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September 8, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dubai cruise terminal may open in January
    Dubai's new cruise terminal is expected to open in January to support the Gulf city's plans for growing its cruise industry, seen as a key part of its strategy to boost tourist numbers, local media reported yesterday.
Shipping Times
  • YCH boosts network with S Korea office
    Supply chain management company YCH Group yesterday opened an office in South Korea to strengthen its pan-Asian network.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dubai cruise terminal may open in January
    Dubai's new cruise terminal is expected to open in January to support the Gulf city's plans for growing its cruise industry, seen as a key part of its strategy to boost tourist numbers, local media reported yesterday.
Shipping Times
  • YCH boosts network with S Korea office
    Supply chain management company YCH Group yesterday opened an office in South Korea to strengthen its pan-Asian network.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen volume falls 21.1pc to 9.6 million TEU in first 7 months
  • MOL to provide consolidation service to US apparel retailer
  • HK box maker Singamas turns to housing, fish and garbage containers
  • Guangxi ports' throughput up 28.6pc in July
  • Qingdao port containerises ore transportation
  • DP World Jeddah receives three Shanghai postpanamax cranes
  • NATO's Operation Ocean Shield to suppress piracy to 'acceptable levels'
  • Kenya to open public CFS after private facilities show their worth
  • WFS to operate Dube Tradeport terminal at new Durban airport
  • Journal blasts prosecutors, backs jailed execs, lauds NZ Air, Emirates
  • Air freight challenged by new method perishables sea freight

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DAMCO to drive APM-Maersk Group's logistics activities now
  • Pipavav Shipyard renegotiating prices of 8 vessels with foreign buyers
  • OOCL New Zealand named at Geoje Shipyard
  • Recessionary conditions eat into OOIL's operating results
  • Container volumes seen rising in Q4
  • CKYH Alliance cuts Asia-Europe capacity by 20 pc in service shake-up
  • 5 prune carrying space, enhance demand between Europe & South America
  • CTSA to raise bunker surcharge by 59-64 pc, hike CAF from Oct.
  • World's top carriers' active fleet falls by 4 pc
  • OOCL rate hikes from Sept. 14, bunker surcharges w.e.f. Oct. 1
  • Lay-ups expected to increase as peak season draws to an end
  • DP World to build, operate Embraport at Santos, near Sao Paulo
  • CMA CGM feeder line expands Congo River delta coverage
  • Maersk Line to hike transatlantic rates by $ 300 per box from Oct.
  • MSC Nikita rammed near engine room by smaller geared vessel off Holland
  • Hamburg City to inject $ 1.32 billion in Hapag-Lloyd
  • Global Ship Lease takes delivery of 6,627-TEU CMA CGM Berlioz
  • Chiwan Terminal added to CIX service
  • 10,000-TEU Zim Djibouti calls at Port of Seattle
  • Definitive dumping duty recommended on plain MDF board
  • Tridem to develop all-weather port-cum-power project at Nagapattinam
  • ICRA report lists impediments facing private developers of ports
  • Waltair Railway Division achieves record loadings
  • Rlys revokes discount offered for carrying car in BCACM wagons
  • SW Rly plans biz coach on Bangalore-Chennai route
  • Service tax waived for 5 more EPCs
  • Ficci survey confirms lifting of economic gloom
  • Manufacturers & 3PL providers discuss strategies to optimise distribution operations at Summit

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 4, 2009
  • Dachser officially inaugurates new logistics centre in Nuremberg
    The German service provider Dachser has opened one of the biggest logistics centres in northern Bavaria on a 105,000 sqm site on the Nürnberg-Feucht-Wendelstein industrial estate. ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel take on logistics services for Benetton's business in Russia
    Benetton Italy, a manufacturer of casual clothing, footwear and accessories, has chosen The Swiss service provider Kuehne + Nagel to provide integrated logistics services for its d...
  • Night Star Express building new hub
    The German logistics service provider Night Star Express, based in Unna, is building a EUR 3.5 million main handling hub in H'nfeld (Germany). A warehouse, with 85 loading bay...
  • Turkish airlines spreading its wings in Asia
    Turkish Airlines (THY) intends to double its frequency in Asia within the next two years, starting with Tokyo Narita (Japan). Flights to that airport will increase from f...
  • ATA 2009 report released
    The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) has released its 2009 economic report, documenting operational statistics and financial results for calendar year 2008 and the evolut...

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
  • Philippine ferry sinks - nine dead
  • Eastwind crews go home
  • ITF calls East Asia action against owners
  • "Some pollution" as ship grounds off Madagasgar
  • Farstad buys second-hand PSV

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
  • A sixth of idle boxships operated by KG funds
    LLOYD's Marine Intelligence Unit data shows German-financed vessels make up 132 of world's inactive containerships.
  • Idle boxship fleet set to rise as summer upturn ends
  • Suezmax tanker owners face another bleak three years
    AVERAGE freight rates to tumble by more than a third by 2012 amid oversupply and falling asset values.
  • Grimaldi warns of more changes at Finnlines
    Grimaldi group boss says further overhaul needed to bring Finnlines up to mark.
  • Thessaloniki profits saved by Hutchison €5m cheque
    BOND provided by Hutchison for concession bid helps keep port in the black.
  • Philippines halts Aboitiz ferry services
    ALL passenger ferries operated by company suspended after SuperFerry 9 sinking.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
  • 2 sought in Philippines sinking
    TWO MISSING people are still being sought today in the sinking of the ro-pax Superferry 9 in the Zamboanga del Norte in the Philippines
  • Aboitiz ferry fleet suspended
    ABOITIZ ro-pax operations were today suspended following the sinking of Superferry 9 in the Philippines
  • Crew abandon sinking ship
    ALL CREW members of a general cargo ship that sank off the central Philippines have been rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard announced today
  • Ukraine accused of gas games
    UKRAINIAN gas authority Naftogaz has expressed dissatisfaction with the gas supply and payment concessions agreed last week between Prime Ministers Vladimir Putin and Yulia Timoshenko
  • Vale mulls Beira alternatives
    VALE IS reportedly seeking an alternative means of shipping coal from Mozambique if an upgrade of Beira port is not complete by 2011
  • CMA CGM raises more rates
    CMA CGM said today it is seeking higher rates on routes from northern Europe to Asia, the Middle East and the Red Sea

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
  • Everybody needs rules; but are the 'Rotterdam Rules' the answer?
    The Netherlands port city of Rotterdam is gearing itself up to host a Colloquium and other events surrounding the opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea - the 'Rotterdam Rules'.
  • Piraeus posts better performance
  • Horizon adds Tampa call
  • OOCL christens new vessel to be added to Asia/Australia trade
  • CMA CGM's Saade predicts casualties
  • Panalpina wins more KCA Deutag business

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
  • Casualty file
    Deaths off the Philippines as Aboitiz ferry sinks plus other marine casualties.
  • 'Pirate' killed
    German Navy and skiff exchange fire off Somalia with one suspect dead and four others detained.
  • Rates hiked again
    France's CMA CGM in yet another rate restoration as Europe to Asia and Middle East services hit.
  • Ridiculous ransom
    Pirates want $20m to free Turkish bulker, more than four times its market value.
  • Peak passed
    Window for peak VLCC scrapping prices is closed for now, GMS says.
  • Greek VL cut up
    George Economou and Harry Vafias share $11m following VLCC scrap deal.
  • $6m extension
    Deep Sea Supply picks up renewed deals for AHTS pair in South Korea.
  • 19 saved
    Dooyang crew rescued after South Korean ship sinks in the same waters which claimed a Filipino ferry this weekend.
  • Owner suspended
    Insolvent Nepline's shares have been frozen in Malaysia after it failed to hand in a restructuring plan.
  • Son steps up
    Phrixos Papachristidis appointed Hellespont managing director, filling the void left by Christian von Oldershausen.
  • Euronav cuts
    A second fund raising effort gets scaled back as Belgian tanker owner downsizes bond offering.
  • Suezmax gloom
    Suezmax owners face little prospect of improving rates and values before 2012, says DVB Bank.
  • Tallink sees rise
    Estonian ferry group sees passenger numbers jump over 14% in fourth quarter, but cargo still down.
  • Aon in K&R push
    Top broker in renewed effort to persuade shipowners to buy additional piracy cover.
  • Aboitiz anchored
    Filipino owner's ships grounded as search for Superferry 9 passengers continues.
  • FSL scales back
    Singapore's First Ship Lease set to raise around $28.5m after reducing size of planned share issue.
  • More liquid
    Eastwind sale process continues as trustee grabs bucks for reefer.
  • Titan in tough half
    Hong Kong shipowner and shipbuilder slips into the red on weak VLCC and shipbuilding markets.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
  • More passengers choose Tallink
    Tallink transported about 2.7 million passengers during the last quarter of its financial year, which ended on 31 August. This represents a 14.3 increase compared with June, July
  • Optimism in Baltic ports
    The bottom may already have been reached in cargo volumes in the Baltic Sea region. According to the survey Baltic Port Barometer 2009, published by the Centre for Maritime Studies

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
  • DNV certifies SECA compliant scrubbing system
    Technology an alternative when low sulphur fuel is 'not readily available'.
  • European liner operator calls for state aid
    Chairman of CMA CGM expects the number of companies operating in the market to fall.
  • Lower prices continue to attract buyers
    Healthy demand reported again on Monday after a busy end to last week.
  • Industry pushes back against erroneous report
    Shipping 'fully appreciates' its impact and is 'working hard' to resolve it.
  • UK navy using fuel-saving coating
    'Foul-release technology' can cut bunker consumption by 9%.
  • Fuel oil parcel sold to Bakri
    Mid East prices still at a premium to Singapore.
  • Bunker clean-up operations underway in Madagascar
    Local residents given 'training, equipment and payment' to remove oil from the shore.
  • Asia bunker prices mixed on Monday
    Japanese market sees strongest gains.
  • Public comments wanted on specs for 380-cst fuel oil futures contract
    SGX to launch the fuel oil futures contract on its derivatives market.
  • Tech analysis says crude on 'slippery slope' to $60
    Brokerage thinks failure of October futures to breach $75.27 per barrel has made it vulnerable to 'significant decline'.
  • Vopak issues notes for $147 million
    This is the company's first private placement notes issuance in Asia for global funding purposes.
  • Lightning shuts down refinery
    Operations have since been restored as of Sunday.
  • Titan H1 revenue plummets
    Weak tanker market continues to drag down its results.
  • Ferry carrying 1,000 passengers sinks
    Vessel's owners hope fuel will remain in the ferry's bunker tanks.

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ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
MARITIME SERVICES
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
PORTS
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
PORTS
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
TRUCKING
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
TRUCKING
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
PORTS
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
SHIPPING
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
PORTS
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
SHIPPING
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
PORTS
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
TRUCKING
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
PORTS
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
SHIPPING
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
PORTS
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising shipping
Munich/Brussels
Opportunity Green, Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment urge nations to include shipping emissions in their Nationally Determined Contributions
SHIPPING
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
PORTS
Assiterminal, no to the indiscriminate introduction of congestion charges in ports
Genoa
The association underlines that the AdSPs can adopt regulatory and/or control measures aimed at guaranteeing performance levels
PORTS
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
Hamburg/Monfalcone
Fincantieri will deliver it to TUI Cruises in the middle of next year
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
PORTS
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
PORTS
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
LAW
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
SAFETY & SECURITY
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
SHIPPING
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
PORTS
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
PORTS
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
LOGISTICS
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
ASSOCIATIONS
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
DEFENCE
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
INDUSTRY
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
PORTS
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
PORTS
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
LEGISLATION
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
PORTS
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
SHIPYARDS
South Korea's KSOE wins order for eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
COMPANIES
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
SHIPPING
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
MEETINGS
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
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