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December 11, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO to review laws on terrorist acts at sea
    MARITIME security, and the plight of refugees and asylum seekers took centre stage at the International Maritime Organisation Assembly's 22nd session recently with a maritime security conference planned for next year.
  • Develop security plan, ships advised
  • Human smuggling suspected after collision off Tokyo
  • China likely to stay world's third largest shipbuilder
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas can weather any stake sale by BA: investors
    QANTAS Airways would ride out any stake sale by its biggest shareholder, cash-strapped British Airways , because of the Australian carrier's stranglehold on its home market, investors said.
  • Maintenance workers pushing for more pay
  • Cathay pilots to mull more industrial action
  • Viet Air set to ink US$440m deal for 4 Boeing 777s
  • Garuda resumes flights to Taiwan
  • Thai Airways baggage handlers arrested for theft
  • Taiwan's Uni Air may ground aircraft in US
Logistics
  • Deutsche Post seeks synergy between its major brands
    WITH the acquisition front largely quiet - at least for now - the German behemoth Deutsche Post World Net is now looking to squeeze maximum synergy out of the integration of its well-known brands.
  • China aims for faster customs clearance
Features
  • US faces gigantic task
    WITH a new law giving the government and private industry clearance to proceed on the overhaul of US air security, it would appear that business is ready to take off.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO to review laws on terrorist acts at sea
    MARITIME security, and the plight of refugees and asylum seekers took centre stage at the International Maritime Organisation Assembly's 22nd session recently with a maritime security conference planned for next year.
  • Develop security plan, ships advised
  • Human smuggling suspected after collision off Tokyo
  • China likely to stay world's third largest shipbuilder
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas can weather any stake sale by BA: investors
    QANTAS Airways would ride out any stake sale by its biggest shareholder, cash-strapped British Airways , because of the Australian carrier's stranglehold on its home market, investors said.
  • Maintenance workers pushing for more pay
  • Cathay pilots to mull more industrial action
  • Viet Air set to ink US$440m deal for 4 Boeing 777s
  • Garuda resumes flights to Taiwan
  • Thai Airways baggage handlers arrested for theft
  • Taiwan's Uni Air may ground aircraft in US
Logistics
  • Deutsche Post seeks synergy between its major brands
    WITH the acquisition front largely quiet - at least for now - the German behemoth Deutsche Post World Net is now looking to squeeze maximum synergy out of the integration of its well-known brands.
  • China aims for faster customs clearance
Features
  • US faces gigantic task
    WITH a new law giving the government and private industry clearance to proceed on the overhaul of US air security, it would appear that business is ready to take off.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO to review laws on terrorist acts at sea
    MARITIME security, and the plight of refugees and asylum seekers took centre stage at the International Maritime Organisation Assembly's 22nd session recently with a maritime security conference planned for next year.
  • Develop security plan, ships advised
  • Human smuggling suspected after collision off Tokyo
  • China likely to stay world's third largest shipbuilder
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas can weather any stake sale by BA: investors
    QANTAS Airways would ride out any stake sale by its biggest shareholder, cash-strapped British Airways , because of the Australian carrier's stranglehold on its home market, investors said.
  • Maintenance workers pushing for more pay
  • Cathay pilots to mull more industrial action
  • Viet Air set to ink US$440m deal for 4 Boeing 777s
  • Garuda resumes flights to Taiwan
  • Thai Airways baggage handlers arrested for theft
  • Taiwan's Uni Air may ground aircraft in US
Logistics
  • Deutsche Post seeks synergy between its major brands
    WITH the acquisition front largely quiet - at least for now - the German behemoth Deutsche Post World Net is now looking to squeeze maximum synergy out of the integration of its well-known brands.
  • China aims for faster customs clearance
Features
  • US faces gigantic task
    WITH a new law giving the government and private industry clearance to proceed on the overhaul of US air security, it would appear that business is ready to take off.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO to review laws on terrorist acts at sea
    MARITIME security, and the plight of refugees and asylum seekers took centre stage at the International Maritime Organisation Assembly's 22nd session recently with a maritime security conference planned for next year.
  • Develop security plan, ships advised
  • Human smuggling suspected after collision off Tokyo
  • China likely to stay world's third largest shipbuilder
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas can weather any stake sale by BA: investors
    QANTAS Airways would ride out any stake sale by its biggest shareholder, cash-strapped British Airways , because of the Australian carrier's stranglehold on its home market, investors said.
  • Maintenance workers pushing for more pay
  • Cathay pilots to mull more industrial action
  • Viet Air set to ink US$440m deal for 4 Boeing 777s
  • Garuda resumes flights to Taiwan
  • Thai Airways baggage handlers arrested for theft
  • Taiwan's Uni Air may ground aircraft in US
Logistics
  • Deutsche Post seeks synergy between its major brands
    WITH the acquisition front largely quiet - at least for now - the German behemoth Deutsche Post World Net is now looking to squeeze maximum synergy out of the integration of its well-known brands.
  • China aims for faster customs clearance
Features
  • US faces gigantic task
    WITH a new law giving the government and private industry clearance to proceed on the overhaul of US air security, it would appear that business is ready to take off.

Sched Netweb site
  • TNWA puts Xiamen on China Europe Express route map
  • New chairman for China Shipowners' Association
  • San Juan on Lykes' call list
  • Charleston offers container updates on internet
  • K Line announces new bunker order system for spring
  • Ulysses and Resurgence to undertake new odyssey
  • Karachi back on Cathay map
  • Sanchez moves up in Phoenix
  • OEC manages award win
  • Singapore hosts green conference

Cargowebweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2001
  • 10,000 more out at BA
  • Air China to become Star-member
  • 'Lower result P&O Nedlloyd'
  • 'Osama-ships under convenience-flags'
  • Belgian companies more negative about Sabena
  • CMA CGM and P&O Nedlloyd select Celarix rate explorer
  • LanChile stake in Brazilian Cargo airline

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Procedural norms for shipping agents, ICD owners eased
  • SCI's Annual Agents Meet 2001 in full swing
  • Streamline rules for better trade ties, French Minister urges India
  • Vizag Port making calculated moves to lure container traffic - Tie-up with Concor H Box rates at port slashed
  • N. Bhaskara Rao appointed Chief Manager (Ops) of JNPT
  • Revival of Mumbai Port is top priority: Goyal
  • Forex reserves up by $ 162 million
  • India seeks French help in port sector
  • Bonds to rescue project exporters to Iraq on anvil
  • Inflation dips
  • Indian companies awarded bulk of super highway contracts
  • Export incentive schemes may be pruned
  • Commercial credit shows signs of rising
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 260 m to $ 46.9 bn
  • IMC organising 'India Calling' conference from January 7-9, 2002
  • ITPO to concentrate on exhibitions, move South
  • Fairs abroad; ITPO 2002-03 itinerary
  • Garment portal joins hands with UK firm

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2001
  • Ten largest refiners hold 10% of oil reserves
  • Singapore bunker prices little changed, mixed fuel oil sentiment
  • New Russian oil port to open soon, boosting export capacity
  • OPEC official concerned about duration of cuts and fall in demand
  • Brazil bunker prices softer
  • Korean bunker market opens marginally softer, other Asian markets competitive
  • Rotterdam morning market report

Marine Logweb site
  • Røkke pledges $100 million investment in Philly
    According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, new Kvaerner chairman Kjell Inge Røkke now says the company will invest an additional $100 million in the Philadelphia yard over the next two years.

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • IACS bolsters top jobs to head off criticism
    REACTING to harsh criticism in the past year over a spate of high-profile casualties, the International Association of Classification Societies has moved to strengthen the hand of its permanent secretary.
  • UK acid rain rise brings call for crackdown on ship emissions
    POLLUTION experts are calling for tougher environmental controls on shipping, after a government-backed report blamed marine fuels for an increase in acid rain in some parts of the UK.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2001
  • Bulker loads historic Cuba shipment
  • Actinor joins OSE exodus
  • McCain slams foreign repairs rule
  • Refugees halt Tunnel freight trains
  • World Trade bug bites China
  • Customs strike closes Lagos
  • US steel door may slam on India
  • P&I hikes 'will lift owner enquiry'
  • Kwangyang springs ahead
  • Black day in Black Sea
  • Nego Kim sails for Malaysia
  • Brisbane port chief goes private
  • Med neighbours sign short-sea pact
  • France acts to protect coastline
  • Cobelfret commits to Vlissingen
  • Dutch put Maasvlakte on hold
  • American sees doubling of reserves
  • Brothers sell out to Bore
  • Gorthon plans vessel write-down
  • Abandoned Emre Bey finds shelter
  • Bin Laden 'flags with FOCs'
  • Kværner makes pledge to US yard
  • US plans overseas box checks
  • Ships rally to Aegean casualty
  • Pakistan gives up war risk request
  • Venezuela strike to hit movements
  • Local orders boost Karachi yard
  • Qatar pushes $90M Mesaieed plan
  • Marseilles targets 600,000 cruisers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2001
  • New port security bill in House
    The legislation is similar to the Hollings bill, but includes some significant differences.
  • Unions target port drivers
    Four national unions have pledged to work together to organize thousands of truck drivers who haul containers to and from the nation's seaports.
  • US ports inviting terror target: Schumer
    New York Sen. Charles Schumer called for increased security at the nation's seaports, and proposed that every incoming cargo container be X-rayed.
  • Cuba shipments could move this week
  • ITC recommends steel import curbs
  • Senator, Cosco link China services
  • Maersk Logistics opens South American offices
  • STB asks for meeting in railcar interchange dispute
  • Marine Terminals Corp., eLogicity in joint venture
  • Elogex raises $10 million
  • BridgePoint wins Hyundai US contract
  • Security boost for Houston ports
  • Coyne Airways shifts Euro-Soviet hub

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Les amendes imposées aux opérateurs ferroviaires sont-elles aussi illégales?
    Le débat à la Chambre des Lords la semaine dernière et les nombreuses interventions, notamment de l’UIRR, d’EWS et d’Unilog, n’ont pas encore fait avancer d’un iota le dossier du passage des trains de marchandises par le tunnel sous la Manche, toujours fortement réduit et ce depuis plus d’un mois. Une autre question est maintenant à l’étude, à savoir si les amendes imposées aux opérateurs ferroviaires par les autorités britanniques si l’on découvre des passagers clandestins sont également illégales.
  • Les autorités flamandes investissent indirectement dans DAT
    Le gouvernement flamand est finalement disposé à investir 24,5 mio. d’EUR (1 mia. de BEF) dans la nouvelle compagnie aérienne DAT. Il procédera pour se faire par voie indirecte, via une participation dans BIAC, le gestionnaire de l’aéroport de Zaventem. Tous les problèmes ne sont pas pour autant résolus, l’issue du projet DAT restant très incertain.
  • Accord sur le limiteur de vitesse pour les petits camions et autobus
    Les ministres européens du Transport sont tombés d’accord sur l’introduction obligatoire de limiteurs de vitesse automatiques pour les petits camions (à partir de 3,5 tonnes) et les bus à partir de huit passagers. Il s’agit en fait d’une modification de la directive de 1992, qui impose le limiteur de vitesse pour les poids lourds de plus de 12 tonnes et les autobus à partir de 10 tonnes.
  • Netelenbos voit le cabotage comme alternative au transit alpin
    La ministre néerlandaise du Transport Tineke Netelenbos a remis un mémorandum à ses collègues vendredi dernier, en marge du conseil européen des ministres du Transport. Dans ce document, elle plaide pour un réduction sensible du transit alpin à travers l’Autriche, la Suisse et la France pour le transport de marchandises. Selon Netelenbos, cela peut se faire en transférant certaines cargaisons de la route vers le cabotage (short sea shipping). Dans un mémorandum, la ministre se dit convaincue qu’il est possible d’agir rapidement.

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2001
  • SCA clarifies tax ruling
    Repairs on US-flagged vessels at sea by crew will not be tagged with a 50% ad valorem duty.
  • CP Ships shares remain firm
    The bullish shares jumped across its $17 IPO mark late last week.
  • Tanker earnings buoy up Torm
    Danish owner holds fast on year-end profit forecast, despite weakening market.
  • Banks eyeing Enron trading operations
    Citigroup and UBS AG are expected to submit separate bids to the New York bankruptcy court.
  • Futures brokers target energy market
    Bid to attract new players a priority after Enron collapse.
  • Three Gorges ship lock project near completion
    The 1,607 meter lock is on schedule to begin operation in June 2003.
  • Actinor loses Oslo listing
    Company goes private but future of proposed restructuring unclear.
  • Fifteen cruiseships make debut
    The launch of two new ships is postponed to the early part of next year.
  • USCG rescues Aldebaran's captain
    The 50-year-old helmsman suffered a heart attack onboard the bulk carrier in British Columbia.
  • Poland prepares to privatise PRS
    Shipowners and yards set to buy 51% stake in classification society put up for sale.
  • VLCC scrap sales top 2000 levels
    World-Wide Shipping has opted to shed its last 1970s-built unit, as the market flounders.
  • Chinese yards hold onto third place
    Year-end totals for newbuildings look set to rise over those seen in 2000, but will these hold?
  • HMM plans bond issue
    Korean shipowner Hyundai Merchant Marine is battling to cut its debts in advance of the new year.
  • Clarksons director to head FFABA
    Mark Richardson to head Baltic futures brokers association through post Enron crisis era.
  • Ships sink in Black Sea
    Four seafarers are missing after rough weather hit two vessels carrying iron ore.
  • Carnival to spy on staff internet use
    Micky Arison's cruise line is employing the latest software to monitor employee and potentially passenger web use.
  • Star rises despite Asian scale back
    Investors have boosted Malaysian firm's share price to its highest level in three months.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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