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December 15, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O Ports, HNN face volume deadline
    PSA Corporation's Belgium subsidiary Hesse Noord Natie and its rival P&O Ports will be forced to relinquish some of their new terminal concessions at Antwerp port to Maersk Sealand if they fail to fill as much as 45 per cent of the new capacity by mid-2005.
  • All-water trend boosts Panama Canal's business
    CONTAINER shipping's accelerating embrace of the all-water route helped boost the Panama Canal's transits and tonnage to record levels in fiscal 2003.
  • APL ships taking part in global weather project
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' liner division, APL, is doing its part in helping scientists better understand global climate change by taking part in a pilot programme to collect north pacific weather data.
  • Box volumes at HK's key terminals slid further
    CONTAINER throughput at Hong Kong's main container terminals of Kwai Chung have slid for the sixth consecutive month with a 1.9 per cent drop in November throughput over the same period last year.
  • Vessels sink off Estonia, Philippines
    THREE seamen were missing and 22 rescued after a Philippine trawler sank following a collision with a cargo vessel in southern Philippine seas yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing board likely to approve 7E7: analysts
    BOEING Co's board of directors is almost certain to go ahead with the new 7E7 commercial jet, mostly because the aerospace company desperately needs a new plane to sell, analysts and company sources say.
  • Emirates interested in new Boeing 7E7 jet: report
  • America celebrates Wright Brothers flight centenary
  • Korean Air raises domestic fares
  • Atlas Air delays filing for bankruptcy
  • Delta frequent-fliers top in aiding US soldiers in Iraq
Dockyard
  • Is conversion of single-hull tankers economically viable?
    IT is probably safe to say the single-hull tanker phase-out debate has been settled once and for all at the International Maritime Organisation .
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    MODERN tankers have taken pride of place in this week's sales list, with a number of 'multiple ship' deals, the most notable of which being the sale of the Niarchos Tanker fleet of 3 Modern VLCC's and 2 x 2003 built aframaxes.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O Ports, HNN face volume deadline
    PSA Corporation's Belgium subsidiary Hesse Noord Natie and its rival P&O Ports will be forced to relinquish some of their new terminal concessions at Antwerp port to Maersk Sealand if they fail to fill as much as 45 per cent of the new capacity by mid-2005.
  • All-water trend boosts Panama Canal's business
    CONTAINER shipping's accelerating embrace of the all-water route helped boost the Panama Canal's transits and tonnage to record levels in fiscal 2003.
  • APL ships taking part in global weather project
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' liner division, APL, is doing its part in helping scientists better understand global climate change by taking part in a pilot programme to collect north pacific weather data.
  • Box volumes at HK's key terminals slid further
    CONTAINER throughput at Hong Kong's main container terminals of Kwai Chung have slid for the sixth consecutive month with a 1.9 per cent drop in November throughput over the same period last year.
  • Vessels sink off Estonia, Philippines
    THREE seamen were missing and 22 rescued after a Philippine trawler sank following a collision with a cargo vessel in southern Philippine seas yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing board likely to approve 7E7: analysts
    BOEING Co's board of directors is almost certain to go ahead with the new 7E7 commercial jet, mostly because the aerospace company desperately needs a new plane to sell, analysts and company sources say.
  • Emirates interested in new Boeing 7E7 jet: report
  • America celebrates Wright Brothers flight centenary
  • Korean Air raises domestic fares
  • Atlas Air delays filing for bankruptcy
  • Delta frequent-fliers top in aiding US soldiers in Iraq
Dockyard
  • Is conversion of single-hull tankers economically viable?
    IT is probably safe to say the single-hull tanker phase-out debate has been settled once and for all at the International Maritime Organisation .
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    MODERN tankers have taken pride of place in this week's sales list, with a number of 'multiple ship' deals, the most notable of which being the sale of the Niarchos Tanker fleet of 3 Modern VLCC's and 2 x 2003 built aframaxes.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O Ports, HNN face volume deadline
    PSA Corporation's Belgium subsidiary Hesse Noord Natie and its rival P&O Ports will be forced to relinquish some of their new terminal concessions at Antwerp port to Maersk Sealand if they fail to fill as much as 45 per cent of the new capacity by mid-2005.
  • All-water trend boosts Panama Canal's business
    CONTAINER shipping's accelerating embrace of the all-water route helped boost the Panama Canal's transits and tonnage to record levels in fiscal 2003.
  • APL ships taking part in global weather project
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' liner division, APL, is doing its part in helping scientists better understand global climate change by taking part in a pilot programme to collect north pacific weather data.
  • Box volumes at HK's key terminals slid further
    CONTAINER throughput at Hong Kong's main container terminals of Kwai Chung have slid for the sixth consecutive month with a 1.9 per cent drop in November throughput over the same period last year.
  • Vessels sink off Estonia, Philippines
    THREE seamen were missing and 22 rescued after a Philippine trawler sank following a collision with a cargo vessel in southern Philippine seas yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing board likely to approve 7E7: analysts
    BOEING Co's board of directors is almost certain to go ahead with the new 7E7 commercial jet, mostly because the aerospace company desperately needs a new plane to sell, analysts and company sources say.
  • Emirates interested in new Boeing 7E7 jet: report
  • America celebrates Wright Brothers flight centenary
  • Korean Air raises domestic fares
  • Atlas Air delays filing for bankruptcy
  • Delta frequent-fliers top in aiding US soldiers in Iraq
Dockyard
  • Is conversion of single-hull tankers economically viable?
    IT is probably safe to say the single-hull tanker phase-out debate has been settled once and for all at the International Maritime Organisation .
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    MODERN tankers have taken pride of place in this week's sales list, with a number of 'multiple ship' deals, the most notable of which being the sale of the Niarchos Tanker fleet of 3 Modern VLCC's and 2 x 2003 built aframaxes.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • P&O Ports, HNN face volume deadline
    PSA Corporation's Belgium subsidiary Hesse Noord Natie and its rival P&O Ports will be forced to relinquish some of their new terminal concessions at Antwerp port to Maersk Sealand if they fail to fill as much as 45 per cent of the new capacity by mid-2005.
  • All-water trend boosts Panama Canal's business
    CONTAINER shipping's accelerating embrace of the all-water route helped boost the Panama Canal's transits and tonnage to record levels in fiscal 2003.
  • APL ships taking part in global weather project
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' liner division, APL, is doing its part in helping scientists better understand global climate change by taking part in a pilot programme to collect north pacific weather data.
  • Box volumes at HK's key terminals slid further
    CONTAINER throughput at Hong Kong's main container terminals of Kwai Chung have slid for the sixth consecutive month with a 1.9 per cent drop in November throughput over the same period last year.
  • Vessels sink off Estonia, Philippines
    THREE seamen were missing and 22 rescued after a Philippine trawler sank following a collision with a cargo vessel in southern Philippine seas yesterday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Boeing board likely to approve 7E7: analysts
    BOEING Co's board of directors is almost certain to go ahead with the new 7E7 commercial jet, mostly because the aerospace company desperately needs a new plane to sell, analysts and company sources say.
  • Emirates interested in new Boeing 7E7 jet: report
  • America celebrates Wright Brothers flight centenary
  • Korean Air raises domestic fares
  • Atlas Air delays filing for bankruptcy
  • Delta frequent-fliers top in aiding US soldiers in Iraq
Dockyard
  • Is conversion of single-hull tankers economically viable?
    IT is probably safe to say the single-hull tanker phase-out debate has been settled once and for all at the International Maritime Organisation .
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    MODERN tankers have taken pride of place in this week's sales list, with a number of 'multiple ship' deals, the most notable of which being the sale of the Niarchos Tanker fleet of 3 Modern VLCC's and 2 x 2003 built aframaxes.

Sched Netweb site
  • Kwai Chung throughput falls in November
  • China logistic firms unable to meet foreign requirements
  • TT Club upgraded to B++ by AM Best
  • OOCL orders two new 8,000 TEU containerships
  • FS Mackenzie expands trailer services to Balkans
  • SAS to offer direct service to Shanghai
  • Air France cargo figures increase
  • British Airways World Cargo to raise fuel surcharge
  • Lufthansa Cargo appoints Betenia to key US sales post
  • Luludis joins DF Young as vice president for IT
  • Frankfurt throughput rises

Cargowebweb site
  • Sagar Mala project to bring about sea change in Indian maritime sector
  • Charter hire payments made to foreign shipping lines taxable, rules CBDT
  • India seeks extension of proposed trade pact with Bangladesh
  • Soyameal exports rise by 97 pc in Nov.
  • India not to give additional access to entry of farm products
  • Ministries to review food export rejects
  • Railways may raise freight rates on some goods
  • Concor declares 110 pc dividend for 2002-03
  • 7 highway stretches to be four-laned on BOT basis this fiscal
  • CONCOR plans to haul cars too
  • Govt approves setting up rail tariff regulatory body
  • Centre to take up norms fulfilment issue for apparel exporters
  • ADB sees India achieving higher GDP growth
  • Target for engg goods exports raised
  • KASEZ gets 300 acres more land for expansion
  • IOC allowed to make shipping arrangements
  • Customs duty on 20 plantation equipment reduced to 5 pc
  • Kolkata to host industrial trade fair from Dec.19
  • BCC&I signs MoU with Belgian & Luxembourg Chambers to foster trade

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2003
  • US and European winter freeze push crude prices higher
  • Barge trouble in Abidjan, off-Nigeria IFOs tighten
  • Bearish end to a bullish week in the Baltic
    The Baltic is seeing a bearish end to what has otherwise been quite a bullish week, with the majority of IFO and gas oil indications across the region falling off this afternoon.
  • FSU November fuel oil exports up 18.8% on last year
  • Large Med fuel oil cargo volumes booked to Singapore
    Traders have leapt on an arbitrage opportunity opening this week between the Mediterranean and Singapore, resulting in about 700,000 metric tonnes of HSFO being booked to go East.
  • OPEC quota cheating at more than 1 million bpd last month
  • Rotterdam bunker prices spread widens

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2003
  • Bulker order likely to Masa Yards
  • Frontline bond issue finally priced
  • Stolt will try new convertible bond issue

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2003
  • CMMC to buy Charleston shipyard property
    $9 million purchase price
  • More orders for RT-flex 96 C engines
    Most powerful diesel thus far announced with electronically-controlled common-rail fuel injection


Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Canada's Martin is sworn in
    CANADA'S Paul Martin became the world's fourth major political leader with maritime industry links serving in high office when he was sworn in as Canada's 21st prime minister on Friday, write Leo Ryan and Rob McKay.
  • Westport hits back over Geroi Sevastopolya
    THE charterer of the single-hulled tanker Geroi Sevastopolya , whose projected passage through the Bay of Biscay touched off an international furore last week, has broken its silence in a strong defence of its choice of vessel on this occasion as well as its wider safety and environmental record.
  • Niarchos exits with a bang as bulker pair fetches $68m
    NIARCHOS has bid its final farewell to the shipping sector after selling its last bulk carriers for a market-beating $34m each, writes Martyn Wingrove.
  • Frontline bond gains high price
    FRONTLINE'S $580m high yield bond has been priced at a higher coupon than achieved by other recent tanker company issues.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2003
  • Dry markets hitting record levels
    THE Baltic Dry Index (BDI) cruised past a new record high this week, hitting 4,468 today and outstripping the previous record high set at the end of October. Neither Capesize nor Panamax markets have regained their October levels yet but both look set to do so next week if their current pace is maintained
  • Channel ferries back to normal
    FERRY operations across the English channel returned to normal this afternoon after two separate delays on successive days
  • Spain confirms extraction plan
    SPAIN has officially adopted a shuttle bag technique as the definitive solution to extract fuel oil remaining in the submerged tanks of the tanker Prestige
  • Sri Lanka port flouts its rules
    SRI Lanka Port Authority has allowed a detained barge and tug to bring in another shipment of LPG despite the owner not providing insurance or safety guaruntees
  • Frontline raise $580M before split
    FRONTLINE is about to raise $580M for Ship Finance International Ltd, an owned subsidiary that will take over the ownership of 47 ships in the planned split of the group
  • Greenpeace unwelcome in India
    GREENPEACE campaign vessel Rainbow Warrior departed from Mumbai, India today after being denied permission to call at the port
  • Nenaco denies bad accounting
  • Izar union warns of 'black future'
  • ITF slams Spain's gun boat policy
  • BC Ferries bid to impose strike rule
  • Confitarma applauds Rome over tax
  • French Senate votes for new flag
  • Atlantic Ro-Ro in Bayonne launch
  • US partner for ship valuation team
  • Angry forwarders warn Genoa

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2003
  • FDA: Sign-ups lag new bioterror rules
    Little more than one-quarter of food facilities that do business in the U.S. have registered as required by the Bioterrorism Act.
  • Frankfurt caps Europe's bullish week
    Long-haul increases spur 3.2 percent monthly gain in air-cargo throughput, in line with growth by airlines.
  • NY/NJ sets 2004 port budget
    Port Authority board approves $4.5 billion budget including $1.8 billion in capital expenditures.
  • TACA extends fuel charge
  • N.Y. rail freight tunnel gains congressional support
  • Terminal exec killed at Port Everglades
  • U.S. retailers oppose Canada lumber deal
  • Malaysia plans Kelang FTZ
  • OOCL orders two more 8,000-TEU vessels
  • Rail woes snarl Canada grain transport
  • Pakistan's Qasim cuts charges
  • New reefers for Horizon Lines
  • West Coast terminals to deploy wireless ID for trucks

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2003
  • 'MarCo will die but Hannibal will fly'. Upbeat Eurogate plans to resurrect Alpine intermodal joint venture
    Contship Italia has confirmed that it will dissolve MarCo, its intermodal partnership with Railion, at the end of the year but will not give details of the replacement service.
  • Busan's typhoon ravaged Jasungae returns to full operational capacity
    Jasungdae Terminal - part of Hutchison Korea Terminals (HKT) - has celebrated its return to full operations with the commissioning of three new quay cranes.
  • Montreal returning to normal as strikers return to work
  • South Stevedoring VP killed
  • OOCL orders two more SX Class ships
  • Samskip expands into North-East European market via Van Dieren Maritime
  • Horizon Lines adds new reefer containers to fleet
  • TT Club's AM Best rating gets better

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2003
  • A strong vote, by George
    How are George Bush and Georgiopoulos connected?
  • Second Novoship single-hull booked for Europe passage
    Fixture comes one week after Spain warning.
  • Chandris shells out for Niarchos newbuildings
    Stunning $10m premium paid for panamax bulkers resales.
  • Lloyd's Register hits the rocks
    Classification society in the red as survey activity falls.
  • Fearnleys chief quits
    Morten Riis (left) takes the helm at new Johan Benad Ugland venture.
  • Varna eyes six newbuildings
    Bulgarian yard in talks for Canadian contract that could be worth $120m.
  • Sakhalin Energy confirms LNG tender
    Shell-led export project outlines shipping requirments.
  • Saaremaa could fall off gravy train
    Estonian owner stays out of lucrative tender battle for subsidised services it currently runs.
  • TACA pushes up westbound rates
    Container lines adding $400 per teu from Europe to the US.
  • HMM hopeful of big gain
    Korean boxship owner says operating profit could be up 30% next year.
  • Lithuanian Shipping rejigs debt
    Klaipeda-based owner uses four dry cargoships as collateral for new loan.
  • OOCL ups Samsung SX tally
    Hong Kong boxship player orders two more 8,063-teu ships at Korean yard.
  • BC Ferries heads for Supreme Court over strike
    "Illegal action" by Canadian owner's staff continues, suspending services for second day.
  • Court blocks Hyundai rights issue
    Youngest brother of Hyundai founder wins latest round in battle to control Korean chaebol.
  • Second Good Faith bulker held
    Greek owner falls foul of Aussies in same month Hong Kong detains one of its ships.
  • Labroy boosts China trade
    Singapore owner takes majority control of tanker barge operation in the People's Republic.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2003
  • OOCL orders another two 8,000-TEU ships
  • COSCO welcomes U.S./China maritime agreement
  • U.S./India carriers add Indian call at Mundra
  • Europe/South America lines plan three rate rises for 2004
  • Frontline sells $580 million notes to refinance tanker fleet
  • Horizon Lines adds 900 reefer containers
  • U.S.-flag lines prepare for major military equipment moves to Iraq
  • MarAd asks for fresh proposals for vessel disposal
  • Airports Council assembly refuses to bail out airlines
  • GeoLogistics names Blaufuss to direct air freight for 3 regions
  • Yellow Roadway Corp. is born
  • FMC reviews 4 OTI applications, revokes 10 licenses
  • UTi reports higher profits, revenues for August-October
  • ICC wants government leaders to jumpstart Doha round
  • African businesses support adoption of "AGOA III"
  • Mali to take advantage of AGOA for textile shipments to U.S.
  • Ex-Im Bank backs $69 million loan for Gulfstream's Saudi jet deal
  • Textile importers run into common visa problem at end of year
  • Shanghai to surpass 11-million-TEU traffic in 2003
  • Port of Tacoma invests for expected "steady growth"
  • Wolfe named to head Port of Olympia

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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