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October 4, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL ships may be called up under US security scheme
    PICTURE this: An American-flagged, Singapore-owned Neptune Orient Lines container ship, sails into the Arabian Sea carrying ammunition and supplies for American troops in its war against terrorist Osama bin Laden.
  • Defence plan in which commercial ships take part
  • EC asked to probe high war risk premiums of shipping lines
Air and Land Transport
  • US task force recommends new airline security measures
    AIRLINES should begin installing stronger cockpit doors within 30 days and pilots, flight attendants and other crew members should get new security training within six months, a Transportation Department task force is recommending.
  • US airlines offer cheaper fares to lure back customers
  • China buys 30 B737 jets worth US$1.65b
  • China Eastern buys stake in airport
  • European airlines hope for EU antitrust waiver
  • Jakarta won't provide guarantee for Garuda
Features
  • Cruise line was floundering even before terrorist attacks
    THE shutdown of Renaissance Cruises last week, the industry's first casualty after the terrorist attacks, could be repeated, industry experts say.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL ships may be called up under US security scheme
    PICTURE this: An American-flagged, Singapore-owned Neptune Orient Lines container ship, sails into the Arabian Sea carrying ammunition and supplies for American troops in its war against terrorist Osama bin Laden.
  • Defence plan in which commercial ships take part
  • EC asked to probe high war risk premiums of shipping lines
Air and Land Transport
  • US task force recommends new airline security measures
    AIRLINES should begin installing stronger cockpit doors within 30 days and pilots, flight attendants and other crew members should get new security training within six months, a Transportation Department task force is recommending.
  • US airlines offer cheaper fares to lure back customers
  • China buys 30 B737 jets worth US$1.65b
  • China Eastern buys stake in airport
  • European airlines hope for EU antitrust waiver
  • Jakarta won't provide guarantee for Garuda
Features
  • Cruise line was floundering even before terrorist attacks
    THE shutdown of Renaissance Cruises last week, the industry's first casualty after the terrorist attacks, could be repeated, industry experts say.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL ships may be called up under US security scheme
    PICTURE this: An American-flagged, Singapore-owned Neptune Orient Lines container ship, sails into the Arabian Sea carrying ammunition and supplies for American troops in its war against terrorist Osama bin Laden.
  • Defence plan in which commercial ships take part
  • EC asked to probe high war risk premiums of shipping lines
Air and Land Transport
  • US task force recommends new airline security measures
    AIRLINES should begin installing stronger cockpit doors within 30 days and pilots, flight attendants and other crew members should get new security training within six months, a Transportation Department task force is recommending.
  • US airlines offer cheaper fares to lure back customers
  • China buys 30 B737 jets worth US$1.65b
  • China Eastern buys stake in airport
  • European airlines hope for EU antitrust waiver
  • Jakarta won't provide guarantee for Garuda
Features
  • Cruise line was floundering even before terrorist attacks
    THE shutdown of Renaissance Cruises last week, the industry's first casualty after the terrorist attacks, could be repeated, industry experts say.

Sched Netweb site
  • Port of Charleston to prepare for larger cranes
  • PSA steps up technology presence in China
  • Lloyd Triestino recieves quality certification
  • Swissair grounds fleet
  • UPS Logistics Group names chief information officer
  • Qingdao's airport ready for expansion

Cargowebweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2001
  • No cargo Swissair and Sabena
  • Tiaca demand for say in security procedures
  • Roadway results down
  • New Ryder facility
  • Evergreen launches 11th P-type vessel
  • Logistics.com party with new customer
  • CP Ships to be included in S&P/TSE 60 index

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Quality recognition for Lloyd Triestino - Initiative for further expansion
  • Hapag-Lloyd makes relief donation
  • CP Ships to open British subsidiary
  • Establishment of K Logistics
  • Iran, Germany launch joint service
  • Contship Containerlines expands gulf agency network
  • Three new vessels added to Green Express
  • Contship Italia clinches $ 9-m deal
  • Ryder Integrated Logistics leads list for 3rd year - Top ten 3PL providers nominated
  • F.S. Mackenzie appoints new agent in Mauritius
  • EU, China head for maritime agreement
  • New dock for Naples
  • NYK signs up with Bolero
  • New container vessel for Maersk Sealand christened Lexa Maersk at Odense Shipyard
  • Hapag-Lloyd chief remains confident of growth
  • PSA steps up tech presence in China
  • Freeport FTZ expands
  • APL advances to 72nd in InformationWeek rankings
  • New intermodal terminal for Sydney
  • Port of New York to go ahead with $ 9.5-bn capital investment
  • Yang Ming logistics unit gears up for major expansion
  • HK eliminates double taxation for shipowners
  • Seahorse Ship Agencies awarded ISO 9002 Certification - One more feather in the cap
  • Pharma firms casting eyes abroad
  • Dumping duty on Chinese tile imports sought
  • Anti-dumping duties imposed on several drug imports
  • More rice export deals may be clinched in Nov.
  • KPT clears P&O Ports terminal project
  • VPT maintains lead in cargo handling
  • Ennore Port to build 7 berths
  • Rlys panel scrutinising Rakesh Mohan report
  • TNT India to offer logistics business in India soon
  • Rlys may offer special discounts for oil, steel traffic
  • $ 1.46 bn surplus in balance of payments in Q1
  • Pharmaceutical industry in favour of new export promotion council
  • India seeks enlarged WTO agenda
  • Govt. closes door on FDI in retail sector
  • Navi Mumbai airport decision this month

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2001
  • Panama market falling, St Eustatius getting tight
  • Heavy congestion in Rotterdam, prices softer
  • Softer prices confirmed in Singapore and Arab Gulf
  • South African markets shed $10 on fuel oil
  • East African market update
  • Saudi posted prices down by $4-11 this week
  • OK avails in West African markets
  • Soft trend continues in quiet Arab Gulf markets
  • Slow demand in Suez
  • Argentinean markets this week

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2001
  • Eva Air reduces Paris-Taipei freight capacity
  • Emirates back at Colombo
  • Record in Brunswick
  • USPS and Lynx offer a new service
  • USF expands in Texas and Florida
  • SAirGroup sells 70% Crossair stake
  • Pukwan: new ferry service
  • Container charter market
  • Emo Trans expands
  • Modern Terminals orders cranes

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2001
  • H&W gets NASSCO contracts
    Harland and Wolff Technical Services Limited, the design engineering consultancy of Harland and Wolff Group PLC, has won further major contracts from the NASSCO shipyard in San Diego.
  • FGH to resume work on Petrodrill rigs
    Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. says that its Friede Goldman Offshore subsidiary has reached an agreement with Petrodrill IV Ltd. and Petrodrill V Ltd. ("Petrodrill") to advance the construction of two Amethyst-class deepwater semisubmsersible drilling rigs.
  • Operators warned of terrorist dangers
    "Ship operators should be aware of the potential for use of the ship as a mechanism of terrorist 'activity and take appropriate safeguards in foreign ports particularly the last foreign port of call," Joseph J. Cox, President of the Chamber of Shipping of America said yesterday

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2001
  • Schnitzer Steel sees rise in fourth quarter earnings
  • Five container shipping lines discuss possibility of new alliance
  • Seattle seminar will look at Automated Identification System technology
  • Port of Kalama set to dedicate new industrial park and bridge
  • Oregonians fill flights to New York to offer show of support to Big Apple

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Charter rate meltdown
    CHARTER rates for large containerships have plummeted over the past week, with no sign of an end to the market collapse. Mediterranean Shipping Co has taken the 2,800 teu 1996-built Norther...
  • Poulides rejects bank guarantees link
    FESTIVAL Cruises said yesterday that it has no knowledge or evidence of the existence of bank guarantees supplied by industrial conglomerate Alstom for the construction of its ships at Chantiers de...
  • RCI delivery delay call hits Alstom shares
    BATTERED shares of Alstom took a further pounding yesterday, losing another 12.3% to E 12.97 ($11.87) after Royal Caribbean International said it may seek to push back some deliveries from European...
  • No further arrests for Renaissance
    TWO Renaissance ships were close to Gibraltar last night but local sources yesterday suggested that there was so far no indication that the vessels would be arrested upon arrival, despite numerous...

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2001
  • Ferry conversion specs released
  • Royal Caribbean confirms yard talks
  • SEC probes cruise stock trading
  • US extends arrival notice time
  • Troubleshooting for propulsion
  • French ammonium nitrate 'deported'
  • Kandla split as P&O wins approval
  • Behind the fall of Renaissance
  • Alstom's Boissier remains confident
  • Piraeus workers defy directors
  • Arcadia goes under the hammer
  • Malaysia trades palm oil for locos
  • Demand for Thai rice surges
  • Izar union reveals strike plan
  • DOT security chief under fire
  • ICCL holding daily security meeting
  • War windfall for Haldia?
  • Feederlink adds another link
  • Argentine U-turn backfires
  • Oilmen discount Alaska LNG scheme
  • Oz routes add war risk surcharge

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2001
  • Customs to discuss security
    New Customs Commissioner Robert Bonner told JoC Online that the agency will host a one-day trade symposium in November.
  • Sept. 11: "Day became night"
    The attacks on the World Trade Center turned lower Manhattan into a war zone, and mobilized New York harbor's personnel.
  • Swissair to maintain freight embargo
    The airline won't accept cargo for now, despite a government bail-out to keep it flying.
  • Sabena declares bankruptcy
    The Belgian carrier became the second casualty among major European carriers following the collapse of Swissair on Tuesday.
  • Mid-East agreement sets war surcharge
  • Galveston wants redo terms of port merger
  • U.S. ports briefed on military action
  • Northwest drops refund guarantees on express services
  • DOT cancels air security announcement
  • Canadian truckers, exporters call for 'perimeter' security
  • Air cargo groups seek common voice
  • CP rail, ships return to NYSE
  • MyCustoms changes name to Open Harbor
  • Mineta will deliver air security plan

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Sabena demande le concordat
    Sabena a demandé un concordat au tribunal de commerce de Bruxelles. La compagnie aérienne entend protéger de la sorte ses activités et les intérêts des créanciers. Le gouvernement a également accordé un crédit de liaison d’un mois à la Sabena, grâce à quoi l’opérateur pourra continuer à voler.
  • Vers une protection temporaire du marché européen du transport routier de marchandises?
    Lors du sommet européen du 19 octobre à Gand, les chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement de l’UE se pencheront sur le rapport publié hier par la Commission européenne et qui fait le point sur les négociations d’adhésion entre l’Union et les candidats-membres en Europe centrale et de l’Est, Chypre et Malte. Dans son rapport, la Commission énumère un certain nombre d’obstacles dans les négociations qui pourraient nécessiter une intervention de l’UE. La concurrence déloyale des transporteurs routiers d’Europe centrale et de l’Est, qui pratiquent le dumping et dont les chauffeurs ne bénéficient pratiquement pas de mesures de protection sociale, en fait assurément partie.
  • SNCF Participations et Modalohr créent une joint-venture pour l’autoroute roulante transalpine
    Une étape importante dans la concrétisation du projet de navettes de ferroutage à travers les Alpes vient d’être franchie. En effet, SNCF et Lohr Industries ont récemment convenu des principes de leur collaboration en vue d’arriver, fin de 2002 début 2003, à un premier service d’autoroute ferroviaire entre Aiton et Orbassano. Ils vont créer la joint-venture CME.
  • L’UE va-t-elle s’attaquer aux primes pour risques de guerre?
    Qu’il s’agisse d’associations de chargeurs, d’armateurs ou de compagnies aériennes, les objections contre la politique que suivent les compagnies d’assurances et autres courtiers en matière de primes pour risque de guerre, se font de plus en plus nombreuses et l’on s’attend que l’UE soit amenée à procéder à une enquête sur la justification et la légalité de ladite politique. Aux dernières nouvelles les choses évolueraient dans ce sens pour le transport aérien.

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 3, 2001
  • Battle continues over two Renaissance ships
    Urgent talks are in progress over the future of two ships belonging to the collapsed cruiseship operator.
  • ITIC offers debt collection insurance
    Mutual insurer offers cover to meet the legal costs incurred in recovering bad debts.
  • Analyst repeats call for RCL stock sale
    The risks continue to outweigh the rewards of holding on to Royal Caribbean shares.
  • CP Ships holding steady
    The newly spun-off CP Ships' shares are firm on the first regular trading day.
  • Alstom facing further blow
    News that Royal Caribbean wants to push back cruiseship deliveries hits shipbuilder's share price.
  • Gulfmark Offshore maintains positive outlook
    The company's earnings are likely to exceed analysts' estimates for the second half of 2001.
  • Taiwan plans new terminal outside Kaohsiung
    Taiwanese cabinet considers ambitious scheme to make Kaohsiung the biggest box hub in Asia.
  • Pentagon to decide on Newport News sale
    The Pentagon would forward its decision to the Justice Department.
  • Kvaerner's banks to dip in pockets again
    The Anglo-Norwegian group needs extra cash this month, but says lenders will oblige.
  • Stealth snaps up VLCC
    Prices for 1980s-built large tankers come under pressure, as the market hovers on the brink of uncertainty.
  • Chemical-carrying bulker hit by blast
    UK marine safety officials say no danger posed by damaged vessel's cargo.
  • Indonesian agents breathe sigh of relief
    Planned legislation that threatened to put some 1,200-ship agents out of business has been cancelled.
  • VLCC offers stack up for Pertamina
    The bidding has closed for three years' time-charter business in a long-running tender battle.
  • Cruise stocks linked to pre-attack trading
    US investigating cruise share deals to see if terrorists used prior knowledge of attacks to make big profits.
  • US Senators still worried over port security
    A top transportation official has been given short shrift about lingering concerns over maritime security.
  • Tropical buys Kent Line's container division
    Acquisition expands network of Caribbean region's largest containerized cargo carrier to include East Canadian ports.
  • RCL confirms it is seeking delivery delays
    Cruise firm looking to push back newbuilding handovers company chief executive Richard Fain tells investors.

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PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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