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November 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Germany holds first piracy trial in 400 years
    Ten alleged Somali pirates went on trial in Germany yesterday facing 15 years in prison, but industry players believe that the case would do little to make the waters off the Horn of Africa any safer.
  • Pirates board tanker off Nigeria
    Pirates yesterday attacked a Russian-owned oil tanker off the coast of Nigeria but left the vessel without causing significant damage, the company said.
  • Risk of Al-Qaeda attacks in Strait of Hormuz
    A Japanese oil tanker damaged in July near the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane was attacked by an Al-Qaeda linked group that could carry out more such attacks in the area, according to the US Department of Transport.
  • Researchers drill for secrets under Dead Sea

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk's APMT eyes Asian secondary ports for development
  • TSA forecasts Pacific trade to rise 6 to 9pc in 2011
  • Waterway use would ease traffic jams: Shanghai Shipping Exchange
  • Jiangsu container makers' exports surge 500pc in 10 months
  • Brisbane Port's CEO is dumped by its new private owners
  • Rotterdam Port to offer 3pc recovery rebate in 2011
  • Kuehne + Nagel sets 2011 as China focus year
  • Rising NSW Botany Bay volumes hit by truck congestion
  • Air China installs Boeing's health management system on 737s
  • United Airlines to start Washington to Lagos, Nigeria service
  • ASL Aviation Group completes take-over of Safair

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maritime inspectors learn about 'fourth pillar' at ilo workshop
  • Acquisitions, JVs in shipping sector to pick up in 2011: survey
  • Brisbane port sold to Q-Port Holdings
  • CMA CGM extends Black Pearl service to West Coast of South America
  • Cosco introduces South-East Asia service from Nansha
  • DB SCHENKER Logistics celebrates 40 years in Singapore
  • DHL sharpens focus on rising India-Africa trade
  • Forwarders want China to ban carrier 'discussion pacts
  • Hapag-Lloyd to suspend AES service
  • MAERSK LINE hikes Far East-East Coast South America rate
  • MOL starts Vietnam tugboat business
  • Ningbo box volume up record 31 pc to 11.2 million TEUs
  • Pacific Basin bullish on bulk shipping
  • Qingdao box throughput surpasses 10 m TEUs
  • RCL back in black, registers third quarter profit
  • Rickmers-Linie ships Kirow railway cranes to China
  • Seatech Shipping discharges massive, state-of-art cranes for Krishnapatnam Port
  • Teras BBCsails US flag vessel
  • Tianjin launches direct sea-rail intermodal service to Xian
  • Zim now ranked among Top Ten carriers worldwide in schedule reliability
  • Antwerp Port Authority subsidiary wins People Development Award
  • Canadian Minister visits JN Port
  • CoPT extends concession to main line boxships for another 6 months
  • Marg Karaikal port to handle urea
  • MoS against Plan panel proposal to free 15 pc MbPT land for non-port activity
  • N. European ports register 10.8 pc box volume growth
  • Rathi thanks Vasan for Port Officers' pay revision
  • Direct flights to Manila from March
  • UAE largest trading partner of India-report
  • Doha deadlock prompts nations to consider FTAs

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • DB Schenker marks 50th year of business in Argentina
    The German service provider DB Schenker has been active in Argentina for fifty years and has grown from being a receiving agent for air and ocean freight to one of the leading prov...
  • Cemil Logistics investing in own logistics warehouse in Italy
    The Turkish logistics company Cemil Lojistik has announced that it will open its own facility, which will include a logistics and handling warehouse, in Italy next January. Over an...
  • Leo Global Logistics: batching plant from Thailand to Maldives
    Leo Global Logistics Co. Ltd., a member company of the heavylift cooperation WWPC (Worldwide Project Consortium) in Thailand, successfully delivered nine units of a concrete batchi...
  • ICAO strengthens air cargo security measures
    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has adopted more stringent air cargo security standards, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the overall security of air ...
  • MOL starts Vietnam tugboat business
    The Japanese shipping company MOL recently established a joint tugboat venture with two local companies in Vietnam. The new entity will offer safe, high-quality support services wi...
  • Successful alliance between TFG and Ennshafen
    TFG Transfracht and Ennshafen, an inland port in Austria, recently celebrated their first successful joint business year in Enns. TFG has been working as a logistics firm in the Au...
  • André Toet to leave the Port of Rotterdam authority
    André Toet, who has been chief operating officer (COO) of the Port of Rotterdam authority since January 2008, will resign as of 1January 2011. Toet is leaving because the port's su...
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces winter programme for AES service
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is implementing an extended winter programme for its AES Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES service) and suspending the AES until the expected ma...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Landrieu to put new pressure on Salazar
  • Spanish Treasury using PSC as revenue raiser?
  • Salazar meets with shallow water drillers
  • OSX Brasil buys Vela VLCC's for FPSO conversion
  • Ezra to add four PSV's to fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • TSA member carriers eye new contract program
  • Port of Everett offices moving to new location
  • New Portland Airport system eases flow of holiday baggage
  • Foss Maritime vessels earn environmental honors
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition closes follow-on public offering

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • ICS in bid to take over UK ports clearance
    Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in renewed push to outsource vessel clearance
  • ICS welcomes climate change funding plan
  • ICS warns over UN solutions to emissions
  • ICS calls for reassessment of emissions trading
  • Ridgebury Tankers files revised prospectus
    Further details added of $100m DVB bank loan
  • Harsh market realities dispel IPO chatter
  • Lloyd's settles dispute with ousted arbitrators
    Insurer agrees payment of over £1m to Belinda Bucknall QC and John Reeder QC
  • Ousted salvage arbitrators sue Lloyd's
  • Grand China buys Euronav VLCC
    Second ship for Grand China in four months
  • Greek foray into box market is no mere fad

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Pirates shoot Russian seafarer
    A SEAFARER has been shot in an attack on a Russian product tanker off Nigeria, the ship's owner said today
  • ITF targets UAE owners
    THE ITF today described the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries as "exploitative" in their treatment of seafarers
  • BC natives approve terminal
    AN LNG liquefaction terminal scheme worth $3Bn in British Columbia has moved closer to construction with approval by a native group
  • US LNG export plan grows
    FREEPORT LNG has emerged as the second US terminal to pursue export liquefaction in response to the country's waning import demand
  • Turtle tactics go only so far
    CITADELS for waiting out pirates are today a hot topic in shipping, but the Marshall Islands Registry sounded a few cautionary notes about their use on ships
  • China escorts ship after attack
    CHINA has reportedly sent three warships to protect a Chinese cargo ship after it was attacked by pirates
  • Seychelles-Tanzania link awarded
    ALCATEL-Lucent has been awarded a contract worth more than $30M by Seychelles Cable System to build the Seychelles East Africa System seafloor cable, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Denmark to privatise icebreakers
  • Nigeria force majeure declared
  • Pirates board Frontline tanker
  • Eimskip exceeds forecast
  • Maersk resolves Argos dispute
  • Port surge seen for Brazil
  • India plans cabotage changes
  • India ruling buoys Capesizes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • DOE Loan Backs Natural-Gas Van
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Tops $22.6 Billion
  • Senators Propose Reauthorization of Emissions Law
  • USPS Labor Talks at the Brink
  • Marad to Fund Anti-Invasive Species Program
  • Mumbai Port, Users Clash Over Collision Charges
  • Economists Forecast 2.7 Percent GDP Growth
  • Shippers Face CSA 2010 Uncertainty After Changes
  • European Trade to Grow in 2011, Despite Austerity
  • APL Logistics Starts Cambodia-Vietnam Truck Service
  • Maersk Settles Shipper Suit Over Rates
  • Equipment Suppliers Get Back on Track
  • Looking Beyond Due Diligence
  • A Buyer's, and Seller's, Market
  • Shipping's Uncertainty Principle
  • Digging Deeper on Dumping
  • Commission Weathers Attacks
  • Waterfront Commission Turns Up the Heat
  • Fast Forward to the Peak
  • Trucking's Chemical Reaction
  • Ticket to Ride
  • FDA Goes to the Source - Slowly
  • A 24-Hour Nightmare
  • Transforming Pacific
  • Capacity Constraints, Take Two

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Oversupply situation in China's terminals 'improving'
  • ESC re-opens debate on grey boxes
  • Celtic Tiger: R.I.P.
  • China fights to curb inflation
  • CSAV volume & rates dip post peak

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Euronav confirms VLCC sale
    Brussels-listed owner books $22.1m gain following the departure of a 1990s built tanker.
  • Globus plots Nasdaq pilgrimage
    Greek bulker owner turns to Times Square as it tables six million shares ahead of US listing.
  • Odfjell inks scrap deal
    Chemical carrier heads to beaches of Bangladesh as Norwegian owner continues to clear out tonnage, brokers say.
  • Chemoil eyes Oceanconnect
    Singapore-listed bunker supplier says Michael Bandy will relinquish top seat upon acquisition of US energy trader.
  • CSDC flexes newbuild muscles
    Chinese giant adds to big bulker orderbook with capesize quartet at Shanghai Jiangnan.
  • GTB Invest cuts Iranian anchor
    Jan Haakon Pettersen-led containership owner looks to shed Iranian assets as it chases cash for acquisitions.
  • Jensen 'alarmed' at pirate threat
    Frontline Management CEO Jens Martin Jensen relieved after 'very long night' as pirates board Front Alfa.
  • Ezra plots PSV push
    Lionel Lee-led offshore owner plans to spend $130m on four new platform supply vessels.
  • TTA chairman Chandratat dies
    Thai bulker owner in mourning following the loss of chairman who reshaped the company.
  • Vallianz lines up $22m cash grab
    Raymond Goh-led offshore owner plans a private placement to pay for new ships.
  • Pirates fail in Frontline hit
    John Fredriksen-owned suezmax Front Alfa attacked by pirates in Gulf of Aden but citadel prevents hijacking.
  • Wagenborg vessel refloated
    Dutch-flagged cargoship Lotus develops leak in forepeak after going aground off Norway.
  • PDZ Holdings makes strong start
    Malaysian containership owner's profit rebounds in first quarter as volumes soar.
  • Euronav sells spot trading VLCC
    Belgian owner said to have sold the Pacific Lagoon with Grand China Tankers touted as a buyer.
  • Gregorio Oca dies
    Chairman of Philippines' biggest seafarers union Amosup passes away a week short of his 84th birthday.
  • Eimskip exceeds its expectations
    Icelandic container line continues comeback with solid profit in first nine months.
  • BC Ferries hammered by costs
    Losses ahead for Canadian owner as second quarter expenses rise and revenues fall.
  • Novoship tanker attacked
    Crewman of Russian's NS Spirit shot and others hurt after armed pirates board tanker off Nigeria.
  • Cosco evades pirates again
    Chinese ship Tai An Kou survives assault as German owner also has second lucky escape in a few days.
  • Struggling Vinashin clears debt plan
    Vietnamese government approves over-stretched shipbuilder's bid to reduce borrowings by 38% by 2013.
  • Sovcomflot in LR1 link with Glencore
    Newly delivered products carrier launches Russian shipowner's joint venture with trader.
  • M Star attackers confirmed
    US authorities say Abullah Azzam Brigades (AAB) was behind the attack on MOL VLCC.
  • TSA aims for $400 box rise
    Group of 14 transatlantic container lines seeking rate hike from Asia to the US as exports grow.
  • Seroja snaps up bulker duo
    Indonesian commodities shipper teams with China's Zhushui Energy to buy Kamsarmaxes.
  • Navy's the colour for Boustead
    Malaysian shipbuilder has large naval contracts to thank in third quarter as delays gnaw at bigger sales.
  • OSX buys Vela VLCC pair
    Brazilian offshore company emerges as buyer of single-hull tankers for conversion into FPSOs.
  • Bulker burns off Manila Bay
    Indonesian-flagged Mara suffers fire in engine room, but no injuries reported.
  • Truck fire hits Scandlines ferry
    Blaze breaks out on car deck of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern at Rostock, Germany.
  • S&P to hit $20bn in 2010
    Sales in the secondhand markets are set to be 60% up on last year, predicts BIMCO analyst.
  • TTA takes Viet port stake
    Thailand's Thoresen Thai Agencies takes a 20% stake in South Vietnam's largest dry cargo port.
  • Energy Searcher cut short
    John Fredriksen drillship looking for new work after Vietnamese opt to pass on charter extension.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • TSA looks for rate increases in spring
  • ESC: Time to reconsider 'gray box' concept
  • MSC updates Mumbai collision situation
  • LAN added five freighters to cargo fleet
  • HTA: Not enough moves for SoCal harbor truckers
  • St. Lawrence Seaway's 2010 grain exports surge
  • MarAd studies Great Lakes U.S.-flag investment
  • APU logistics program mirrors online trend
  • CBP offers Caribbean trade facilitation insights
  • GOP senators qualify earmark ban to support ports
  • Judge refuses to block Philadelphia dredging
  • IHNC lock repairs to affect navigation

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Tärntank reflags tanker to Danish flag
    Tärntank Rederi AB has transferred the Norwegian flagged tanker Tarnbris to Danish flag (DIS). Her new port of registry is Skagen. Next spring the sister vessel Tarnsjo (ex T'rnsj') will
  • Increasing operating costs for owners
    Vessel operating costs are expected to rise by 3.2 per cent in 2010 and by 3.5 per cent in 2011, according to a survey from the international accountant
  • Spanish warship leaves waters off Somalia
    The Spanish warship Galicia has ended its engagement in EU Navfor Somalia after 82 days of counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin. The warship has

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Bunker markets fall across key hubs
    Suppliers in Durban say deliveries available up to and including December 3-12.
  • Bunker prices soften in Rotterdam
    Good volumes and strong buying interest in Gibraltar.
  • Industry still in shock about 'surprise' ECA sulphur limit
    Lobbying continues to rectify 'monumental mistake' made when IMO agreed on 0.10% as opposed anticipated 0.50% limit in ECAs .
  • 'Genuine need' for green technology
    Recognition for company pioneering fuel saving applications.
  • Lukoil starts deliveries in Romania
    First vessel to be receive product is CMA CGM containership.
  • Week opens with generally firm bunker prices
    Mixed enquiries at key Asian bunker hubs, traders say.
  • Lanka IOC plays role in first bunker ops at Hambantota
    Delivered bunkers alongside Lanka Marine during the port's inauguration, says vice president of sales.
  • Chemoil's Mike Bandy to be replaced by OceanConnect CEO
    Chemoil enters LOI with OceanConnect, set to acquire its marine fuel group.
  • First bunker tanker refuels in Hambantota
    MT Kandy bunkers during the Hambantota port opening on Thursday.
  • Chemoil expands Singapore team
    Senior Credit Analyst will oversee the Asian region.
  • Court orders BP to return seized items
    Items seized from six former employees sued for alleged breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information.
  • Japan preparing for ECA application
    Currently assessing different ECA models, proposal to IMO expected within two years.

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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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