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October 10, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipbuilders in Europe appeal for subsidies
    EUROPEAN shipbuilders appealed to European Union governments to resume subsidies and file an international trade complaint against South Korean public support for shipyards.
  • UN seeks funds to charter aid ships
  • Global phone services for seafarers launched
  • Shippers' group calls for open environment
Air and Land Transport
  • US airport security still uneven
    EVEN as airport security remains the tightest most travellers have ever seen, the type of checks that passengers must undergo can be as varied as the skylines of Austin and Chicago.
  • Airline industry will recover in a year: Iata
  • Air NZ likely to cut back more flights: analysts
  • Italian-Thai group wins Bangkok airport tender
  • Virgin Blue hires Goldman to sell stake
  • Swissair Group to cut 9,000 jobs

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipbuilders in Europe appeal for subsidies
    EUROPEAN shipbuilders appealed to European Union governments to resume subsidies and file an international trade complaint against South Korean public support for shipyards.
  • UN seeks funds to charter aid ships
  • Global phone services for seafarers launched
  • Shippers' group calls for open environment
Air and Land Transport
  • US airport security still uneven
    EVEN as airport security remains the tightest most travellers have ever seen, the type of checks that passengers must undergo can be as varied as the skylines of Austin and Chicago.
  • Airline industry will recover in a year: Iata
  • Air NZ likely to cut back more flights: analysts
  • Italian-Thai group wins Bangkok airport tender
  • Virgin Blue hires Goldman to sell stake
  • Swissair Group to cut 9,000 jobs

Sched Netweb site
  • EMTA slashes war risk surcharge
  • Foreign trade up at Ningbo
  • OOCL and MISC launch new Iberia Scan Express
  • Port of Long Beach reports year's high for August
  • Indonesian agents stall
  • SF Maritime takes on Sinsov
  • Shippers' Council stresses importance of CTN to Cotonou
  • Jebel Ali plans berth expansion
  • KLM Cargo to increase rates from November
  • Sabena courting Virgin
  • FedEx compensation
  • Airborne previews Q3 results

Cargowebweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2001
  • TNT Express and KLM Cargo expand partnership
  • 'EU to ease airline aid rules'
  • Air New Zealand ceo allowed to find another job
  • P&O Ports acquires Australian services firm
  • Boeing And ST Aero Deliver first MD-11 freighter to UPS
  • Standardised interim schedules Swissair

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Farm exports clock 24 pc rise
  • CR sheets too face anti-dumping duty in US
  • Anti-dumping duty on styrene butadiene rubber imports stays
  • Gangavaram port project draws investors' interest
  • Kandla Port congestion eases
  • Some Asian airlines avoid war zone
  • Apex chambers weigh war impact
  • GM cotton being cultivated in Gujarat!
  • Expenditure reforms panel moots merging of roads, shipping ministries, TAMP replacement
  • Decision on duty exemption for drugs put off
  • Sinha, Jalan see no immediate impact of war on economy
  • Woollen EPC happy : DBK hike
  • CSB submits 5-yr plan to Textile Ministry
  • Ministry rules out duty-free imports by SEZ developers
  • Govt removing more hurdles to expedite FDI inflow
  • 3 agricultural export zones approved
  • Petronet LNG terminal project cleared
  • Govt drawing up aggressive export marketing strategy
  • Modified drawback rates leave textile exporters dissatisfied
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures
  • No storm in coffee exporters' cup!

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2001
  • Nymex crude opens little changed as analysts doubt OPEC can stop price slide
  • Singapore "cappuccino bunkers" in the spotlight again
  • ARA fuel oil prices trade lower in slow market
  • Oil prices seen weak until OPEC makes a move
  • Russian market update
  • Crude oil firms a little on rumoured OPEC cut
  • Bakri introduces spot prices in Saudi Arabia
  • ExxonMobil and Imperial Oil boost Vancouver marine fuels service

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Munich
  • EuroAirport
  • Friderici buys Steiner Transport
  • Weitnauer outsources logistics
  • Brandt Group
  • Deutsche Transport-Compagnie
  • Bulkmatic Transport Company
  • Mont Blanc: on schedule to reopen in 2001
  • Poseidon Lines: Cyprus/Israel ferry service
  • Bulcon restructures services in the Eastern Mediterranean

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2001
  • Keppel puts more yards under Keppel FELS control
    Singapore's Keppel Corporation Limited (KCL) will restructure Keppel Hitachi Zosen Limited (KHZ) under Keppel FELS Limited. The aim is to "create a global leader in servicing the international marine and offshore market."
  • IMO adopts convention on control of harmful anti-fouling systems
    A new IMO convention will prohibit the use of harmful organotins in anti-fouling paints used on ships and will establish a mechanism to prevent the potential future use of other harmful substances in anti-fouling systems.
  • IACS warns on dangers of inadequate onboard manuals
    "Poorly produced manuals with ambiguous content, together with technical materials presented in languages which cannot be understood by those on board, have contributed to serious accidents and near misses," says the International Association of Classification Societies .
  • Improved Vancouver marine fuels service
    ExxonMobil Marine Fuels (EMMF) and Imperial Oil have commissioned a new double-hull barge to complement existing marine fuels services at Canada's port of Vancouver.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Kursk begins final journey
    A Russian navy officer looks on as the Kursk submarine is towed underwater to shore by Giant 4 barge. The nuclear submarine plunged to the bottom of the Barents Sea with the loss of all her crew after...
  • Kvaerner admits profits peril on eve of cash plea
    KVAERNER issued a profits warning yesterday on the eve of a critical investor presentation organised to solicit subscribers to a recapitalisation of up to NKr2bn ($232m) to stave off bankruptcy. ...
  • Bourbon's 12-ship plan shows offshore spirit
    FRANCE'S Groupe Bourbon has revealed it is to order more than a dozen offshore supply ships over the next five years in its bid to become a leader in the deep offshore services market. ...
  • Shipowners face crippling hikes in cover
    BASIC hull and machinery insurance for shipowners has begun to rocket in price, in line with huge increases being charged for war risk cover. Insurance market sources said that underwriters...
  • Bergesen eyes 51% in Krupp Seeschiffahrt Bergesen, Norway's leading bulk shipping group, is reported to have acquired a 51% stake in Krupp Seeschiffahrt, which operates some of the world's largest dry bulk vessels, just days a...

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2001
  • Santos lets space to Paraguay
  • Grounding halts Yangon traffic
  • Officer shortage feared in Italy
  • P&O Ned orders $200M reefer boxes
  • Kværner forecast wobbles shares
  • Bidders insist on control at Beirut
  • War premiums stable, claims lawyer
  • Cambodia aims for 'White List'
  • Convention spells end of TBT
  • Keppel shipyards to merge
  • HMM plans sale of terminals
  • Hyundai wavers on CEO walkout
  • Restis family fights back
  • Security tightened at Oz ports
  • Korean orders 'set to fall sharply'
  • Crippled bulker expected at Hobart
  • Close yards, Indian govt told
  • High hopes at Montevideo

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2001
  • Gorton: No chance for ocean policy change
    Prospects for ocean shipping policy to be revisited by Congress in the near future are dim, said a former senator who helped craft recent legislation.
  • FAA tightens security rules
    The Federal Aviation Administration has tightened its cargo security rules in the wake of the U.S. and British air strikes in Afghanistan.
  • EU won't ease airline aid rules
    The European Union will lay down strict conditions Wednesday for government aid to airlines following the hijackings of U.S. airliners Sept. 11.
  • United latest to add cargo fee
  • Clapp first DOT truck safety chief
  • P&O Nedlloyd places $200M reefer order
  • Leading iron ore exporter joins Bolero.net
  • Baton Rouge sets container-on-barge service
  • Bangor & Aroostook sold for $62 million
  • Minolta chooses Vastera
  • Free trade party screening offered by NextLinx
  • KLM Cargo, TNT Express link up
  • CN completes Wisconsin Central takeover

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • TNT Express construit un nouveau complexe à Brucargo
    La pose de la première pierre a donné le coup d’envoi officiel des travaux d’expansion de TNT Express à Brucargo hier mardi. Ce nouveau site permettra non seulement une nouvelle augmentation des volumes à Bruxelles mais contribuera en outre à améliorer les conditions de travail du personnel. L’expansion du centre représente un investissement de 22,5 mio. d’EUR.
  • L’Administration reconnaît que l’organisation du service de pilotage laisse à désirer
    La réunion lundi après-midi entre Jan Strubbe, le directeur-général de l’Administration des Voies Navigables et de la Marine (AWZ), et les pilotes a toutefois mené à la suspension de la grève du zèle pour une semaine. L’Administration aura donc une semaine pour satisfaire aux exigences des pilotes. Tant les pilotes que l’AWZ se montrent positifs quant à l’issue et d’ici une semaine, tous les problèmes devraient être résolus.
  • Transsteel Line mise sur les trafics conventionnels shortsea
    Depuis quelques années, Transaf, le bureau d’expédition du groupe sidérurgique Arbed à Anvers, opère son propre service de ligne shortsea entièrement basé que les tonnages générés par ledit groupe. Ce service est exploité sous le nom de Transsteel Line. Transaf, en coopération avec Rhenus Alpina Agencies ouvre désormais ce service à d’autres chargeurs. Transaf continue d’assurer la responsabilité de l’exploitation du service de ligne régulière, tandis que Rhenus Alpina Agencies se charge de la commercialisation de la ligne. En tant que booking agent pour Transsteel Line Rhenus Alpina Agencies intervient pour l’apport des cargaisons non-Arbed.
  • Europe-Inde/Pakistan: EPIC envisage un accroissement de capacité, mais...
    Le groupe EPIC qui opère entre l’Europe du Nord, l’Inde et le Pakistan va-t-il donner à sa flotte une nouvelle grandeur d’échelle, passant de 7 PC de 2.800 TEU à 7 PC de l’ordre de 3.500/3.600 TEU? Théoriquement l’idée serait d’atteindre cet objectif en avril/mai de l’année prochaine, mais rien n’est moins sûr. Certes, il y a un accord de principe entre les partenaires, mais des doutes subsistent sur l’opportunité de respecter ce délai, d’aucuns estimant qu’il est peut-être préférable de temporiser quelque peu.

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2001
  • US containership operators to raise rates
    Evergreen will place a war risk insurance charge of $900 per 40-foot Middle East-bound container.
  • Carnival financially exposed to AMCV
    Carnival has the Patriot as a collateral for American Classic's $80m mortgage.
  • Cruise industry watching AMCV closely
    The three major cruise companies may benefit if American Classic Voyages ceases operation.
  • Northrop Grumman turns tables
    The aerospace company may close the Newport News acquisition deal as its bid rises.
  • Cido Shipping eyes five-ship tanker order
    Diversifying car carrier operator has ordered three MR product tankers and is close to concluding two more.
  • ExxonMobil expands bunker barge fleet
    The double-hulled barge will add 2,200 tonnes to the fuel supplier's capacity at Vancouver.
  • Odfjell keeps on buying
    Chemical carrier owner spends nearly $1m on share buy back.
  • Portnet faces profit cut in 2002
    South African ports monopoly will be a victim of lower tariffs next year, parent company says.
  • USCG denies LNG ban in Boston port
    All incoming vessels will be inspected on a case-by-case basis.
  • US tenders for more jet fuel tankers
    US Military Sealift Command has been active in Med and Persian Gulf spot markets.
  • Alstom shares slide again
    French shipbuilder's market value hit after Deutsche Bank downgrades stock.
  • VLCC market heading for downturn
    Lack of demand threatens rate fall for Persian Gulf tankers, with military strikes having minimal effect.
  • Kvaerner yards face cash squeeze
    Troubled group to slash shipbuilding working capital by $57m.
  • Aker win Kvaerner probe
    Kvaerner board concede Kjell Inge Rokke demand for crisis investigation
  • EU fails to agree on yard aid
    Twin track plan to attack Korea but give aid to European yards derailed.
  • P&O Nedlloyd spends $200m on boxes
    Container line turns to China for record reefer container order.
  • Keppel transfers Singapore yard to rig division
    Keppel Hitachi Zosen will become part of Keppel FELS after equity restructuring.
  • Arab yards say its "business as usual"
    Repairers shake off uncertainty over US military action in Afghanistan.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%
Coper
Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow
ASSOCIATIONS
Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President
Copenhagen
He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav
PORTS
The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start
Joy Taurus
It is not subject to the VIA procedure
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
SHIPPING
HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%
Seoul
The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.
Hamburg
The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases
Keelung/Taipei
The second company recorded a decline in profits
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%
Istanbul
In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%
Cairo
Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
PORTS
This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected
SHIPYARDS
Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding
Fly
Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036
TRADE
US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points
Beijing/Washington
They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%
Ravenna
Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo
PORTS
The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)
Ancona
At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%
Monk
Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed
PORTS
The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational
Joy Taurus
Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
SHIPPING
Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results
Copenhagen
Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals
SHIPPING
European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry
Brussels
It will be in force until the end of 2033
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase
Trieste
In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%
PORTS
In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%
Venice
Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%
SHIPPING
GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International
Genoa
Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028
PORTS
The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno
Florence
Giani: work can finally start
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition
Genoa
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections
Zurich
SHIPPING
DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition
Copenhagen
The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara
Olten
The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network
PORTS
Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter
Manila
Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled
SHIPPING
Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company
Genoa
It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%
Panama
Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%
Ankara
A total of 9,351 ships passed through
PORTS
Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste
Trieste
It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project
SHIPPING
Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow
Brussels
Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million
Miami
In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%
LOGISTICS
DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker
Hedehouse
In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance
Hamburg
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
SHIPPING
ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)
Singapore
In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%
Shanghai
The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)
SHIPPING
OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships
Hong Kong
Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
PORTS
Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter
Beijing
In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)
PORTS
Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port
Messina
Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
LOGISTICS
UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)
Atlanta
Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics
CRUISES
Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched
Shanghai
It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026
PORTS
Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control
Rome
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
COMPANIES
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%
MEETINGS
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
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
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
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
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
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
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.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues
Lysaker
The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment
The Spice
For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen
PORTS
MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
LOGISTICS
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment
Westerville/Indianapolis
Strengthening the e-commerce segment
YACHTING
V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts
London
It will be based in Monaco
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy
Milan
SHIPPING
Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter
Helsinki
The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars
PORTS
NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port
Barcelona
Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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COMPANIES
The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group
Paris
Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport
NEWS
Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda
Jerusalem
IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships
SHIPYARDS
Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel
Trieste
It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028
MARITIME SERVICES
Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense
Rome
Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources
MEETINGS
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
PORTS
The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved
Trieste
It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros
INDUSTRY
Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy
Baden
The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.
LOGISTICS
UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said
PORTS
The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved
Ancona
Green light from the Management Committee
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works
Rome
Program worth approximately 180 million euros
PORTS
Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia
Damascus
Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years
PORTS
Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority
Messina
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025
Bonn
Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)
PORTS
Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed
Venice
It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.
AVIATION
CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium
Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert
Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%
Tirana
Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)
Vienna
31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres
PORTS
The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved
Cagliari
Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved
Padua
Revenues up +7.3%
PORTS
Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Works worth six million euros
SHIPPING
Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina
Messina
It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people
PORTS
Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea
Taranto
424.8 million port works completed in the last decade
INDUSTRY
Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders
Helsinki
In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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
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
A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday
Rome
It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
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