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BRIEFS

September 29, 2003

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific rates set to jump 20%
FREIGHT rates on the booming transpacific trade are set to jump nearly 20 per cent next year following agreement among the 14 Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement members - a move that will help sustain the already buoyant recovery of the container trades.
MPA may consider licensing bunker inspection companies
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore could be considering licensing bunker inspection companies, and linking bunker surveyor licences to their inspection company employers in a further enhancement of stringent new industry regulations.
India sets date for bids for shipping line stake
INDIA's government will accept bids for a 51 per cent stake worth about US$304 million in Shipping Corp of India, the country's biggest shipping line, on Oct 20, bankers and prospective bidders involved in the process said.

Air and Land Transport

Asia tightens air security but weak links pose danger
SECURITY at Asia's airports has been beefed up in the two years since the Sept 11 attacks but there are still many weak links that leave the region vulnerable to terrorist strikes in the air, analysts say.
US airlines seek privacy assurance before supplying customer data
It's Cerberus or Victor Li for beleaguered Air Canada
Alitalia pressing to be included in KLM-Air France alliance
easyJet's UK-Spain traffic up 17.5%

Ship Shape

SHIP SALES
THE market is steaming ahead at full throttle with sales reported in most sectors and with a good number of fresh newbuilding orders coming to light.

Liner Scene

Rising volumes but changing route patterns
CONFIDENCE appears to have returned to the container shipping business with the lines bullish about prospects and prepared to push through freight rate increases on the back of high utilisation rates in most trades.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific rates set to jump 20%
FREIGHT rates on the booming transpacific trade are set to jump nearly 20 per cent next year following agreement among the 14 Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement members - a move that will help sustain the already buoyant recovery of the container trades.
MPA may consider licensing bunker inspection companies
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore could be considering licensing bunker inspection companies, and linking bunker surveyor licences to their inspection company employers in a further enhancement of stringent new industry regulations.
India sets date for bids for shipping line stake
INDIA's government will accept bids for a 51 per cent stake worth about US$304 million in Shipping Corp of India, the country's biggest shipping line, on Oct 20, bankers and prospective bidders involved in the process said.

Air and Land Transport

Asia tightens air security but weak links pose danger
SECURITY at Asia's airports has been beefed up in the two years since the Sept 11 attacks but there are still many weak links that leave the region vulnerable to terrorist strikes in the air, analysts say.
US airlines seek privacy assurance before supplying customer data
It's Cerberus or Victor Li for beleaguered Air Canada
Alitalia pressing to be included in KLM-Air France alliance
easyJet's UK-Spain traffic up 17.5%

Ship Shape

SHIP SALES
THE market is steaming ahead at full throttle with sales reported in most sectors and with a good number of fresh newbuilding orders coming to light.

Liner Scene

Rising volumes but changing route patterns
CONFIDENCE appears to have returned to the container shipping business with the lines bullish about prospects and prepared to push through freight rate increases on the back of high utilisation rates in most trades.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific rates set to jump 20%
FREIGHT rates on the booming transpacific trade are set to jump nearly 20 per cent next year following agreement among the 14 Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement members - a move that will help sustain the already buoyant recovery of the container trades.
MPA may consider licensing bunker inspection companies
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore could be considering licensing bunker inspection companies, and linking bunker surveyor licences to their inspection company employers in a further enhancement of stringent new industry regulations.
India sets date for bids for shipping line stake
INDIA's government will accept bids for a 51 per cent stake worth about US$304 million in Shipping Corp of India, the country's biggest shipping line, on Oct 20, bankers and prospective bidders involved in the process said.

Air and Land Transport

Asia tightens air security but weak links pose danger
SECURITY at Asia's airports has been beefed up in the two years since the Sept 11 attacks but there are still many weak links that leave the region vulnerable to terrorist strikes in the air, analysts say.
US airlines seek privacy assurance before supplying customer data
It's Cerberus or Victor Li for beleaguered Air Canada
Alitalia pressing to be included in KLM-Air France alliance
easyJet's UK-Spain traffic up 17.5%

Ship Shape

SHIP SALES
THE market is steaming ahead at full throttle with sales reported in most sectors and with a good number of fresh newbuilding orders coming to light.

Liner Scene

Rising volumes but changing route patterns
CONFIDENCE appears to have returned to the container shipping business with the lines bullish about prospects and prepared to push through freight rate increases on the back of high utilisation rates in most trades.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Transpacific rates set to jump 20%
FREIGHT rates on the booming transpacific trade are set to jump nearly 20 per cent next year following agreement among the 14 Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement members - a move that will help sustain the already buoyant recovery of the container trades.
MPA may consider licensing bunker inspection companies
THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore could be considering licensing bunker inspection companies, and linking bunker surveyor licences to their inspection company employers in a further enhancement of stringent new industry regulations.
India sets date for bids for shipping line stake
INDIA's government will accept bids for a 51 per cent stake worth about US$304 million in Shipping Corp of India, the country's biggest shipping line, on Oct 20, bankers and prospective bidders involved in the process said.

Air and Land Transport

Asia tightens air security but weak links pose danger
SECURITY at Asia's airports has been beefed up in the two years since the Sept 11 attacks but there are still many weak links that leave the region vulnerable to terrorist strikes in the air, analysts say.
US airlines seek privacy assurance before supplying customer data
It's Cerberus or Victor Li for beleaguered Air Canada
Alitalia pressing to be included in KLM-Air France alliance
easyJet's UK-Spain traffic up 17.5%

Ship Shape

SHIP SALES
THE market is steaming ahead at full throttle with sales reported in most sectors and with a good number of fresh newbuilding orders coming to light.

Liner Scene

Rising volumes but changing route patterns
CONFIDENCE appears to have returned to the container shipping business with the lines bullish about prospects and prepared to push through freight rate increases on the back of high utilisation rates in most trades.

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Cosco considers registering vessels in UK Ports of Auckland container volumes jump in August Atlanta declared `Freight Rail Smart Zone' NOL ship completes ISPS code certification Port of Los Angeles to clean up hazardous site Panama Canal breaks two records in one day CSX World Terminals promotes Curtis Foltz to VP operartions Air Canada agrees lease is more Hactl voted `Air Cargo Terminal of the Year' for second year TSA opens door on US$100 million reimbursement plan

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SCI-Mercator Lines-GE Shipping combine bags lighterage deal Accord Shipping awarded ISO 9001:2000 certificate GSL sets sights on ISO 9001:2000 certificate Explore new river routes with Bangla:Shipping Secy. EU applying GSP unfairly: India Engineering exports total record $ 7.17 bn in 2002-03 - Jaitley presents awards to top exporters CBEC clarifies norms for CPO/palmolein imports Woven garments exports up Readymade garments exports overcome bad patch to notch 2.2 pc growth JNPT inks pact with Doosan Heavy Industries for supply of 12 RTGCs - ...paves way to boost performance and productivity PSA-SICAL Tuticorin terminal logs 4.3 pc growth in Q1 Patel Engg Works develops load testing device for container spreaders Railways to set up rail-side warehousing complexes Work begins on NH8 linking Delhi & Gurgaon AIAI's power seminar pins hopes on new Electricity Act New exemption norms for availing of BG under advance licence, EPCG schemes Anti-dumping duty slapped on caustic soda from China, S. Korea Interactive meet on S&T in business sector today Singapore to host business meet in October WISA launches website Sharad Modi heads Exim Club's grievance panel S. Santhanam elected President of Tamil Chamber of Commerce

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
African market review OPEC cut may be undermined by non-OPEC and some members Speculation was weighing on the market today that the OPEC supply cut may not have quite the effect on supply fundamentals as first thought. Singapore eases after Thursday rally Chemoil adds MGO to its product range in New York Chemoil Corporation, announced last night that the company is now a physical supplier of marine gas oil MGO (DMA) in New York. Rotterdam largely steady this morning US West Coast: Demand remains thin, markets yet to react? Gulf Coast firm, suppliers anticipate further bullishness Multiple supply issues in firm ARA market Sri Lanka: New player reveals expansion plans INTERTANKO's Council meets in London Singapore residual stocks back near August highs Japanese domestic/bonded gap increases once more Italian numbers surge with demand Buyers step aside as prices surge in Singapore Rotterdam firms with crude and barges

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
CSX World Terminals promotes Curtis Foltz OTAL announces new 'Angolan Shuttle' Öger Tours to market Atlasjet's freight capacity more aggressively Growth of 1.9% in Paris inland waterway traffic Exel awarded contract by Smiths Medical in Benelux Twin track future for Poland's transport industry?

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
Privatisation of Danish ferry service critised by scientist Rustbucket detained seven times Name change at Lloyd's

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
Ray of hope on crew visas BIMCO reports on meeting with State Department California marine environmental measures signed Legislation includes cruise ship discharge, ballast water management and shuttle tanker measures

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
Coast Guard Auxuliary members heading to rescue competition Rail intermodal count sets record for week Nominations now being accepted for Globe/Marco Polo awards General Maritime inks deal to charter up to nine vessels Federal Maritime Commission taps new Administrative Law Judge

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Soros raises Inmarsat purchase bid GEORGE Soros and bid partner Apollo have raised the stakes in the battle for control of Inmarsat and are reported to have raised their bid for the company to $15 a share, writes Neville Smith. Tanker firms cash in on dry bulk bonanza THE current boom in the dry bulk markets at a time when tanker rates have hit the skids has enticed two major tanker operators to assign some of their combination tonnage to period contracts with noted dry commodity trading concerns. March deadline to get Pusan back on track THE South Korean port of Pusan, wrecked by the 125 mph winds of Typhoon Maemi, will be fully operational as early as next March, the government has said as well as announcing extensive new berth construction for the coming decade. P&O Nedlloyd jilts West Africa trades partner WAL GERMAN company West-Afrika Linien-Dienste has been left in the lurch by P&O Nedlloyd, which is withdrawing from the Europe-West Africa trades. Izar signs up for FastShip order study SPANISH state-owned shipbuilder Izar confirmed on Friday that it had signed an agreement with FastShip of the US to study technical feasibility of the high-speed transatlantic boxship project.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
Tasman Spirit crew to be charged KARACHI Port Trust is to bring criminal charges against the master and six crew members of the wrecked Polembros tanker Tasman Spirit, Greek diplomats have revealed Murmansk increases tanker fleet MURMANSK Shipping Company has raised the Russian flag on its sixth tanker this week P&O Ned out of West Africa ANGLO-Dutch liner operator P&O Nedlloyd will withdraw from the Europe-West Africa trade by the end of this year following a board decision Bulker market finds another gear THE dry bulk freight market accelerated this week at the fastest rate since the boom began a year ago Israeli port workers to strike UNION leaders representing 2,500 port workers say their members will join a general strike by public sector on 30 September Scrappers killed by poison gas TWO men were killed and two injured yesterday on a tanker waiting for demolition at Gadani Beach, Pakistan Spain blocks fifth inquiry call Pride comes after a fall (in level) Star to repeat Australian cruising Ghost ship deadline doubtful Japan quake spares yards Bangladesh looks again at deep port Bush seeks $45M for Iraqi port Iraq takes stranded sheep HELMEPA speaks out on detention ISU bids for single voice

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
Break in Vancouver foremen talks Employers, union longshore foremen adjourn at Canada's Port of Vancouver but say remaining issues won't force job action. Firm will freighter-convert 747-400 Israeli Aircraft Industries has launched a freighter conversion program for Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft. P&O Nedlloyd ends Europe-W. Africa service Norfolk Southern cutting workforce House approves Water Resources bill CSX World Terminals names ops VP Coast Guard extends comment period for automated ship ID Expeditors sees Q3 earnings shortfall KCS gets more time to plan TFM strategy PBB offers services for U.S. food imports OMI takes charge on sale of vessels Hurricane displaces Maryland Port Administration staff

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
IPO is most likely exit strategy for P&O from loss making container line Desperate P&O Group has been hawking its joint venture container shipping line to no avail as purchasers and partners are unwilling to take the risk in buying the mega-carrier. PONL withdrawal from Europe/West Africa another warning for shipping and shippers P&O Nedlloyd's (PONL) withdrawal from its joint West Africa/Europe service with West-Afrika Linien-Dienste (WAL) could be the first sign of rate restoration on the high-cost trade route. Typhoon prompts cranes and cargo exchange by S. Korean ports Booming Indian Subcontinent exports lead to major expansion for GeoLogistics Chinese trade won't strain Kaliningrad links yet S. Koreans laud end to 'logistics distortion' through new services Owens board recommends revised Mainfreight offer Local interests establish Le Havre barge service

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
World-Wide and Teekay split from MARCAS Firms outgrow procurement project in the wake of tie-ups with Bergesen and Navion. Greek owner shot after fighting muggers Nikos Mazarakis talks to TradeWinds - despite taking a bullet in the throat. UK approves entry for Ghost ships Coastguard Agency issues permit for first two ships destined for Able scrap. Fincantieri's numbers jump 12% Both turnover and profit rise for Italian shipbuilder. Azov Shipping changes hands Ukrainian shipowner snapped up by compatriot transport company. Frontline "ordered too many ships" Tanker giant's finance chief Tom Jebsen says poor markets muted impact of last newbuilding spree. OMI takes $8m hit on single-hull sales US owner will book loss on disposal of older tankers to Greek owner Ancora. Hyundai seals Zodiac boxship deal Korean yard to build big boxships for UK owner in deal worth $345m. Sheep to become part of Ramadan festival? Australia reportedly signs deal to export "ship of death" sheep to Iraq. Barber signs with DNV Norwegian class society to provide ISPS Code certification for over 100 vessels. Bank eyes Tordenskjold boxship Bankrupt Norwegian owner's Euro Quarts subsidiary meets same fate as parent. P&O Nedlloyd axes Essberger deal Joint venture with West-Afrika Linien becomes a casualty of service review. UK Club warns on Suez fraud Bogus invoices prompt P&I club advice to scrutinise canal bills. China Shipping fuels joint venture Chinese owner teams with Sinopec for fleet bunker supplies and preferential shipping deals. Inchcape in Thai tie up Agency agrees strategic partnership with Thailand's Thoresen Group to cover local ports. Du Moulin joins Tidewater board Industry veteran appointed director at world's largest offshore vessel operator, but only for ten months.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
P&O Nedlloyd withdraws from Europe/West Africa trade COSCO adds feeder service to Zhapu FMC names Trudelle administrative law judge FMC schedules seminars in Houston, Boston Singapore, Australia loosen restrictions on bilateral aviation U.S., Albania sign open-skies agreement Airlines recover security costs for hardening cockpits Amerijet to serve Costa Rica Congress prepares temporary transportation funding measure European forwarder association sets up security committee Troy adds FCL, LCL routes NYK merges two Japanese agency subsidiaries Intermodal association IMMTA sets up Karachi secretariat WCO security task force to complete recommendations U.S./Mexico border battle brews over tequila NSCS offers security seminar at King Points Oct. 6-9 European dockers demonstrate against "self-handling" Bayonne authority looks for container terminal developers House passes authorization for Army Corps of Engineers

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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

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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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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