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December 5, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Timing for US security measures too tight
    ASIA's growing concerns over US-led cargo security enhancements flying in the face of commercial realities are being relayed to US decision makers, according to the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey .
  • Feeders seek backing for Bangladesh law to be scrapped
  • EU puts 66 high-risk ships on blacklist
Air and Land Transport
  • Taiwan pushing for CNY chartered flights from China
    IN what may be the first step for direct air links between Taiwan and China, the government here said it is working to make possible chartered flights between Taipei and Shanghai over the 2003 Chinese New Year period.
  • BA studies loss of Concorde rudder part
  • Dragonair wins right to fly to new Asian cities
  • Qantas adds extra flights to Vietnam
  • Ryanair's passenger volume up 43%
  • LOG Book
  • Air cargo: Balancing tighter security with need for speed
  • Emirates airline to build giant hangars in Dubai airport
  • China set to unveil world's fastest train soon
  • Decision to axe new Bangkok airport rail link sparks concern

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Timing for US security measures too tight
    ASIA's growing concerns over US-led cargo security enhancements flying in the face of commercial realities are being relayed to US decision makers, according to the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey .
  • Feeders seek backing for Bangladesh law to be scrapped
  • EU puts 66 high-risk ships on blacklist
Air and Land Transport
  • Taiwan pushing for CNY chartered flights from China
    IN what may be the first step for direct air links between Taiwan and China, the government here said it is working to make possible chartered flights between Taipei and Shanghai over the 2003 Chinese New Year period.
  • BA studies loss of Concorde rudder part
  • Dragonair wins right to fly to new Asian cities
  • Qantas adds extra flights to Vietnam
  • Ryanair's passenger volume up 43%
  • LOG Book
  • Air cargo: Balancing tighter security with need for speed
  • Emirates airline to build giant hangars in Dubai airport
  • China set to unveil world's fastest train soon
  • Decision to axe new Bangkok airport rail link sparks concern

Sched Netweb site
  • Modern Terminals handling falls 7pc during first half
  • U-Freight makes ISO9001 upgrade in Hong Kong
  • HKLSA discusses new US Customs regulations
  • Yang Ming sets up Italian subsidiary
  • Gina Fong joins Nielsen shipping, Cindy Lee leaves
  • IMO posthumously thanks Dr Giuliano Pattofatto for life's work
  • Tentat Singapore develops logistics provision arm
  • Airborne Express to increase rates next month
  • American Airlines' November traffic up 8.7pc
  • Continental's November systemwide load factor 70pc

Cargowebweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2002
  • Deutsche Post acquires 100 per cent of DHL
    During the previous days Deutsche Post World Net obtained the remaining 24.4 per cent of DHL International and in doing so has acquired 100 per cent of the American international courier.
  • Airborne announced rate increase
    Airborne announced it would begin phasing in general rate increases, effective January 6, 2003.
  • New Central America service APL
    APL launched a weekly container transportation feeder service to support the fast-growing trade between Asia and Central America.
  • US scared about air cargo on passenger flights
    Having tightened security on passengers and their baggage, the US federal government and the airlines are turning their attention to the cargo that is carried on airplanes.
  • KLM cargo traffic up 8 per cent
    In November 2002, overall traffic of KLM increased by 12 percent, whereas capacity increased by 10 percent year-on-year.
  • Hutchison go-ahead for Shenzhen terminal
    Beijing has given the green light to Hutchison Whampoa to begin construction on a 6.1 billion yuan (S$1.29 billion) container terminal in the booming port of Shenzhen, a move that will speed up exports from southern China and increase competition for nearby Hong Kong.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INSA team spells out tonnage tax benefits to Rev. Secretary - ... presses for early introduction
  • Anti-dumping duty mooted on Chinese, Indonesian floatglass
  • Dumping duty on sodium nitrite from EU, Taiwan imposed
  • EEPC draws up three-pronged strategy to attain $ 10-bn export target
  • Trade with Saarc rises by 11 pc in 2001-02
  • Thailand imposes 60.9 pc duty on Indian HR steel
  • CII holds meet to promote Indo-Italian trade
  • Base import price of crude soyabean oil hiked
  • Govt guidelines for pvt. role in port sector
  • Rs 350.84-cr. plan for Hooghly estuary draught improvement project cleared : Minister
  • Commission moots DCI sell-off in 4 new cases
  • KCCI seeks clear port labour policy
  • VPT cancels tender for unloaders
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures
  • Coffee Board chief sure of 2 lakh tonnes exports
  • Construction of 215-km Afghan road a test case for Indian cos
  • RITES bags new Tanzanian contract
  • Hysea to help software cos improve showing
  • Commerce Secy outlines issues to be taken up at WTO negotiations
  • Govt to set up warehouses abroad
  • Cidco in pact with Wipro on IT for Navi Mumbai SEZ
  • Lower tariff barriers will benefit Indian industry: Frank Wisner
  • Group of Ministers on WTO to finalise strategy
  • RBI raises investment limit in Saarc nations
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures
  • Asian Rubber Forum formed
  • Understanding multimodal logistics transport management better
  • IMC's 3-day international conference on "Communications Convergence" from Dec. 12
  • CII conference on VAT today

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2002
  • US Gulf markets quiet
  • Business as usual on US East Coast
  • Ecuador price update
  • Montreal: Market steady, avails becoming tight
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • DOE vs API: Both a bit bearish but heating oil supportive
  • Channoil Consulting expands team
  • Korean prices settle down
  • Fueloil prices more or less stable in Suez
  • Wide spread of prices in the Canary Islands
  • Gibraltar: Weaker demand helps clear congestion
  • Oil falls after solid US stock builds
  • African market report from GAC
  • Saudi posted price changes and market report
  • ExxonMobil applauds high viscosity fuel tests
  • Piraeus weathers the storm
  • Rotterdam market soft/steady this morning

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2002
  • Deutsche Post buys remaining shares of DHL
  • CMA CGM serves Vancouver
  • UK and London require one international hub/gateway airport
  • FedEx commences Hong Kong and Seoul service and increases rates for air and ground services
  • New business plan for SNCB

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2002
  • Steel-concrete sandwich the answer for safer bulkers?
    DNV is promoting the merits of a steel and concrete sandwich concept for ship construction.
  • Davie wins Torch Offshore contract
    LASH vessel will become DP2 offshore construction vessel
  • NOL has good success with EMFF heavy fuel
    Comparison trials show good results

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2002
  • Seattle Port Commission approves $733.7 million budget for 2003
  • Corps closing John Day lock for four hours tomorrow
  • APL opening new service connecting Americas with Asia
  • Port of Portland taps Tideworks for container terminal software upgrades
  • Rail freight traffic enjoys gains from week lacking holiday

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Chirac takes tanker battle to charterers
    THE French navy expelled a single-hull Malta-flag tanker beyond the 200-mile Economic Exclusion Zone on Tuesday night, the second vessel to be targeted as part of a tough post- Prestige crackdown on older vessels by France, Spain and Portugal.
  • Bahamas government protests to Spain on treatment of Mangouras
    THE government of the Bahamas has protested at the treatment meted out by the Spanish authorities to the master of the Prestige , who remains in a Spanish prison, with the flag state investigators still unable to speak to him.
  • Jamieson insists on EU response
    MEASURES post- Prestige to boost tanker safety must come through the European Union and the International Maritime Organisation, the UK's Shipping Minister David Jamieson has insisted, writes David Osler .
  • MCA head Storey decides to step down
    MAURICE Storey, the highly regarded chief executive of the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency, is to step down when his contract expires next June, Lloyd's List has learned.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2002
  • Arab stand on maritime issues
  • NZ mulls Tranz Rail future
  • Spain tightens tanker monitoring
  • India to control crew employment
  • Venezuelan protesters dispersed
  • New court hearing for Mangouras
  • Initial Nautile findings revealed
  • US MarAd rejects Israel request
  • Stevedoring improvements lauded
  • Tempers flare over Prestige spill
  • EC to restrict owners' liability
  • Dutch anger over alleged subsidy
  • France steps up tanker inspections
  • Teekay tipped to win Navion
  • Prestige prompts pensioner call-up
  • Atlantic communities on spill alert
  • France evicts risky Aframax
  • SembCorp suffers in dredging drama
  • Yantian places massive crane order
  • Boost for Malacca Straits safety
  • Pelindo battles to avoid bankruptcy

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2002
  • China committed to WTO: Official
    China is committed to protecting intellectual property under the terms of it entry into the World Trade Organization, but doing so will take a long time, a top Chinese official said.
  • Hong Kong carrier adding flights
    Dragon Airlines, the territory's second-largest carrier, received official permission to add five Asia-Pacific routes already served by leading rival Cathay Pacific Airlines Ltd.
  • Truckers sue over toll bridge hikes
    Three trucking groups and Roadway Express are challenging "exorbitant toll rate increases" on bridges linking Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
  • Felixstowe to double cargo capacity
  • Zim upgrades Mexico service
  • Austria, Denmark posts next for Deutsche Post?
  • Job losses at RailAmerica
  • Florida East Coast completes telcom sale
  • Menlo in Nike Golf deal
  • ProLogis signs with Polish retailer
  • Trans-Pacific surcharge extended through January
  • Port of Vancouver feeling West Coast pinch

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • DHL appartient désormais totalement à Deutsche Post
    La poste allemande a réussi ces derniers jours à acquérir les 24,4% d’action de DHL International qu’elle ne possédait pas encore. Le transporteur de courrier et de colis express appartient donc désormais entièrement à Deutsche Post. Cette transaction était d’une grande importance pour le lancement du programme “Star”, qui va permettre une vaste réorganisation des activités de Deutsche Post dans le domaine de l’express, du transport de marchandises et de la logistique.
  • Le Danemark force une décision sur le ciel unique européen
    Quatre ans après le lancement par la Commission européenne de sa proposition de ciel unique européen - Single Sky - en réponse à la congestion croissante du trafic aérien, les ministres européens des Transports donneront très certainement aujourd’hui (jeudi) à Bruxelles leur feu vert à cet espace aérien unique, qui doit déjà être prêt pour fin 2004.
  • L’AATIP s’inquiète de l’élimination phasée des barges à coque unique
    Marc Dullaers, membre belge du conseil de l’Association des affréteurs du transport international pétrolier (AATIP), nous a fait part, à l’occasion de l’assemblée générale qui s’est tenue mardi à Anvers, de l’inquiétude du secteur concernant une interdiction des unités à coque unique dans la navigation citernière fluviale d’ici cinq à six ans. Le secteur craint aussi les conséquences d’un éventuel conflit entre les EU et l’Irak dans le commerce international de pétrole. Willy Claes, ancien secrétaire général de l’OTAN, avait été contacté pour présenter un exposé sur le sujet.
  • DPD s’installe dans un nouveau centre de tri à Mechelen Zuid Logistics
    Direct Parcel Distribution (DPD) déménagera vers un nouveau centre de tri dans le zoning industriel au sud de Malines en janvier 2003. Le nouveau site fait partie du nouveau complexe logistique Mechelen Zuid Logistics, qui a été développé par le promoteur immobilier Eurinpro. Situé le long de l’E19, le complexe flambant neuf dispose de 30.000 m2 d’espace d’entreposage annexe bureaux. Le déménagement vers et la mise en service du nouveau centre de tri était devenu indispensable en raison de la croissance continue des activités de DPD.

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2002
  • Terror measure hits lines where it hurts
    New '24-hour rule' will bring higher costs and delays, warn Maersk and others.
  • European Safety Agency off the ground
    EU rushes through safety body ahead of schedule in bid to quell criticism.
  • Spain expels second Novoship tanker
    A mid-1980s-built, double-hull ship is escorted out to sea as post-Prestige crackdown intensifies.
  • Strike shutters Venezuelan ports
    Oil exports near paralysis as PDV workers step up anti-Chavez stance.
  • French explain tanker expulsion
    But owner refutes French statement that tanker was incorrectly loaded.
  • Prestige oil threatens Portuguese shores
    Spanish nature reserve and islands hit as fresh pollution comes ashore.
  • Olympic committee signs up cruiseships
    Athens 2004 starts inking in agreements on vessels for games.
  • Esco offloads Georg Ots
    Estonian owner finds Russian buyer for ship that lay idle in Tallinn for two years.
  • Crustaceans confound cruiseship
    After recent troubles with a virus, this time it's crayfish pots causing trouble for Holland America.
  • Teekay tipped to win Navion
    Report claims Statoil's board will probably pick aframax giant as buyer of shuttle tanker unit.
  • Iranians and Kazakhs team up in Caspian
    State-controlled Khazar Shipping and Kazmortransflot to buy vessels jointly as part of wider cooperation.
  • Loki gets go-ahead for ship transfer
    Struggling Norwegian owner wins approval to restructure and join forces with US-based Gainsco.
  • French navy boards aframax
    Fuel oil-carrying tanker Enalios Titan escorted away from coast as Prestige fears escalates.
  • Demolition market waits
    Brokers expect more tanker tonnage to hit beaches but not until next year.
  • Austal down on interim profit warning
    Share price down nearly one-fifth as Aussie catamaran ferry specialist predicts half-year loss.
  • Repairs and storage role back in the spotlight
    ABS says impact of structural repair work and previous trade of Prestige requires "further evaluation".
  • Oklahoma sub skipper "relieved"
    Commander of US navy submarine that hit LNG carrier Norman Lady is replaced.
  • Torch opts for Davie conversion
    US offshore firm awards offshore construction vessel project to Canadian shipyard.

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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.
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.
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
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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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
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
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
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
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
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