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May 5, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Jaya to build small tankers in China
    SINGAPORE shipbuilder and offshore marine support group Jaya Holdings plans to build small tankers in China to tap the demand surge for modern, double-hulled tonnage.
  • PIL places order for its first panamax vessels
    SINGAPORE's Pacific International Lines is venturing into the 'panamax' world with an order for its first 4,250 TEU box ships from China's Dalian New Shipbuilding Industries.
  • China Shipping forecast to double its profit
    CHINA Shipping Container Lines Co, which is planning a US$2 billion initial share sale, China's biggest this year, may more than double its profit in 2004 after it expanded capacity, according to the share sale's arrangers.
  • Fasa event
    THE Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations has clarified that the cocktail reception-cum-dinner to be held later this month in conjunction with the 13th Asian Shipowner's Forum will be hosted by Fasa, with President S R Nathan and Mrs Nathan as guests of honour.
  • EU registers now hold 24% of tankers
    ALMOST a quarter of the world's tanker fleet will carry the flag of a European Union nation after 10 new members were added on May 1, London-based shipbroker EA Gibson said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France completes 784m euro purchase of KLM
    AIR France SA bought KLM Royal Dutch Airlines NV, creating an airline group that will be the world's largest as measured by revenue and the third-biggest by passenger traffic.
  • Qantas, Air NZ likely to forge alliance: minister
  • Delta to recall laid-off pilots as traffic rises
  • NZ airports may have to pay for security improvement
  • Thai AirAsia posts operating profit
  • Boeing hires ethics watchdog: report
Strait Talk
  • Sorting out the devil in the ISPS Code detail
    IT is one thing to pass legislation, national or international, but it can be quite another to put it into practice effectively.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Jaya to build small tankers in China
    SINGAPORE shipbuilder and offshore marine support group Jaya Holdings plans to build small tankers in China to tap the demand surge for modern, double-hulled tonnage.
  • PIL places order for its first panamax vessels
    SINGAPORE's Pacific International Lines is venturing into the 'panamax' world with an order for its first 4,250 TEU box ships from China's Dalian New Shipbuilding Industries.
  • China Shipping forecast to double its profit
    CHINA Shipping Container Lines Co, which is planning a US$2 billion initial share sale, China's biggest this year, may more than double its profit in 2004 after it expanded capacity, according to the share sale's arrangers.
  • Fasa event
    THE Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations has clarified that the cocktail reception-cum-dinner to be held later this month in conjunction with the 13th Asian Shipowner's Forum will be hosted by Fasa, with President S R Nathan and Mrs Nathan as guests of honour.
  • EU registers now hold 24% of tankers
    ALMOST a quarter of the world's tanker fleet will carry the flag of a European Union nation after 10 new members were added on May 1, London-based shipbroker EA Gibson said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France completes 784m euro purchase of KLM
    AIR France SA bought KLM Royal Dutch Airlines NV, creating an airline group that will be the world's largest as measured by revenue and the third-biggest by passenger traffic.
  • Qantas, Air NZ likely to forge alliance: minister
  • Delta to recall laid-off pilots as traffic rises
  • NZ airports may have to pay for security improvement
  • Thai AirAsia posts operating profit
  • Boeing hires ethics watchdog: report
Strait Talk
  • Sorting out the devil in the ISPS Code detail
    IT is one thing to pass legislation, national or international, but it can be quite another to put it into practice effectively.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Jaya to build small tankers in China
    SINGAPORE shipbuilder and offshore marine support group Jaya Holdings plans to build small tankers in China to tap the demand surge for modern, double-hulled tonnage.
  • PIL places order for its first panamax vessels
    SINGAPORE's Pacific International Lines is venturing into the 'panamax' world with an order for its first 4,250 TEU box ships from China's Dalian New Shipbuilding Industries.
  • China Shipping forecast to double its profit
    CHINA Shipping Container Lines Co, which is planning a US$2 billion initial share sale, China's biggest this year, may more than double its profit in 2004 after it expanded capacity, according to the share sale's arrangers.
  • Fasa event
    THE Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations has clarified that the cocktail reception-cum-dinner to be held later this month in conjunction with the 13th Asian Shipowner's Forum will be hosted by Fasa, with President S R Nathan and Mrs Nathan as guests of honour.
  • EU registers now hold 24% of tankers
    ALMOST a quarter of the world's tanker fleet will carry the flag of a European Union nation after 10 new members were added on May 1, London-based shipbroker EA Gibson said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air France completes 784m euro purchase of KLM
    AIR France SA bought KLM Royal Dutch Airlines NV, creating an airline group that will be the world's largest as measured by revenue and the third-biggest by passenger traffic.
  • Qantas, Air NZ likely to forge alliance: minister
  • Delta to recall laid-off pilots as traffic rises
  • NZ airports may have to pay for security improvement
  • Thai AirAsia posts operating profit
  • Boeing hires ethics watchdog: report
Strait Talk
  • Sorting out the devil in the ISPS Code detail
    IT is one thing to pass legislation, national or international, but it can be quite another to put it into practice effectively.

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping looks to raise US$2B from IPO
  • China unveils new transportation investment provisions
  • CP Ships reports Q1 rise in volume
  • SembCorp reports 37pc rise in Q1 net profit
  • P&O New Zealand HQ to remain in Wellington
  • LA port terminal resumes operation after container blast
  • Global cargo traffic increases by 10pc in Q1
  • New radar enhances HK's air traffic control system
  • S Korean Red cross makes first inter-Korean cargo flight into the North

Exim Indiaweb site
  • OSL Shipping opens own premises near Mulund CFS - Oyster moves another step ahead...
  • MoS drafts new land policy for MbPT, KoPT
  • Maersk Sealand reaffirms commitment to providing top quality services to ex-im trade in Kandla
  • I-T waiver sought for IT export profits
  • India, China to confer on customs cooperation soon
  • EU's fancy for Indian leather boosts exports
  • Panel listing snags to India, Bangla trade boost
  • 'Freak' explosion at Port of Los Angeles raises security concerns
  • VCT aiming at over 60,000 TEUs throughput in 2004-05
  • Freight rate fever cools as China lets up on industrialisation
  • UK's Heathrow Airport to implement new baggage weight limit from June 1
  • Karnataka move to develop SEZ at Hassan
  • Gateway Distriparks takes over CWC's ICD at Garhi-Harsaru in Gurgaon
  • India to get $ 3-4 bn World Bank aid for core sector
  • Govt looking into EOUs' plea for CST waiver
  • ASF meet in Singapore may prove to be turning point for Asian shipowners
  • MMTG Act changes under study
  • Bangalore firm introduces online fleet-tracking system
  • Export Import Workshop's 15th batch to begin from May 15
  • Fieo welcomes enlarged EU-25
  • Textile quotas will end in 2004, stresses WTO official

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 4, 2004
  • Prices continue firm in Uruguay
  • Sinking looms as salvage operation delayed
    Recovery of 1,900 mt of bunker fuel aboard damaged bulk carrier delayed as salvors await support vessel.
  • Local player introduces fuel oil supply at Varna
    Swift Sea Service (Swift) has become the first Bulgarian bunker supplier to offer supply of 180 cst fuel oil, and lower visocsities, at the Bulgarian port of Varna.
  • Players expect Fujairah rise will boost demand
  • Chinese holiday and high numbers depressing Hong Kong demand
    Despite the possibility of near term oversupply in Hong Kong, bunker prices continued to rise today - and most players blamed firm prices for suppressing enquiries.
  • Brent crude hits 13-year high in post-weekend catch-up
    Gains driven by the weekend's attack at a petrochemical plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, raised fears of further attacks on oil installations in the world's biggest oil producer.
  • Yanbu handling at near capacity after attack
    Bunker supplies not impacted by weekend assualt near giant Red Sea refinery as fears grow of similar targets.
  • Bitumen demand triggers IFO180 shortfall in Sydney
    Caltex refinery to focus on higher premium bitumen market, cutting residual product avails.
  • Rotterdam follows crude higher

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 4, 2004
  • TLS 2004 - An international transport and logistics exhibition for Central & Eastern Europe
  • OT Africa Line launches French version of its website
  • EU guidelines on tunnel safety adopted
  • UTi Worldwide with solid gains in 2003 revenue and profit
  • French association Snug joins the TLF
  • Air France offers the fastest track to Vietnam
  • "Jumbo Javelin" - commercial maiden trip
  • Hutchinson becomes General Manager of Menzies' joint venture in China

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 4, 2004
  • DNV warns market changes will impact LNG carriers
  • CP signals better Q1 figures
  • Antarctic supply ship to take off Cape Africa's bunkers
  • EMMF enters Guatemala market

Marine Logweb site
MAY 4, 2004
  • Purple Heart for Coast Guardsman
    First Coast Guard recipient since Viet Nam
  • Canada moves to boost offshore activity
    Five year moratorium on MODU import duty
  • Schat -Harding teams with Unitor
    Boosts cruise industry after sales capabilities in Miami-Fort Lauderdale
  • Wärtsilä and Transocean sign condition based maintenance agreement
    Covers two drillships and a semi
  • New York Water Taxi orders two cats
    Scheduled for delivery from Gladding Hearn in 2005

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • US pledges fresh security crackdown on shipping to Iraq
    COMMERCIAL shipping companies face further tightening of existing security restrictions as the instability in Iraq continues and the threat of jihadist terrorism remains a global threat.
  • Container owners launch association
    A NEW industry association to represent the interests of owners of freight containers is being set up.
  • Backers of failed dotcom venture sue PSA and P&O arms for $10m
    A GROUP of Singapore businessmen behind a failed shipping dot- com venture are suing their former partners PSA International and P&O Ports Australia for at least S$17m (US$10m).
  • Crystal cancels Gibraltar call after Spanish boycott threat
    CRYSTAL Cruises cancelled a call to Gibraltar on Monday after it was told that its ship, Crystal Symphony, would be denied entry into the Spanish port of Barcelona if it called at the British colony.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 4, 2004
  • UK irate over Barcelona cruise move
    SPAIN'S refusal to allow Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Dream into the port of Barcelona after it sailed from Gibraltar on 28 April has provoked an irate response from the UK government
  • NCL seeks to place $450M in debt
    NORWEGIAN Cruise Line is in the midst of a road show calling on US institutional buyers, seeking to place $350M-$450M in debt
  • Disney to test California market
    DISNEY Cruise Line has spurred speculation that it is poised for a newbuilding order by repositioning the Disney Magic to California for 2005
  • RCCL bounces back in Oslo
    SHARES in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, the world's second largest cruise shipping group, joined a broad rise in shipping stocks in Oslo today
  • Chinese killed in Gwadar bomb
    THREE Chinese engineers working on port construction at Gwadar, Pakistan were killed and 12 other persons were seriously injured in a car bomb attack yesterday
  • Costa upgrades S American cruises
    COSTA is to boost its presence in South America by replacing the 1,000-passenger Allegra with the 2,350-passenger Victoria
  • Brasilia hails role of Santos
  • Have your say!
  • Asian owners need unified voice
  • Holed Cape Africa awaits support
  • Terrorists kill six in Yanbu
  • California truck strike over

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 4, 2004
  • Oakland port hit by new truck protest
    Drivers protesting fuel prices choke container traffic, pelt working trucks with rocks.
  • Hamburg Süd revenue struggles in 2003 despite higher container volume
    Container shipping results below expectations as overall results fall short of previous year.
  • Long Beach port board opposes air bill
  • WTO won't meet year-end accord deadline, Lamy says
  • Air France gets KLM stock deal
  • Hanjin Shipping's net triples
  • Hamburg Süd raises Pacific Islands rates, shifts Long Beach call
  • CP Ships anoints Halliwell as CEO
  • Reject longshore pact, urge ILA dissidents
  • Hong Kong seizes U.S.-bound weapons
  • Maersk Sealand adds Brazil calls

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 4, 2004
  • Pacific rate rises fall well short of expectations says NYK Line
    NYK Line's newly appointed president, Koji Miyahara revealed today that the company only achieved around half the rate increases it had hoped for on the Pacific trades.
  • eLogicity shareholders sue PSA and P&O Australia Ports
    PSA International and P&O Australia Ports are being sued for at least S$17 (US$9.97) million by their partners in eLogicity, a failed electronic container seal subsidiary mothballed in May 2002.
  • Sinokor ship damaged in collision off Qingdao
  • Way open for new Brenner rail tunnel
  • Hamburg Sud looks to build on modest 2003 gains
  • Truckers strike fizzles out but core dispute remains
  • China's tightening of fiscal policy will not affect box shipping say Korean lines
  • KMTC deploys second new vessel on KMS

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 4, 2004
  • It's Spring, he's sprung
    Odfjell executive Nilsen becomes first shipping man jailed in price-fixing scam to gain his freedom.
  • Attransco out?
    One of the oldest names in the US flag appears out of the business after selling two Jones Act tankers to OSG for around $20m each.
  • Bank of China bullish on shipping
    Analyst Michael Chen expects bulk boom to continue but is becoming more cautious about liner prospects.
  • Fears rise for stricken capesize
    Salvors hoping U-Ming bulker's bulkheads will hold long enough for oil transfer.
  • Bergesen and NYK ink LNG ships
    Nigeria LNG confirms charter deals ahead of train go ahead as yard prices rise.
  • Hamburg Sud sees bright future
    But containership company's vision starts to get more blurry after 2005.
  • Reshuffle for Polish owner
    Duty-free changes after EU accession mean moves for Zegluga Pomorska's ferries.
  • Vroon makes more bulk moves
    Dutch owner follows capture of German handymax with two more acquisitions.
  • Pan United makes strong start
    Recently demerged Singapore shipbuilder and ship repairer posts sparkling first quarter results.
  • Cash granted for Iran LNG ships
    Iranian yard inches forwards towards LNG shipbuilding dream with presidential handout.
  • CP Ships bullish on first quarter
    London-based boxship giant expects to defy traditional season downturn to post strong growth.
  • Shahi on a roll
    Indian tanker and boxship owner boosts annual profits as shares continue to rise.
  • Humpuss in a rumpus
    Shares in Indonesian shipowner suspended in Jakarta over month-long surge in stock price.
  • Porta Holding fights on
    Former managers of Polish Szczecin yard try to overturn two-year-old bankruptcy decision.
  • Platinum sees first funds
    Bangpakong Terminal Co raises $2m towards acquisitions for containership joint venture.
  • Aker confirms $36m deal
    Norwegian and Romanian yards join forces to build stainless steel chemical carrier.
  • Scrap levels on par with 2003
    China struggles to compete as vessel destined for its breakers is resold into Bangladesh.
  • Zim linked to bond issue
    Privatised Israeli container line eyes fundraising drive to buy ships.
  • Green light for Lasco tankers
    Eight-ship newbuilding deal at Croatia's 3 Maj comes into effect after receipt of bank guarantee.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2004
  • Hamburg Sud reports poor liner results
  • CP Ships to start year with better first quarter
  • Box carriers, lessors set up container association
  • Maersk Sealand adds Sepetiba to U.S./Brazil services
  • Alaska Railroad starts new service for gravel shipper
  • Zoellick: formal U.S./Australia FTA signing set for May 18
  • GAO finds underused TRIA needs fine-tuning
  • Baltimore ILA local goes to ro/ro rodeo

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 4, 2004
  • NIS must open for coastal vessels
    Over 200 Norwegian controlled vessels - now engaged in coastal traffic, but under foreign flag - could reflag to Norwegian International Register ...
  • Tallink prepares for life without state aid
    Tallink are, according to the Estonian news agency BNS, looking for alternatives after the announcement from the Estonian ministry of ...
  • Five countries in seven days with Smyril Line
    The Faroe ferry company Smyril Line will this summer introduce "5-countries-in-7-days" cruises with its new cruise ...

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