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June 20, 2002
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shenzhen ports' throughput soars 49% in first 5 months
    CONTAINER terminals in South China's Shenzhen region continue to post surging throughput figures recording a combined 49 per cent year-on-year growth for the first five months this year, solidifying its position as a serious competitor to Hong Kong.
  • Tug attacked in Philippines but S'pore owners to continue using route
  • Inspection campaign from July 1: MPA
  • Trans-Pacific shipping lines fail to restore rates
Air and Land Transport
  • LOG Book
  • Air controllers' strike causes massive delays across Europe
  • SATS looking to US and Europe for joint ventures
  • Delta offering first-class upgrades for US$40
  • Second black box from crashed CAL jet found
  • Olympic Air in need of white knight to stave off collapse
  • EasyJet seeks landing slots at Orly airport

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shenzhen ports' throughput soars 49% in first 5 months
    CONTAINER terminals in South China's Shenzhen region continue to post surging throughput figures recording a combined 49 per cent year-on-year growth for the first five months this year, solidifying its position as a serious competitor to Hong Kong.
  • Tug attacked in Philippines but S'pore owners to continue using route
  • Inspection campaign from July 1: MPA
  • Trans-Pacific shipping lines fail to restore rates
Air and Land Transport
  • LOG Book
  • Air controllers' strike causes massive delays across Europe
  • SATS looking to US and Europe for joint ventures
  • Delta offering first-class upgrades for US$40
  • Second black box from crashed CAL jet found
  • Olympic Air in need of white knight to stave off collapse
  • EasyJet seeks landing slots at Orly airport

Sched Netweb site
  • US offers cash for port security
  • Seabulk to change owners, seeks fresh credit
  • Ecu-Line recruits CargoLine
  • PTP sets record in container handling productivity
  • Evergreen keeping 20pc of boxes in Singapore?
  • Ecu-Line launches transit via Dalian, Qingdao
  • Real Time names Williams strategic business director
  • Lufthansa, Shanghai Airlines step up co-operation
  • Swiss reorganises marketing and communication unit
  • US sets 2003 deadline for new flight deck doors

Cargowebweb site
JUNE 19, 2002
  • Cuts and delays due to strikes in Europe
    For Wednesday, and Thursday, 19 and 20 June, strikes have been announced in several European countries by, among others, the air traffic controllers in France.
  • AAR proposal to boost intermodal
    A series of seven modifications to existing transportation policies were proposed today by Association of American Railroads President Edward R. Hamberger so that freight railroads can meet the nation's growing need for intermodal freight services.
  • Logistics.com with $8 billion of procurement
    Logistics.com said the procurement via its systems reached $8 billion in freight transportation services, '...resulting in more than $500 million in hard dollar savings for customers...'
  • Yellow result exceeded estimates
    Yellow Corporation announced that second quarter earnings per share, excluding unusual items, will be in the range of $.22 to $.25.
  • Approval of 1.4 billion package Alitalia
    The European Commission is set to approve a controversial 1.4 billion euro recapitalization programme for Alitalia.
  • MOL joins APL West Asia Express
    From June 2002, MOL will join APL's West Asia Express service (WAX).
  • Lufthansa expects 400 million profit
    An operating result of about 400 million euros in the current fiscal year after 28 million euros in the year 2001 was forecast by Lufthansa CEO Jurgen Weber at the 49th Annual General Meeting in Cologne, Germany today.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • OTAL restructures service schedule to avoid port congestion
  • ECU-Line takes in CargoLine Switzerland
  • 1,000 new containers added to fleet
  • E. Asia-Australia freight rates to increase
  • Lykes adds Italian ports to Gulf-Med service
  • Malaysia's container traffic soars by 22 pc in first quarter of 2002 - Bintulu Port puts up best show with 64 pc
  • Kalmar launches new straddle carrier
  • New buoy tender vessel makes navigation safer
  • Kalmar to supply 2 Nelcon STS cranes to French port
  • BIMCO officers meet in Limassol
  • Vietnam to intensify port upgrading
  • MSC to use Manzanillo Port as eastern Pacific Hub
  • Mitsubishi launches giant cruise ship
  • Maritime security expo to be held in New York
  • Straddles flow into Durban
  • Maersk Sealand adds Cornelia to containership fleet
  • Maersk says no plans to leave Kaohsiung harbour
  • 2 Italian ports to merge
  • "K" Line starts Europe division in London
  • Psa Group continues with robust growth at local and overseas terminals
  • Johor Port to invest RM60 m on upgradation, expansion
  • St Petersburg port, Severstaltrans in joint project to move boxes by rail
  • MOL Group opens new China office
  • Box rates to go up on Asia-SA west coast trades
  • Kobe port handles 20,098 TEUs more in 2001
  • HHI to build 4 boxships
  • Brian Sondey elected IICL chief
  • Panama Canal plans to raise tolls by 13 pc
  • Silk exports exceed target in 2001-02
  • Pakistan govt slashes import duty on 600 commodities from India
  • Rising coir exports help deplete glut of stocks
  • Markfed sells 1.4 lakh tonnes of wheat
  • Large mills may export 2 lakh t. of paper as prices go up
  • Pak to declare Gwadar port a free-trade area
  • Export target may prove to be slightly beyond reach, feel economists
  • Karnataka charting out export policy
  • Chinese help in coal mining sought
  • Food processing trade sees better days ahead
  • RBI allows exporters to accept payment via credit/debit cards

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 19, 2002
  • OPEC may raise output next week
  • API/DOE crude comparison
  • Canada East Coast: Demand picks up in Montreal
  • Healthy markets in New York and Philadelphia
  • New posted prices in Ecuador
  • African markets East and West Coast
  • African market report from GAC
  • Demand sluggish despite competitive prices in Oman
  • Fujairah softens in line with weaker crude trends
  • Panama Canal: Delays expected due to Canal maintenance work
  • Bearish feel to APIs, less so for DOEs
  • Bunker operations to be suspended tomorrow in Canary Islands due to general strike
  • Brazil: Barge congestion and poor avails
  • Bunker prices from Russia and Ukraine
  • Suez bunkers come off despite poor avails
  • Rotterdam market report from Marine Bunkering
  • Mixed Saudi posted prices, avails tight in Jeddah

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 19, 2002
  • MOL joins APL West Asia Express Service
  • IRU reminds EU governments of their responsibilities regarding illegal immigration
  • Port of Savannah captures USD 1.3 million grant for port security
  • "K" Line receives recognition from SC Johnson
  • APL completes European management changes
  • OOCL announces creation of OCCL (Russia) Limited
  • Davies Turner introduces new consultancy service and opens designated export place
  • Charleston wins USD 1.92 million in port security grants
  • Dole Ocean Cargo Express resumes services to Costa Rica and Honduras
  • 5th International transport exhibition TRANSTEC 2002 to be held in St. Petersburg on October 24- 27, 2002

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 19, 2002
  • Cruise merger clears a hurdle
    The U.K. Competition Commission has concluded that the proposed merger of Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises could not be expected to operate against the public interest
  • Kongsberg Simrad and ABB in cooperation agreement
    Kongsberg Simrad AS and ABB AS have entered a worldwide cooperation agreement on joint marketing, sales and technology development to marine and offshore vessels.

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2002
  • Northwest maritime facilities net DOT security grants
  • Port of Longview hosting Association of Pacific Ports conference
  • DOT sets deadline for foreign airlines to install protective flight deck doors
  • PMA takes exception to press release warning of lockout
  • Portland International Airport continues string of monthly passenger gains

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • UK clears Royal Caribbean merger with P&O Princess
    The UK government has cleared P&O Princess's proposed merger with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, a decision not only welcomed by the two partners but by Carnival, the hostile bidder for P&O Princess.
  • Owners urge third-party cruiseship cover shake-up
    A SHAKE-UP in the system of providing third party liability for the world's cruiseships is to be considered, as owners of less glamorous types of tonnage express fears about having to subsidise potentially massive claims, writes James Brewer.
  • FBI launch hunt for al-Qa'eda arms ship
    A MERCHANT vessel thought to be carrying up to 40 al-Qa'eda terrorists and a cache of arms bound for Los Angeles is being sought by the US Coast Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, writes David Osler.
  • Midttun cleared of breaking share deals rules
    NORWAY'S Security Commission is understood to have cleared Det Norske Veritas' former chief executive, Helge Midttun, of any violation of insider dealing rules relating to the sale of Stento shares to the class society.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 19, 2002
  • Trico Marine drops ITF lawsuit
  • Kidnapped crew member escapes
  • Panama ports ruling under threat
  • Owners told 'stay in the game'
  • Romania: saviour or sweatshop?
  • Tonga unclear on Syria boycott
  • Leghorn dismisses terror allegation
  • China to push for WTO steel panel
  • US Army Corps eats humble pie
  • HK customs to study box initiative
  • Greek seafarers strike to go on
  • TI pool to welcome Wah Kwong, Oak
  • Bulker detention raises protest
  • HK to hold judicial collision probe
  • Shipping Corp of India profits drop
  • Finnish face bribe allegations
  • Bilbao crippled by strike action
  • UK approves P&O Princess-RCCL
  • Malta denies yard closure plan
  • Crew rescued off Somalia
  • Chief vows to clean up Cochin
  • CSX eyes pan-Australian role
  • Singapore tug crew abducted
  • Cambodia to probe registry
  • Theft hits Nigerian oil exports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 19, 2002
  • Leaders pledge Homeland trade support
    Senior administration officials repeated pledges that trade facilitation will be a priority in the proposed department of homeland security, and that the trade would continue to be heard at the highest levels through industry advisory committees.
  • Deutsche Post must pay $543M fine
    The European Commission ordered the German postal giant to repay the German government for illegally subsidizing its commercial parcel unit.
  • UPS offers contract proposals
    Negotiations between United Parcel Service and the Teamsters entered a new stage Wednesday when the company made its initial offer on wages, and pension and health benefits.
  • Atlas Air, pilots to resume talks
  • Taiwan pledges freer trade at Kaohsiung
  • Labor concerns at Indian ports
  • Air France cancels freighter flights amid strike
  • UPS, PayPal in Web payment deal
  • CN, Siemens plan rail control system
  • CaroTrans names Italy agent
  • Seabulk tabs deSostoa as CFO
  • Senate names conferees for security bill
  • NY/NJ deepening gets Corp OK

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • Chronopost International Belgique et TAT Express Benelux fusionnent
    Les sociétés belges des groupes Chronopost International et TAT Express ont fusionné. Elles appartiennent toutes deux à La Poste française, mais étaient administrativement et opérationnellement séparées. Leur fusion permet à Chronopost Belgique d’élargir sensiblement sa palette de services, entre autres en faisant passer la limite de poids maximale de 30 à 70 kg et en pouvant effectuer désormais des livraisons de nuit. Une troisième activité de La Poste en Belgique, DPD Belgium, n’est pas concernée par le rapprochement et demeure indépendante. C’est ce qui a été annoncé à l’occasion de l’inauguration du nouveau centre adminsitratif et opérationnel de Chronopost Internatioal à Zaventem, près de Bruxelles.
  • J. Pellens (AGHA): “la distorsion entre ports risque d’être renforcée”
    La plupart des premiers commentaires au sujet du résultat de la dernière réunion des ministres des Transports de l’UE à Luxembourg, en ce qui concerne le projet de directive sur le “Port Package”, semblent positifs, alors qu’en y regardant de plus près, on a l’impression que les stratèges de l’UE on placé une bombe à retardement sous la scène portuaire européenne. D’un côté, on laisse aux Etats le soin de maintenir ou non leurs propres législations en matière sociale et de travail. D’un autre côté, on considère que le “self handling” est un droit normal. Si ce projet de texte est finalement adopté dans le cadre d’un consensus entre le Conseil des ministres et le parlement européen, il y aura non seulement une contradiction avec le but initialement recherché, celui d’un champ d’action commun à tous les ports, mais il y a là le risque quasi certain d’assister à une déstabilisation du marché avec toutes les conséquences que cela peut impliquer.
  • Graveleau lance son pôle “euronational”
    Pour le groupe français Graveleau, l’année 2002 est placée plus que jamais sous le signe de l’Europe. Désormais contrôlée par le groupe allemand Dachser, la société s’est en effet fixé comme objectif de valoriser les synergies de l’alliance entre Graveleau et Dachser. Cela doit leur permettre de concrétiser deux ambitions complémentaires: être un acteur de premier rang sur le marché européen et acquérir une position de leader sur l’axe France/Allemagne dans les deux sens. Cette stratégie impose des évolutions de l’organisation et s’appuie sur les excellents résultats enregistrés au titre de l’exercice 2001.
  • Deutsche Post se voit imposer une amende de 572 mio. d’EUR
    Après une étude approfondie du dossier, la Commission européenne a décidé hier que Deutsche Post AG devait rembourser un montant de 572 millions d’EUR pour abus d’aide publique. Ce montant était destiné à soutenir la prestation de services publics, mais DP a utilisé les fonds, selon la Commission, pour mener une politique tarifaire agressive afin d’évincer du marché ses rivaux du secteur privé actifs dans la distribution de colis. Les faits se seraient produits entre 1994 et 1998. DP dément les faits et prétend au contraire avoir versé des milliards aux caisses de l’Etat depuis 1996.

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 19, 2002
  • Container shipping stock under pressure
    High vessel supply and newbuildings are pushing down shares of container shipping companies.
  • UK clears P&O Princess-RCCL merger
    But rival bidder Carnival says there is no reason why it should not gain European regulatory approval.
  • Cottew calls for owner-lender co-ordination
    Former Osprey Maritime boss spells out his recipe for 'successful' ship finance deals.
  • HDW aims to take control of Lisnave
    German shipbuilder wants to up stake in Portuguese yard from 20% to 80%.
  • Stolt Offshore continues to turn around losses
    Offshore shipowner making money again in first half.
  • Riga Shipping sells fleet
    Latvian and Norwegian partnership appears over as shareholder Th Jacobsen prompts sale of five cargoships.
  • Cosco (HK) orders Onomichi quartet
    Hong Kong's largest ship owner has contracted further bulker newbuildings in Japan.
  • Varna slims debts
    Cash used for shipyard buy goes to creditors but outstanding loans are still large.
  • Profits falling at SCI
    Indian owner posted weaker figures in year to 31 March, as privatisation schedule slips back.
  • Zim sale likely to be abandoned
    Heightened political turmoil in the Israel-Palestinian conflict kills off investor interest.
  • NYK, Iino and Koyo ink methanol newbuilds
    Japanese owners confirm time charter contracts with Methanex for Trinidad exports.

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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.
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.
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
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
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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
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
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