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November 22, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World share offer 15 times subscribed
    Dubai sold US$4.96 billion of shares in port operator DP World at the top of indicative prices, valuing the world's fourth- largest container handler at US$21.58 billion in the Middle East's biggest initial public offering (IPO).
  • Global cargo gauge flags record economic growth
    A gauge of global cargo demand is signalling record- breaking economic growth even as US imports slow, suggesting that emerging powerhouses China and India are pulling enough weight to counterbalance a downturn in the world's biggest economy.
  • Cosco to sell containers to Austrian firm
    Cosco Pacific Ltd, Asia's third-largest container-terminal operator, agreed to sell sea-cargo boxes to Austria's SLI Dritte Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co KG for US$194.7 million to fund other investments.
  • Judge issues order to detain freighter
  • Law on pollution legal: EU court

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL hopes to raise $1.6 billion from Shanghai listing
  • Schenker China to receive legitimate licences for NVOCC business
  • Ningbo-Asean trade surges 40pc in first three quarters
  • Evergreen to offer Southeast Asia-Australia service
  • APL launches Hainan-Vietnam service
  • Strikes at Cochin Port raises DP World doubts about building new terminal
  • DB super board tells management to stand against strikers' demands
  • SIA Cargo flies between Belgium and USA using '7th Freedom' rights
  • AirBridgeCargo takes first of three Boeing 747-400ER freighters
  • Egyptair 24th airline to join Cargo 2000 standards group

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line adjudged 'Container Shipping Line of the year'
  • BIFA questions FEFC decision to impose congestion charge
  • CSCL expanding rapidly as integrated logistics service provider
  • National Waterways III inaugurated
  • Handicrafts, carpets exports hit by rupee appreciation
  • Soyameal exports to China may treble
  • Talks on trade through LoC soon
  • Iran now a major market for Basmati
  • Tata Steel, SAIL agree to KoPT plan to reserve 2 berths at Haldia for handling coal, coke
  • 11.29 pc rise in Rlys' goods earnings during April-Oct.
  • ETA Engineering to begin container train services on ICD Loni-JN Port sector from tomorrow
  • GST may have dual format at Centre, state
  • MEP of onion reduced by $ 75 a tonne
  • Coir industry seeks additional concessions to face effect of rupee appreciation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Dieckmann leaves Kerry Logistics
  • Le Havre reports good results
  • Qatar Airways orders Boeing aircraft
  • FedEx named official Baselworld courier service provider

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • EU advocate general's mixed opinion
  • Shipping's new green guide
  • Greece gives US$1m to Straits project
  • Ocean Heavylift builds business

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • Arrest warrant for Cosco Busan

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • Washington State Ferries pulling Steel Electric class vessels
  • US sees trade numbers jump with Canada, Mexico during '06
  • Entry deadline nearing for Bellingham gingerbread contest
  • Horizon Lines revising fourth quarter, full year numbers
  • Cargill adds web site focusing on grain industry

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • BNP Paribas tells SembCorp to pay up
    BANK demands $50.7m to cover forex losses, with threat of winding-up order for Jurong Shipyard if it is not paid.
  • SembCorp stumps up $115m to cover unauthorised foreign exchange deals
  • Wah Kwong mulls Hong Kong listing
    BULKER operator could relist on Hong Kong bourse as it considers options for future development.
  • DP World raises $5bn from IPO
    PORT operator's share sale valued at $4.96bn and was 15 times oversubscribed.
  • High flyers become future leaders at Euromed Marseille
    THE founding class of 2008 prepare to hit the books at Marseilles' newest business school.
  • Spreading the careers word
    THE UK Merchant Navy Training Board has done well in getting young people interested in a sea career.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • H&W agrees recycling partnership
    HARLAND and Wolff has entered into a collaboration to offer recycling services for European ships
  • CBP unbends the rules on cruise
    US Customs & Border Protection has proposed stricter rules for foreign-flag cruise ships sailing predominately US itineraries
  • Jamaican flag dreams in millions
    JAMAICA is intent on amassing 1M GT in its ship registry by 2010, according to the country's new minister of Transport and Works
  • Petro-Canada in panic at St Pete
    PETRO-Canada petitions Russian gas giant Gazprom for a decision as it procrastinates over a new LNG plant and tanker terminal near St Petersburg
  • NeKo gets cold feet on Baltic ferry
  • BIFA bashes FEFC over surcharge
  • Palm oil restriction back at Cochin
  • Indian shipyards on subsidy strike
  • Red Sea ferry fleet cut by half
  • Ulstein expands engineering base
  • OSG lightering protected
  • Phils extends bareboat chartering
  • Warrant out for Cosco Busan
  • Crew refused bail again in Greece

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • DP World IPO oversubscribed
    The stock offering, priced at the top of its indicative range, will capitalize fourth-largest terminal operator at $21.6 billion.
  • Japan-U.S. trade gap shrinks
  • Rotterdam ups harbor dues
  • No German rail strike for now
  • Nehru wants DP World to handle transshipments
  • British Airways to expand Heathrow perishables
  • New box station for Cochin
  • NYK inks China ore deal
  • Trade pact for Japan, ASEAN
  • 'K' Line files FMC complaint against shipper groups
  • Global economic slowdown seen in short term

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • Oil price about to breach USD100
  • More needs to be done says IMO chief
  • Canadian Pacific Railway and union seek compromise
  • MSC back new Santos port
  • DPW shares priced at USD1.30

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • Danes slam hijacked master
    Maritime authority says captain didn't do enough to protect his crew before pirates boarded the ship in June.
  • Bendtsen hoists Danish flag
    Denmark's shipping minister tells TradeWinds Maritime Outsourcing Forum that the country is ready to challenge London and other cities as a global shipping centre.
  • Minoan powers on
    Athens-listed ferry owner banks higher profits despite reduced sales.
  • More pain for SembCorp
    French bank BNP Paribas wants payment for forex losses run up by Singapore yard's sacked finance chief.
  • 'Not a casino boat'
    Discovery Cruise Line issues a statement contradicting media descriptions of the company as running a casino boat.
  • Sinotrans hits top gear
    Hong Kong IPO valued at $1.42bn after bulker owner sets final offering price.
  • Sembawang wins conversion work
    Singapore yard to turn up to six ferries into offshore accommodation ships for Equinox.
  • Ruias rampant
    Essar brothers seventh on India's rich list ' topped once more by steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal.
  • Washington pulls ferries
    Aging ferries serving Washington state's islands are pulled from service after sistership shows hull damage.
  • Smit swells forecast
    Rotterdam-based group predicts 35% rise in annual profits.
  • Hess vows to appeal
    The company proposing an LNG terminal in Massachusetts plans to appeal the US Coast Guard's rejection of the Weaver's Cove LNG terminal.
  • No mistakes for Westgarth
    Teekay Maritime Services president tells TradeWinds Maritime Outsourcing Forum that emphasis must always be on quality.
  • Lund looks up
    First Olsen banking on improved fourth quarter following the departure of the Bulford Dolphin drilling rig.
  • Belief strong at Bottiglieri
    Boss Mariella Bottiglieri bets money on post-panamax newbuildings ahead of Panama Canal widening.
  • Only OSG, judge rules
    Delaware judge overturns ruling that allowed another company to conduct vessel-to-vessel lightering in the Delaware Bay, the protected turf of an OSG subsidiary.
  • Judge orders Busan arrest
    US federal judge issues an arrest warrant for the Cosco Busan over San Francisco Bay bunker spill.
  • DP World IPO worth $4.96bn
    UAE port operator sets Middle East record after bumping up offering due to increased demand.
  • Morel gets tough
    InterManager chief wants shipmanagers to sign up to ethics code from 1 January, following revelations of shady practices.
  • Echevarria a big German fan
    Boxship players NSC's success could not have happened without KG system and tonnage tax, boss tells TradeWinds.
  • Ocean working harder
    Norwegian offshore owner sees profits increase due to higher fleet utilisation.
  • Cosco's box bonanza
    Hong Kong-listed company nets $194.7m from the sale of several thousand containers.
  • Nordic mulls share issue
    Speaking at TradeWinds Maritime Outsourcing Forum, Danish tanker owner's Flemming Sorensen says stock sale on the cards next year.
  • Fair enough
    Lauritzen's Torben Janholt launches defence of bulker pools that have swamped Danish owners in cash.
  • NCL's numbers red
    Norwegian Cruise Line parent posts an $8.59m loss after suffering losses on foreign exchange rates on euro debt.
  • More to Singapore
    Success as shipping hub not just about tax incentives, Singapore Maritime Foundation's Dato Jude Benny tells TradeWinds.
  • Willingale reaches out
    V Group director says shipmanager's broader strategy is to link up with partners for new business.
  • Election gets Hansen's vote
    Danish Shipowners' Association bigwig says snap poll bodes well for country's marine industry.
  • Three rescued from Kamyust-1
    Russian crew saved from cargoship that went down in Caspian Sea storms, but nine still missing.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • China Shipping plans more activity on Shanghai stock exchange
  • COSCO Pacific sells containers for $195 million
  • Cargolux adds second Kazakhstan city to network
  • UPS's Teamster employees approve new contract
  • US Airways to start Philadelphia-Heathrow flights
  • FAST trucker caught at Calexico
  • Senator seeks fixes, review of DHS scanning contracts
  • CBP faulted for no-bid contract to Alaskan tribe
  • Survey: Online shopping growing
  • Leavitt to visit Port of Houston, China
  • ITC: No duties for coated free sheet paper imports from Asia
  • PepsiCo CEO joins U.S.-India Business Council board
  • Mattel contracts Geodis to manage North Europe DC
  • FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications
  • Palm Beach "inland port" proposal taking shape
  • DP World raises $4.9 billion in stock sale
  • Cherin appointed Long Beach port executive officer
  • Contaminated Hudson River dredge spoil to be shipped to Texas
  • Baltimore shipyard owner's problems widen
  • Port of Rotterdam increases 2008 harbor dues
  • Port of Le Havre box volume up 26.4%
  • Aker Yards engages JP Morgan to explore international options

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • Color Line sells Color Festival ' and close down route
    Norwegian Color Line has sold the Color Festival, built in 1985, to Medinvest SpA (Corsica Ferries). The price tag is EUR 49 million. The Prinsesse Ragnhild, which today traffics the Vestland service, is to replace the Color Festival on the ...
  • V.Navy in green recycling project
    Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries and Golder Associates will together with V.Navy provide a full-service, environmentally sound and socially responsible ship recovery and recycling service in Belfast. The services will be available to both commercial- and military ships. ' For ...
  • First new Sundbus arrived at Helsingør
    The first of the new passenger vessels to Ace Link (the former Sundsbussarna) has finally arrived at Helsingør. The ship, Simara Ace, arrived yesterday from Gdansk, Poland, where it has been built by Remontowa over a period of more than ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
  • DOE shows unexpected oil inventory draws
    Report shows decline in US crude oil imports and stocks, distillates as well.
  • US Defense Department looking for African bunker suppliers
    Purchases will be made using the SEA Card system.
  • North Sea SECA can be fully enforced
    Loophole closes as IMO regulations catch up with European Union rules.
  • Fire at Durban Refinery
    Storage tank still burning more than 30 hours after being struck by lightning.
  • Rotterdam market firm in line with barges
  • Japanese traders eye newbuilds
    Seven 6,200 mt bunker tankers being built in China slated for delivery from early next year.
  • Japanese supply shortage set to ease
    Nippon Oil to resume supplies to the bunker market.
  • Auckland: Tight avails until December
    Next replenishment due on December 10.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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