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November 8, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Malacca Strait littoral states urged to fight piracy
    THE international piracy watchdog has expressed its concern about the situation in the Malacca Strait and called on the littoral states of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to allocate the resources required to counter piracy in the area.
  • Call for new probe amid US reports of explosion
  • Bygone era of Queen Mary set to return
  • PSA breaks 200 boxes an hour rate for 8th time
  • Foreign toxic waste dumped in Bombay port: Greenpeace
Air and Land Transport
  • Beijing to focus on developing feeder market
    [ZHUHAI] China expects a tenth of all passengers flying in the country in 2005 will be on flights connecting to major airports, such as Beijing and Shanghai. That is 10 million flying on so-called feeder routes a year.
  • Two China firms to build A320 wings in 7 years
  • Number of direct international flights set to soar
  • New planes to increase cargo revenue, says Dragonair
Features
  • Costly mountains of steel
    FROM the marshlands of New Jersey, not far from the container terminals of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a new range of mountains is pushing into the sky.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Malacca Strait littoral states urged to fight piracy
    THE international piracy watchdog has expressed its concern about the situation in the Malacca Strait and called on the littoral states of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to allocate the resources required to counter piracy in the area.
  • Call for new probe amid US reports of explosion
  • Bygone era of Queen Mary set to return
  • PSA breaks 200 boxes an hour rate for 8th time
  • Foreign toxic waste dumped in Bombay port: Greenpeace
Air and Land Transport
  • Beijing to focus on developing feeder market
    [ZHUHAI] China expects a tenth of all passengers flying in the country in 2005 will be on flights connecting to major airports, such as Beijing and Shanghai. That is 10 million flying on so-called feeder routes a year.
  • Two China firms to build A320 wings in 7 years
  • Number of direct international flights set to soar
  • New planes to increase cargo revenue, says Dragonair
Features
  • Costly mountains of steel
    FROM the marshlands of New Jersey, not far from the container terminals of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a new range of mountains is pushing into the sky.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Malacca Strait littoral states urged to fight piracy
    THE international piracy watchdog has expressed its concern about the situation in the Malacca Strait and called on the littoral states of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to allocate the resources required to counter piracy in the area.
  • Call for new probe amid US reports of explosion
  • Bygone era of Queen Mary set to return
  • PSA breaks 200 boxes an hour rate for 8th time
  • Foreign toxic waste dumped in Bombay port: Greenpeace
Air and Land Transport
  • Beijing to focus on developing feeder market
    [ZHUHAI] China expects a tenth of all passengers flying in the country in 2005 will be on flights connecting to major airports, such as Beijing and Shanghai. That is 10 million flying on so-called feeder routes a year.
  • Two China firms to build A320 wings in 7 years
  • Number of direct international flights set to soar
  • New planes to increase cargo revenue, says Dragonair
Features
  • Costly mountains of steel
    FROM the marshlands of New Jersey, not far from the container terminals of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a new range of mountains is pushing into the sky.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Germany's top stevedores may form partnership
    The country's top stevedores, which serve the key seaports of Hamburg, Bremen and Bremerhaven, are drawing up plans for greater cooperation that would aim to make the ports more attractive to carriers and shippers.
  • Korean logistics provider defaults on payment, goes into receivership
    Korea Express Co., one of the country's largest transportation and logistics companies, applied for court receivership when it couldn't pay some 18 billion won ($15.8 million) in notes and checks that fell due.
  • Customs can't stay out of court
    Non-traditional action by Customs has helped nab violators.
  • ClearCross-Atrion merger will strengthen company's regulatory spread, AMR says
  • China seeks overseas expertise to boost logistics
  • Hutchison expands British site, rebuffs EU complaint on ECT
  • Dragonair to acquire two 747-300 freighters
  • Brazilian oil company fined $3.6 million for oil spill
  • Airbus: China needs 1,600 planes

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Pacific in Dalian
  • Conference roundup
  • CSX Lines introduces new Hawaii service
  • TMM Puebla puts Gulf-Premier service to sea
  • ICS elects new president and vice president
  • Hanjin takes delivery of post-panamax vessel
  • NOL man voted `Maritime Man of the Year'
  • Dragonair boosts freight capacity
  • Golden Emery link to North America for Philippines
  • UPS chooses MD-11 as new freighter

Cargowebweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2000
  • British levy on freight traffic
  • Six lines in joint tracking system
  • Expansion China Shipping Group
  • Northwest avoid antitrust case
  • ICF operating block trains Montenegro

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI reduces stake in LNG subsidiary
  • Delmas CEO Yves Perrin visits India - Reaffirming its commitment to Indian trade
  • Handicrafts production, export targets fixed
  • Many Indian firms to display wares in Frankfurt fair
  • Govt notifies changes in drug import norms
  • S-E Rly offers new discount scheme
  • Rana may seek duty-free Australian wool
  • CM exhorts exporters to moot ST, octroi alternatives
  • Virtual trade in tea futures likely soon
  • NMPT ships its largest furnace oil consignment
  • KPT introduces scheme for berth reservation
  • Six-player cap on NH bids lifted
  • 10 pc oil import duty hike awaits Cabinet approval
  • Southern small spinners seek duty-free cotton imports
  • Auto MNCs may have to maintain royalty-export earnings balance
  • India, Ireland pact
  • Sinha to meet bank chiefs on Nov. 14
  • PDEXCIL welcomes new textile policy
  • Dronagiri SEZ to be sans labour laws

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2000
  • Mexican price update
  • Steady to soft prices in South Europe and Africa
  • Some congestion seen in major North European bunker markets
  • Another small spill in Brazil
  • Argentinean market update (2)
  • Argentinean market update
  • South Korean refineries increase production
  • Nigerian export cut offsets bearish crude oil trend
  • Singapore bunkers rebound after Monday's big fall
  • Telemarine launches massive tanker website - Tankerworld.com

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2000
  • PSA and APL: vessel rate exceeding 200 containers/h for 2nd time in 2000
  • Short sea shipping - shippers need service performance indicators
  • New customer for Balboa container terminal
  • Mayne Nickless divests UK express businesses

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2000
  • NYK goes to Chantiers for newbuilding for Crystal
    Crystal Cruises' parent company, NYK, has signed a letter of intent with French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique for the construction of a new luxury ship.
  • SembCorp Engineering clinches contracts worth $115 million
    Singapore's Sembawang Marine & Offshore Engineering, the oil and gas division of SembCorp Engineering (SembENG), yesterday said it had been awarded three contracts with a total value of approximately Singapore $200million (about US$115 million).
  • Ievoli Sun sinking increases pressures for unilateral EU maritime action
    The sinking in the English Channel of the Ievoli Sun is increasing pressures for tough, unilateral, action on shipping safety by the European Union.
  • Queen Mary 2 contract signed
    Carnival Corporation's Cunard Line today announced that a contract has been signed with Alstom Chantiers de L'Atlantique shipyard in Saint- Nazaire, France, to build the "grandest and largest passenger vessel ever constructed, Queen Mary 2.
  • Litton selling marine electronics unit
    Litton Marine Systems, which manufactures marine navigation, communication and information systems, products and services under the Sperry, Decca and C. Plath brand names is being sold by Litton Industries, Inc. along with the rest of the company's Advanced Electronics group.

Cargo Info Africa - Freight & Trading Weeklyweb site
  • FTW voted tops again!
  • The honeymoon is over
  • DAL strengthens SA presence
  • Hual's US team confident of growth
  • Shipping lines join forces to set up Internet portal
  • Exporters have a ball
  • Lines deny baf collusion allegation
  • Unishipping adds capacity
  • Cargo Info gives you the lowdown on visas
  • Namibian road group aims to optimise capacity
  • Vintners find French cheaper than local
  • SA port delays slow down vessel turnaround
  • Renfreight links with trade consultancy
  • Zimbabwe customs reorganises
  • Hostesses 'licensed' to provide on-board services
  • Port gives red light to 'ladies of the night'
  • Exporters' finance demands stifle growth
  • Tony Farr chairs new transport company

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Buoyant Frontline eyes New York float
    JOHN Fredriksen's Frontline yesterday accompanied record quarterly profits with plans for a New York Stock Exchange listing and a possible windfall cash payment for shareholders.
  • Masa-Yards set to name new chief executive
    THE long-awaited heir to Martin Saarikangas, whose initials grace the name of Kvaerner Masa-Yards, could be announced this week, writes Rajesh Joshi, Oslo.
  • Kvaerner rides out oil losses
    AN oil and gas loss provision of NKr200m ($21.5m) marred an otherwise solid nine-month performance at Kvaerner, as the group tried to distance itself further from its fellow Norwegian protagonist Aker Maritime.
  • McDermott chairman upbeat despite short term profit warning
    WITH its marine construction division under pressure, New Orleans-based McDermott International has warned that it will be hard pressed to break even in the next two quarters, writes John McLaughlin.
  • Sub to probe Ievoli Sun
    THE first survey of the hull of the sunken chemical tanker, Ievoli Sun, is set to get under way following the expected arrival at the port of Cherbourg today of the British ship Northern Prince with a remotely operated submarine (ROV) on board.
  • The Italian coastguard took on tow yesterday
    The Italian coastguard took on tow yesterday a helmless ship believed to be carrying some 1,200 illegal immigrants which was left adrift in rough seas off the southern coast. Coastguard officials managed to board the ship in a bid to help guide it to port but found that its helm had been dismantled. One of the officials said the atmosphere aboard the ship, called the Professor Kolesnikov, was relatively calm. He said many of the migrants aboard the ship, which was about a mile off the coast, were women and children. One of the coastguard officials who managed to board the ship was Gianluca Piscardi, the same sailor who helped rescue a crew-less ship carrying 462 illegal immigrants last month.
  • Hyundai Merchant will not bail out group firm
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine officials have confirmed that they do not wish to be dragged down by their sinking affiliate Hyundai Engineering & Construction. Nor do they intend to throw the foundering company a lifeline that would endanger themselves.
  • Danube lines' debts written off
    Romania's government decided yesterday to write off the debts owed to the state by Danube shipowners and port operators hit by trading losses since Nato's air campaign against Serbia last year.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2000
  • More drugs at Port Everglades
  • Montreal port strikers fined
  • Ex-union boss busted in drug ring
  • Algoma's results disappoint
  • Kværner yards still in the red
  • India names transport chief
  • Italy averts refugee tragedy
  • HMM snubs affiliate
  • Manila to re-jig privatisation plan
  • Moller lift for New Mangalore
  • Pilots cry foul over Bunga
  • Frontline Q3 profits leap
  • Pilot blamed for Petrobras spill
  • Long Beach orders 20 cranes
  • TACA rates to rise in January
  • 'Two years needed for smoke alarms'
  • French pile on pollution pressure
  • Seaman killed in tanker explosion
  • Neptune Dorado gets repair extension
  • Fire delays start of Galleon charter
  • US funds Malta's security plans

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Comment assurer le succès du cabotage?
    La première journée de la sixième édition de la conférence short sea “Short sea Europe 2000” organisée cette année à Duisbourg a principalement traité des mesures politiques devant rendre ce mode de transport attractif. A ce niveau, l’exposé de Wolfgang Elsner, responsable Short Sea Shipping and Ports au DG TREN de la Commission européenne, a été particulièrement remarqué. Malgré le fait que la croissance dans le cabotage s’est élevée à 27% sur ces dix dernières années (t/km), on ne peut pas encore parler de succès. La raison principale semble être que le cabotage a toujours une mauvaise image. La seule solution est donc de faire de la promotion. La question est naturellement de savoir ce qu’il faut d’abord: la promotion (poule) ou le bon produit (oeuf)? Mais les nouvelles sont bonnes, grâce au fait notamment que la Commission européenne est en train d’instaurer toute une série de nouvelles initiatives devant éliminer les craintes envers le cabotage.
  • Amiramar entend combiner affrètement et acquisition de tonnage
    “Des trois ports que nous touchons directement avec notre service Anvers est le plus important. Il intervient pour 66% des volumes que nous transportons, contre 4% pour Montoir, soit 2.000 t par mois et 30% pour Rouen où l’on enregistre une progression du trafic ces derniers temps.” Loic Roulier, Chief Operational Officer de l’armement belge Amiramar, qui assure un service régulier en conventionnel/breakbulk à destination de certains ports de la COA, s’est montré résolument confiant en ce qui concerne l’avenir de cette jeune compagnie fondée en juillet 96. Au cours d’une réception donnée pour la clientèle belge à l’occation du 4e anniversaire de la ligne et organisée en collaboration avec l’agent “International Freight Agencies Antwerp”, il nous a laissé entendre que l’intention était d’acquérir un navire, alors que la politique actuelle est axée sur l’affrètement.
  • IFB continue à développer son réseau de main inland hubs
    “Duisbourg, qui est dans les sphères d’influence des ports d’Europe occidentale et du nord de l’Allemagne, au coeur d’une vaste région économique traversée par le Rhin et d’excellentes liaisons ferroviaires, est incontestablement le site idéal pour un main inland hub. Duisbourg sera indéniablement amené à jouer un rôle plus important dans les activités deepsea. Il faut tout mettre en oeuvre pour désenclaver cette location”. C’est ce qu’a déclaré Marc Dubois, general manager d’Inter Ferry Boats (IFB), au cours d’un exposé qu’il a tenu hier à la “6th Short Sea Conference” organisée au port intérieur de Duisbourg, en Allemagne. IFB envisage un quatrième main inland hub en Europe occidentale. Anvers, Duisbourg et Lyon remplissent déjà ce rôle dans le réseau de la compagnie.
  • Diesel: l’incertitude gagne les transporteurs routiers britanniques
    La situation est très confuse à une semaine des actions prévues People’s Fuel Lobby (PFL) afin de protester contre les taxes sur le diesel au Royaume-Uni. Ses dirigeants, qui avaient annoncé des actions dures, disent aujourd’hui que la presse a mal interprété leurs déclarations; une partie de la base pourrait ne pas les écouter; le soutien de l’opinion publique s’estompe; la Road Haulage Association accuse le PFL d’être anti-démocratique; et le gouvernement refusera sans doute toute diminution des taxes mais proposerait des mesures favorisant la restructuration du secteur du transport routier... tout en introduisant une vignette autoroutière (qui serait compensée pour les transporteurs britanniques).

Marine Linkweb site
NOVEMBER 7, 2000
  • Danube Shippers Catch A Break
  • Frontline To Seek NYSE Listing
  • Tanker Repair Completed
  • Remote Minehunting System Passes Critical Test
  • Tanker Sinking Could Expedite New Ship Rules

TradeWindsweb site
  • Coast guard officials face Express Samina charges
    Two coast guard officers have become the latest individuals to be charged in connection with Greece's worst maritime disaster in 35 years.
  • Sanoyas wins Marubeni bulkers
    The Japanese trading house has ordered two handymax bulk carriers for an undisclosed owner.
  • Petrobras faces fine over Tsakos tanker spill
    Environmental authorities in Brazil have fined the state-owned oil major over the Sao Sebastiao oil spill which has hit the local tourist beaches.
  • NYK signs up for new cruiseship
    French yard follows up Queen Mary 2 success with $400m luxury vessel for Crystal Cruises.
  • Keppel Fels confirms Verolme Botlek talks
    The Singapore rig builder and repairer is looking to acquire its Rotterdam rival.
  • Algoma earnings slump
    Algoma Central Corporation, Canada's largest Great Lakes ship operator, saw its profits dip in the nine months to September 30.
  • Record result for Frontline
    John Fredriksen controlled tanker company reports highest ever quarterly income, but warns few deals to buy modern tonnage are now attractive.
  • Tanker market set for five good years
    You ain't seen nothing yet says Frontline as it looks to VLCC rates of more than $100,000 a day.
  • Ievoli Sun inspection due Thursday
    As the political outcry from the chemical tanker sinking off France continues, experts are gathering to examine the wreck.
  • Belship cuts losses
    Norwegian shipowner Belships is experimenting with Bocimar's capesize pooling venture.
  • Acomarit ship in Canada for repairs
    The combination carrier Bear G, which suffered internal leaking en route to New York, will be repaired at Point Tupper, according to ship managers Acomarit.
  • Alstom profits fall
    French industrial group Alstom saw its first half profits fall, but can soon expect a massive boost thanks to the confirmation of its contract to build the Queen Mary 2.
  • Broström turns the tide
    Swedish tanker owner Broström's larger ships are pulling in the dollars, but the company says there is still room for improvement.
  • Shipbuilding dips into red at Kvaerner
    Profits continue to roll in at Norwegian engineering and contruction group Kvaerner, but the shipbuilding arm underperformed in the third quarter.
  • MISC says sorry for reef grounding
    Malaysian International Shipping Corporation has expressed "deep regret" over the grounding of the Bunga Teratai Satu on the Great Barrier Reef.
  • HMM rejects Hyundai Heavy stake sale
    The liner company dismisses calls to sell shareholdings in group subsidiaries to help ease the chaebol's financial crisis.
  • Singapore extends Neptune Dorado deadline
    Polembros Shipping has been given an extra three weeks to rectify deficiencies found aboard its tanker by the US Coast Guard.
  • Profits rocket at Hanjin Shipping
    Third quarter profits at the world's third largest liner operator have increased by almost half compared to the previous three months.
  • Progress files for bankruptcy
    Company chairman, Gunnar Lorents Sorensen, warns the move will result in a further loss of assets for the ill-fated Danish company.
  • Strintzis Lines orders ferries
    Greek ferry operator Strintzis Lines has kicked off its much-talked of new investment programme.
  • Cunard unveils $780m Queen Mary 2
    The world's largest passenger ship will be "an epic", according to Cunard chief executive Larry Pimentel.
  • Tanker market boosts Navion
    Record result allows Statoil controlled shipping company to pay off long term debt.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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