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April 3, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore may tighten port quarantine procedures
    SINGAPORE's cargo seaports may follow other Asian ports and tighten crew quarantine procedures in the wake of fears of the first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome on board a ship.
  • US steps up checks on foreign ships
    THE American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new precautions for commercial shipping and cruise ships entering the US from Sars hot-spots, including Singapore.
  • Flat liner trade no excuse for profit problems
    DESPITE a lacklustre liner business during the last year, many shipping companies are simply using this as an excuse for their 'profitability problems', said the head of Mitsui OSK Lines .
  • Iraqi port not ready for commercial use
    RESPONDING to what it says have been numerous inquiries on the status of the Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, the US Fifth Fleet's Maritime Liaison Office in Bahrain confirmed the port is now in coalition hands, but is not ready for commercial operations.
  • Bangladesh cargo rates to Europe rise 14% after war
    FREIGHT rates for Bangladeshi cargoes bound for ports in Europe have risen more than 14 per cent since the start of the Iraq war, shippers said.
  • No collision in Daya Bay incident
    THE owner of a Singapore-flagged tanker said yesterday that it was not involved in a collision with another tanker in an incident off China's southern coast in which a Filipino crewman died.
Air and Land Transport
  • US lawmakers propose aid for airlines, workers
    US House and Senate spending panels approved separate proposals for over US$3 billion in airline relief on Tuesday, that included help for unemployed workers and tied aid to limits on executive pay.
  • Delta, Northwest, Continental get alliance approval
  • Boeing plans to launch 7E7 by end '04
  • Air Canada seeks bankruptcy protection
  • French parliament gives nod to Air France privatisation
  • KLM slashes jobs to cut costs
Newbuilds
  • Confident owners continue container ship ordering spree
    ALTHOUGH there have not been many publicised contracts in the past fortnight, the newbuilding market is a busy place right now.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore may tighten port quarantine procedures
    SINGAPORE's cargo seaports may follow other Asian ports and tighten crew quarantine procedures in the wake of fears of the first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome on board a ship.
  • US steps up checks on foreign ships
    THE American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new precautions for commercial shipping and cruise ships entering the US from Sars hot-spots, including Singapore.
  • Flat liner trade no excuse for profit problems
    DESPITE a lacklustre liner business during the last year, many shipping companies are simply using this as an excuse for their 'profitability problems', said the head of Mitsui OSK Lines .
  • Iraqi port not ready for commercial use
    RESPONDING to what it says have been numerous inquiries on the status of the Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, the US Fifth Fleet's Maritime Liaison Office in Bahrain confirmed the port is now in coalition hands, but is not ready for commercial operations.
  • Bangladesh cargo rates to Europe rise 14% after war
    FREIGHT rates for Bangladeshi cargoes bound for ports in Europe have risen more than 14 per cent since the start of the Iraq war, shippers said.
  • No collision in Daya Bay incident
    THE owner of a Singapore-flagged tanker said yesterday that it was not involved in a collision with another tanker in an incident off China's southern coast in which a Filipino crewman died.
Air and Land Transport
  • US lawmakers propose aid for airlines, workers
    US House and Senate spending panels approved separate proposals for over US$3 billion in airline relief on Tuesday, that included help for unemployed workers and tied aid to limits on executive pay.
  • Delta, Northwest, Continental get alliance approval
  • Boeing plans to launch 7E7 by end '04
  • Air Canada seeks bankruptcy protection
  • French parliament gives nod to Air France privatisation
  • KLM slashes jobs to cut costs
Newbuilds
  • Confident owners continue container ship ordering spree
    ALTHOUGH there have not been many publicised contracts in the past fortnight, the newbuilding market is a busy place right now.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • S'pore may tighten port quarantine procedures
    SINGAPORE's cargo seaports may follow other Asian ports and tighten crew quarantine procedures in the wake of fears of the first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome on board a ship.
  • US steps up checks on foreign ships
    THE American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new precautions for commercial shipping and cruise ships entering the US from Sars hot-spots, including Singapore.
  • Flat liner trade no excuse for profit problems
    DESPITE a lacklustre liner business during the last year, many shipping companies are simply using this as an excuse for their 'profitability problems', said the head of Mitsui OSK Lines .
  • Iraqi port not ready for commercial use
    RESPONDING to what it says have been numerous inquiries on the status of the Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, the US Fifth Fleet's Maritime Liaison Office in Bahrain confirmed the port is now in coalition hands, but is not ready for commercial operations.
  • Bangladesh cargo rates to Europe rise 14% after war
    FREIGHT rates for Bangladeshi cargoes bound for ports in Europe have risen more than 14 per cent since the start of the Iraq war, shippers said.
  • No collision in Daya Bay incident
    THE owner of a Singapore-flagged tanker said yesterday that it was not involved in a collision with another tanker in an incident off China's southern coast in which a Filipino crewman died.
Air and Land Transport
  • US lawmakers propose aid for airlines, workers
    US House and Senate spending panels approved separate proposals for over US$3 billion in airline relief on Tuesday, that included help for unemployed workers and tied aid to limits on executive pay.
  • Delta, Northwest, Continental get alliance approval
  • Boeing plans to launch 7E7 by end '04
  • Air Canada seeks bankruptcy protection
  • French parliament gives nod to Air France privatisation
  • KLM slashes jobs to cut costs
Newbuilds
  • Confident owners continue container ship ordering spree
    ALTHOUGH there have not been many publicised contracts in the past fortnight, the newbuilding market is a busy place right now.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong sees trade value rise in February
  • Hong Kong, Ukraine ink maritime agreement
  • UTT betting on growth of China's chemical market
  • San Pedro raises terrorist threat level up a notch
  • TACA to raise reefer tariff
  • EGL buys MIF to aid expansion into apparel, Latin America
  • American to slash costs by US$1.8b to stave off bankruptcy
  • US carriers get DOT's blessing for alliance
  • Mick Fountain elected vice chairman of Cargo 2000

Exim Indiaweb site
  • IPBCC issues circular on addl WRP
  • Maersk Logistics named 'Best Logistics Service Provider-Sea freight' in Asia
  • India against RTAs raising trade barriers
  • Tracking system to ensure quality of seafood
  • India offers drugs to Rwanda
  • Icra report recommends corporatisation of Chennai Port
  • Coffee exports via Cochin Port up
  • 2 gantry cranes for VCTPL arriving on April 4
  • JN Port's scorecard: Over 1.9 million TEUs - Record performances by JNPCT and NSICT
  • Arvind Bhatnagar takes over as CGM, CONCOR, W. Region
  • Forex reserves fall by $ 97 million
  • Exim Policy neutralised by war uncertainties-IMC
  • Apply incentive to status holders with effect from April 1, 2002, urges Fieo chief - ...welcomes revised Exim Policy measures
  • Dollar account brings the glitter to gem, jewellery exporters' eyes
  • Export sops will cushion war impact: AIAI
  • Leather sector sees growth prospects
  • Keys to excelling in business explained
  • Exim Management Institute to hold workshop on Exim Policy on April 7
  • 3-day CII Banking Summit begins today

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • US distillate draw may halt slide in gasoil prices
  • Bears get more ammunition from US inventory data
  • African bunker market report from GAC
  • Montreal maintains meagre demand, prices steady
  • Suez soft to steady, limited gasoil avails
  • Cargo crash continues to affect Piraeus' numbers
  • Korean avails balk South East Asian trend
  • Nigerian oil output still shut in
  • US stock builds expected
  • New Saudi posted prices: Markets firm, ports busy
  • Bears return to take a chunk out of oil prices
  • Slack demand in soft Istanbul
  • Spring thaw sends gasoil prices tumbling
  • Rotterdam market falls with crude and barges
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents (Tuesday)

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Klaus-Dieter Peters is the new head of HHLA
  • «K» Line to order new car carriers
  • Air Canada files for bankruptcy protection
  • Pension fund provision affects Swiss Federal Railway results
  • Kühne & Nagel exceed previous year's figures

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Cruise tourists chose Norway
  • Northern Offshore saved for now
  • Record loss for Actinor


World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Lufthansa begins Frankfurt flights from Portland International Airport
  • Mitsui completing arrangements for leasing new LNG carrier
  • DOT reminds clock watchers to spring ahead on April 6
  • Seattle Tacoma Airport continues to ace FAA exam
  • Port Orchard, Washington firm nets $145 million Coast Guard contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Lloyd's battles reinsurers as it bounces back into profit
    A ROW has broken out between Lloyd's and six of the world's top reinsurers who have halted payouts on a policy that protects part of the central fund - the ultimate guarantee the market will honour its policies even if an insurer runs out of money.
  • Bonner reveals US seized guns in box security swoop
    A CONSIGNMENT of "automatic weapons" was intercepted and seized a few months ago as a result of anti-terrorist initiatives introduced in the aftermath of September 11, the US commissioner for customs and border protection has revealed, writes Rajesh Joshi.
  • Aid grain ships waiting for Umm Qasr all clear
    TWO bulkers loaded with grain are waiting to berth at Umm Qasr, the first commercial vessels to call at the Iraqi port since British forces took control, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Fire at MHI Nagasaki
  • SARS: Cruise line skips Singapore
  • Thai cabinet endorses P&O award
  • SARS: Hanjin distributes masks
  • Korean shipping cos. earn less
  • SARS scare as seaman dies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Growth for U.S. third-party market
    U.S. third-party, contract logistics business grew at a faster rate than the domestic economy in 2002 for the eighth consecutive year, according to an industry consultant.
  • S. Korea steps up hub port projects
    More berths to be added at the country's largest ports as part of a logistics hub plan.
  • Customs probes '24-hour' evasion
    Bonner: US Customs is investigating allegations that at least one steamship line is rerouting cargo to Canadian ports.
  • Collins to chair Port Security Caucus
  • KLM Cargo trims fuel surcharge
  • Credit upgrade for TPG
  • Schenker to open facility at Port of Tanjung Pelepas
  • June open for East Indian box terminal
  • Vector SCM chooses Descartes
  • RCT names Shea president
  • Emirates boosts Mid-East services
  • Hollings to ask for $1 billion for port security
  • U.S., Britain cooperate on Homeland Security

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Sustained weekly charter gains sees recovery spread to nearly all sectors
    Charter market momentum continues apace with all but two sectors strengthening in what is one of the largest weekly increases that the index has sustained since its inception.
  • Government mulls barriers for NZ coastal trade
    New Zealand Transport Minister Paul Swain has asked opponents of international carriers' involvement in NZ coastal trade to provide evidence for an investigation.
  • Israel Shipper's Council turns on sole detractor
  • Schenker opens PTP unit just-in-time
  • Grimaldi avoids Brazil woes, adds Euro/S.America capacity
  • Productivity slumps as Australian port volumes surge
  • Northport parent's profits soar 39%
  • Hanjin acts over SARS infection fears
  • Malaysia to tighten port security

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Mystery deepens over African storage tanker
    Nigerian firm claims responsibility for missing tanker, but no word on fate of crude onboard.
  • Weather blights Mulheim salvage
    Grounded vessel loses more cargo as weather hampers salvors' efforts.
  • FMC fines shipping $2.4m in 2002
    Commission penalizes 30 companies, ranging from small nvoccs up to the largest liner operators.
  • Cambodian-flag ship sinks
    Five crew missing after vessel goes down in Black Sea.
  • Bleak start for Stolt Offshore
    Losses continue at Stolt group's offshore shipping arm in first quarter.
  • Malaysian LNG newbuilding suffers fire at MHI
    Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries back in the spotlight with another vessel blaze.
  • Repsol due to get Prestige oil removal work
    Spanish ministers move to reassure on spill clean up and prevention.
  • Israel terminal handling charge on hold
    EMTA container lines defer extra cargo costs until further notice, pending anti-trust report.
  • Independence day dawns for BC Ferries
    Canadian ferry owner throws off state shackles and changes name to mark new era.
  • Washington Marine mulls options for PacifiCats
    Buyer of BC Ferries' unwanted ships has inside track on the vessels - it helped build them.
  • Ray Shipping in finance talks on Gdynia
    Meetings taking place Wednesday on loan and finance provision for Polish yard.
  • Taharoa Express to be towed to Japan
    Repairs to the NYK iron sand carrier disabled off New Zealand will be carried out back home.
  • Fisher tanker safe in Falmouth after engine failure
    UK owner's Forth Fisher was adrift off Cornwall until limited power restored.
  • Asian Progress II awaits further lightering
    ULCC will discharge in Taiwan before heading for permanent repairs.
  • Suez to stay open
    Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak has quashed any fears of traffic disruption at the Canal.
  • Interim profits ease at ASL Marine
    Recently listed Singaporean shipbuilder and charterer also sees big drop in first half revenue.
  • Heads role in PSA reshuffle
    Two high profile executive casualties as Singapore port operator unveils new top management.


American Shipperweb site
APRIL 2, 2003
  • Daewoo begins second 4,100-TEU Canada Maritime vessel
  • Forwarders, shippers struggle with Atlantic space shortages
  • Senate bill targets gaps in maritime, supply chain security
  • U.S. DOT releases report on international freight moves
  • FMC reviews six OTI applications
  • Prologis names Sahling first VP
  • Schenker opens operations in malaysia's port of Tanjung Pelepas
  • Elvis undergoes change for Pakistani textile imports
  • Southern California ports go to higher alert level
  • Canada extends port divestiture program for three years

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› 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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
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
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