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May 15, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 'Historic' forum for seafarer wages formed
    AN international bargaining forum has been put in place to negotiate the wages of seamen on open register ships.
  • More compensation for oil spill victims soon
    ADDITIONAL compensation for victims of tanker oil spills is set to be made available when the International Maritime Organisation adds a third tier to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund this week.
  • Korean truckers threaten to paralyse Busan
    SOUTH Korean truckers threatened yesterday to paralyse cargo flows at the country's biggest port as their strike entered a sixth day, but officials said help from the army was keeping the port functioning.
  • Cosco Pacific to spend US$200m on containers
    COSCO Pacific, the world's fifth-largest container-leasing company, plans to spend about US$200 million this year to buy as many as 130,000 standard- size container boxes, financial controller Francis Li said yesterday.
  • Shanghai port handles record boxes
    THE Port Authority of Shanghai has reported that the biggest port on the Chinese mainland handled a record 912,000 TEUs in April, up 35 per cent year on year.
  • RCL to buy 2 new ships from Mitsubishi
    THAILAND's Regional Container Lines said yesterday it would buy two new vessels from Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd for US$60 million to expand business in North Asia, India and Australia.
  • Collision causes oil spill in Busan
    A police patrol ship spreading an emulsifier on the sea covered with fuel oil near the port of Pusan, about 450km south-east of Seoul.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France posts 98m euro loss, better outlook seen
    AIR France SA, Europe's second-biggest airline, had a 98 million-euro fiscal fourth-quarter net loss after pilots strikes, the Iraq war and the spread of a deadly pneumonia reduced air traffic while the carrier took steps to retire its Concorde supersonic planes.
  • Cathay Pacific may seek capital injection
  • Discount carrier jetBlue plans to fly to 3 more cities
  • Lufthansa expects to fly into the red
  • Air Zimbabwe has limited fuel supply
Newbuilds
  • Bulletin Board
    Leading global supply chain services provider APL Logistics , has appointed Vincent F Gulisano to the position of senior vice-president of global sales, marketing and solutions engineering, based in its Oakland, California headquarters.'Having completed our regional senior management reorganization, we are set to meet our extended global needs with the appointment of Vin Gulisano to this important position,' said APLL chief Hans Hickler.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 'Historic' forum for seafarer wages formed
    AN international bargaining forum has been put in place to negotiate the wages of seamen on open register ships.
  • More compensation for oil spill victims soon
    ADDITIONAL compensation for victims of tanker oil spills is set to be made available when the International Maritime Organisation adds a third tier to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund this week.
  • Korean truckers threaten to paralyse Busan
    SOUTH Korean truckers threatened yesterday to paralyse cargo flows at the country's biggest port as their strike entered a sixth day, but officials said help from the army was keeping the port functioning.
  • Cosco Pacific to spend US$200m on containers
    COSCO Pacific, the world's fifth-largest container-leasing company, plans to spend about US$200 million this year to buy as many as 130,000 standard- size container boxes, financial controller Francis Li said yesterday.
  • Shanghai port handles record boxes
    THE Port Authority of Shanghai has reported that the biggest port on the Chinese mainland handled a record 912,000 TEUs in April, up 35 per cent year on year.
  • RCL to buy 2 new ships from Mitsubishi
    THAILAND's Regional Container Lines said yesterday it would buy two new vessels from Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd for US$60 million to expand business in North Asia, India and Australia.
  • Collision causes oil spill in Busan
    A police patrol ship spreading an emulsifier on the sea covered with fuel oil near the port of Pusan, about 450km south-east of Seoul.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France posts 98m euro loss, better outlook seen
    AIR France SA, Europe's second-biggest airline, had a 98 million-euro fiscal fourth-quarter net loss after pilots strikes, the Iraq war and the spread of a deadly pneumonia reduced air traffic while the carrier took steps to retire its Concorde supersonic planes.
  • Cathay Pacific may seek capital injection
  • Discount carrier jetBlue plans to fly to 3 more cities
  • Lufthansa expects to fly into the red
  • Air Zimbabwe has limited fuel supply
Newbuilds
  • Bulletin Board
    Leading global supply chain services provider APL Logistics , has appointed Vincent F Gulisano to the position of senior vice-president of global sales, marketing and solutions engineering, based in its Oakland, California headquarters.'Having completed our regional senior management reorganization, we are set to meet our extended global needs with the appointment of Vin Gulisano to this important position,' said APLL chief Hans Hickler.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • 'Historic' forum for seafarer wages formed
    AN international bargaining forum has been put in place to negotiate the wages of seamen on open register ships.
  • More compensation for oil spill victims soon
    ADDITIONAL compensation for victims of tanker oil spills is set to be made available when the International Maritime Organisation adds a third tier to the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund this week.
  • Korean truckers threaten to paralyse Busan
    SOUTH Korean truckers threatened yesterday to paralyse cargo flows at the country's biggest port as their strike entered a sixth day, but officials said help from the army was keeping the port functioning.
  • Cosco Pacific to spend US$200m on containers
    COSCO Pacific, the world's fifth-largest container-leasing company, plans to spend about US$200 million this year to buy as many as 130,000 standard- size container boxes, financial controller Francis Li said yesterday.
  • Shanghai port handles record boxes
    THE Port Authority of Shanghai has reported that the biggest port on the Chinese mainland handled a record 912,000 TEUs in April, up 35 per cent year on year.
  • RCL to buy 2 new ships from Mitsubishi
    THAILAND's Regional Container Lines said yesterday it would buy two new vessels from Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd for US$60 million to expand business in North Asia, India and Australia.
  • Collision causes oil spill in Busan
    A police patrol ship spreading an emulsifier on the sea covered with fuel oil near the port of Pusan, about 450km south-east of Seoul.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France posts 98m euro loss, better outlook seen
    AIR France SA, Europe's second-biggest airline, had a 98 million-euro fiscal fourth-quarter net loss after pilots strikes, the Iraq war and the spread of a deadly pneumonia reduced air traffic while the carrier took steps to retire its Concorde supersonic planes.
  • Cathay Pacific may seek capital injection
  • Discount carrier jetBlue plans to fly to 3 more cities
  • Lufthansa expects to fly into the red
  • Air Zimbabwe has limited fuel supply
Newbuilds
  • Bulletin Board
    Leading global supply chain services provider APL Logistics , has appointed Vincent F Gulisano to the position of senior vice-president of global sales, marketing and solutions engineering, based in its Oakland, California headquarters.'Having completed our regional senior management reorganization, we are set to meet our extended global needs with the appointment of Vin Gulisano to this important position,' said APLL chief Hans Hickler.

Sched Netweb site
  • Korean truck strike heats up as police, army called upon in Pusan
  • Latest Maersk Sealand vessel launched off Norway
  • HIT receives two new cranes ahead of opening of CT9
  • Lloyd Triestino offers first service to US
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts US$232m operating profit in 2002
  • U-Freight opens logistics centre in Dubai
  • Rick Kessler becomes head of Horizon Services
  • China Southern flies cows from New York to Guangdong
  • SAS Group to centralise maintenance operation
  • Air Methods reports net loss in first quarter
  • Kitty Hawk begins new service from Buffalo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • UAE imposes 15-day advance notice for Indian ships' entry
  • m.v. 'Wan Hai 262' calls at Tuticorin Port: SRX Service
  • Karnataka pharma industry sees export boom
  • Farm exports up by 17 pc
  • TAMP directive to introduce hourly berth hire rates from June 1 - Move to arm Major Ports for competitive edge
  • Seahorse Group's BCT bags 'Area Depot of Year 2002'
  • ChPT invites EoIs to develop cruise terminal
  • Deepest-draughted vessel berthed safely at Mumbai Port
  • Shatrughan assures early decision on port workers' bonus issue
  • GMB-run ports handle record 84.12 m tonnes cargo in 2002-03
  • Conware CFS sell-off talks making headway
  • Passengers to pay ADF for Hyderabad airport project
  • 75 items from SSI sector to be dereserved
  • Inflation declines to 6.14 pc
  • IIP study finds 5.8 pc growth in industrial output in 2002-03
  • TUFS coverage extended to NSIC's hire purchase scheme
  • Govt to withdraw BIS norms for jute bags above 50 kg
  • CBEC chief: Educate assessees
  • Stress on India-Pakistan-Bangla axis to give region economic clout

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Soft trend does nothing to spur demand on US East Coast
  • Oil major studying impact of change in Platts price assessment
  • US Gulf: Drastic price drops bolster demand
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents
  • US crude stock down on higher refinery runs and lower imports
  • Premiums wiped out of Singapore bunker market as prices fall
  • Piraeus indications slip back amid increased demand
  • New Saudi posted prices
  • Korea: Bunker spill after tanker collision off Busan
  • All India port strike announced for May 21, 2003
  • SARS and strikes depress Korea's flagging market
  • Weekly African market report from GAC
  • Rotterdam continues bullish trend
  • EMMF warns that fuel sulphur cap alternatives must be developed

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • MBO at Bargelink
  • GeoPost and DPD show good results for 2002
  • TSA and DoT to secure transport of dangerous goods
  • All Nippon Airways records net loss in 2002
  • Container vessel capacity has increased by 100% in six years
  • CEO of Dachser retires

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Paris MOU closes in on substandard shipping
  • EU approves French tonnage tax
  • VLCC rates soar after terror attack

Marine Logweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • VT Halter Marine gets ferry contract
    VT Halter Marine Inc., has been selected by the Puerto Rico Port Authority (PRPA) to design and build a $2.8 million sea-going 272 passenger ferry.
  • NORSHIPCO buys Metro's Old Dominion
    Floating dock to be moved to NORSHIPCO
  • Fuel sulfur cap proposals pose hazards
    EMFF warns of dangers in present EC proposals

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Port of Olympia expands rail service with new Tri-City and Olympia short-line
  • Schnitzer president announces pair of management changes
  • Lewis and Clark encampment re-created at Chittenden Locks
  • Spokane International Airport will soon offer nonstop Maui flights
  • Command of Coast Guard cutter changes during Astoria ceremony

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Ex-Alstom chairman Bilger charged with misusing funds
    FORMER Alstom group chairman Pierre Bilger (above) has been charged with misuse of corporate funds and placed under judicial control for his role in the payment of a FFrs5m ($5.5m) commission on a construction project carried out by the group in 1994.
  • Do not let terror stop trade warns Bimco's Everard
    THE world has changed irrevocably since September 11, Bimco president Michael Everard told a conference in London yesterday, writes David Osler.
  • Spain to sue ABS for $5bn over Prestige
    THE Spanish government was poised yesterday afternoon to file a $5bn suit in the federal court in New York against ABS, alleging that the classification society's "negligent, reckless, wilful and wanton conduct" led directly to the loss of the Prestige and the massive environmental damage that followed.
  • O'Neil urges IMO flag power
    THE International Maritime Organisation should have the authority to make sure that flag states really do implement conventions properly, secretary-general William O'Neil told a London audience yesterday.
  • VLCC rates double as demand soars
    TANKER rates are back on the up and demand is rising with very large crude carriers leading the charge, writes Martyn Wingrove.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Indian owners want higher depreciation
  • Congestion charge for Kuwait/UAE
  • Seafarers' card calls on US
  • WTSA lines set new minimum rates
  • UK Customs boost 'dirty bomb' protection
  • Sea Containers hit by weak Silja
  • US hosts first Prestige claim
  • Honeymoon cruise death probe
  • Iran, India sign LNG deal
  • Shipyards strike for shorter hours
  • Hapag Lloyd sets its goals
  • EU plans oppose MARPOL, warns ICS
  • P&O Ports opening at Mundra
  • EC again blames Korea on order fall
  • Liner lobby tests the water
  • MOL and Oman sign support deal
  • Busan fights oil spill
  • Aqaba disruption avoided
  • Korean strike spreads to Ulsan port

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Proposal budgets $247B for highways
    Bill's provisions shifts funding, would allow states to use their Surface Transportation Programs to support publicly-owned intermodal freight facilities.
  • Intel shipping via ocean to cut costs
    The chip maker has been using ocean freight as part of a broader move to cut transport costs, an executive said.
  • Cargo spurs Air France profits
    Air freight outperformed passenger business over the past year.
  • Westbound fruit market ripe for rate hikes
  • Lufthansa loss widens to $477 million
  • GRI for Canada lines
  • Hartigan: Integres on growth track
  • Troops readied to break Busan strike
  • Africa-Europe lines upgrade vessels
  • Frankfurt air cargo drives profits
  • Arms, explosives seized at U.S.-Canada border
  • Pakistan port raises box charges
  • Hapag-Lloyd profit falls

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Zim 'pays high price' for reduced China/Australia capacity
    COZ outcast Zim is likely to have paid a high price for the China/Australia slots it has secured with COSCO, after being unable to finalise deals with several carriers.
  • US Customs, NVOCCs to remedy 24-hour rule confusion
  • New Brussels liner lobby outlines priorities
  • South Africa: SAPO confirms suspension of Thursday strike
  • New S.Africa strike talks reveal knife-edge labour relations
  • Mixed messages as charter market closes on yr2000 high
  • Busan truck strike spreads to new S.Korea port
  • Grand Alliance set to announce new China links
  • New SAECS agreement clears way for fleet uprgade
  • Surging Itajai volumes prompt fresh capacity investment

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Carnival latest under labour spotlight
    Board rejects AFL-CIO pressure to switch incorporation from Panama to US.
  • TMM takes it down to the wire
    Mexican transportation group extends deadline to bondholders one last time.
  • Dickinson picks up Carnival CEO title
    Cruise line head honcho adds second role.
  • Silja drags down Sea Containers
    Treble trouble for Finnish ferry group helps push parent into the red.
  • Ships upsized on South Africa boxship route
    SAECS to boost capacity with panamax containership newbuildings.
  • Russia eyes nuke subs as tankers
    All hands to the pumps in effort to boost lucratative crude exports.
  • Korean yards come under fresh fire
    EU shipbuilders want LNG carrier price dumping investigation.
  • Oman moves ahead with shipowning
    New contract gives Mitsui OSK Lines lead role in Gulf state shipping.
  • Exchange losses dent RCL's profit
    Regional Container Lines expects "moderate" rate upswing later this year.
  • K Line inks Hyundai options
    Japanese owner takes panamax boxship tally at South Korean yard to eight.
  • MHI turns in a profit
    Cruiseship newbuilding fire cost company $112m.
  • Lee takes helm at Korean Register
    Ex-civil servant has been appointed new president and chairman of classification society.
  • Hong Kong hauls in 25
    SARS epidemic has not prevented authorities from cracking down on sub-standard shipping.
  • Star restores some Singapore sailings
    After a month-long drydocking the SuperStar Aries will begin Malaysia-bound cruises.
  • VT Halter Marine inks ferry deal
    ST Engineering's US yard buy starts to pay off as it makes further inroads into regional market.
  • Cosco makes SARS donation
    China giant contributes to fund for domestic medical workers battling killer virus.
  • Zim and Lloyd Triestino start AUX service
    Israeli and Italian container line's new Far East-Americas service makes maiden US call.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2003
  • Rice departs P&O Board, Group
  • Sultanate of Oman completes contract with MOL
  • Correction: Hapag-Lloyd Group may sell part of VTG-Lehnkering
  • AMC-MEBA form joint labor-management partnership
  • Maersk Sealand amends transpacific services
  • "K" Line orders another three 4,013-teu ships
  • EC approves French tonnage tax regime
  • Lykes adds Florida/Caribbean link
  • Pacific carriers to reverse fall in U.S.-to-Asia rates on fruit
  • Europe/South Africa carriers to deploy 4,300-teu ships
  • CCNI, Maruba, Lykes submit pacific cooperation to FMC
  • House Subcommittee approves air-cargo security enhancements bill
  • FAA bill sets aip entitlement increase for cargo airports
  • LTL carriers better positioned to frame 2008 labor negotiations
  • U.S. tax breaks proposed for highway, freight transfer stations
  • Wesccon 2003 slated for Oct. 30-Nov. 2
  • FMC considers 14 OTI applications, revokes two licenses
  • Census plans to continue phase-out of AES filing option 3
  • Three times increases shareholding in ABX Logistics (Australia)
  • Brazil disputes Florida tax on processed orange, grapefruit imports
  • House bill promotes lifting Cuba travel ban for U.S. businesses
  • WTO to determine Canadian softwood lumber's threat to U.S. producers
  • Agriculture exporters applaud Bash's case against EU
  • Congressional support sought for FTAA
  • Olympia port signs agreement with Short Line
  • Panama Canal Authority clarifies 96-hour pre-arrival rule

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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