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October 13, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's Semco making waves in world long tow market
    PSA Corp's marine services unit Semco is making a name for Singapore in the world markets for long tows and positioning of offshore installations.
  • Malaysia open to joint patrols in Malacca Strait
    MALAYSIA may consider joint patrols with Indonesia and Singapore in the Malacca Strait, its navy chief said yesterday as experts warned the busy waterway was vulnerable to a terrorist attack.
  • US$3.6b Vietnam project to make world class transhipment port
    AIMING to create a world class container transhipment port about the current size of Singapore's, the Vietnamese government has given the green light for the US$3.6 billion Van Phong port project midway up the country's eastern seaboard.
Strait Talk
  • Seafarer health key to cutting accidents
    SOMEWHERE in the subconscious of most ship masters and mates lurks the dread of somebody on board developing acute appendicitis while the vessel is far from shore.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's Semco making waves in world long tow market
    PSA Corp's marine services unit Semco is making a name for Singapore in the world markets for long tows and positioning of offshore installations.
  • Malaysia open to joint patrols in Malacca Strait
    MALAYSIA may consider joint patrols with Indonesia and Singapore in the Malacca Strait, its navy chief said yesterday as experts warned the busy waterway was vulnerable to a terrorist attack.
  • US$3.6b Vietnam project to make world class transhipment port
    AIMING to create a world class container transhipment port about the current size of Singapore's, the Vietnamese government has given the green light for the US$3.6 billion Van Phong port project midway up the country's eastern seaboard.
Strait Talk
  • Seafarer health key to cutting accidents
    SOMEWHERE in the subconscious of most ship masters and mates lurks the dread of somebody on board developing acute appendicitis while the vessel is far from shore.

Sched Netweb site
  • UPS launches new operations centre in HK
  • K+N profits surge, terminates deal with SembLog
  • IHG awarded Class A licence
  • New China express service launched by Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • Logistics parks in China ill-conceived, says mainland consultant
  • Continental increases HK-Big Apple service
  • China to lead global air cargo growth, says Boeing
  • Lufthansa Cargo hikes fuel surcharge
  • Airbus looks to China for co-operation
  • Qantas disappointed by NZ court ruling

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2004
  • Supplier's law suit sinks fast ferry service
    Action of bunker supply company which filed a suit for $370,000 in unpaid fuel prompts suspension of fast ferry link.
  • No let-up from unwelcome fundamentals in Panama
    Shipowners redirecting bunker calls to alternative ports as bleak supply situation looks likely to continue into November.
  • European straight run fuel oil weak against crude
    Excess cracking from refiners running at full capacity to meet crude demand leaves oversupply of straight run fuel oil in Europe amid weak demand.
  • South Korea little changed as Singapore rallies
    Bunker prices in South Korea were moderately higher Tuesday, leaving room for sharp gains on Wednesday to catch up with surging regional values.
  • Singapore prices surge to record highs
    After lagging crude gains in recent days, fuel oil cargo values surged to hit all-time highs in Singapore today, with gas oil also showing hefty gains.
  • Rotterdam fuel oil firm, distillates surge
  • Lanka IOC to offer bunkers in Sri Lanka
    Lanka IOC has said it plans to offer bunkers in Colombo and Trincomalee within a year, with plans to transform Trincomalee into a bunkering hub shortly afterwards.
  • November fuel oil arrivals in Asia seen at 1 million tonnes
    West to East fuel oil arrivals are seen at around one third of expected October arrivals as limited Chinese uptake leaves Singapore based traders reluctant to import more cargoes and the arbitrage window remains closed.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Order management via the internet for Dekra
  • EU Commission approves aid to restructure Italian freight market
  • Gorthon Lines and B&N to merge
  • RFG: Channel Tunnel rail freight volumes low
  • Noise pollution fee at Budapest airport
  • Record at Tanjung Pelepas
  • EGSAC appoints new vice-president

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2004
  • Container barge feeder service to link NY/Nj and Bridgeport
  • Washington State Ferries probed for terror attack?
  • Stolt-Nielsen equips fleet with Iridium

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • China Shipping and Cosco line up mammoth Chinese boxship orders
    CHINA'S two biggest shipping lines are gearing up for a massive round of super post-panamax containership ordering, giving Chinese shipbuilders the opportunity to prove they can compete with South Korean yards for these landmark contracts.
  • Greek Shipping Awards to promote industry's finest
    NOMINATIONS are still being accepted for the inaugural Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards ahead of the final deadline this Friday, October 15.
  • Shipyards steel themselves as Posco pumps up price
    SHIPBUILDERS have reacted with predictable indignation that the latest steel price hike by Posco, South Korea's leading steel mill, coincides with the metal giant announcing record quarterly results.
  • SCI pays $40,000 a day for medium boxship
    SHIPPING Corporation of India is paying a staggering $40,000 a day to charter a medium-sized containership for half a year, writes Janet Porter.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2004
  • Frontline shares stumble
    SHARES in Frontline, the world's largest listed tanker company, lost almost 7% in Oslo today as profit taking, together with concern over the future of the crude carrier business, affected trading
  • Sri Lanka/Norway seamen agreement
    SRI Lanka is preparing to sign an agreement with Norway that would help its seafarers get jobs on Norwegian ships
  • Vafias acquires five LPG vessels
    GREECE'S Vafias ship owning group has broken into the LPG sector with the acquisition of five LPG vessels with capacities ranging from 1,600 to 4,100m³
  • MacAndrews' adds Liverpool link
    A NEW weekly sailing between Liverpool and Bilbao has been introduced by MacAndrews, the UK short-sea operator subsidiary of CMA CGM
  • New cast of FAME unveiled
    THE Philippines' leading group of ship managers and crewing agents has undergone a leadership change during its recent elections
  • UK begins military yard discussions
    THE bid by the UK's Defence Procurement Agency to plan naval shipbuilding requirements over the next decade with British shipyards is said to have gone well
  • Singapore cautions shipyard operators
  • Falkland bids for Portsmouth ferries
  • Skaugen expands in China
  • Van Phong Bay on track
  • Agents seek to recoup security cost
  • Indian metal scrap rules
  • Lianyungang is key to silk route
  • Myanmar seafarers are cheapest
  • Foreign ships look to Indian flag
  • HMM renews Kaohsiung terminal lease

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2004
  • November peak seen for LA boxes
    Record vessel backlog, terminal congestion expected to get worse as peak season reaches its height.
  • Federal indictment for longshore VP
    ILA's Cernadas latest and highest-ranking union official be indicted on federal racketeering charges.
  • LA Port's Keller returning as consultant?
  • New move to curb China textiles
  • Canada border crossing, ports hit by strike
  • Record forecast for U.S. ag exports
  • Sea Containers splits ferries, rail
  • Kuehne & Nagel, Sembcorp dissolve coop
  • Tanjung Pelepas volume up 20%
  • Rise for Cargolux fuel charge
  • Vastera to manage Lucent's China trade
  • Exel acquires Chilean warehousing service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2004
  • EC to debate white paper on revision of 4056/86
    European commissioners are expected to adopt a white paper that could see the beginning of the end for regulation 4056/86 and of liner conferences in Europe tomorrow.
  • Disorganisation delays Shenzhen construction fees
    Shenzhen Port has postponed the implementation of its port construction fee until November 1 at the latest, two sources confirmed to ci-online.
  • Tax windfall rolls out for US railroads
  • Taiwan extends Kaoshiung Hyundai lease deal
  • Public service workers strike threatens Canadian cargo
  • Australian terminals meet box boom challenge
  • Rail4chem establishes Benelux arm
  • US and New Zealand align container security

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2004
  • Philippines hunts Superferry bombers
    President Arroyo says two Abu Sayyaf terrorists in custody, with another four on most-wanted list.
  • MBC bids to boost shares
    Malaysian bulker chief, Kuok Khoon Kuan, eyes New York or Oslo listing and share buy backs.
  • Nos owners must kick in cash
    Securities regulators have forced backers of Norway's Nos to cover a bad trade.
  • Genmar and SFL downgraded
    Analysts forced to rip up recommendations after shares soar by 30% in last month.
  • Relations worsen at Malta Shipyards
    Leaked memo dubs managers 'arrogant' and says competition "eating them alive".
  • Nenaco to go private
    Philippine ferry owner to de-list as it enters 10-year period of rehabilitation.
  • MacAndrews doubles up
    CMA CGM box line adds another weekly sailing from Liverpool to Spain.
  • Frontline shares tumble
    Worldscale excitement dampened by Drewry and IEA comments.
  • Yantar eyes Briese series
    German multipurpose vessel owner in talks for possible 10-ship deal at Russian yard.
  • Middle East driving tanker boom
    Doubts about supplies from Nigeria and Gulf of Mexico continue to put cash into owners' pockets.
  • Heung-A on a roll
    Korean boxship and tanker owner's shares surge as it asks for end to receivership.
  • Norden shares sink
    Market wipes $81m off value of Danish bulk carrier owner as speculative fever wanes.
  • CSBC powers ahead
    Drastic restructuring at Taiwan shipbuilder bearing fruit as yard reports profits in excess of targets.
  • Blue Star offloads veteran
    Greek ferry owner sells Cesme 1 to the UAE as part of ongoing fleet renewal.
  • Rhein cashes in
    NOL director times it perfectly to make the most of liner operator's soaring share price.
  • Hurricanes hit Aussie cruises
    P&O Cruises forced to cancel more Pacific Sun sailings after adverse weather delays refit.
  • Wan Hai takes CSBC options
    Taiwanese liner operator confirms that it has puts pen to paper on options at compatriot shipbuilder.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2004
  • APL's rates, volumes still increasing
  • Evergreen Marine's revenue up 22% in first nine months
  • TACA raises bunker adjustment factor, citing high fuel prices
  • Hamburg Sud raises South Sea fuel charge
  • MacAndrews adds second weekly Liverpool/Spain link
  • Lufthansa Cargo ratchets up fuel surcharge
  • Home Depot selects Kuehne + Nagel to manage Florida facility
  • Senate repeals U.S. export tax subsidy
  • CBP says it reviews data on all incoming containers
  • Vessels continue to stack up in Los Angeles-Long Beach
  • Box terminal opens at northern end of Suez Canal
  • Strike paralyzes Nigerian ports, shipping
  • Yang Ming to build another warehouse in port of Kaohsiung

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2004
  • Rasmussen gets a 20 per cent share in "Norden"
    The Norwegian Rasmussen Group in Kristiansand has become owner of the American Attransco's share in listed Dampskibsselskabet "Norden" in Copenhagen ...
  • Terror organisation behind ferry tragedy
    A report issued by Philippine authorities concludes that a bomb placed by the terror organisation Abu Sayyaf was the possible ...
  • Mandatory rules on ship recycling on its way
    The IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee is currently considering which parts of the guidelines on ship recycling could be made ...

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Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
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