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May 15, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Go-slow action cripples Chennai port
    A labour dispute has brought India's second largest container port to its knees costing the industry - including local trade and shipping lines - an estimated US$1 million a day.
  • M'sia steps up patrolsin fight against piracy
  • Keppel's Philippine towage unit bags charter deals
  • Hopes dim of finding shipwreck survivors
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways expects Jan-Mar loss to be bigger
    THAI Airways International pcl said the loss in three months to March exceeded the loss in the previous quarter because the weakness of the baht forced it to book a foreign exchange loss.
  • Korean Air's loss much bigger than forecast
  • Weaker won pushes Asiana into the red
  • Three parties emerging in bid for Sydney airport
  • Virgin Blue applies for NZ rights
  • Vietnam Air to invest US$1b in aircraft
Features
  • Hardship worsens piracy
    TWO small fishing boats draw a rope across the path of a freighter, letting the big ship's motion pull them forward and swing them alongside.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Go-slow action cripples Chennai port
    A labour dispute has brought India's second largest container port to its knees costing the industry - including local trade and shipping lines - an estimated US$1 million a day.
  • M'sia steps up patrolsin fight against piracy
  • Keppel's Philippine towage unit bags charter deals
  • Hopes dim of finding shipwreck survivors
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways expects Jan-Mar loss to be bigger
    THAI Airways International pcl said the loss in three months to March exceeded the loss in the previous quarter because the weakness of the baht forced it to book a foreign exchange loss.
  • Korean Air's loss much bigger than forecast
  • Weaker won pushes Asiana into the red
  • Three parties emerging in bid for Sydney airport
  • Virgin Blue applies for NZ rights
  • Vietnam Air to invest US$1b in aircraft
Features
  • Hardship worsens piracy
    TWO small fishing boats draw a rope across the path of a freighter, letting the big ship's motion pull them forward and swing them alongside.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Go-slow action cripples Chennai port
    A labour dispute has brought India's second largest container port to its knees costing the industry - including local trade and shipping lines - an estimated US$1 million a day.
  • M'sia steps up patrolsin fight against piracy
  • Keppel's Philippine towage unit bags charter deals
  • Hopes dim of finding shipwreck survivors
Air and Land Transport
  • Thai Airways expects Jan-Mar loss to be bigger
    THAI Airways International pcl said the loss in three months to March exceeded the loss in the previous quarter because the weakness of the baht forced it to book a foreign exchange loss.
  • Korean Air's loss much bigger than forecast
  • Weaker won pushes Asiana into the red
  • Three parties emerging in bid for Sydney airport
  • Virgin Blue applies for NZ rights
  • Vietnam Air to invest US$1b in aircraft
Features
  • Hardship worsens piracy
    TWO small fishing boats draw a rope across the path of a freighter, letting the big ship's motion pull them forward and swing them alongside.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Banks joins trade firm
    Former U.S. Customs Deputy Commissioner Samuel H. Banks will oversee the development of Customs' automation modernization project.
  • Atlas Air lays off 105
    The carrier is cutting crew member jobs in response to weakening demand for its aircraft.
  • DOT OKs DHL as forwarder
    The agency rejected challenges by United Parcel Service and FedEx Corp., a move that is sure to intensify global competition among the three express giants.
  • Japan's business ethics improve
    Shareholders are pushing for change in Japan's shoddy business practices.
  • EU creates Web maritime institute
  • CSX Lines offers Web services
  • New consortium boosts Asia-India services
  • Air France orders Boeing freighters
  • ECT manager to join Ceres
  • Kelly: UPS will meet estimates

Sched Netweb site
  • Coscon calls at Wenzhou Qi Li
  • Qatar lifts monopoly on ship agency services
  • Cho Yang takes up with IRISL
  • MOL launches Zimbabwe office
  • Relaunch of the Mriya
  • Sabena, Swissair go online
  • BAX wins Airbus, Air France accounts

Cargowebweb site
MAY 14, 2001
  • German victory in US express war
  • Tupolev designer has left us
  • CMB is rising
  • Strike at Delta subsidiary

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Essar Shipping draws up fresh investment plan
  • SCI announces VRS
  • New Singapore-India WC service launch this month-end - ACL, Hyundai, MOL, Samudera join hands
  • TNWA announces New Europe-China Express service - NEX
  • Maersk Sealand plans Genoa hub
  • Maersk Logistics bags two AFIA trophies
  • Lykes upgrades US-Africa service
  • CSAV, Zim in Pacific agreement
  • New Far East-Red Sea service from Uniglory
  • BV proposes 12,500-TEU mega containership
  • CMA-CGM offers 2 new US-S. America routes
  • ECU-Line starts direct weekly service to Penang
  • Clipper Elite starts new liner service
  • Hutchison expanding operations
  • Tidewater lifts earnings by 12 per cent
  • Hyundai books $ 474 m sales in Q 1
  • Caterpillar introduces compact marine propulsion engines
  • ANZDL offers cargo insurance
  • Antwerp port expansion attracts Asian shipping lines to Europe
  • Hamburg Sud routes American services through Antwerp
  • PSA Corpn signs Belgium port deal
  • Far East lines hike rates
  • Panalpina's profit swells by 23.5 per cent
  • World Shipping Council launches website
  • 80 lakh tonnes of grains for export
  • India may stand to benefit from international coffee accord
  • Export curbs on 9 farm items being dismantled
  • 13 food parks cleared
  • Drastic changes envisaged in new agriculture policy
  • Ficci seeks removal of cotton export curbs
  • Domestic tax rates only for foreign cos paying dividends in India
  • CRR cut timely, say apex chambers
  • Tech upgrade norms for vegoil sector mooted
  • Assocham study notes 100 pc cost overruns in major core projects
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 128 m
  • RBI cuts CRR by 0.5 pc to 7.5
  • Forex Reserves down by $ 111 million to $ 42,654 million
  • Trade promotion cell for North-East region
  • 'Jewellery Arabia 2001' in October
  • Ficci leading 35-member team to Pakistan
  • Budget-making exercise lacks transparency: IMC

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 14, 2001
  • Quiet week-start and softer afternoon prices in the ARA region
  • Jury still out on fuel oil cargo avails in Singapore
  • Avails return in Canary Islands
  • South European markets open mostly quiet, another possible strike in Piraeus
  • Brazil fuel oil down by $5-8
  • No more cuts from OPEC in June
  • New weekly global averages

Marine Logweb site
MAY 14, 2001
  • OMI buys two and sells one
    OMI Corporation is to acquire two vessels that are currently on long term time charter. In an unrelated transaction, it will sell another vessel.
  • Somebody is buying shuttle tankers
    OMI is selling the 2000-built LOIRE, a Suezmax tanker with advanced design capabilities that make it especially attractive to shuttle operations.
  • FGH gets approval for BLM sale
    Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. says Judge Edward Gaines has approved the previously announced sale of Brissonneau & Lotz Marine (BLM)
  • Shell orders two more LNG carriers
    Shell International Gas Limited (Shell) announced the order of a further two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers; one from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and one from Daewoo
  • Bergesen makes $12 million on newbuilding resale
    Norway's Bergesen has entered into a preliminary agreement to sell the tanker Berge Kyoto (296.000 dwt, built 2001) to foreign interests for $83 million.
  • Ice and floods hit barge line earnings
    American Commercial Lines LLC (ACL) reported a first-quarter operating loss of $10.4 million,

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2001
  • Boeing Company plans to locate its new world headquarters in Chicago
  • Matson Navigation becomes involved in "Keep Hawaii Beautiful" activities
  • AAR reports that U.S. carload freight up slightly for week ending May 5
  • Seattle Propeller Club names Chandler Maritime Elected Official of the Year
  • Survey finds box fleet at record levels

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Liberia flag 'funding guerilla campaign'
    LIBERIA is illegally using money from its shipping register to fund guerilla efforts to overthrow the government of neighbouring Sierra Leone, International Registries Inc has alleged in a writ. ...
  • O'Neil opens campaign for two-year term as IMO secretary-general
    WILLIAM O'Neil has delivered what is in effect a manifesto for his bid to win the election next month for a further two-year term as secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisati...
  • OOCL puts CargoSmart web portal up for sale
    CARGOSMART is being put up for sale by Orient Overseas Container Line which developed the internet portal but is now willing to become a minority shareholder. The Hong Kong carrier has set...

Fairplayweb site
MAY 14, 2001
  • MS highlights Rotterdam's plight
  • Liberian allegations 'unfounded'
  • Forex wipes out Hanjin profits
  • China backs Gwadar port plan
  • Asia LNG demand 'set to soar'
  • WG&A launches training venture
  • Two bid for Guayaquil dredging
  • O'Neil defends ISM in Beijing
  • Libra seeks solution to Santos spat
  • ICTSI plans international listing
  • Meyer staffs up for cruise orders
  • German owners to get $34M aid boost
  • P&O Ned Coega claim raises a storm
  • ITF slams Trico's 'anti-unionism'
  • BC Ferries sues over cat panels
  • SCI to buy vessels this year
  • Indian ministry reverses LNG stance
  • Chennai box strike becomes total
  • German Euro-MP argues for yard aid
  • Accident closes Baltimore canal
  • IRI files suit against LISCR
  • New bid to pass Alaska cruise bill
  • Everglades DeMariano quits
  • Chief engineer dies after collision

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Les chargeurs veulent effacer la frontière entre Anvers et Rotterdam
    “La congestion et les problèmes de handling nuisent à l’attractivité de nos ports et donc à leur position sur la carte logistique de l’Europe. Les longues tergiversations sur l’aménagement d’une seconde Maasvlakte, le Rhin d’Acier et l’amélioration de la navigation sur l’Escaut occidental de et vers Anvers créent à la longue un climat d’incertitude n’incitant pas les entreprises à venir s’implanter, car elles finissent par se demander si le delta Rhin-Escaut restera à plus long terme la région idéale pour leur centre de distribution. C’est jouer avec le feu. Le secteur néerlandais et flamand des chargeurs est dépendant dans une large mesure du fonctionnement optimal de nos ports. Freiner ce fonctionnement revient à freiner le développement de ce secteur et par conséquent notre économie, prospérité et bien-être”. Cet appel à une meilleure harmonisation des politiques néerlandaise et belgo-flamande en termes de ports et de mobilité a été lancé hier par D. van den Broek Humphreij, directeur général de l’Organisation des chargeurs néerlandais EVO, qui a ainsi donné le ton de la conférence organisée par l’EVO en collaboration avec la fédération des employeurs néerlandais VNO-NCW et son pendant flamand VEV à La Haye. La suite du débat a débouché sur un large consensus pour concilier concurrence et collaboration, même s’il a souvent été difficile de déterminer précisément où devait se trouver la limite entre les deux.
  • “Pas question d’aides publiques illicites”
    L’Association des chantiers navals sud-coréens dément bénéficier d’aides publiques pour la construction navale qui soient contraires aux règles de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC).
  • Nexia (ex-Exel Froid France) abat ses cartes
    Suite à une opération du type dit RES (Reprise de l’entreprise par les salariés) et ayant obtenu l’adhésion de 85% du personnel, la société Exel Froid France est devenue Nexia. L’équipe des principaux dirigeants, qui sont aussi actionnaires, vient d’abattre ses cartes. Pour le moment, le marché français sera couvert en direct car les moyens sont en place pour cela. S’agissant de l’Europe, la stratégie consiste à nouer des accords. Analyse des atouts du nouvel ensemble.
  • UPS et FedEx perdent la lutte contre DHL
    Le DoT, le Department of Transport américain, ne voit aucune raison de déposer une plainte officielle concernant la structure de propriété de DHL Airways, ni de supprimer sa licence de navigation aérienne ou de retirer la licence d’expéditeur de DHL Worldwide Express. Ainsi, le ministère ne tient pas du tout compte des plaintes d’UPS et de FedEx, qui avaient reçu le soutien de l’organisation américaine du transport routier ATA, le syndicat AFL-CIO et le syndicat du transport routier Teaster.

Marine Linkweb site
MAY 14, 2001
  • Crowley Completes Tow of the Ex-USS Iowa
  • Oil Prices Slip As Demand Drops
  • Shipping Firm To Offer Funeral Services
  • Shell Orders Two LNG Tankers
  • Frontline Sells Suezmax Tanker
  • Chris Brown to join Miller's
  • Schat-Harding acquires William Mills
  • Northrop Grumman Outlook Downgraded
  • EU Force Has Serious Ship Shortage

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 14, 2001
  • LISCR's counter suit threat baffles IRI
    IRI alleged LISCR failed to make payments under the settlement agreement.
  • OSG's long-term credit down to $269m
    Current financial resources will be adequate to meet the firm's requirements in the next year.
  • Royal Olympic Cruise Lines names new CEO
    John Pantazis was the CEO of Louis Cruise Line before joining Royal Olympic in November 2000.
  • New legal battle over Liberian flag
    Registry chief Yoram Cohen denies claims that a third of revenue channelled to president.
  • Sovcomflot adds two more to wanted list
    The tanker operator is expected buy four Aframax vessels if it sells seven OBOs to Genmar.
  • Bergesen takes quick profit on new VLCC
    The Norwegian owner's newbuilding asset play caps a busy day for tanker sale and purchase.
  • Oil spill prevention system under test
    The American Underpressure System will significantly reduce tankers' vulnerability to cargo loss.
  • OMI buys two vessels, sells one
    The sale of suezmax tanker Loire allows the Connecticut-based company to buy two other vessels.
  • Godby extends time charters
    Three ship contract to carry paper and plywood from Finland to Spain to continue until 2005.
  • Siem makes a Mosvold killing
    A convertible loan is set to produce a $250,000 bonus in the wake of Frontline takeover.
  • Navion doubles operating profit
    Good freight rates boost Norwegian shuttle tanker owner.
  • Liner agents merge
    New company will serve 30 lines and be one of top players in Scandinavian market.
  • Royal Caribbean offering $300m worth of bonds
    Net proceeds from the offering will go partly toward capital expenditures.
  • LISCO making money ahead of rejig
    The Lithuanian owner recently bought by Denmark's DFDS announced a profit for the first quarter.
  • Shell confirms double LNG order
    Oil major doubles LNG newbuilding tally.
  • Veteran VLCC fetches top dollar
    Mosvold to sell tanker at double book value for FPSO conversion.
  • Frontline cashes in on suezmax
    John Fredriksen's tanker giant has boosted its balance sheet with the sale of a 2000-built tanker.
  • Bosses profit from warrants at Frontline
    The Norwegian owner has bought outstanding warrants from John Fredriksen, Tor Olav Troim and Tom Jebsen.
  • Tank cracks revealed in refloated Lysfoss
    On-scene repairs to the Lys-Line ship have been ruled out after underwater video showed extent of damage.
  • MSCO ship abandons seal rescue
    A Murmansk Shipping Co vessel was not needed as nature came to the aid of stranded seals.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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