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February 11, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang, Tg Pelepas to absorb security costs
    MALAYSIA's biggest ports plan to absorb added security costs to avoid levying a surcharge on shipping line customers.
  • Lloyd Werft files for bankruptcy protection
    GERMAN shipyard Lloyd Werft has filed for bankruptcy protection in Bremerhaven, saying Malaysian Star Cruises subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line owes it money.
  • PSA off to a strong start this year
    PSA Corporation's Singapore container volumes grew 14 per cent in January, and its overseas terminals delivered 29 per cent higher throughput when compared with January 2003.
  • Tianjin port to get 16b yuan upgrading
    CHINA's northeastern port of Tianjin will get a 16 billion yuan upgrade in line with the provincial government's ambitions to propel the port into the top 10 league table.
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA bets on new planes, better service to fly high
    SINGAPORE Airlines, the world's second-biggest carrier by market value, is betting on new planes, more traffic rights and better service to counter competition from no-frills start-ups and rivals like Emirates, which is spending as much as US$26 billion on expansion.
  • Air China hits out at US visa, export curbs
  • China Southern flies more passengers
  • Colombo may sell SriLankan Airlines' shares as profits rise
  • Thai airport agency to sell 30% stake in IPO
  • KLM slashes fares
Strait Talk
  • Fighting port state control corruption
    IN theory, the principal enforcer of international shipping regulations ought to be the flag state.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    LOGISTICS major TNT has appointed 25-year industry veteran Edward Lau as Singapore managing director.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang, Tg Pelepas to absorb security costs
    MALAYSIA's biggest ports plan to absorb added security costs to avoid levying a surcharge on shipping line customers.
  • Lloyd Werft files for bankruptcy protection
    GERMAN shipyard Lloyd Werft has filed for bankruptcy protection in Bremerhaven, saying Malaysian Star Cruises subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line owes it money.
  • PSA off to a strong start this year
    PSA Corporation's Singapore container volumes grew 14 per cent in January, and its overseas terminals delivered 29 per cent higher throughput when compared with January 2003.
  • Tianjin port to get 16b yuan upgrading
    CHINA's northeastern port of Tianjin will get a 16 billion yuan upgrade in line with the provincial government's ambitions to propel the port into the top 10 league table.
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA bets on new planes, better service to fly high
    SINGAPORE Airlines, the world's second-biggest carrier by market value, is betting on new planes, more traffic rights and better service to counter competition from no-frills start-ups and rivals like Emirates, which is spending as much as US$26 billion on expansion.
  • Air China hits out at US visa, export curbs
  • China Southern flies more passengers
  • Colombo may sell SriLankan Airlines' shares as profits rise
  • Thai airport agency to sell 30% stake in IPO
  • KLM slashes fares
Strait Talk
  • Fighting port state control corruption
    IN theory, the principal enforcer of international shipping regulations ought to be the flag state.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    LOGISTICS major TNT has appointed 25-year industry veteran Edward Lau as Singapore managing director.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang, Tg Pelepas to absorb security costs
    MALAYSIA's biggest ports plan to absorb added security costs to avoid levying a surcharge on shipping line customers.
  • Lloyd Werft files for bankruptcy protection
    GERMAN shipyard Lloyd Werft has filed for bankruptcy protection in Bremerhaven, saying Malaysian Star Cruises subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line owes it money.
  • PSA off to a strong start this year
    PSA Corporation's Singapore container volumes grew 14 per cent in January, and its overseas terminals delivered 29 per cent higher throughput when compared with January 2003.
  • Tianjin port to get 16b yuan upgrading
    CHINA's northeastern port of Tianjin will get a 16 billion yuan upgrade in line with the provincial government's ambitions to propel the port into the top 10 league table.
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA bets on new planes, better service to fly high
    SINGAPORE Airlines, the world's second-biggest carrier by market value, is betting on new planes, more traffic rights and better service to counter competition from no-frills start-ups and rivals like Emirates, which is spending as much as US$26 billion on expansion.
  • Air China hits out at US visa, export curbs
  • China Southern flies more passengers
  • Colombo may sell SriLankan Airlines' shares as profits rise
  • Thai airport agency to sell 30% stake in IPO
  • KLM slashes fares
Strait Talk
  • Fighting port state control corruption
    IN theory, the principal enforcer of international shipping regulations ought to be the flag state.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    LOGISTICS major TNT has appointed 25-year industry veteran Edward Lau as Singapore managing director.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang, Tg Pelepas to absorb security costs
    MALAYSIA's biggest ports plan to absorb added security costs to avoid levying a surcharge on shipping line customers.
  • Lloyd Werft files for bankruptcy protection
    GERMAN shipyard Lloyd Werft has filed for bankruptcy protection in Bremerhaven, saying Malaysian Star Cruises subsidiary Norwegian Cruise Line owes it money.
  • PSA off to a strong start this year
    PSA Corporation's Singapore container volumes grew 14 per cent in January, and its overseas terminals delivered 29 per cent higher throughput when compared with January 2003.
  • Tianjin port to get 16b yuan upgrading
    CHINA's northeastern port of Tianjin will get a 16 billion yuan upgrade in line with the provincial government's ambitions to propel the port into the top 10 league table.
Air and Land Transport
  • SIA bets on new planes, better service to fly high
    SINGAPORE Airlines, the world's second-biggest carrier by market value, is betting on new planes, more traffic rights and better service to counter competition from no-frills start-ups and rivals like Emirates, which is spending as much as US$26 billion on expansion.
  • Air China hits out at US visa, export curbs
  • China Southern flies more passengers
  • Colombo may sell SriLankan Airlines' shares as profits rise
  • Thai airport agency to sell 30% stake in IPO
  • KLM slashes fares
Strait Talk
  • Fighting port state control corruption
    IN theory, the principal enforcer of international shipping regulations ought to be the flag state.
Bulletin Board
  • Bulletin Board
    LOGISTICS major TNT has appointed 25-year industry veteran Edward Lau as Singapore managing director.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen on track to achieve record container throughput in 2004
  • HK US chamber to assess changes in post-WTO China
  • Railway to strengthen China, Russia, N Korea border trade
  • Norasia, CSCL launch joint Asia-US service
  • China posts double-digit growth in foreign trade
  • Ecu-Trans relaunches service to Scotland
  • Sri Lankan airport back to normal following crash
  • JAL Group posts US$35m net profit in Q3
  • DHL opens new Asia Pacific regional office in Singapore

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Guidelines for in-chartering of foreign flag ships relaxed
  • Pigs, poultry & turkey imports banned
  • India, Tunisia sign MoU for JVs in telecom, IT sectors
  • Barter deal with China mooted to lessen high coke price impact
  • Flower exporters scent a blooming market in S-E Asia
  • MSP not mandatory for foodgrain exporters, clarifies official
  • Paradip Port betters own monthly handling record
  • New Mangalore Port exceeds 2002-03 traffic within 10 months of 2003-04
  • Govt may let 3 southern ports lower vessel-related charges by 70-75 pc
  • Steel industry gearing up to meet rising global demand
  • Service tax collections may rise by 100 pc
  • More FDI from US likely
  • DEPB rates lowered
  • Ram Naik dedicates first LNG terminal at Dahej to the nation
  • GDP growth will touch 8.1 pc in 2003-04: CSO
  • CII projects it at 7.8 pc
  • AIAI, YES to meet US team today
  • Hearing on SCI sell-off adjourned

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
  • Panama prices firm to widen Gulf Coast differential
  • New OPEC surprise sends oil prices higher
    OPEC took the market by surprise again today by going one step further than recommendations from OPEC's Ministerial Monitoring Committee. The cartel preemptively decided not only to impose an immediate end to quota-busting, but also to cut the current output ceiling by 1 million bpd from April 1.
  • Shell Trading to 'vigourously defend' against Chemoil claim
    Shell Trading (US) Company (STUSCO) today labelled the issue of a United States Federal law suit from bunker supplier Chemoil Corporation yesterday as 'unfounded', adding that it would 'vigourously defend against the claim'.
  • BIMCO standard contract a turn-off for suppliers
    The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) today admitted that response to the second BIMCO Standard Fuel Contract among bunker suppliers has been sluggish.
  • Fujairah's avails unlikely to recover with mid February resupply
    Falling fuel oil numbers run contrary to the avails situation in the port, which remained very tight for the majority of players this afternoon.
  • Supply improves with weather in soft Suez
    Supply capabilities in the Suez Canal seem to have improved this week after adverse weather conditions last week led to problems with deliveries.
  • Hong Kong and Taiwan do well with competitive levels
    Tight avails and bunker restrictions for deliveries in many Chinese mainland ports are driving buyers to find other ports to bunker in, and Hong Kong is readily available to take advantage of tight supplies elsewhere.
  • Houston market remains disrupted by cargo hold-up
    Bunker suppliers in Houston continued to suffer from lack of product today after some cargo supply barges were reported to be stranded in severe weather yesterday.
  • OPEC recommended to cut cheating, not quotas
    Ministers for the 10 OPEC countries bound by oil production quotas went into their formal meeting in Algiers at 11:00 GMT today with recommendations from OPEC's Ministerial Monitoring Committee to keep current output quotas unchanged, but to rein in quota cheating.
  • Rotterdam firm, prompt barges tight

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
  • The International Transport Journal at the SITL in Paris
  • Stratos for smaller maritime vessels
  • Record investment in Spain's transport infrastructure
  • Frans Maas opens new location in Belgrade (Serbia)
  • Novocargo's new Spain/Ukraine service
  • Baghdad International Airport coming soon
  • Construction work starts on Berth 1 at Eurogate in Hamburg
  • Management change at Hamburg S'd Australia

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
  • Intertanko and Paris MoU call for global PSC appeals
  • Mitropoulos calls for balanced approach
  • Anti-trust case hits Odfjell's result
  • Wilhelmsen's "good results"
  • Chemical shipping "resurgent" but Marpol revision poses questions
  • New study of London's shipping sector
  • Maritrans nearly doubles profit

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
  • Maritrans has "design issues" with barge rebuilds
    Structural enhancements needed
  • Record year for MAN B&W Augsburg
    680,000 kW of medium speed, large bore marine diesels ordered for Augsburg production

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Sterling fires off ferry protest to de Palacio over 'unfair' subsidies
    P&O chairman Lord Sterling has protested to the European Commission about its failure to respond to its complaints about subsidies paid to competitors in the English Channel.
  • Brussels puts finishing touches to probe into port aid
    BRUSSELS is fine-tuning a probe into the funding of 25 major ports in the European Union, with a percentage placed on an "active dossier" for further investigation into possible breaches of rules on state aid.
  • Restis ready for handymax spree at Chinese yards
    GREECE'S Restis group has signaled its intention to build as many as 24 handymax bulk carriers in Chinese provincial shipyards in the next few years.
  • Oil prices to soar as Opec agrees output cut
    OIL prices are set to soar as production levels decrease in the second quarter of this year after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed to another output cut in less than six months.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
  • Pride salvage goes ahead: Smit
    SMIT Salvage has confirmed that work to refloat the Pride of America and pump water from its lower decks will not be affected by Lloyd Werft's decision to file for insolvency, as costs are being covered by insurers
  • Tropical maintains solid growth
    CARIBBEAN container specialist Tropical Shipping has posted a modest improvement in operating income for the fourth quarter of 2003 and for the year as a whole
  • Chennai brought to standstill
    CONTAINER handling at Chennai container terminal was brought to a standstill today after truck operators went ahead with a threatened indefinite strike
  • Have your say!
    What should the hard-pressed English Channel ferry operators do now? Will they ever be allowed to compete fairly? Have your say!
  • La Coruña starts dumping claim
    LA Coruña port authority has launched a €29.4M ($37.7M) claim against a ship arrested for emptying its tanks; the captain says he was dumping cattle dung
  • India opens first LNG terminal
    INDIA'S first liquefied natural gas terminal was opened yesterday at Dahej in Gujarat: it will import one- third of the country's LNG needs
  • Eilat privatisation in discussion
  • Philippines acts on old ships
  • Inui Steam rides Handy rate hike
  • Itaqui wins strategic backing
  • Car carriers drive Wilhelmsen ahead
  • London insurers see claims falling
  • Naha eyes Dubai partnership
  • Korea, Israel to sign maritime pact

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
  • New highs for box charter rates
    Rates continue to climb as carriers compete for a dwindling supply of tonnage to handle increasingly greater volume on most liner trunk routes.
  • HK, China pressed on logistics plans
    Shippers press authorities to coordinate logistics in the Pearl River Delta manufacturing center.
  • International sales lift EGL earnings
  • Astar asks DOT to toss latest challenge
  • Ross named manager of new media for Commonwealth Business Media
  • Management Dynamics offers tariff publisher for NVOs
  • Hamburg Süd, Jacksonville sign new agreement
  • DHL hits Changi handling costs: Report
  • P&O Ports appoints Bond container marketing manager
  • CMA CGM launches Russia-Korea feeder
  • Seabulk to purchase product tankers
  • Israel offers workers ownership in port

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
  • UK Strategic Rail Authority: grants will not make rail 'artificially more competitive'
    The UK's Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) has announced '22million (US$40.87million) in rail-freight grants, promising that the scheme will make rail more competitive, but will not be a subsidy.
  • IADA restoration a last chance for intra-Asian carriers?
    The Intra-Asia Discussion Agreement (IADA) member-lines have announced details of 2004's rate-restorations, hoping this time to improve 'unviable' returns, but long-haul carriers may prove a stumbling-block.
  • Estonia's TECO ups frequency on Rotterdam-Helsinki route
  • Unions defer Cochin strike
  • Norasia and CSCL launch Pacific service
  • Japan-China container traffic hits record high

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
  • STX eyes relocation in China
    Korean yard wants to expand - and on more user-friendly turf.
  • Immigrants "rescued" by tanker off Canary Islands
    But did 200 Africans actually pay for their passage on ship, despite captain's claim of heroism?
  • Divers bring in three more Rocknes victims
    Hull search continues for bodies of last two missing crew from capsized Jebsen bulker.
  • Volgaflot takes bond route again
    Russian owner plans second issue in two years to modernise fleet.
  • Golar LNG ship held by port state control
    Paris MOU inspectors slap detentions on 118 ships in December.
  • Odfjell profit axed by US settlement costs
    Norwegian owner warns that legal fees on other US actions may hit finances.
  • WG&A wins approval for name change
    Securities regulator clears rebranding of Philippine ferry owner.
  • SCI privatisation hearing adjourned
    Legal case challenging Indian owner's sell-off will not be aired for another four weeks.
  • Car carriers drive earnings at Wilhelmsen
    Norwegian owner boosted in 2003 by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines, but Eukor disappoints.
  • More red ink for Fred Olsen Energy
    Debt refinancing planned in wake of storage tanker and yard property sale.
  • Maritrans pushes up profits
    US tanker and barge owner survives costly fourth quarter to come up smiling in 2003.
  • Hub Line and Unithai settle dispute
    Container line and Thai shipyard come to 'amicable' solution over boxship repair lawsuit.
  • Hong Kong holds Ofer and Bertram vessels
    Two boxships among thirteen ships held in first month of 2004 over port state control deficiencies.
  • LA names top security officials
    US port appoints head of operations and emergency management and homeland security.
  • A&P Tyne inks MOD deal
    UK repair group's northeast yard to undertake major overhaul of veteran replenishment ship.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
  • Wilhelmsen posts stable 4th quarter, improved yearly profits
  • Higher 4th-quarter profit at Tropical Shipping
  • IMO issues list of trusted container inspectors
  • World Airways adjusts fleet mix
  • Profit recovery at EGL
  • FTAA talks tabled until March
  • U.S. sugar producers cane Bush administration's free-trade agreements
  • U.S. trade and investment framework agreements signed with Yemen, Kuwait
  • Baku Declaration to combat drug trafficking on Asia's Silk Route
  • Brunswick agribulk terminal recovers from fire
  • Two security officials appointed at Los Angeles port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
  • Lloyd Werft insolvent after cruise vessel accident
    Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven has filed for insolvency as a consequence of the storm accident in January when the newbuilding ...
  • Norwegian sideloaders sold
    The sideloader "S C Baltic" has been sold by Sea-Cargo to Bergen Shipping, both of Bergen, with a 3 ...
  • Cargo reclassification may affect on trades
    Introduction of the MARPOL Annex II cargo classification in 2007 could have a significant impact on the product and chemical ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
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
COMPETITION
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
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
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.
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
LEGISLATION
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PIRACY
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.
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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"
TRADE
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
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
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
LEGISLATION
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."
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
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%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
INDUSTRY
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
TRUCKING
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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%)
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
SHIPYARDS
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
PORTS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
LEGISLATION
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
CRUISES
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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%
PORTS
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.
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
TAXES
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
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
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
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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%
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
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
SHIPPING
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
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
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.
COMPANIES
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
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
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
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
LOGISTICS
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.
COMPANIES
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
PORTS
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
PORTS
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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.
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
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
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
LOGISTICS
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
LOGISTICS
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.
OFFSHORE
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
SHIPPING
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
PORTS
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
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
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
INDUSTRY
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
COMPANIES
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
ASSOCIATIONS
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MEETINGS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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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