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October 4, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Greek firms to get funding to buy China-made ships
    China's Premier Wen Jiabao has announced the creation of a US$5 billion fund to help finance the purchase of Chinese ships by Greek shipping companies.
  • IMO fails to strike deal on carbon emission cuts
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) failed to reach agreement on proposals to cut carbon emissions from new ships, delegates said on Friday, adding that further talks would be held in March.
  • Brazil eases curbs on express imports
    Brazil plans to publish regulations this week to make it easier for companies and consumers to import goods by express shipment, said Otacilio Dantas Cartaxo, who runs the Federal Tax Service.

Sched Netweb site
  • US fines 6 global forwarders US$50 million for price fixing
  • OOCL hikes rates US$250/TEU from northeast Asia to Australia
  • Chittagong clogging 'disaster - only five moves an hour'
  • Boxes stuck in India's Nhava Sheva as truck strike continues
  • New cranes helps Jeddah up capacity to 2 million TEU
  • Advance e-filings needed to land cargo in EU from January
  • FedEx ups LTL rate less-than-expected 3.9pc in November
  • British truckers blast proposed EU four-metre height limit
  • Jetstar Asia to add direct flight services to China
  • Air France-KLM face record cartel fines of US$673 million
  • Air capacity struggles to meet needs of India boom

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Arshiya International receives 2 prestigious awards
  • CMA CGM Mozart makes grand entry into APM Terminals Pipavav
  • Maheshwari Handling sets 2 coal discharge records!
  • Mala proved to be Gala Affair!
  • Only 128 boxships idled in Sept.-Report
  • Plea to merge CIWTC with Inland Waterways
  • President Pratibha Patil inaugurates SCI's Golden Jubilee celebrations
  • Revert to EDI 1.0 version, Kandla CHAA urges CBEC
  • SCI awaiting CCEA nod to issue FPO
  • Over 50 pc of spices export target achieved in 5 months
  • L. Radhakrishnan takes the wheel at JNPT
  • MPSEZ plays a whole new ball game
  • All capital cities in North-East to be rail-linked by 2016
  • GDL wins tender for prime plot in Vallarpadam to develop CFS
  • Rlys' private line model catches small ports' fancy
  • ADB loan for coastal protection
  • ADB projects 8.5 pc GDP growth in 2010-11
  • Cotton export freeze cheers CITI
  • Cotton export limit may be raised
  • India ranks 5th in attracting real estate investments
  • Pawar: Decision on sugar export after Diwali
  • Rajiv Kumar named Ficci D-G
  • Sushil Goenka is new SEAI President
  • US anti-outsourcing Bill blocked

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Gottwald reinforces its position in South Korea
    Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald), a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG, recently secured two orders for the delivery of three mobile harbour cranes to South Korea. The equ...
  • Staci establishes joint venture in Italy
    The French logistics company Staci recently gained a foothold in the Italian market by establishing a joint venture with its partner DPV, a Turin-based marketing firm. The JV, whic...
  • Kerry Logistics achieves HKQAA wine storage management systems certificate
    Kerry Logistics has received the Wine Storage Management Systems Certificate from the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) ' a quality award for our excellence in wine storag...
  • Kühne Logistics University in Hamburg now open
    Kühne Logistics University (KLU), a newly-established, state-recognised university for logistics and company management, recently opened for teaching purposes. In the presence...
  • HHLA ends short-time work
    The Germany company Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), which introduced short-time work on 1 July 2009, will end it on 1 November 2010, due to the continuing positive developm...
  • Port of Koper: handsome H/2010 profit of EUR 16.2 million
    The port of Koper (Slovenia) reported that its H1/2010 profit amounted to EUR 16.2 million, a 68% increase compared to the same period in 2009. Business revenues, amounting to EUR ...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • Feds sue diesel manufacturer and NASSCO
  • Donjon hires Konzel as VP of Operations and Engineering
  • U.S. Caribbean ECA on MEPC agenda
  • ABS's Kirsi Tikka
  • Crowley to build double hull cargo/tank barges for Alaska

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • Newport Port Commission receives uddate on current projects
  • US rail carload totals continue to break records
  • Diana Shipping buying Post-Panamax bulk vessel
  • Crowley orders pair of double-hulled barges
  • NYK extends contract for transport of ironsand

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • Widdows in warning to US lawmakers
    Letter to Congressman Oberstar says proposed antitrust legislative changes are ill-conceived and risky
  • Norway's LNG fuel model offers a template for the US
  • Exchange rate threat to shipping resurgence
  • US protection policy to deal body blow to offshore sector
  • US shipowners set out higher scrap costs
    Owners pay up to $150,000 per ship in legal and consulting fees, and wait 60-90 days...
  • For hire: anti-piracy patrol boat with armed...
  • India's Adani group to bid for Port of Brisbane
    Conglomerate expected to become third bidder for the Queensland state-owned port
  • Vale logistics plan hits Chinese wall
  • Pirates release six captured off Cameroon
    Secret operation frees four Ukrainians, a Croatian, and a Filipino who were seized by...
  • Charterers must pay for a seized ship

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • TBS postpones debt payments
    TBS International will not make principal debt repayments for the next 45 days as it pursues its second restructuring in five months
  • Feds target US shipyard
    US prosecutors have alleged that California shipbuilder NASSCO broke environmental rules by installing non-compliant engines in commercial and military newbuilds
  • Diana back to buying
    DIANA Shipping has confirmed the purchase of a 2010-built post-Panamax bulker, resuming its previously announced consolidation push
  • Six crewmen freed in Cameroon
    SIX CREW taken hostage from two ships have been released in Cameroon, Jan De Nul said today
  • Teekay reveals new VLCC JV
    TEEKAY Tankers is pursuing its third secondary share offering in the past two years, and has confirmed a new VLCC joint venture
  • New Spanish death stirs protest
    A TUG'S crew member's death sparked union protests today at Ferrol, in northern Spain's Galicia region
  • Migrants intercepted off Spain
    A TOTAL of 173 migrants from north and west Africa were intercepted in several boats off Spain today
  • Court threatens Bangladesh six
  • Europe's box growth slowing
  • UK insurers warned on law
  • Transnet raising corridor traffic
  • EC seeks shipping integration
  • Quake shakes NZ port merger
  • 3 dead, 8 missing off China
  • FFAs point to sour outlook

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • Air Freight Rate Index Inches Up
  • Shippers Group Supports New Shipping Act
  • UPS Freight to Raise Rates 5.9 Percent
  • DOT Aims Grant at Big U.S.-Mexico Freight Crossing
  • Freight Index Expands to Two-Year High
  • Hyundai to Stop Supplying Chassis in US
  • West Coast Connie Awards Presented
  • Lawmaker Proposes Diesel Tax Hike
  • DOT Ties Rail Track Loans to Broader Policy Goals
  • Deregulation - Really?
  • Failure to Meet Obligations
  • China's Expanding Middle
  • Freight Expectations
  • DOT Report Highlights Need for Freight Rail
  • Manufacturing Growth Slows, Inventories Rise
  • Reverse Split Sends YRC Stock to $6
  • United, Continental Merger Closes
  • Port Nehru Truckers Call Off Strike
  • Consumer Spending Rose 0.4 Percent in August
  • CMA CGM Christens Latest Megaship in Malta
  • MSC Raises Fuel Surcharge on Med to U.S. Lane

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • Austerity: a hair-shirt bridge too far?
    Joseph McNamara had his 15-minutes of fame on Wednesday: the 41-year-old drove a concrete mixer truck - emblazoned with the words 'Anglo Toxic Bank', and with a number plate reading 'bankrupt', up to the gates of the Irish parliament. The actions of a deranged individual, maybe; but hundreds of thousands of European austerity-suffering citizens protesting on the mid-week day of action felt empathy with the Co. Galway man.
  • China: exchange rate 'an excuse for protectionism'
  • Forwarders fined in US price-fixing probe
  • South Africa trade balance reverses in August
  • Melbourne's August tops nation
  • Eurosib upgrades terminal in central Russia

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • Six hostages freed
    Crew of Jan de Nul and Ukrainian ships kidnapped off Cameroon last month freed in Nigeria.
  • Sinopec pens Brazilian alliance
    Wells Fargo says US-listed tanker players may bag a boost from Chinese energy giant's $7.1bn South American 'pre-salt' pact.
  • DOF banks bond bonus
    Oslo-listed offshore owner boosts firepower by $129m as Norwegian investors indulge in bond banquet.
  • Subsea 7 poised to pocket $250m
    Kristian Siem-led offshore outfit says it will pick "a number" of ships to work Total pipelay project.
  • Aussie player chases CSV deals
    Oceanteam CSV sails from Spainish yard to Australia as new operator inks flurry of fresh offshore contracts.
  • Diana Shipping admits bulker buy
    New York-listed owner confirms purchase of post-panamax resale in $40.8m deal.
  • Four boxships chopped at HHI
    Mystery European cans half of eight-unit boxship order at Korean yard as $425m cut from deal.
  • Carnival in Ibero warning
    Micky Arison-led cruise behemoth flags possible impact of poor Spanish economy but sees profit soar.
  • FreeSeas seals Nasdaq split
    Ion Varouxakis-led bulker player approves 1:5 reverse stock split as it battles to boost its share price.
  • Teekay Tankers chases $115m
    New York-listed owner taps investors to help pay down debt.
  • Margrete Laeso getting longer
    Danish ferry wins government grant for lengthening work to increase capacity.
  • Samho Dream 'near Socotra'
    Pirates still suspected of using hijacked VLCC as mothership as it reportedly heads back towards Somali coast.
  • New5 in Numb3rs ' Anniversary Edition
    Sammy Ofer sells laid-up box ships to Costamare while Skuld is making a splash at Lloyd's.
  • Quotes of the week
    The shipping industry gives Hsu Chih-Chien pins and needles while Bjorn Moller makes a seamless Teekay exit.
  • Ports merger off after quake
    Damage casued at Lyttelton calls halt to talks with port of Otago.
  • Halter to expand with grant
    US shipbuilder to start upgrade works after securing $8.4m in state cash.
  • TBS takes a breather
    Dublin-based bulker owner wins 45-day deferral of debt payments to reorganise finances in weak markets.
  • Gulmar and Omega end fuel fight
    Auction threat no longer hanging over Gulmar vessel after $1m dispute is resolved.
  • Dof adds another AHTS in Brazil
    Norwegian owner takes its Brazilian newbuilding tally to seven with latest AHTS order.
  • Veolia muscles in on Bergen
    French transport group challenges incumbent Hurtigruten for ferry contract to Kirkenes.
  • Cargoship gets helping hand
    Molo Trader taken in tow after losing steering in heavy seas off Norway.
  • Navios Acquisition raising $370m
    Greek company's new tanker venture selling more debt to pay off existing borrowings as fleet grows.
  • Sovcomflot eyes more NSR deals
    Russian owner in talks with Glencore, Lukoil and Rosneft over taking tankers through arctic ice to Asia.
  • Kenya axes piracy deals
    'Threat to national security' and lack of aid throw pirate trials into crisis as Kenya pulls out.
  • Is speed killing your bottom line?
    Throttling back may have kept listed owners in the black in the third quarter, RS Platou says.
  • Wartsila builds Chinese base
    Finnish group investing EUR 12m in new propeller plant at Zhenjiang.
  • Nordic resurrecting boxship
    German shipbuilder hoping to finish and sell vessel cancelled by Laeisz Reederei in 2008.
  • Latvian seeks property protection
    Tanker owner begins out-of-court proceedings to stop collapse of real estate business LNI.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • Mixed carrier response to antitrust bill
  • NOL chief presses liner communication
  • OOCL raises Far East/Australia rates
  • New freight bill would hike diesel tax
  • U.S. businesses urged to promote trade
  • Wal-Mart, DHL in deal in Chile
  • Brooklyn firms relocate to New Jersey
  • Six forwarders to pay $50 million for price fixing
  • OWL starts air cargo service
  • N.Y.-N.J. port authorizes new terminal lease
  • Chittagong sees crippling congestion
  • Baltimore sets container record in July

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • Lower rates for Far East trade
    Freight rates for container shipping from the Far East to Europe has fallen due to reduced demand, according to the French analyst Alphaliner. To reproduce maintain freight rates shipping companies
  • Norwegian tug back from Greenland
    The Norwegian owned tug Western Seqi has returned to Svendborg after two years of trading in Greenlandic waters. The tug is flying Danish flag and has been serving the mine

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2010
  • Malaysia ratifies ballast water convention
    One step closer to its entry into force as total number of parties increases to 27.
  • Local markets up as crude rally continues
    Week ends with another round of price increases.
  • MEPC 61 goes to overtime on GHG
    Debate on principles delays agreement on draft regulatory text.
  • Bunker numbers climb in key European ports
    Hamburg market 'quiet' as buyers hold off.
  • Sulphur regulations hit competitiveness
    Plans for reducing the sulphur content of marine fuel will trigger 'monumental cost increases' for sea transport.
  • Prices firm strongly in Middle East hub
    Distillate prices in Durban surge by $20.
  • U-turn on Caribbean ECA proposal
    US proposal allowed to go forward for adoption at next MEPC meeting.
  • Bunker dispute settled
    Supplier reported to have been paid.
  • IMO considers mandatory fuel quality control
    ISO 8217 standard alone 'does not guarantee' safety of ship and crew, call for quality control prior to delivery to ship.
  • Merger will increase 'business efficiency'
    Merger between Japanese bunker supplier and distributor takes effect on October 1.
  • Bunker prices continue to firm on bullish crude
    Slack demand across Asia's key bunker hubs.
  • LNG bunkers a 'more financially attractive' alternative
    Price of LNG 'one fourth to one third' the price of MGO, says DNV.
  • Switch to low sulphur fuel can 'damage' pump equipment
    Pump manufacturer reports 'clogging', 'sticking' and ' pump deterioration'.
  • Japan may face tight bunker supplies in October
    Local refineries to cut production of bunker supplies on scheduled turnaround, says local traders.

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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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