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June 17, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK industry cheers launch of 2 new shipping councils
    HONG Kong's shipping industry has embraced the government decision to replace the Port and Maritime Board with two separate high-level advisory councils, a move some say will pull the maritime industry out of 'the shadow of logistics'.
  • Port Klang isn't losing French line to PTP
    WESTPORT chairman G Gnanalingam has dismissed as 'baseless' media reports that his Port Klang terminals are set to lose French line CMA CGM to Johor's Port of Tanjung Pelepas .
  • Philippines to revamp maritime safety steps
    MARITIME safety in the Philippines is set for a major revamp after the country's president vowed to improve its woeful maritime safety record after the latest ferry collision last month killed at least 46 people.
  • US to deploy anti-terrorism staff at Kaohsiung: report
    THE United States is to send customs and security officials to Taiwan's largest harbour as part of Washington's global anti-terrorism efforts, it was reported on Sunday.
  • Iraq's Umm Qasr port reopening
    IRAQ's largest commercial port, Umm Qasr, was expected to reopen to commercial traffic yesterday when a ship carrying cars and other commercial goods arrives from Dubai, the US-led occupying force said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Japanese suppliers to pay for 20% of Boeing's new jet
    PLANEMAKER Boeing expects Kawasaki Heavy Industries and other Japanese suppliers to take at least a one-fifth stake in the development of its new 7E7 aircraft, now dubbed the 'Dreamliner'.
  • China Aviation aims to beat rivals on costs
  • Korean Air to resume flights on seven routes by Sunday
  • Discount airline Jetsgo to expand fleet and services
  • Air travellers feeling the squeeze
  • LOG Book
Admiralty Casebook
  • 'Fast track' sheriff sales and the benefits they offer
    UPON a court order being made for appraisement and sale of an arrested ship, the sheriff is charged with the disposal, usually via public auction or private treaty.
  • The Laurentian - a case study

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK industry cheers launch of 2 new shipping councils
    HONG Kong's shipping industry has embraced the government decision to replace the Port and Maritime Board with two separate high-level advisory councils, a move some say will pull the maritime industry out of 'the shadow of logistics'.
  • Port Klang isn't losing French line to PTP
    WESTPORT chairman G Gnanalingam has dismissed as 'baseless' media reports that his Port Klang terminals are set to lose French line CMA CGM to Johor's Port of Tanjung Pelepas .
  • Philippines to revamp maritime safety steps
    MARITIME safety in the Philippines is set for a major revamp after the country's president vowed to improve its woeful maritime safety record after the latest ferry collision last month killed at least 46 people.
  • US to deploy anti-terrorism staff at Kaohsiung: report
    THE United States is to send customs and security officials to Taiwan's largest harbour as part of Washington's global anti-terrorism efforts, it was reported on Sunday.
  • Iraq's Umm Qasr port reopening
    IRAQ's largest commercial port, Umm Qasr, was expected to reopen to commercial traffic yesterday when a ship carrying cars and other commercial goods arrives from Dubai, the US-led occupying force said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Japanese suppliers to pay for 20% of Boeing's new jet
    PLANEMAKER Boeing expects Kawasaki Heavy Industries and other Japanese suppliers to take at least a one-fifth stake in the development of its new 7E7 aircraft, now dubbed the 'Dreamliner'.
  • China Aviation aims to beat rivals on costs
  • Korean Air to resume flights on seven routes by Sunday
  • Discount airline Jetsgo to expand fleet and services
  • Air travellers feeling the squeeze
  • LOG Book
Admiralty Casebook
  • 'Fast track' sheriff sales and the benefits they offer
    UPON a court order being made for appraisement and sale of an arrested ship, the sheriff is charged with the disposal, usually via public auction or private treaty.
  • The Laurentian - a case study

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • HK industry cheers launch of 2 new shipping councils
    HONG Kong's shipping industry has embraced the government decision to replace the Port and Maritime Board with two separate high-level advisory councils, a move some say will pull the maritime industry out of 'the shadow of logistics'.
  • Port Klang isn't losing French line to PTP
    WESTPORT chairman G Gnanalingam has dismissed as 'baseless' media reports that his Port Klang terminals are set to lose French line CMA CGM to Johor's Port of Tanjung Pelepas .
  • Philippines to revamp maritime safety steps
    MARITIME safety in the Philippines is set for a major revamp after the country's president vowed to improve its woeful maritime safety record after the latest ferry collision last month killed at least 46 people.
  • US to deploy anti-terrorism staff at Kaohsiung: report
    THE United States is to send customs and security officials to Taiwan's largest harbour as part of Washington's global anti-terrorism efforts, it was reported on Sunday.
  • Iraq's Umm Qasr port reopening
    IRAQ's largest commercial port, Umm Qasr, was expected to reopen to commercial traffic yesterday when a ship carrying cars and other commercial goods arrives from Dubai, the US-led occupying force said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Japanese suppliers to pay for 20% of Boeing's new jet
    PLANEMAKER Boeing expects Kawasaki Heavy Industries and other Japanese suppliers to take at least a one-fifth stake in the development of its new 7E7 aircraft, now dubbed the 'Dreamliner'.
  • China Aviation aims to beat rivals on costs
  • Korean Air to resume flights on seven routes by Sunday
  • Discount airline Jetsgo to expand fleet and services
  • Air travellers feeling the squeeze
  • LOG Book
Admiralty Casebook
  • 'Fast track' sheriff sales and the benefits they offer
    UPON a court order being made for appraisement and sale of an arrested ship, the sheriff is charged with the disposal, usually via public auction or private treaty.
  • The Laurentian - a case study

Sched Netweb site
  • HK's Port and Maritime Board reborn with twin identities
  • MOL opens two new China offices
  • Something brewing at Port of Hamburg
  • CSI to be active in Malaysia, UAE and Turkey
  • Pacer completes US$255 million refinancing
  • Asian feeders to increase rates
  • Vancouver Port appoints new board members
  • Mainfreight buys Ziegler stake
  • Nanjing, Bangkok open to Martinair
  • Hacis offers two new calls for Superlink service
  • Emirates officials preview Moscow service
  • Continental, TAP Air enter into codeshare agreement
  • Trent Carman appointed CFO of Air Methods

Exim Indiaweb site
  • T. S. Lines extends service to India
  • Tight US food import norms from December - Exporters in a tizzy
  • Iranian Ambassador proposes new trade bloc of Central Asian nations
  • Ficci team to seek joint ventures with China
  • 2 post-Panamax Noell cranes reach Mundra port
  • Paradip Port to increase imports for fuller use of empties
  • CBEC notification restricts ICD export shipments only through five Major Ports
  • Forex reserves up by $ 513 million to cross the $ 81-billion mark
  • Govt tightens rules for release of grains from FCI
  • AEZ for Darjeeling tea likely
  • Europe's agro items' quality norms may be emulated
  • Customs duty waiver for small power projects likely
  • Small export units want EOUs to be placed on par with SEZs
  • AIAI meeting with Tajik team today
  • Give economic development a human face-Shekhawat - WTCA annual day celebrations
  • Pak business team to visit India this month
  • WTO Arbitrator gives US 11 months to modify Byrd law
  • Inflation dips to 5.44 pc

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 16, 2003
  • Montreal steady, Halifax set to firm
  • Bearish crude fails to dent stable Singapore IFOs
  • Gdansk & Klaipeda: Market update
  • Tallinn market softens despite tight avails
  • Great Belt market begins to recover losses
  • Bunker supply in Ventspils suspended for one month

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 16, 2003
  • Agreement on Arctic oil shipments
  • Leaks sealed on Chinese bulker wreck
  • Baltic PSSA question for IMO in 2004

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 16, 2003
  • Royal Caribbean and Kvaerner Masa plan "Ultra Voyager"
    The cruise ship newbuilding market could come back to life with an order for two 3,600 passenger vessels
  • AAPA calls for more maritime security funding
    Recent DHS port security grants are "most welcome," but the American Association of Port Authorities says more help is needed

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 16, 2003
  • Corps hosting meeting to explain Columbia River mouth dredging plans
  • May rail freight traffic figures show intermodal up, carloads down
  • Online contest picks Dreamliner as name of new Boeing 7E7
  • Port of Portland terminal nets $510,000 TSA grant
  • Ceremony marks command change for Seattle-based Coast Guard cutter

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • 'Too early' to explain Chassiron tragedy
    FRENCH tanker operator Petromarine said yesterday it was still too early to determine the cause of the explosion that claimed the life of a Senegalese seafarer early on Friday morning, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris.
  • House of Lords rebuffs KOTC debt recovery bid
    TWO House of Lords rulings in the UK have thrown new light on the legal machinery available to shipping companies to recover debts from overseas accounts of debtors.
  • Union forces vote on minimum pay
    UK SHIPPING unions yesterday seemed likely to succeed in forcing a formal parliamentary vote on the contentious issue of shipowner exemption from equal pay for foreign seafarers.
  • UK unveils scheme for mining and oil firms to be more open
    UK PRIME Minister Tony Blair is unveiling an action plan today to improve the transparency of oil and mining companies operating worldwide, writes Martyn Wingrove.
  • UK prepares for cruise terror attack
    THE UK government has recently undertaken a desk-based training exercise playing out the scenario of a terrorist threat to cruise shipping, writes David Osler.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 16, 2003
  • Korea to develop port hinterland
  • New chief takes charge at CK Line
  • Westport eyes berth at JNPT
  • EC to set up new investigative body
  • Florida spill harms ecological zone
  • Panama denies surveyor pay delay
  • US price-fixing probe ploughs on
  • East-west axis to be expanded
  • RCCL in mega-cruise ship deal
  • Jebel Ali to be Mid East aid hub
  • Beirut slashes fees for aid cargoes
  • Operators fear Tirrenia move
  • Timor Sea LNG project gets go-ahead
  • Tangiers super-port contract signed
  • Inter Ferry sells terminal stake
  • Coaster limps towards repair yard
  • Emerald refloating plan in place
  • Korea to recruit foreign seafarers
  • Delhi to finance cruise terminals

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 16, 2003
  • Hutchinson: Cargo security measures should be balanced with trade flow
    The Under Secretary for Border Protection and Transportation Security says his agency remains focused on securing the U.S. supply chain, but only as long as those plans keep legitimate trade flowing.
  • U.S. takes Mexico case to WTO
    Washington is attempting to overturn anti-dumping duties imposed by Mexico on hundreds of millions of dollars worth of U.S. beef and rice.
  • Plan aims to ease Chicago rail congestion
  • Emirates orders 41 Airbus jets
  • Hong Kong shakes up maritime sector
  • DOT clears three airlines for Iraqi flights
  • MOL opens two offices in China
  • Customs acts to stave off monkeypox
  • Nine rescued as ship sinks off Florida
  • Korea's Gwangyang eyes automated terminal
  • USF Corp. cuts earnings guidance
  • Indian box terminal to open this month

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 16, 2003
  • Hong Kong scraps Port and Maritime Board
    Hong Kong's government scrapped the powerful Port and Maritime Board on Friday, replacing it with two entities charged with developing the territory's maritime and port industries.
  • Infrastructure cost-cuttting threatens Antwerp box growth
  • California terminals extend gate hours as peak season looms
  • Customers refute assurances over Yantian congestion
  • South Africa optimistic on swift end to congestion surcharge
  • Bidders negotiate terms for Kandla terminal re-tender
  • US ports, senators highlight security funding shortfall
  • Queen honours PONL group MD for 'services to shipping'
  • MOL, Norasia launch Europe/Mid East/India service

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 16, 2003
  • OSG is OK
    Tanker stock cracks 52-week high Monday.
  • Umm Qasr ready to roll
    Iraqi port comes into service with duty-free status.
  • Royal Caribbean eyes two 'ultras'
    Tentative deal with Kvaerner Masa hinges on dollar firming against euro.
  • Carnival in pitch to bondholders
    Cruise giant seeks leave to amend covenants related to former Princess debt.
  • Tricolor carve up gets underway
    Salvors to begin cutting up car carrier wreck this week.
  • Exmar poised for spin off next week
    Gas arm expected to be valued at between $199m to $227m.
  • IACS speeds up on scantlings debacle
    Ugo Salerno to take up IACS chair next month.
  • Zodiac mops another two ABC capesize
    P&O's sells out bulker stakes at strong prices.
  • Charterers fix tonnage for Iraqi crude
    First vessels taken on subjects for Ceyhan loadings.
  • APL Emerald re-floating plan in place
    Zodiac Maritime Agencies starts negotiations with salvors over rescuing grounded boxship.
  • Indian scrap prices reach steamy heights
    Budget signs are positive for Bangladesh and Pakistan breakers.
  • Tanker explosion claims life
    Seafarer killed after French flagged coastal products carrier suffers mystery blast.
  • Celebrity cruises
    RCL's up market line recruits US entertainment industry veterans to boost numbers.
  • MOL expands in China
    Japanese owner increases number of offices in Mainland China, but has its eye on more.
  • Columbia broadens its horizons
    US coastal container barge player moves it into logistics and trucking sectors with acquisitions.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 16, 2003
  • Senator Lines appoints new agent in Pakistan
  • MOL gets licenses for another two offices in China
  • APEC countries submit cooperation projects
  • U.K. P&I Club publishes cargo loss prevention book
  • Associated Bulk Carriers sells two ships to partner
  • Dedicated maritime council to promote Hong Kong

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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