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May 8, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Piracy attacks in regional waters up sharply
    PIRACY attacks jumped dramatically with 21 incidents reported last week, up from an average of seven per week, including a close call for a Singapore-flagged LPG carrier.
  • Ship crew may be charged over stowaways
    THE 12-member crew of a ship suspected of throwing five stowaway Dominican migrants overboard arrived in Panama to face possible charges in the deaths of two of the men.
  • Auckland sees fewer cruise ships
    NEW Zealand's largest port operator Ports of Auckland Ltd said yesterday it is anticipating a reduction in the number of calls by cruise ships in the 2003-2004 season due to concerns about terrorism.
  • New Japanese training ship back at sea after sinking incident
    HUNDREDS cheered at a port in south-western Japan yesterday as students of a fisheries school whose training ship was sunk by a US Navy submarine in a fatal accident two years ago took its replacement to sea for the first time.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas sees sales drop over 60% as Sars dents demand
    QANTAS Airways said sales on some routes dropped two-thirds as a deadly virus sapped travel demand, causing the airline to cut its own profit target and delay the delivery of planes.
  • Patrick wins contract to assess Baghdad airport
  • Manila to run airport terminal for now
  • Cathay raises freight rates
  • US Airways posts Q1 profit of US$1.6b after exceptionals
  • Virgin seeks financial data on Concorde
Features
  • Hands off, govt advised
    BREAKING up may be hard to do, but it appears especially tough for the US government and the airline industry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Piracy attacks in regional waters up sharply
    PIRACY attacks jumped dramatically with 21 incidents reported last week, up from an average of seven per week, including a close call for a Singapore-flagged LPG carrier.
  • Ship crew may be charged over stowaways
    THE 12-member crew of a ship suspected of throwing five stowaway Dominican migrants overboard arrived in Panama to face possible charges in the deaths of two of the men.
  • Auckland sees fewer cruise ships
    NEW Zealand's largest port operator Ports of Auckland Ltd said yesterday it is anticipating a reduction in the number of calls by cruise ships in the 2003-2004 season due to concerns about terrorism.
  • New Japanese training ship back at sea after sinking incident
    HUNDREDS cheered at a port in south-western Japan yesterday as students of a fisheries school whose training ship was sunk by a US Navy submarine in a fatal accident two years ago took its replacement to sea for the first time.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas sees sales drop over 60% as Sars dents demand
    QANTAS Airways said sales on some routes dropped two-thirds as a deadly virus sapped travel demand, causing the airline to cut its own profit target and delay the delivery of planes.
  • Patrick wins contract to assess Baghdad airport
  • Manila to run airport terminal for now
  • Cathay raises freight rates
  • US Airways posts Q1 profit of US$1.6b after exceptionals
  • Virgin seeks financial data on Concorde
Features
  • Hands off, govt advised
    BREAKING up may be hard to do, but it appears especially tough for the US government and the airline industry.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Piracy attacks in regional waters up sharply
    PIRACY attacks jumped dramatically with 21 incidents reported last week, up from an average of seven per week, including a close call for a Singapore-flagged LPG carrier.
  • Ship crew may be charged over stowaways
    THE 12-member crew of a ship suspected of throwing five stowaway Dominican migrants overboard arrived in Panama to face possible charges in the deaths of two of the men.
  • Auckland sees fewer cruise ships
    NEW Zealand's largest port operator Ports of Auckland Ltd said yesterday it is anticipating a reduction in the number of calls by cruise ships in the 2003-2004 season due to concerns about terrorism.
  • New Japanese training ship back at sea after sinking incident
    HUNDREDS cheered at a port in south-western Japan yesterday as students of a fisheries school whose training ship was sunk by a US Navy submarine in a fatal accident two years ago took its replacement to sea for the first time.
Air and Land Transport
  • Qantas sees sales drop over 60% as Sars dents demand
    QANTAS Airways said sales on some routes dropped two-thirds as a deadly virus sapped travel demand, causing the airline to cut its own profit target and delay the delivery of planes.
  • Patrick wins contract to assess Baghdad airport
  • Manila to run airport terminal for now
  • Cathay raises freight rates
  • US Airways posts Q1 profit of US$1.6b after exceptionals
  • Virgin seeks financial data on Concorde
Features
  • Hands off, govt advised
    BREAKING up may be hard to do, but it appears especially tough for the US government and the airline industry.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping cos given July 1 deadline to comply with safety code
  • SCI sell-off process sets sail again
  • DHL Danzas, Lemuir Group launch new JV - 'Single source with global presence'
  • IPBCC lines to raise eastbound rates from June
  • EU to launch 15-m euro plan to highlight business opportunities
  • Govt to fix fiscal target for export of commercial services soon - Software, IT trade record 27.4 pc rise
  • Anti-dumping duty on metcoke from China to continue till May 2004
  • Marine food products exports register 10 pc growth
  • Edible oil imports total 5.03 lakh tonnes in April
  • EAN India begins offering barcode verification services
  • Auto components exports poised for rapid growth
  • EU envoy cites need to modify IT marketing strategies to make a mark in Europe
  • ADB projects 6 pc GDP growth for India in 2003
  • Chilli adds spice to export figures
  • Supreme Court dismisses writ plea of P&O Ports - JNPT: Conversion of BT into CT
  • CONCOR hikes Amingaon ICD-Cossipore/Haldia freight rates
  • User fee for Bangalore, Hyderabad airport projects
  • Govt to set up SPVs to develop industrial clusters
  • Seven more planned
  • Commerce Ministry tops in e-readiness: Survey
  • Fieo thanks DGFT for continuation of DEPB scheme

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Gulf Coast gripes: Tight avails and off-spec fuel
  • US East Coast markets on the up
  • Crude prices climb after unexpected US stock draw
  • Canadian East Coast very quiet, pipeline reported out
  • Suez still suffering shortages of gasoil, market firms slightly
  • Chemoil declares first month in Panama a success
  • Panama Canal: Summer locks maintenance work schedule
  • Testing times for St. Petersburg bunker suppliers
  • African bunker market report from GAC
  • St. Petersburg Port to close for anniversary celebrations
  • LUKOIL-Neva LLC announces expansion of bunker operations
  • Bullish IFOs subdue Korea
  • New Saudi posted prices
  • Rotterdam steady to soft, barges tight

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Seawheel completes its new management team
  • NOL announces sale of American Eagle Tankers
  • Delta Air Lines first quarter 2003 results
  • BVL celebrates 25th anniversary
  • Wolf-Garten GmbH chooses ABX Logistics

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • EUKOR plans nine newbuildings
  • No flag can protect itself against terrorists
  • Former Swedish shipowner sentenced to pay EUR 21 million to the state

Marine Logweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Class approval in principal for CNG carrier
    EnerSea Transport LLC, says that its VOTRANS gas carrier has achieved "Class Approval in Principle" (AIP) from ABS
  • Byrd slams inadequacy of port security budget
    At a hearing of the Senate's Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., called for a higher budget priority for port security
  • Oakland awards $4.75 million security contract
    The Port of Oakland has awarded a $4.75 million maritime security enhancement contract to Florida-based ADT Security Services, Inc.,
  • Textron, Otech in RB-M race
    Like Manitowoc Marine, Textron Marine and Land Systems, New Orleans and Ocean Technical Services Inc. (OTECH) of Harvey, La., are each building a test boat for the USCG's response Boat-Medium program
  • NCL launches its U.S.-flag brand
    Star Cruises' Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) unit yesterday announced its new U.S.-flag brand--NCL America
  • Class notation for fuel systems
    A new voluntary class notation from Det Norske Veritas meets an increasing market demand for the classification of fuel oil treatment and conditioning systems
  • Security lapses delay cruise ship
    Carnival's Holiday was held in New Orleans after breaches in security procedures

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Blaine border patrol inspectors nab over $3 million worth of BC Bud
  • Department of Commerce finds Canadian wheat subsidized
  • Norwegian Cruise Line names US Flag operations 'NCL AMERICA'
  • Coast Guard taps three firms to deliver 41-foot test boats
  • New TSA rule checks drivers hauling dangerous goods

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Backers pull the plug on inreon
    ONE of the showpiece electronic platforms of the global reinsurance market has been killed by its main backers, Munich Re, Swiss Re and Accenture.
  • DNV urges rejection of standards role for IMO
    PROPOSALS that would give the International Maritime Organisation the legal clout to set minimum ship structure standards have come under fierce attack from a leading International Association of Classification Societies member.
  • Industry supports Maersk over payment of ransoms
    MAERSK was right to pay a cash ransom to buy the release of seafarers held hostage off Nigeria, leading shipping organisations believe, writes David Osler.
  • Belgium ready to revive national flag
    THE King of Belgium is expected to sign a Royal decree tomorrow which paves the way for the reflagging of the Belgian fleet, more than 12 years after the entire fleet was flagged out.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Deutsche Post boosts profits in Q1
    The German mail and logistics group forecast a strong year after operating profit jumped by a better-than-expected 5 percent, to more than $1 billion.
  • Air-cargo carriers fret after Motorola shuts China HQ on SARS scare
    The electronics giant closed its head office in China after an employee contracted the disease.
  • FMC submits results of TSA contract discrimination probe
  • Judge seeks extension in DHL case
  • TACA plans eastbound increase
  • China Shipping wants controlled-carrier exemption
  • House committee hearing on guns for cargo pilots
  • China's Guangzhou expanding logistics sector
  • European Commission proposes international approach to security
  • Product precautions barring trade: Report
  • Railcar maker Trinity Industries sees 1Q loss
  • Lufthansa Cargo, Siemens deliver SARS relief shipments

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • New carrier/terminal discussion agreement to fix US port security charges
    An influential group of US terminal operators and carriers with US terminals is expected to inaugurate its own discussion agreement next month, allowing it to discuss and fix security charges.
  • US Customs deadline for tough 24 hour rule enforcement
  • Lines begin to fight charter hikes, but market rises again
  • Leading Halifax terminal still plagued by congestion
  • US Customs: Industry friendly rules to succeed harsh Strawman proposals
  • MSC swells number of newbuild orders over 8,000TEU
  • Strong profit for Samudera as turnover weakens
  • Shenzhen's YICT moves to streamline truck movements

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • Better mood for PDVSA Finance
    Ratings agency ends downgrade study for oil giant subsidiary as Venezuelan recovery continues.
  • Bullet holes in Carnival security
    Screen break leads to cruiseship hold up after guns and bullets found.
  • On the double!
    Mass pols push barge operator Bouchard to ban single hulls for spill zone.
  • Swedish Orient returns to profit
    Iraq conflict lifts business for ro-ro vessels.
  • Silver lining for Hapag-Lloyd
    German container line sees profits dwindle in 2002, but parent TUI is upbeat for 2003.
  • Trico losses stack up
    Offshore operator's figures sunk by North Sea slump and rig decline in US Gulf.
  • Khazar mulls fleet expansion
    Iranian owner reportedly looking to move into tanker operations.
  • Higher costs, lower profits for Lorenzo
    Philippine bulker and boxship owner struggled with falling revenues and increased competition in 2002.
  • Saevik moves for Havila rescue ships
    Norwegian owner's chairman Per Saevik offers NOK 550m for 11 vessels.
  • Braemar Seascope sets profitable course
    Broker says result is "pleasing" in year of extremes.
  • Kirby thinks big on barges
    US owner signs deal with Trinity Industries for 16 vessels, with an option for another 16.
  • Bjarne Tvilde seeks new shipping role
    Reorganisation prompts Tschudi & Eitzen chief operating officer to stand down.
  • SCI sale roadshows to woo foreigners
    Indian government hits the road to entice overseas bidders into privatisation race.
  • Greek VLCC detained in Australia
    Inspectors also hold IMC pool bulker, and Australian boxship.
  • RCCL launches bonds
    Cruise line's $250m issue prices at 8%.
  • Shipping boosts Bollore
    French owner of Delmas and Otal container lines sees revenues jump in first quarter.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 7, 2003
  • China Shipping buys slots on CMA CGM's Asia/U.S. Gulf ships
  • TACA carriers to raise Eastbound rates
  • Lower box rates cut Hapag-Lloyd's profit by 38%
  • FMC to act on Pacific carriers' BIAS case
  • China Shipping petitions FMC for 30-day wait waiver
  • Menzies to handle cargo in New Zealand
  • Airnet Systems sees first-quarter profit
  • Kmz Rosenman, women in international trade plan trade compliance seminar
  • FMC revokes 25 OTI licenses
  • Deutsche Post group's logistics profits up 46%
  • Port of Long Beach names rubin managing director
  • U.S. terminals, carriers move towards joint port security charges

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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
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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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