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BRIEFS
May 31, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO talks focus on shelter for ships in distress
    GLOBAL guidelines designed to ensure safe provision of shelter to ships in distress are expected to be established during an International Maritime Organisation meeting in London this week.
  • Greater cooperation must for maritime safety: US
  • Deal to salvage nuclear submarine wreck signed
  • A great sail from truck driver to 'Father of Containerisation'
Air and Land Transport
  • Star Alliance risks losing two member airlines
    THE Star Alliance faced the risk of losing two member airlines on Tuesday as one carrier said it might quit, while another looked like it might have to shift to the rival Oneworld grouping.
  • Two PSA units enter Italy air cargo market
  • Air France halves Q4 loss to 40m euros
  • Concorde relaunch for both BA and Air France
  • ANA to lease 3 A320s from Mitsui
  • FAA launches new runway alert system

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IMO talks focus on shelter for ships in distress
    GLOBAL guidelines designed to ensure safe provision of shelter to ships in distress are expected to be established during an International Maritime Organisation meeting in London this week.
  • Greater cooperation must for maritime safety: US
  • Deal to salvage nuclear submarine wreck signed
  • A great sail from truck driver to 'Father of Containerisation'
Air and Land Transport
  • Star Alliance risks losing two member airlines
    THE Star Alliance faced the risk of losing two member airlines on Tuesday as one carrier said it might quit, while another looked like it might have to shift to the rival Oneworld grouping.
  • Two PSA units enter Italy air cargo market
  • Air France halves Q4 loss to 40m euros
  • Concorde relaunch for both BA and Air France
  • ANA to lease 3 A320s from Mitsui
  • FAA launches new runway alert system

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 30, 2001
  • United, American in logistics venture
    Six leading transportation service and technology providers have formed a joint venture aimed at providing small and medium shippers with the service and price commanded by large shippers.
  • Central Europe roads: Slow but deadly
    The challenge of assembling a competitive transport network overwhelms Central European governments, despite the efforts of the European Union to help.
  • Cosco slates Boston calls
    The Chinese carrier has committed to making Boston a direct port of call in 2002.
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine to restructure
    The South Korean carrier will submit a plan to reduce its $4.6 billion debt.
  • Lykes adds Dominican call
  • House bill would amend Jones Act
  • Wan Hai to launch trans-Pacific service
  • Sinotrans opens US agency
  • AirNet Systems names Farris to head express services
  • Air France reports record profits
  • Linda M. Conte-Cuccurullo, industry group leader, dies
  • Polar Air Cargo offers priority service

Sched Netweb site
  • Nationwide e-port system to be launched in June
  • MTL web site streamlines logistics cycles
  • P&O plans Chennai expansion
  • TMM, Lykes upgrade online
  • SAS agrees to acquire Braathens
  • United Cargo raises domestic rates
  • Star goes with Surabaya hub

Cargowebweb site
MAY 30, 2001
  • Global Freight Exchange expands
  • Dutch-Antilles and Dutch own Dominican ports
  • OneSea.com and PrimeSupplier stick together
  • Troubled Cho Yang stops booking cargo
  • Retiring TLN chairman warnes for traffic jam

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Envoy highlights emerging market for Indian business in Chile
  • Steel, chemicals sectors account for most anti-dumping cases
  • Assocham signs MoU with Chinese trade body
  • Philippines may buy Indian sugar
  • PDEXCIL bid to boost powerloom fabrics exports to Gulf region
  • Call to access EU markets via CE adoption
  • HR coil makers slash export target by 42 pc
  • Vizag DLB posts Rs 678-lakh surplus
  • CoPT likely to give dredging contract to DCI
  • Samsons Group opens customs bonded warehouse
  • DCL enters second year of service
  • Cotton export curbs may soon be lifted
  • Move to promote Indo-Canadian bilateral trade
  • $ 15-million credit line to Myanmar on f.o.b. basis notified
  • Naidu suggests national debate on WTO issues
  • Duty drawback structure may be rationalised soon
  • Maran invites German SMEs for tie-ups
  • Low customs barrier would hit SMEs: Ficci
  • Govt outlines guidelines for accessing MAI funds - 70 pc overall support to branded exports
  • Centre lowers rice export prices
  • Global sugar intake rise predicted
  • Cyclonic storm peters out
  • Carrier Transicold to conduct courses on reefer containers
  • EMI course on int'l trade management from June 3
  • Petronet, GDF pact to be signed on June 2

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 30, 2001
  • Business as usual in Chile, demand picked up in Ecuador
  • Panama market steady, St Eustatius s/e
  • Steady and well supplied markets in Montreal and Halifax
  • Fuel oil prices up in Buenos Aires
  • South and East African markets this week
  • Good avails in Arab Gulf ports
  • Bunker prices steady to soft in West African markets
  • Bunker prices for Brazilian ports
  • Traders fear long dispute between Iraq and UN
  • OneSea.com merges with PrimeSupplier to form SeaSupplier
  • Avails back to normal in Port Said
  • New posted prices for Saudi Arabia, tight avails in Jeddah
  • Bunker prices for Irish ports
  • Mexican bunker price update
  • 60.0% of IPE Holdings shares tendered to IntercontinentalExchange

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 30, 2001
  • A good beginning for P&O Nedlloyd
  • Good result for A.P Moeller
  • New Maersk Sealand service
  • Above average increase for Deutsche Post
  • Stinnes with strong growth
  • Strategic Software acquires Dataworks
  • IATA AGM: adopts important resolutions for future
  • Cargo metropolis Paris
  • CN and CSX launch joint intermodal service
  • DB Cargo aiming high

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2001
  • Coast Guard holds Norway in Miami
    The Coast Guard continued to hold the NCL cruise ship Norway in port after the Marine Safety Office, Miami, withdrew its Control Verification Exam Letter last Sunday.
  • Rolls-Royce buys INTERING
    Rolls-Royce plc, has acquired INTERING GmbH of Germany for an undisclosed sum.
  • Army throws FGH a lifeline
    Halter Marine, Inc has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) for the detailed design and construction of a Logistic Support Vessel (LSV).
  • GulfMark buys Norwegian PSV operator
    GulfMark Offshore Inc. today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire all the shares of Sea Truck Holding AS.

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2001
  • Senator Murray meets today with maritime group to discuss Columbia River dredging
  • Port of Astoria commission gives green light to assorted new contracts
  • U.S. railroad freight traffic inks narrow increase during week ending May 19
  • Port of Anacortes makes plans to extend useful lifetime of docks for another 30 years
  • Member of Department of Fish and Wildlife decorated for saving swimmer in Long Beach

The East Africanweb site
  • Hijacked Indonesian Ship Recovered in Philippines
  • Low Business Hits Uganda Container Depots

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Queen Elizabeth II visit Nor-Shipping
    Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Norway's King Harald V, inspects a guard of honour outside the Royal Castle in Oslo yesterday at the start of a two day official visit to Norway. Green...
  • Curnow loses St Helena shipping services contract
    CURNOW Shipping - raided by the Serious Fraud Office earlier this month - has lost its contract to operate liner shipping services to the Atlantic island of St Helena, writes David Osle...
  • Exmar restricts Golar talks to link-up of LNG ships fleets
    Exmar's talks with John Fredriksen's Golar LNG company would only involve five Exmar LNG vessels on order in South Korea, managing director Nicholas Saverys said yesterday. Mr S...
  • G8 summit terror fear will cripple Genoa port
    NEARLY all of the port of Genoa and the airport will be closed for up to a week due to anti-terrorism measures when the Mediterranean city hosts the G8 summit in July. No official informati...
  • Cho Yang on the brink of extinction
    CHO Yang Shipping appeared to be in its final death throes yesterday as reports spread that the troubled Korean carrier had succumbed to the inevitable and sought court protection from creditors. ...

Fairplayweb site
MAY 30, 2001
  • USCG to push for single standard
  • Port operator price '$200M-$600M'
  • Gulf workers flex their muscles
  • Kwai Chung chaos threatened
  • Rolls-Royce buys Intering
  • Cho Yang files for receivership
  • Norway defects 'known in February'
  • Work begins on new Kuwait oil pier
  • Toll withdraws from Adelaide bid
  • Promises end customs agents strike
  • Carlsson criticises 'cheaters'
  • Transroll focuses on ownership
  • Kandla resumes operations
  • EU asks Korea to raise prices
  • Five in Bandar Abbas bidding
  • India tax plans worry bankers
  • Port Drummond line sabotaged
  • Latvian suffers brain drain

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • “Sans péage, pas de Masterplan anversois pour la mobilité”
    Steve Stevaert n’a pas été présent au forum sur la mobilité anversoise organisé par la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie d’Anvers mardi soir, à la déception de la majorité de l’assistance qui s’était préparée à un débat animé. Son chef de cabinet, Dirk Van Melkebeke, qui l’a remplacé au dernier moment, n’y a pas été par quatre chemins et a affirmé que le Masterplan anversois pour la mobilité resterait lettre morte sans le péage, nécessaire pour financer l’ensemble du plan.
  • Le Havre face à une offre pour un terminal CMA CGM
    On sait que l’armement français CMA CGM étudie actuellement diverses possibilités concernant l’implantation d’un hub dans un port de la zone Europe du nord ouest. Lors d’une conférence de presse tenue à Paris, Armand Toubol, Pdg de SNCF Participations, vient d’apporter un nouvel élément important concernant ce dossier.
  • UECC veut faire de Bilbao un hub pour le trafic automobile
    L’armement carcarrier UECC entend faire de son nouveau terminal à Bilbao à terme la plaque tournante pour ses trafics automobiles de et vers l’Espagne et par la même occasion renforcer sa position sur le marché du transport de voitures. L’opérateur pourra disposer d’ici quelques années d’un grand terminal dans le port basque qu’il compte développer comme un hub pour cette activité sur le modèle de Zeebrugge, nous a dit le general manager de United European Car Carriers (Iberica), Alejandro Villa Fernandez, en marge de la présentation du port de Zeebrugge à Bilbao.

Marine Linkweb site
Maritime Contract News
  • Acquisition Expands Rolls-Royce's Marine Capability
  • GD Takeover of NNS Could Curb Competition Within U.S. Warship Construction
Breaking News
  • Acquisition Expands Rolls-Royce's Marine Capability
  • Manpower Software Lands Myriad of Cruise Contracts
  • North Sea Tanker Markets are Lowest in One Year
  • Transatlantic Panamax Rates Hit Six-Week Lows
  • Flag of Convenience Embraces UAE's Decision To Crack Down on Corruption
  • GD Takeover of NNS Could Curb Competition Within U.S. Warship Construction
  • Oceaneering and DNV Form Joint Venture

Marine Linkweb site
Maritime Contract News
  • Acquisition Expands Rolls-Royce's Marine Capability
  • GD Takeover of NNS Could Curb Competition Within U.S. Warship Construction
Breaking News
  • Acquisition Expands Rolls-Royce's Marine Capability
  • Manpower Software Lands Myriad of Cruise Contracts
  • North Sea Tanker Markets are Lowest in One Year
  • Transatlantic Panamax Rates Hit Six-Week Lows
  • Flag of Convenience Embraces UAE's Decision To Crack Down on Corruption
  • GD Takeover of NNS Could Curb Competition Within U.S. Warship Construction
  • Oceaneering and DNV Form Joint Venture

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 30, 2001
  • Anangel-American mulls holding company
    Talks include publicly listing the holding company with John Angelicoussis as its head.
  • PDV Marina aims to carry more Venezuelan oil
    The shipping arm of the Venezuelan national oil company may sell shares to finance the expansion.
  • Warnow yard wins $68m order
    Oskar Wehr signs up for another two containerships to lift order to six vessels.
  • Strintzis Lines losses roll
    Greece's Strintzis Lines has little to celebrate as losses trim by little over 1%.
  • Safe UK ferry list updated
    The UK has published a list of ferries serving its ports and their compliance dates for new safety regulations.
  • Ofer snaps up Moller LPG carriers
    Sammy Ofer is paying over $70m to grow his gas shipping interests.
  • Galbraith's hook up with Genchem
    London shipbrokers Galbraith's are making a move into the gas and chemicals sector.
  • P&O Princess issues $286m worth of bonds
    The cash will be used for general corporate purposes rather than any specific projects like new ship orders.
  • Angelicoussis homes in on energy tonnage
    Greece's Anangel-American is taking on new tanker interests, switching a newbuilding contract and axing smaller bulkers.
  • Ship finance to cost more
    Shrunken brained owners may have to pay double for risk capital warns Citibank chief.
  • Minoan Lines again hit by losses
    The Greek liner's sales fell 1.4% in January-March, while its net loss dropped by 2.93% on year.
  • Bergesen and Solvang ink KHI LPG options
    The two pool-partners have increased the number of LPG ships on order at Kawasaki Heavy Industries to four.
  • TMM's subsidiary may get $500m tax refund
    Proceeds from the expected refund could be used to acquire the federal government's remaining stake in TFM.
  • Heidmar's Dorado pool loses three
    Managed tonnage is moving out of Heidmar's Dorado tanker listing but replacement ships are on the horizon.
  • Green Award gets Heyerdahl prize
    Tanker inspection scheme is first recipient of new environmental award.
  • Jinhui profits jump
    Bulk shipowner Jinhui Shipping & Transportation says stable shipments have helped boost its results.
  • Larsen sells out to Gulf Mark Offshore
    Norway's Larsen family is disposing of its Sea Truck Group shipping interests to US buyers.
  • Pertamina seeks tanker tonnage
    Indonesian owner and charterer Pertamina has opened for a raft of period cover.
  • NSS reaps rewards of firm Cape rates
    Profits at Nippon Steel Shipping up over 50% on firm freight rates for large bulk carriers.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
PORTS
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
SHIPPING
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
INDUSTRY
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
SEAFARERS
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
TRADE
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
TRANSPORTATION
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
LOGISTICS
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
SHIPPING
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
SHIPPING
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
PORTS
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
SHIPPING
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
PORTS
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
SHIPPING
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
SHIPPING
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
TRADE
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
NEWS
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
SHIPPING
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
TRUCKING
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
SHIPPING
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
SHIPPING
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
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
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
PORTS
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 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
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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