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June 23, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index falls on less China iron ore imports
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had its first decline in three days on reduced demand for iron ore in China, the world's largest buyer of the material.
  • Britain to study major rail network expansion
    Britain will consider building five new main rail lines in a strategic review that could lead to the biggest railway expansion in more than a century to try to cope with booming demand, Network Rail said on Saturday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg Sud offers new Asia, India, Pakistan service
  • Eurogate enters into cooperation agreement with Shenzhen's SCT
  • HK's May up 1.6pc to 2.1 million TEU year on year, Singapore up 12.3pc to June 1
  • Panama forecasts 10pc box throughput growth in 2009
  • Growing Brazilian box availability prompts sugar exports by container
  • CMA CGM installs BASSnet Fleet Management Systems
  • Liepaja Port to build two container terminals by 2017
  • Qantas drops loss-making flights, withdraws old planes to meet fuel crisis
  • IATA announces top international air cargo carrier rankings
  • MASkargo sees fuel, business climate flattening China revenue this year
  • Air T sees record profit rise of 37pc in fiscal 2008

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 50 pc DA merged with SCI employees' basic pay
  • GE Shipping draws up Rs 3,000-cr. fleet expansion plan
  • Essar Shipping's Q4 net skyrockets by 190 pc!
  • Space crunch to keep bulk shipping freight rates high till 2012
  • MMTC floats tender for 18,000 t. of palmolein import
  • SEAI against duty-free imports from Lanka
  • Pulses export ban may be relaxed
  • Textile markets in US, Europe shrinking
  • China's port plans ring India
  • Delhi-Mumbai rail freight corridor via Rajasthan reopens
  • Rlys to set up global management institute
  • Hind Terminals to operate CWC's CFS at Mundra
  • NOL joins hands with CII in major community initiative in TN

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Star Shipping splits
  • "Cautious optimism" at American Club
  • Denholm launches specialist cable arm
  • Canada's ATBA protects whales

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 22, 2008
  • Death toll in ferry tragedy could top 800

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • New wind cargo equipment heading through Port of Longview
  • US rail freight traffic on negative side during week
  • Coast Guard Commander retiring from Air Station Port Angeles
  • Repair work forces changes at Chittenden Locks in Ballard
  • CShara Aranoff named chairman of International Trade Commission

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Arroyo orders Coast Guard review after ferry capsized
    PHILIPPINES president Gloria Arroyo has ordered a review of Coast Guard procedures.
  • Singapore launches shipyard safety crackdown
    SINGAPORE have launched a crackdown on shipyard safety after two fatal accidents.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Zim boxship fire extinguished
    THE engine-room fire aboard the Zim containership India Lotus has been extinguished with no injuries, but the vessel is dead in the water 1,300km south of Dutch Harbor, Alaska
  • Force Majeure follows Bonga attack
    SHELL has declared Force Majeure on deliveries from Bonga, offshore Nigeria, for the rest of June and July, after the militant attack yesterday in which at least three workers were injured
  • Daehan completes first ship
    DAEHAN Shipbuilding in South Korea has completed its first ship at its Haenam premises
  • Australian bill ups compensation
    THE AUSTRALIAN government has introduced legislation into parliament that will increase the maximum amount of financial compensation available in the event of a major oil spill
  • Shipping share volatility mystery
    THE price movements of shipping stocks appear to be uncorrelated with the underlying markets and company strategies, said speakers at the Marine Money conference.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 22, 2008
  • $80M to expand Charleston capacity
    Biggest share of capital spending planned by South Carolina State Ports Authority in fiscal 2009 aims to boost capacity at Charleston.
  • McCain stumps for NAFTA
  • FMC progress praised
  • German rival Hamburg Sud won't bid for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Houston port board to vote on Bayport expansion
  • Ports join TWIC sign-ups
  • New cranes for Jaxport
  • FMC to meet June 25
  • Highway fund rescue urged
  • Canada ports funding boost
  • NYK axes Panama units

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 22, 2008
  • Is the US 100% scanning law dead in the water?
    As US presidential candidates, Democrat, Barack Obama and Republican, John McCain get ready to slug it out in a four-month contest to become the most powerful human being on the planet, the issue of national security will be extensively debated. But do either of the senators have the vision to suggest a review of the unworkable 100% scanning law?
  • Thamesport re-brands
  • Scrutiny for Adelaide DP World deal
  • MISC sets up own NZ agency
  • 100 up for Portonave

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Zim fire out
    Crew reports engineroom blaze on Ofer containership brought under control with no injuries or serious damage.
  • STX goes for Aker
    Koreans ready mandatory offer for European yard group less than two weeks after ruling out move for more stock.
  • Maltese cross
    Bidders line up for island's shipyards that are facing subsidy cut-off by end of year.
  • Hands off, Solstad
    Brotherly love prevails as Age Remoy (pictured) finds friendly buyer in the shape of his brother, Stig.
  • Not many takers
    Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group's share offer shifts only 8.5% of stock.
  • It's quotes time
    Someone's sowing the seeds for the crew of tomorrow and the ITF is up to its old tricks.
  • Zim ship burns
    Israeli line's boxship India Lotus alerts USCG to fire onboard with Maersk vessel en route to help.
  • Awilco jacked up
    Takeover talk fuels surge in Norwegian rig owner's stock.
  • Ships for sale
    US-listed Arlington confirms eight tankers up for grabs after denying market rumours earlier this week.
  • Sun sets on Jens
    Norwegian owner sells out of shuttle tanker player Knutsen to devote energy to solar power venture.
  • Clipper hits out
    Guilty plea in Clipper Trojan pollution case leads to $4.75m fine as Clipper attacks crewing agent.
  • Star splits
    Spat over future direction forces Westfal-Larsen and Grieg to head in separate directions.
  • Titanic2.0
    Plans to build a scaled-down replica of iconic liner in Belfast, but no word yet on an iceberg.
  • Prosafe sells out
    Prosafe Production exits Teekay Petrojarl with sale 30% of stake to Teekay's TPO Investments.
  • Bjorn backs sale
    Prosafe Production CEO Bjorn Henriksen says $55m book loss is down to accounting issue.
  • Essar on roll
    Tankers and bulkers boost Indian owner's result in year to 31 March.
  • American progress
    New York based P&I club claims business is looking positive as it rings up $2.4m surplus.
  • Denholm spreads
    UK shipowner and manager eyes renewable energy move after setting up offshore unit.
  • Vinashin upgrades
    Vietnamese state giant readies $60m to turn Hon Gai into international ro-ro port.
  • Eidesvik ups stake
    NOK 1bn ($193m) charter allows Jan Fredrik Meling-led offshore owner to buy Ulstein Group's interest in newbuilding.
  • Zim says 'Si'
    Israeli liner owner snaps up remaining 40% in Spanish terminal which DP bought into this week.
  • Output falling
    Disappointment for tanker owners as analyst predicts Opec will load 230,000 bpd less in four weeks to 5 July.
  • Chinese feast
    AP Moller fires $1bn into China with ports and infrastructure top of the hit list.
  • Death at Bender
    US yard worker killed after becoming trapped by large sheet of metal.
  • CSC settles
    Strike at Keppel Fels' Azerbaijan shipyard wins workers 6% pay hike.
  • Solstad set for hit
    Oslo-listed offshore owner set for "significant loss" from MPU cost overruns.
  • Danes in at ISP
    Denmark's Clipper Group has bought half of Miami-based passenger ship manager.
  • Exports rise
    Weak US dollar helps drive up outbound container volumes at Long Beach.
  • Capital idea
    Say goodbye to Thamesport (London) and hello to London Thamesport.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Congress urged to review shipping regulation
  • Report: Hapag-Lloyd forecasts big boost in earnings
  • Maersk adjusts Europe/Morocco service
  • FedEx stumbles to $241 million 4th quarter loss
  • ATA warns Congress on impacts of greenhouse gas policy
  • UP cancels embargoes
  • Companies will make rail cars in India
  • Senate committee adds money for DHS budget
  • U.S. provides nearly $1 million to WTO technical assistance fund
  • U.S., Greece discuss trade
  • South Carolina budgets $80 million for port expansion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Future of some marine research unstable
    Fierce fuel prices put a stop to even more scientific research trips.
  • Chemoil gains software subsidiary
    Latest share purchase in Calsoft lifts stake above 50%.
  • Study helps measure ship-generated emissions
    New formula shows that larger vessels travelling at slower speeds are the least polluting.
  • Carnival: Fuel prices to hit 08 earnings
    Cruise line seeing Q2 fuel costs up 59% and expecting more bottom-line impact later in the year.
  • 'Only IMO' should deal with ship emissions
    Industry leaders say post-Kyoto deal and regional regulations are not suited to control shipping's CO2 output.
  • WFS: 'Acquisition talks' break-down
    Report says moves by WFS to acquire tanker brokerage have fallen through.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Shipping emissions focus of new concern
    EU report says CO2 emissions from shipping and aviation causing 'particular concern'.
  • Rotterdam barge market very quiet
  • Singapore prices fall from record high
    Bunker prices drop following crude oil prices, traders say.
  • 'Sock on a stack' cuts 95% of emissions
    New emissions control system billed as 'cost effective' alternative to cold-ironing.
  • Bunker firm opens Singapore office
  • Shipyards must 'play their part' in fuel efficiency drive
    Leading shipping executive says yards currently charge more for environmentally friendly designs.
  • Aegean welcomes new CFO
    Spyros Gianniotis steps in as Nakhleh leaves to 'pursue other interests'.
  • Preparatory work completed at Malaysian bunker hub
    Multi-purpose complex will support the construction of the country's landmark bunker project.
  • Hong Kong mulls cleaner fuel for ferries
    Talks are underway for ferry operators to try switching to using ultra-low sulphur diesel.

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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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