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March 26, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Carriers upbeat despite falling volumes at US west coast ports
    [SINGAPORE] While early indications from key ports on the US West Coast appear to be confirming an economic slowdown, major transpacific carriers remain upbeat.
  • Japanese shipyards getting a boost from weaker yen
  • South Korea plans new port authorities for Pusan, Inchon
  • PSA sets new vessel productivity rate record
  • Ship sales
Air and Land Transport
  • Airlines share blame for rising air rage cases: ICAO
    [NEW DELHI] Airline chief executives should fly economy class to better understand air rage, according to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) secretary general R C Costa Pereira.
  • THAI gears up to restore image after blast
  • Europe wide air traffic space gets go-ahead
  • US urged not to block flight transfers at National Airport
  • Log Book
Features
  • Oil rig loss threatens to sink Petrobras' reputation
    The sinking of the world's largest offshore rig is the latest in a series of accidents and embarrassing oil spills that have dogged Br zil's giant oil producer over the last three years.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Carriers upbeat despite falling volumes at US west coast ports
    [SINGAPORE] While early indications from key ports on the US West Coast appear to be confirming an economic slowdown, major transpacific carriers remain upbeat.
  • Japanese shipyards getting a boost from weaker yen
  • South Korea plans new port authorities for Pusan, Inchon
  • PSA sets new vessel productivity rate record
  • Ship sales
Air and Land Transport
  • Airlines share blame for rising air rage cases: ICAO
    [NEW DELHI] Airline chief executives should fly economy class to better understand air rage, according to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) secretary general R C Costa Pereira.
  • THAI gears up to restore image after blast
  • Europe wide air traffic space gets go-ahead
  • US urged not to block flight transfers at National Airport
  • Log Book
Features
  • Oil rig loss threatens to sink Petrobras' reputation
    The sinking of the world's largest offshore rig is the latest in a series of accidents and embarrassing oil spills that have dogged Br zil's giant oil producer over the last three years.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Carriers upbeat despite falling volumes at US west coast ports
    [SINGAPORE] While early indications from key ports on the US West Coast appear to be confirming an economic slowdown, major transpacific carriers remain upbeat.
  • Japanese shipyards getting a boost from weaker yen
  • South Korea plans new port authorities for Pusan, Inchon
  • PSA sets new vessel productivity rate record
  • Ship sales
Air and Land Transport
  • Airlines share blame for rising air rage cases: ICAO
    [NEW DELHI] Airline chief executives should fly economy class to better understand air rage, according to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) secretary general R C Costa Pereira.
  • THAI gears up to restore image after blast
  • Europe wide air traffic space gets go-ahead
  • US urged not to block flight transfers at National Airport
  • Log Book
Features
  • Oil rig loss threatens to sink Petrobras' reputation
    The sinking of the world's largest offshore rig is the latest in a series of accidents and embarrassing oil spills that have dogged Br zil's giant oil producer over the last three years.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Ports: Dump HMT
    The American Association of Port Authorities wants Congress to fund harbor maintenance from general revenues.
  • Down year seen for Seaway
    Total tonnage is expected to be below 2000 levels - the lowest in five years.
  • Foot-and-mouth slows Rotterdam
    Customs checks are delaying shipping movements at the world's largest port.
  • New units lift Deutsche Post
    The German multinational said it is on track to become the globe's top logistics provider.
  • Former Customs auditor Polidoro joins Barthco
  • German, Dutch transport see results surge
  • GoCargo shifts focus, lays off 20
  • Tradiant adds three carriers to GTN project
  • Colombo expecting boost from new Europe service
  • Shanghai launches new logistics hub
  • GATX acquires Polish tank car operator
  • Malaysia to expand box hauler sector
  • ING Barings: Celadon eyes Mexico, B2B

Sched Netweb site
  • Strongest quarterly results ever for P&ON
  • New railway lines for southern China and Vietnam
  • Anti piracy measures for the Asian region
  • Emirates Airline annexes Dusseldorf, Tripoli
  • KLM shuffles the pack
  • Bangkok frequency increased
  • BAX Global fills top jobs

Cargowebweb site
MARCH 23, 2001
  • UPS calls on Bush to revoke DHL License
  • Samsung to build 9,800 Teu ships for China
  • UPS adjusts earnings expectation down 10 per cent
  • DOT reviews DHL and FedEx compliance fight
  • US court agrees with FedEx/USPS
  • Port makes money from meat crisis
  • China limits foreign port stakes
  • Cho Yang to cut US staff

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 23, 2001
  • Petrobras will replace sunken oil rig
  • Small fire at Inchon refinery, CDUs operating as normal
  • Brazil bunker price update
  • Crude oil steady after a volatile week
  • New weekly global averages

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 23, 2001
  • Probation, fine for Neptune Dorado master
    The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California announced that Kiriakos Daioglou was sentenced yesterday to three years of probation for willfully and knowingly failing to report to the United States Coast Guard the hazardous condition of the T/V Neptune Dorado, in violation of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act
  • Big Red boat sold to Spanish operators
    One of the ill-fated Premier Cruises' "Big Red Boats"--The Oceanic-- has been sold to Pullmantur, Spain
  • Carnival profit drops
    Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) reported net income of $128.0 million ($0.22 diluted EPS) on revenues of $1.0 billion for its first quarter ended February 28, 2001, compared to net income of $171.5 million ($0.28 diluted EPS) on revenues of $824.9 million for the same quarter in 2000.
  • Frontline sells two VLCCs
    Frontline Ltd. (NASDAQ ticker FRONY) has sold the two VLCCs, Front Tartar and Front Tarim, both built 1993 to undisclosed buyers for an en-bloc price of $104 million.

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2001
  • Boeing plans to move company's corporate office out of Seattle to new headquarters in another state
  • Fear of Hoof and Mouth Disease causes Australian Quarantine Inspection to check inbound containers
  • Western sawmills report lower activity in first half 2001 but expect improvement in second
  • Port Bellingham enters agreement for $90,000 to engineer the Bellwether building's final phase
  • Port of Seattle budgets $6.8 million for work on Berth Six at Terminal 18

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 24, 2001
  • Running on empty in the Western Sahara
    WHEN choosing a gift, it's the thought that counts ' but who can fathom the thoughts of the anonymous benefactor who sent second-hand ice skates to War on Want's Toys Make Children Happy appeal for...
  • A veteran remembered
    THE era of the battleship is brought to life in a new book about HMS Warspite, which survived two world wars to become one of the most famous fighting ships of her time. The book...
  • Lutine
    Luck of the Irish faces Czechmate A FULL World Cup qualifying card for Saturday and Wednesday provides ample opportunity to bash the bookies. The bet of the day must be the Czech R...
  • Net proceeds of seven centuries
    AS FISHERMEN protest against the ban imposed by Europe to replenish fish stocks, a look back at the commercial fisheries of England and Wales since 1300 seems timely, writes Sandra Speares. ...
  • Nearly 30 years fostering Carnival spirit
    AN interview with Bob Dickinson is undoubtedly the high spot of any trip to Miami. Sharp, acerbic and perceptive, the man is a journalist's dream. A few well-placed questions and you can sit back a...
  • Prophet of doom in the world of safety at sea
    "I HAVE to be careful what I say," began Frank Coles, managing director of GlobeWireless LLC. He then proceeded to ignore his own advice comprehensively " but it was the best decision in th...
  • Not even the stars can give us total answers
    NOW that the international space station has become a feature of my local environment, I feel a new dimension has entered my life. As I gaze westwards from my doorstep on clear nights, I fe...
  • The cunning of an ostrich
    Like many investors, Leroy Henry has seen his share of losses as the stock market continues to tumble. But, despite the turmoil, he is not agonising over the damage to his portfolio. Mr Hen...
  • this was the week ...
    Festival bond plan paves way for float FESTIVAL Cruises is to step in to the high yield bond market by issuing a e 150m ($141.5m) to e 200m ($188.6m) bond to fund two further new...
  • Business Travel
    Stuart MacKenzie Opened last November: the Radisson Hotel Waterfront The best of both worlds WHEN the Radisson Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town opened its doors for business la...
  • New kids on the block can be rated - @t last
    MILLIONS of small to medium- size companies are to get the chance they dreamed of to be recognised in a respectable ratings system, just like the high-powered conglomerates. It will cost th...
  • The week'sWinners
    Paladin The emerging international oil and gas developer rides the surge in the price of crude with profits of £17.4m ($11.8m) in 2000, five times those achieved last year. MOL...
  • The week'sLosers
    Insurers One of the worst weeks for a very long time. Lloyd's is hit by a negative report from Moody's that says next year will not be a good one. The Petrobras casualty wipes...
  • QuoteUnquote
    "We don't care what flag you fly or where you travel. When you are in Alaska you will obey Alaska's laws and respect our values." "Charterers want to play foot...
  • Lloyd's List Chess column
    THE placement of pawns on the key central squares d4, d5, e4 and e5 are one of the key factors in determining middlegame plans. Last week we looked at so-called 'open centres' &...
  • Movers&Shakers
    Cameron heads CNA Angus K Cameron has been appointed to the newly created position of chief financial officer for CNA Europe Holdings, the parent of both Maritime and CIE. Angus jo...
  • What'sHappeningWhere
    Lloyd's List Events, Exhibitions and Conferences 2001 March Lloyd's Maritime Training Programme Obtaining Finance for Shipping Seminar...
  • Floating one for the future
    WHEN man first landed on the moon in the 1960s there were those who thought it meant that by the turn of the millennium space travel for the masses would be as common as flying to the Costa Bra...
  • Ferry consolidation wins some Sterling support
    THE first results from P&O since it floated off its cruise business seemed to leave the press in some confusion, with little agreement about what was the key point. Indeed, the Pink Pa...
  • Taking an industry out of the shadows
    ONE of the more noteworthy aspects of British maritime life in the past couple of years has been the open way the new Maritime and Coastguard Agency has gone about its business under the stewardshi...
  • Hoverspeed suffers a Dover delay
    THE best-laid plans of Hoverspeed to introduce three of its four fast monohulls to Dover last Monday came to nothing when a berth being converted by the harbour board was not ready and the whole th...
  • Ceremony has shades of Shakespeare
    THE winners of the 2001 Citis 2001 LSM Awards received their gongs in the restrained splendour of the Globe Theatre on London's south bank on Monday evening. An admirably brief ceremo...
  • Festival's niche is as happy medium
    THE key point to come out of George Poulides' hospitality in St Nazaire was that Festival Cruises will definitely be ordering two more ships, its seventh and eighth, some time later this year...
  • A must for the aspiring yachting enthusiast
    IF YOU are thinking of taking the Royal Yachting Association's coastal skipper or yachtmaster course, an updated reference manual for the course is now available, writes Sandra Speares. ...

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 23, 2001
  • ANZDL links WCSA-Australasia trade
  • Steel industry comes to Subic
  • Hyundai Corp to move into building
  • FESCO in service shake-up
  • Indian meat exports hit by FMD
  • FMD restrictions hit Euro trade
  • Szczecin wage proposal blow
  • Ken Sho cargo given all-clear
  • Indian owners seek workforce cuts
  • China oil imports set to soar
  • River operators join forces
  • Court halts newbuild bidding
  • Six make Hellenic short-list
  • Weir trading in Bilbao assets
  • Fremantle access under review
  • Balearics rule out shipping gas
  • NYK box ship on fire off Halifax
  • Monterey forced to cancel cruises

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
MARCH 24, 2001
  • Deutsche Post augmente son CA de moitié et double son bénéfice
    L’an 2000 a été un grand cru pour Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN), à telle enseigne que le CEO Klaus Zumwinkel considère tout bonnement l’exercice 2000 comme la meilleure année de l’histoire du groupe. Le chiffre d’affaires a augmenté de 46% à 32,7 milliards d’EUR, le bénéfice brut de 158% à 2,38 mia. d’EUR. Fait marquant: le courrier traditionnel ne livre plus l’essentiel du chiffre d’affaires, dont la plus grande partie est générée hors d’Allemagne.
  • Dachser (Allemagne) et Nexia (France) s’allient dans les transports frigorifiques
    Le groupe Dachser et la société française Nexia viennent de signer à Paris un accord présenté comme la première étape d’un réseau européen de transport routier sous température dirigée (froid). Il s’agit de l’héritage d’initiatives lancées dès 1999 par Dachser et Exel Froid France. Dans la corbeille de mariage, le groupe allemand apporte notamment ses 28 plates-formes de transport-logistique, tandis que le partenaire français en apporte 26. Le mode d’exploitation devrait être innovant: sur certaines liaisons les mêmes moyens de traction seront utilisés pour les marchandises sous température dirigée et pour celles relevant de la messagerie routière “sèche”.
  • Dentressangle affiche des résultats 2000 meilleurs que prévu
    Avec des résultats en croissance significative, une bonne rentabilité dans les transports malgré la hausse du diesel et les 35 heures, et des perspectives favorables pour 2001, le groupe français Norbert Dentressangle a tout lieu de se montrer satisfait. Il vient de publier ses résultats financiers annuels, qui lui donnent les moyens de poursuivre son expansion. Pour cette année, le groupe affiche un même optimisme, entre autres grâce à l’obtention de nouveaux contrats.
  • Géodis dans le rouge en 2000
    Le groupe français Géodis doit encore présenter ses résultats financiers pour 2000 à l’assemblée générale qui aura lieu en mai, mais il vient de les publier en résumé. “Les résultats sont en net retrait par rapport à 1999”, dit le groupe dans un communiqué. Un euphémisme pour dire que l’exercice s’est soldé par des chiffres rouges. En effet, alors que le chiffre d’affaires progressait de 8,5% à 3,41 milliards d’EUR, le résultat net passait d’un bénéfice de 18,6 millions d’EUR en 1999 à une perte de 26,9 mio. d’EUR l’année passée. Le résultat d’exploitation, par contre, a été positif. Avec 20,3 mio. d’EUR, il s’inscrit cependant en retrait de près de 65% par rapport aux 57 mio. d’EUR en 1999.

Marine Linkweb site
MARCH 23, 2001
  • Ferry Grant Applications Due By July 15
  • AlaskaLNG.com Available Soon

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 23, 2001
  • Shell eyes up LNG options
    Oil major Shell is eyeing Daewoo for an LNG newbuilding, but is still mulling options in Japan.
  • Babcock Borsig's Lederer gets another five years
    Boss Klaus Lederer has been rewarded for building up the German shipbuilder with a contract extension.
  • Tug due to rendezous with BP VLCC
    Repair staff are expected to reach a stranded and fully laden VLCC on Saturday.
  • Shenzhen steps up ports expansion
    The southern Chinese city is spending $1.9bn on upgrading its container facilities.
  • Venezuela yard blocks PDVSA newbuildings
    Domestic shipyards are fighting for a piece of the action in Venezuela.
  • Byzantine Maritime ship detained
    Catalogue of deficiencies leads to 127,000-dwt combination carrier, Fannie, being held 22 days.
  • SCI may struggle in boxship charter quest
    Shipping Corporation of India wants to expand its European service, but tonnage is scarce.
  • Owners yard bids axed
    Shipowners out of running to take over soon to be privatised Hellenic Shipyards.
  • NYK boxship on fire off Nova Scotia
    Bad weather conditions are hampering fire-fighting operations.
  • Profits slip at Singapore's Labroy Group
    Falling profit margins knock engineering and transportation group Labroy.

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Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
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
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
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
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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%
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.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
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
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
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
››› 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
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.
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
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.
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
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