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June 24, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UBS cuts container demand forecasts
    INVESTMENT bank UBS has cut its container demand forecasts for the remainder of this year and 2004 due to the Sars-induced slowdown, but is confident that rate restoration will continue despite rising capacity on key trades as the summer peak season approaches.
  • Austal Ships seals multihull ferry deal
    IN a signi-ficant coup for Australian shipbuilding, Western Australia's Austal Ships has won a contract to build the world's largest high-speed, multihull ferry for European operator Fred.
  • Greek coast guard probing ship laden with explosives
    THE Greek coast guard yesterday questioned the crew of a ship carrying 680 metric tonnes of explosive material to determine any possible terrorist or criminal link.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ vulnerable to takeover if alliance rejected
    AIR New Zealand Ltd said it will be vulnerable to takeover if regulators block a proposed alliance with Qantas Airways Ltd because the country isn't big enough to support three airlines.
  • Kenya breaks air links with Somalia
  • BA rejects Virgin's 5b offer for Concorde jets
  • Baghdad airport to reopen to commercial airlines soon
  • Batavia Air to fly Pontianak, Kuching route
  • China Air sales drop by NT$4.2b
Features
  • Swiss Int'l may reduce fleet, cut jobs on falling demand
    SWISS International Air Lines Ltd, the national carrier, may become the latest European airline to ground planes as losses mount and passenger numbers decline.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UBS cuts container demand forecasts
    INVESTMENT bank UBS has cut its container demand forecasts for the remainder of this year and 2004 due to the Sars-induced slowdown, but is confident that rate restoration will continue despite rising capacity on key trades as the summer peak season approaches.
  • Austal Ships seals multihull ferry deal
    IN a signi-ficant coup for Australian shipbuilding, Western Australia's Austal Ships has won a contract to build the world's largest high-speed, multihull ferry for European operator Fred.
  • Greek coast guard probing ship laden with explosives
    THE Greek coast guard yesterday questioned the crew of a ship carrying 680 metric tonnes of explosive material to determine any possible terrorist or criminal link.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ vulnerable to takeover if alliance rejected
    AIR New Zealand Ltd said it will be vulnerable to takeover if regulators block a proposed alliance with Qantas Airways Ltd because the country isn't big enough to support three airlines.
  • Kenya breaks air links with Somalia
  • BA rejects Virgin's 5b offer for Concorde jets
  • Baghdad airport to reopen to commercial airlines soon
  • Batavia Air to fly Pontianak, Kuching route
  • China Air sales drop by NT$4.2b
Features
  • Swiss Int'l may reduce fleet, cut jobs on falling demand
    SWISS International Air Lines Ltd, the national carrier, may become the latest European airline to ground planes as losses mount and passenger numbers decline.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UBS cuts container demand forecasts
    INVESTMENT bank UBS has cut its container demand forecasts for the remainder of this year and 2004 due to the Sars-induced slowdown, but is confident that rate restoration will continue despite rising capacity on key trades as the summer peak season approaches.
  • Austal Ships seals multihull ferry deal
    IN a signi-ficant coup for Australian shipbuilding, Western Australia's Austal Ships has won a contract to build the world's largest high-speed, multihull ferry for European operator Fred.
  • Greek coast guard probing ship laden with explosives
    THE Greek coast guard yesterday questioned the crew of a ship carrying 680 metric tonnes of explosive material to determine any possible terrorist or criminal link.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air NZ vulnerable to takeover if alliance rejected
    AIR New Zealand Ltd said it will be vulnerable to takeover if regulators block a proposed alliance with Qantas Airways Ltd because the country isn't big enough to support three airlines.
  • Kenya breaks air links with Somalia
  • BA rejects Virgin's 5b offer for Concorde jets
  • Baghdad airport to reopen to commercial airlines soon
  • Batavia Air to fly Pontianak, Kuching route
  • China Air sales drop by NT$4.2b
Features
  • Swiss Int'l may reduce fleet, cut jobs on falling demand
    SWISS International Air Lines Ltd, the national carrier, may become the latest European airline to ground planes as losses mount and passenger numbers decline.

Sched Netweb site
  • Fourth road link from HK to Shenzhen on the way
  • K Line to give Europe a Kess
  • Homy lays out welcome mat for new companies to Qingdao
  • Management changes at Horizon Lines
  • Puget Sound ports receive security funding
  • EC to set up panel to scrutinise transport accidents
  • Aeroterm to build cargo centre at S California airport
  • Frontier Airlines to shut El Paso maitenance facility
  • Astar Air Cargo welcomes Blanchard, Godly aboard

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ONGC plans to enter shipping sector - May buy fleet of VLCCs, Suezmax tankers
  • Anti-dumping duty on strontium carbonate from China withdrawn
  • Textile industry now has competitive edge in global market
  • India, Thailand may sign free trade pact soon
  • Talks to cement economic ties with Singapore to take place next month
  • LCSs for petro goods exports to Nepal specified
  • US-Asia Panama Canal route to witness trade boost - 7 USEC ports may sign MoU with ACP by end-July
  • Air freight cargo at Kolkata grounded on commission row
  • CONCOR-CCTL pact raises a few questions - By S. R. L. Narasimhan
  • Sanjeeb Halder assumes charge as new CGM, Concor (SR)
  • Forex reserves up by $ 343 million
  • Finance Ministry circular clarifies on IT services liable to 8 pc tax
  • 7 road corridors to be multi-laned in 2003-04
  • Forex reserves touch $ 82.421 billion
  • DTA units get forex facility for SEZs purchases too
  • Kochi SEZ may generate Rs 1,200 cr. forex, says KITCO report
  • Indian cos keen on setting up manufacturing base in China: CII survey
  • Jaitley pleads for flexibility in WTO agri policy
  • CII, Nasscom launch website to facilitate Indo-Chinese trade
  • Simplify rules to step up share in international trade: CII
  • Ficci feels India should not rush into reconstruction of Iraq
  • WTO sets up Consultative Board
  • Role of certification in boosting exports & product image stressed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 23, 2003
  • Crude prices falter as bulls grow tired
    Bears and bulls are struggling to accurately peg market fundamentals at present, with the latest evidence ruling mostly in the favour of bears. However, many factors indicate that the bulls will have a stronger case soon, unless their platform of low inventory levels is eroded by high supply in the coming weeks.
  • Singapore rises on bullish cargo and high demand
  • Steady St Petersburg defies Northern European trend
  • New IMO Secretary-General elected
  • Demand slack in firm Klaipeda
  • Great Belt on the rise
  • Rotterdam firms with crude this morning
  • Crude remains firm after Iraqi pipeline blasts
    Iraq has had another 2 pipeline explosions since Friday, reminding the market of just how vulnerable Iraq's oil infrastructure is. Furthermore, Iraqi output targets have been cut again.
  • Shipping industry welcomes IACS common structural rules

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 23, 2003
  • New vice president Commercial for Barwil Regional Centre Asia & Oceania
  • Record container throughput at Portland in May 2003
  • Boeing publishes 2003 market outlook
  • Dutch Railion posts EUR 164 million sales for last year
  • TBS becomes first ocean carrier to join IFLN

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 23, 2003
  • Greenpeace expelled from IMO
  • Tschudi & Eitzen to split
  • Yukos into Ventspils terminal

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 23, 2003
  • Shipyard for Olympia?
    Would-be containership operator Santa Maria has plans for a shipyard in Olympia, Washington

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2003
  • Cargo handling team releases e-seal findings
  • Washington governor believes state will gain Boeing 7E7 work
  • New process at Portland Airport draws a benefit from waste paint
  • Coast Guard command changes hands in Seattle
  • TMM adds final vessel to Mexico/Asia service

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Greek forces raid explosives ship after tip-off from Nato
    A cargoship carrying 680 tonnes of explosives was raided by Greek special forces late on Sunday.
  • Greenpeace wins stay of execution from IMO
    A SEEMINGLY cut and dried decision by the International Maritime Organisation Council to bar Greenpeace from future meetings at the UN agency was back up in the air yesterday, as IMO's secretariat said the matter would be left up to November's general assembly.
  • MacAndrews seeks Epic future
    MACANDREWS, the regional container line acquired by CMA CGM last year, is to expand coverage to the Middle East and Indian subcontinent by joining the Epic consortium.
  • Exmar quashes merger speculation
    EXMAR quashed speculation of a merger with Norwegian group Golar LNG after its share price jumped 29% on the first day of trading yesterday.
  • AP Møller dismisses P&O Nedlloyd takeover talk
    INDUSTRY talk that AP Møller has sought guidance from the European Commission's antitrust regulators about a possible takeover of P&O Nedlloyd were dismissed yesterday by the Danish congomerate, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 23, 2003
  • Seized explosives intended for Sudan
  • Box rates storming ahead
  • UK union seeks naval escorts
  • Efxinos hearing tomorrow
  • Greenpeace faces IMO eviction
  • Senate to approve FMC chief
  • EU's post-Prestige moves criticised
  • Procedures issued for Umm Qasr
  • Stockholm says no to tonnage tax
  • Korea, Japan oppose stability code
  • Tschudi & Eitzen split their assets
  • Tricolor dismantling to start soon
  • Channel ferry operator disappoints
  • Iraqi crude lifted from Ceyhan
  • Fire hits operations at Umm Qasr
  • Courageous officers charged
  • Explosives ship seized off Greece
  • Prestige section 'must be analysed'
  • China collision toll rises to 53
  • NCL given 90 days to clean up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 23, 2003
  • Hutchinson: Trade not overlooked
    The Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security gave assurances - but no promises - during a meeting with members of the Customs Operations Advisory Committee.
  • EU warns Belgium to drop noise law
    The European Union has warned Brussels to drop planned aircraft noise regulations that will prevent U.S.-owned cargo jets from landing at its airports or flying in its airspace.
  • Judge orders depositions in DHL case
  • FedEx Freight announces rate increases
  • Rates for westbound India shipments increase again
  • DOT reviews electronic seals
  • Cargo 2000 courts ground-handlers
  • Alitalia Cargo, Micron sign deal
  • Inttra inks GMC
  • NWA Cargo selects Canada sales agents
  • Stonepath acquires government logistics provider
  • BDP opens Dubai center
  • UPS, eBay extend relationship

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 23, 2003
  • Industrial action strangles Itajai port operations
    Nearly 4,500 containers are waiting to be loaded onto ships at Itajai Container Terminal (Teconvi) where dockers have been taking industrial action since Friday.
  • Lower THC aimed at attracting cargo to Mundra
    P&O Ports the international port developer is offering lower terminal handling charges (THC's) and attractive rail haulage charges at its new facility at Mundra.
  • Busan volumes show strike's impact, amid strong S.Korean transhipment growth
  • Mixed results for e-seals reported in technology tests
  • Brazil approves US$600m Santos upgrade
  • Navy officers accused of negligence in ANL Indonesia case
  • PONL: European gateway is 'first step' in inland network
  • October is deadline for completion of SCI divestment
  • US Coast Guard, IMO create security officer training
  • POP denies Indonesian exit

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 23, 2003
  • Hyman tells OSG staff it's time to go
    Dean of tanker execs to leave after 40 years.
  • ITF weighs into Baltic Sky debate
    Welcome to the 'dirty world' of FOCs, says the union.
  • Rosneft may join Murmansk project
    State oil company to position storage tanker in port later this year.
  • Golar and Exmar play down merger chat
    Nicolas Saverys and Tor Olav Troim speak about reports.
  • Greenpeace to fight for IMO status
    Group to lobby member states as stunts go on in New Zealand and Italy.
  • Horizon appoints new COO
    Exec will be in charge of all-important labour and fleet renewal issues.
  • New chairman for Joint Hull
    William Beveridge to head London marine underwriters organisation.
  • CS&E snags government grant
    Canadian yard to be positioned as 'supplier of choice'.
  • Spot market to determine LNG shipping profit
    Market report from DVB Nedship Bank says 50 more ships required before 2010.
  • Major refit for Jubilee
    Carnival to refurbish aging cruiseship for Australian market.
  • Norway death toll rises
    Boiler explosion on 41-year old cruiseship claims life of eighth crew member.
  • Exmar talks LNG merger with Golar
    Nicolas Saverys says valuations on companies could hamper deal.
  • P&O Nedlloyd chooses Duisburg
    Containerline opts for intermodal terminal on site of former Krupp steel mill.
  • Greece probes explosives ship
    Terrorism fears grow over elderly general cargo ship with 680 tonnes of TNT on board.
  • Royal Olympic loss climbs
    Newbuilding start-up costs cruise line dear.
  • K Line accelerates into short sea car sector
    Japanese giant set to kick off operations next month with Bremen-based company.
  • Greenpeace wins IMO reprieve
    Environmental group claims secretary-general intervened over expulsion.
  • Samudera inks tanker tiddler
    Indonesian owner better known for its boxship activities is expanding its tanker operation.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2003
  • OECD maritime body to assess shipping security costs, risks
  • IMO expels Greenpeace
  • Large quantity of explosives seized on ship in Mediterranean
  • Safmarine orders two vessels from A.P. Moller shipyard
  • U.S./Caribbean grouping lowers bunker charges
  • Dragonair posts freight growth in May
  • CN names Joel VP, logistics solutions
  • UP cleans up rail freight accident
  • Swedish P&I club adopts regional organization
  • Cook Composites pays $6,000 to settle U.S. antiboycott allegations
  • USDA eases regulations for Australia, New Zealand poultry imports
  • USDA, FDA focus on beef shipments to Japan, Korea
  • Ex-Im Bank ready to support U.S. exports to Iraq
  • WTO panel sides with U.S. in textile origin rule dispute
  • P&O Nedlloyd sets up inland hub on Rhine

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
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
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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