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BRIEFS

April 4, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Gulf Agency gets massive UN food aid contract
GEARING up for what the United Nations World Food Programme says will likely be the largest humanitarian operation in history, the Gulf Agency Company is awaiting the first of what will be an onslaught of ships carrying humanitarian aid for Iraq.
Nurses posted at cruise centre to screen arrivals
SINGAPORE's health authority has officially expanded passenger screening to include cruise arrivals in its battle to contain the alarming spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome .
PTP free trade zone gets new tenant
MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas free trade zone will get a boost in the next week, with the opening of a new facility for German third party logistics company Schenker.
5 missing after ship sinks in Black Sea
FIVE Russian and Ukrainian sailors were missing in the Black Sea off Turkey's northern coast on Wednesday after their ship capsized and sank in bad weather, Anatolia news agency reported.

Air and Land Transport

Airlines urge EU to ease rules for them to cut flights
AIRLINES are stepping up pressure on the European Union to allow them more flexibility in slashing services as the outbreak of a deadly virus spurs deeper cost-cutting, global airline body Iata said on Wednesday.
THAI may reschedule night flights
Qantas crew can refuse flights to hotspots
US$3.2b aid to airlines too much: White House
Boeing deliveries down 35% in Q1
KLM to decide on French or British partner this year

Admiralty Casebook

Importer not liable for carrier's unpaid freight, demurrage
THE English Commercial Court last week ruled that a local importer's liability to pay freight and demurrage turned on whether it was a party to the bill of lading contracts and not a special agreement between it and the carrier for reduced freight and demurrage rates.

Port Shots

Port Shots
WHARF Holdings, the parent of Hong Kong container terminal operator Modern Terminals, posted a one-fifth decline in second-half profit, dragged down by provisions for a decline in the value of its properties.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Gulf Agency gets massive UN food aid contract
GEARING up for what the United Nations World Food Programme says will likely be the largest humanitarian operation in history, the Gulf Agency Company is awaiting the first of what will be an onslaught of ships carrying humanitarian aid for Iraq.
Nurses posted at cruise centre to screen arrivals
SINGAPORE's health authority has officially expanded passenger screening to include cruise arrivals in its battle to contain the alarming spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome .
PTP free trade zone gets new tenant
MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas free trade zone will get a boost in the next week, with the opening of a new facility for German third party logistics company Schenker.
5 missing after ship sinks in Black Sea
FIVE Russian and Ukrainian sailors were missing in the Black Sea off Turkey's northern coast on Wednesday after their ship capsized and sank in bad weather, Anatolia news agency reported.

Air and Land Transport

Airlines urge EU to ease rules for them to cut flights
AIRLINES are stepping up pressure on the European Union to allow them more flexibility in slashing services as the outbreak of a deadly virus spurs deeper cost-cutting, global airline body Iata said on Wednesday.
THAI may reschedule night flights
Qantas crew can refuse flights to hotspots
US$3.2b aid to airlines too much: White House
Boeing deliveries down 35% in Q1
KLM to decide on French or British partner this year

Admiralty Casebook

Importer not liable for carrier's unpaid freight, demurrage
THE English Commercial Court last week ruled that a local importer's liability to pay freight and demurrage turned on whether it was a party to the bill of lading contracts and not a special agreement between it and the carrier for reduced freight and demurrage rates.

Port Shots

Port Shots
WHARF Holdings, the parent of Hong Kong container terminal operator Modern Terminals, posted a one-fifth decline in second-half profit, dragged down by provisions for a decline in the value of its properties.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Gulf Agency gets massive UN food aid contract
GEARING up for what the United Nations World Food Programme says will likely be the largest humanitarian operation in history, the Gulf Agency Company is awaiting the first of what will be an onslaught of ships carrying humanitarian aid for Iraq.
Nurses posted at cruise centre to screen arrivals
SINGAPORE's health authority has officially expanded passenger screening to include cruise arrivals in its battle to contain the alarming spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome .
PTP free trade zone gets new tenant
MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas free trade zone will get a boost in the next week, with the opening of a new facility for German third party logistics company Schenker.
5 missing after ship sinks in Black Sea
FIVE Russian and Ukrainian sailors were missing in the Black Sea off Turkey's northern coast on Wednesday after their ship capsized and sank in bad weather, Anatolia news agency reported.

Air and Land Transport

Airlines urge EU to ease rules for them to cut flights
AIRLINES are stepping up pressure on the European Union to allow them more flexibility in slashing services as the outbreak of a deadly virus spurs deeper cost-cutting, global airline body Iata said on Wednesday.
THAI may reschedule night flights
Qantas crew can refuse flights to hotspots
US$3.2b aid to airlines too much: White House
Boeing deliveries down 35% in Q1
KLM to decide on French or British partner this year

Admiralty Casebook

Importer not liable for carrier's unpaid freight, demurrage
THE English Commercial Court last week ruled that a local importer's liability to pay freight and demurrage turned on whether it was a party to the bill of lading contracts and not a special agreement between it and the carrier for reduced freight and demurrage rates.

Port Shots

Port Shots
WHARF Holdings, the parent of Hong Kong container terminal operator Modern Terminals, posted a one-fifth decline in second-half profit, dragged down by provisions for a decline in the value of its properties.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Gulf Agency gets massive UN food aid contract
GEARING up for what the United Nations World Food Programme says will likely be the largest humanitarian operation in history, the Gulf Agency Company is awaiting the first of what will be an onslaught of ships carrying humanitarian aid for Iraq.
Nurses posted at cruise centre to screen arrivals
SINGAPORE's health authority has officially expanded passenger screening to include cruise arrivals in its battle to contain the alarming spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome .
PTP free trade zone gets new tenant
MALAYSIA's Port of Tanjung Pelepas free trade zone will get a boost in the next week, with the opening of a new facility for German third party logistics company Schenker.
5 missing after ship sinks in Black Sea
FIVE Russian and Ukrainian sailors were missing in the Black Sea off Turkey's northern coast on Wednesday after their ship capsized and sank in bad weather, Anatolia news agency reported.

Air and Land Transport

Airlines urge EU to ease rules for them to cut flights
AIRLINES are stepping up pressure on the European Union to allow them more flexibility in slashing services as the outbreak of a deadly virus spurs deeper cost-cutting, global airline body Iata said on Wednesday.
THAI may reschedule night flights
Qantas crew can refuse flights to hotspots
US$3.2b aid to airlines too much: White House
Boeing deliveries down 35% in Q1
KLM to decide on French or British partner this year

Admiralty Casebook

Importer not liable for carrier's unpaid freight, demurrage
THE English Commercial Court last week ruled that a local importer's liability to pay freight and demurrage turned on whether it was a party to the bill of lading contracts and not a special agreement between it and the carrier for reduced freight and demurrage rates.

Port Shots

Port Shots
WHARF Holdings, the parent of Hong Kong container terminal operator Modern Terminals, posted a one-fifth decline in second-half profit, dragged down by provisions for a decline in the value of its properties.

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Japanese carrier launches new Japan/South China service Keel laying for Canada Maritime's newest ships begins Dachser becomes sole owner of Zust Ambrosetti Far East Schenker to open another facility at Port of Tanjung Pelepas Port of Los Angeles gets four new fireboats P&O Nedlloyd develops local talent in South Africa Leonard Sahling to head ProLogis global research KLM Cargo cuts fuel surcharge, group to clip costs in '03 Virgin Express, CMA CGM back out of Air Lib deal over slots Emirates increases Middle East services to meet demand GAC completes office relocation

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Cargo traffic at ports unaffected by Iraq war, says DG Shipping Shahi Shipping chief concerned over high cost at Indian ports Feasibility reports on inter-linking of rivers ready SCI acquires new crude tanker Advance licence facility will facilitate yearly imports States to get more funds for export promotion Exports post robust 17 pc growth in April-Feb 2002-03 Fused magnesia dumping duty under review CBEC chief: Revenue loss in sops negligible VPT notches up 46 m tonnes throughput in 2002-03 Kandla Port handles record 40.5 m tonnes cargo in 2002-03 Chennai Port exceeds target, handles 33.68 m tonnes cargo in 2002-03 TPT posts 2.13 pc rise in cargo handling Rare feat for JNP's Marine Dept - A 'behind-the-scenes' look at Maersk Kolkata's visit to NSICT Capacity of ore handling complex to be raised to 14 m tonnes-VPT chief Paradip Port handles record 23.82 m tonnes traffic, earns 30 pc more in 2002-03 Kakinada Port performs well MNC branches allowed to conduct business in SEZs Drawback rates on 403 items to be pruned from April 7 RBI lifts curb on realisation of SEZ export proceeds Lower DEPB rates for bulk of 2,000-odd items under tax neutralisation scheme Rupee appreciation not to hinder export growth, says Jaitley Classroom lessons for new exporters - 15 Sun-control film: Probe begins

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APRIL 3, 2003
Low flash point temperatures in Mexico Venezuela: New bunker unit set to resume international sales New delivery and pricing policy in Jamaica Singapore suppliers struggle to peg falling market ARA makes gains after soft start this morning Italian prices plummet OPEC output up in March Continued crude slide in doubt after 2 days of heavy selling Mbanefo gathers support as IMO Secretary-General Further falls in Rotterdam prices

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APRIL 3, 2003
Bode Chemie extends contract with ABX Contract Logistics Eurotunnel applies for freight license Japanese airlines affected by Sars epidemic MSC's fleet growing Taïeb Cherif appointed secretary general of ICAO

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APRIL 3, 2003
No illegal aid to Dragados VLCC market gone all quiet Capacity increase on Karlshamn - Balticum

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APRIL 3, 2003
Mbanefo lobbies for IMO top job Nigerian barrister Monica Mbanefo is hoping to succeeed William A. O'Neil as Secretary General of IMO Northrop Grumman gets Deepwater contracts Detail design and long lead material procurement for first new National Security Cutter VT Halter Marine to complete PCTC $47 million contract with Pasha USCG makes huge response boat buy President announces acquisition of up to 700 homeland security boats

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APRIL 3, 2003
"K" Line America taps Suzuki as president and CEO Carload count can't keep pace with weekly rail intermodal gains Port of Astoria Cruise Committee looking for a few good bands Department of Transportation report eyes international freight movement Union Pacific Railroad testing new low emissions locomotives

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Umm Qasr cleared but dredging concerns linger UMM Qasr has finally been given the go-ahead to accept aid shipments, a British army spokesman in the captured Iraqi city confirmed yesterday, writes David Osler. Fury over French flag plans A PROPOSAL to set up a new French international register which would virtually eliminate the French nationality requirement aboard French flag vessels has stirred up controversy between French owners and seafarers' unions even before the government has had a chance to take up a position on the issue. Daewoo enjoys $846m bonanza thanks to oil platform and tanker orders DAEWOO Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering has snared its largest contract, winning a $703m oil platform order in addition to $143m in tanker orders. Shipowners back Lloyd's war agency INTERNATIONAL shipowners have lent financial backing to what is said to be the first dedicated marine war risks underwriting agency to be established at Lloyd's - and the agency has already signed deals to cover ships taking food aid to Iraq. JP Morgan Chase takes over three Pegasus tankers JP Morgan Chase is understood to have taken over three Pegasus Shipping group tankers as mortgagee in possession over alleged debt servicing issues, writes Nigel Lowry and Tony Gray.

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APRIL 3, 2003
ITOPF's Ian White to stand down Capesize to be towed to Japan US Senate rejects security addition Senator calls for new French flag Volga snaps up North-Western Brostrom, Vroon buy up Iver Ships Detentions cause anger in Mumbai Valparaiso move splits Chile majors Gulf ferry operators add sailings Saxony PM supports Meyer Werft Ferry terminal blast kills 16 Richards Bay gears up for chrome Ageing cruise ships find work Tougher ice measures for Petersburg Panama Canal alert on fever Title XI defaults in the spotlight Fairplay e-mail news resumes Gulf: wheat discharge in Kuwait

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APRIL 3, 2003
Shipper concern over airline cutbacks Concern is deepening among airfreight shippers, forwarders and airline executives over the impact of the Asian virus SARS and the war in Iraq. New maritime security bill introduced Sen. Diane Feinstein of California this week introduced the Anti-Terrorism and Port Security Act of 2003 to bolster port security efforts that began last year with the Maritime Transportation Security Act and the Trade Act of 2002. Senate turns down Hollings port proposal Border Protection Bureau misses budget hearing Hong Kong frets over possible air-cargo security proposals DHL, Airborne expect business to grow at hubs Atlas misses 10-K filing, cuts staff KLM cargo up for 3rd straight month Canada railroads sign border security agreement Lufthansa Cargo earnings rise Thailand signing on to CSI Pasha resumes ship construction Correction: Maersk Logistics results top 2001

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APRIL 3, 2003
Busan New Port gets early berths Three container berths at Busan New port will be built two years earlier than originally planned The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MOMAF) reported. Dongnama aims for Pacific service within three years Australian trade decline hits earlier than anticipated Russia and Kazakhstan enter intermodal joint venture US report reveals shipping and rail suffered least following Al Qaeda attacks Unsafe bridge disrupts Melbourne/Sydney rail services India monitors crews for 'Asian Flu' K Line America appoints new president and CEO

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APRIL 3, 2003
Stolt loss widens Chemical tanker giant sets its fleet up with time-charter business. IMO election hots up Spin doctor hired for Monica Mbanefo's bid to gain top job. Shipping companies warning on SARS Measures intensified to combat severe acute respiratory syndrome as cases rise. India to consider opening up SCI sell-off Ceiling on foreign ownership could be removed to attract more bidders for state shipping giant. Prisco aframaxes delayed at Split Shipyard Fire on Russian owner's first newbuilding means steel earmarked for the second needed for repairs. Limarko lines up offer for KTF shares Lithuanian owner must acquire 100% of reefer operator after winning privatisation battle. New chief for spill federation Tosh Moller takes the helm from Ian White at pioneering tanker pollution body. SSY's research director defects to FIS Ian Staples goes over to join former colleague John Banaszkiewicz's new venture. Korean yards upbeat amid gloomy economy Low won value plus surge in enquiry levels see shipbuilders shine in otherwise dour domestic economy. Fortum pays EUR 262m in dividends Finnish energy and tanker company in generous mood after big profits in 2002. Oak and Chandris ink Daewoo deals Hong Kong and Greek owners book tanker newbuilding contracts at South Korean yard worth $143m. China yards face steel price crunch Growing demand from other major users is having knock-on effect on shipbuilders' competitiveness. Renewed threat of terror attack Fears of a Limburg-style incident have resurfaced after the discovery of explosive-packed speedboats. Taharoa Express tow underway New Zealand authorities have started to tow the disabled NYK iron sand carrier away from the coast.

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APRIL 3, 2003
WSC: FDA's proposed food safety rule "impractical" for carriers CP Ships "counters tough market conditions" ICC urges Indonesia to act against pirate attacks Asian SARS illness hits Dragonair's services UPS promotes McDevitt to management committee ACI reports slight boost for air cargo in 2002 Atlas Air misses SEC deadline, stock exchange requirements GAO continues to hammer air-cargo security weaknesses Usfreightways seeks name change Railroads, customs agencies coordinate northern border security Metropolitan Logistics picks NTE planning solution Vector SCM selects Descartes solution to manage ocean contracts Transcore buys Carrierpoint software, assets Shane approved for senior DOT policy position Commerce tightens export controls for explosive detection equipment

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

Istanbul/Marseille

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.

Rotterdam

Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing

PORTS

Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic

Antwerp

The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)

SHIPPING

The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism

Beijing/Washington

The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.

SHIPPING

COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector

Madrid

In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%

SHIPPING

New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans

Washington

The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it

SHIPPING

Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports

Washington

Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased

SHIPYARDS

International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard

Casablanca

It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019

LOGISTICS

Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs

Genoa

Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary

INDUSTRY

ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected

Zurich

Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war

SEAFARERS

New global minimum wage deal for seafarers

Geneva

The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.

TRADE

Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year

Geneva

WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world

TRANSPORTATION

In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.

Luxembourg

In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.

LOGISTICS

Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended

Hong Kong

Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States

SHIPPING

Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes

Rome

Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry

SHIPPING

Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal

London

The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025

London

Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits

SHIPPING

Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex

Victoria/Piraeus

Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG

SEAFARERS

International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers

London

ITF and ICS: a historic moment

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port

Cairo

The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo

PORTS

MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals

New York

Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock

SHIPPING

Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions

London/Washington/Brussels

The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo

Rome

Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci

PORTS

MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Rome/La Spezia

The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

SHIPPING

Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO

Rome

The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns

SHIPPING

WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy

Washington

Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium

Trieste/Milan

The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises

Papenburg/Emden

It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members

TRADE

As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic

Washington/Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%

NEWS

CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Panama

Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments

SHIPPING

US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures

London

Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice

SHIPPING

T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping

Brussels

It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences

Miami

The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard

SHIPPING

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships

Helsinki/Naples

Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units

Los Angeles/Trieste

The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble

Geneva

Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons

SHIPPING

Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions

Copenhagen

Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%

Joy Taurus

Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China

Genoa

"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo

PORTS

After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth

Hong Kong

In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense

Rome

The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy

PUBLICATIONS

The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented

Genoa

Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty

PORTS

Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter

Long Beach/Los Angeles

Trump's tariffs impact imminent

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)

Singapore

In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%

PORTS

Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa

Genoa

Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship

SHIPYARDS

Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction

Zagreb

The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka

INSURANCE

Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur

Genoa

The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona

Joy Taurus/Verona

Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods

RIVER TRANSPORT

EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti

London

International competition launched

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record

Ankara

Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%

Taranto

Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods

OFFSHORE

DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms

Second Right/Washington

Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros

SHIPPING

Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria

Rome

Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail

LOGISTICS

In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%

Rezzato

Turnover stable

SHIPPING

Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth

Keelung/Taipei

Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues

LOGISTICS

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV

Brussels

The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania

Trieste

Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region

LOGISTICS

Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles

Brussels

AWARDS

Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"

Miami

The event has reached its eighteenth edition

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%

Hong Kong

Revenues up +16.8%

LAW

The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht

Joy Taurus

Company ordered to pay back rent

NEWS

A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel

SHIPYARDS

Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean

Miami

To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.

CRUISES

Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year

Miami

Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026

SHIPYARDS

HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production

National Harbor

The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.

NEWS

Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement

Panama

Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges

PORTS

Colombo West International Terminal has become operational

Ahmedabad

It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

PORTS

The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro

Joy Taurus

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

PORTS

MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami

Miami

It can accommodate three large ships at the same time

PORTS

In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday

Genoa

It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa

MEETINGS

"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday

Rome

It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

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