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January 16, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MISC to lay off 40% of workers in revamp push
    MALAYSIAN International Shipping Corp has pushed ahead with its restructuring efforts, cutting its non-executive staff by up to 40 per cent.
  • Keppel Cebu cleared of oil spill charges
    A Philippine unit of Singapore's Keppel Group has been cleared of oil spill charges by the Philippine Coast Guard.
  • HK terminals' container traffic in Dec up 12.7%
    CONTAINER traffic at Hong Kong's main terminals jumped 12.7 per cent in December, the biggest single month rally after reversing a negative trend last June, Hong Kong's Port and Maritime Board said yesterday.
  • 32 Tunisian sailors dead in two sinkings in a week
    TUNISIA has suffered two ships sinking in a week, with the loss of life reaching 32 Tunisian sailors, according to officials.
  • Fewer delays along Baltic sea lanes
    ICE-related shipping delays were easing at most Baltic ports on Tuesday, though conditions were said to be more hazardous towards St Petersburg with up to 40 vessels trapped, port officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Ryanair expects 35% jump in revenues
    EUROPE's second-biggest budget airline Ryanair sees revenues for its 2002 fiscal year rising 35 per cent as the group expands in Europe, chief executive Michael O'Leary said.
  • US airlines stop child discounts on Europe routes
  • Lufthansa wage talks end, raising prospect of strikes
  • Reports cite security lapses at Paris airports

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • MISC to lay off 40% of workers in revamp push
    MALAYSIAN International Shipping Corp has pushed ahead with its restructuring efforts, cutting its non-executive staff by up to 40 per cent.
  • Keppel Cebu cleared of oil spill charges
    A Philippine unit of Singapore's Keppel Group has been cleared of oil spill charges by the Philippine Coast Guard.
  • HK terminals' container traffic in Dec up 12.7%
    CONTAINER traffic at Hong Kong's main terminals jumped 12.7 per cent in December, the biggest single month rally after reversing a negative trend last June, Hong Kong's Port and Maritime Board said yesterday.
  • 32 Tunisian sailors dead in two sinkings in a week
    TUNISIA has suffered two ships sinking in a week, with the loss of life reaching 32 Tunisian sailors, according to officials.
  • Fewer delays along Baltic sea lanes
    ICE-related shipping delays were easing at most Baltic ports on Tuesday, though conditions were said to be more hazardous towards St Petersburg with up to 40 vessels trapped, port officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Ryanair expects 35% jump in revenues
    EUROPE's second-biggest budget airline Ryanair sees revenues for its 2002 fiscal year rising 35 per cent as the group expands in Europe, chief executive Michael O'Leary said.
  • US airlines stop child discounts on Europe routes
  • Lufthansa wage talks end, raising prospect of strikes
  • Reports cite security lapses at Paris airports

Sched Netweb site
  • Conterm Hong Kong expands its Italian services with Genex
  • World Shipping Council obliges industry to comply with 24-hour rule
  • Horizon Services upgrades system for 24-hour rule
  • NES export system for UK Customs to be begin in October
  • Pitney Bowes, Neopost reach licencing agreement
  • Hactl total throughput rises 20pc in 2002 to highest ever
  • China Northern and Xinjiang Airlines adopt CSA code domestically
  • Rod Eddington to be AEA chairman this year

Cargowebweb site
JANUARY 15, 2003
  • Lufthansa faces strike threat
    Deutsche Lufthansa and the union Verdi representing cabin and ground staff at the airline ended a fourth round of pay talks without a result, prompting the union to threaten short strikes by the end of the week.
  • Cast launches new website
    Cast, the transatlantic shipping line, has re-launched its website, offering more facilities and ensuring customers can easily find the information they need.
  • DHL backs Air Hong Kong expansion
    DHL Worldwide gave its backing today to Air Hong Kong's (AHK) intention to acquire six new Airbus A300-600F General Freighters.
  • Hungary's Malev awaits privatisation again
    Hungary's beleaguered Malev Airlines is preparing for privatisation for the third time in a decade, this time trying to become profitable by stepping up efforts to join a global alliance and renewing its fleet.
  • Singapore Airlines new chief executive
    Singapore Airlines named Mr Chew Choon Seng to take over as chief executive when Mr Cheong Choong Kong retires in June 2003.
  • Shipping laws dispute between continents
    An urgent and unified response by Asia to the threat of increasing regionalisation of shipping regulations by the European Union (EU) and the United States is being urged by Asian ship owners.
  • Deutsche Post wants Sinotrans-stake
    Deutsche Post confirmed today its interest in buying a stake in logistics firm China National Foreign Trade

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 15, 2003
  • Tight avails remain on Gulf Coast
  • Heavy demand leaves East Coast ports congested
  • Sale agreed for El Paso's Florida bunker operations
  • Prices power upwards in Rotterdam as product stocks dry up
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents (Wednesday)
  • US crude stock draw supports escalating oil prices
  • Chinese crude production up for 2003
  • Non-Opec should pump more
  • Suez indication increase initiates fixing surge
  • Weekly African market report from GAC
  • Brazilian market update from Petrobras
  • Company E-mail update
  • Venezuelan port activity update
  • Post-Prestige proposal could sink European bunker industry
  • Mike Marco joins OceanConnect
  • Brent crude hits 2-year high, dragging bunkers higher
  • Cause and effect - Korean IFOs rise, demand drops
  • Bullish crude continues to push up Piraeus indications
  • Rotterdam bunkers surge on crude and tighter avails
  • Daily Bunker market report from Praxis Energy Agents

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 15, 2003
  • Inttra announces integration of Transaxion software
  • Deutsche Post expands into Italy
  • Airbus announces healthy results for 2002
  • Port of Kiel aiming at Baltic Sea hub function
  • Port Le Havre and Maersk France endorse new terminal project

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 15, 2003
  • Austal unveils RAN patrol boat concept
    Austal Ships has announced some details of its proposed design for the Royal Australian Navy's Armidale patrol boats
  • New head of Seabulk Offshore
    Seabulk International, Inc. has appointed Larry D. Francois as president of Seabulk Offshore, the company's offshore marine services subsidiary

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 15, 2003
  • DOT announces next round of funding for transportation security grants
  • Customs opens C-TPAT to ports/marine terminals
  • Portland maritime clubs looking for 'Old Salt' nominations
  • Port of Seattle works new deal with Northland Services
  • Airports council taps Lindsey as first woman chairman

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • US team inspects Turkish ports in readiness for war with Iraq
    US team inspects Turkish ports in readiness for war with IraqAMERICAN logistics and security experts have begun surveys of facilities at two Turkish ports slated for use in the event of a military strike against Iraq, writes Bill Sellars in Istanbul.
  • Cenargo files for Chapter 11 in last ditch bid for survival
    Michael Hendry's Cenargo International has filed for voluntary protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy code following the company's failure to meet an $8.5m interest payment on its junk bond issue.
  • Reinsurance rates set to bite warns broker Marsh
    SHIPOWNERS are caught in a reinsurance bind, as marine markets face a capacity crunch, writes James Brewer.
  • IACS to offer regulatory assistance to failing flags
    THE International Association of Classification Societies plans to offer troubled flag states the chance to improve the control they exert over shipowners.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 15, 2003
  • CSL's Martin in the spotlight
  • Mexicans feel cash crunch
  • PacifiCats to go under the hammer
  • Dover in Boulogne cat talks
  • Australasia box service: 33 not out
  • Venezuelans set up emergency plan
  • US security award disappoints
  • Korean chemical carriers concern
  • Maersk Sealand monopolises Jaya
  • Foreign legion lands in Venezuela
  • Bids sought for Hanjin box terminal
  • Suape says cabotage stays
  • Carriers urged to meet US demand
  • Maltese pilots back at work
  • Strong krone leads to job losses
  • Lanka privatisation pays dividends
  • New man Choi to revive Hanjin
  • Yards clear decks for double-hulls
  • Loaded livestock carrier detained
  • Murder suspect in custody
  • Crew member dies after piracy raid
  • Courageous wreckage recovered
  • Korea to boost domestic shipping

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 15, 2003
  • Hong Kong dithers on box security
    The world's largest container hub appears to be backtracking again on implementation of tighter security measures for containers bound for the United States.
  • European ports brace for disruptions
    Widespread job actions and strikes are planned by union dockworkers later this week and next week.
  • GAO report calls for air cargo security plan
  • 3PL market still fragmented: Study
  • Canadian lines demand port security funding
  • Lufthansa facing strikes after pay talks fail
  • Evergreen adds Yantian call
  • Lloyd Triestino enters North Atlantic
  • Susan Murray, Commonwealth Business Media VP, dies
  • Portion of Houston Ship Channel reopened
  • Rickmers names Janssen
  • Con-Way names Trott VP of planning

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 15, 2003
  • QE2 bugged
    Cockroaches and mold found on flagship Cunard cruiser.
  • IACS unveils New Year resolutions
    Meetings with European Commission and IMO prompt new initiatives for 2003.
  • Cenargo files for Chapter XI
    Ferry operator seeks protection of US courts to negotiate bond default.
  • Agelef mum on PDVSA charter
    Apparent withdrawal of suezmax Astro Canopus is 'private matter.'
  • Brazilian blast
    Petrobras says no one injured in tanker explosion.
  • Owners eye double hull panamax bulkers
    But yards prefer the lure of tanker dollar.
  • Frontline storms ahead
    But John Fredriksen's tanker giant knows the strong rates won't last.
  • Arab maritime industry "under-performing"
    Arab shipping federation bemoans high insurance costs and governmental restrictions.
  • COSL signs up for supply ships
    CNOOC's Hong Kong drilling and shipping unit is investing $80m in eight new vessels.
  • Golar LNG newbuilding suffers fire
    Daewoo says vessel for BG charter will be delayed.
  • Japan holds Oskar Wehr boxship
    Wehr Muden one of 31 vessels detained by port state control officers in December.
  • Seafarer drowns in pirate attack
    Ship hijacked and crew set on with guns and knives in Indonesian waters.
  • Indian investors snub Wartsila offer
    Finnish ship-engine maker gains only an extra 1% of Indian subsidiary's shares.
  • Thoresen continues fleet renewal
    Thai handysize owner snaps up 1985-built bulker, as $27m plus buying spree continues.
  • Earnings holding up at BCL
    Bermuda owner's one-ship operation brings in useful $3.5m net profit in first nine months of 2002.
  • Veteran Marco to advise OceanConnect
    Former McQuilling broker Mike Marco is stepping up his role at online bunker fuel supplier.
  • Faroe Islands joins IMO
    Tiny Danish dependency joins the ranks of UN maritime body.
  • Spill restricts Houston canal traffic
    Leaking barge delays large ships on strategic southern US waterway.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› 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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
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
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
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
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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