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June 24, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • KepFels' new design semi-sub named last week
    Keppel Fels' (KepFels) new proprietary design DSS21 deepwater semi-submersible, its latest since the DSS20 series Maersk Explorer in 2003, was named the Maersk Developer in a naming ceremony on Saturday.
  • Hyundai Heavy posts 16% jump in May sales
    Hyundai Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, said sales last month climbed 16 per cent as it completed orders for oil tankers and container vessels contracted at higher prices.
  • Posco shares dip as Vinashin pulls out of steel JV
    Vietnam's state- run shipbuilder Vinashin has cancelled plans to invest US$1 billion in a US$5 billion steel venture with South Korea's Posco, sending shares in the world's fourth largest steel maker down 3 per cent.
  • Gangjiu to buy port from parent
  • Sulpicio ships banned from leaving port
  • US navy ship to assist in rescue

Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg Sud turns down chance to bid for Hapag Lloyd
  • Cosco finds slow steaming provides best ever fuel savings
  • China Vice Premier Wang calls at St Louis to facilitate trade
  • US States and Ports Association re-elects China president
  • Construction starts on northeast China's first bonded logistics park
  • Senators call for greater investment in Canada's box terminals
  • US clothing sector calls for renewed import ban on Myanmar products
  • Geodis Wilson acquires UK's Oughtred & Harrison Shipping
  • Swiss WorldCargo launches Zurich-Shanghai flights daily
  • Consolidators International CEO sees dark days for Asian airfreight
  • Afghanistan's Kam Air launches Kabul-Urmuqi service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 2nd dedicated NSCSA rake run from ICD-Mandideep to Mumbai Port
  • Essar Shipping to acquire 14 ships for Rs 10,000 cr.
  • m.v. Safmarine Kariba makes maiden call at DP World Nhava Sheva on ME3 service
  • CSAV Norasia to commence Levant service
  • CMA CGM to complete Asia-Europe network with new FAL4 service
  • Maersk Line & Hutchison Ports sign pact for priority in Felixstowe terminal use
  • safmarine christens 7 vessels in 6 months!
  • New skipper aboard Hapag-Lloyd with restructured executive body
  • WTSA to implement full floating surcharges in July bunker hikes
  • Bilbao receives MSC's 9,000-TEU ships
  • Hanjin Shipping to offer Malta-Adriatic feeder service
  • Southampton Container Terminal to be renamed DP World Southampton
  • Hamburg strengthens inland waterways for shipping
  • Italian finesse for leather goods in TN
  • Mumbai ports handling 68 pc of Gujarat-generated cargo
  • NMPT bags best export facilitator award
  • ChPT slashes free storage period for HMIL cars to 10 days
  • Air cargo management to be in private hands-Ministry
  • Investors bearish on India
  • Inflation now in 'concern zone', fear Chambers
  • CMIE sees inflation down to manageable 5.5 pc
  • Import barriers sink India's position in trade index
  • Nashik-based STPI posts impressive 89 pc growth
  • Apeda to focus on processed foods
  • I-T refunds made easier

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • Bieker leaving Rail4Chem
  • Qatar Airways adds another India flight
  • New Transfargo logistics centre

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • Heavy death toll in Philippine ferry disaster
  • Hebei Spirit pair acquitted
  • STX share purchase triggers mandatory offer
  • Great American in cadet training deal

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • Study: NYC area needs more dry docks
  • GAO says USCG patrol boat strategy is working
  • Transocean to acquire newbuild drillship
  • Latvia orders SWATH patrol boats
  • USCG to enforce non-tanker response plan requirement
  • Philippines suspends ferry line's RO/RO operations

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • Port of Tacoma plans sale of land earmarked for rail upgrades
  • Trucking association exec warns against cap-and-trade law
  • Young vessel designers help open new IMO offices
  • Oregon PUC Commissioner memo takes hard look at LNG supply
  • Marcon brokers sale ot two ocean-going barges

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • NOL in loan talks ahead of possible Hapag-Lloyd bid
    SINGAPORE liner giant aims for up to $7bn in readiness for move on Hapag-Lloyd, according to reports.
  • Hope for Hapag-Lloyd Hamburg solution
  • Tug masters jailed for Hebei Spirit spill
    MASTER and chief officer of holed tanker cleared of all charges.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • Sulpicio ordered to cease operations
    ALL ships of Sulpicio Lines have been stopped until their seaworthiness has been established. An order to this effect was issued today by the Department of Transportation in The Philippines
  • Maua looks at northern expansion
    THE Maua Shipyard in Rio de Janeiro is joining other Brazilian yards on the expansion trail
  • Ceylon Shipping in JV
    CEYLON Shipping Corp has signed an agreement with Pyrros Vardinoyannis of the Greece for a joint venture in oil transport and bunkering
  • Argentina farmers strike over
    THE Argentine economy was slowly returning to normal during the weekend, as the latest phase in a conflict between farmers and the government ended at midnight on Friday, and road blocks were cleared
  • St Petersburg yards to merge
    NORTHERN Shipyard in St Petersburg is interested in merging with state-owned United Shipbuilding Corp
  • Tension over stranded Sophia easing
    ALGERIA has refrained from banning vessels entered with German insurer Hanseatic over the wreck of the ro-ro vessel Sophia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • Scan-all's great debate
    Congress wants all U.S.-bound boxes scanned by 2012. Some say it can't be done, but the latest technology may indicate otherwise
  • UPS cuts estimates
  • Horizon Lines ups Hawaii, Guam fuel surcharges
  • New bill seeks standards for container security
  • U.S., S. Korea in beef deal
  • APL volumes up sharply
  • NOL could borrow $5-7B for Hapag-Lloyd acquisition
  • Boxship rams Miami seawall
  • Russia nixes steel duties
  • DSV buys ABX Logistics
  • GAO: DHS making progress

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • EWATA impose Dakar emergency surcharge
  • Indonesian services slashed due to soaring bunker costs
  • Maersk adjusts KNSM Morocco link
  • Rotterdam wins Zim EWX call
  • Seko is Qatar bound

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • Docker killed
    An accident aboard a panamax bulker kills one dockworker and injures a mariner in Alabama.
  • Caribbean bound
    RCCL and Carnival announce initial itineraries for giant cruiseship newbuildings.
  • NOL hunting cash
    Rumours of an imminent bid for Hapag-Lloyd spring up following talk of $7bn loan.
  • Hopes fade
    Death toll from Philippine ferry tragedy set to be almost 800. Less than 60 survive capsize.
  • Fredriksen stung
    Scorpion reaffirms disdain for Seadrill bid as offer period comes to a close.
  • Sulpicio P&I row
    Lack of club cover may hit compensation for 800 victims of Philippine ferry tragedy.
  • Eidesvik steps up
    Former Green Reefers chairman takes over as full-time managing director despite previously stating her lack of interest in the role.
  • Hebei crew walk
    Charges dropped against master, first officer and owner of Hebei Spirit but tug crew jailed.
  • Drought ended
    Swire Shipping unit inks first newbuildings in a decade with $360m order in China.
  • Finnjet nears end
    The world's fastest conventional ferry to be scrapped at Alang in India.
  • Jaisu bags it
    Indian owner beats Dredging Corp of India to two-year contract award from Kandla Port Trust.
  • STX cancels
    Korean yard scraps two capesize deals, worth $212m and ordered in November, over "failed terms".
  • Worker critical
    Eighteen-year-old who fell from scaffold at Saigon Shipyard in Vietnam seriously ill in hospital.
  • Aker stock races
    Mandatory offer from South Korean group boosts Aker Yards' shares by nearly a fifth.
  • Lucky stars
    Ferry crash survivor says refusal to follow the crowd saved his life.
  • Awilco jacked up
    Takeover talk fuels surge in Norwegian rig owner's stock.
  • Sales knock
    ACM Shipping chairman Peter Sechiari says Harris & Dixon came knocking about tie-up months ago.
  • Sulpicio grounded
    Nineteen of Philippine owner's vessels kept in port after capsizing of Princess of Stars.
  • Stena slower
    Irish Sea operator adds 16 minutes to high-speed crossing to save on fuel costs.
  • Aker bid begins
    STX sets the wheels of its mandatory offer in motion after boosting its Aker Yards holding to 40.39%.
  • Hands off, Solstad
    Brotherly love prevails as Age Remoy (pictured) finds friendly buyer in the shape of his brother, Stig.
  • Double for STX
    More chemical carriers for Korean shipbuilder, as unnamed European owner puts pen to paper.
  • Panama to grow
    Maritime authority predicts 10% rise in container volumes next year.
  • Cease and desist
    Government shuts down construction work at Hanjin's Philippines yard after latest accidental death.
  • Marco bags eight
    Singapore shipowner and builder Marco Polo Marine secures $18.87m order from joint venture unit.
  • Vinashin pulls out
    High inflation behind decision by Vietnamese shipbuilder to call off steel mill investment with Posco.
  • Safety clampdown
    Singapore authorities to get tough on shipyards following recent fatalities.
  • ACM to buy broker
    Johnny Plumbe-led tanker shop to swallow up London-based Harris & Dixon Shipbrokers.
  • Veitch gets $10m
    Cruise veteran gets non-competition agreement pay-off after quitting Star Cruises.
  • ACM spot on
    S&P has "exceptional year" and time charters increase but spot still king as broker's profit grows.
  • JES bags five
    Chinese shipbuilder wins orders from Atlanska Plovidba and Pertamina.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • Reports: NOL seeking loan for possible Hapag-Lloyd bid
  • Taiwan, China ease ocean travel restrictions, could impact trade
  • Navios forms acquisition company
  • ESPMC-WITASS ends Port of Spain congestion surcharge
  • Fire on box ship off Alaska extinguished
  • BA World Cargo raises fuel surcharge
  • Driving behavior impacts infrastructure funding
  • DSV to acquire ABX Logistics
  • U.S., China set up food safety mechanisms
  • U.S. firms win China business
  • Laxey Partners given more time for TDG takeover
  • ITC supports penalties for Chinese steel pipe imports
  • Petco DC has pest problem
  • SEKO opens Qatar office
  • Expeditors: European investigators asking for information
  • Nansha volumes skyrocketing
  • Zim, DP World acquiring Spanish port
  • Thamesport changes trading name

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • STX bids for sole ownership of Aker Yards
    South Korean shipbuilder STX has bought a further 1.3 million shares in Aker Yards, and thereby controls NOK 40.39 per cent of the shares. From the beginning of this year, the limit for a mandatory bid for the ...
  • BW Gas appeals court verdict in case against government
    The district court in Oslo did not rule in favour of BW Gas in the company's case against the Norwegian government for its decision to claim back-taxes in connection with the new tonnage tax regime. For BW Gas, the ...
  • Star Shipping split between owners
    The two owners of the joint-venture Star Shipping, Westfal Larsen's Masterbulk and Griger Group, has agreed on dividing the company into two new entities. The decision is taken in a strong market and after years of different views on ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 23, 2008
  • Cruise company hikes fuel surcharges again
    Surcharges doubling as cruise operator tries to combat escalating bunker prices.
  • High speed ferries slow down to save fuel
    Stena Line says journey times are being increased on two routes.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Fuel efficiency 'key criterion' for newbuilds
    China Navigation expects bunker savings of more than 40% compared with similar vessels.
  • Rescuers warned not to puncture bunker tanks
    Philippines Coast Guard considers boring holes into ferry's hull amid growing fears that hundreds have died.
  • Busan prices hit record levels
  • Rotterdam MDO clear and bright tight
  • Tug masters jailed for Hebei Spirit spill
    Master and chief officer of the single-hulled VLCC cleared of wrongdoing.
  • PowerSeraya to build oil blending tanks
    Tanks will enable company to meet the needs of its customers in the marine bunkers and cargoes markets.
  • Typhoon threatens Hong Kong operations
    Typhoon Fengshan is expected to disrupt bunker deliveries in Hong Kong over the next few days.
  • Costly bunkers may lead to 'profound changes' in shipping
    Malaysian shipowners warn of higher freight rates and bunker surcharges.
  • Hambantota bunker terminal plan 'too optimistic'
    Remarks by a Sri Lankan official downplayed by industry source.

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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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