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November 14, 2000
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Lines seek rate hikes on back of robust box trade
    [SINGAPORE] Another round of rate hikes and surcharges has been announced by the world's container shipping carriers eager to tap the strong container trade in order to offset rising bunker oil prices and operating costs.
  • Explosives used in attempt to free grounded ship
  • Asian officials meet in KL to discuss piracy
  • Derbyshire's dead crew cleared of blame
  • Cammell Laird to build 2 cruise ships
Air and Land Transport
  • Virgin Atlantic to buy Boeing 747s turned down by Alitalia
    [SEATTLE] The Boeing Co scored a hattrick of sorts in its commercial airplane division, with Virgin Airlines spurning rival Airbus Industrie's proposed A3XX in favour of five 747-400s that were ordered but later dropped by another airline, Italy's Alitalia.
  • Rival consortiums to raise bids for stake in Greek aerospace firm
  • New cargo airline to be set up in East Africa
  • Frankfurt airport handles record cargo
  • FedEx in talks to buy trucking company
  • CAL raises financial forecast for 2000
Features
  • Simulators can help settle maritime disputes
    MOST if not all maritime countries have at their disposal navigation simulators of some form or other.

  • Shipping Timesweb site
    Shipping News
    • Lines seek rate hikes on back of robust box trade
      [SINGAPORE] Another round of rate hikes and surcharges has been announced by the world's container shipping carriers eager to tap the strong container trade in order to offset rising bunker oil prices and operating costs.
    • Explosives used in attempt to free grounded ship
    • Asian officials meet in KL to discuss piracy
    • Derbyshire's dead crew cleared of blame
    • Cammell Laird to build 2 cruise ships
    Air and Land Transport
    • Virgin Atlantic to buy Boeing 747s turned down by Alitalia
      [SEATTLE] The Boeing Co scored a hattrick of sorts in its commercial airplane division, with Virgin Airlines spurning rival Airbus Industrie's proposed A3XX in favour of five 747-400s that were ordered but later dropped by another airline, Italy's Alitalia.
    • Rival consortiums to raise bids for stake in Greek aerospace firm
    • New cargo airline to be set up in East Africa
    • Frankfurt airport handles record cargo
    • FedEx in talks to buy trucking company
    • CAL raises financial forecast for 2000
    Features
  • Simulators can help settle maritime disputes
    MOST if not all maritime countries have at their disposal navigation simulators of some form or other.

  • Shipping Timesweb site
    Shipping News
    • Lines seek rate hikes on back of robust box trade
      [SINGAPORE] Another round of rate hikes and surcharges has been announced by the world's container shipping carriers eager to tap the strong container trade in order to offset rising bunker oil prices and operating costs.
    • Explosives used in attempt to free grounded ship
    • Asian officials meet in KL to discuss piracy
    • Derbyshire's dead crew cleared of blame
    • Cammell Laird to build 2 cruise ships
    Air and Land Transport
    • Virgin Atlantic to buy Boeing 747s turned down by Alitalia
      [SEATTLE] The Boeing Co scored a hattrick of sorts in its commercial airplane division, with Virgin Airlines spurning rival Airbus Industrie's proposed A3XX in favour of five 747-400s that were ordered but later dropped by another airline, Italy's Alitalia.
    • Rival consortiums to raise bids for stake in Greek aerospace firm
    • New cargo airline to be set up in East Africa
    • Frankfurt airport handles record cargo
    • FedEx in talks to buy trucking company
    • CAL raises financial forecast for 2000
    Features
  • Simulators can help settle maritime disputes
    MOST if not all maritime countries have at their disposal navigation simulators of some form or other.

  • The Journal of Commerceweb site
    • Smith resigns as CEO of Fritz; Napier named president and COO
      Raymond L. Smith will leave the company Nov. 17 and.Fritz chairman Lynn C. Fritz will resume the chief executive's position. Graham R.F. Napier, chief operating officer, will become president.
    • CN takes equity stake in FreightWise
      Canadian National Railway Co. said that it has taken a minority investment stake in FreightWise Inc., a neutral, multi-modal Internet marketplace for buyers and sellers of transportation.
    • Cosco buys OOCL management system
      China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co. will be allowed full use of the Integrated Regional Information System (IRIS) developed by Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. The deal involves a one-time license payment, but no royalties.
    • Europe's freight railroads not dead yet
      The trucking industry still far from declaring victory in its bid to derail the railroads.
    • FESCO, Great Western open joint U.S.-China service
    • FedEx acquires American Freightways LTL carrier
    • Stolt founder steps down as CEO
    • Bulk Transpo: Coal consumption to rise by 2010
    • Alabama slates $100 million in port improvements
    • Rickmers-Linie forms new U.S.-based company
    • Borrone 2000 recipient of 'Connie Award'
    • Compromise clears path for major new Berlin airport
    • Deutsche Post starts U.S. roadshow
    • Air France, Delta target Air India privatizatione

    Sched Netweb site
    • Cosco inks software tech agreement with OOCL
    • Hanjin improves profits in Q3
    • USWC favours 40-footers
    • WorldbidBahamas.com launches world bid
    • PTP sets handling record
    • Small is beautiful for CAAC
    • Airbus puts Sbai on sales
    • It's all go for Emery in Redwood and Toronto
    • Pacer International moving forward in freight industry

    Cargowebweb site
    NOVEMBER 13, 2000
    • Air France and Delta want Air-India
    • End of UN embargo on rail transit through Yugoslavia
    • Railtrack profits down 31 percent
    • Visbeen buys Dutch vegetable transport company
    • Net growth Emons Transportation

    Exim Indiaweb site
    • SCI poised to acquire used ships
    • IMISC records double-digit growth in all financial categories
    • PSA Corporation, APL achieve top vessel rate again
    • Contship Containerlines makes 'Purr-Fect' delivery
    • MOL logistics companies renamed
    • Maersk Sealand docks with Balboa
    • Hanjin takes delivery of post-panamax vessel
    • Zanzibar spends $ 0.79 million on free port
    • Dubai Ports Authority signs contract to manage Djibouti Port for 20 years
    • Ports now drawing big business
    • Houston port eyes tariff increases
    • Qianwan Port becomes China's major oil importing base
    • Work on Pusan New Port wins approval
    • P&O Nedlloyd poised to enter pact with terminal at Port of Pusan
    • Pelepas port wins tenant for its free zone area
    • China Shipping Group plans massive expansion
    • Germany's stevedores join forces
    • Maersk Sealand starts weekly China-USWC run
    • Six lines in joint tracking system
    • NOL man voted 'Maritime Man of the Year'
    • Certificate for Hanjin
    • Police guard Montreal convoys as drivers' strike goes on
    • P&O and Jacobs holdings to develop ro-ro terminal at Shell Haven
    • MOL makes navigation easier
    • Indian Ocean states propose union for seafarers
    • Trade Ship, Inc. announces release of latest SeaLiner system
    • ICS elects new heads
    • Cosco wants to become FEFC conference member
    • CEGAT rejects plea to quash dumping duty on NTCF
    • Concor's Cossipore ICD commissioned
    • Seafood exporters put up good show
    • Ficci task force to study impact of imports from China
    • Tirupur exporters form panel to promote knitwear brand
    • Bound rate on DAP may be hiked to 30 pc
    • Tunisian team coming to foster trade ties
    • COOIT puts winter oilseeds output at 11 mt
    • Express Transport clears 42 import boxes at ICD-Dashrath
    • CII survey sees modest rise in output, optimism among exporters
    • Many Indian cos to take part in Nurnberg fairs
    • Govt to waive turnover stipulation for gem & jewellery EOUs
    • Inflation rate up
    • Ministry okays in-principle privatisation of Exim Bank
    • Income from addl quota sugar sale 'not taxable'
    • Govt working out economy revival formula
    • Forex reserves down by $ 10 million to $ 34,851 million
    • CII plans Metcomp 2000
    • Concor's ICD-Nagpur celebrates 'Customer Day'
    • Exim Management Instt. annual event on Nov. 17

    The Bunker Bulletinweb site
    NOVEMBER 13, 2000
    • Rotterdam bunker market outlook
    • South Europe bunker market outlook
    • Market outlook: Singapore bunker market at broadly steady levels
    • Oil prices firm, but the worst might be over
    • MDO and MGO up in Brazil
    • Brazilian oil workers call off strike after Petrobras offer
    • OPEC president blames market volatility on tanker shortage
    • Tanker freight rates rise in response to high bunker prices
    • New MD chosen for Intertanko
    • Oiltrade to start physical supply in Turkey
    • Oil prices stay firm on pre-emptive OPEC decision
    • Augusta price indications

    International Transport Journalweb site
    NOVEMBER 13, 2000
    • Ayton Cross arrives to boost Wijsmuller Marine's Tees fleet
    • Virgin Atlantic to add five more Boeing 747S to its fleet
    • Half-year cargo revenues rise to '292 million
    • Kalmar wins trailer train contract from the Port of Jamaica
    • Direct air cargo service to Ndola.

    World Wide Shipperweb site
    NOVEMBER 13, 2000
    • Port of Grays Harbor posts increased rail cargo volumes
    • Two companies set partnership as terminal operator of Port of NY-NJ
    • Coast Guard plans vessel safety checks prior to opening of Dungeness crab fishery
    • Panama declares outstanding safety record for first nine months
    • Canadian railroad stop trains for two minutes in honor of veterans

    Lloyd's Listweb site
    • Crew firms tap Chinese market
      ONE of Britain's top crew management companies has teamed up with a leading shipping consultancy, in a new joint venture aimed at bringing hundreds of Chinese seafarers on to the European market.
    • Opec confirms oil output ceiling
      OPEC yesterday ratified an agreement not to increase oil production any further this year as the cartel confirmed that Venezuelan oil minister Ali Rodriguez, a former Marxist guerilla, would become its next secretary-general. After four increases in output so far this year, Opec argued that it was already in danger of over-supplying the market and predicted that prices would soon fall from above $30 per barrel to its target range of $22-$28.
    • Philippines crude oil transportation contract sealed with Pilipinas Shell
      THE state-owned Philippine National Oil Company Shipping and Transport Corp has sealed a Peso60m ($1.2m) contract with Pilipinas Shell Corporation, writes Alec Almazan, Manila.
    • Stolt a step closer to breaking up
      The Stolt-Nielsen group moved a step closer to becoming three stand-alone businesses when the leading chemical tanker operator unveiled its second share restructuring exercise within the space of a year.
    • Sea Containers rejig
      SEA Containers is reorganising its ferry business to address declining profits and withdrawing from port operations, the company disclosed yesterday when reporting a big profit increase.
    • Amec yard workers balloted on 'pay cuts'
      WORKERS at the Amec offshore yard on Tyneside are considering strike action after claiming their pay has been cut by around 25%.
    • Riders of the lost ark return from ocean ordeal
      A modern-day Noah's Ark docked in South Africa yesterday, bringing 22 giraffes and three rhinos home after 40 days' fruitless sailing around Africa.
    • TyCom confirms options for Keppel cableships
      TYCOM has confirmed options for four cablelaying and repair ships worth a total of S$280m (US$160m) at Singapore's Keppel Hitachi Zosen.

    Fairplayweb site
    NOVEMBER 13, 2000
    • Greenpeace activists occupy bulker
    • Stricken bulker adrift off Australia
    • Ievoli Sun pollution decreasing
    • Mexico, Singapore sign plan pact
    • Vancouver sued over costs
    • Philippines acts on disputes mess
    • Crewman lost in ferry speed trials
    • Chávez calls on Customs men to quit
    • Enoc targets bunkering role
    • Poisonous spiders found in grapes
    • UAE implements PSC
    • Iran to privatise NITC
    • Ferry and tug collide in Channel
    • Norway braced for oil strike
    • PTP on feeder addition roll
    • Reef blown up but Bunga won't budge
    • Chiquita quits Costa Rica contracts
    • Stowaways adopt tough tactics
    • Nigeria suspends port contracts

    Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
    • L’UPTR menace de passer à nouveau à l’action
      Le conseil des ministres a approuvé vendredi dernier un avant-projet de loi relatif aux Code des taxes assimilées aux impôts sur les revenus. Préparé par le ministre Reynders (Finances), ce texte entre dans le contexte de l’”accord du 14 septembre” signé entre autres avec les associations de transporteurs routiers Febetra et SAV. L’UPTR, qui continue à juger cet accord trop vague, dit que les résultats de la réunion de ce mardi avec le Premier ministre devront s’avérer concrets; de nouvelles actions sont programmées au cas où tel ne serait pas le cas.
    • La navigation citernière fluviale s’apprête à traverser une période agitée
      La tendance à la baisse des frets dans le transport de produits liquides par la navigation intérieure ne pourra être infléchie qu’à condition de s’attaquer à la surcapacité dans le secteur. De plus en plus de citerniers à double coque font leur apparition sur le marché, alors que la consommation de pétrole et la demande de capacité de transport ne cesse de diminuer. “La flotte citernière internationale doit être adaptée à la baisse des volumes de transport”, a déclaré l’armateur allemand Hubert Petzelt, qui préside le groupe de travail “Navigation Citernière” de l’UINF, lors d’un atelier du deuxième congrès économique de la Commission centrale de la Navigation sur le Rhin, qui s’est tenu à Liège la semaine dernière.
    • Cobelfret Ferries entend poursuivre une stratégie de diversification
      L’armement belge Cobelfret Ferries a mis en service le roulier “Victorine”, dont c’était le baptême (1) vendredi dernier à Zeebrugge, qu’il aligne maintenant dans son service vers son terminal de Purfleet. C’est le dernier des 6 rouliers de 9.729 t.dw qui furent commandés au constructeur japonais Kawasaki Heavy Industries. L’armement exploite ainsi une flotte de 13 rouliers dont un affrété. Pour l’instant il n’y a pas d’autres projets de commandes de navires rouliers. “S’il s’avère que nous avons besoin de tonnage supplémentaire, nous penserons à vous”, devait déclarer Christian Cigrang, administrateur du groupe à l’adresse des représentants du chantier naval japonais, au cours du déjeuner qui suivit la manifestation. “Zeebrugge reste notre port principal. Au cours des dix dernières années les volumes ont considérablement augmenté et pour l’instant nous nous efforçons de privilégier l’amélioration de la qualité de nos services”, a-t-il dit.
    • Team Lines a confiance dans la fonction feeder d’Anvers
      La société de feedering allemande Team Lines est depuis août 1999 également active à Anvers. Le temps est dès lors venu pour le management de dresser le bilan et de révéler les projets d’avenir. Cela a été fait à l’occasion d’une visite rendue à Anvers où l’armement a la ferme intention de promouvoir entièrement la fonction de feedering.

    Marine Linkweb site
    NOVEMBER 13, 2000
    Maritime Contract News
    • Keppel Hitachi Zosen Garners $161 Million Contract
    Breaking News
    • Keppel Fels Hopes To Grab Hold Of Europe's Offshore Market
    • Estonian Ferry Collides With Dutch Tug
    • N.Y. Bound Tanker Denied Access
    • Ievoil Sun Disaster Reveals No Direct Hit

    Marine Linkweb site
    NOVEMBER 13, 2000
    Maritime Contract News
    • Keppel Hitachi Zosen Garners $161 Million Contract
    Breaking News
    • Keppel Fels Hopes To Grab Hold Of Europe's Offshore Market
    • Estonian Ferry Collides With Dutch Tug
    • N.Y. Bound Tanker Denied Access
    • Ievoil Sun Disaster Reveals No Direct Hit

    TradeWindsweb site
    • Korean yards to suffer profit decline
      Daewoo Securities say Korean shipbuilders will see a significant decline in sales profits despite their massive order intakes.
    • MISC ship refloated from Great Barrier Reef
      A twelve-day salvage operation has finally managed to refloat the grounded container vessel Bunga Teratai Satu.
    • Premuda linked to Greek oil spill
      Greek officials have pointed the finger at Stefano Rosina's Premuda over a pollution incident near Athens.
    • Korea hits back over yard subsidies
      South Korean shipbuilders believe hidden agenda of German yards driving EC tanker and containership pricing probe.
    • Chemikalien Seetransport orders from Korea
      The German shipowner faces quite a long wait for its new products/chemical tankers, but the late delivery dates may have knocked the price down.
    • Ferry profits down at Sea Containers
      Strikes and fuel protests in Europe have hit ferry earnings at Bermuda-based transport and leisure group Sea Containers, but other divisions compensated.
    • Precious halves losses
      Thailand's Precious Shipping is heading in the right direction following its debt reorganisation, but remains plagued by currency losses.
    • Keppel clinches TyCom cable ship orders
      The Singapore yard has followed up its earlier success in the cable ship market and secured more orders from the US operator.
    • Ferry holed in English Channel
      The Estonian ro-ro ferry Neptunia has limped into a French port following a collision with a Dutch tug.
    • Dominant dollar drags down ICTSI
      Philippines port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc is still taking big hits from currency depreciation.

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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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