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BRIEFS
May 30, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • ASF to set up permanent office in Singapore
    ASIAN shipowners have taken a major step in strengthening the global voice of Asian shipping with the setting up of a permanent secretariat to be located in Singapore.
  • Orient orders ship from Samsung Heavy
    ORIENT Overseas Ltd, owner of Asia's sixth-largest container shipping line, has placed a US$66.2 million order for a vessel from Samsung Heavy Industries Co to expand its fleet.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping, Heung-A Shipping to provide N China-Indonesia service
  • Coscol to order eight multi-purpose ships
  • Toll votes for dual listing, takes stake in HK forwarder
  • Manila International Container Terminal opens online booking service
  • Northport pleads to keep inter-terminal haulage subsidy
  • Danaos lands charters for two more 6,500-TEU vessels in five-ship series
  • Kuehne + Nagel wins food handling contract from Italy's Agora
  • Air France-KLM suffers cargo earnings fall, but group profit rises
  • China's Link Global to buy German air cargo airport
  • Qantas adds more flights between Brisbane and Perth

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Mercator Lines diluting stake to raise funds for vessels purchase
  • ...plans shipyard at Palghar
  • Bharati Shipyard bags Rs 418-crore order
  • Deutsche Post World Net & Lemuir to consolidate JV by forming DHL Lemuir Logistics Pvt. Ltd
  • Shipping lines may impose $ 100 surcharge on heavier-than-normal import boxes
  • India, EU to hold talks on FTA soon
  • Dismantle barriers to commerce, Nath urges UAE
  • India describes WTO views on SEZs as 'premature'
  • Nafed to import more edible oil
  • JNPT celebrates 18th anniversary with families & friends
  • CoPT appoints US-led consortium to prepare feasibility report for cruise terminal
  • No tax benefits for contiguity projects in SEZ plots
  • Textile sector attracts over Rs 64,000 cr. investment
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends-By M. Sreedharan

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cool Chain Association re-elects secretary general
  • Hutchison consortium wins operating rights for port of Alsancak
  • Etihad expands services to India and Canada
  • Deutsche Bahn interested in EWS
  • Turkey to privatize main highways and bridges
  • Ceva Logistics wins contest for EGL

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 29, 2007
  • Bunker tanker master murdered
  • Salvors applaud new convention
  • Eitzen Chemical buys and sells
  • Busan boosting New Port
  • Team Lines to call at DCT Gdansk

Marine Logweb site
MAY 29, 2007
  • Dubai Drydocks World swoops on Singapore yard
  • Chinese yards get help meeting new coatings code

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 29, 2007
  • Brussels issues warning over stranded migrants
    BRUSSELS says ship masters have a legal obligation to rescue refugees stranded at sea.
  • Shipwrecked West African boat migrants saved off north Senegal
  • ASF sets up permanent base in Singapore
    ASIAN Shipowners' Forum agrees to set up a permanent office in Singapore.
  • Dubai Drydocks makes swoop for Pan-United Marine
    DD World makes first major overseas acquisition by buying a 70% stake in Singaporean yard.
  • Time to hard sell the 'soft values' of ports
    WOULD an 'independent commission' of the good and great have been enough to get the Dibden Bay container terminal built?
  • Storming in on storm damage
    IT is curious why insurers get excited over hurricane forecasts since it is where they go that will ultimately affect claims.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 29, 2007
  • Safety Board hands over Queen data
    BC Ferries has now received data obtained from the sunken Queen of the North's electronic chart system from Canada's Transportation Safety Board
  • MSC bids alone for Log-In
    MSC is believed to be one of the few companies ready to buy into Log-In, the subsidiary of Brazilian mining and logistics giant CVRD
  • Panama detains ex-Coast Guard chief
    PANAMA has arrested the former head and the current chief of operations of the country's coast guard agency for money-laundering in a shipboard drug-smuggling case
  • 'Motorways' deadline falls back
    FRANCE and Spain have verbally agreed to postpone the deadline set for bids for sea motorway services on the Atlantic coast and the English Channel until November
  • Hapag running on empties
    HAPAG Lloyd is rejecting low paying cargoes on the Europe-Far East run in an attempt to accelerate the repositioning of its equipment to the Asian loading ports
  • Fake tug master jailed for 30 months
  • Tribunals 'the future for disputes'
  • Aboitiz boosts cargo over pax
  • Disney to drop Med in 2008
  • Singapore chosen as Asian focus
  • Mombasa congestion stops traffic
  • MOL, Oman in bulk shipping tie-up
  • Hanjin shifts tankers to Singapore
  • Dubai Drydocks bids for Pan United

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 29, 2007
  • Average rates for APL still sliding
    Average revenue per container edged down as volumes rose sharply in the most recent four-week period.
  • Lines plan rate increases for U.S. ag exports
  • TGA upgrades Med-Asia
  • CMA CGM ties up buy of Morocco line Comanav
  • Hapag-Lloyd to limit Europe-Asia heavy containers
  • Maryland ports win "E" Award
  • Draft limits may spur Nehru port charge
  • Hamburg S'd christens 3,752-TEU Bahia Grande
  • DHL adds China flight
  • India eyes expansion of Kolkata, Haldia boxes
  • Maher to donate $1 million

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 29, 2007
  • Integration possible for Chinese state owned shipping companies?
  • Irish Continental Group takeover offer drags on.
  • London Gateway decision expected soon before Blair hands over?
  • Comanav in the bag for CMA CGM

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 29, 2007
  • NEPIA swells surplus
    Albert Engelsman takes the chair as Newcastle P&I club rings up positive result.
  • Pyrrhic victory for ADIC
    Arab bank wins legal battle over Norasia chiefs' deceit but will recover only $6m.
  • It's a start
    Cantor likes Top Tankers' buyback, but still sees owner in the red for next 18 months.
  • Top buys back four
    Greek owner cuts bareboat charter costs by reacquiring suezmaxes sold to Eitzen-led investment company in March 2006.
  • DD goes up a size
    Emirates shipyard group Dubai Drydocks World snaps up 70% stake in Singapore's Pan United Marine.
  • Lasco lets rip
    Latvian tanker owner posts big first quarter profit, partly thanks to ship sales.
  • Samso-Linien retains route
    Danish ferry owner wins tender to keep operating between Samso and Sjaelland.
  • Eckero wins Birka battle
    Finnish ferry owner crawls over finish line in race for compatriot company with 50.1% of the votes.
  • A voyage too far
    Ship which sank off India at the weekend was only 30 miles from final destination on breaker's beach.
  • Marginal money for mutual
    Steamship Mutual confirms small surplus as record claims hit underwriting result.
  • Somali pirates bag ransom
    UAE owner coughs up $100,000 to secure release of ship captured on first trip to Somalia.
  • Jinhui doubles up
    Hong Kong and Oslo-listed owner sees first-quarter profit soar on increased freight rates and port congestion.
  • Brostrom buying again
    Swedish tanker player adding more ships to the fleet with the acquisition of Alan Chan's Petroships Group in Asia.
  • Acergy orders at Merwede
    Oslo-listed owner's Seaway heavy-lift joint venture signs for crane vessel at Dutch yard.
  • Fish kills bulker doctor
    Chinese doctor on Cosco capesize dies after eating poisonous Japanese dish Fugu off Australia.
  • Hello, goodbye at Eitzen
    Chemical tanker arm sells 24-year-old unit and welcomes 14-year-old into fleet for conversion.
  • Shipping Land behind STX sextet
    South Korean reefer owner boosts its owned bulker fleet to seven units with $254m splash at local yard.
  • Siem picks up resale
    Norwegian investor's Siem Offshore buys Faroese supply ship for delivery next spring.
  • BLT buys three
    Indonesian owner appears to confirm Sovcomflot suezmax deal, as well as deal for smaller tanker.
  • Mercator linked to yard deal
    Indian tanker owner reportedly buys site in Maharashtra to build shipyard.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 29, 2007
  • Report: China integrating its state-owned shipping businesses
  • CMA CGM completes takeover of Morocco's Comanav
  • IMO adopts new wreck removal convention
  • APL's average revenue per FEU down 1%
  • MOL signs agreement with Oman, opens offices in Italy
  • Hapag-Lloyd restricting heavy containers in Europe-to-Asia market
  • Evergreen, COSCO add Mexico's Lazaro Cardenas to Asia/Panama service
  • Two Korean lines rework Indonesia/North China service
  • Hanjin starting second Korea/China feeder service
  • OOCL christens 8,063-TEU ship, orders 4,506-TEU vessel from Samsung
  • NYK takes delivery of bulk carrier
  • Hamburg Sud names fourth 3,752-TEU ship from DSME
  • Envirotainer sees high demand from health care sector
  • BNSF looks to software system to cut fuel costs
  • Shippers hope Congress signs off on U.S.-Panama free trade agreement
  • Crane alleges EGL bid undermined by insider leaks
  • Ahern named new CBP deputy
  • Contaminated alfalfa sprouts recalled
  • SJ Consulting adds transportation research team in India
  • Menlo expands in North Carolina
  • Report: China integrating its state-owned shipping businesses
  • CMA CGM completes takeover of Morocco's Comanav
  • IMO adopts new wreck removal convention
  • APL's average revenue per FEU down 1%
  • Panalpina names Kropf CEO for AMEC region
  • BIFA makes board appointments
  • Port Klang stops inter-port transfer subsidies
  • UP likely to "watch from sidelines" on Punta Colonet development

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 29, 2007
  • Distillate fuel in all US ports by 2010
    New legislation proposing low-sulphur fuels for all ships entering and leaving US ports.
  • ConocoPhillips announces new bunker team
  • Two new double-hulls for Norwegian market
    New bunkering vessels should arrive in time for peak 2008 cruise season.
  • Ferry will 'revolutionise how we move on water'
    New York ferry operator says 'state of the art' solar and wind powered vessel would cut bunker consumption by one third.
  • Chevron hangs on to Benelux marine and lubes businesses
    Sale of Benelux fuels marketing business will not include Chevron's marine lubricants, additives and bunker businesses in Europe.
  • Chinese fuel oil buying in Singapore set to rise
    Tax cut will encourage Chinese importers to revert to Singapore product.
  • 20 years of ABC
    Independent ARA bunkering company marks anniversary in style, plans for more double hulls.
  • Rotterdam market down Tuesday morning
  • Saudi minister blames politics for high oil prices
    Official says oil market has never been 'more balanced' than today.
  • Shenzhen prices above Hong Kong
    Shenzhen losing bunker stems to Hong Kong.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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%
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
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
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%)
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