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July 22, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Brunei seeks global partner to build new box terminal
    THE Brunei government has launched a global search for a partner to build and operate a new US$400 million container terminal, which will be in addition to an existing one in which PSA has a major stake.
  • Masters voice fears of violence in Strait
    SHIP captains have written to maritime authorities expressing fears for their lives on voyages through the Malacca Strait after a spate of violent kidnappings in June, a sea crimes watchdog said.
  • Ship derivatives market doubles to US$8b in H1
    THE shipping derivatives market more than doubled to US$8 billion in this year's first six months as banks, shipowners, oil producers and miners sought to profit from record freight rates, International Maritime Exchange estimated.
  • China Offshore may build up to 7 LNG import plants
    CHINA National Offshore Oil Corp, the country's third-biggest oil producer, may build as many as seven liquefied natural gas import terminals by 2010 to help meet the nation's demand for energy, chairman Fu Chengyu said.
  • Regal arrival
    THE 'Queen Mary 2', the world's largest cruise ship, arriving in Rotterdam early yesterday from Hamburg.
  • Stelmar Shipping's profit in Q2 triples on new ships, high rates
    STELMAR Shipping Ltd, a tanker company that last month rejected a takeover offer from bigger rival OMI Corp, said second-quarter profit more than tripled as it added new ships and freight rates climbed.
  • Tightening security
    A container truck pulls its load past a shipping container facility at Sydney's Botany Bay on Tuesday.
Air and Land Transport
  • AirAsia drops plan to sell stake to Virgin Blue
    AIRASIA, South-east Asia's biggest discount airline, said it has decided to end talks to sell a stake to Virgin Blue because it didn't want to give up control.
  • Cautious revival of business encourages BA
  • Changi, Fraport in bid for India airports
  • EU close to approving Alitalia lifeline loan
  • Delta pilots offer 23% cut in their wages
  • Honeywell's Q2 profit rises 13% as sales increase

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Brunei seeks global partner to build new box terminal
    THE Brunei government has launched a global search for a partner to build and operate a new US$400 million container terminal, which will be in addition to an existing one in which PSA has a major stake.
  • Masters voice fears of violence in Strait
    SHIP captains have written to maritime authorities expressing fears for their lives on voyages through the Malacca Strait after a spate of violent kidnappings in June, a sea crimes watchdog said.
  • Ship derivatives market doubles to US$8b in H1
    THE shipping derivatives market more than doubled to US$8 billion in this year's first six months as banks, shipowners, oil producers and miners sought to profit from record freight rates, International Maritime Exchange estimated.
  • China Offshore may build up to 7 LNG import plants
    CHINA National Offshore Oil Corp, the country's third-biggest oil producer, may build as many as seven liquefied natural gas import terminals by 2010 to help meet the nation's demand for energy, chairman Fu Chengyu said.
  • Regal arrival
    THE 'Queen Mary 2', the world's largest cruise ship, arriving in Rotterdam early yesterday from Hamburg.
  • Stelmar Shipping's profit in Q2 triples on new ships, high rates
    STELMAR Shipping Ltd, a tanker company that last month rejected a takeover offer from bigger rival OMI Corp, said second-quarter profit more than tripled as it added new ships and freight rates climbed.
  • Tightening security
    A container truck pulls its load past a shipping container facility at Sydney's Botany Bay on Tuesday.
Air and Land Transport
  • AirAsia drops plan to sell stake to Virgin Blue
    AIRASIA, South-east Asia's biggest discount airline, said it has decided to end talks to sell a stake to Virgin Blue because it didn't want to give up control.
  • Cautious revival of business encourages BA
  • Changi, Fraport in bid for India airports
  • EU close to approving Alitalia lifeline loan
  • Delta pilots offer 23% cut in their wages
  • Honeywell's Q2 profit rises 13% as sales increase

Sched Netweb site
  • Taicang Port throughput soars
  • New channel in Guangxi
  • Ryder System buys back shares
  • US Customs certifies FWL Technologies
  • Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia commence Malacca Strait patrols
  • Transport volume up in Henan Province
  • Income rises for Covenant Transport
  • GeoLogistics hires Bishop as EVP, CFO
  • Greater southern China airport collaboration called for at forum
  • Emirates orders 13 Boeing 777-300ERs
  • DHL expands in Indonesia

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Morocco keen on permanent shipping line with Mumbai
  • WTO 'draft' leaves everybody cold
  • CII visiting Malaysia, Singapore with a mission
  • Major Ports post 16 pc rise in container handling in Q1
  • Mormugao to don a greener cover
  • Small exporters may be given status holders category
  • Commerce Minister hints at better deal for tea exporters
  • Fieo team meets FM, presses for tax relief on DEPB credit
  • Delhi, Mumbai airports' facelift attracts 10 bidders
  • RBI tells banks to waive turnover norm for exporters' Gold Card
  • Customs officials explain finer points of service tax at Vizag open house meet
  • IMC, ICC to hold joint seminar on int'l banking practices today
  • Sattva ICD operators, Customs hold informative trade meet
  • Maritime training institutes to have ship in campus

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 21, 2004
  • US oil inventories put fear of summer shortages to bed
    A bullish crude draw pushed oil prices up today, but growth in US gasoline and distillate stocks helped ease supply fears.
  • Latest US oil inventory figures at a glance
  • Modest price falls continue in Fujairah
  • Normality rules in Piraeus
  • Container giant forced to bunker outside Israel
    Vessels directed to bunker elsewhere as striking port workers concede some ground over privatisation dispute.
  • Singapore suppliers accuse DNVPS of shipowner bias
    Singapore's suppliers deny that they will boycott quoting vessels with DNVPS surveyors on board...but say they will charge more.
  • Asian August arrivals dwindle as arbitrage dries up
    Fuel oil arbitrage arrivals from the West to Asia have dropped to around 1.4 mt for August arrival.
  • Chemoil begins Sri Lankan operations
    Chemoil have said they plan to use their global experience with local knowledge in a joint venture with local shipping company.

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 21, 2004
  • Delphi Grundig to launch digital tachograph
  • Kazakhstan's new rail law welcomes newcomers
  • Tesco acquires 50% of Chinese hypermarket operator Hymall
  • Turkey plans third bridge over the Bosporus
  • Delta pushed further into the red
  • Safmarine announces changes to prime express service
  • Rieck's managing director Horst Stiegler turns 60

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 21, 2004
  • IMB denies exaggerating piracy figures
  • MSMI's record growth
  • PSA's big crane order
  • Hamworthy placing oversubscribed
  • OMI Corp to open London office

Marine Logweb site
JULY 21, 2004
  • Conferees approve $11.1 billion for Navy shipbuilding

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 21, 2004
  • Matson Navigation christens second new container ship
  • Vancouver B.C. Port Authority taps Aeroguard for cruise security
  • U.S. Commercial Service honors Portland firm for exports
  • Three firms still in running for Washington State Ferries ships
  • Spokane Airport resurfacing work forces shift to alternate runway

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Spain steps in to save Izar from bankruptcy
    THE Spanish government may be turning to radical surgery to save as much of Izar as it can following acquiescence to European Commission demands that the shipbuilder repay €308m ($367m) of state aid.
  • Eurotunnel reshuffle
    Debt-laden Eurotunnel has confirmed the imminent departure of two directors, in charge of its passenger and freight shuttle services, writes Roger Hailey .
  • Bathside breakthrough as ABP changes guard
    PLANS to build an urgently needed deepwater container terminal at Harwich took a big step forward yesterday with news of an agreement on road access.
  • TEN to honour Greek 11 in lead-up to Athens 2004
    TSAKOS Energy Navigation has announced its intention to christen its next suezmax tanker from Hyundai in honour of Greece's European Championship-winning football team.
  • MCA launches windfarm trial
    The Maritime and Coastguard Agency launched a major trial yesterday to assess the effect that windfarms could have on electronic navigation equipment, writes Sandra Speares.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 21, 2004
  • QM2 security is child's play
    AN incident last Thursday in which three people climbed onto the bulbous bow of the new Cunard liner Queen Mary 2 in Norway is "blatant evidence of the lack of ISPS measures," says a senior Norwegian shipping official
  • UK to publish ports policy in 2005
    UK transport secretary Alastair Darling says he will publish a review of the policy for ports by the end of next year
  • Filipino marine leadership change
    TWO Philippines maritime organisations have seen leaders change following appointments this week by president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
  • OMI record profits with young fleet
    OMI chairman Craig Stevenson said today that vessel purchases and newbuildings continue to reduce the age of its fleet even as record profits roll in
  • Cochin chokes on cashews
    CONTAINER handling at Cochin's Rajiv Gandhi Container Terminal has slowed down due to piling up of cashew nut consignments and a lack of adequate backup equipment
  • No more crew list visas
    CITING security as its primary issue, the US State Department has formalised a rule prohibiting 'crew list visas' and mandating new BioVisas for individual seafarers
  • Irish support short-sea corridors
  • Unions oppose Izar closure
  • Australian ports must tackle govt
  • India to rescue Hindustan yard
  • Jinhui shares in Oslo free fall
  • Half ahead at Israeli ports
  • Oakland box theft-ring broken up
  • Kandla - dredging tender
  • Kolkata encourages shipbreaking
  • Bolivian gas privatised

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 21, 2004
  • Ships idled at LA-Long Beach
    Ocean carriers continue to wrestle with delays amid a shortage of longshore labor at the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach.
  • DHL buys naming rights to stadium
    Express services provider's logo will adorn South Florida home (left) of pro football's Miami Dolphins and reigning World Series champs, Florida Marlins.
  • Trucking leads CNF earnings
  • Companies pay FMC fines
  • Japan doubles growth forecast
  • Union eases Israel port protest
  • Northwest cargo revenues climb
  • China bolsters southwest container capacity
  • Corps reconsidering S. Carolina box site
  • India box traffic up 16 percent
  • Plan for Brunei transshipment port
  • Tibbett & Britten in $500M Oman contract

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 21, 2004
  • Large RPONL share-deals raise consolidation speculation
    Large block-deals in Royal P&O Nedlloyd (RPONL) - including one private transaction equalling about a 2.5% stake - have buttressed rumours that someone is consolidating a stake.
  • Singapore's SembCorp Marine to buy 30% of Cosco Shipyard stake
  • Owners have little to play with, despite apparent strength of position
  • UK transport industry demands definition on transport policy
  • 'Lula' veto a blow for Brazil container operators
  • Industry meeting hopes to de-CIFFA way forward in Canadian dispute
  • OOCL increases capacity on Scan Baltic route
  • Korea fixes lease fees at port free-trade zone
  • Container-distribution centre to be built in Kunming
  • Logistics baby leaves NYK nest

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 21, 2004
  • No rush on review, no promises on bylaws, no love for Stelios
    Stelmar chairman Nick Hartley says company not served by further debate with 'one shareholder.'
  • NYK dumps Stolt stock
    Japanese giant bails out of embattled shipping group after 17 years.
  • One more...
    Pearl Crossing submits latest proposal for new LNG terminal, this time off the coast of Louisiana.
  • Genmar cracks $30 barrier
    New York company hits historic high on big earnings week for tanker owners.
  • Jinhui slumps further
    Another bad share day for bulker owner that predicted dire financial result ahead.
  • Norilsk fine tunes fleet plans
    Russian mining group close to tendering for four bulkers to cut its transport costs.
  • Strong start for Varun
    Indian tanker owner more than doubles net profit in first quarter ending 30 June.
  • MMM lines up tanker
    Malaysian owner will pick either Japanese or Korean second-hand vessel to expand fleet.
  • Depreciation drains Fred Olsen
    Costly second quarter for Norwegian owner, but six-month figure still in black.
  • Red Hot Chile
    Stelmar's jv with South America's Cape Tankers singled out as main source of higher profits.
  • Lenac on the block
    Bankrupt Croatian yard's creditors agree to international sale tender.
  • Song Cam on target
    Vietnamese group Vinashin's shipbuilding and repair yard set to meet turnover expectations early.
  • Another step up for NSCSA
    Profits increase again for Saudi tanker owner in first half of 2004.
  • Glasier to join Carnival
    Former Royal Caribbean Cruises chief financial officer made non-executive director at industry rival.
  • Singapore holds safety seminar
    Yard executives attend workshop on occupational safety and health for the marine industry.
  • Sembcorp expands in China
    Singapore ship repairer and offshore conversion firm is taking a 30% stake in Cosco Shipyard Group.
  • OMI celebrates record year early
    Dampened slightly by Stelmar gamble, OMI still made more in first six months than any year in its history.
  • Tankerska in double detention
    Croatian pair among eleven ships held by US authorities over port state control infringements.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 21, 2004
  • U.S./Panama carriers raise rates
  • FMC collects $549,000 in civil penalties
  • Strong oil demand boosts OMI's 2nd-quarter profits
  • Wan Hai orders 6,000-TEU ships
  • SDDC completes record sealift to Iraq, Afghanistan
  • China Shipping chooses Hamburg "Hafen-City" for European head office
  • Mitsui O.S.K. appoints Inchcape to handle bulk ships in Australia
  • Deutsche Post cuts back night flights in Germany
  • Ryder's directors approve repurchase of 3.5 million company shares
  • FMC reviews four OTI license applications
  • U.S. cites Japan's failure to comply with WTO apple decision
  • Oman awards Tibbett & Britten $500 million 4PL contract
  • Canada's prime minister names Lapierre as transport minister
  • DHL Logistics and Data Exchange Corp. offer integrated software
  • iCAD picks SEKO Worldwide as logistics partner
  • CLM, University of Maryland offer online course on supply chain
  • Certification program on terrorism prevention in transport industries
  • National Cargo Security Council meeting on radiation technologies
  • Logistics, export forum scheduled by Transnacional Forum
  • ST&R adds to roster
  • Coast Guard, MarAd review Pearl Crossing's LNG port application

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