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March 12, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Clean propellers cut carbon emission: ship classifier
    The global shipping industry can cut carbon emissions substantially with simple methods such as polishing propellers regularly and steaming more slowly between ports, Norwegian ship classifier Det Norske Veritas (DNV) said.
  • Baltic Dry Index climbs for 8th day on grain demand
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, climbed for an eighth day on Tuesday on demand for panamax vessels to haul South American grains.
  • Hanjin raising Asia-Europe box rates
    Hanjin Shipping, the largest South Korean shipping line, will boost rates to move containers from next month after plunging global trade and higher capacity depressed fees last year.
  • Ship loses 31 chemical containers, leaks fuel
  • Japan warships on anti-piracy mission

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM's SIRIUS service is to be rationalized
  • Hanjin raises rates from April
  • Taipei Port opens 2 new box terminals as Cross-Strait ties improve
  • Sinotrans shines in dark shipping industry times
  • TSA refines bunker charge calculation
  • Downturn prompts ICTSI to slash 2009 capital budget in half
  • Beached sailors left high and dry amid economic downturn
  • Cathay Pacific suffers HK$1.1 billion loss for 2008
  • European air cargo volumes continue to fall in February
  • Correction: Hactl tonnage falls 22pc at Hong Kong airport in February
  • McCool and son look back on 20 years' building IAM

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Tuscan Ventures to offer advisory services to promoters of shipping & logistics cos
  • FAK Cargo voted IGLN's 'Best Partner' in Subcontinent for 2008
  • CMA CGM to rationalise SEAS service between Asia & EC of S. America
  • MAERSK LINE announces rate restorations in Med/N. America & Asia-America trades
  • PD PORTS commences Felixstowe-Teesport feeder service
  • SLCS suspends Montreal-Europe
  • CSCL offers Singapore-Red Sea service (RES1)
  • SBS Worldwide enhances consol services
  • Wheat export ban may go after polls
  • Indo-Pak trade to dip by 60 pc'Ficci survey
  • National Safety Day celebrated at MPSEZL
  • Port unions defer strike plan
  • ABGKCT handles record 2,374 TEUs from single vessel on Feb. 20
  • Single day bauxite ore unloading record set at Vizag Port
  • Govt to expedite installation of gamma ray scanners at Major Ports
  • Global majors choose ICD-Talegaon for hinterland clearance
  • Cathay Pacific selects Kale's cargo revenue accounting solution, AMBER
  • Naushad Forbes elected Chairman, Arun Nanda, Dy Chairman of CII (WR)
  • Lecture on Boosting Competitive Advantage at IMC today
  • Export Import Workshop to begin from March 21

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 10, 2009
  • Crossrail about to be sold
    Australia's investment company Babcock & Brown wants to hive off Crossrail, based near Utzendorf (CH), according to a report in a Bernese newspaper. The one-time purchaser of the f...
  • SNCM and ENTMV to transport 18,000 vehicles per year
    The Franco-Algerian duo SNCM (Soci't' Nationale Maritime Corse M'diterran'e) and ENTMV (Entreprise Nationale de Transport Maritime de Voyageurs), partners in passenger transportati...
  • Etihad appoints new regional cargo sales manager
    Etihad Crystal Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways (UAE), has appointed Albert Soliman as the airline's new regional cargo sales manager for the Middle East and Africa. Based at Et...
  • Wincanton phases in new location in Cologne
    The transport and logistics service provider Wincanton has opened 3,200 sqm handling facility in Cologne Eifeltor (DE). It complements the company's existing premises in Cologne's ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 11, 2009
  • Abandonment deal done
  • Hazardous cargo and bunkers in Moreton Bay
  • ClassNK re-issues maintenance guide
  • Swedish owner fined $1.4m for US oil offence

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2009
  • ThyssenKrupp yards stop work on box ships
  • LCS costs and delays come under fire

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2009
  • Port of Seattle police nab suspect for lazer discharge
  • Port of Olympia adds two new employees
  • Coast Guard cutter has mishap during smallboat training exercise
  • TSA member carriers changing bunker charges
  • Crowley presents grant for marine studies program

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Danaos negotiates delays on giant newbuilding order
    PIRAEUS-based company close to pushing back one-third of its vessel deliveries by up to eight months.
  • Fleet growth and strong credit lines buoy Danaos
  • OceanFreight triples net income to $27.7m
    NASDAQ-LISTED dry bulk and tanker owner posts strong full-year despite interest rate swap losses.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 11, 2009
  • Danaos in crisis mode
    NYSE-listed container-ship owner Danaos Corporation has breached debt covenants and is moving aggressively to postpone newbuilds
  • Cochin to sign Petronet LNG deal
    THE COCHIN Port Trust told Fairplay today that it will sign an accord tomorrow granting Petronet LNG the concession to set up an LNG terminal and regasification plant
  • Dangerous boxes overboard off Oz
    A MULTI-purpose ship has lost more than 30 containers of ammonium nitrate overboard off Brisbane in stormy seas affected by Tropical Cyclone Hamish
  • DNV predicts record cancellations
    BULKER and box ship cancellations could reach mount to 30% of the orderbook in the next few years, Det Norske Veritas Maritime senior VP Wilhelm Magelssen has warned
  • Owners told delay, don't convert
    A GERMAN maritime think tank has called upon box ship and bulk carrier owners to choose cancellations and delays instead of conversions of newbuilding orders into other ship types

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2009
  • French Rail's Freight Losses Widen
  • Maersk Shifts Euromed Service
  • States' Stimulus Plans Coming Fast at DOT
  • CSCL Picks GT Nexus
  • GAO Knocks TSA Coordination on Highways
  • Deutsche Post Unveils New Strategy, New Name
  • GAO Critiques Trust Fund Monitoring
  • Halifax, Memphis Ink Cargo-Boosting Pact
  • Chinese Exports Plummet in February
  • CN Begins Using EJE Chicago Bypass
  • Omnibus Bill Terminates Mexican Trucks
  • Taxes Save Descartes
  • CPSC Issues Procedures for CPSIA Exemptions
  • Freight Transportation Services Decline
  • Indian Port Cargo Growth Slows
  • European Airport Traffic Tumbles
  • Zim Combines Med-SA Services
  • Bidder Seeks Virginia Terminals
  • New England Gets Rail Joint Venture
  • Lufthansa Boosts Cargo Earnings, Shrinks Capacity
  • Transpacific Carriers to Revise Surcharges
  • Lutt Resigns as Chief of APL Logistics
  • Japanese Air Cargo Plunges
  • Japan, Philippines to Ink Sailor Pact
  • Manufacturers Strongly Oppose Card Check Bill
  • STB Takes On Chlorine Issue
  • SoCal Ports Face Dray Truck Scramble

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 11, 2009
  • Portonave catches up with Itajai
  • NRF signals positive trend
  • Hanjin joins rush to hike rates
  • Dead cat bounce?

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2009
  • Hunkering down
    Coustas-led Danaos halts dividends, delays newbuildings, forges covenant waivers and reports a drop in earnings.
  • Showing more
    Armada (Singapore) reveals details of more creditors who have been scratched off a previous list.
  • Hunting Samsun
    Fotini Karamanlis-led Hellenic Carriers latest to launch legal action against Samsun Logix following charter default.
  • Rhyming Robson
    Mike Robson's our new limerick king; But Peter Shaerf caused a close run thing; Last year's New York winner; Fought hard the beginner; But the Navios man stayed in the ring.
  • Ofer ship grounds
    Boxship Saxonia Express runs aground in the Mississippi River but is quickly re-floated.
  • B+H profits soar
    Shares rebound after Rhode Island owner reports second-half profit after loss a year earlier.
  • TBS confident
    CFO feels "comfortable" that talks with lenders over loan covenants will succeed.
  • 3 yards compete
    Transpetro bunkering tanker tender draws proposals from three domestic shipbuilders.
  • Bryde bashed
    Nordic Tankers issues profit warning with the Klaus Kjaerulff-led firm blaming the decline on deals completed by the Steen Bryde regime.
  • Fine for Croat
    Chief engineer on scrapped reefer Snow Flower escapes US jail after pleading guilty to cooking oil record book.
  • TBS in tough talks
    Royce-led owner expects waiver deal with lenders, but a "no" answer could raise doubts about its ability to "continue as a going concern."
  • Caribbean coup
    Two Scottish shipyards win share of '150m order to build anti-smuggling patrol ships for Trinidad.
  • Seven years
    Owner of Al-Salam Boccaccio ferry that sank off Egypt killing more than 1,000 people sentenced in absentia.
  • Uljanik dives
    Croatian bulker and tanker owner sees profit slashed in tough markets last year.
  • Misery for Maersk
    Danish shipping giant staring down the barrel of an $850m loss this year, warns Fearnley Fonds.
  • Wilson sells one
    Bulker oldie which needs extensive docking goes to Syrian owner for "around book value"
  • Hazard off Oz
    Oil spill from Swire ship which lost boxes of ammonium nitrate in storm could threaten wildlife.
  • Torm storming
    Danish shipowner's stock powers up Wednesday as analysts give its full-year figures the thumbs up.
  • Clearing the air
    Armada clarifies mystery over disappearances from creditors list and who will get future profits.
  • Box spill
    Swire ship causes oil slick after falling containers hit hull in storm off Australia.
  • Nokbong not bust
    Troubled South Korean shipbuilder rubbishes reports its banks have forced it into liquidation.
  • One for ESG
    Florida yard beats Spanish rival to Canadian contract for ferry newbuilding.
  • Gotland soars
    Swedish tanker and ferry company pushes up earnings and revenues in 2008.
  • Torm goes lower
    Danish tanker giant warns of reduced profit this year while 2008 net falls as it misses Norden sale cash.
  • Costs hit GSI
    Hong Kong-listed Guangzhou Shipyard also posts weaker financials while expenses erode higher sales.
  • Asian first
    Wartsila wins breakthrough Taiwanese ship design and propulsion system deal for chemical tanker.
  • Splitska rises
    Croatian cement carrier owner posts much bigger 2008 profit as revenues jump.
  • What a hoot-er
    DFDS kicks off 2009 Comic Relief effort by strapping the world's biggest red nose to the bow of a cruise liner in Newcastle.
  • Rig rumpus
    US drilling giant Transocean in dispute with Egypt's Petrobel over terminated jack-up rig charter.
  • Green boost
    US port of Long Beach is increasing the incentive to shipowners to switch to low-sulphur fuels.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2009
  • TSA to calculate bunker fee quarterly
  • Analysis: Fewer strings to carriers' bows
  • U.S. Lines expands in the transpacific
  • Cathay posts record loss
  • STB seeks chlorine comment, O.K.s railroad sale
  • BIS cites progress
  • BIS cites progress with Entity List
  • Self-disclosures continue to roll into BIS
  • FMC reviews 29 OTI license applications
  • Boston reports more direct containerized cargo

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 11, 2009
  • Maersk Line sells two ships for recycling and may lay up 25 units
    Maersk Line has sold two container carriers for recycling at a special plant in China. The plant has been built up for some years with The A. P. M'ller-M'rsk
  • Greek owner cancels two bulkcarriers at Odense
    The Odense Steel Shipyard had their very last container carrier towed out from the shipyard yesterday for sea trial. The construction of this ship and a number of sisters has
  • D/S Norden's best year ever
    Dampskibsselskabet Norden A/S reports its best year ever in 2008, the net profit was USD 707.8 million after the revenue was almost doubled from 2007. The net revenue
  • Karmsund files for bankruptcy
    The Norwegian Karmsund Maritime files for bankruptcy after difficulties to secure financing of several construction projects, among other things, Norwegian media reports. Recently the Singapore-based Ezra Holding cancelled two
  • Chief Engineer pleads guilty in magic pipe case
    The Chief Engineer on the Cyprus-flagged M/T Nautilus, 26.794 gt, has pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Boston, to using falsified records that concealed improper

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2009
  • Cruise line to install fuel economy system
    Initial tests helped 'optimise speed and minimise fuel consumption'.
  • Record year for Petrobras
    Brazilian state-owned supplier sees bunker revenue up by more than 60%.
  • Europe: Mid-week bunker prices lack direction
    Some South European ports see double digit gains.
  • US oil data still painting bearish picture
    Most oil inventories above normal except for gasoline where consumption shows signs of recovery.
  • Asia fuel oil production to decline
    Report says refineries are 'aggressively slashing runs'.
  • Extensions granted to single hull tankers
    Operations continue for Russia's largely single hull bunker barge fleet.
  • Progress in reforming Nigerian bunker sector
    But players say they will have to keep pressing the Nigerian parliament on new legislation.
  • Mystery 'problem fuels' reported in Long Beach
    Fuels suspected to have caused machinery problems met ISO 8217 specifications.
  • Asia: Bunker prices in retreat
    Hong Kong, Tokyo see above average demand.
  • Cyclone lashes cargo ship
    Fertilizers, heavy fuel oil spilled in Australian waters.
  • Maersk to hike bunker charges
    The Danish liner will also raise freight rates to cover costs.
  • Arrested tanker on auction
    Banks, bunker suppliers among those with claims against arrested tanker.
  • EIA cuts its 2009 demand forecast again
    Less optimistic about recovery; projected global oil consumption down 3 million bpd since September.
  • OPEC 'to cut' oil demand forecast
    Cartel expects downward pressure on oil prices to continue.
  • Traders indicate Singapore Q2 bunker premiums
    Term premiums considered low, sellers not keen to conclude deals yet.

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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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