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September 2, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • How to fix costs of govt-built ports: Meredith
    PSA Corporation's huge profits could in fact translate to losses if all past capital expenditure and infrastructure costs are taken into account, according to Hutchison Port Holdings managing director John Meredith.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen chalk up big jump in first-half profits
    GERMAN box carrier Hapag-Lloyd posted the third highest profit in its 155-year history, reflecting the ongoing recovery in the liner shipping industry.
  • Jurong to build 2 more ships for Wan Hai
    JURONG Shipyard has clinched a $110 million contract to build another two container ships for Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, making the total value of its contract $220 million.
  • ICTSI may bid for Puerto Rico, Trinidad port deals
    INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc , the largest Philippine port operator not owned by the government, said it may bid for port contracts in Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Houston channel set to reopen
    TRAFFIC through the Houston Ship Channel, one of the US's busiest waterways, is expected to return to normal after a tropical storm abated.
Air and Land Transport
  • Top Europe carriers' traffic seen up in Aug
    THE best performing European airlines like British Airways, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can be expected to report that traffic rose as much as 5 per cent in August as the US economy grew and fares fell.
  • Some Olympic Air staff to be hired for new carrier
  • US airport authority plans US$450m bond sale
  • Two airlines mulling move from Moscow's main airport
  • Log Book
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Maersk Sealand's former Singapore-based Asia managing director, Flemming Ipsen, has been named vice-president of corporate affairs for parent company AP Moller.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A fire on board an oil tanker on Russia's Volga river has been brought under control, transport ministry officials said yesterday.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • How to fix costs of govt-built ports: Meredith
    PSA Corporation's huge profits could in fact translate to losses if all past capital expenditure and infrastructure costs are taken into account, according to Hutchison Port Holdings managing director John Meredith.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen chalk up big jump in first-half profits
    GERMAN box carrier Hapag-Lloyd posted the third highest profit in its 155-year history, reflecting the ongoing recovery in the liner shipping industry.
  • Jurong to build 2 more ships for Wan Hai
    JURONG Shipyard has clinched a $110 million contract to build another two container ships for Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, making the total value of its contract $220 million.
  • ICTSI may bid for Puerto Rico, Trinidad port deals
    INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc , the largest Philippine port operator not owned by the government, said it may bid for port contracts in Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Houston channel set to reopen
    TRAFFIC through the Houston Ship Channel, one of the US's busiest waterways, is expected to return to normal after a tropical storm abated.
Air and Land Transport
  • Top Europe carriers' traffic seen up in Aug
    THE best performing European airlines like British Airways, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can be expected to report that traffic rose as much as 5 per cent in August as the US economy grew and fares fell.
  • Some Olympic Air staff to be hired for new carrier
  • US airport authority plans US$450m bond sale
  • Two airlines mulling move from Moscow's main airport
  • Log Book
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Maersk Sealand's former Singapore-based Asia managing director, Flemming Ipsen, has been named vice-president of corporate affairs for parent company AP Moller.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A fire on board an oil tanker on Russia's Volga river has been brought under control, transport ministry officials said yesterday.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • How to fix costs of govt-built ports: Meredith
    PSA Corporation's huge profits could in fact translate to losses if all past capital expenditure and infrastructure costs are taken into account, according to Hutchison Port Holdings managing director John Meredith.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen chalk up big jump in first-half profits
    GERMAN box carrier Hapag-Lloyd posted the third highest profit in its 155-year history, reflecting the ongoing recovery in the liner shipping industry.
  • Jurong to build 2 more ships for Wan Hai
    JURONG Shipyard has clinched a $110 million contract to build another two container ships for Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, making the total value of its contract $220 million.
  • ICTSI may bid for Puerto Rico, Trinidad port deals
    INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc , the largest Philippine port operator not owned by the government, said it may bid for port contracts in Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Houston channel set to reopen
    TRAFFIC through the Houston Ship Channel, one of the US's busiest waterways, is expected to return to normal after a tropical storm abated.
Air and Land Transport
  • Top Europe carriers' traffic seen up in Aug
    THE best performing European airlines like British Airways, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can be expected to report that traffic rose as much as 5 per cent in August as the US economy grew and fares fell.
  • Some Olympic Air staff to be hired for new carrier
  • US airport authority plans US$450m bond sale
  • Two airlines mulling move from Moscow's main airport
  • Log Book
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Maersk Sealand's former Singapore-based Asia managing director, Flemming Ipsen, has been named vice-president of corporate affairs for parent company AP Moller.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A fire on board an oil tanker on Russia's Volga river has been brought under control, transport ministry officials said yesterday.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • How to fix costs of govt-built ports: Meredith
    PSA Corporation's huge profits could in fact translate to losses if all past capital expenditure and infrastructure costs are taken into account, according to Hutchison Port Holdings managing director John Meredith.
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen chalk up big jump in first-half profits
    GERMAN box carrier Hapag-Lloyd posted the third highest profit in its 155-year history, reflecting the ongoing recovery in the liner shipping industry.
  • Jurong to build 2 more ships for Wan Hai
    JURONG Shipyard has clinched a $110 million contract to build another two container ships for Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines, making the total value of its contract $220 million.
  • ICTSI may bid for Puerto Rico, Trinidad port deals
    INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc , the largest Philippine port operator not owned by the government, said it may bid for port contracts in Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Houston channel set to reopen
    TRAFFIC through the Houston Ship Channel, one of the US's busiest waterways, is expected to return to normal after a tropical storm abated.
Air and Land Transport
  • Top Europe carriers' traffic seen up in Aug
    THE best performing European airlines like British Airways, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can be expected to report that traffic rose as much as 5 per cent in August as the US economy grew and fares fell.
  • Some Olympic Air staff to be hired for new carrier
  • US airport authority plans US$450m bond sale
  • Two airlines mulling move from Moscow's main airport
  • Log Book
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    Maersk Sealand's former Singapore-based Asia managing director, Flemming Ipsen, has been named vice-president of corporate affairs for parent company AP Moller.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    A fire on board an oil tanker on Russia's Volga river has been brought under control, transport ministry officials said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Modern Terminals, China Shipping to develop Shanghai port
  • MOL offshoot gets first-class China licence
  • Indian ports below cargo target
  • Sri Lanka, Singapore look to Cepa arrangement
  • HK names bank as adviser on Airport Authority privitisation
  • Marketing alliance for United, Air China
  • Delta's logistics' arm moves to cover US
  • OrderPro moves for freight forwarder
  • American to launch codeshare with BA AMERICAN Airlines and British Airways will begin a worldwide codeshare deal on September 17

Exim Indiaweb site
  • India Steamship posts Rs 4.27 cr. net profit in Q1, faces future with confidence
  • "K" Line, MISC & PIL join hands to launch new CSI service
  • Ellerman reiterates its commitment to Indian trade
  • Ellerman customers will benefit from proven Hamburg Sud service quality-David Barbour
  • Forex from auto exports may touch Rs 2,250 cr. in 2002-03
  • Edible oil importers preferring Kandla, Mundra & Kakinada ports
  • Kandla Port sets new 1-day record in handling marble blocks
  • R. R. Sinha sails away with accolades
  • Record traffic handled at New Mangalore Port in Aug. - Establishes 2.04 pc growth rate in April-Aug.
  • CWC's container freight station inaugurated at KASEZ; set to become 'mini-port'
  • Recurring labour stir at CWC's JNP CFS worries trade
  • R. R. Sinha sails away with accolades
  • Forex reserves up by $ 418 million
  • Pharma industry gets a booster dose from WTO
  • Govt mulling allowing EOUs, EPZs and SEZs to sell gold jewellery in domestic market - Move to attract FDI, technology
  • Greenfield SEZs allowed to buy power directly from NTPC
  • Tirupur knitters raise hire charges for fabrication
  • Service tax yields Rs 1,800 cr. so far this fiscal
  • RBI norms on line of credit with Suriname
  • India now 2nd-largest user of anti-dumping law: Macrory
  • 2.3 million SSIs registered as per census count
  • Forex reserves total $ 85.56 bn
  • IMC's 97th Foundation Day celebrations on Saturday
  • BMA to hold IT Convention on Sept. 5, 6

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • Iraq's August exports nearly on target, hopeful for September
    Shippers believe Iraq will be able to meet its export target of 800,000 barrels per day for September. With Iraq only counting on the southern outlet for exports, successful exports via the northern pipeline would be an unexpected bonus.
  • Broker changes name to reflect ownership
  • Broker returns to Bunkerworld
    It is our great pleasure to announce that Carlos Nunez has returned to the Bunkerworld and Bunkerdesk team after a year working as a broker with the well-renowned London-based bunker brokers Anderson Hughes & Co. Ltd.
  • Better Baltic demand than expected amid avails problems
    Demand stayed healthy in the Baltic today despite the American holiday - but supply problems in some ports are causing problems.
  • Gravity tugs at crude prices as US driving season ends
    The US driving season, which causes peak gasoline demand, typically ends after the US Labor Day holiday weekend, i.e. after today.
  • Rotterdam opens week on steady note

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Change at the top in Maersk Air
  • Andrew Weir sells Bank Line to China Navigation
  • LanChile introduces new service to Argentina
  • TransRail offers new Turkey-Syria-Iraq railfreight service
  • TTS and TDG enter a strategic alliance

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • Sulphur emissions from ships could be reduced by trade
  • Tordenskjold complications
  • Smit confident "Sea-Land Express" will be freed

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • China plans second giant yard
    Two 300,000 dwt building docks for Guangzhou
  • Blount Boats delivers whale watcher
    Crowther designed cat has winter job as Florida ferry
  • Kvichak delivers foil assisted survey cat
    USACE takes delivery of Moritz

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Raging inferno on tanker in Volga is finally put out
    A Fire which had raged out of control for 48 hours on a Russian tanker carrying 2,000 tonnes of crude oil in the Volga River was finally put out early yesterday.
  • PSA Corp and Cosco set seal on Singapore berths deal
    BREAKING the mould of common user terminals, China Ocean Shipping Co has signed a joint venture deal with PSA Corp to operate two berths in the port of Singapore.
  • Lloyd's insurers hold their breath for levy cut news
    INSURERS at Lloyd's are eagerly awaiting more good news: they expect the levy they pay to support the market will be reduced in 2004.
  • Luftpool close to ending underwriting
    THE German aviation pool Deutscher Luftpool is close to ending its underwriting activity, following strong pressure from antitrust authorities on EU and German government levels, writes Herbert Fromme in Cologne.
  • Two charged over Wärtsilä and Rolls-Royce fraud
    TWO Rederi Gotland employees and two other individuals have been charged with bribery and corruption in the Swedish courts, in what is said to be the largest fraud case involving individuals ever to hit Sweden's maritime industry.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • Karachi to sue PNSC for $1Bn
  • Operators share on Irish route
  • UK boost for escort tug training
  • German cruise sector still strong
  • Managers charged over bribes
  • Surcharge withdrawn 'under duress'
  • PSA Corp moves to retain Cosco
  • Refreshed HMM sets higher targets
  • Security alert closes Dover port
  • Italians offer maritime rebate
  • Tanker blaze on Volga river

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • PSA joint venture creates world's eighth largest container terminal operator
    Singapore-based PSA Corp has sealed a landmark deal to sell a 49% stake in its Pasir Panjang Terminal to the Chinese shipping giant Cosco.
  • Spring tide fails to shift Sealand Express
    Attempts by salvors to dislodge the stricken Sealand Express from the Cape Town beach on which it ran aground last Tuesday failed yet again on the weekend.
  • Vessel sharing agreement cuts capacity on North Europe routes
  • HMM debates expansion strategy
  • Hakata opens with storage fee cut
  • Reefer box market strength pushes breakbulk rates up
  • Conti backs trend towards 8,000TEU ships
  • CONCOR commences Mundra rail link

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
  • Pakistan wants $1bn from Polembros
    Compensation demands rise as Tasman Spirit spill fallout worsens.
  • Latvian Shipping shares priced to lure buyers
    Minimum bid level for state's 5% block in tanker owner could be less than market value.
  • Plate price fall threatens Indian scrap sales
    But Greek owner opts to take on ULCC delivery to ensure full price is paid.
  • Former ITOPF boss dies
    John Archer has died at the age of 82.
  • Sea-Land Express stuck fast - for now
    Boxes to be flown off as salvors stick it out until next high tide.
  • Wan Hai inks Jurong options
    Taiwanese boxship owner doubles up on newbuildings at Singapore yard.
  • Crowley heads for Haiti
    US container line launches link between Florida and Port-au-Prince this month.
  • Zim feeds more US Gulf ports
    Israeli line adding two US terminals to boxship service in October.
  • Golar warns newbuildings may trade spot
    John Fredriksen company pushing to grow fleet on all fronts.
  • Cosco to take PSA terminal stake
    Singapore operator has reversed a longstanding policy to allow Chinese giant to invest in port.
  • K Line steps up Med coverage
    Japanese container line goes direct to Greece and Turkey from northern Europe.
  • Tranz Rail points to operating success
    New Zealand ferry and rail group still making a loss, but fundamentals healthier.
  • Slight dip at Tianjin Marine
    Chinese boxship owner's profit falls slightly in first half, but revenues climbing.
  • Nepline soldiers on with tanker search
    But Kuala Lumpur-based shipowner sees losses pile up as chartering returns slide.
  • Whangarei lifts tanker restrictions
    Arrival of wave measuring equipment has allowed Kiwi port to lift night entry ban on large ships.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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