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September 7, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Barge freight rates in US set for more gains
    Freight rates to ship grain by barge to the US Gulf, which surged as much as 50 per cent last month, are set to head higher this fall as the corn and soyabean harvest builds momentum, likely raising export prices.
  • Westports on course for RM900m turnover
    Westports Malaysia expects to chalk up revenue of close to RM900 million (S$389 million) this year, driven by brisk business activities due to an improved global economic scenario.
  • Vietnam arrests 4 more execs of troubled Vinashin
    Police have arrested four additional former senior executives of Vietnam's debt-laden, state- owned shipbuilding company as part of widening investigations into mismanagement, state media reported on Saturday.
  • Japanese tanker attacked off Indonesian island

Sched Netweb site
  • NYK Line to change name to NYK Container Line November 1
  • China export growth to slow towards year end: BMI study
  • Dutch transport minister leads delegation to Hong Kong
  • Beijing launches probe into 'unfair' EU export subsidies
  • Floating rope device said to snare pirate skiff propellers
  • Schenker to spend US$528 million on railcars, engines
  • Risetech moves house from Wanchai to Central Hong Kong
  • New container yard expands Colombo port capacity
  • Swiss M+R Spedag acquires India's PL Shipping & Logistics
  • Le Havre makes progress in port privatisation scheme
  • Correction: NY-NJ dredging not held up by reduction in Congressional funds
  • Savannah rallies local business to support river dredging
  • Dachser strengthens Eurohub facilities in Bratislava
  • Global RFID market value expected to grow 420pc in 10 years
  • Polar Air accepts US$17.4 million price fixing fine
  • Pilots had smoke in UPS 747 cockpit before fatal Dubai crash
  • EU adds two Ghanaian cargo carriers to no-fly list
  • FedEx widens pick-up window for China coast to Europe
  • Finnair to start Helsinki-Mumbai cargo service next year
  • Continental sets load factor record in August

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 13,500-TEU Evelyn Maersk becomes 100th mega boxship to call at Rotterdam in 2010
  • AAUS scraps AAP due to weak demand
  • Baltic Exchange launches index for dry Supramax in Asia
  • Brazil govt to take over 5 Amazon ports
  • China Cosco Holdings H1 profit higher by 175 pc
  • China Merchants wins $ 500-m Colombo terminal deal
  • Chinese navy repulses pirate attack
  • CSCL's first half profit up by 134 pc
  • Greencarrier opens office in Shenzhen
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike global rates in Sept. & Oct.
  • ISO issues new guidelines on ship dismantling
  • Liladhar Pasoo adopts Softlink's Logi-Sys to enhance global operations
  • MAERSK LINE confirms GRIs in transatlantic trades
  • MSC hikes rates
  • OOCL to hike S-E Asia-Oz rate by $ 300/TEU from next month
  • Probe points finger at Khalijia
  • Savannah port volume up by record 20.7pc in July
  • T.S. LINES to offer Japan-Philippines loop, amends JTK1&2
  • Soda ash 'dumping' comes under scanner
  • Vizag Port being overhauled to augment capacity to handle 100 m tonnes a year-Ajeya Kallam
  • CONCOR N-W Region's awards function in Ahmedabad today
  • From 'Own Your Wagon', Rlys now comes out with own your rake!
  • AEPC in grip of that sinking feeling!
  • Govt allows duty-free export of 55 lakh bales of cotton
  • Seminar on 'Indo-Polish trade' today

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
  • Penske opens warehouse in Brazil for Whirlpool
    Penske Logistics has opened a 11,000 sqm warehouse in Manaus (Brazil) for its customer white ware manufacturer Whirlpool. Penske Logistics Brazil will store and ship Whirlpool bran...
  • Rhenus expanding in Asia
    Rhenus AG & Co. KG recently signed an agreement with the Pro-Log Group, based in Asia, to acquire a majority shareholding in the group. The move enables Rhenus to further conso...
  • GM Europe prolongs partnership with Chep
    General Motors Europe (GM Europe) has chosen Chep, one of the world's leading pallet and plastic container pooling specialists, to be its service provider once again. The latest co...
  • Port of Hamburg: throughput rising
    The port of Hamburg reported that its seafreight handling activities are increasing, thanks to the upsurge in global trade. The port's interim throughput jumped by 8.1% auf 58.6 mi...
  • Grup TCB expands infrastructure at its terminal in Turkey
    Grup TCB has acquired a new mobile harbour crane to expand its infrastructure at its TCEEGE terminal in Turkey. This brings the total number of mobile harbour cranes at this termin...
  • Vietnam's largest container seaport opens second phase
    Tan Cang-Cai Mep, Vietnam's largest container seaport, will inaugurate its second phase later this year; allowing it to receive ships with a loading capacity of up to 110,000 t. T...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Harland & Wolff wins order for offshore wind farm platforms
  • GL issues first EEDI certificate
  • Former manager gets prison term for dumping dredge spoil from barges

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • SMM 2010: U-turn on reflagging not enough to rescue KG funds
    Move to drop requirement in exchange for extension of tonnage tax regime not enough to save struggling KG system
  • German owners learn true value of training
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Greek owners start to regroup
  • Caiano set to buy Green Reefers
    Kristian Eidesvik group to proceed with mandatory offer after taking controlling...
  • Green Reefers could become takeover target
  • Socatra sells tanker at premium price of $30m
    Deal on subjects at reported value $2m above brokers' estimates
  • Newlead's turnaround on track to bear fruit
  • Handysizes in demand with medium size gas carriers fully booked
    Charterers fix handysizes for shipments of ammonia out of the Middle East
  • Rates rise, but earnings still under a cloud

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Lyttelton is rattled but open
    LYTTELTON'S tremor-rocked port in New Zealand returned to a full day's operation today, but infrastructure damage in the region will continue to affect deliveries to and from its facilities
  • OceanFreight cuts losses
    OCEANFREIGHT, the Athens drybulk and tanker shipping operator, has pledged to forge ahead in renewing its fleet despite second-quarter net losses
  • Indian commandos foil pirates
    INDIA'S navy said today commandos from its destroyer Satish have seen off Somalian pirates who were closing in on a dozen merchant ships off Somalia in the Gulf of Aden
  • Pirates strike off Indonesia
    PIRATES have reportedly attacked a Japanese chemical tanker off Indonesia
  • Transneft cites pipeline pledge
    FUNDING has been agreed for a $4.5Bn trunkline that will join the main Russian pipeline system delivering to tankers at Primorsk, on the Gulf of Finland, Transneft said
  • Guido Grimaldi dies at 93
    GUIDO Grimaldi, founder and chairman of Grimaldi Group, has died in Italy at age 93
  • An icy waiting game in Arctic
    ICEBREAKER Henry Larsen is standing by today to aid the grounded tanker Nanny while it waits a sister ship to arrive, the Canadian Coast Guard said

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Inventory's Guessing Game
  • Do-It-Yourself Inventory Improvement
  • For EU, P&I Clubs Are a Matter of Trust
  • Shipping's Risky Business
  • The Future of Box Futures
  • LA Wins on Trucks
  • Intermodal Drives Railcar Orders
  • A Restart at Con-way Freight
  • A Cure for What Ails Alameda Corridor?
  • For U.S. Ports, Recovery Is a Mixed Box
  • If You Build It... Stacking Up Hopes in the Heartland
  • Revisiting COGSA vs. Carmack
  • Stacking Forecasts
  • Canada's Ports Look to U.S.
  • Columbia Coastal Ends Boston run
  • Trade, Transport Bills Hang in the Balance

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Lyttelton survives massive 'quake
  • US plans Iraqi trade mission

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Shipping crisis sparked by greed
    Eye-watering rates lured investors to splash cash triggering turmoil, says seasoned trouble shooter.
  • Green Reefers falls on low buyout offer
    Kristian Eidesvik makes minority shareholders in Oslo listed reefer operator an offer they will find easy to refuse.
  • Tallink numbers on the up
    Estonian ferry player posts fourth quarter growth in passenger and cargo traffic.
  • Indian ship evades pirates
    Great Eastern bulker Jag Ratan and 11 other ships 'saved' from Gulf of Aden attack by Indian Navy.
  • Hellenic 'evaluating market'
    Fotini Karamanlis-led Greek mulling newbuilding or second-hand deals as it lets Chinese kamsarmax option go.
  • Bulker crewman hospitalised
    Bengali engineer taken from Great Wisdom off Russia with severe prostatitis.
  • Turkey makes it five
    UN-backed ship scrapping convention still some way from reaching the 15 signatories needed to enter into force.
  • Athenian books VLCCs at HHI
    Minos Kyriakou-led Greek to take up to three VLCCs at Korean yard in splurge of up to $320m.
  • Grimaldi founder Guido dies
    "Far-sighted, modern businessman" who started with one liberty ship dies aged 92 in Italy.
  • PNSC's annual profit plunges
    Revenues also down at Pakistan state shipowner after it scrapped older vessels.
  • Volgotanker claim kicked out
    Court dismisses $200m compensation case against Russian owner over oil spill from Volgoneft-139 in 2007.
  • Long lay-offs at Turku
    STX Finland chief Juha Heikinheimo warns of delay in re-employing shipyard workers if new orders are won.
  • Hellenic down on rate slide
    Fotini Karamanlis-led Greek bulker owner sees profit fall in first half but eyes rate stabilisation.
  • Worker overcome by fumes
    Probe begins into Perkins Shipping employee's exposure to toxic chemical in Australia.
  • Network Chartering reveals loss
    Bankrupt Norwegian tanker broker lost nearly $63m in 2009 as chemical markets crashed.
  • Greek fined in 'magic pipe' case
    Lengthy jail term avoided as chief engineer of Transmar bulker hit with probation period and fine.
  • Seadrill in Brazil spin-off?
    Barclays Capital says such a move could smooth John Fredriksen driller's move into South America.
  • Four more Vinashin arrests
    Former directors held in financial probe after ex-chairman Pham Thanh Binh "confesses."
  • Losinjplov making more money
    Croatian ro-ro owner enjoys strong second quarter, erasing loss in first three months.
  • Crew hurt in life boat drill
    Two men taken to hospital after crank fails during exercise on Finnish ro-pax.
  • Pirates rob Japanese tanker
    Focus switches to waters off Indonesia as Chemroad Luna attacked after recent piracy surge off Malaysia.
  • Ferry and yacht collide
    USCG reports no serious injuries after Carteret involved in clash off North Carolina.
  • Drunk master gets a month
    Ukrainian captain sentenced to jail in Sweden over Flinterforest grounding.
  • PPL stake sale re-jigged
    Baker Technology makes key amendments to deal to sell PPL Shipyard stake to China's Yangzijiang.
  • New Western wins double
    Bangladesh shipbuilder to deliver two coastal tankers to Bangladesh Petroleum Corp.
  • Van Oord wins Aussie deal
    Dutch dredging outfit secures work on new Cape Lambert Port facility in Western Australia.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Naval units to become civilian workboats
    The Turku-based shipping company Rederi Ab Fakir has bought two surplus units from the Finnish navy. The company has acquired the transport ferries Kampela 1 and Kala 4, which
  • New plan for another ferry service to Norway
    The former head of Sams'-Linien, Valter Merrild-Hansen is the frontman in yet another initiative to open a ferry service between Denmark and Norway. 'Color Line have moved their

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
  • Viswa Lab illustrates disconnect between price and quality
    'Best' quality fuels should be worth over $100 per tonne more than those with a low 'True Worth Index'.
  • Small price gains in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Bunkers trading higher even as crude oil futures show signs of easing.
  • Fujairah IFO prices firming
    Tight barge schedules in Middle East hub.
  • Martek develops system to measure funnel smoke
    Measuring density of funnel smoke could help shipowners defend themselves against claims.
  • New team member for Turkish supplier
    Laura Toplar has joined CYE Petrol as a bunker trader.
  • New Managing Director at Global Risk Management
    Christensen will head GRM's offices and work on strategy and business plans.
  • Clouds spoil voyage for world's biggest solar vessel
    Vessel aiming to sail around the world using solar power forced to stop to recharge batteries during maiden voyage.
  • Week opens with bunker prices mostly firm
    Singapore market sees lacklustre demand.
  • Iran holding fuel oil stocks at sea
    Western sanctions facing buyers with 'financing difficulties'.
  • Japan bunker market more competitive
    Price differential between Japan and Singapore bunker market narrows as Japanese players seek to attract buyers.
  • Barge operator swings to a loss
    Set to raise $100 million to reduce outstanding debts.
  • Shipping firm to further lower fuel surcharge
    Attributes reduction to lower bunker prices and company's fuel conservation and fleet optimisation.

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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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