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February 23, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises Q4 loss widens on write-offs
    STAR Cruises, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said 2003 fourth-quarter losses widened after it wrote off the values of some of its older ships.
  • Portal lets logistics firms submit data to US Customs
    SINGAPORE's logistics companies can now submit US Customs declarations cheaply without revealing sensitive commercial data to shipping groups, thanks to a joint initiative of the Singapore Logistics Association and local IT group CrimsonLogic.
  • Semco Salvage completes ocean tug
    SEMCO Salvage & Marine has completed the building of another 13,500 bhp tug as part of a series of new ocean-going salvage/towing tugs the company is building under its fleet renewal programme.
  • Slide in VLCC rates due to seasonal dip in demand
    GLOBAL freight prices on the main crude shipping routes to world markets continued to fall through last week though a fresh round of bookings for VLCCs saw rates for voyages from the Middle East Gulf to Asia and US Gulf edging off the lows on Friday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Low-cost airlines will drive 'radical change': consultant
    THE emergence of low-cost airlines in Asia will greatly accelerate moves to harmonise aviation policies across the region and drive 'radical change', the Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline symposium in Singapore was told earlier this month.
  • Air passenger traffic in China seen rising 20%
  • Budget airlines to appeal against EU law
  • Virgin Express, Belgian airline back in merger talks
  • Air India may make profit despite early losses of US$10m
  • Air Canada aims to block access to Toronto terminal
Dockyard
  • New ballast convention pins hope on new technology
    LAST week's adoption by a diplomatic conference of the International Maritime Organization of the new International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments can be viewed in two ways.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    WITH no let up in interest for purchasing, especially for modern tonnage, competition is growing stronger for the few ships that can be considered 'seriously' for sale.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises Q4 loss widens on write-offs
    STAR Cruises, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said 2003 fourth-quarter losses widened after it wrote off the values of some of its older ships.
  • Portal lets logistics firms submit data to US Customs
    SINGAPORE's logistics companies can now submit US Customs declarations cheaply without revealing sensitive commercial data to shipping groups, thanks to a joint initiative of the Singapore Logistics Association and local IT group CrimsonLogic.
  • Semco Salvage completes ocean tug
    SEMCO Salvage & Marine has completed the building of another 13,500 bhp tug as part of a series of new ocean-going salvage/towing tugs the company is building under its fleet renewal programme.
  • Slide in VLCC rates due to seasonal dip in demand
    GLOBAL freight prices on the main crude shipping routes to world markets continued to fall through last week though a fresh round of bookings for VLCCs saw rates for voyages from the Middle East Gulf to Asia and US Gulf edging off the lows on Friday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Low-cost airlines will drive 'radical change': consultant
    THE emergence of low-cost airlines in Asia will greatly accelerate moves to harmonise aviation policies across the region and drive 'radical change', the Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline symposium in Singapore was told earlier this month.
  • Air passenger traffic in China seen rising 20%
  • Budget airlines to appeal against EU law
  • Virgin Express, Belgian airline back in merger talks
  • Air India may make profit despite early losses of US$10m
  • Air Canada aims to block access to Toronto terminal
Dockyard
  • New ballast convention pins hope on new technology
    LAST week's adoption by a diplomatic conference of the International Maritime Organization of the new International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments can be viewed in two ways.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    WITH no let up in interest for purchasing, especially for modern tonnage, competition is growing stronger for the few ships that can be considered 'seriously' for sale.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises Q4 loss widens on write-offs
    STAR Cruises, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said 2003 fourth-quarter losses widened after it wrote off the values of some of its older ships.
  • Portal lets logistics firms submit data to US Customs
    SINGAPORE's logistics companies can now submit US Customs declarations cheaply without revealing sensitive commercial data to shipping groups, thanks to a joint initiative of the Singapore Logistics Association and local IT group CrimsonLogic.
  • Semco Salvage completes ocean tug
    SEMCO Salvage & Marine has completed the building of another 13,500 bhp tug as part of a series of new ocean-going salvage/towing tugs the company is building under its fleet renewal programme.
  • Slide in VLCC rates due to seasonal dip in demand
    GLOBAL freight prices on the main crude shipping routes to world markets continued to fall through last week though a fresh round of bookings for VLCCs saw rates for voyages from the Middle East Gulf to Asia and US Gulf edging off the lows on Friday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Low-cost airlines will drive 'radical change': consultant
    THE emergence of low-cost airlines in Asia will greatly accelerate moves to harmonise aviation policies across the region and drive 'radical change', the Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline symposium in Singapore was told earlier this month.
  • Air passenger traffic in China seen rising 20%
  • Budget airlines to appeal against EU law
  • Virgin Express, Belgian airline back in merger talks
  • Air India may make profit despite early losses of US$10m
  • Air Canada aims to block access to Toronto terminal
Dockyard
  • New ballast convention pins hope on new technology
    LAST week's adoption by a diplomatic conference of the International Maritime Organization of the new International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments can be viewed in two ways.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    WITH no let up in interest for purchasing, especially for modern tonnage, competition is growing stronger for the few ships that can be considered 'seriously' for sale.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Star Cruises Q4 loss widens on write-offs
    STAR Cruises, the world's No 4 cruise line operator, said 2003 fourth-quarter losses widened after it wrote off the values of some of its older ships.
  • Portal lets logistics firms submit data to US Customs
    SINGAPORE's logistics companies can now submit US Customs declarations cheaply without revealing sensitive commercial data to shipping groups, thanks to a joint initiative of the Singapore Logistics Association and local IT group CrimsonLogic.
  • Semco Salvage completes ocean tug
    SEMCO Salvage & Marine has completed the building of another 13,500 bhp tug as part of a series of new ocean-going salvage/towing tugs the company is building under its fleet renewal programme.
  • Slide in VLCC rates due to seasonal dip in demand
    GLOBAL freight prices on the main crude shipping routes to world markets continued to fall through last week though a fresh round of bookings for VLCCs saw rates for voyages from the Middle East Gulf to Asia and US Gulf edging off the lows on Friday.
Air and Land Transport
  • Low-cost airlines will drive 'radical change': consultant
    THE emergence of low-cost airlines in Asia will greatly accelerate moves to harmonise aviation policies across the region and drive 'radical change', the Asia Pacific Low Cost Airline symposium in Singapore was told earlier this month.
  • Air passenger traffic in China seen rising 20%
  • Budget airlines to appeal against EU law
  • Virgin Express, Belgian airline back in merger talks
  • Air India may make profit despite early losses of US$10m
  • Air Canada aims to block access to Toronto terminal
Dockyard
  • New ballast convention pins hope on new technology
    LAST week's adoption by a diplomatic conference of the International Maritime Organization of the new International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments can be viewed in two ways.
Ship Sales
  • SHIP SALES
    WITH no let up in interest for purchasing, especially for modern tonnage, competition is growing stronger for the few ships that can be considered 'seriously' for sale.

Sched Netweb site
  • CCNI launches enhanced Asia-Central-South America services
  • Maersk, K Line jointly lease Kobe terminals
  • CP Ships announces leadership shuffle
  • CMA CGM launches West Mediterranean-Tunisia service
  • Schenker provides logistic services for Sail Melbourne
  • Thai to set up cargo hub at new Bangkok airport
  • UA to expand US-China service
  • AF handles less cargo in Q3
  • Avnet turns to FedEx for global shipments

Exim Indiaweb site
  • NOL Group exits tanker business with sale of NAS
  • CMA-CGM launches South Korea-Russia service
  • New cooperation to offer unique 3-string service from June - Europe-E. Coast S. America
  • Lykes to offer new Sprint across the Pacific
  • MOL may exceed profit forecast
  • CMA-CGM to buy Chinese vessels
  • Hapag-Lloyd establishes Investor Relations
  • USCO Logistics to be renamed
  • USF Logistics Services receives ISO certification
  • 'K' Line to expand India services
  • Hamburg Port Authority now ULA's equity partner in bid for JNP box terminal project
  • Transworld Group's musical event enthralls audience
  • Sinha to commission Haldia dry bulk cargo berth today
  • Nepal vanaspati imports at zero duty for 3 more months allowed
  • US panel approves imposition of dumping duty on Indian shrimps
  • Govt to contest US panel ruling
  • Curbs on high-grade iron ore exports
  • JNP attains 2 m TEUs 39 days before close of fiscal year - JNPCT set to cross 1 m TEUs by March-end
  • All 5 consortia submit revised technical bids - JNPT's third box terminal project
  • Minister lays stone for LPG cavern at Vizag - Another at New Mangalore Port proposed
  • DCI set to divest 20 pc stake through IPO route
  • Exporters may be taxed for selling DEPB licences
  • Nabard to launch Rs 50,000 cr. farm infrastructure fund
  • Cabinet meeting skips Sagar Mala project

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2004
  • Spill halts ships exiting Mississippi
    Bunker players in Houston said today that a fuel oil spill of around 3,000 metric tonnes (mt) in the Mississippi River last night was preventing ships from heading downstream but wasn't affecting barge movements.
  • Q&A with DNVPS about Busan bunker alert
    A 'Bunker Alert' issued this week by DNVPS for the South Korean port of Busan, and the subsequent reporting of it on Bunkerworld, caused quite a commotion. The bunker alert put a question mark on the fuel quality in a country with a near impeccable record. We put a few questions to DNVPS about this particular alert.
  • Korean 'Bunker Alert' causes commotion
    A 'Bunker Alert' issued this week by DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) for the South Korean port of Busan has stirred up a range of reactions. The most prominent market feedback was surprise and a degree of disbelief, because South Korea is known for its high quality straight run fuel oil and has never seen a bunker quality dispute or claim.
  • African market snapshots
  • Ice problem rears its head in a generally bullish Baltic
    IFO prices have been gradually rising all week at the majority of ports across the Baltic region. In most cases demand has risen in sympathy as well.
  • FAL purchases fourth large vessel
    A FAL spokesman told Bunkerworld today that the comapany had bought the 93,000 deadweight tonne (dwt) LMZ Christiana (built 1981) for a reported $7.5 million.
  • Indonesia: 'Big interest' in liberalised bunker market
    One of the last remaining 'closed' markets to the bunkering industry is poised to grant private companies permission to import marine fuel, as international bunker players wait in the wings.
  • Rotterdam firmer again, still no congestion

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2004
  • EuroAirport - Aviation "swop shop" on February 21
  • Horizon Services for Span Alaska
  • EU seeks to extend aviation talks with non-EU states
  • USCO Logistics to trade under Kuehne & Nagel brand
  • BNSF leases Texas Line to TIBR
  • Naples Airport inaugurates new airfreight terminal
  • Giant carriers form new cooperation
  • Deutsche Post World Net appoints new Chairman for "Mail International"

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2004
  • Tug/barge missing, feared hijacked
    Indonesian tug/barge missing in possible second hijacking after failed initial attempt
  • Rolls-Royce MT30 passes development milestone
    Gains DNV approval
  • New presence in Korean coatings market
    Samsung Fine Chemicals (SFC) and SigmaKalonhave put their Korean coatings operations together into a Joint Venture Company to be known as Sigma Samsung Coatings (SSC).
  • South Carolina ports plan security charge
    $1 a foot of ship's length from July 1, says newspaper
  • Finnlines goes to Fincantieri for world's largest RoPax ships
    4,200 lane meters and 500 passengers

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Stelios has easyCruise launch in sight after buying ex-Renaissance cruiseship
    ENTREPRENEUR Stelios Haji-Ioannou has bought a cruiseship previously operated by bankrupt US company Renaissance Cruises as Renaissance Two.
  • MSC will boycott Felixstowe security surcharge
    MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Co will refuse to pay the security surcharge imposed by Hutchison Ports at Felixstowe.
  • Sino-German first as Rickmers orders four boxships at Dalian
    BERTRAM Rickmers has signed a groundbreaking order for four 4,250 teu newbuildings with Dalian New Shipbuilding, with an option for another four.
  • Quartet shines in P&I renewals round
    BRITANNIA, Gard, UK and Shipowners clubs will emerge as the main winners of the latest P&I renewals, sources in London said, writes James Brewer.
  • Frontline's Ship Finance International poised for first half market listing
    A SEPARATE stock market listing for Frontline's new subsidiary, Ship Finance International, looks set to be implemented by the end of the first half of this year, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2004
  • IMO deny ISPS white list
    A FORMAL 'white list' of ISPS code compliant ports will not be drawn up by the IMO or US Coast Guard (USCG), according to officials, however "problem" ports will be subject to higher levels of scrutiny
  • Star and NCL profits plummet
    A $95.5M "impairment charge" for Star Cruises has resulted in a $101.4M loss for the group in 2003, compared to a profit of $82.6M in 2002
  • Universe called to court
    Michael Margretis, director of operations at Universe Maritime, the operator of the Prestige has been summoned to give evidence at the Prestige court case in Spain
  • WSC rejects e-seal tracking
    LINER shipping's World Shipping Council has come out against the dual use of electronic security seals as cargo tracking devices as well as a deterrent measure
  • Maersk backs away from Falklands
    MAERSK Sealand has said its postponement a plan to call at the Falkland Islands for had nothing to do with the political situation in Argentina
  • Subsidy battle overshadows port plan
    BATTLE lines are being drawn over the use of subsidies to develop UK's Great Yarmouth as a base for Ro-Ro passenger and freight services to the Netherlands
  • Marad seeks tanker proposals
  • Santos strike to last past carnival
  • Stelios sells shares for cruise
  • Fourth good year for Grindrod
  • Case closed says Seattle charterer
  • PNSC's first half profit up
  • Saudis unveil Dammam-Dubai ferry
  • Stolt hopeful after grim 2003
  • Leaking tanker enters Sydney
  • Inchon sign MOU for six box berths

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2004
  • Hearing scheduled in Evergreen case
    In a victory for the ocean carrier, a federal judge will hear witnesses' testimony before deciding whether Evergreen America must bargain with the ILA on a contract for 115 office workers who rejected ILA representation in a disputed election.
  • Charleston plans security surcharge
    The South Carolina State Ports Authority, frustrated by increased security costs, wants to charge shipping lines an extra dollar per foot of vessel length every time a ship or barge uses the state's terminals. Corps to study Charleston proposal
  • 5,000 workers strike CN
    The railroad said it is adhering to normal train schedules using management staff, but warns that delays are possible.
  • BAX presses FMC for NVO decision
  • BIS publishes guide on Export Administration Regulations
  • Homeland Security introduces new anti-terrorism program
  • US: EU must scrap farm subsidies
  • ABX Logistics signs software agreement with DCS Transport
  • Wal-Mart plans distribution center in Houston
  • Kuehne & Nagel strengthens commitment to GF-X
  • SEKO Global Logistics Network appoints Stephen Russell president
  • EU unveils new security measures
  • Tropical Shipping raises bunker, security surcharges

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2004
  • Five thousand CN staff join pay strike
    Some 5,000 intermodal, shopcraft and clerical workers went on strike early today after last minute talks with Canadian National Railway (CN) ended without an agreement.
  • NZ court fines failed South Pacific Shipping director US$7m
    A New Zealand court has fined a director of South Pacific Shipping (SPS) - which collapsed in 1998, owing NZ$20 million (US$14.02million) - some NZ$10million (US$7.01million) for 'reckless trading'.
  • All five bidders back in JNPT bidding ring
  • Final CSX payments concludes four-year dispute
  • New World Alliance and Yang Ming boost Pacific capacity
  • CORRECTION: GA service keeps ports covered
  • New radiation equipment to be installed at Oakland
  • Rickmers panamax deal opens Dalian's export account
  • Spring reefer rail service planned for Central Asia
  • K Line and Maersk KK sign joint lease at Kobe Port's Rokko Terminals

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2004
  • Past not 'Bright' for Cosco in New Orleans
    Bulker in Genmar crash is sister of infamous Bright Field.
  • Genmar tanker holed on Mississippi
    Double-hull aframax spills bunkers after crash with Cosco bulk carrier at terminal.
  • OSG closes out $150m bond issue
    Flotation gets high marks in finance circles.
  • Shipowner was "reckless"
    Klaus Lower ordered to pay $4.8m to victims of collapsed company.
  • Newbuilding sinking threatens Star's loans
    Cruise company seeking waiver from lenders to stave off default snowball.
  • Tanker and crew missing in Caspian
    Air and sea search in progress for 10 seafarers missing after ship sinks in storm.
  • Fjord Line falls behind
    Norwegian ferry operator pleased with passenger numbers, but profits slump in 2003.
  • Stelios' boat comes in
    Life afloat at $55 a night as no frills easyCruise is launched.
  • Caspian Shipping sell-off denied
    Azeri government has no immediate plans to privatise national shipowner.
  • Star losses escalate
    Fleet renewal moves and legal expense cost Asian cruise giant dear.
  • Korea Line turns coal to gold
    Korean owner signs lucrative 18-year bulker deal with Korea Southern Power Co.
  • Norway's TFDS saved by sales
    Disposal of two ships boosts ferry owner's pre-tax income for 2003 beyond that of previous year.
  • Ro-ro collides with fishing boat
    Nine missing after accident in South China Sea off Basuo in Hainan.
  • Singapore Shipping sees profit crash back
    But company expects higher charter rates to buoy up its figures in next financial year.
  • Dollar drives down Bourbon turnover
    French group fails to see benefit of bulker boom because of weak US currency.
  • Al-Salam International dips
    Jordanian cargoship operator sees slight fall in net profits in 2003.
  • Dubai targets Iraqi ports
    Gulf state wants a slice of the multi-million dollar reconstruction work to restore facilities.
  • Eurydice docks in Sydney
    A Shell-chartered aframax at the centre of a potential pollution scare has begun unloading cargo.
  • Profits triple at Precious
    Thai bulker owner powers ahead on back of stronger freight rates and sizeable exchange gains.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2004
  • Stolt-Nielsen's losses widen
  • MarAd seeks bids to build U.S.-flag product tank vessels
  • FEFC westbound rate increase amount confirmed
  • Homeland Security detains Chinese stowaways
  • FedEx signs up big tech shipper
  • Erickson solidifies role as Atlas chief
  • CN says shippers may experience "some delays" from CAW strike
  • Schneider taps Velocity for auto parts distribution
  • Auto delivery companies team up
  • MarAd finds no environmental impact for Anchorage intermodal work
  • FMC extends NVO financial proof comment period to Feb. 27
  • SEKO Global Logistics Network names Russell president
  • U.S. issues watch list of transshipment violators
  • Sao Tome & Principe receive U.S. grants for seaport and airport studies
  • IWLA, OSHA form alliance to promote warehouse safety

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2004
  • Shipping White Paper hits snag
    The eagerly awaited White Paper on Norwegian shipping has already hit a snag with disagreement within the minority centre-right ...
  • "Stena Nautica" to be moved after the weekend
    "Stena Nautica" will probably stay at the present berth until the beginning of next week. "Everything seems to be under ...
  • Latvian Shipping buys ice-strengthened tanker trio
    JSC Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has bought three 37,000-DWT ice-strenghtened tankers from Monaco based International Andromeda Shipping. The ...

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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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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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