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May 13, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Teekay Shipping seeks more acquisitions
    TEEKAY Shipping Corp chief executive Bjorn Moller, who has spent more than US$3.5 billion in five years to build the world's biggest oil-tanker operator, said the company may make more acquisitions to offer a broader range of services to oil producers.
  • China shipping may delay IPO: sources
    CHINA Shipping Container Lines may push back the roadshow for an IPO worth up to US$2 billion by one to two weeks in the hope of better market conditions, sources said yesterday.
  • 80 treated after blast aboard S Korean ship
    AT least 80 people were treated for ammonia inhalation after an explosion aboard a South Korean ship docked in the port of the Uruguayan capital, fire officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • EADS profit soars on higher Airbus sales
    EUROPEAN Aeronautic, Defense and Space Co, Europe's largest aerospace company, said first-quarter profit rose 75 per cent after it sold more Airbus planes and cut costs at its space unit.
  • Lufthansa turns around in Q1 thanks to Amadeus sale
  • Israel airline probes flight-safety incidents
  • Delta considers bankruptcy filing to survive financial crisis
  • LOG Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Teekay Shipping seeks more acquisitions
    TEEKAY Shipping Corp chief executive Bjorn Moller, who has spent more than US$3.5 billion in five years to build the world's biggest oil-tanker operator, said the company may make more acquisitions to offer a broader range of services to oil producers.
  • China shipping may delay IPO: sources
    CHINA Shipping Container Lines may push back the roadshow for an IPO worth up to US$2 billion by one to two weeks in the hope of better market conditions, sources said yesterday.
  • 80 treated after blast aboard S Korean ship
    AT least 80 people were treated for ammonia inhalation after an explosion aboard a South Korean ship docked in the port of the Uruguayan capital, fire officials said.
Air and Land Transport
  • EADS profit soars on higher Airbus sales
    EUROPEAN Aeronautic, Defense and Space Co, Europe's largest aerospace company, said first-quarter profit rose 75 per cent after it sold more Airbus planes and cut costs at its space unit.
  • Lufthansa turns around in Q1 thanks to Amadeus sale
  • Israel airline probes flight-safety incidents
  • Delta considers bankruptcy filing to survive financial crisis
  • LOG Book

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL introduces third KTX service
  • Shenzhen throughput rises 32.4pc over first four months
  • China's demand for logistics services jumps in Q1
  • Schenker to open logistics centres in Shanghai, Beijing
  • PTP sets gross berth move world record
  • TNT Singapore receives health and safety accreditation
  • Marine Port China 2004 to be held in Shanghai
  • Cathay cargo volume drops in April
  • Nanjing Lukou Airport handles 71pc more cargo, parcels
  • Emirates wins aviation finance award
  • MOTC plans to expand Tainan airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Albatross Shipping's offices in ICD-Delhi & ICD-Ludhiana bag ISO 9001:2000 certification - Acknowledgement of professionalism & qualitative services
  • VLCCs may sail thru Suez Canal in 2 yrs-official
  • Major Iraqi tea order bagged
  • Move to export lower grade wheat
  • Anti-dumping duty on lead acid batteries under review
  • Coffee Board brews up an arrangement with Port of Barcelona
  • Auto exports drive into the billion dollar club
  • Hooghly's draught at Diamond Harbour improves
  • CONCOR's Mumbai Office in Western Region gets ISO 9001:2000 certification
  • Govt forms new Development Council for textile machinery industry
  • India may take big bite of global snacks market
  • Govt may extend subsidy to all rubber exports effected in 2003-04
  • Woman seafarer passes First Mate Certificate exam - Another male bastion falls

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 12, 2004
  • Argentina bunker market 'in a mess' as avails dry up
    Replenishment stocks not expected until next week as energy crisis halves bunker sales.
  • Crude at new highs as US gasoline stocks fail to grow
    Crude prices took off again today to hit new 13-year highs. Analysts now share a much-touted OPEC view that soaring crude prices are down to US product and refining tightness.
  • Shell sits tight as Pakistan buys in HSFO
    Pakistan emerges as surprise cargo importer as water shortages hit hydroelectric power generation.
  • Weekly US oil inventory data at a glance
  • South Korean prices tipped to rise further
    Indications wavered between stable to firm in South Korea today, as crude and cargo rises put pressure on players to increase prices.
  • Bunker prices firm across the board
    Key ports in Asia and Europe see prices climb on back of crude as buyers stay away.
  • Saudi ports still competitive after posted price gains
  • Singapore voted 'Best Seaport in Asia'
  • Pirates strike another tanker off Singapore
    Attacks continue to plague tankers in Malacca Straits despite high early compliance rate to new IMO security measures in Singapore.
  • Rotterdam on the rise again following crude gains

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 12, 2004
  • EuroCargo opening soon in Cologne
  • Hamburg-Süd presents new website
  • CCI Agreement between India and Italy
  • Aramex with higher revenue and income in 2003
  • Toll NZ replaces Tranz Rail
  • Swiss posts better-than-expected 1Q results
  • CP Ships improves first quarter profit
  • Menzies grows its presence in Africa

Marine Logweb site
MAY 12, 2004
  • Panama signs ship boarding pact
    Panama has become the second nation to sign a Proliferation Security Initiative with the U.S.
  • Austal unit to build private survey vessel
    Austal's Image Marine has secured a A$7.1 million (US$4.95 million) contract to manufacture a research/pleasure vessel
  • EC says Spain broke shipbuilding aid rules
    Says IZAR must repay Euros 308.3 million plus interest
  • Miller makes UK Club management changes
    Long term succession planning

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2004
  • Port of Seattle celebrating start of expanded cruise season
  • Vancouver Port Authority praises promise of government funding
  • Portland Maritime Day event set for Saturday, May 22nd
  • WPPA to unveil cargo forecast at Spring Meeting in Vancouver, USA
  • Corps sets lock schedule for recreational vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Mitropoulos slams ISPS Code complacency
    WITH 49 days to go before the provisions of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code are due to become international law, new figures released by the International Maritime Organization suggest that it is increasingly likely that contracting parties will struggle to meet their obligations.
  • Single skin fight will go the distance
    A FIRST skirmish in the battle that will ultimately decide whether the single skin dry bulker has had its day suggested that both sides come into today's crunch session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee with ammunition in reserve.
  • Sinking danger of ferry in Peril
    A ferry which struck a reef earlier this week will sink if it shifts from the rocks it sits on, authorities in Alaska have warned.
  • Case of seafarer deported over phone call highlights shortcomings of US war on terror
    THE contrast between the letter and spirit of the US campaign against terrorists has again been thrown into relief with the deportation of a Russian seafarer on a product tanker that called in Texas this week.
  • Kuwait backs Saudis with plea to Opec
    KUWAIT has added its weight to calls for the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries to increase oil exports to cool 13-year high oil prices, writes Martyn Wingrove .

Fairplayweb site
MAY 12, 2004
  • Izar given time to pay
    SPAIN will be given two months to find a way to repay '308M ($363M) of the state aid illegally granted to state-owned shipbuilder Izar, to protect the company from insolvency and job losses, the European Commission said today.
  • Kidnapped H-Süd exec released
    JORN Baetke, head of Hamburg-Süd Columbus Line, has been freed by kidnappers in Peru, according to local officials
  • Ship Finance gears up for flotation
    SHIP Finance International, the new company that will acquire 47 tankers from Frontline, is gearing up to be floated on the New York Stock Exchange
  • Chiquita admits to 'terrorist' payoff
    CHIQUITA Brands International has admitted that its Colombian banana-producing subsidiary paid protection money to groups the US designates as terrorists
  • Calls for UK ship scrapping policy
    An investigation by the UK's Environment Agency into the way the transfer of four US Navy vessels was handled has led to a call for a national ship recycling policy
  • Mona Lisa loses smile in Venice
    THE 29,000gt cruise ship Mona Lisa ran aground and was temporarily stuck on sand just a few metres off St Mark's Square, Venice early this morning
  • Festival French subsidiary tumbles
  • Alaska's LeConte still in danger
  • Training issues concern Philippines
  • Salvors start Cape Africa offtake
  • Hutchison clarifies on Jakarta
  • Spanish unions accept settlement
  • China's rail network 'struggling'
  • Nenaco fined for debt omission
  • Indonesian transport minister quits
  • China imposes soyabean ban

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2004
  • House considers new port security bill
    Democratic legislation earmarks $537 million for port-security grants in fiscal 2005, sets specific goals.
  • Fewer charters for large liners: Report
    Top 10 box carriers charter less than half of their total tonnage, according to BRS-Alphaliner survey, while smaller carriers charter higher percentage.
  • Panama to let U.S. board registered ships
  • Senate approves tax bill seeking to end EU trade sanctions
  • NOL net to rise six-fold, say analysts
  • China Container to delay IPO: Report
  • Rail traffic hits five-year high: AAR
  • Lufthansa cargo loss widens
  • Taiwan plans major inland container port
  • MOL adds Australia-Dalian service
  • Tanjung Pelepas sets handling mark
  • Revenues up for Alabama ports

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 12, 2004
  • Twitchy charter market hangs in the balance
    This weeks big fixture was the 2,100TEU Felicitas Rickmers that was renewed by Maruba at US$23,500 a day over 36 months, 'another notch up in that sector', said one broker.
  • New business boosts VPA Q1 volumes
    A resurgent US economy and new business saw a 10.8% boost to the Port of Virginia's volumes in the first quarter according to the Virginia Port Authority (VPA).
  • Hyundai's PCX makes maiden California call
  • OOCL has adds latest SX class vessel to Asia/Europe trade
  • Two shipping lines launch intra-Asia services
  • Swiss group expands intermodal terminal at Domodossola
  • Volume growth lifts OOCL's Q1 revenue

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 12, 2004
  • Jo can defer cash blow
    Feds spread $19.5m fine over five-year probation period, agree not to target current executives as price-fixing probe continues.
  • Royal Olympic gets small
    Embattled cruise line applies for "small cap" status to prevent Nasdaq de-listing.
  • Venezuela bucking OPEC hike
    Major US crude supplier says cartel should keep production level.
  • Bulker aground off Brazil
    Laden panamax damaged after striking unmarked rock.
  • Skaugen mulls bond sale
    Norwegian owner wants to raise cash to tweak company finances.
  • Bourbon bulks up
    French bulker and offshore group's turnover continues to rise in 2004.
  • SSY gets into gas and boxships
    UK-headquartered broker plugs the glaring gaps in its portfolio.
  • Montanari pushes up profit
    Italian tanker owner starts year with positive result.
  • Australia helps neighbours
    Cash to aid Pacific island states to meet IMO's port security requirements.
  • Third loop for MOL
    Japanese line confirms new China-Australia service, with help from NYK, K Line, Cosco and P&O Swire.
  • Global Carriers extends profit run
    Malaysian shipowner ups boxship charter rates and sees tankers fully employed.
  • Star balks at bonds
    Malaysian cruise line scraps plans to sell $450m of notes.
  • Spot of bother for Solstad
    Weak North Sea spot market and currency losses hit Norwegian offshore shipowner.
  • Bollore bubble bursts
    French owner's revenues down as Dutch bunkering operations scrapped.
  • Cosco Corp powers ahead
    Strong dry bulk market plus contributions from Chinese repair yards creates profit surge.
  • Pirates strike off Singapore
    Six crewmembers of a tanker are held hostage in twenty-minute ordeal just west of port limits.
  • Ship sinks off Cyprus
    Search mounted for three crew still missing after Turkish cargoship breaks in two.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 12, 2004
  • CP Ships increases first-quarter income despite soaring charter costs
  • Trailer Bridge regains compliance with Nasdaq
  • Coast Guard rescues passengers from stricken Alaska ferry
  • Carriers add China/Australia link
  • Delta mentions possibility of bankruptcy
  • Pacer Cartage selects Trinium operating software
  • e2e Logistics offers freight forwarding software
  • FCL Carriers enters Pacific trade, offers rate match system
  • Chiquita admits payments to alleged Colombian terrorists
  • Bremer picks Coast Guard captain to advise Iraqi ministry
  • U.S. Customs names Shiffman chief of staff
  • Tibbett & Britten makes eastern European appointment
  • MSC terminal in Antwerp orders 29 Kalmar straddle carriers

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 12, 2004
  • Saga Line could be operative this month
    Saga Line could open its new ferry route from Moss to Skagen this month. The final certificates should be issued ...
  • Kockums one step closer US deal
    Kockums and its parent company HDW has signed a new agreement with Northrop Grumman System covering a new composite-built ...
  • China and Singapore return to Nor-Shipping
    China and Singapore have booked 400 and 260 square metre of exhibition space respectively at next year's Nor-Shipping ...

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