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February 4, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Attacks on S'pore-flagged vessels rank 2nd highest
    THE latest statistics pointing to a dramatic rise in global and regional piracy have also shown Singapore-flagged vessels to suffer the second highest number of attacks, despite being only the seventh largest flag in the world.
  • S'pore accedes to Rome Convention to fight maritime crimes
    SINGAPORE has joined 98 other countries which have already acceded to an international convention aimed at ensuring appropriate action is taken against the perpetrators of crimes at sea.
  • Tanker owners to post bigger Q4 profits on surging rates
    OIL tanker owners such as Frontline Ltd and General Maritime Corp can be expected to report higher fourth-quarter profits after freight rates soared because of rising oil demand, transit delays and new rules that accelerated the scrapping of old ships.
  • Cosco Pacific expects 17% rise in throughput
    CHINA-backed container leasing firm and port operator Cosco Pacific said that it expected throughput at its container terminals to rise more than 17 per cent this year after it added capacity.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air traffic up, rebound in business travel expected
    THOUGH air traffic continues to rise, the number of commercial airliners in storage in December reached record levels, according to estimates by SpeedNews, the weekly aviation industry newsletter.
  • EU orders Ryanair to repay some subsidies
  • Thai AirAsia starts services
  • United's flight attendants ask court to probe benefits
  • Log Book
Strait Talk
  • Piracy undermines security code
    WITH 92 seafarers and passengers confirmed killed or missing and presumed dead after pirate attacks, last year was an awful one.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Attacks on S'pore-flagged vessels rank 2nd highest
    THE latest statistics pointing to a dramatic rise in global and regional piracy have also shown Singapore-flagged vessels to suffer the second highest number of attacks, despite being only the seventh largest flag in the world.
  • S'pore accedes to Rome Convention to fight maritime crimes
    SINGAPORE has joined 98 other countries which have already acceded to an international convention aimed at ensuring appropriate action is taken against the perpetrators of crimes at sea.
  • Tanker owners to post bigger Q4 profits on surging rates
    OIL tanker owners such as Frontline Ltd and General Maritime Corp can be expected to report higher fourth-quarter profits after freight rates soared because of rising oil demand, transit delays and new rules that accelerated the scrapping of old ships.
  • Cosco Pacific expects 17% rise in throughput
    CHINA-backed container leasing firm and port operator Cosco Pacific said that it expected throughput at its container terminals to rise more than 17 per cent this year after it added capacity.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air traffic up, rebound in business travel expected
    THOUGH air traffic continues to rise, the number of commercial airliners in storage in December reached record levels, according to estimates by SpeedNews, the weekly aviation industry newsletter.
  • EU orders Ryanair to repay some subsidies
  • Thai AirAsia starts services
  • United's flight attendants ask court to probe benefits
  • Log Book
Strait Talk
  • Piracy undermines security code
    WITH 92 seafarers and passengers confirmed killed or missing and presumed dead after pirate attacks, last year was an awful one.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Attacks on S'pore-flagged vessels rank 2nd highest
    THE latest statistics pointing to a dramatic rise in global and regional piracy have also shown Singapore-flagged vessels to suffer the second highest number of attacks, despite being only the seventh largest flag in the world.
  • S'pore accedes to Rome Convention to fight maritime crimes
    SINGAPORE has joined 98 other countries which have already acceded to an international convention aimed at ensuring appropriate action is taken against the perpetrators of crimes at sea.
  • Tanker owners to post bigger Q4 profits on surging rates
    OIL tanker owners such as Frontline Ltd and General Maritime Corp can be expected to report higher fourth-quarter profits after freight rates soared because of rising oil demand, transit delays and new rules that accelerated the scrapping of old ships.
  • Cosco Pacific expects 17% rise in throughput
    CHINA-backed container leasing firm and port operator Cosco Pacific said that it expected throughput at its container terminals to rise more than 17 per cent this year after it added capacity.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air traffic up, rebound in business travel expected
    THOUGH air traffic continues to rise, the number of commercial airliners in storage in December reached record levels, according to estimates by SpeedNews, the weekly aviation industry newsletter.
  • EU orders Ryanair to repay some subsidies
  • Thai AirAsia starts services
  • United's flight attendants ask court to probe benefits
  • Log Book
Strait Talk
  • Piracy undermines security code
    WITH 92 seafarers and passengers confirmed killed or missing and presumed dead after pirate attacks, last year was an awful one.

Sched Netweb site
  • Carriers launch Taiwan-Middle East Service
  • Xiamen gets green light to establish free port
  • US customs reaps US$24 billion windfall in 2003
  • Dongning port doubles import and export revenue
  • Menlo officially joins fight against terrorism
  • Hamburg mulls port expansion to meet expected demand
  • Famous Pacific Shipping on schedule in New Zealand
  • Menzies to handle Philippine all-cargo airline
  • Boeing clinches freighter deal with Nippon Cargo Airlines
  • US Xpress reports higher revenues, earnings in Q4

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bangladesh container main line operators form new forum
  • Kalmar plays pivotal role in Rotterdam ECT's Delta terminal expansion
  • MOL sails home with carrier awards
  • Swedish supercar fast-tracks to Dubai with GAC Logistics
  • Hamburg throughput up by 14 pc
  • Cosco Shipping vessels pass ISPS test
  • Panama Canal charges up
  • P&O Nedlloyd announces vessel refinancing
  • OOCL hits 1m TEUs through Singapore
  • Singapore port shatters records
  • HSL-built passenger ship sets sail
  • Navy, Defence ministry clear CSL privatisation plan
  • KoPT brings down pilotage, wharfage charges
  • Govt urged to curb poor quality arecanut imports
  • Freight forwarders concerned over new US law
  • IA, freight operators holding negotiations on cargo transport
  • Cargo Gear Services awarded ISO 9001:2000 certificate
  • Revised duty drawback rates to be effective from Feb. 9
  • Fresh ECB norms come into force; cos can now raise $ 500 m abroad
  • Centre prepays Rs 1,350 cr. ODA loans to Canada
  • Cabinet restores 20 pc duty on glass shell inputs
  • Jaswant Singh's Interim Budget stresses on consolidation & propulsion of economic growth - No new tax breaks, existing structure to continue
  • Exim Management Institute to hold seminar on Exim policy tomorrow
  • AIAI chief welcomes interim rly Budget
  • Pdexcil suggests customs duty reduction on imports of raw cotton

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
  • Tight Gulf Coast markets firm
  • Panama playing catch-up with Houston
    The Panama market has a distinctly firm feel about it today. Those at the high-end were fairly convinced that their more aggressive counterparts would be unable to sustain such a pricing strategy for very long given current resupply costs. Another indication that this might be the case can also be found in the fact that for the past week or so, prices on the canal have been carrying a lower than average premium over prices in Houston.
  • Rotterdam's 'Bunker Captain' prepares to leave the bridge
    Captain Cornelius de Keijzer, bunker expert for the Port of Rotterdam, is preparing to end his 43-year career as a shipping professional. A man of many names (including amusing nicknames) and skills, Capt. de Keijzer will be difficult to replace and sorely missed.
  • Crude rises Push Hong Kong up after soft week
  • Bulls bully Fujairah higher
  • Uruguay market update
  • Rotterdam firms with crude

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
  • Two dead found in "Rocknes"
    Today, divers have found two bodies in the "Rocknes" superstructure. They were found on C-deck and the bodies have ...
  • Coastal Express carries few passengers
    Passenger numbers were down 3.5 per cent on the Norwegian Coast Express service last year compared with 2002, thanks mainly ...
  • Norden expects billion plus profit
    Danish Dampskibsselskabet Norden expects a DKK 1.4 billion (EUR 190 million) profit this year, excluding sale of ships, if any ...
  • Sharp increase in Stena Line freight volumes
    Increased capacity and improved IT support to customers lies behind an eight per cent increase of the number of cargo ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
  • Graig eyes more Vietnam deals
  • Norden expects bumper 2004 result
  • ITF holding off while DIS talks continue
  • 14 months for seafarers' ID scam
  • UK firm fined for transporting waste

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
  • Senesco Marine gets order for 100,000 bbl barge
    Guarino & Cox designed unit for Reinauer Transportationm
  • Abeking & Rasmussen launches SWATH
    25 m vessel for German Navy
  • Cruise bookings soar
    CLIA reports strong "wave" period
  • AAPA "concerned" on port security funding
    Ports unhappy with FY05 budget request

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Aviation model for sea probes
    THE European Commission will introduce new legislation this year to bring standards in reporting maritime accidents into line with the aviation sector, according to the head of the European Maritime Safety Agency, writes Hugh O'Mahony .
  • Inspection windfall for quality operators
    HIGH quality ship operators could be rewarded by a lightening of the inspections load, if a new proposal from the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control gets the go ahead.
  • Thailand prepares for return of 1,000 banned chicken containers
    THAILAND'S ports and shipping lines are bracing themselves for the return of 1,000 reefer containers of banned chicken exports originally destined for the European Union and Japan.
  • British companies miss deadline for submitting outline ISPS plans
    NUMEROUS British shipping companies have missed a key voluntary deadline for the submission of outline security plans, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said yesterday.
  • Lloyd's gets tough on 'lemming culture' of reckless underwriting
    LLOYD'S is ready to exclude more businesses in an attempt to stamp out the "lemming culture" of cliff-edge underwriting, chairman Lord Levene has warned.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
  • Banks, insurers have responsibility
    BANKS, insurance companies and cargo owners will have a greater role to play in providing information on ships' physical condition in future, according to Carien Droppers, assistant secretary of the Paris MoU on Port State Control
  • India to boost seafarer profile
    THE Indian government is considering setting up two maritime universities as part of a hugely ambitious maritime education plan
  • Cruise lines boosted by wave season
    FOR the North American cruise market, early returns on this year's Wave Season reveal that "volumes are robust across the board"
  • Court hears of Curnow kickbacks
    A Crown Court hearing in Bristol, UK heard yesterday how five directors of Curnow Shipping allegedly used 'kickbacks' to fund their pensions and wives salaries
  • Bush proposes $10Bn security hike
    THE American Association of Port Authorities has criticised the absence of port funding in President Bush's homeland security budget for 2005
  • Attacks on shipping in Indonesia
    THERE were two attempted attacks on ships underway in Indonesian waters on 30 January, the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre reports
  • UK rejects box port national plan
  • Sealand Express hits gantry crane
  • Norway upbeat on ship security
  • Santos reinforces Latin lead
  • No charge for security at HK
  • Liebherr to set up in Rostock
  • Ostend to build on bullish figures
  • Kotug loses major tug contract
  • Tai Ping claims battle hots up
  • Kidnapping in Nigeria delta

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
  • Senate debates highway funding bill
    But Congress is divided on how much to pay to reauthorize highway and ground transportation construction.
  • Ports unhappy with security grants
    The proposed Homeland Security budget includes $46 million for port security grants, but it's not a new pot of money for public ports.
  • Amsterdam tops Europe airfreight hubs
  • Leach joins The Journal of Commerce as senior editor
  • German truck toll delayed again
  • CSX Intermodal's fuel charge passes 4 percent
  • Bush budget irks transport union
  • Norfolk Southern sets UPS record
  • New 747 expands KLM's Far East capacity
  • CP Ships appoints director of environmental services
  • World Airways, Menlo extend U.S.-Belgium contract
  • Union Pacific to move Denver yard
  • Suez terminal awards systems contract

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
  • Activists back New York freight tunnel project
    Activist groups are planning an aggressive campaign in support of the construction of a Brooklyn tunnel that would dramatically increase container traffic, and significantly reduce pollution as well.
  • Australian maritime visitors face poultry bans
    Fears about the spread of Asian bird flu have led the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) to impose bans on poultry and bird-eggs carried as ships' stores on any vessel arriving from Asia.
  • AAPA highlights lack of facility funding in defence-friendly proposed budget
  • SBB boosts rail capacity as Swiss vote on transport infrastructure
  • Home Depot moving forward with large Virginia facility
  • EU's avian flu-quarantine for Thai poultry exports to continue
  • Bremerhaven and Bremen top 3m TEU

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
  • BG Group upgraded on back of LNG project
    JP Morgan likes what it sees on Lake Charles expansion plan.
  • Falls River opposes LNG terminal
    Plan by Weaver's Cove Energy gets thumbs-down from local officials.
  • S&P threatens SK Corp with downgrade
    South Korean oil refiner told to abandon 'questionable' business plans.
  • Scandlines aims higher
    German/Danish ferry owner increased passenger and car volumes in 2003, but wants more this year.
  • Tanker king extends empire
    Watch out or John Fredriksen will be taking Aktiv steps to collect that debt.
  • Two bodies found in Rocknes hull
    Difficult underwater search continues but 11 crew still to be accounted for.
  • Norden predicts 2004 profit hike
    Danish owner expects this year's result to be almost four times larger as market surge continues.
  • Strong third quarter pushes up profit at Shreyas
    Indian boxship owner keeps costs down as revenues boom towards year-end.
  • Eurosib looking to expand feeder line
    Russian logistics group may need bigger ship for domestic and German container operations.
  • New line planned for Estonia and Latvia
    Estonian port operator wants to run ship from Montu on Saaremaa island.
  • Double trouble for Sealand Express
    AP Moller containership in costly crane collision only weeks after damning report.
  • Petronet LNG IPO ready to fly
    India's first LNG cargo has landed but what of future gas sales.
  • Upside to bird flu for bulkers
    ABF is bad news for boxships but it could mean more cargoes for bulkers says Khalid Hashim.
  • UK holds 12 vessels in December
    Good Faith and Continental Ship Management ships fall foul of coastguard inspectors.
  • New tax boosts Indian owners
    Shares in shipping companies rise as "cargo tax" announced by Finance Minister Jaswant Singh.
  • Evergreen profit triples
    Taiwanese liner giant blows apart its own forecasts.
  • Ukraine shakes up shiprepair sector
    Six Black Sea yards could be leased or merged under new government plans.
  • Iraqi ports hit by strike
    Vessel movements affected as country experiences downside of newfound freedom.
  • Baltic Magda suffers breakdown
    Polish tug takes Dutch-flagged multi-purpose vessel under tow off UK south coast.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
  • P&O Nedlloyd sees "no negatives" in public listing
  • Maersk Sealand adds Muscat to U.S./Middle East/India service
  • Bunker charges rise in several trades
  • CP Ships appoints Fortune director of environmental services
  • Japanese cargo airline to buy three Boeing freighters
  • Industry associations request U.S. Customs cargo rules amendments
  • Bush budget boosts spending for Customs programs
  • CITA drops visa requirements for some Chinese, Mexican textiles
  • U.S., Canada continue border security consultations
  • Homeland Security sets meeting for Customs advisory panel
  • USCO Logistics takes name of parent company

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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