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March 29, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA said to have won Ecuador terminal deal
    PSA International looks to have bagged its first South American terminal after Ecuador's Guayaquil port authority awarded a 20-year concession to a strategic alliance between the Philippine's International Container Terminal Services Inc and PSA.
  • French port strike threatens fuel supply
    A crippling strike at the strategic Fos-Lavera oil hub near Marseille entered its third week yesterday, threatening fuel supplies to French motorists and gasoline exports to US markets.
  • India's Varun to order 11 new ships from S Korea
    INDIA's Varun Shipping Co Ltd is expected to order 11 new ships from South Korean shipyards after April 1, with a fleet expansion budget of US$600 million, a company official said late on Sunday.
  • Maersk 2006 profit down 19%
  • STX Shipbuilding wins order for six bulk carriers
  • US House approves Bill to cut ship pollution
  • Greenpeace ship can't enter Tokyo port

Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line, MISC, PIL to extend Asia-S Africa service
  • Sinotrans profit drops 27pc to US$79m on 12pc more turnover
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan January-February volume grows 150pc to 1.37m TEU
  • Shanghai SIPG terminal's February TEU volume surges 43pc
  • Hamburg Sud to call at Adelaide on Trident service
  • MOL to establish branch in Gdynia, Poland, April 1
  • TUI shipping division Hapag-Lloyd suffers US$141m loss
  • ML Vesely appointed MasKargo's cargo GSSA in Austria
  • Emirates SkyCargo exec says industry must update e-tech
  • DHL Express gains global CEO for aviation

Exim Indiaweb site
  • K Line ,MISC & PIL to upgrade ASA service
  • GAC opens Corporate Academy in Dubai
  • Sical Logistics to focus more on bulk transportation
  • Schenker & BAX Global join hands to offer enhanced logistics services in India
  • Summit Global Logistics sets up agency network in Asia
  • Russia threatens to curtail Indian farm produce
  • VPT hands over EQ-7 as captive berth to Utkal Alumina Int'l Ltd
  • GMB sifting through 273 EoIs for 9 port projects
  • Capacity burgeoning at non-major ports too
  • All India Major Ports cricket tournament begins at Kandla
  • Fresh tenders may be invited for study of Andaman port project
  • Big houses, retail giants zeroing in on the warehousing challenge
  • CONCOR working out terminal user charges for pvt. operators
  • Express Transport handles Indore Airport's 1st export shipment
  • Govt plans Joint Task Force with states

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 28, 2007
  • USA appoints FAA counsel
  • Grand Alliance to launch Asia-Black Sea service
  • BA World Cargo alters summer timetable
  • Switzerland will definitely not sell SBB

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 28, 2007
  • New Intertanko chair sets out future vision
  • K Line buys half of SAL
  • C-MAP enters German market
  • EMTA changes Cyprus fuel rates
  • MOL opens Japan's first box terminal solar plant
  • Cape Town could lose two thirds of shipping
  • Total ' bunker industry can meet challenges
  • JNPT to build fourth box terminal

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2007
  • 36.5 MW HTS motor completes key test
  • Bourbon invests in crew training
  • New Aker Philly deal with HMD includes containerships
  • Request to use foreign-flag anchor handlers off Alaska
  • Neptune LNG awarded Deepwater Port License

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • AP Moller-Maersk profits tumble
    SHIPPING and energy giant posts net profit of $2.9bn in 2006 but sees better performance this year.
  • AP Moller debates fate of Stralsund with German rival
  • Clipper vows to fight pollution charge
    TANKER company is latest big name to be indicted in the US for alleged cover-up of oil pollution.
  • Torm sells its stake in Norden
    DANISH bulk specialist set to reap huge profit from sale of 32.7% stake in Norden.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 28, 2007
  • Cruise crime agreement confirmed
    WASHINGTON, DC 28 March ' The cruise industry unveiled a new voluntary agreement with US authorities on crime reporting at a Congressional hearing yesterday
  • Intentionally grounded bulker freed
    THE Panama-flagged bulker Antilles II, intentionally grounded after losing power, has been freed in Tampa Bay
  • Rotterdam negotiators talk double Dutch
    THERE is confusion over whether Smit Harbour Towage workers in the port of Rotterdam have returned to strike action
  • Salvador prepares for bulker refloat
    AUTHORITIES at the northeast Brazil port of Salvador are preparing to refloat the Chilean products carrier Cabo Pilar, which has been aground off the port since Sunday
  • Box loss drags mighty M'ller lower
    A deep loss in container trades and a sharp increase in tax bill reduced the 2006 net profit of AP M'ller-M'rsk to $2.69Bn from $3.32Bn in 2005
  • Aker Philly expands Hyundai ties
    AKER Philadelphia Shipyard has expanded its relationship with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to cover six additional tankers as well as future container ship newbuildings
  • CMA CGM turnover up 33% in 2006
  • Migrant Watch: US
  • Migrant Watch: Caribbean
  • Intertanko's Fistes targets training
  • 'K' Line, SAL forge alliance
  • Bolivian cruisers banned from Spain
  • Clipper vows to fight indictment
  • Transnational targets cabotage tankers
  • Luna del Mar accused to be released
  • Shanghai collision toll now three

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2007
  • Maersk Line posts $568 million loss
    World's biggest container carrier plunges to a loss in 2006 on lower freight rates, higher fuel bills, lower-than-expected cargo growth.
  • Apollo sues to block sale of forwarder EGL to CEO
  • Workers vote to continue Marseille port strike
  • "K" Line enters heavy-lift market
  • CSX urges shareholders to reject 'mini-tender' offer
  • ITI chairman warns of intermodal freight 'ignorance'
  • USPS seeks international growth
  • NYK Logistics names Americas transportation chief
  • DHL opens research center
  • Asian Development Bank to aid Colombo expansion
  • SCI to buy 12 ships

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 28, 2007
  • Container shipping overshadows APMM profitability
    A "substantial loss" in the container shipping division of the AP Moller-Maersk Group overshadowed the group's DKK16.19bn (US$2.72bn) profit for 2006, said CEO Jess Soderberg today.
  • Smit Rotterdam towage down again, as strike renewed
    Smit Rotterdam harbour tug crews resumed their strike action this lunchtime, immediately after failure of the first round of talks following Kees Marges's "evaluation" efforts.
  • Zhanjiang Port Group secures RMB5bn funding for port expansion
  • Chartering activity slows, after recent fixture frenzy
  • Sinotrans 2006 profits fall 28%, due to ocean shipping
  • PIL and Offen order new ships
  • Hamburg Sud fine-tunes Trident
  • Vietnam government identifies strategic stakes
  • Canadian Senators address border security
  • Clarification: Hapag-Lloyd Europe-ANZ-USEC trades

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2007
  • Magic pipe fight
    Ionia Shipmanagement is fighting 'improper detention' of ship and crew but the US claims Katy Therapiotis's company is no angel.
  • K Line heavily into Germany
    Japanese giant K Line has taken a 50% stake in heavy-lift specialist SAL Group alongside the owning families.
  • Zim profits slump
    Deeply discouraged full-year and fourth-quarter profits are weighing down Zim's parent Israel Corp.
  • Philly, Mipo in boxship link
    The Dave Meehan-led Philadelphia shipyard is looking to Hyundai Mipo in a prospective return to boxship building.
  • Tax tumult at Maersk
    Danish giant pushed to lower net profit by bigger tax bill in 2006, while boxships and shipyards made significant losses.
  • Torm in OMI hunt?
    Danish products tanker power looks to be getting serious about bid to acquire Connecticut owner as it markets 32% Norden stake for some $700m, analyst says.
  • ABG makes it a dozen
    Tug order from Cyprus-based Lamnalco is the twelfth from the company at the Indian yard.
  • GFI buys Century
    Derivatives specialist snaps up UK broker to build dry cargo business.
  • Cash boost in store for Titan
    Warburg Pincus invests $175m in China's Titan Petrochemicals for half of its oil storage unit and shares.
  • Baltic calls vital meeting
    Share-split up for debate at 19 April EGM on exchange's future.
  • Siat shines
    Italian marine insurance specialist lifts 2006 profit by 42%.
  • Skarpoe officer arrested
    First officer of Cyprus-flagged vessel which grounded in Baltic Sea held on suspicion of being over the limit.
  • Yangzijiang plays it safe
    Chinese yard marketing Singapore IPO significantly below some industry estimates of $800m.
  • Plea to free Rozen 12
    Families of general cargoship crew seized by Somali pirates want ransom paid.
  • British Marine profit hike
    Former insurance club on course for A+ rating as Robert Johnston delivers the results.
  • MOL goes it alone
    New fully-owned liner agency to replace Vector Shipping as Japanese giant seeks to expand in Poland.
  • Halter hauls in PSV
    ST Engineering's US shipyard subsidiary to build supply ship worth $23.5m for delivery in 2008.
  • Angelicoussis inks STX capes
    Greek owner has ordered six 181,000-dwt bulkers at Korean yard with deliveries set for mid 2011.
  • Asia-Africa upgrade
    K Line, MISC and Pacific International Lines are adding bigger ships and more ports to service
  • GO flies charter wing
    New chartering subsidiary for Greek bulker owner Global Oceanic Carriers to cut costs and boost profit.
  • Hapag goes it alone to Oz
    German shipowner going it alone on Europe-Australia/NZ route, ending tie-up with CMA CGM.
  • Sinotrans struggling
    Chinese freight group dragged down in 2006 by losses from container shipping.
  • Bulkers rule
    February order haul back over the 1mgt plus mark as yard back log surges to second highest ever.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2007
  • Maersk loses $568 million from container shipping in 2006
  • U.S. proposes tougher standards to control ocean vessel emissions
  • "K" Line buys 50% of German heavy lift carrier, starts joint venture
  • China Shipping to issue bonds to pay for new ships
  • Clipper Group ship charged with oily water discharge
  • Hapag-Lloyd keeping Suez link weekly
  • SAECS loop switches U.K. call to Thamesport
  • Hamburg Sud's Trident to call Adelaide, consolidate New Zealand calls
  • MarAd proposes to allow foreign-flag boats off Alaska
  • OOCL names sixth 5,888-TEU vessel
  • MacAndrews adding faster ship to U.K./Spain service
  • Congress won't stand in way of U.S.-EU aviation deal
  • Horizon pushing for RFID readers along highways nationwide
  • Norfolk Southern amends stock repurchase program
  • Rail ferry service creates first non-stop Germany-Russia link
  • U.S. night vision producer to pay $100 million for illegal exports
  • Weber opens Northern California logistics hub
  • Raza promoted to TGL Pakistan director
  • FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
  • Israel joins CSI
  • Marseilles port strike continues

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
  • Sea officers fear criminal repercussions
    Seagoing officers leave their jobs for fear of criminal repercussions in case of accident, which they always do their utmost ...
  • Drunk mate sailed his coaster ashore on Bornholm
    The mate on the German owned coaster Skarpoe was arrested yesterday by the Police in Hasle on Bornholm. The coaster ...
  • Baltiyski-102 refloated
    Baltiyskiy-102 that grounded on Neugrund on Sunday, was refloated on Tuesday after having discharged the cargo of forest products ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2007
  • Bunker costs hit Maersk's bottom-line
    Freight rate surcharges only partially compensated increases in bunker prices.
  • 'Insufficient data' to judge impact of SECA
    Still too soon to say if Baltic sulphur emission control area has brought environmental benefits.
  • India's bunker market shows signs of change
    Private port operators now see bunkering as a natural extension of their business.
  • Titan finds strategic investor
    Private equity company to invest $175 million as China terminal plans move ahead.
  • Rotterdam: Congestion at installations
  • Tanjung Pelepas terminal moves ahead
    Malaysian joint venture company says it has won the right to develop the petroleum hub and bunker terminal.
  • Singapore premiums dip below $10
    Buyers holding back and awaiting bunker prices to drop further.
  • INTERTANKO appoints new chairman
    Newly elected chairman Nick Fistes sets out his vision for the tanker industry.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
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%
PORTS
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
LAW
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
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
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
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order for eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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%)
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