten food, drug controls for U.S. imports
  • Third party validation for C-TPAT still tough sale
  • Small firms fail to see benefits of joining C-TPAT
  • DHS solicits bids for user fee-based GTX pilot
  • U.K. furniture retailer picks DHL to manage new DC
  • Portland to solicit private investors for container terminal
  • Devine: N.Y. faces competitive threat from ports to south
  • TSA announces next round of TWIC enrollment
  • Halifax names DuVoisin commercial director

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • Emtunga signs Borneo contract
    Emtunga Offshore in Göteborg is to deliver a replacement accommodation quarter to a gas platform off Borneo. The contract signed with Malaysian Brooke Dockyard is worth SEK 90 million and delivery will be made in two parts in May and ...
  • Norwegian investors to convert Meloodia
    Norwegian-controlled, but Singapore-based Equinox Offshore Accommodation, controlled by Petter H'ie and Arne Johnsen, who recently bought the 17,955 gross ton, Tallink car/passenger ferry Meloodia, built 1979, for conversion into a floatel/construction vessel, are looking for more ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2007
  • EPA 'may review' diesel criteria
    Exemption does exist from new 0.05% marine diesel sulphur limit, but there may not be any fuel that suits the legal definition.
  • US oil inventory data support firming crude
    Oil also driven higher on speculation that move by world's key central banks could boost economy.
  • Slow December start in Fujairah
    Suppliers say enquiry volumes have been thin despite softer prices, but expect pre-holiday rush soon.
  • Rotterdam firmer on crude gain
  • Sri Lankan conglomerate gets positive rating
    Increased competition in Sri Lanka's bunker market may erode margins.
  • Greek strike suspends port operations
    Elsewhere in Europe, Italian and French ports are also affected by strikes.
  • India: Bunker sales predicted to triple
    Ports in Gujarat state have 'huge potential' to capitalise on growth in ship calls.

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ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
MARITIME SERVICES
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
PORTS
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
PORTS
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
TRUCKING
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
TRUCKING
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
PORTS
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
SHIPPING
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
PORTS
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
SHIPPING
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
PORTS
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
TRUCKING
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
PORTS
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
SHIPPING
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
PORTS
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
SHIPPING
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
PORTS
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
PORTS
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SAFETY & SECURITY
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
SHIPPING
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
PORTS
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
LOGISTICS
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
ASSOCIATIONS
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
DEFENCE
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
INDUSTRY
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
PORTS
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
PORTS
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
LEGISLATION
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
PORTS
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
COMPANIES
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
SHIPPING
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
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