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March 4, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Brazil's OSX planning 9.9b reais IPO
    OSX, the Brazilian shipbuilder owned by billionaire Eike Batista, plans to raise up to 9.92 billion reais (S$7.7 billion) in what could become the nation's largest initial public offering this year.
  • Academy set up to offer professional shipper courses
    THE Singapore National Shippers' Council (SNSC) yesterday launched the Singapore Shippers' Academy to offer professional courses to local and regional shippers and train at least 1,000 people from the industry within three years.
  • Macquarie plans Miclyn IPO to raise up to A$365m
    Australia's largest investment bank, Macquarie Group, is looking to float oil and gas services firm Miclyn Express Offshore in an initial public offering that could raise up to A$365 million (S$461.2 million).
  • India fuel exports rise on shipments to US, Japan

Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-US container volumes slide 15.3pc in 2009
  • APL box volume up 63pc Dec-Feb, after 7pc fall in 2009
  • Fujian's January trade value increases 37.8pc
  • New Asian Express service to run between Hong Kong and Haiphong
  • Horizon Lines to start west coast-Guam/Asia service
  • Sharjah Container Terminal adds Yangming feeder service
  • India's January cargo volumes rise 13pc, boxes up 31pc
  • Kuehne + Nagel to handle Fujifilm logistics in Poland
  • Shenzhen Airlines to start Fuzhou-Japan flights in April
  • Dachser to scrap Future Group marketing cooperation
  • Maersk's Damco appoints Remo Eigenmann head of air freight

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Caravel Logistics launches 1st own cellular container vessel
  • Eredene Infrastructure showcases pan-India logistics network & facilities
  • Chilli, cardamom & ginger add zing to spices export basket
  • PM opens doors to Saudi investments
  • New Major Port to come up at Sagar Island
  • Mormugao Port breezes past 2008-09's cargo handling figure
  • ACHAA & Customs start CHALR training programme
  • Cold storage gets infra tag to avail of ECBs
  • 3 pc service tax proposed on rail freight
  • Budget: 2010-11 expenditure up by 8.6 pc
  • Exports post 11.5 pc growth in Jan.
  • ADB sanctions Rs 1,380 cr. loan for MSMEs to grow
  • Fieo chief pleads for extension of interest subvention to labour-intensive sectors
  • IMC sees plenty of room for cheer in Budget
  • KMA celebrates 4th Management Day
  • India, Bangla hold conclave for trade boost
  • Revenue Secy to talk on Budget today

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • K Line announces delivery of the "Vijayanagar"
    The Tokyo-based shipping company K Line has announced the delivery of the "Vijayanagar," a 82,000 dwt bulk carrier, built at the Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation'...
  • Gottwald: another crane for Lebanon and follow-up order from Qatar
    Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald) is strengthening its position in the Middle East as it has received a further crane order from Lebanon and a follow-up order from Qatar. Be...
  • Scandlines complains about cartel decision on "Vogelfluglinie"
    The German-Danish shipping company Scandlines is preparing an official complaint against the German cartel office for its decision to allow competitors on the "Vogelfluglinie"...
  • SCA: new feeder service between northern Sweden and port of Hamburg
    The Swedish manufacturer of paper and wood products Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) and its transport and logistics division SCA Transforest launched a liner service...
  • Sloman Neptun Bremen: new Italy-Algeria liner service
    Sloman Neptun Shipping & Transport GmbH, one of the leading European shipping lines in the trade between Northern Europe and North Africa, is opening a new regular shipping lin...
  • Toll Group reports less profit and revenue in HY 2009/10
    Australia-based Toll Holdings, one of Asia's leading transport and logistics providers, has reported its half year 2009/10 results. The group recorded an operating profit (ebit), b...
  • Nippon Express enhances logistics services in Brazil
    Nippon Express do Brasil (NE Brazil), a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co Ltd, concluded a basic business collaboration agreement with Aurora Terminais e Servicos, a general wa...
  • TDG takes over RRS Logistics in Hungary
    The British logistics service provider TDG is continuing its Eastern European expansion by acquiring the Hungarian service provider RRS Logistics. Through the takeover TDG is ...
  • JAL and NYK end cargo business reform and merger negotiations
    The JAL Group recently ended negotiations with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) about a cargo business reform. The talks concerned a possible merger between Japan Airlines Inter...
  • DB Schenker Rail tests new transport box for automotive shipments
    DB Schenker Rail's automotive division has presented a new box to transport automobile parts for the German car manufacturer Volkswagen. The receptacle, known as the auto...
  • DB Schenker Rail: Niederhofer new chairman of central region production company
    The supervisory board of DB Schenker Rail Deutschland selected Otto G. Niederhofer as a member of its management board, with effect from 1 March. Niederhofer will shoulder responsi...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • Shipbuilders testify on Navy 30-year plan
  • INTERTANKO protests Trieste sulfur rule
  • Fatality prompts safety alert

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • Port of Seattle now using new prefix across the board
  • Mitsui LNG carriers net long-term charters
  • Diana Shipping takes delivery of new Capesize dry bulk carrier
  • Carriers plan to begin joint Asia to South America run
  • Evergreen changing face of management team

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • State support preventing box sector consolidation
    Intervention to stop major lines from collapsing could prove to be counter-productive in the long-run
  • Two dead after waves batter Louis vessel
    Two passengers killed and six others injured after eight-metre high waves strike Louis Majesty
  • Brussels to probe alleged Margaret Hill waste breach
    EC has asked UK for details of ship's final destination and fate amid reports it is to be dismantled
  • Trieste takes tough line on low-sulphur fuel
    Non-compliant ships face €15,000'€150,000 fine
  • DHT shareholder slams zero dividend policy
    MMI Investments calls for company to reinstate quarterly dividend and attacks rash spending of capital

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • Chittagong breakers reopen
    BREAKING yards reopened today in Chittagong after talks between their owners and Bangladesh's government aimed at ending a 10-day lockout of about 30,000 workers
  • Isle of Man to charge fee
    THE ISLE of Man ship registry has announced that it will begin charging an annual registration fee for the first time in its 25-year history
  • UK wage exemption in limbo
    PROPOSED amendments aimed at exempting shipping from the UK's Equality Bill have been withdrawn in the House of Lords, Fairplay was told today
  • DHT shareholder rebels
    A LETTER from MMI Investments, which owns 8.9% of DHT Maritime's stock, today demanded immediate reinstatement for DHT's dividend and the appointment a new board member
  • Quake currents stop traffic
    STRONG currents created by the tsunami that followed last week's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in central Chile caused vessel delays in southern California
  • OSX Brasil unveils $5.5Bn IPO
    OSX BRASIL plans to raise up to 9.92Bn reais ($5.53Bn) in what will reportedly be one of Brazil's largest-ever IPOs
  • Eagle eyes spot plays
    EAGLE Bulk, traditionally an all-time charter owner, confirmed today that it is pursuing significantly more exposure to the spot market

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • Boxer Urges House to Pass Jobs Bill
  • After Sharp Fall, NAFTA Surface Trade Rises
  • East, West Coasts Achieve Competitive Balance
  • Chile Port Capacity Restored
  • Overseas Shipholding Group Profit Sinks in 2009
  • OOCL Hikes Documentation Fees
  • ODFL Expands Warehousing Business
  • S&P Rates CSX Debt BBB
  • Global Air Freight Grew Steadily in January
  • Heavy Truck Sales Rise in February
  • John T. Mentzer, Logistics Educator, Dead at 58
  • Bulk Traffic Surges at Indiana Ports
  • Landstar Volume Jumps 17 Percent
  • CMA CGM to Hike U.S.-Asia Rates
  • Finnish Stevedores to Join Trucker Strike
  • Evergreen Announces Executive Changes
  • U.S. Coast Guard Halts Ambassador Bridge Project
  • India Cuts Mumbai Terminal Rates
  • Fraport Profit Falls 20 Percent in 2009
  • CEVA Logistics Revenue, Earnings Fall in 2009
  • Senate Revives Transport Programs as Bunning Relents
  • NY-NJ Port to Release Clean-Truck Plan
  • Chile Quake Triggers Tsunami

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • Soothing troubled waters
  • Carriers 'lost USD15 billion' on the transpacific
  • Somali pirates strike yet again
  • Shippers up in arms at TPM
  • Maersk seeks long term contracts

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • Cheaper, later
    d'Amico International cuts $10m from price of MR pair at Hyundai Mipo as ships are delayed and size increased.
  • Chemoil crashes
    Singapore-based bunker supplier sees fourth quarter profits down by over 75% year-on-year.
  • Brawl on the Wall
    DHT's largest shareholder MMI lashes management and board over axed dividends and 'opaque' strategy.
  • A broker in days?
    If you're still working on making your first million the sale and purchase market offers easy money!
  • Freak waves kill 2
    Passengers dead and injured after Louis Cruises vessel lashed by huge waves in Mediterranean.
  • Chevron preps axe
    Chevron may cancel the bareboat charter of a VLCC owned by Frontline offshoot Independent Tankers Corp.
  • Fight continues
    Greek shipping interests are seeking arbitration over a $3.9m dispute with a Mexican charterer.
  • Saudi ship seized
    Authorities kept in dark for two days as Somali pirates hijack tanker Al Nisr Al Saudi with Greek master in Gulf of Aden.
  • Greek ship evades
    Lotus Shipping tanker comes under attack by pirates in same area where Greek bulker hit a week ago.
  • DK goes retro
    Ship technology group introduces retro-fitting of fuel reduction kit as former UASC boss Sorensen takes reins.
  • Cargoship held
    Indian high court orders arrest of Ukraine-owned Lady Alla over unpaid crew wages.
  • Engine octet
    Wartsila wins order to supply eight two-stroke units for panamax newbuildings at Rongsheng in China.
  • Cape fixed
    John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean confirms four-year charter for Jinhaiwan capesize newbuilding.
  • MOL fixes six
    Japanese owner signs long-term charters for up to six LNG carriers including four new ships.
  • Fixtures fest
    Norway's Farstad Shipping inks fresh charters and extensions worth over $100m.
  • Eagle sent diving
    Full-year profit down at Sophocles Zoullas-led Eagle Bulk as costs increase on anti-piracy measures and finance expenses.
  • Miclyn in IPO
    Second time lucky for Singapore-based offshore owner as it plans to go public with $330m float in Australia.
  • Japan jumps
    JSEA member yards have seen export newbuilding orders go up 50% year-on-year in tonnage terms.
  • Maersk axes slots
    Maersk Line ending six-year slot charter of Horizon Lines ships in Pacific but hints at replacement.
  • Back home
    Fifteen Russian crew from arrested Eastwind reefer repatriated from China.
  • Kuwait covets
    Gulf investors could bid for longstanding Turkish cruiseship port project in Istanbul.
  • Swedish smash
    Finnish ro-ro and Greek bulker damaged in collision off Oxelosund.
  • Volumes leap
    NOL reports a hefty increase in the number of containers handled, but rates remain weak.
  • Turkish delight
    Tuzla's Istanbul Shipyard bags five-ship order from Romania's border police.
  • Talks back on
    Greek government negotiating defence order with new owner of Hellenic Shipyards, Abu Dhabi Mar.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • CMA CGM hikes U.S. export rates
  • Global Ship Lease turns profit
  • Maersk weighs transpacific space options
  • DHL invests in Hong Kong facility
  • DOT funding spigot turned back on
  • DOT funding cutoff left states in turmoil
  • DB Schenker Rail tests auto box
  • State control over LNG sites sought

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • INTERTANKO reacts to Trieste 0.1% sulphur stance
    Port says it will accept no exemptions to 0.1% sulphur limit and impose fines.
  • Strong gains in Rotterdam
    Bunker demand in Rotterdam 'quite low' players report.
  • Mid-week prices firm in Fujairah
    While Durban prices fall.
  • Horizon to launch 'quick' liner service
    Company sees opportunity to offer alternative to slow steaming as market rebounds.
  • Gibraltar aims to end floating storage
    Chief Minister says 50-year old tank farm could be re-activated.
  • Middle East takes another fuel oil cargo
    Middle East still 'ravenous for fuel oil while East Asia is brim-full'.
  • Bunker prices seesaw
    Crude oil futures volatile for the past seven days.
  • Incoming port operator urged to drop fee
    Planned 5% fee on bunkering services will harm Manila's marine fuel market.
  • Sinobunker to launch Guangzhou, Dalian operations
    Bonded supply business to start in Guangzhou this month; eyes Dalian operations in July.
  • Specialised recruitment can help bunker firms expand rapidly
    Some bigger players have used the downturn to their advantage and 'acquired entire teams' to boost market share.

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ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring 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
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
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
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
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
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
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
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
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
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%
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%
Agreement for the digitalization of motorway traffic flows with the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone
Dominguez (IMO) urges investment in decarbonising 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
USTR Proposes Changes to New Car Carrier and LNG Ship Taxes
Washington
Consultation period launched until 7 July
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
In April, traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +5.4%
Ravenna
A slight decline of -1% expected in May
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
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%)
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
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
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
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
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
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
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
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%)
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
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
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
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
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
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
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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%)
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
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
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%
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
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
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
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
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
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
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
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
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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
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
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
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
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
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
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
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
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
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
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
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
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
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
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
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
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
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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.
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
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
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
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
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.
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
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
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
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
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
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
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
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
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
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
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.
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
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
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
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