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July 4, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Strip ABS of its class status, Spain urges EC
    THE legal battle between Spain and the American Bureau of Shipping has taken another nasty step forward with Spain calling for Brussels to strip the class society of its status in Europe.
  • Turkey unveils hi-tech traffic system to avert oil disasters
    WITH 50,000 massive oil tankers transiting the crossroads of Europe and Asia every year, Turkey is putting in place a sophisticated hi-tech traffic system aimed at preventing devasting oil spills.
  • Jinzhou Port expects profit in first half
    JINZHOU Port Co, a port operator controlled by Chinese billionaire Zhang Hongwei, said it will have a first-half profit, following a full-year loss in 2002, as cargo traffic increased.
  • MOL offering direct Korea-Indonesia service
    MITSUI OSK Lines is for the first time offering shippers a direct service between Korea and Indonesia, maintaining its edge as a leading provider of high speed Intra-Asia services.
  • New ferry service to link Sydney, Tasmania
    A new ferry service will link Australia's largest city to its island state of Tasmania starting early next year, authorities announced yesterday.
  • Norway fan
    VERONICA Salsbury taking a picture of the crippled Norway as it is towed out of Government Cut in Miami.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airline bookings returning to pre-Sars levels
    SIGNALLING a strengthening recovery from Sars, airline passenger bookings have begun returning to pre-Sars levels, according to Asia's largest air ticketing reservation company.
  • Asiana filled more seats in June on rising demand
  • Higher compensation for passengers bumped off flights
  • United expands commuter flight pact with Mesa Air
  • Swiss strikes aircraft financing deal with Airbus
  • SAS eyes Baghdad
Admiralty Casebook
  • Bill of lading allows stevedore to exercise general lien over cargo
    AN English court ruled last week that a bill of lading that gave a carrier the right to sub-contract its obligations on any terms, would bind a shipper even if it meant that the shipper's goods could be detained and sold by the sub-contractor.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Strip ABS of its class status, Spain urges EC
    THE legal battle between Spain and the American Bureau of Shipping has taken another nasty step forward with Spain calling for Brussels to strip the class society of its status in Europe.
  • Turkey unveils hi-tech traffic system to avert oil disasters
    WITH 50,000 massive oil tankers transiting the crossroads of Europe and Asia every year, Turkey is putting in place a sophisticated hi-tech traffic system aimed at preventing devasting oil spills.
  • Jinzhou Port expects profit in first half
    JINZHOU Port Co, a port operator controlled by Chinese billionaire Zhang Hongwei, said it will have a first-half profit, following a full-year loss in 2002, as cargo traffic increased.
  • MOL offering direct Korea-Indonesia service
    MITSUI OSK Lines is for the first time offering shippers a direct service between Korea and Indonesia, maintaining its edge as a leading provider of high speed Intra-Asia services.
  • New ferry service to link Sydney, Tasmania
    A new ferry service will link Australia's largest city to its island state of Tasmania starting early next year, authorities announced yesterday.
  • Norway fan
    VERONICA Salsbury taking a picture of the crippled Norway as it is towed out of Government Cut in Miami.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airline bookings returning to pre-Sars levels
    SIGNALLING a strengthening recovery from Sars, airline passenger bookings have begun returning to pre-Sars levels, according to Asia's largest air ticketing reservation company.
  • Asiana filled more seats in June on rising demand
  • Higher compensation for passengers bumped off flights
  • United expands commuter flight pact with Mesa Air
  • Swiss strikes aircraft financing deal with Airbus
  • SAS eyes Baghdad
Admiralty Casebook
  • Bill of lading allows stevedore to exercise general lien over cargo
    AN English court ruled last week that a bill of lading that gave a carrier the right to sub-contract its obligations on any terms, would bind a shipper even if it meant that the shipper's goods could be detained and sold by the sub-contractor.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Strip ABS of its class status, Spain urges EC
    THE legal battle between Spain and the American Bureau of Shipping has taken another nasty step forward with Spain calling for Brussels to strip the class society of its status in Europe.
  • Turkey unveils hi-tech traffic system to avert oil disasters
    WITH 50,000 massive oil tankers transiting the crossroads of Europe and Asia every year, Turkey is putting in place a sophisticated hi-tech traffic system aimed at preventing devasting oil spills.
  • Jinzhou Port expects profit in first half
    JINZHOU Port Co, a port operator controlled by Chinese billionaire Zhang Hongwei, said it will have a first-half profit, following a full-year loss in 2002, as cargo traffic increased.
  • MOL offering direct Korea-Indonesia service
    MITSUI OSK Lines is for the first time offering shippers a direct service between Korea and Indonesia, maintaining its edge as a leading provider of high speed Intra-Asia services.
  • New ferry service to link Sydney, Tasmania
    A new ferry service will link Australia's largest city to its island state of Tasmania starting early next year, authorities announced yesterday.
  • Norway fan
    VERONICA Salsbury taking a picture of the crippled Norway as it is towed out of Government Cut in Miami.
Air and Land Transport
  • Airline bookings returning to pre-Sars levels
    SIGNALLING a strengthening recovery from Sars, airline passenger bookings have begun returning to pre-Sars levels, according to Asia's largest air ticketing reservation company.
  • Asiana filled more seats in June on rising demand
  • Higher compensation for passengers bumped off flights
  • United expands commuter flight pact with Mesa Air
  • Swiss strikes aircraft financing deal with Airbus
  • SAS eyes Baghdad
Admiralty Casebook
  • Bill of lading allows stevedore to exercise general lien over cargo
    AN English court ruled last week that a bill of lading that gave a carrier the right to sub-contract its obligations on any terms, would bind a shipper even if it meant that the shipper's goods could be detained and sold by the sub-contractor.

Sched Netweb site
  • Senbang forges sea-rail service for China's growing midwest
  • PONL official calls for common Int'l ship recycling standards
  • Quality drive for HK-registered ships
  • MOL to offer direct Korea/ Indonesia service
  • Malaysia records May trade surplus of US$1.67b
  • Work starts on new Sydney Customs House
  • TOTE receives US$12m upgrade at Port of Tacoma
  • Ecu opens in Doha
  • Korean Air boosts Seoul to Frankfurt cargo service
  • CargoTec takes on Yas airfreight handling in Singapore
  • SriLankan moves to make Colombo Indian Ocean hub
  • THAI announces board, banker changes
  • Moscow move to boost BAWC

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MoS sets Major Ports target of handling 336 m tonnes cargo in 2003-04
  • Pakistan signs MoU with India to purchase 10 million kg of tea in 2003-04
  • Readymade garments exports up by 13 pc in May
  • Afghanistan to buy Indian sugar
  • US removes Indian carpets from duty-free GSP list
  • FCI to enter fray for direct export of foodgrains soon, says MD
  • Shut-out of export boxes at NSICT leaves ex-im trade in the lurch
  • Excess cargo will have to find other gateways-Capt. Khare - Until capacity increases ...
  • First 72 boxes moved from VCT to CFS
  • SC Railway hopes to earn Rs 3,720 cr. from freight handling
  • Northern Rly revises short-haul rates to score over road transport
  • Rangnekar urges freight brokers to adapt to changing multimodal transport scenario
  • Freight target will be surpassed this fiscal: Rail Board Chairman
  • Joint venture partner to prepare plan for airports' upgradation
  • Textile Minister to lay foundation for Tirupur apparel park today
  • Pak trade team coming today
  • Dalip Brar joins Fieo as head of Western Region
  • GJEPC to open school for craftsmen

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 3, 2003
  • West Coast & Pacific NW : Supply concerns push markets higher
  • Firming market dampens demand in Vancouver
  • Singapore steady to firm, outlook mixed
    Right now there are very mixed opinions in this market as to whether the firm trend will continue, or whether improved avails and easing congestion could cause next week to turn softer. The rest of this week looks firm, but buyers are reportedly sidelining in anticipation of lower prices, only buying last minute when they can no longer wait.
  • Japanese market on the rise as avails get a bit tighter
  • Firm fuel trend persists in major Asian markets
    IFO prices in major Asian markets like Korea, Hong Kong and Japan have shot up by around $10 since the beginning of the week, while distillates remained little changed bar a few blips higher.
  • Istanbul still competitive despite huge gains
  • St Petersburg firm on tight avails and regional movements
  • Italian bunker market blighted by computer problems
    Because of problems with going over to a new computer system, ENI has stopped all operations all over Italian ports until further notice. Bunkers stemmed before July 1st, but with delivery scheduled for later dates, have been held up.
  • Rotterdam market firm, especicially for prompt
  • Round Table urges swift action to curb air emissions from ships
    Only four more countries need to ratify the IMO's Marpol Annex VI on the prevention of air pollution from ships to trigger its entry into force. To provide the last push necessary to bring this about, INTERTANKO has sent a personal letter to key ministers on behalf of the Round Table of International Maritime Associations.

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 3, 2003
  • Senior management appointments at OOCLL
  • First owned vessel enters service with UAL
  • Major order placed by Qatar Airways
  • New intermodal terminal in Cuxhaven

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 3, 2003
  • Sea rescue exercise in the Gulf of Finland
  • Big contracts to Aker Kvaerner

Marine Logweb site
JULY 3, 2003
  • Lack of funds could threaten port security
    American ports will move swiftly to ensure that they meet a January 1, 2004 deadline to submit security plans to the U.S. Coast Guard. But actually implementing the plans may be another matter.
  • LR to class RN destroyers
    Lloyd's Register has won its first contract to classify front rank naval combatants
  • More orders for MAN B&W 12K98ME-C
    German shipowner NVA has placed an order for four 12K98ME-C engines--each delivering an output of 68,510 kW (93,120 bhp)

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 3, 2003
  • Ceremony marks official opening of upgraded TOTE terminal in Tacoma
  • Crowley Logistics buys Miami-based apparel transport firm
  • Customs adding new agents to patrol U.S./Canada border
  • MarAd creates new website for inland waterways information
  • Hillsboro Airport improvements place planes on new flight pattern

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Bahamas raises fears over stampede to double hulls
    PRELIMINARY findings of an investigation into the Prestige disaster have convinced the Bahamas that the International Maritime Organisation should be much more cautious about rushing through new double-hull tanker proposals.
  • Confusion over Russian stance on single hulls
    SENIOR Russian government officials, who voted last week in Bremen against adoption of new Baltic Sea tanker restrictions, have raised doubt about whether Moscow is for or against the exclusion of single-hulled tankers for oil transport through the Baltic.
  • A Dame at a naming, a choir set to sing, these are a few of our favourite things
    SERENADED by the choir of the London School of Performing Arts, Dame Julie Andrews yesterday named the latest edition to the Crystal Cruises fleet, Crystal Serenity, at Southampton, writes Neville Smith .
  • Clarksons' shares soar on trade report
    CLARKSONS' shares touched a new high yesterday after the world's largest shipbroker issued a bullish trading update.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 3, 2003
  • Grain shipments run dry on Lakes
  • Iraq oil tanker loads
  • Bibby Line expand offshore interests
  • Union speaks up for French yard
  • Phantom seizures in Santos
  • Shareholder battle in Balearia
  • NI survey reveals Colregs ignorance
  • ANAVE urges tanker support
  • Russian oil booms
  • Durban terminal re-opens
  • Eurogate invests in Wilhelmshaven
  • Customs accuses Ecuadorian operator
  • CMA CGM continues liner surge
  • New monitoring system for Bosphorus
  • BG Group signs up for Egyptian LNG
  • Heads could roll at PNSC
  • Penang Port plans listing
  • Korea curbs maritime mishaps
  • Car shipment agreement signed
  • KSA seeks European co-operation
  • Australia lifts Filipino crew ban

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 3, 2003
  • Feinstein won't call for physical screening of all air cargo
    The California Democrat has no intention of introducing language replicating an amendment in a House bill that would scrap the existing known-shipper program and replace it with mandatory X-raying or other physical screening of all cargo on passenger planes.
  • Infrastructure and the dreaded 'u' word
    Shipping lines, railroads, motor carriers and shippers probably haven't accepted the reality yet, but they will be expected to help pay for multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects through tolls and user fees.
  • Atlas Air, lenders reach financing deal
    The agreements are designed to keep the cargo carrier out of bankruptcy proceedings for at least another two months.
  • Indian container terminal imposes restrictions to ease congestion
  • Crowley Logistics acquires Apparel Transportation Inc.
  • Norton Lilly opens Iraqi operation
  • MOL adds Korea-Indonesia service
  • China Southern airlifts massive check-in counters from Europe to China
  • Solar International Shipping Agency to adopt Yang Ming name
  • Mattingly named to Georgia Ports Authority board
  • Hong Kong-China trade deal could benefit transport and logistics companies
  • House leader alleges discrimination against U.S. express companies
  • International air cargo up 3% in May

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 3, 2003
  • PSA's risky tariff decision adds to squeeze on feeder lines
    PSA Corp has ended discounts intended to discourage defections from its flagship Singapore terminals, a potentially risky decision that will also encourage regional feeder operators to push for rate hikes.
  • New ferry to add to Bass Strait competition
    The Bass Strait's pure freight operators will come under further pressure in 2004 following the Tasmanian Government's purchase of a third Superfast ro-pax ferry.
  • Flourishing Korea/China trade gets two more links
  • New CSCL Indsub/M.East relay boosts Salalah growth
  • Washington ports get lion's share of security funds
  • Joint Brazil feeder adds call at Vitoria
  • Slot deal gives MOL Indonesia/Korea option
  • Santos loses East Coast Americas string to Rio Cubatao
  • Shanghai volumes soar

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 3, 2003
  • Alstom confirms Gaz tanker
    LNG ship scheduled for delivery in 2005.
  • Premier settles port charges case
    Agreement includes unusual deal with former exec Jeffrey Hentz.
  • Jebsen grabs two bulkers in Shanghai
    Norwegian group also lines up options for four grab-fitted sisterships.
  • UGS slates government
    Nicos Efthymiou attacks failure to defend single hulled tanker fleet.
  • Sakhalin crude makes US west coast debut
    Stelmar tanker ships first Russian Far East cargo to States.
  • Q-Ship eyes big aframax order
    Qatar owner talking to yards about series of four ships with two options.
  • Docenave adds Vitoria visit
    Brazilian owner expands coastal container and general cargo route to boost revenue.
  • Spill bill heads skywards
    Star Evviva bunker pollution rap grows five fold.
  • MOL buys into Korea-Indonesia trade
    Space-charter deal with Dongnama of Korea aimed at speeding up Japanese giant's transit times.
  • Bergesen cancels UK secondary listing
    Norwegian giant prepares ground for going private in next two months.
  • Clarkson profits poised to double
    UK-listed shipbroker says all sectors are running ahead of budget.
  • Mina Al Bakr back on line
    VLCC Abqaiq lifts first crude from Gulf terminal outside of 1991 imposed UN Oil-For-Food program.
  • Appledore considers vital loan pledge
    UK shipyard wins only part of hoped-for government guarantee for newbuilding project.
  • Teekay sticks with dividend policy
    Aframax giant maintains quarterly payout policy to shareholders of last five years.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 3, 2003
  • Crowley, Frontier Liner in U.S./Caribbean slot charter
  • Crowley provides new web-based customer service tool
  • MOL takes slots on Korea/Indonesia service
  • Atlas Air restructuring could include bankruptcy plan
  • International cargo traffic up 3% in May
  • Railroads to build intermodal terminal in Memphis
  • USTR considers drawback future in free trade negotiations
  • U.S., India talks focus on high-tech trade
  • Bush administration expands GSP by $900 million
  • Crowley Logistics acquires Apparel Transportation, Inc.
  • African ports' congestion triggers carrier surcharges
  • Expansion of TOTE Tacoma terminal is completed

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
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
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
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
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
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
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
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
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%)
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.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
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
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
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
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
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
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
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
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
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
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
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%
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
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
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
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
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)
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
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
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
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
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
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
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
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
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
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
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
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
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
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
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
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
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
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%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
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
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%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
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
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
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
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
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
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
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
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.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
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.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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 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 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
"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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
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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