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April 5, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freemantle port awards towage licence to Adsteam
    FOREIGN towage companies have been unsuccessful in their bid to obtain a share of the highly lucrative towage business for Western Australia's main general purpose port, Fremantle.
  • Wilhelmshaven to house new container port
  • Pelepas, West Port to gain from govt fund
  • Ship sales
Air and Land Transport
  • US airlines' on-time rate down in Feb
    [WASHINGTON] Major US airlines' 73.5 per cent on-time rate was down in February from a year earlier because of foul weather and continued congestion at airports, government and airline officials said.
  • Iberia shareholders seek rebate for low share price
  • Sabena in the red, expects 2001 to remain difficult
  • S'pore aerospace firm ATS expands plant
  • US-HK aviation talks postponed
  • Bombardier's takeover of ADtranz gets EU nod
Features
  • Western-style turnaround for Polish yard

    [WARSAW, Poland] WHEN US timber giant Weyerhaeuser set out to replace its aging fleet of ships, company officials hardly expected to be scrutinising a 78-year-old shipyard in formerly communist Eastern Europe.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freemantle port awards towage licence to Adsteam
    FOREIGN towage companies have been unsuccessful in their bid to obtain a share of the highly lucrative towage business for Western Australia's main general purpose port, Fremantle.
  • Wilhelmshaven to house new container port
  • Pelepas, West Port to gain from govt fund
  • Ship sales
Air and Land Transport
  • US airlines' on-time rate down in Feb
    [WASHINGTON] Major US airlines' 73.5 per cent on-time rate was down in February from a year earlier because of foul weather and continued congestion at airports, government and airline officials said.
  • Iberia shareholders seek rebate for low share price
  • Sabena in the red, expects 2001 to remain difficult
  • S'pore aerospace firm ATS expands plant
  • US-HK aviation talks postponed
  • Bombardier's takeover of ADtranz gets EU nod
Features
  • Western-style turnaround for Polish yard

    [WARSAW, Poland] WHEN US timber giant Weyerhaeuser set out to replace its aging fleet of ships, company officials hardly expected to be scrutinising a 78-year-old shipyard in formerly communist Eastern Europe.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freemantle port awards towage licence to Adsteam
    FOREIGN towage companies have been unsuccessful in their bid to obtain a share of the highly lucrative towage business for Western Australia's main general purpose port, Fremantle.
  • Wilhelmshaven to house new container port
  • Pelepas, West Port to gain from govt fund
  • Ship sales
Air and Land Transport
  • US airlines' on-time rate down in Feb
    [WASHINGTON] Major US airlines' 73.5 per cent on-time rate was down in February from a year earlier because of foul weather and continued congestion at airports, government and airline officials said.
  • Iberia shareholders seek rebate for low share price
  • Sabena in the red, expects 2001 to remain difficult
  • S'pore aerospace firm ATS expands plant
  • US-HK aviation talks postponed
  • Bombardier's takeover of ADtranz gets EU nod
Features
  • Western-style turnaround for Polish yard

    [WARSAW, Poland] WHEN US timber giant Weyerhaeuser set out to replace its aging fleet of ships, company officials hardly expected to be scrutinising a 78-year-old shipyard in formerly communist Eastern Europe.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 4, 2001
  • BNSF sees earnings shortfall
    The rail carrier also said it will eliminate $100 million in planned spending this year.
  • Mineta: U.S. flag subsidies to Defense "done deal"
    The proposed transfer of the U.S.-flag ship subsidy program from Marad to the Defense Department is "a done deal," Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta testified Wednesday.
  • Crowley sets Cuba service
    Crowley Liner Services has received the government's OK to provide regularly scheduled common carrier services to Cuba.
  • Justice urged to move on FedEx-USPS deal
    Competitors of FedEx Corp. want the government to open a formal inquiry into the $6 billion partnership to determine if it violates antitrust laws.
  • Cho Yang ship held in Rotterdam
  • United Cargo upgrades Web site
  • Lloyd Triestino names Evergreen U.S. agent
  • Schenker strengthens Dutch operations
  • Flickinger joins Danzas
  • FedEx will offer enhanced tracking
  • Correction
  • Long Beach Container Terminal takes top honor
  • KLM denies Alitalia talks
  • US, Hong Kong air talks stall again

Sched Netweb site
  • Earnings jump for China Shipping
  • Panalpina buys back 45 pc stake
  • Norwegian fleet larger than ever
  • Sinotrans in China

Cargowebweb site
APRIL 4, 2001
  • Major Amsterdam cargo merger
  • Severe losses for Sabena
  • New German terminal at Wilhelmshaven
  • French rail strikes
  • Iberia shareholders want more
  • Cargo Airlines escalate opposition to USPS and FedEx
  • Reshuffling ICF divisions
  • New standard Jan de Rijk and KLM Cargo

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 4, 2001
  • Mexican bunker price update
  • Bunker prices for Argentina
  • US stocks fall, crude oil on the rise
  • West African markets this week
  • South and East African market review
  • Brazil bunker prices down by $3-6
  • Steady markets in Fujairah and Suez this week
  • New posted prices for Saudi Arabia

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 4, 2001
  • GCS agent for AML
  • «CMA CGM Balzac»
  • Mercosul Line
  • Canmar and Senator Lines replace vessels
  • Cast appoints MTA in Russia
  • OOCL Germany christened
  • P&ONL/MOL upgrades between Asia and South America
  • Slotcharter between TNWA and Evergreen
  • Lykes Lines/TMM: new service
  • Hamburg Süd - a year of stabilization
  • Zurich is newsworthy after all
  • Kuehne & Nagel for the first time at the Multimedia Market Fair in Stuttgart
  • Inland shipping freight market, week 13, 26th/30th March, 2001

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 4, 2001
  • Port of Seattle applies to FEMA for disaster assistance from the Nisqually Earthquake
  • Port Seattle's largest client, Hanjin, signs lease for additional fifteen years
  • U.S. railroad freight traffic up slightly during the week ended March 24th
  • Coast Guard will conduct three "listening" sessions to move people and boats from station in La Push, WA.
  • Portland International Airports tests new facility to muffle noise from aircraft engine safety tests

The East Africanweb site
  • Mombasa Port Users Protest Over New Fees
  • Dar Could Lose Out to Mombasa Over Fees

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • BP Amoco keeps LNG bandwagon rolling
    A clutch of developments ensured that the liquefied natural gas (LNG) bandwagon gathered pace yesterday. Energy giant BP Amoco revealed it was considering the construction of up to three li...
  • Friede Goldman Halter in bankruptcy alert
    Friede Goldman Halter, the New York-listed offshore engineering and fabrication group, has advised the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it will have to seek bankruptcy protection if it ca...
  • China-US tussle threatens trade
    CHINESE shipping lines are nervously eyeing developments between the US and Chinese governments as the spectre of trade restrictions on companies from the republic loomed yesterday in the aftermath...

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 4, 2001
  • Venezuela seeks Mercosur membership
  • Market decline sharpens P&I rates
  • New Handymax pool set up
  • Brazil's FMD curbs 'unjustified'
  • 'Phoney' Santos solution proposed
  • Poor Smit figures bring change
  • Santos strikers stand firm
  • Rehab for Philippine steel plant
  • Roman weapon for piracy war?
  • Training facility plans expansion
  • Ferry fuel consumption questioned
  • Piraeus two-day strike starts
  • New strike threatens Bangla shipping
  • Long Beach traffic in decline
  • Intertanko urges piracy readiness
  • Petronet's LNG contract challenged
  • Largest US LNG terminal ups capacity
  • Canada rejects UK 'FMD vessel'

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Celanese Chemicals transfère son trafic de Rotterdam vers ADPO Anvers
    Celanese Chemicals a décidé de transférer de Rotterdam à Anvers la distribution en Europe occidentale de produits chimiques fabriqués aux Etats-Unis, au Mexique et à Singapour. Le groupe a conclu un contrat à long terme avec la société d’entreposage citernier ADPO, qui prendra cours au quatrième trimestre. ADPO va construire un parc citernier dédié avec jetée pour le compte de Celanese à son terminal sur la rive gauche à Anvers. Le trafic entrant s’élève à plus de 500.000 tonnes par an. Celanese n’exclut pas qu’une partie des exportations depuis les usines allemandes du groupe transite par Anvers.
  • Khoo Teng Chye (PSA): “En Flandre, nous investissons dans un potentiel de croissance”
    “La création d’un réseau international de terminaux à containers implique certes des avantages sur le plan des coûts mais est en fait animé par notre succès vu que nous sommes le plus grand opérateur de Singapour et notre objectif est de promouvoir le même type de valeurs que la clientèle des armements connaît et apprécie, mais qu’elle attend également de notre part. Et ceci, partout où nous sommes et où nous opérons avec des partenaires. Notre action est donc conditionnée par ce besoin de poursuivre une qualité de service vis-à-vis de notre clientèle, qui devient progressivement globale”. C’est ce que nous ont déclaré Khoo Teng Chye, président du directoire du groupe PSA Corp Ltd et Goon Kok Loon, vice-président et président de la division affaires internationales du groupe singapourien, qui prendra prochainement le contrôle de l’entité fusionnée HesseNoord Natie, lors d’une entrevue qui s’inscrivait dans le cadre d’une tournée de prise de contact visuel avec leurs futurs intérêts à Zeebrugge (visité le 2 avril dernier) et mardi dernier à Anvers.
  • CFF Cargo: alliances stratégiques en vue
    David Nordmann, le nouveau directeur du département marchandises des CFF depuis décembre dernier, a présenté hier à Bâle les “Perspectives de CFF Cargo”. Elles tiennent en deux slogans: améliorer la qualité des prestations et augmenter la productivité. Le rôle de Bâle va être développé pour le triage des trains. Et c’est là que la direction de CFF Cargo va s’établir dès le mois d’août.
  • Synchrony Logistique placé en redressement judiciaire
    Le groupe de transport et de logistique Synchrony Logistique a été placé en redressement judiciaire lundi par le Tribunal de Commerce de Villefranche-sur-Saône. Celui-ci a ouvert une période d’observation de six mois. La société - qui est cotée en bourse sur le deuxième marché - dit qu’elle compte se redresser en 2001 et déclare que sa mise en redressement judiciaire est un accident de parcours. Il n’empêche qu’elle se traîne depuis plus de deux ans, entre autres parce qu’elle avait négligé les transports routiers, son activité de base, pour se consacrer à la logistique pure, “sans pneus”.

Marine Linkweb site
Maritime Contract News
  • Friede Goldman Shares Drop 63 Percent on Bankruptcy Fears
  • Search For Survivors of Fishing Vessel Disaster Continues
Breaking News
  • BP Marine and Houston Marine Team Up On Bunkering Venture
  • Oceaneering Receives Letter of Intent for FPSO
  • Friede Goldman Shares Drop 63 Percent on Bankruptcy Fears
  • Panamax Market May Get Jump Start From Active Atlantic
  • Search For Survivors of Fishing Vessel Disaster Continues
  • Court To Decide Fate of Product Tanker Fleet
  • Royal Caribbean Is Granted Extension on Two Ship Option
  • Baltic Nations to Focus on Maritime Safety
  • Striking Workers Threaten Violence At Port of Santos
  • Dr. Ronald D. Sugar Elected To Northrop Grumman's Board Of Directors

Marine Linkweb site
Maritime Contract News
  • Friede Goldman Shares Drop 63 Percent on Bankruptcy Fears
  • Search For Survivors of Fishing Vessel Disaster Continues
Breaking News
  • BP Marine and Houston Marine Team Up On Bunkering Venture
  • Oceaneering Receives Letter of Intent for FPSO
  • Friede Goldman Shares Drop 63 Percent on Bankruptcy Fears
  • Panamax Market May Get Jump Start From Active Atlantic
  • Search For Survivors of Fishing Vessel Disaster Continues
  • Court To Decide Fate of Product Tanker Fleet
  • Royal Caribbean Is Granted Extension on Two Ship Option
  • Baltic Nations to Focus on Maritime Safety
  • Striking Workers Threaten Violence At Port of Santos
  • Dr. Ronald D. Sugar Elected To Northrop Grumman's Board Of Directors

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 4, 2001
  • Profits return for Coeclerici
    The Italian bulker owner has turned around 1999's losses to post a profit last year.
  • Cal Dive sees higher earnings
    Demand for salvage work and subsea construction was higher than expected.
  • Frontline snaps up warrants
    The Norwegian tanker owner has bought a slice of its outstanding warrants.
  • Investment bank covers P&O Princess Cruises
    The stock valuation outweighs the risks in the medium term.
  • Equity firm sees bullish tanker outlook
    Share prices of Frontline, OMI and Teekay projected to almost double within 12 months.
  • Zim-American Israeli to move US HQ to Virginia
    Operation at the new site is to kick off in early September.
  • Canada turns back UK ship over foot and mouth
    The UK's Ministry of Defence is investigating how muddy military vehicles came to be aboard a ro-ro.
  • CSDC to buy 20 tankers
    Hong Kong listed company plans major new share issue to fund acquisition.
  • Consortium moves in for Australian ports
    A French and Australian group is lining up a bid for the Port of Adelaide and six other ports.
  • Bidding for Brazilian port development put on hold
    Some bidders are protesting the imminent award to a Philippines port developer.
  • LISCO row intensifies
    Minister quits as truckers block roads in protest at the sell-off of Lithuanian Shipping Company.
  • Friede Goldman may seek court protection
    Shares in US shipyard group drop 63% on bankruptcy fears.
  • Lorenzo Shipping looks for cash from share issue
    The Philippines bulker and boxship owner wants to modernise with help from investors.
  • Trico secures $32m charter contracts
    Houston offshore vessel operator clinches new business but warns of first quarter slow down.
  • Chinese stowaways found on COSCO boxship
    Twenty-six Chinese illegal immigrants try to enter US on COSCON containership.

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SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
SHIPYARDS
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
NEWS
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
COMPANIES
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
PORTS
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
PORTS
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
PORTS
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
PORTS
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
SHIPPING
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
PORTS
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
TRUCKING
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
TRUCKING
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
COMPANIES
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
NEWS
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
ASSOCIATIONS
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
SHIPPING
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
SHIPPING
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
PORTS
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
SHIPPING
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
PORTS
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
ASSOCIATIONS
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
CRUISES
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
SHIPPING
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
PORTS
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
ASSOCIATIONS
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
SHIPPING
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
SHIPPING
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
PORTS
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
PORTS
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
COMPANIES
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
LOGISTICS
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
PORTS
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
SHIPPING
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
ASSOCIATIONS
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
COMPANIES
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
COMPANIES
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
PORTS
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
PORTS
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
PORTS
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
SHIPPING
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
SHIPYARDS
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
SHIPPING
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
PORTS
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
PORTS
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
OFFSHORE
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
PORTS
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
INDUSTRY
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
FINANCING
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
LOGISTICS
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
SAFETY & SECURITY
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
COMPANIES
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
ACCIDENTS
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COMPANIES
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
PORTS
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
COMPANIES
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
SHIPPING
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
SHIPPING
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
ACCIDENTS
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
LAW
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
PORTS
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
PORTS
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
CEREMONIES
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
PORTS
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
SHIPPING
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
COMPANIES
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
PORTS
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
PORTS
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
ACCIDENTS
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
INDUSTRY
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
PORTS
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
SHIPPING
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
PORTS
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
MOURNING
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
COMPANIES
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
AWARDS
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
PORTS
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
PORTS
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
PORTS
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
AVIATION
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
ASSOCIATIONS
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
NEWS
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
PORTS
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
SHIPPING
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
SHIPPING
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
PORTS
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
PORTS
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
TRUCKING
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
ENVIRONMENT
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
ASSOCIATIONS
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
COMPANIES
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
CRUISES
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
PORTS
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
PORTS
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
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