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August 13, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index stays close to 3-month low
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, stayed close to a three-month low on Tuesday with weak appetite for cargoes keeping activity light.
  • Mid-East tanker surplus shrinks as demand rises
    A surplus of supertankers competing to deliver two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude shrank as demand strengthened.
  • Sinotrans sees 'surge' in China commodity imports continuing
    Sinotrans Shipping Ltd, the dry-bulk arm of China's third-largest shipping group, expects a 'surge' in iron-ore and coal imports to last through the year.
  • NY harbour watchdog was corrupt: probe report
  • Wreck of capsized ferry found in Tonga

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco hikes Asia-Europe rate US$300/TEU Sept 1, adds peak season surcharge
  • Zim hikes Asia-Med and north Europe rates
  • Boxes bright spot in gloomy yet profitable Sinotrans first half
  • APL and Hapag Lloyd revamp joint Asia-Mexico service
  • Beijing's Tianzhu Free Trade Zone starts operation
  • Seattle's new Terminal 30 receives first CSCL call
  • September's BBC Box project now free of Yokohama customs
  • TT Club publishes handbook to reduce windstorm damage
  • In Canada, shipping containers as housing win converts
  • China Eastern back in black on hedging, state stimulus
  • Mideast air traffic robust despite weak world demand
  • United Cargo unveils temperature control service
  • Ex-Soviet cargo pilots fly weapons in and diamonds out of Africa

Exim Indiaweb site
  • EFC Logistics extends yet another service to customers
  • Baltic Dry Index takes steepest plunge since Oct. 2008
  • HSL hands over 30,000-DWT bulker to Good Earth
  • FFFAI to host TOT programme from Aug. 17 to 21
  • Tenders floated for 2 lakh tonnes of pulses
  • 12,600 tonnes of sugar bought from Thailand
  • Major Ports post 1.17 pc growth in cargo throughput during April-July
  • Bill moved for Land Ports Authority to foster effective border trade
  • Rlys earn more from hauling freight
  • FM spots signs of early economic revival
  • Economy rides on automobile sales growth
  • EPCES submits wish-list to Sharma 4 major points for consideration
  • Exports plunge for 10th month in July
  • Sharma to ink Asean FTA in Bangkok today
  • Rangarajan heads PM's revamped EAC

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 11, 2009
  • Famous Pacific Shipping adds ocean freight services
    Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Rotterdam has beefed up its South American ocean freight connections with the launch of a new fortnightly consolidation service to Cartagena (Col...
  • Inauguration of Lower Saxony quay in Brake
    The president of Lower Saxony (Germany) recently inaugurated the new Lower Saxony quay at the port of Brake. The new facility is 270 m long and ships with a draft of up to 11.9 m a...
  • Hamburg Süd, Aliança and CSAV rationalise South America-North America trade
    In response to market conditions that have changed significantly over the past year, Hamburg Süd, Aliança and CSAV have decided to rationalise their services in the trade between S...
  • Rickmers-Linie and Escombe Lambert Holdings establish UK liner agency company
    Rickmers-Linie GmbH & Cie KG, the Hamburg (Germany)-headquartered specialist for transporting breakbulk, heavylift and project cargo, and Escombe Lambert Holdings Ltd have establis...
  • JAL to decrease cargo fuel surcharge
    Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights de...
  • Swiss Post expands logistics offer in Italy
    Switzerland's mail service provider Swiss Post is enlarging its distribution network in Italy. Swiss Post's international division (SPI) took over the Italian logistics provider Co...
  • Panalpina Japan to handle air and seafreight shipments itself
    The Basel (Switzerland)-based logistics service provider Panalpina and the NYK Group (Japan) agreed to realign their partnership in Japan. Panalpina Japan will handle all the sea a...
  • DHL to manage warehouse logistics and European transport for J.W. Ostendorf
    DHL Supply Chain took over all logistics for the J.W. Ostendorf (JWO) group of companies on 1 July. TDHL Supply Chain, the specialist for integrated logistics solution in Deutsche ...
  • Pacer International reports bad results
    The US transportation and logistics company Pacer International recently reported its latest set of interim financial results. In Q2/2009 revenues decreased by USD 139.9 milli...
  • Dusseldorf increases tonnage
    Dusseldorf airport (Germany) reported that its cargo throughput from January to June rose by 4.2%, an encouraging upward trend in the present economic crisis. A new airline, Sun d'...
  • United launches temperature-controlled product
    United Cargo, the freight department of the US carrier United, has launched Temp Control, a service designed for shipping healthcare and pharmaceutical products that require strict...
  • National Air Cargo extends service to Kandahar
    The US carrier National Air Cargo has launched weekly cargo flights on Fridays between its Michigan hub Willow Run Airport and Kandahar Air Base in Afghanistan. The new flight...
  • 1st Swiss Logistics Day in September
    The first Swiss logistics day, which is being held on 18 September, will offer "hands on" logistics (Logistik zum Anfassen) to all-comers. Companies and institutions throughou...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 12, 2009
  • U.S.-built ferry to have innovative Berg propellers

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2009
  • Duane Pearson selected as Everett Port Commissioner
  • Panama Registry sees rise in number of vessel onboard
  • Wright brothers characters appearing at pair of air shows
  • New Port of Seattle terminal welcomes first vessel call
  • New firefighting station open at Bellingham International Airport

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 12, 2009
  • Glimmer of hope as rates on key routes start to rise
    FREIGHT rates on the Pacific and Asia-Europe box trades head upwards as carriers control capacity.
  • Container lines target rate increases on Atlantic trades
  • Smaller boxships to spearhead recovery
    VESSELS of around 2,000 teu-2,500 teu likely to post a far more impressive charter rate recovery.
  • Dockers' unions target vessels over payoffs
    DOCKERS' unions threatening to blacklist vessels in solidarity with dispute at Peel-owned Marine Terminals in Dublin.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 12, 2009
  • Surveyor adds to ferry uproar
    A SURVEYOR checking the ferry Princess Ashika before its departure said today he did not have a chance to finish his report ' but knew the vessel was unseaworthy
  • Who's watching NY's watchdogs?
    ON THE waterfront in New York, a scathing report has accused a watchdog agency of itself being rife with corruption
  • Russia hunts missing Arctic Sea
    RUSSIA today dispatched four naval vessels to hunt for the missing cargo ship Arctic Sea
  • IEA sees China upside
    THE IEA increased its oil demand forecast today, almost entirely in reaction to the rebounding thirst of China
  • Delhi, Seoul sign trade accord
    INDIA'S trade with South Korea could double under an economic partnership agreement, IHS Global Insight reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 12, 2009
  • Cargo Ship Disappears
  • More Container Orders Go Online
  • Trade Deficit Grows as Imports Lead Recovery
  • Freight Transportation Index Stuck in Low
  • Public Help Lifts National's Genset Orders
  • Port Montreal Cargo Drops in First Half
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Jumps 57 Percent
  • NYK Raises Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • California Man Sentenced for Cheating Truckers
  • Ocean Traffic Dampens North American Intermodal
  • RailAmerica IPO Sheds Light on Operations
  • GAC Opens Logistics, Maritime Service Centre
  • Truckload Carrier Celadon Returns to Profitability
  • Heavy Truck Demand Down 45 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 12, 2009
  • CMA CGM & MSC get cosy on the transatlantic
  • Another rate hike from Maersk
  • North American intermodal traffic hits the buffers
  • Halal market to feature at Cool Logistics
  • Peel 'agree' to talks over MTL redundancies

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 12, 2009
  • Star stumbles
    Tsirigakis is pointing to a bulging cashbox despite losses.
  • Hornbeck bonding
    Shipping returns to long-dormant high-yield market with $200m notes bid by US-based offshore player.
  • Gloom for Torm
    Danish owner knocks $100m off 2009 profit forecast as products tanker rates slump.
  • Rieber tries again
    Sven Rong-led shipowner is not giving up on Sea4 takeover despite being knocked back earlier this week.
  • A long haul
    Sweden's Concordia warns of years of pain for tanker owners, but six-month result holds up well due to contract cover.
  • India to grow
    Think tank predicts cargo volume rise of 5% at domestic terminal in current year.
  • Yantar upgrades
    Russian Baltic shipyard lines up $550m modernisation programme to ensure future.
  • Greek drugs bust
    Police nab five after finding 500 kilos of cocaine concealed in shipping container at Piraeus port.
  • Second time lucky
    Odd Brevik says he will have no problems filling his spare time after Finn Amund Norbye takes over as CEO of Deep Sea Supply.
  • Rio 4 arrested
    Formal arrests in Chinese 'Spirongate' saga 'of great concern' to Rio Tinto which vows to defend staff.
  • Deep Sea goes up
    John Fredriksen-controlled offshore vessel operator sees second quarter profits rise on larger fleet.
  • Namura looks up
    Japanese shipbuilder expects annual sales to fall but profit to soar as it posts strong first quarter.
  • Dennis back
    Finnish owner reactivated to take over two general cargoships after bankruptcy of Wega Shipping.
  • Dutch difficulty
    Spliethoff general cargoship refloated by four tugs after grounding off Antwerp.
  • Change at the top
    Norsk Hydro veteran Ivar Brandvold to take over from Helge Haakonsen as CEO of Fred Olsen Energy.
  • Excel richer
    Gabriel Panayotides-led bulker owner pockets over $45m from share offer with underwriters' options still open.
  • $250m on shelf
    Hornbeck Offshore files to sell mixed securities to repay debt and fund strategic investments.
  • Grimaldi grounds
    Italian owner's Zeus Palace refloated after losing power off Venice and lodging on sandbar.
  • Tokai cuts loss
    Japanese ro-pax owner reduces some of its deficit in first six months, predicts full-year profit.
  • Cotonou coup
    France's Bollore group wins 25-year deal to run key West African port in Benin.
  • Ofer rig in action
    India's Reliance starts charter of Offer owned ultra-deepwater drillship in $950 million contract.
  • Ferry rescue
    Blue Star 2 changes course to pick up two sailors whose boat sank off Greek island of Cos.
  • Blue Seas sold
    Michael Bodouroglou-led Paragon Shipping books $6m impairment charge on sale of handymax.
  • Boxships better?
    Euroseas' Aristides Pittas says he believes the boxship market may have finally passed its trough.
  • All at sea
    Aristides Pittas-led Euroseas posts second quarter losses in excess of $5m as revenues more than halve.
  • Courage crashes
    Singapore-listed bulker operator slumps to a loss in the second quarter on steep decline in freight rates.
  • Paragon profit up
    Adjusted net profit up in second quarter at Michael Bodouroglou-led Greek bulker owner.
  • Strategic buy
    Aussie offshore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has acquired its expanded shipyard site in Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2009
  • Cathay volume declines ease, yield remains low
  • Former employees buy Radius Rail Logistics
  • Napolitano, Ahern address SW border strategy
  • FDA asked to review safety of wood pallets
  • Report: India faces infrastructure funds shortfall
  • FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications
  • N.Y. Waterfront Commission accused of corruption
  • Virginia port bids detailed
  • New director for Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 12, 2009
  • Russia to search for Arctic Sea
    Russian president Dmitri Medvedev has ordered the Ministry of Defence to take every possible measure to find ' and if necessary free ' the Arctic Sea and its Russian crew. Four Russian
  • St. Petersburg checking rescue equipment
    From the beginning of August until the end of November, the state port administration in St. Petersburg will carry out thorough inspections of ships' rescue equipment and check that the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 12, 2009
  • PMSA supports voluntary emission reduction schemes
    A 'need to harmonise state regulations with Annex VI requirements'.
  • Counter-party risk a 'major concern', poll reveals
    Defaults posing more risk than volatile bunker prices.
  • European Bunker prices softening mid week
    Rotterdam players say market activity 'very slow'.
  • FAL secures another fuel oil cargo
    Essar Oil sells 60,000 mt parcel of 180 cst fuel oil.
  • Bearish US oil data dents crude rally
    US oil inventories rise more than expected, demand stays weak.
  • Traders should remain wary of bearish sentiment
    Bunker fuel prices remain firm despite recent weakness in major Western benchmarks.
  • Bunker costs down by more than 30%
    Norwegian Cruise Line says profits up year-on-year.
  • Brightoil in oil storage project
    Chinese supplier says strategy 'complements the growth of its marine fuel business'.
  • Management changes at Sealub Alliance South Africa
    New CEO onboard following Black Economic Empowerment deal, expansion of operations on the cards.
  • Asian markets mostly bearish mid-week
    Reports say buyers holding off to see if prices will fall further.
  • Sinopec gets 'go ahead' on Addax deal
    Chinese government approves the $7.2 billion deal.
  • India to lift Gujarat bunkering services
    Mid-sea bunkering facilities being planned to capture increasing coastal vessel traffic.
  • Will tight fuel oil markets keep bunker prices high relative to crude in the short term?
    Gains in the residual product's price are outpacing crude oil.
  • Brightoil signs gas exploration deal with CNPC
    Contract represents group's first entry into the upstream oil and gas business.
  • Eitzen tanker runs aground in Spanish waters
    The Sichem Colibri is an Eitzen Chemical tanker.
  • OPEC says oil demand from China and India is rising
    Chinese June demand up; India showed 'significantly' higher growth.

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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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