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October 2, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Laden box ships sit idle at US West Coast ports
    ALL eyes are fixed on the US West Coast today as hundreds of millions of dollars worth of goods - mostly from Asia - lie stranded on container ships unable to enter ports paralysed by the ongoing labour dispute.
  • APL sees little economic impact so far
  • EU set to take shipbuilding row with S Korea to WTO
  • Petrochem testing lab to be set up on Jurong Island
  • Vopak's jetty south of S'pore hit by vessel
Air and Land Transport
  • Outlook cloudy for merged carrier
    JAPAN's airline industry grows cosier this week when the holding company linking Japan Airlines Co Ltd and Japan Air System opens for business, but fewer carriers will not necessarily mean more profits.
  • Bill proposes more aid for US airlines
  • Continental plans code-share tie-up
  • UAL suspends stock dividend
  • Virgin Blue eyes 30% share of Aussie air market
  • Korean Air's Aug net income up 46%

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Laden box ships sit idle at US West Coast ports
    ALL eyes are fixed on the US West Coast today as hundreds of millions of dollars worth of goods - mostly from Asia - lie stranded on container ships unable to enter ports paralysed by the ongoing labour dispute.
  • APL sees little economic impact so far
  • EU set to take shipbuilding row with S Korea to WTO
  • Petrochem testing lab to be set up on Jurong Island
  • Vopak's jetty south of S'pore hit by vessel
Air and Land Transport
  • Outlook cloudy for merged carrier
    JAPAN's airline industry grows cosier this week when the holding company linking Japan Airlines Co Ltd and Japan Air System opens for business, but fewer carriers will not necessarily mean more profits.
  • Bill proposes more aid for US airlines
  • Continental plans code-share tie-up
  • UAL suspends stock dividend
  • Virgin Blue eyes 30% share of Aussie air market
  • Korean Air's Aug net income up 46%

Sched Netweb site
  • RCL to launch Hong Kong to Haiphong service
  • SE-Ningbo forecasts further growth this year
  • MSC adds XICT to Mediterranean service
  • Lua inducted into Lloyd's Asian hall of fame
  • Cathay Pacific has 'no objection' to Dragonair application
  • UPS finishes Louisville hub
  • Pacer International gets two new directors, retires one

Cargowebweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2002
  • Dockers to meet bosses over lockout
    West Coast shipping lines said they would keep the ports closed until the longshoremen agree to extend their expired contract.
  • China Airlines set to opt for Boeing 747
    'Taiwan's China Airlines yesterday looked like throwing a life-line to Boeing Co's flagging 747 production line, saying it was inclined to buy the Seattle company's big jets to replace its long-haul fleet.'
  • DHL appoints martin larson as vice president of sales in the US
    DHL announced Martin Larson as its new Vice President of Sales for the U.S. In this position, Larson will oversee all aspects of sales including managing field sales and special services, business development, sales planning and administration.
  • SAS receives first Airbus A330-300
    Today Scandinavian Airline's first Airbus A330-300 was delivered to Kastrup Airport, Denmark.
  • China Southern new website
    China Southern Airlines launched its "Third Generation" English website at www.cs-air.com/en.
  • UPS investment in Louisville Worldport
    UPS announced completion of a more-than-$1 billion expansion of its global all-points air facility in Louisville.
  • Huge investment FedEx Ground
    FedEx Corp. will spend $1.8 billion to expand its small package carrier FedEx Ground by adding 10 new hubs and enlarging 23 others.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2002
  • Tropical storms take their toll on Mexico
  • Prices firm in Panama
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • Crude gathers strength with Lili and bullish API forecast
  • Italy: New refining company founded
  • Powerboat disruptions in Gibraltar
  • Fujairah's fueloil drops outweighed by MGO gains
  • Personnel announcement from Norwegian Bunkers
  • New telecom details for SABS
  • USWC ports remain shut
  • Tight avails remain despite re-supply in Suez
  • Busan suffers a slugghish Tuesday
  • Brazil market update

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2002
  • European Investment Bank provides funds for finalising Athens peripheral motorway
  • HTFN celebrates its tenth birthday
  • UPS wins contract from Nikon Inc.
  • Exel sets up new temperature-controlled distribution centre in USA
  • WTSA container lines announce plans for rate increases
  • GT Nexus presents new SCM software
  • Schenker adds West African location to its network
  • Containers help Montreal
  • Port wins big ship business for Auckland
  • FedEx Ground builds parcel distribution centre in Tennessee

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2002
  • Wartsila acquires Canadian engine reconditioner
    Wartsila has acquired Canadian engine reconditioning company CGL Industries Ltd., located in Richmond, B.C., in the Vancouver area.
  • Princess lets options lapse
    Options fortwo cruise newbuildings at Chantiers de l'Atlantique have expired
  • Azipod simulation at MITAGS
    MITAGS has completed an upgrade of its Full Mission Ship Simulator
  • EU goes to WTO
    The European Union is taking its complaint against South Korean shipbuilding practices to the World trade Organization

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Bush weighs in to docks row
    US PRESIDENT George W Bush weighed into the the West Coast labour dispute yesterday, expressing fears over its economic impact and urging a speedy resolution.
  • ILWU seeks solidarity from European ports
    UNIONS affiliated to the International Transport Workers' Federation would target individual lines as part of a global solidarity campaign in support of US west coast longshoremen, senior labour officials have warned, writes Brian Reyes in Gibraltar.
  • Bergesen bosses in share spree
    BERGESEN'S two largest shareholders, Morten Sig Bergesen and Petter Sundt, have spent more than $36m tightening their grip on the Norwegian bulk shipping giant, which has attracted the attentions of worldwide shipping's Helmut Sohmen.
  • Wallenius eyes six-ship deal
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a leading car carrier operator, is poised to place an order for at least six vessels during the next six months, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2002
  • Intercargo calls for co-operation
  • Unions kick off solidarity campaign
  • SA strike impact limited
  • Federal mediators bid to end strike
  • P&O cruise newbuild in major fire
  • MCA favours swift retribution
  • Back to the Med for ANL
  • NZ winners and losers with PONL
  • EU given green light for WTO panel
  • Coal keeps Colombia in the black
  • Q'land maritime agency launched
  • Underwater loading starts in Russia
  • Anger over California bunker tax
  • Pakistan begins to draft spill plan
  • Incat Australia eases woes
  • Deloitte takes on Liberia audit
  • Pirates strike again in Malacca
  • Vancouver rejects cargo diversion
  • US West Coast ports to stay shut

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2002
  • Shippers don't rush to air freight - yet
    Airlines are fielding inquiries about available space on flights to and from Asia, executives said, but bookings have yet to materialize.
  • EU will take shipyard dispute to WTO
    European Union governments have approved plans to take their acrimonious dispute with South Korea over shipyard subsidies to the World Trade Organization.
  • IATA delays new rate formula
  • Calif. frees up LA port funds
  • Calif. enacts harbor truck emission law
  • Expansion, rail link for Howland Hook
  • AA Cargo adds cities to ExpediteFS
  • Guangzhou plans port upgrade
  • Teekay orders Aframax vessels
  • India carriers hike bunker surcharge
  • Port shutdown backing up supply chain
  • Employers extend West Coast lock-out

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Un médiateur pour débloquer les ports US de la côte ouest?
    Les ports américains de la côte ouest sont restés fermés pendant toute la journée de lundi dernier et il en était de même ce mardi matin. On pouvait s’attendre que cette situation perdure, la Pacific Maritime Association restant sur ses positions, à savoir que le syndicat doit s’en tenir à l’accord précédent tant qu’il n’y a pas de nouvelle convention et qu’assurance doit être donnée qu’il n’y aura pas de travail au ralenti. L’ILWU a rejeté cette demande mais laissait entendre qu’une rencontre avec un médiateur était possible avant que n’intervienne une nouvelle rencontre avec le patronat prévue pour ce mercredi. De même le syndicat n’avait pas rejeté l’idée d’une réunion jeudi à Washington avec le Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Le patronat pour sa part s’est toujours montré partisan de l’intervention d’un médiateur. Sur le terrain, la situation prend des allures inquiétantes en ce sens que des navires sont inactifs dans les ports, d’autres en attente, tandis que la grogne s’installe du côté des transporteurs routiers. Enfin, tant aux Etats-Unis qu’en Asie, d’aucuns commencent à évaluer les conséquences de cette situation.
  • Dart Line aligne un troisième navire entre Zeebrugge et Dartford
    L’opérateur de ferry fret Dart Line, une filiale de l’entreprise sud-africaine Bidcorp (qui a repris le groupe Jacobs l’an dernier), a cette semaine lancé un troisième départ par jour sur la route entre Zeebrugge et Dartford. Hier, le “Bazias 1” a été aligné pour la première fois. Le navire quittera désormais chaque jour le port côtier belge à 16.00h, alors que le départ depuis le port britannique est prévu à 03.00h du matin. L’augmentation de la fréquence est une réponse aux besoins du marché, car Dart Line a vu ses volumes augmenter continuellement au cours des quatorze derniers mois arrivant à 135.000 unités fret sur base annuelle à Zeebrugge. C’est ce que nous a affirmé Helmut Walgraeve de Dart Line.
  • FedEx va investir massivement dans les colis terrestres
    Le groupe américain FedEx Corp a dévoilé un ambitieux plan d’investissement de 1,8 mia. d’USD, réparti sur six ans, pour sa division de colis “terrestres” FedEx Ground. L’objectif est de doubler la capacité de traitement des envois et de la faire passer de 2,5 millions de colis par jour actuellement à 4,8 millions d’unités d’ici la fin de l’année fiscale 2009. FedEx Ground est actuellement la division du groupe qui connaît la croissance plus rapide. Cette décision intervient alors que le groupe estime que son réseau global air/terre (la division FedEx Express) est désormais quasi achevé, de sorte que les besoins en capitaux de celui-ci vont diminuer.
  • Le Danemark propose une réduction du budget “Marco Polo”
    Il semble que l’agenda des ministres européens des Transports qui tiendront jeudi prochain leur première réunion sous la présidence du Danemark au Luxembourg, sera peu étoffé. Des décisions importantes ne doivent dès lors pas être attendues. Pour la première fois depuis longtemps aucun sujet maritime ne sera abordé. Les Danois attribuent cela au fait que l’Espagne, qui a présidé l’UE avant eux, a réussi à faire avaliser la directive portuaire. “En concertation avec la Commission européenne et les Etats membres nous avons décidé d’à nouveau prêter attention à des questions maritimes en décembre”, déclare un porte-parole danois de l’UE.

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2002
  • Allied Maritime cancels Japanese newbuilding
    Greek owner has withdrawn from a handysize dry bulk ship contracted at Namura Shipbuilding.
  • Union walkout to extend US port closure
    Presence of armed PMA security guards causes union negotiators to walk out of meeting.
  • Kawasaki Heavy to widen net loss
    Strengthening yen contributes to higher-than-expected first half net loss.
  • Fruit producers mull shipping contingency plans
    Chiquita, Dole and Del Monte may divert some small containerships to Gulf Coast.
  • Bergesen chiefs on big spree
    Shares soar 10% as chairmen boost stock holdings by $36m.
  • US port lockout affects only containerships
    US West Coast dockworkers are working on passenger and military vessels.
  • Hual ship grounds in Tokyo typhoon
    Leif Hoegh-controlled car carrier leaking oil off Japan.
  • Ceres sheds last of 1970s-built ULCCs
    Bangladesh breakers pay strong price for their nineteenth large tanker this year.
  • Malaysian tanker raided by pirates
    Diesel stolen from the Nautica Kluang in the Strait of Malacca.
  • Eidsiva seeks liquid future
    Jorgen Heje looks to ships for shares deal to boost one of Oslo's least active stocks.
  • Fernadero calls it quits
    Subsidiary of failed bidder for Latvian Shipping gives up on legal action to overturn privatisation auction.
  • FCJ and Skaarup join forces
    German broking giant Frachtcontor Junge expands interests with bulker shop.
  • Prosecutor presses ferry felony charges
    Company chiefs and officers in new jeopardy over Express Samina tragedy.
  • Tallink brings in bigger ship
    Estonian ferry owner replacing Esco's chartered-in Baltic Kristina on Sweden run.
  • Wartsila buys again
    Finnish ship-engine maker adds Canadian repair operation to its expanding global empire.
  • Viktor Lenac slumps into the red
    Ferry order delay hits Croatian shipyard in first half.
  • Outlook brighter for Iino after VLCC sale
    Greek purchase of Taiho I lifts Japanese owner's profit forecast.
  • EU okays Korean shipbuilding WTO referral
    Pascal Lamy tells Council Korea-Europe talks to find solution have failed.
  • Strong oil price lifting dry bulk freight rates
    Utilities' fuel-switch creating tonnage shortage and boosting rates suggests Lorentzen & Stemoco.
  • NYK joins foreign LNG charge
    Japanese shipping giant joins MOL and K Line in setting up gas marketing arms abroad.

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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
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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%
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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