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April 20, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US team to evaluate ISPS readiness at foreign ports
    THE US Coast Guard will soon send personnel to foreign ports in order to evaluate their compliance with the ISPS Code, reviving fears that the new global maritime security rules will be applied unequally around the globe.
  • APL to launch direct services between China and Australia
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container line APL says it will launch one of the fastest direct services between China and Australia next month to capitalise on 'flourishing' two-way trade.
  • Divestment will hit sales this year: Hapag-Lloyd
    HAPAG-Lloyd, the logistics unit of TUI, said sales this year will decline as the company sheds subsidiaries to focus on its main container shipping business in preparation for an initial public offering in the second half.
  • California's ports could miss trade boom: report
    CALIFORNIA needs to expand its seaports, airports and other shipping infrastructure to avoid missing much of an expected boom in international trade with Asia, according to a report.
  • Samsung Heavy wins US$900m ship orders
    SAMSUNG Heavy Industries Co, the world's third-largest shipbuilder, won orders valued at a US$900 million combined from three companies for 10 liquefied natural gas carriers, container vessels and oil tankers.
  • MISC chief Mohd Ali dies of heart attack
    MOHD Ali Yasin, managing director of Malaysia International Shipping Corp, one of the world's top three carriers of liquefied natural gas, died of a heart attack at the age of 60, the company said.
  • Japanese tighten pollution rules
    JAPAN has tightened a marine pollution insurance law in a move which could see almost all North Korean ships barred from its ports, adding to recent legislation aimed at pressuring the Stalinist state.
  • Greenpeace protests against GE imports to Australia
    GREENPEACE protesters used magnets to attach themselves to a cargo ship in Australia yesterday and painted the words 'Stop GE imports' on the hull as part of a campaign against genetically engineered food.
  • US okays new technology for box inspection
    US Federal regulators have approved technological enhancements allowing more thorough checks of sealed cargo containers, part of the effort to prevent terrorists from using US Ports to smuggle explosives or chemical weapons.
Air and Land Transport
  • Taiwan carriers seek new China links
    TAIWAN's airlines and shippers are seeking new ways to grow their business after the election victory of incumbent President Chen Shui-bian dashed hopes of direct links with rival China and sent share prices plunging.
  • Tough summer ahead for US airline industry
  • KLM not to pay merger-linked bonuses to execs
  • Austrian Airlines traffic in March surges on fare cuts
  • Emirates to launch non-stop NY service

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US team to evaluate ISPS readiness at foreign ports
    THE US Coast Guard will soon send personnel to foreign ports in order to evaluate their compliance with the ISPS Code, reviving fears that the new global maritime security rules will be applied unequally around the globe.
  • APL to launch direct services between China and Australia
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines' container line APL says it will launch one of the fastest direct services between China and Australia next month to capitalise on 'flourishing' two-way trade.
  • Divestment will hit sales this year: Hapag-Lloyd
    HAPAG-Lloyd, the logistics unit of TUI, said sales this year will decline as the company sheds subsidiaries to focus on its main container shipping business in preparation for an initial public offering in the second half.
  • California's ports could miss trade boom: report
    CALIFORNIA needs to expand its seaports, airports and other shipping infrastructure to avoid missing much of an expected boom in international trade with Asia, according to a report.
  • Samsung Heavy wins US$900m ship orders
    SAMSUNG Heavy Industries Co, the world's third-largest shipbuilder, won orders valued at a US$900 million combined from three companies for 10 liquefied natural gas carriers, container vessels and oil tankers.
  • MISC chief Mohd Ali dies of heart attack
    MOHD Ali Yasin, managing director of Malaysia International Shipping Corp, one of the world's top three carriers of liquefied natural gas, died of a heart attack at the age of 60, the company said.
  • Japanese tighten pollution rules
    JAPAN has tightened a marine pollution insurance law in a move which could see almost all North Korean ships barred from its ports, adding to recent legislation aimed at pressuring the Stalinist state.
  • Greenpeace protests against GE imports to Australia
    GREENPEACE protesters used magnets to attach themselves to a cargo ship in Australia yesterday and painted the words 'Stop GE imports' on the hull as part of a campaign against genetically engineered food.
  • US okays new technology for box inspection
    US Federal regulators have approved technological enhancements allowing more thorough checks of sealed cargo containers, part of the effort to prevent terrorists from using US Ports to smuggle explosives or chemical weapons.
Air and Land Transport
  • Taiwan carriers seek new China links
    TAIWAN's airlines and shippers are seeking new ways to grow their business after the election victory of incumbent President Chen Shui-bian dashed hopes of direct links with rival China and sent share prices plunging.
  • Tough summer ahead for US airline industry
  • KLM not to pay merger-linked bonuses to execs
  • Austrian Airlines traffic in March surges on fare cuts
  • Emirates to launch non-stop NY service

Sched Netweb site
  • Australian minister drums up support for Australia-HK trade
  • Shenzhen set to operate rail link with Sichuan
  • P&O Nedlloyd listing complete
  • FCC approves new technology for cargo inspections
  • Maersk waits to see if deal with India's JNPT will go through
  • APL appoints new Philippines managing director
  • Li Ka-shing behind world's largest container business
  • Frankfurt cargo volumes reach record highs in March, Q1
  • FedEx expands operations at HKIA
  • World Airways announces senior management changes

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping strengthens China-North America services
  • Hatsu enters North Atlantic arena
  • MOL upgrades intra-Asia service network
  • New consortium (ZAP) to ease pressure on Aussie route - APL, PIL join hands with Zim
  • NY/NJ port record
  • OOCL Qingdao enters HK company's fleet
  • APL appoints new Bangladesh country manager
  • PIL ties up with ACT
  • USADA to raise rates
  • Maruti Udyog's car exports rise 5-fold in just 3 years
  • Aussies longing to sink teeth into luscious Indian mango, the 'King of Fruits'
  • Exports post robust 17.26 pc growth in 2003-04
  • Scrap dumping duty on calcium carbide-DGAD
  • VCT now on global containerlines map! - m.v. Rajiv Gandhi becomes first MLV to call at VCT
  • Mundra Port posts 9.3 pc growth in cargo throughput in 2003-04
  • Port Pipavav records highest throughput in March
  • APM Terminals to increase stake in Port Pipavav
  • Feeder operators to hike freight rates between KDS/Haldia & Singapore/Port Klang
  • Forex reserves rise by $ 2,379 million to $ 1,12,696 million
  • RBI issues new import credit norms for capital goods
  • Inflation dips to 4.4 pc
  • 1 pc share in global trade before 2007: DGFT
  • Forex reserves vault by a record $ 3.37 bn in a week
  • MPT bows to Dr Ambedkar's memory
  • Baffled Fieo asks: How come?
  • 'WTO Cancun Meet' presented at World Trade Centre
  • Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers' team off to Pakistan on business

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • South America: Refinery back in action
    Refinery back on line one week ahead of schedule...disruptions to bunker market minimal.
  • Strike plays havoc with bunkering schedules
    Vancouver harbour and Fraser River inaccessible to ships as container vessels are diverted to Seattle and Tacoma.
  • Greek supplier moves to new offices
  • Pricing patterns see increased demand in Suez
  • PTP IFO380 sales jump 1500% in three years
    Arrival of container giants spurs rapid growth as plans for bunkering centre to rival Singapore continue.
  • Venezuelan imports aimed at alleviating Argentina energy crisis
    Bunker suppliers in Argentina said they were optimistic that shortages in the gas oil market would be alleviated soon.
  • UK broker expands team
  • Rotterdam little changed
  • Tokyo supply tightens ahead of Golden Week
    The Japanese bunker market is set to come to a virtual standstill during the forthcoming Golden Week celebrations, making early bookings essential.
  • Tug strike action hinders bunker deliveries
    Two container vessels affected by Canadian union strike; length of industrial action unknown.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • Second Basel International Hazardous Goods Conference
  • EUR Telematik launches "Direct-To"
  • Zimbabwe's freight companies run out of gas
  • Exel's pharmaceutical licence now includes Barcelona facility
  • ITX Cargo (Italy) with new partners
  • FedEx opens new office in Toulouse
  • Nigeria: Onne, Port Harcourt and Calabar update
  • A new management for Dachser

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • Court allows Karachi 8 to go home
  • MISC MD dies
  • Marmaras pleads guilty to US oil record charge
  • LNG carrier fleet "needs to treble by 2020"

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • WMU to use Seasecure training course
    IMO unit approves 11-part course and adopts it as part of graduate school curriculum
  • IMO security cooperation program "in full swing"
    Program aimed at helping governments "having a significant impact, particularly in the developing world."
  • Massive LNG ship building boom ahead?
    Study from Ocean Shipping Consultants forecasts major growth

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • Coast Guard set to close Columbia River on Tuesday
  • APL adding new service covering China and Australia
  • Cargill subsidiary inks deal to sell US grain to Cuba
  • Five top firms named for WSF concessions business
  • Coast Guard thinking globally with new security program

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shell slashes more reserves as two reports blast past practices
    TWO damming external reports have forced Royal Dutch/Shell to slash more proved reserves and radically change its methods of booking and auditing hydrocarbon resources.
  • Damned by their own words
    "SOON after coming to office as head of E&P in June 2001, I observed that the health of E&P was in a far worse state than was ever portrayed by my predecessor."
  • Erck Rickmers joins furore on rising boxship charter rates
    GERMAN shipowner Erck Rickmers has added his voice to the growing chorus of concern about the impact of soaring containership costs on liner services.
  • USCG in security checks on all ships
    THE US Coast Guard will board every ship on its first call at a US harbour on or after July 1 to check on compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code and the US Maritime Transportation Security Act, writes Rajesh Joshi.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • Tasman crew plead for Mangouras
    THE four Greek members of the Tasman Spirit's crew freed by a Karachi court on Saturday have urged Spanish authorities to follow Pakistan's suit and release Prestige captain Apostolos Mangouras
  • Drugs found on training ship
    INDIGNATION has hit Colombia after drugs were found on the country's high-profile training ship Gloria in the port of Cartagena de Indias last Friday
  • Superferry 14 blaze re-examined
    THE question of whether the Superferry 14 fire was caused by a bomb or paint will be examined when a Philippines maritime agency chief appears before the top level panel
  • Jinhui considers future takeovers
    JINHUI Shipping and Transport, the Hong Kong-based bulk shipping company, has opened doors to "inorganic growth" in the future at a presentation held today
  • Karachi claims to be discussed
    CRUCIAL issues relating to Tasman Spirit's liability, insurance and Pakistani claims will be discussed in a meeting scheduled in London for 27 April
  • Demos begin over Harwich development
    ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners have started demonstrations at Harwich on the eve of the public enquiry into Hutchison Ports' 1.7M TEU Bathside Bay terminal project
  • Crewmen held for captain's murder
  • Stena boosts Irish Sea presence
  • Arica strike now in seventh day
  • MISC chief exec Ali Yasin dies
  • Chennai plans ballast water treatment
  • Tug strike takes its toll
  • Concern over box below waterline
  • Greenpeace targets GM vessel
  • Genius seafarer saved by turtle
  • RIF presentation delayed again

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • Truckers agree to Customs funding
    Use customs revenue to pay for short-sea, they say, but don't touch Highway Trust Fund.
  • Lines scramble amid serious ship shortage
  • APM to build $450 million Va. terminal
  • Strike cuts Vancouver boxship calls almost in half
  • FedEx, pilots seek new contract
  • Coast Guard girds for July 1 security deadline
  • Intermodal revs up rail carloads
  • FMC clarifies China lines ruling
  • Taiwan seeks Singapore logistics expertise
  • Russia WTO talks underway
  • Kuehne & Nagel granted China license

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • 'Mid-stream' rates lure US Lines to CSX's HK terminal
    US Lines (USL) became CSX World Terminals Hong Kong's (CSXWTHK) latest customer last week after heavily slashing rates, according to a source close to the terminal operating company.
  • Strike will hit 75% of BC shipping, warns Canada's Council of Marine Carriers
    In an initiative which the Council of Marine Carriers (CMC) warns will shut down 75% of BC shipping operations, some 800 west-coast tug and barge operators have gone on strike.
  • Bolivian treaty clause heats up Chilean port strike
  • K+N moves forward with wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary
  • Baltic ports balance on Eurasian land-bridge
  • Bangladesh garment shippers urge state licensing of forwarders and agents
  • AP Moller announces management moves
  • Shipping outsider named new CFO of RPONL board
  • Cory Brothers sign double-agent pact with Vogt & Maguire Liner
  • Weil am Rhein boxes grew against the tide in 2003

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • Jo Tankers to pay $19.5m fine
    Dutch chemical carrier owner pleads guilty to conspiracy to fix freight rates.
  • Navgas contempt row flares
    Judge warns shareholders of sanctions as bondholders assert control.
  • Exmar and Excelerate order LNG ship
    Third regas ship to deliver for partners in end-2006.
  • Briese helps fly a kite
    Aptly named German owner backs bid to cut fuel cost with a return to windpower.
  • LNG fleet needs to triple by 2020
    Consultant maps requirements for burgeoning LNG sector.
  • Exmar Kosan confirms LPG buy
    Partners snap up 11-ship fleet from Japanese owner.
  • Strait Shipping sells Suilven
    New Zealand owner continues fleet changes with sale of ro-ro to new Fijian operator.
  • Dato Ali dies
    Malaysia International Shipping Corp shocked at sudden death of CEO.
  • KSINC sinks coastal service
    High-speed ferry plan scrapped by Indian company after difficulty securing a ship.
  • Two Wan Hai ships held
    Hong Kong detains Taiwanese pair among 19 other vessels that failed port state checks.
  • Costs curtail Aboitiz Transport
    Strong passenger and freight market for Philippine owner in 2003, but expenses rise.
  • Jo Tankers ship detained
    Inspectors hold 135 ships during March.
  • GSI on a high
    Guangzhou yard boosts 2003 net profit as finance costs fall.
  • Karachi Eight freedom confirmed
    Men fly home today after Pakistan court extends bail conditions.
  • Bulker under tow off Australia
    Tugs take panamax Harmonic Progress under tow after engine breakdown leaves ship powerless.
  • Kirby seals Osprey stake
    Inland barge operator takes one-third stake in southern US container barge feeder service.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • MEBA Pension Trust completes sale of FABC to P&O Nedlloyd
  • CP Ships joins U.S. port security group
  • Royal P&O Nedlloyd names Robbie CFO
  • Kirby buys stake in container barge company Osprey Line
  • Seafreight takes Florida/Barbados slots from Crowley
  • Cargo 2000 gets new leadership
  • USTDA awards $542,249 grant for Uganda airport study
  • Schlausch named head of air and sea forwarding at ABX
  • U.S. Commerce: Chinese televisions dumped on U.S. market

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 19, 2004
  • Remaining sections from "Tricolor" to be salvaged
    Four remaining sections from the car carrier "Tricolor", which sank in the English Channel in December 2002 after a collision ...
  • Shipments from Murmansk storage tanker to begin
    Ship-to-ship transfers from the 360,000 DWT "Berge Pioneer" - renamed "Belokameka" while of 20 year charter to Sibneft and ...
  • Klaipeda home port for Belarus fleet
    The Vice Minster for transport and communications in Belarus, Vladimnir Ulasjen, says that the President soon will sign a new ...

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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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