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BRIEFS

June 16, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Alarm over surge in kidnap-ransom cases
A sharp rise in kidnap and ransom cases in the northern Malacca Straits off Sumatra has prompted fresh warnings to the shipping community from the Kuala Lumpur-based Piracy Reporting Centre.
PetroChina to expand S'pore oil storage: traders
CHINA's largest oil and gas firm PetroChina plans to rent more oil storage space in Singapore to boost its trading portfolio, traders said yesterday.
Myanmar begins survey work on deep-sea port
SURVEY work has started on a deep-sea port project at Mawlamyine in Myanmar's southern Mon state, a local news journal reported on Monday.
Philippine move to intensify anti-smuggling ops at ports
PHILIPPINE anti-smuggling czar Angelo Reyes yesterday ordered his National Anti-Smuggling Task Force to intensify operations against big-time smugglers operating at the Manila

Air and Land Transport

Boeing wins US Navy job to replace sub chasers
THE US Navy on Monday awarded a US$3.89 billion contract to Boeing Co to replace a fleet of submarine-hunting airplanes from Lockheed Martin Corp - one of the Pentagon's biggest military contracts of the year.
Schiphol makes 400m-500m euro bid for Belgium airport
Secret test reveals security loopholes at French airports
S African firm in talks to bid for Indian airports
Disabled fliers lose case for better access
Passenger count at Frankfurt up 12% in May

Strait Talk

Mitropoulos charts a new course for IMO
THE International Maritime Organisation is a UN agency and it does the bidding of its member states.

Port Shots

Good governance award for RCL
REGIONAL Container Lines Public Co Ltd is one of the 85 companies to achieve good corporate governance, according to a Corporate Governance Baslining study done in Bangkok.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Alarm over surge in kidnap-ransom cases
A sharp rise in kidnap and ransom cases in the northern Malacca Straits off Sumatra has prompted fresh warnings to the shipping community from the Kuala Lumpur-based Piracy Reporting Centre.
PetroChina to expand S'pore oil storage: traders
CHINA's largest oil and gas firm PetroChina plans to rent more oil storage space in Singapore to boost its trading portfolio, traders said yesterday.
Myanmar begins survey work on deep-sea port
SURVEY work has started on a deep-sea port project at Mawlamyine in Myanmar's southern Mon state, a local news journal reported on Monday.
Philippine move to intensify anti-smuggling ops at ports
PHILIPPINE anti-smuggling czar Angelo Reyes yesterday ordered his National Anti-Smuggling Task Force to intensify operations against big-time smugglers operating at the Manila

Air and Land Transport

Boeing wins US Navy job to replace sub chasers
THE US Navy on Monday awarded a US$3.89 billion contract to Boeing Co to replace a fleet of submarine-hunting airplanes from Lockheed Martin Corp - one of the Pentagon's biggest military contracts of the year.
Schiphol makes 400m-500m euro bid for Belgium airport
Secret test reveals security loopholes at French airports
S African firm in talks to bid for Indian airports
Disabled fliers lose case for better access
Passenger count at Frankfurt up 12% in May

Strait Talk

Mitropoulos charts a new course for IMO
THE International Maritime Organisation is a UN agency and it does the bidding of its member states.

Port Shots

Good governance award for RCL
REGIONAL Container Lines Public Co Ltd is one of the 85 companies to achieve good corporate governance, according to a Corporate Governance Baslining study done in Bangkok.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Alarm over surge in kidnap-ransom cases
A sharp rise in kidnap and ransom cases in the northern Malacca Straits off Sumatra has prompted fresh warnings to the shipping community from the Kuala Lumpur-based Piracy Reporting Centre.
PetroChina to expand S'pore oil storage: traders
CHINA's largest oil and gas firm PetroChina plans to rent more oil storage space in Singapore to boost its trading portfolio, traders said yesterday.
Myanmar begins survey work on deep-sea port
SURVEY work has started on a deep-sea port project at Mawlamyine in Myanmar's southern Mon state, a local news journal reported on Monday.
Philippine move to intensify anti-smuggling ops at ports
PHILIPPINE anti-smuggling czar Angelo Reyes yesterday ordered his National Anti-Smuggling Task Force to intensify operations against big-time smugglers operating at the Manila

Air and Land Transport

Boeing wins US Navy job to replace sub chasers
THE US Navy on Monday awarded a US$3.89 billion contract to Boeing Co to replace a fleet of submarine-hunting airplanes from Lockheed Martin Corp - one of the Pentagon's biggest military contracts of the year.
Schiphol makes 400m-500m euro bid for Belgium airport
Secret test reveals security loopholes at French airports
S African firm in talks to bid for Indian airports
Disabled fliers lose case for better access
Passenger count at Frankfurt up 12% in May

Strait Talk

Mitropoulos charts a new course for IMO
THE International Maritime Organisation is a UN agency and it does the bidding of its member states.

Port Shots

Good governance award for RCL
REGIONAL Container Lines Public Co Ltd is one of the 85 companies to achieve good corporate governance, according to a Corporate Governance Baslining study done in Bangkok.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

Alarm over surge in kidnap-ransom cases
A sharp rise in kidnap and ransom cases in the northern Malacca Straits off Sumatra has prompted fresh warnings to the shipping community from the Kuala Lumpur-based Piracy Reporting Centre.
PetroChina to expand S'pore oil storage: traders
CHINA's largest oil and gas firm PetroChina plans to rent more oil storage space in Singapore to boost its trading portfolio, traders said yesterday.
Myanmar begins survey work on deep-sea port
SURVEY work has started on a deep-sea port project at Mawlamyine in Myanmar's southern Mon state, a local news journal reported on Monday.
Philippine move to intensify anti-smuggling ops at ports
PHILIPPINE anti-smuggling czar Angelo Reyes yesterday ordered his National Anti-Smuggling Task Force to intensify operations against big-time smugglers operating at the Manila

Air and Land Transport

Boeing wins US Navy job to replace sub chasers
THE US Navy on Monday awarded a US$3.89 billion contract to Boeing Co to replace a fleet of submarine-hunting airplanes from Lockheed Martin Corp - one of the Pentagon's biggest military contracts of the year.
Schiphol makes 400m-500m euro bid for Belgium airport
Secret test reveals security loopholes at French airports
S African firm in talks to bid for Indian airports
Disabled fliers lose case for better access
Passenger count at Frankfurt up 12% in May

Strait Talk

Mitropoulos charts a new course for IMO
THE International Maritime Organisation is a UN agency and it does the bidding of its member states.

Port Shots

Good governance award for RCL
REGIONAL Container Lines Public Co Ltd is one of the 85 companies to achieve good corporate governance, according to a Corporate Governance Baslining study done in Bangkok.

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Medical manufacturer chooses Kuehne + Nagel for logistics service Record Xinjiang rail freight handled NYK Line MD stresses competitiveness, stability ISPS compliance figures improve American Port of Vancouver welcomes Star Osakana Court ruling supports US COGSA package limitations Bimco unveils management team United begins non-stop service between San Francisco and Beijing Volga-Dnepr takes delivery of new cargo aircraft SAS Group appoints new advertising agency Three new airbus aircraft join China Southern fleet

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DGS may invite US Coast Guard to assess implementation of ISPS code Mango exports cross barriers of drought, sanitary checks India, China to be biggest gainers, says Oxfam report - Phasing out of textile quotas from January 2005 Exim Bank inks LoC pact with Brazilian bank Rising oil demand to push up tanker freight rates India seen as safer haven than China for parking investments Coal mining gear Customs duty may be cut Prices pushed up by costlier inputs, says Steel Alliance Tax problems stunt processed food industry's growth, says Chamber Export growth target for 2004-05 may be set at 12 pc Inflation rises to 5.03 pc Union Budget to be tabled on July 8 - Session begins on July 5, ends Sept. 3 Allow exporters to receive payments in rupees-Fieo BCHAA's training course on CHALR appreciated MMD turns 75; charts out new course Letter to the Editor

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JUNE 15, 2004
Savannah prices tumble after resupply Trader steps up to Singapore accreditation scheme requirements Bunkering companies in Singapore have until 2005 to comply with the vigorous quality standards set out by the MPA. Greek ferry owners opt to defy government ticket cap High bunker prices force ferry operators to ignore government warnings that they are in breach of law and raise prices. Heavy commitment pushes earliest Fujairah dates back Falling cargoes and rebounding crude saw heavy buying interest in the bunkering hub. Bearish Hong Kong market dries up Suppliers await resupply as current product has been soaked up by strong demand, while Taiwanese prices have proved less attractive. Start-up company unveils ambitious terminal plans Newly-established Egyptian-based Mashreq Petroleum Company (MPC) to build 150,000 m' bunkering terminal in Port Said. Rotterdam sharply weaker with crude and keen selling Singapore: Trading company named in Tuas fuel storage rumours The market is currently awash with news about various new storage facilities that will boost the oil-hub's storage capacity. Latest reports name interested party in Tuas facilities. Barge out in Novorossiysk PetroChina seals Singapore storage deal Growing fuel oil and gasoline exports to China trigger 20,000 m' of additional storage. Analysts forcast new trading range: OPEC sees continued strength OPEC president, Purnomo Yusgiantoro has said he sees further strength in oil markets, while analysts predict a new trading range for US light crude.

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JUNE 15, 2004
Second Basel International Hazardous Goods Conference Anglo-Eastern to use ShipServ TradeNet Lower Danube: Romania and Serbia resume cooperation Swiss Post International opens sales office in Belgium Kombiverkehr invests in pocket wagons Charles de Gaulle airport still in turmoil Tarros International sells two vessels Spinetta takes over as Iata chairman

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JUNE 15, 2004
Row over Frontline's purchase of Indonesian VLCCs New Bimco boss NoE's fleet now 20% Greek managed Kvaerner Masa-Yards wins residence ship order

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JUNE 15, 2004
MAN B&W diesels for "clean design" Brostr'ms tankers Four environmentally friendly tankers building in China have MAN B&W engines and gensets Kvaerner Masa-Yards in residence ship deal Conditional contract for 42,500 gt Four Seasons vessel Rolls Royce power for Lockheed LCS Two MT30 gas turbines per ship

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French appeal court quashes Erika charges COURT rules that Malta Maritime Authority and its executive director, Lino Vassalo benefit from state immunity. Jakarta rejects Pertamina sale to Frontline PERTAMINA'S tanker sale to Frontline has been thrown into confusion. The Indonesian parliament is expected to tell Pertamina to scrap plans to sell two VLCC newbuildings to Frontline, but the state oil and gas company says it is up to the company to decide. XL promotes Sprott and Talbot as it prepares expansion plans XL LONDON Market, a key leader in marine hull and war risk insurance, has announced two key promotions to chart its way forward, with expansion on the cards in the next two to three years. EU breaks with Marpol and votes to criminalise accidental sea pollution EUROPEAN Union transport ministers have broken with the global consensus on sea pollution by opening the door to the criminalisation of seafarers following an accident. Aveva will use Tribon buy to hit new peaks in ship assembly AVEVA Group, the UK-based lifecycle engineering IT group, said yesterday that it plans to deliver a new process engineering solution to squeeze the last drops of efficiency out of ship assembly.

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JUNE 15, 2004
Ferry Greeks defy Kefaloyannis GREEK ferry operators threw down the gauntlet to shipping minister Manolis Kefaloyannis yesterday when they decided to raise ticket prices at will, despite the minister's warning that such an action contravenes the law and would entail penal and administrative punishment Caspian oil exports to increase THE Caspian Pipeline Consortium has started preparations to expand the export capacity of both the pipeline and tanker terminal Four Seasons goes residential FINNISH builder Kv'rner Masa-Yards, part of the Norwegian Aker Yards group, has signed a conditional contract to build a 42,500gt 'residence' ship Nenaco claimants act ANOTHER creditor bank of Philippine operator Nenaco has filed an opposition in court to the rehabilitation of the debt-ridden domestic shipping firm Pakistan reduces shipbreaking taxes PAKISTAN'S shipbreaking industry has received substantial tax relief in the country's annual budget for 2004-2005, unveiled on 12 June MSC increases Euro feeder services MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Co has launched a new feeder service connecting Antwerp, Liverpool, Le Havre, Bremerhaven and Hamburg Progosa head-to-head with majors Challenge to secure energy supplies Tunisia sees cruise opportunity Crisis looms for shipbuilding Little learned from collisions Boxship charter stand-off Busan prepares for 8,000 TEU ships LeConte officers found negligent Chiquita sells Colombia division Carnival to base Liberty in Med

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JUNE 15, 2004
Bonner wants more 'smart' containers Despite increased inspections, Customs chief calls for greater focus on securing container itself. More delays seen for ACE system Customs' next-generation system for processing imports will take longer to complete than planned due to need for more funding, inclusion of anti-terrorism features. CMA CGM deploying 8,200-TEU ships in trans-Pacific House panel approves corporate tax bill China Shipping increases retail IPO shares U.S. trade gap widens Exel bid for Tibbet & Britten: Report WTO Chief pessimistic on trade talks Field joins The Journal of Commerce as trade editor House extends African trade act Hong Kong adds box scanners

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JUNE 15, 2004
Asian alliance switches Atlantic tonnage to more lucrative trades Coscon, Hanjin, K Line and Yang Ming, the CHKY Alliance, will reduce the capacity on their TA-1 service switching three 3,500TEU ships from this market to the more profitable Pacific trade. Hanjin reduces debt burden with new bond issue Busan expects to make an additional US$15million net profit Three European owners place orders the same Chinese builder US Customs accelerates ACE development

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JUNE 15, 2004
Tick tock.... Stolt talks with noteholders go down to the wire with SEC deadline looming. Stelmar coke ship back to trading Investigators find no wrongdoing by company in early stages of smuggling investigation. TK in high Fidelity Red hot fund manager has made Teekay Shipping his workhorse stock in 2004. Izar must slim down Minister says government working on restructuring solution for Spanish shipbuilder as consultants appointed. Masa-Yards wins cruise order Four Seasons Hotel group signs up for residential ship at Finnish shipyard. Freddie faces fight for VLCCs Indonesian parliament tells Pertamina to pull plug on resale of tankers to Fredriksen's Frontline. Aceh rebels kidnap master Skipper and chief engineer believed being held for ransom by separatists after Malacca Strait attack. Alaska ferry firings Master and first mate sacked for "serious errors" during grounding on reef last month. 'Cape Africa' success Second cofferdam fitted to damaged bulk carrier holding as lightering vessel expected. Seabulk seals offshore orders Florida-based owner looks to bolster West African fleet with Singapore support vessel newbuilds. Otto on top at Stolt Ex-head of shipowning operation becomes third CEO at chemical tanker operator in less than a year. Pertamina loses $20m on VLCCs Brokers say Pertamina newbuildings could have commanded bigger bucks but big name players locked out of sale. CSCL prices shares China Shipping Container Lines stock to start trading tomorrow. NYK bullish on China Japanese giant forecasts more than 30% of revenues to come from China by 2007. Shell pursues Nenaco Court date set for hearing against cash-strapped Philippine ferry owner. Fredriksen bags VLCC resales Pertamina sells two Hyundai newbuildings to Frontline for $184m in controversial deal. Repairs end in tragedy Failure to connect safety line while climbing cargo hold ladder proves fatal for Chinese cadet. Nordic Rio arrives for conversion First of two Teekay suezmaxes arrives at Keppel Shipyard for transformation into shuttle tanker.

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JUNE 15, 2004
Small investors scramble to buy China Shipping shares Melchiors to become secretary general of BIMCO NYK gets long-term coal transport contract from Korea DHL starts $150-million campaign to increase U.S. business Lan Peru expands Latin American coverage Customs operations on House Committee agenda SSA Global acquires Arzoon Third round planned for U.S./Panama free trade talks U.S. finding of dumping by Asian producers of plastic shopping bags Danka contracts with Exel to distribute European consumables Molnlycke picks Kuehne + Nagel as Asian logistics provider

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JUNE 15, 2004
KMY in conditional luxury residence ship order Aker Yard's subsidiary Kvaerner-Masa Yards has received a conditional order for a 42,500-GT cruise vessel, featuring about 100 ... "Vladimir" connected to the "Astrida" sinking Chief marine accident investigator Stanislav Cakss at the Latvian Maritime Administration has inspected the Cyprus-flagged vessel "Vladimir" in Baltimore ... New head of Bimco appointed BIMCO, Baltic and International Maritime Council, based in K'benhavn, has appointed Carsten Melchiors (50) as it coming head of organisation ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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