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November 25, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Aussie maritime unions seen to change radically
    AUSTRALIAN shipowners anticipate that changing social attitudes in their country will spurn a radically evolved industrial climate whereby unions and business form partnerships and abandon old fashioned adversarial styles.
  • Exclude lines from bidding for terminal project: India shippers
    MONOPOLY concerns have intensified the bidding battle for the 9 billion rupee third container terminal project at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port as shippers mount a campaign against the participation of shipping lines.
  • Precious forecasts 30% rise in revenue
    THAILAND's largest shipping company, Precious Shipping, expects core revenue this year to jump at least 30 per cent as freight rates rise on higher demand.
Air and Land Transport
  • Emirates expects 50% profit growth in H2
    DUBAI's Emirates airline said it expects earnings to grow more than 50 per cent in the second half of the year on tourism to the tax-free shopping haven and the addition of long-haul routes.
  • Shortage of screening staff at LA may cause flight delays
  • China Air to sell NT$10b of convertible bonds
  • Korean Air expands network with Delta
  • Log Book
Features
  • Industry slow to face up to potential attacks
    THE world's shipping industry has taken on board the vulnerability of its fleets to possible terrorist attack, but concrete measures to protect commercial vessels still only amount to a drop in the ocean.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    AP Moller - Maersk A/S has named Michael Pram Rasmussen as its new board chairman from Dec 15, with the retirement of Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Aussie maritime unions seen to change radically
    AUSTRALIAN shipowners anticipate that changing social attitudes in their country will spurn a radically evolved industrial climate whereby unions and business form partnerships and abandon old fashioned adversarial styles.
  • Exclude lines from bidding for terminal project: India shippers
    MONOPOLY concerns have intensified the bidding battle for the 9 billion rupee third container terminal project at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port as shippers mount a campaign against the participation of shipping lines.
  • Precious forecasts 30% rise in revenue
    THAILAND's largest shipping company, Precious Shipping, expects core revenue this year to jump at least 30 per cent as freight rates rise on higher demand.
Air and Land Transport
  • Emirates expects 50% profit growth in H2
    DUBAI's Emirates airline said it expects earnings to grow more than 50 per cent in the second half of the year on tourism to the tax-free shopping haven and the addition of long-haul routes.
  • Shortage of screening staff at LA may cause flight delays
  • China Air to sell NT$10b of convertible bonds
  • Korean Air expands network with Delta
  • Log Book
Features
  • Industry slow to face up to potential attacks
    THE world's shipping industry has taken on board the vulnerability of its fleets to possible terrorist attack, but concrete measures to protect commercial vessels still only amount to a drop in the ocean.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    AP Moller - Maersk A/S has named Michael Pram Rasmussen as its new board chairman from Dec 15, with the retirement of Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Aussie maritime unions seen to change radically
    AUSTRALIAN shipowners anticipate that changing social attitudes in their country will spurn a radically evolved industrial climate whereby unions and business form partnerships and abandon old fashioned adversarial styles.
  • Exclude lines from bidding for terminal project: India shippers
    MONOPOLY concerns have intensified the bidding battle for the 9 billion rupee third container terminal project at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port as shippers mount a campaign against the participation of shipping lines.
  • Precious forecasts 30% rise in revenue
    THAILAND's largest shipping company, Precious Shipping, expects core revenue this year to jump at least 30 per cent as freight rates rise on higher demand.
Air and Land Transport
  • Emirates expects 50% profit growth in H2
    DUBAI's Emirates airline said it expects earnings to grow more than 50 per cent in the second half of the year on tourism to the tax-free shopping haven and the addition of long-haul routes.
  • Shortage of screening staff at LA may cause flight delays
  • China Air to sell NT$10b of convertible bonds
  • Korean Air expands network with Delta
  • Log Book
Features
  • Industry slow to face up to potential attacks
    THE world's shipping industry has taken on board the vulnerability of its fleets to possible terrorist attack, but concrete measures to protect commercial vessels still only amount to a drop in the ocean.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    AP Moller - Maersk A/S has named Michael Pram Rasmussen as its new board chairman from Dec 15, with the retirement of Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Aussie maritime unions seen to change radically
    AUSTRALIAN shipowners anticipate that changing social attitudes in their country will spurn a radically evolved industrial climate whereby unions and business form partnerships and abandon old fashioned adversarial styles.
  • Exclude lines from bidding for terminal project: India shippers
    MONOPOLY concerns have intensified the bidding battle for the 9 billion rupee third container terminal project at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port as shippers mount a campaign against the participation of shipping lines.
  • Precious forecasts 30% rise in revenue
    THAILAND's largest shipping company, Precious Shipping, expects core revenue this year to jump at least 30 per cent as freight rates rise on higher demand.
Air and Land Transport
  • Emirates expects 50% profit growth in H2
    DUBAI's Emirates airline said it expects earnings to grow more than 50 per cent in the second half of the year on tourism to the tax-free shopping haven and the addition of long-haul routes.
  • Shortage of screening staff at LA may cause flight delays
  • China Air to sell NT$10b of convertible bonds
  • Korean Air expands network with Delta
  • Log Book
Features
  • Industry slow to face up to potential attacks
    THE world's shipping industry has taken on board the vulnerability of its fleets to possible terrorist attack, but concrete measures to protect commercial vessels still only amount to a drop in the ocean.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    AP Moller - Maersk A/S has named Michael Pram Rasmussen as its new board chairman from Dec 15, with the retirement of Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller.

Sched Netweb site
  • North China distribution centre to open next year
  • Exel to move hair care products Down Under
  • Third-party logistics will cut inventory costs: CLM
  • Senator Lines in new deal with MSC
  • DHL speeding ahead in India
  • UPS to hike rates in January
  • Malaysian adds capacity for Hari Raya Puasa festival
  • Hawaiian Airlines sees fifth month of profits

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Qatar Shipping acquires 15 pc stake in SCI-led LNG cos
  • KPMG study against merger of TAMP into proposed maritime Authority
  • Dongnama Line begins exports through Chennai Container Terminal from ICD-Tughlakabad
  • China Shipping Container Lines commences direct calls at Mundra (MICT) - Bigger plans for India, says Chen Zhiqing
  • Vizag Port rewrites national loading record of ore fines
  • VCT expecting major share of soyabean cargo for exports
  • No sanctions on export of dual-use technology products to India: US
  • Govt considering safeguard duty on Bisphenol A
  • DHL sets up state-of-the-art express terminal at Delhi
  • CWC CFS users at D'Node end stir
  • Central Warehousing Corporation - Navi Mumbai region
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures
  • GIFT wins top honours at Business Meet
  • Kamal Morarka re-elected MVIRDC WTC President
  • CII sends SMEs delegation to UK on 5-day visit
  • Trademarks Act is pragmatic, say experts at IMC seminar
  • Coastline development needed in Maharashtra: Report
  • Forex kitty up by $ 613 million to cross the $ 93-billion mark
  • AEPC pleads for performance-based EPCG scheme
  • Govt move to cut FII, NRI holdings
  • Govt not to lower export target of 12 pc

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
  • Gibraltar: Double-hull replacement for Wilmington on the cards?
    With just over three weeks to go until a court hearing should finally decide the fate of Vemaoil's single-hulled tanker Wilmington, the general consensus in the port of Gibraltar is one of an inevitable farewell to the 87,000 metric tonne (mt) capacity bunker fuel floating storage vessel.
  • DNVPS rebuffs criticism from smaller competitors
    DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS), the global market leader in the field of marine fuels testing services, has once again hit back at criticism from some of its smaller competitors with regards to so-called 'bunker alerts'.
  • Bears force dip in Gibraltar demand
  • Baltic markets follow soft trend
  • Kuwait oil minister says no need for more OPEC oil
    Kuwait's Energy Minister said yesterday that he sees no need for OPEC to raise production at the forthcoming December 4th meeting. His comments came as the OPEC crude basket traded above the official target price band for the 11th consecutive day.
  • Great Belt market soft, good avails
  • Crude corrects lower as mild weather eases supply concerns
  • Rotterdam significantly softer, barges still tight

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Torsten Wesche joins TruckScout24
  • Charleston SC moves toward new marine terminal
  • Security is government responsibility, says Iata chief
  • CargoLine launches ServiceLine
  • Gefco is to build logistics centre in Czech Republic

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
  • Greenpeace stays in IMO
  • Finnish union stops Danish seafarers on Finnish vessel
  • Golar LNG wants to expand

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
  • Port of Vancouver, USA chosen for environmental project
  • Corps of Engineers slates additional John Day lock closures
  • Washington governor praises settlement with environmental group
  • Director of financial planning hired by Port of Tacoma
  • Portland air cargo conference scheduled for December 7 - 9

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shipowners launch their own guide for assessing flag 'respectability'
    AS THE International Maritime Organisation considers its Model Audit Scheme designed to promote quality flag states on a voluntary basis, shipowner organisations have launched their own guidelines on flag state performance to assist shipping companies assess the 'respectability' of the flags they are using.
  • IMO powers 'must be extended'
    The International Maritime Organisation needs new teeth to ensure that the rules it agrees are actually enforced, says the UN agency's outgoing secretary-general, writes Hugh O'Mahony.
  • Webb: "interesting times for UKOOA and the industry as a whole."
    UK OFFSHORE Operators Association will launch its new executive role early next year when Malcolm Webb joins the management team as its chief executive, writes Martyn Wingrove.
  • Niarchos calls for firm offers
    NIARCHOS interests are rushing ahead with their decision to quit shipping after 70 years, and are inviting firm offers for their fleet by midday London time tomorrow, writes David Osler.
  • Ships 'vulnerable to terror attacks' says Royal Navy
    A TERRORIST attack on shipping is regarded as a real possibility by the Royal Navy, Britain's top naval officer has warned, writes David Osler .

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
  • Veil of secrecy over Boreas
    A judge in the Spanish province of Galicia has thrown a cloak of secrecy over the inquiry into a major drug smuggling operation after he jailed the Ukrainian captain of the 2,000dwt Boreas last week, a spokesman at a court in Vilagarcia told Fairplay today
  • Wilhelmsen watches Eukor charters
    EUKOR'S need to time charter tonnage could play a noticeable role in Wilh. Wilhelmsen's fourth quarter interims
  • Norden, Torm bullish in 3Q
    DANISH bulk shipping companies D/S Norden and D/S Torm have both posted strong interim results for the first nine months of the year
  • Entente cordiale benefits UK yards
    UK shipyards could benefit from more work if plans for France to join the UK's '2.9Bn ($4.9Bn) aircraft carrier programme go ahead
  • Dense fog closes Borporus
    DENSE fog has brought vessel traffic through Turkey's Bosporus and Dardanelles straits to a standstill
  • Bidders line up for Sao Francisco
    MAERSK Sealand parent AP M'ller has expressed its serious interest in operating the 600,000 TEU-capacity box terminal at Sao Francisco do Sul, Brazil
  • Greenpeace keeps IMO status
  • Marine responder boosts capability
  • Japan pledges support for Subic
  • Viking dispute goes to arbitration
  • Costa/Superfast venture killed off
  • Thai Maritime sale goes ahead
  • NOL tackles its debt
  • 'Too many people' on QM2 gangway

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
  • Container volumes jumped in October
    The gains, while significant compared with October 2002, weren't enough to constitute a "peak" month.
  • Analyst rips air cargo security rules
    New directives issued by the Transportation Security Administration will do little to prevent terrorism, according to Robert Caton, an industry consultant.
  • DHL suspends Iraqi flights after attack
    A DHL plane was forced to make an emergency landing after being struck by a shoulder-fired missile.
  • Lloyd Triestino, CMA CGM to launch service between China, Indian subcontinent
  • Consultants conclude study on Brooklyn piers
  • UPS Supply Chain Solutions wins InFocus contract
  • Shanghai to get 3 new export zones
  • Mullin to step down as Delta chairman, CEO
  • Neologex names two senior executives
  • Air cargo industry faces tough new rules
  • Cargo soars through Chinese ports
  • TORM maintains 2003 profit outlook
  • UPS announces rate increases

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
  • US container tax proposal opposed
    A proposal to tax containers entering the US to pay for security measures has been strongly criticised.
  • EU hearing into maritime transport competition rules
  • EMTA lines seek rates rise
  • Panama delays lane closure to prevent vessel backlog
  • Federal funding for deepening project to aid boxship traffic
  • Holiday working arrangements at Port Sultan Qaboos
  • IMO highlights safety: for ships and the environment
  • Malaysian Customs promise to release seized containers
  • Mainfreight to sell Owen's Australian activities
  • Canadian truckers concerned about pre-notification
  • Indonesian NVOCC gains ISO 9001 accreditation
  • S.Korean shipyard orders

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
  • OMI shares flat after bond coup
    Tanker stock down slightly after $200m issue.
  • World oil prices cool
    Kuwaiti comments, warm US weather play role.
  • Norden profit soars skywards
    Bulker market boom takes a hold of Danish owner.
  • Coast Guard man nears key security post
    Admiral Loy looks to Senate confirmation.
  • Evip warms to Polish yard plan
    Stocznia Gdynia shareholder to talk to government about consolidation of industry.
  • Carnival ship hit with Norwalk-like virus
    Outbreak of the gastro-intestinal illness seen on cruiseship Carnival Legend.
  • Pan-United sales slide
    Singapore-based yard sees revenue fall as strong market and Chinese competition bite at repairs.
  • Brunei plans "state-of-the-art" shiprepair yard
    Construction of medium-sized facility to go ahead at port of Muara.
  • Accounting fine hangs over OVDS
    Profits soar at Norwegian ferry owner, but it could still have a big bill to pay.
  • Cobelfret steps in at HST
    Belgian operator to take three vacant slots at Simon Group's Humber facility in the UK.
  • Takeover not enough to boost Orey
    Portuguese broker and agent sees profit dip again despite buying rival.
  • Greenpeace back in IMO
    Shock U-turn by Council on environmentalists' expulsion.
  • Hosco and Varun caught in port state control net
    Canadian officials detain Chinese and Indian bulkers during October checks.
  • Wagenborg signs for Polish newbuilding
    Dutch owner picks Stocznia Gdynia yard for ice-class ro-lo order.
  • Rasmussen makes real estate bid
    Aker RGI boss Kjell Inge Roekke agrees to sell out Avantor stake.
  • Costa cancels Turkish stops
    Italian cruise line opts to stay away in wake of double bomb attacks on British targets in Istanbul.
  • Ofer's Zim sees profit soar
    Cost cutting at parent Israel Corp wipes out red ink.
  • Gotland charters out ferry
    Chinese newbuilding to replace Swedish owner's 1981-built Thjelvar in the Baltic.
  • Washington inks second BC Ferries deal
    Vancouver-based shipyard group clinches CAD34m refit of 27-year old domestic ro-pax.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2003
  • OOCL cuts operating, administrative costs through IT system
  • Lloyd Triestino adds Med/U.S. East Coast service
  • UPS Supply Chain Solutions reengineers HSN's supply chain
  • Lufthansa picks systems integrator for cargo conversion
  • Pacer International completes senior credit facilities repricing
  • Yellow issues $20 million in additional senior notes
  • Trade told don't worry about Homeland Security's regional structure
  • Woods to retire from Census Bureau's Foreign Trade Division
  • Specter of food import delays wanes after security plan adjusted
  • Senate moves quickly to confirm Loy
  • Maritime Administration, U.S. ports in environmental monitoring project
  • Congress OKs funding for New York-New Jersey dredge projects

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