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September 24, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Slow China demand hits Baltic index
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, hit a fresh four-month low on Tuesday with a slowdown in Chinese demand hurting sentiment.

Sched Netweb site
  • Zim unilaterally cuts charter payments 35pc, says Danaos
  • MSC increases rates on Mexican Gulf to Caribbean ports
  • France moves to boost rail freight with US$10 billion
  • Lianyungang box volume up 1.7pc in first eight months
  • New York's Bayonne Bridge lacks needed air draught: US Army Corps
  • Indian seafood gains boost from sea freight scheme
  • China, Russia navies team up in anti-piracy patrols
  • Martinair to in inherit KLM's last two 747ER freighters
  • Hainan Airlines launches Haikou-Hanoi air route
  • Xiamen Airlines starts Quanzhou-Manila service
  • TNT Airways signs Hactl as HK ground handler

Exim Indiaweb site
  • World Maritime Day fete puts spotlight on green shipping issues
  • Curtains to rise on major 2-day maritime & logistics event in Chennai today
  • Trond Westlie to be CFO of A.P. Moller-Maersk from Jan. 1, 2010
  • Pipavav Shipyard issue price set at Rs 58
  • MOL completes concept for series of new-generation vessels
  • NYK & Nippon Oil Corporation joint project
  • Fiata World Congress to be held in Bangkok
  • Global box fleet capacity estimated to grow only by 7.3 pc in 2009
  • Exports from RIL's Jamnagar SEZ may fetch Rs 50K cr.
  • Adanis sizing up Orissa for potential mega port?
  • Large-scale oil spillage from sunken ship not possible, explains PPT chief
  • Panel to look into seaworthiness of ships calling at Paradip
  • UK's 3i Group keen to invest in more port projects
  • Arshiya International awards L&T contract to build India's 1st FTWZ in Panvel
  • Stimulus packages to stay till certain recovery, assures Pranab
  • 2008-09 exports actually posted a healthy 12 pc growth, show latest DGCI&S data
  • Now, developing nations lead in attracting FDI & investing globally

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
  • More cranes for DP World
    DP World took delivery, through DP World Jeddah at Jeddah South Container Terminal (JSCT), of three new super post panamax cranes that are able to handle vessels, which carry ...
  • PD Ports launches foundation degree with Teesside University
    The British service provider PD Ports has joined forces with Teesside University to deliver a foundation degree specifically for those working within the ports industry. The qualif...
  • Upper and lower Elbe ports to collaborate
    Managing director Frank Schnabel and Captain Detlef B'tow recently signed a cooperation agreement on behalf of ports on the lower and upper reaches of the River Elbe. The two ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • Rotterdam Rules signed
  • World Maritime Day focuses on climate change
  • Golden Ocean fixes modern panamax
  • ITF "raises flags of convenience awareness"

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Siem takes deilvery of AHTS

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • New round of DHS grants to fund transportation projects
  • Alaska begins new service between Sea-Tac and Houston
  • New 'Nonstop' campaign created to support Portland Airport flights
  • Designator marking painting project marks near completion of Sea-Tac runway
  • General Dynamics NASSCO building 12th T-AKE vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Exchange trading could boost shipbrokers' revenue by $2bn
    LONDON Metal Exchange study shows trading volumes will double by 2015.
  • Emissions trading plan unveiled
    'CAP and trade' is the only way to guarantee an overall reduction in CO2 emissions.
  • European yards could be out of work in 2011
    SHIPYARDS will start to run out of work in 2011 if newbuilding order drought continues, warns Cesa.
  • Aries gets six months to boost share price
    PRODUCT tanker owner given grace period to comply with Nasdaq exchange rules.
  • Trafigura settles slop case
    COMPANY claims vindication after High Court judge backs its argument over C'te d'Ivoire dumping.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • China-Iran fuel ties reported
    CHINA is reportedly shipping vehicle fuel to Iran, "which could potentially undermine American efforts to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions", IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Asia Pacific 'EU' promoted
    JAPAN'S new prime minister has called for the creation of an East Asian community, unified by a single currency, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Danaos rejects Zim 'offer'
    ZIM HAS unilaterally decided to cut "all long-term charter-hire payments" by 35%, effective 1 September, for the next three years, according to shipowner Danaos
  • Chamber backs emission cap
    A GLOBAL cap-and-trade system is the fastest, most cost-effective way to cut carbon emissions from ships, the UK Chamber of Shipping said today
  • Halter takes on two newbuilds
    VT HALTER Marine of the US will complete two newbuildings for OSG following the bankruptcy of original builder Bender
  • Qatar aims to double LNG
    QATAR plans to double its LNG production by 2010, according to a report from the market research consulting company RNCOS
  • Warm reception wards off pirates
    PIRATES have been warded off by armed guards as they were about to attack a ship in the Gulf of Aden and then intercepted by an Australian frigate, Fairplay was told today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Highway Bill Extension Hits Bump On Gas Taxes
  • Charleston Says Maersk May Remain
  • House Approves Aviation Extension
  • Lautenberg 'Concerned' About Truck Safety Nominee
  • Norfolk Southern Revs Up after Georgia Flooding
  • Customs Steps Back From Gulf Jones Act Case
  • South Jersey Port Breaks Ground in Paulsboro
  • BBC Andino to Begin Fla.-South America Service
  • Rotterdam Rules Debut to Warm Audience
  • Estes Express Cuts Transit Times
  • RailAmerica Raises IPO to $450 Million
  • Research Firm IHS Projects Global GDP Expansion
  • Global Recession Squeezes 3PLs
  • NY Times Slams Obama Truck Agency Nominee
  • CSCMP Elects Officers
  • WTO Head Lamy Turns Cautious on Doha
  • DHL Adds 767s For Trans-Atlantic Flights
  • Zim Cuts Charter Payments; Danaos Rejects Offer

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • More partnerships for Hanjin
  • 'Rotterdam Rules', pens poised!
  • Oil prices 'to hit USD100'
  • PSA Dongguan handles PIL liner
  • Transfennica moves to five-weekly Iberia sailings

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Piracy on rise
    International Maritime Bureau report says pirates attacks so far this year outnumber all of 2008.
  • Navios bags $34m
    Bulker owner Navios Maritime Partners completes offering of 2.8 million shares.
  • Aker in BP job
    Aker Solutions puts two construction vessels to work in the Gulf of Mexico in contract with BP America.
  • 'Little recourse'
    Analysts cut Danaos Corp's estimates after Zim charter rate reductions.
  • Bulker US-bound
    An unidentified US company has reportedly purchased the Japanese-controlled panamax Jacaranda.
  • GLDD bags $6.9m
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock scores contract to dredge channel separating New York and New Jersey.
  • Casualty file
    Deadly explosion off Spain and pair of crew member rescues off the United States lead this week's casualty roundup.
  • Russian evades
    Chemical tanker Prisco Alexandra escapes apparent hijack attempt in the Gulf of Aden.
  • IPO back on
    Russian tanker giant Sovcomflot eyes possible listing next year or 2011.
  • Stena gloom
    Swedish ferry line looking at a few years of losses, according to boss Gunnar Blomdahl.
  • Settled
    London's High Court finalises Trafigura's Probo Koala settlement with press told to 'put things in perspective'.
  • Last chance
    Poland trying to attract up to 200 investors to take part in final auction of Gdynia and Szczecin shipyards.
  • Sovcomflot dives
    Net profit plunges 65% at Sergey Frank-led tanker giant with no market recovery seen in second half.
  • Debt dent
    NOL spends $225m of rights issue cash to repay debt, leaving only $125m in the pot.
  • Kendal refloated
    Maersk vessel back in business a week after grounding off Singapore.
  • More pain
    Moody's says containership owners face pressure on profitability for up to 18 months.
  • Zim reneges
    Danaos says Israeli container line has unilaterally opted to cut its charterhire payments by 35%.
  • Toowoomba-ed!
    Pirate attack on German ship in Gulf of Aden foiled by Australian Naval vessel HMAS Toowoomba.
  • Brazilian belter
    Siem to order two oil spill recovery vessels following new $160m contract with Petrobras.
  • Lorenzo sells
    Philippines liner company puts Lorcon Luzon on the block as it cuts capacity.
  • Vigor victory
    US shiprepairer wins $13m contract to repair goverment research ship.
  • Borcos eyes Bursa
    Malaysian offshore owner looking at stock exchange listing having shelved previous attempt four years ago.
  • Going it alone?
    India considers letting private port operators set prices independently of government regulator.
  • Artemis away
    P&O sells 1984-built vessel but will continue to operate its cruises until 2011.
  • Kiji cash
    Hermann Billung-led Golden Ocean will pocket $4m over next two years after fixing out panamax bulker.
  • Glenda cans again
    d'Amico and Glencore Group joint venture cancel third newbuilding at Korea's SLS Shipbuilding.
  • Austal cut
    Local broker downgrades Aussie shipbuilder over concerns about major US Navy contract.
  • Too low
    Greek tanker owner Aries Maritime must boost share price above $1 or risk losing Nasdaq listing.
  • Poseidon pact
    Adams Offshore takes Rem MPSV on five-year bareboat deal.
  • Blaze beaten
    Firefighters control massive fire on ONGC offshore vessel at Mumbai.
  • OSG inks barge
    US tanker giant orders second articulated tug barge unit at domestic shipbuilder VT Halter Marine.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Rotterdam Rules to be signed today
  • Aker turns to MarAd to avoid closure
  • Evergreen raises Europe to Asia rates
  • DHL starts 767 transatlantic freighter service
  • BAX Toledo hub gets $3.4 million grant
  • Bisignani: Crisis for airlines worse than 9/11
  • House surface transportation extension introduced
  • Bersin gets top U.S. border job
  • U.S., China renew ag trade cooperation pact
  • Semiconductor nations get real on counterfeit fight
  • DHL starts L.A./Tianjin LCL service
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • Long Beach council holds off on taking more port revenue
  • Fos deep sea traffic continues rise in down year
  • Kulik new Jacksonville port chair

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Piracy figures surpass last year's
    The number of piracy attacks reported so far in 2009 has already surpassed the total number reported in 2008, according to the International Maritime Bureau, IMB. Of these, 34 resulted
  • Erria and Svitzer in Vietnamese venture
    Svitzer Vietnam is the name of a new joint venture formed by Svitzer Group, the Vietnamese state-owned shipping company Saigon Shipping and Danish Erria shipping. Erria holds a stake
  • Finnish association and unions agree on mixed crews
    The Shipowners' association and the different seafarers' employee unions in Finland have agreed on the terms of employing seafarers from non-EU countries on Finnish-flagged vessels. The aim is
  • ECSA warns about protectionism
    ECSA, European Community Shipowners' Associations, warns about protectionism among states that want to save their shipping companies. 'Regretfully our fears have become reality with the financial crisis, which turned into
  • ITF inspected 54 vessels on day one
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and trade unions affiliated with the ITF visited 54 vessels during the first day of the Nordic week of action. During the week, inspectors

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
  • Cap and trade 'best option' to cut carbon emissions
    Paper suggests credits could be determined by sales of bunker fuel.
  • Prices bounce back in Europe
    Meanwhile, crude oil drops more that $2 on the NYMEX.
  • Crude oil drops below $69 on US stockpile report
    US oil inventory data 'bearish across the board'.
  • Middle Eastern bunker prices firm while Durban softens
    Fujairah players report busy markets.
  • Biofuel innovation receives government funding
    Plant in Australia to produce 'marine diesel quality fuel' from biomass.
  • Maersk ship refloated
    No reports of pollution as vessel heads for seaworthiness inspection.
  • Carnival's Q3 better than expected
    But analyst warns outlook could be clouded by climbing fuel prices.
  • Asian bunker prices rebound mid-week
    Prices firmer after two days of decline.
  • Gibraltar spill was 'contained'
    Port Captain says bunker oil was held between the barge and the receiving ship.
  • APPEC to discuss bunkers
    Bunker Asia 2009 'could not be coming at a more crucial time for the shipping, financial and bunkering sectors'.
  • Iran to part privatise oil terminals
    Expansion of oil storage facilities to be carried out in partnership with the private sector.
  • Oil spilled in Chilean port
    Port operations temporarily suspended.
  • Sing FO 180 options update
    Zero premium still possible ahead of October.
  • Zim cutting payments to owners
    Greek box ship owner says it has 'not acquiesced' in the reduction.
  • Saudi minister sees 'no need' for new OPEC cuts
    Minister says oil price of around $75 a barrel would be 'fair' to consumers and producers.
  • Piracy off East Africa could increase 'in coming weeks'
    Insurance expert expects rise in attacks as monsoon season ends.

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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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