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February 5, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Armed pirates attack cargo ship at Yemen
    PIRATES armed with shotguns tried to board a general cargo ship at a Yemeni oil terminal in the Gulf of Aden, where terrorists attacked the tanker Limburg in 2002, the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre said.
  • Little surprise as P&O exits liner shipping
    ONE thing that can be said with some confidence about the P&O Nedlloyd flotation is that it will come as little surprise to the shipping industry.
  • Record rates set to go higher
    RECORD high dry freight rates could rise further, supported by an ongoing shortage of large ships, firm mineral demand and expected fresh orders for new South American crops, brokers said.
  • Pirate attack foiled in S'pore Strait
    THE eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait near Karimun Island was the scene of another pirate attack on Tuesday, the third such attack in that location in less than a week.
Air and Land Transport
  • Experts see emergence of no-frills airports
    TO meet the demands of low-cost airlines without drawing fire from antitrust authorities, airports too could adopt a no-frills strategy, experts have said as the EU had Ryanair, Europe's leading budget carrier, in the dock in a state-aid case.
  • Ryanair to appeal against EC fine
  • EC decision does not faze Ryanair's combative chief
  • American applies for codeshare deal with Vietnam Air
  • Aviation talks likely to lead to more US flights to China
  • LOG Book
Newbuilds
  • Bulkers boost global orderbook
    SOME interesting things are happening in the world shipbuilding scene.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Armed pirates attack cargo ship at Yemen
    PIRATES armed with shotguns tried to board a general cargo ship at a Yemeni oil terminal in the Gulf of Aden, where terrorists attacked the tanker Limburg in 2002, the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre said.
  • Little surprise as P&O exits liner shipping
    ONE thing that can be said with some confidence about the P&O Nedlloyd flotation is that it will come as little surprise to the shipping industry.
  • Record rates set to go higher
    RECORD high dry freight rates could rise further, supported by an ongoing shortage of large ships, firm mineral demand and expected fresh orders for new South American crops, brokers said.
  • Pirate attack foiled in S'pore Strait
    THE eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait near Karimun Island was the scene of another pirate attack on Tuesday, the third such attack in that location in less than a week.
Air and Land Transport
  • Experts see emergence of no-frills airports
    TO meet the demands of low-cost airlines without drawing fire from antitrust authorities, airports too could adopt a no-frills strategy, experts have said as the EU had Ryanair, Europe's leading budget carrier, in the dock in a state-aid case.
  • Ryanair to appeal against EC fine
  • EC decision does not faze Ryanair's combative chief
  • American applies for codeshare deal with Vietnam Air
  • Aviation talks likely to lead to more US flights to China
  • LOG Book
Newbuilds
  • Bulkers boost global orderbook
    SOME interesting things are happening in the world shipbuilding scene.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Armed pirates attack cargo ship at Yemen
    PIRATES armed with shotguns tried to board a general cargo ship at a Yemeni oil terminal in the Gulf of Aden, where terrorists attacked the tanker Limburg in 2002, the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre said.
  • Little surprise as P&O exits liner shipping
    ONE thing that can be said with some confidence about the P&O Nedlloyd flotation is that it will come as little surprise to the shipping industry.
  • Record rates set to go higher
    RECORD high dry freight rates could rise further, supported by an ongoing shortage of large ships, firm mineral demand and expected fresh orders for new South American crops, brokers said.
  • Pirate attack foiled in S'pore Strait
    THE eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait near Karimun Island was the scene of another pirate attack on Tuesday, the third such attack in that location in less than a week.
Air and Land Transport
  • Experts see emergence of no-frills airports
    TO meet the demands of low-cost airlines without drawing fire from antitrust authorities, airports too could adopt a no-frills strategy, experts have said as the EU had Ryanair, Europe's leading budget carrier, in the dock in a state-aid case.
  • Ryanair to appeal against EC fine
  • EC decision does not faze Ryanair's combative chief
  • American applies for codeshare deal with Vietnam Air
  • Aviation talks likely to lead to more US flights to China
  • LOG Book
Newbuilds
  • Bulkers boost global orderbook
    SOME interesting things are happening in the world shipbuilding scene.

Sched Netweb site
  • P&O Nedlloyd to emerge independent and listed
  • Logistics firm awarded first Macau Service Supplier Certificate
  • Hamburg mulls port expansion to meet expected demand
  • Container volume reaches all-time high at port of Antwerp
  • Lloyd Triestino revamps web site for easier access
  • GTS to provide Suez Canal with terminal management solutions
  • Hong Kong to host air and port security expo
  • Lufthansa expects rapid recovery of global airfreight market
  • ASTAR Air Cargo promotes Dan Brannan to senior vice president

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Glimmer of tonnage tax cheers shipping sector
  • Leather exports faring well
  • Duty sops on copper imports worry small units
  • IT exports likely to record 28 pc growth in 2003-04, says Nasscom
  • Foundation stone laid for iron ore handling facility at Ennore Port
  • Dahej LNG terminal to be commissioned on Feb. 9
  • With 40.16 m tonnes handled, Vizag Port well on way to achieve its target - Ore Handling Complex performance at new peak
  • Forbes Logistics Services handles mega-sized cargo at Chennai Port
  • Centre gives green signal for Coimbatore industrial cluster project
  • Successful route for PSUs sell-off outlined
  • Industry cool to stamp duty cut
  • DFCEC route norms eased
  • Make use of expanded MAI scheme, govt tells engineering goods exporters
  • AIAI welcomes steps to increase credit to SMEs
  • Apparel exporters expected more from Interim Budget: CIAe
  • SSI sector welcomes move for increased credit
  • A significant development: M. P. Pinto

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
  • US West Coast: Markets quiet amid improved supply
  • DOE confirms big US crude build, large product draws
    The fall in oil prices deepened today after the US Department of Energy (DOE) released its weekly oil inventory data, confirming a huge crude build reported by the American Petroleum Institute (API) earlier. The bearish effect on the market could be counterbalanced by the fact that the DOE report was a lot more bullish on products.
  • Crude begins descent on bearish API report, DOE delayed
    Weekly US inventory data from the US Department of Energy (DOE) have been delayed until 1 p.m. EST (6 p.m. GMT) today, leaving the market to respond to the weekly American Petroleum Institute data (API) first. The two sets of data are normally published simultaneously.
  • Korean demand suppressed by expensive product
    South East Asian markets have, so far, enjoyed a unpredictable pattern this week, with crude's leap on Monday not being tracked by any change in cargo values in the region until Singapore reopened after the Hari Raya Raji holiday on Tuesday.
  • Piraeus numbers track crude bulls
  • New Saudi posted prices, Red Sea ports still tight
  • New import rules baffle fuel oil cargo traders
    China's new oil product import rules have been labelled vague and overly stringent, preventing smooth trading and causing delays in in fuel oil cargo supplies, sources in the industry alleged today.
  • Rotterdam firms despite crude losses

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
  • Quintiq for English Welsh & Scottish Railway
  • Protests against new Serbian customs law
  • Canadian Freightways sale is completed
  • ERS drops Railion/Trenitalia in favour of SBB and FNC
  • Atlas Air files for bankruptcy
  • New rubber-tyred gantries for Rouen
  • Georg Janssen to head Chemion's new customer management division

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
  • Major Stena Bulk advance in Russia
    Stena Bulk and the Russian logistics company Progetra S.A has signed a 10 year employment contract worth SEK 3 billion ...
  • Shipping executives lobby Norwegian government
    Reduced wealth tax and a more predictable shipping policy are key areas in the intense lobbying ahead of the White ...
  • Hanseatic Shipping eyes Scandinavia
    One of the pioneers in shipmanagement, Hanseatic Shipping Company increases its presence in the Nordic market. The company will be ...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
  • USCG reports 90% compliance with MTSA security plan filing
    Notices of violation going out to others

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
  • President calls for 2005 funding for Columbia Channel project
  • Boeing nets freighter purchase from Nippon Cargo Airlines
  • Seattle Coast Guard Auxiliary offers series of boating classes
  • DOT will use transport numbers as monthly economic indicator
  • TSA expanding gun program to cargo aircraft flight crews

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Revolution in ship safety is on the way says Salerno
    A PROCESS regarded as "a revolution in making ships safer and more robust" is now well advanced, according to Ugo Salerno, chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies.
  • J Lauritzen makes product tanker comeback
    COPENHAGEN-based shipowner J Lauritzen announced its return after a decade's absence to the product tanker market yesterday, with the takeover of Danish sector specialist Quantum Tankers and a charter deal on two newbuilds.
  • Environmental groups join forces in bid to scupper UK terminal overload
    ENVIRONMENTALISTS have joined forces in a last ditch effort to prevent the UK being swamped with excess container terminal capacity.
  • P&O Nedlloyd reshuffle gets Green light
    P&O Nedlloyd's new chief executive has given a vote of confidence to the company's senior staff in a management reshuffle designed to streamline decision-making, writes Janet Porter.
  • Festival has fingers crossed over talks to end crisis
    FESTIVAL Cruises hoped yesterday to announce a resumption of its activities at the end of the afternoon today, writes Andrew Spurrier in Paris.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
  • New York unveils $250M cruise plans
    NEW York City has unveiled an ambitious $250M expansion plan to create a new three-berth mega-cruise terminal on the West Side of Manhattan, plus a two-berth facility to homeport Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 in Brooklyn
  • Tacoma plans massive expansion
    THE Port of Tacoma, Washington, plans to spend more than $200M to build what would be the largest terminal north of Los Angeles, to serve Evergreen America
  • Giant 2 heading for Pride salvage
    SMIT Salvage pontoon Giant 2 is scheduled to arrive at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven tonight to help in the salving of NCL's partially submerged Pride of America
  • Mad cow threat hits Cuba livestock
    LIVESTOCK shipments to Cuba have had to be postponed because of the threat of 'mad cow' disease in the US
  • Kingston cuts labour fees on boxes
    LABOUR fees charged on cargo passing through the port of Kingston, Jamaica have been reduced for the second time in recent months
  • Bird flu boosts Brazilian exports
    EXPORTS of Brazilian chicken to Asia are set to grow by 17% this year because of the 'bird flu' virus that has hit Asia
  • WWF urges IMO ballast agreement
  • Hit and run claimed six lives
  • Owners drawn to Jordan's flag
  • Delphin continues German cruising
  • India welcomes tonnage tax news
  • Greek ferries: EU gives notice
  • Euro cruise shrugs off 9/11
  • Maximus wins fresh Countess bid
  • Meat shipments slashed
  • Buoyant market boosts derivatives

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
  • CG fines security plan non-filers
    Coast Guard to levy $10,000 fines against port facilities, vessels that had not filed security plans.
  • Global airfreight up in '04: Lufthansa
    Carrier expects worldwide market to grow in 2004, ending three years of dips and stagnation.
  • TSA to arm cargo pilots
  • Earnings rise for Pacer International
  • KLM cargo outpaces passenger traffic
  • FedEx launches temperature-sensitive validation
  • Crowley names Puerto Rico/Caribbean VPs
  • Indonesia eyes new customs charges
  • CNF chairman Moffitt retires
  • Hamburg Sud names Australia sales exec
  • LanChile new U.S. agent for Brazil carrier

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
  • Battle brewing over US transportation funding
    A battle is brewing over the most important piece of transportation legislation to face the US Congress in years, with the president's administration threatening to veto any budget over US$256billion.
  • Green lobby attack UK Government's market-led approach to port policy
    Eight environmental groups were supported by key industry figures in a stinging attack today on the UK Government for its lack of strategic port planning.
  • Spanish traffic threatened with stoppage over dispute at Port of Gijón
    The whole of Spain is facing a week's port-strike over labour issues in the Port of Gijón called by the majority port union Coordinadora, starting February 16.
  • Charterers face 'hammer-time' (Can't Fix This)
  • S.Korea's imports of beef and chicken sharply reduced
  • Automated notice reporting glitches as well as cargo to US authorities
  • Santos Port consolidates as main container port in Latin America
  • New rail container line between Graz and Duisburg
  • India soon to introduce tonnage tax

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
  • Bulkers move into uncharted waters
    But broker Howe Robinson says history dictates a fall this year.
  • MISC time-charters Knightsbridge VLCC
    Frontline stiches up deal for one of five former Shell bareboated tankers.
  • Owners lines up for Nigerian ports
    Port authority offering concessions to international and domestic shipping companies.
  • J Lauritzen makes product tanker play
    Danish owner snaps up newbuildings, Quantum Tankers, and Anders Mortensen.
  • Numbers up at TFDS
    Norwegian ferry owner increased passenger figures and revenues in 2003.
  • Shipbrokers warned over competition law
    Changes to EU legislation puts emphasis on brokers to avoid playing middleman in owners' cartels.
  • FastShip takes small step forward
    Long-delayed super-fast transatlantic boxship project secures funding for Philadelphia terminal.
  • Hyundai sails into profit
    Korean yard finally sheds burden of its loss-making holdings in group companies.
  • Irish register adds Norwegian chemical tanker
    Ambitious flag follows up Italian coup with another foreign transfer.
  • Izar offering in for more LNG ships
    Spanish yard delivers third LNG newbuilding ahead of schedule.
  • SKL ties up with coal barge player
    Singapore's Sembawang Kimtrans increases Indonesian coal shipment ties with joint venture.
  • Taiheiyo hitting target
    Japanese VLCC and bulker owner on course to match profit forecast after steady nine months.
  • Mitsubishi output up in 2003
    Japanese shipbuilder's three shipyards completed 30% more newbuildings last year than in 2002.
  • Gas shipping to benefit from Iraq woes
    With Iraq's LPG system in disarray shipping is set to benefit says Poten & Partners.
  • Singapore Straits sees double pirate attack
    Violent incidents occur within hours of each other as pirates hit boxship and bulker.
  • Thoresen Thai makes it 40
    Another week, another ship as expanding Thai dry cargo player takes its fleet to forty ships.
  • Mitropoulos Aussie bound
    New IMO chief is heading down under to headline top ship security conference.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
  • Maersk Sealand leaves U.S./Caribbean agreement
  • Rickmers adds U.K. calls to round-the-world service
  • GAC, Ultramar ship agencies cooperate
  • "K" Line opens an office in Beijing
  • Management reshuffle at Crowley Liner Services division
  • Crowley names Sweeney VP of Far East operations
  • Lufthansa, DHL tighten joint network
  • Lufthansa: 2004 shapes up as good year for air freight
  • U.S. cargo pilots can request firearm privileges
  • Bush administration remains firm on transportation spending plan
  • $2.5 billion requested for Millennium Challenge Account in FY 2005
  • Bush wants tougher agriculture, food security measures
  • Conference to rebuild Liberia held at UN headquarters
  • Phillips-Van Heusen selects GT Nexus' hosted software
  • U.S. ports seek $400 million annually in federal port grants
  • APM Terminals joins U.S. security group
  • Suez Canal terminal picks GTS support software

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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