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April 1, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shanghai Port earnings rise 23%
    Shanghai International Port (Group) Co, operator of the world's second-busiest container harbour, said profit rose 23 per cent last year as China's rising trade boosted demand for sea cargo transport.
  • Gulf-Asia oil tanker rates likely to fall
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, may drop for a third day as oil companies delay hiring the ships they need, causing vessel supply to accumulate.
  • Tanzania takes steps to ease congested Dar es Salaam port
    Tanzania is taking steps to ease congestion at Dar es Salaam port and to cut the time ships have to wait to dock to 48 hours from more than three weeks in some cases, Infrastructure Minister Andrew Chenge said.
  • VT Group's order backlog worth £4.7b
  • Australia opens inquiry into HMAS Sydney sinking
  • Route 3 completes link from China to S-E Asia

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL to buy terminal operation company from parent
  • MSC corrects BAF increase on Med-US trade lanes
  • 'K' Line, MOL launches second FE-WCSA loop, increases capacity 65pc
  • Nanning-Guangzhou Railway project gets green light
  • Asia West Africa Trade Agreement implements BAF of US$663 per TEU
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades ANP Australia/New Zealand and US east coast service
  • Rolls-Royce signs with Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group
  • New ICTSI container terminal planned in Colombia
  • IMO marine pollution committee moves closer to strict ship emission ban
  • Panalpina Hong Kong receives Caring Company Award
  • Polar, BA, Aer Lingus increase fuel surcharges on cargo
  • ABX earns US$19.6 million in 2007
  • China Eastern Airlines launches Kunming-Dalian service via Qingdao

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line in slot charter pact with CMA CGM; restructures services
  • CMA CGM reinforces transpacific presence with Japan-Korea-/US West Coast service
  • APL introduces LWX service
  • Hamburg Süd, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM & APL to offer faster transits on AAUS service
  • 4 Maersk Line services add Xiamen to port rotations
  • Fesco China service adds Qingdao to port rotation
  • AANA upgrades North Asia-Australia service
  • MSC to hike BAF on boxes from Italy, Spain, France & Portugal
  • Gulf region turning into hub for ship repair services
  • Canada too proposes advance notice on import shipments
  • DCI pays govt Rs 16-cr. interim dividend
  • Varun Shipping acquires AHTSV from Norway
  • Galbraith's expert sees freight rates' turning point after 2009
  • LCL Agencies (India) is now LCL Logistix (India) Pvt. Ltd
  • Spectacular leap in rubber exports in February, March
  • French official talks business with TEA chief
  • Chowgule pact with MMB to develop Jaigad port
  • Cargo ships turn Mogadishu port into thriving biz centre
  • Accord on interim relief for port workers
  • Junkyard-bound ships prefer Bangla to Alang
  • JNPT's 4th terminal gets Board's nod
  • Hind Terminals flags off Bangalore-Nhava Sheva train
  • Railways giving facelift to workshops
  • TNT Speedage successfully integrated into global info system
  • Four Soft, Take Solutions decide to merge
  • 6 multimodal airport hubs on govt's agenda
  • Derivative losses expected to total $ 5 billion
  • High credit cost throttling growth-Fieo chief
  • Move to rationalise duties on import of luxury goods
  • Way to go, Kalantri tells Tatas
  • Strategy to combat inflation on anvil

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • Swissport management shuffle
  • APL to launch Laem Chabang West Asia Express (LWX) service
  • CCS and Interfeeder merging into Contargo BV
  • France: Sernam takes over Aster again
  • GAC Group buys OBC

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • ITF gain access to Coral Sea prisoners
  • MPA extends double-hull bunker tanker waiver
  • Estonia first signatory of Wreck Removal Convention
  • ITF backs distillates at IMO

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • Rowan to sell LeTourneau
  • Noble inks $4 billion MOU with Petrobras
  • HHI patents new shipbuilding method

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • Everett Port Commissioners Ok Todd Shipyards lease
  • Marcon acts as broker in sale of crewboat
  • Transportation insurance club announces gains for 2007
  • Seattle port board eyes new emissions rules for Sea-Tac
  • Trucking group calling for help with fuel prices

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • Mitropoulos slams shipping's green critics
    IMO secretary-general says their views of industry's contribution to air pollution are "often ill-founded and inaccurate".
  • MEPC 'could delay' pollution rules approval
  • Barrot fights to save maritime safety laws
    BRUSSELS transport commissioner is lobbying across the EU in an attempt to save two civil liability and flag state control laws.
  • Kaohsiung officials charged with box fraud
    PROSECUTORS detain two officials on charges related to the faking of the port's container handling volumes.
  • Who will shoulder the burden?
    GOOD, experienced, responsible and prudent seafarers are becoming like hen's teeth.
  • It's what people think that matters
    SHIPPING is under critical review this week as the 57th session of the MEPC takes place at Westminster's Horticultural Halls.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • Melbourne sweeps away opposition
    MELBOURNE channel deepening opponents The Blue Wedges Coalition have lost their second and possibly final court challenge to the dredging project
  • Alang suffers as prices hit $750
    SHIP arrivals at Alang in Gujarat ' once world's largest demolition yard ' have slowed to a trickle as Indian breakers find it increasingly difficult to compete with breakers from Bangladesh
  • HHLA has designs on Russia
    CONTAINER terminal operator Hamburger Hafen & Logistik is sounding out further investment opportunities beyond its core Hamburg market
  • More rules urged for Antarctic cruises
    AN environmental body interested in Antarctica is to ask the IMO to put stronger restrictions on ships cruising around the continent
  • Sky Wonder back in the water
  • Container fees can't fund roads
  • India needs more steel
  • STX setting up LNG subsidiary
  • New broking service from ICAP
  • COSCO to drop dollar for yuan
  • Fog, human error caused Cosco Busan bump

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • Ups and downs for trans-Pac fuel fees
    Trans-Pacific container lines in TSA and WTSA plan to lower bunker surcharges as of April 1, but raise them again May 1.
  • IMO meets to approve stricter rules on ship emissions
  • Rising costs threaten China manufacturing advantage
  • U.S., EU seek mutual recognition of supply chain security programs
  • Mixed ruling from WTO in U.S.-EU beef dispute
  • APL average box revenue up 10 percent
  • UAE builds China trade ties
  • Probe: Fog, human error led to Cosco Busan spill
  • Caterpillar shifts gateway from Halifax to Virginia
  • Aloha Airlines shutting down passenger operations
  • Security funds for Portland

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • MSC Sabrina starts the transfer of stranded boxes ' MSC Lugano catches fire
  • NYK heralds business plan 'New Horizon 2010'
  • PD Ports on a roll as it wins Teesport import centre green light
  • European barge operators combine to offer one-stop-shop
  • FEFC westbound volumes dip by 6% due to Chinese New Year

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • Hext sees symmetry
    Pacific Basin defends entrance into ro-ro market and looks to ton-mile increases to bolster the bulker fleet.
  • Pettersen pumped up
    A 14% reduction in restated annual losses can't calm BW Gas boss as he lashes Norwegian government for tax "lies".
  • New York loses appeal
    Appeals court rejects effort to limit liability in a 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash because of a failure to follow watch rules.
  • Fortis' Diana slice ebbs
    Fortis Bank subsidiary sees its stake in US-listed Diana Shipping slit to below 5%.
  • Analyst hikes Omega estimate
    Omega Navigation's debt restructuring gets a thumbs-up from Cantor Fitzgerald.
  • DryShips sells panamax
    George Economou's Nasdaq-listed bulker owner offloads a 14-year-old ship for $55.5m.
  • Just one more share ...
    If DryShips or George Economou buy one more share of Ocean Rig, they will trigger a Norwegian law that may require a bid for the whole company.
  • Omega hunting buys?
    George Kassiotis-led tanker owner Omega Navigation secures new loan and refinances senior debt facility.
  • DryShips extends options
    George Economou's US-listed company shells out $20m to extend options for drillships on order at Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • Serine refloated
    Sierra Leone-flagged cargoship towed free of Croatia's Unije island after two months.
  • Euroseas fixes boxship
    Aristides Pittas' US-listed containership owner puts an 18-year-old vessel on a one-year time-charter.
  • Boxship blaze off Oz
    MSC-chartered vessel stalled off Fremantle after fire rips through engine room.
  • Finnish buy-in?
    Government could take stake in Aker Yards' Finnish operations to keep cruiseship knowledge in Europe.
  • Down on bulkers
    Shipowner Harry Vafias discusses his family's private companies and explains the Vafias group's pessimistic view on dry-bulk.
  • Officer's fatal mistake revealed
    UK accident report shows how weakened mooring rope snapped and killed Polish crewman in Dublin.
  • Estonia first in wreck queue
    Debut signatory to Wreck Removal Convention means nine more countries needed to enforce rules.
  • ITF backs distillates
    Union throws weight behind toughest of three emissions reduction options on table at IMO meeting this week.
  • STX in for long haul
    Korean shipbuilder won't move Aker Yard's cruiseship operations to Asia, Norwegian group's chairman says.
  • Nam moves to ease concerns
    Daewoo chief executive tells shipowner clients it's business as usual despite plans for stake sale.
  • Another death at Tuzla
    Accident claims one more life at Istanbul yard complex as worker falls from platform.
  • Four dead at Tsuneishi
    Welders killed in fall from roof of new ship-hull assembly plant at Japanese company's Philippines yard.
  • Glovis buys PCTC trio
    South Korean logistics firm spun off from Hyundai motor company is acquiring ships from Eukor.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • WTSA to more than triple fuel surcharges by October
  • Chinese New Year slows FEFC's February westbound volume
  • APL's volumes, rates higher
  • CTSA lines raising BAF
  • New York loses bid to limit liability in ferry crash
  • CSAV Group opening Malaysia agency office
  • Aviation deregulation kicks in for U.S.-EU market
  • WFS buys majority stake in British Airways Regional Cargo
  • British Airways transfers Texas flights from Gatwick to Heathrow
  • UPS Freight workers begin voting on contract
  • Toll relief for International Bridge
  • European shippers want feedback to help cut out documentation errors
  • Bankruptcy court approves sale of Summit to management group
  • Agility opens Slovenia, Austria branches
  • Econocaribe starts Miami/Hong Kong service
  • KLM renews Boeing spare parts contract with Pro-Service
  • HHLA profit up 15%
  • Jacksonville port, Hanjin sign development agreement
  • N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority funds Bayonne Bridge study
  • Port of Felixstowe upgrading South Rail Terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • Series of failures led to the sinking of Bourbon Dolphin
    A change of course to port caused the mooring chain to shift from the inner starboard tow pin to the outer port tow pin which led to a major list to port on the anchor handling tug Bourbon Dolphin on ...
  • Pride of Telemark postponed to mid June
    The Norwegian ferry Pride of Telemark will not come back to service until mid June on the Hirtshals ' Langesund run. During the repairs of the engine rooms some further and complicated deficiencies have been found and additional work is needed ...
  • Thieves grabbed 115 tons of copper in Helsingborg
    115 tons of copper worth SEK six million were stolen in the port of Helsingborg during Easter. "The thieves have acted very professionally, we have guards, alarms, surveilliance cameras and yet they have succeeded", says Per-Olof Jansson, managing director ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 31, 2008
  • Dan-Bunkering shifts offices
  • Criticism of shipping 'disappointing and disconcerting'
    IMO will rise to challenges threatening the environment; failure is 'not an option', says Secretary-General.
  • Bunker market report from Praxis
  • New call for residual-fuel ban in Antarctic waters
    Environmental group wants IMO to act, warning that IFO spills would be 'exceptionally difficult' to handle in icy waters.
  • Rottedam market MDO hardly available
  • IMO committee begins key meeting
    Recommendations made this week could shape the bunker industry for years to come.
  • Hyundai to trim April bunker output
    Refiner plans to cut production back to February levels.
  • Wired Bunkering moving to new premises
  • wIMO urged to endorse abatement technology
    Environment technology group warns of health risks if abatement technology is excluded from IMO's emissions reduction plan.

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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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