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June 25, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Singapore issues 24-hour security rule for ships
    SHIPS calling at Singapore will be required to complete a security form 24 hours before arrival, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said in a new port circular, which also gives guidelines for ships coming from so-called 'dirty' ports.
  • US to ensure smooth flow of oil under ISPS regime
    THE United States is cooperating closely with the oil industry to ensure there is no disruption to supplies when tough new shipping security rules take effect next week, a senior coast guard official said on Wednesday.
  • Ports of Auckland box volumes slide on loss of client
    PORTS of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest port, said it handled 8 per cent fewer containers in May than a year earlier after losing a shipping service to a rival.
  • Haze alert for ships plying Malacca Straits
    MALAYSIAN authorities have issued a haze alert for seafarers plying the Malacca Straits, where hundreds of ships pass through daily.
Air and Land Transport
  • Ailing Air Canada accepts Cerberus investment offer
    AIR Canada has accepted a US$183 million investment proposal from New York firm Cerberus Capital Management for a 9.2 per cent stake in the struggling airline.
  • SIA gets Rolls Royce's 1,000th Trent engine
  • United Airlines scales back size of federal aid request
  • Paris airports introduce fingerprint security checks
  • Six US carriers give out passenger information
  • LOG Book
Admiralty Casebook
  • Accident probe sparks call for stringent safety management
    CANBERRA's marine safety investigation body has called on all shipping companies to ensure that procedures for working in hazardous locations are thoroughly covered in their International Safety Management documentation.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Singapore issues 24-hour security rule for ships
    SHIPS calling at Singapore will be required to complete a security form 24 hours before arrival, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said in a new port circular, which also gives guidelines for ships coming from so-called 'dirty' ports.
  • US to ensure smooth flow of oil under ISPS regime
    THE United States is cooperating closely with the oil industry to ensure there is no disruption to supplies when tough new shipping security rules take effect next week, a senior coast guard official said on Wednesday.
  • Ports of Auckland box volumes slide on loss of client
    PORTS of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest port, said it handled 8 per cent fewer containers in May than a year earlier after losing a shipping service to a rival.
  • Haze alert for ships plying Malacca Straits
    MALAYSIAN authorities have issued a haze alert for seafarers plying the Malacca Straits, where hundreds of ships pass through daily.
Air and Land Transport
  • Ailing Air Canada accepts Cerberus investment offer
    AIR Canada has accepted a US$183 million investment proposal from New York firm Cerberus Capital Management for a 9.2 per cent stake in the struggling airline.
  • SIA gets Rolls Royce's 1,000th Trent engine
  • United Airlines scales back size of federal aid request
  • Paris airports introduce fingerprint security checks
  • Six US carriers give out passenger information
  • LOG Book
Admiralty Casebook
  • Accident probe sparks call for stringent safety management
    CANBERRA's marine safety investigation body has called on all shipping companies to ensure that procedures for working in hazardous locations are thoroughly covered in their International Safety Management documentation.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Singapore issues 24-hour security rule for ships
    SHIPS calling at Singapore will be required to complete a security form 24 hours before arrival, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said in a new port circular, which also gives guidelines for ships coming from so-called 'dirty' ports.
  • US to ensure smooth flow of oil under ISPS regime
    THE United States is cooperating closely with the oil industry to ensure there is no disruption to supplies when tough new shipping security rules take effect next week, a senior coast guard official said on Wednesday.
  • Ports of Auckland box volumes slide on loss of client
    PORTS of Auckland Ltd, New Zealand's largest port, said it handled 8 per cent fewer containers in May than a year earlier after losing a shipping service to a rival.
  • Haze alert for ships plying Malacca Straits
    MALAYSIAN authorities have issued a haze alert for seafarers plying the Malacca Straits, where hundreds of ships pass through daily.
Air and Land Transport
  • Ailing Air Canada accepts Cerberus investment offer
    AIR Canada has accepted a US$183 million investment proposal from New York firm Cerberus Capital Management for a 9.2 per cent stake in the struggling airline.
  • SIA gets Rolls Royce's 1,000th Trent engine
  • United Airlines scales back size of federal aid request
  • Paris airports introduce fingerprint security checks
  • Six US carriers give out passenger information
  • LOG Book
Admiralty Casebook
  • Accident probe sparks call for stringent safety management
    CANBERRA's marine safety investigation body has called on all shipping companies to ensure that procedures for working in hazardous locations are thoroughly covered in their International Safety Management documentation.

Sched Netweb site
  • Major investment to improve links in Pearl River Delta Region
  • CSX increases share in Pusan Newport Company
  • China railway warns against overcharging of rail freight
  • Famous Pacific Shipping invests in Cape Town
  • Union Pacific creates new executive position
  • FEWA lines to implement freight tax surcharge on Benin Cargo
  • Dubai improving its international maritime stature
  • Air Macau signs handling agreement with Nanking Lou Airport
  • Lufthansa Cargo to offer global fashion service
  • FedEx posts 47 per cent jump in net income for Q4

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping industry makes strong pitch for tonnage tax regime
  • IRDA heeds INSA plea, restores 5 pc special discount on marine hull
  • Gems, jewellery export sector targets exports of $ 13.3 bn
  • US exporting more hi-tech products to India
  • Spices export target raised by Rs 100 cr
  • EC has open mind on FTA with India
  • Assn of Gujarat Pvt. Ports seeks I-T sops extension to sub-concession holders - To encourage investments in port, terminal projects
  • MoS gives green signal to JNP's third box terminal development
  • JN Port becomes ISPS code compliant
  • Mundra Port first in private sector to become ISPS compliant
  • Mumbai Port declared ISPS code compliant
  • Goodrich Maritime pioneers use of flexi-tanks for shipments from Kandla
  • Karnataka EOUs set scorching pace
  • EU may scrap liner conferences system
  • Foreign Trade Analysis: Current Policy & Procedures - By M. Sreedharan
  • PLR/PLI advance for dock workers sought
  • R. S. Chunduru is new President of Hyderabad CHA Association

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 24, 2004
  • Istanbul market hit by three-day security shutdown
    Maritime security risk given high priority as world leaders descend upon Turkey next week.
  • J/V double-hull newbuild barge launching in Antwerp
    Launch party today for new state-of-the-art double-hulled bunker tanker, co-owned by a local supplier and a transport company.
  • Gas oil back on Suez menu
  • Tokyo players waiting for enquiries
    Tokyo Bay has been quiet for a couple of days after fuel oil prices fell sharply at the start of the week.
  • Lack of transparency blamed for 'dry' South Africa
    Bunker players in Cape Town and Durban tell Bunkerworld that lack of up-to-date information from refiners has left them unable to help stranded customers.
  • Government intervention likely as oil firms announce lockout
    By calling for a lockout of North Sea oil workers that are part of striking unions, oil firms will probably force a government settlement as it threatens all of Norway's oil and gas production.
  • Rotterdam/Antwerp on even keel this morning
  • Genoa dry until 'middle of next week'
    Players struggle to meet demand from 'around 50 vessels a week' with shared storage facilities.
  • Analysis finds off-spec fuel in Singapore
    DNVPS confirms off-spec fuel found in Singapore bunker market, while up to four suppliers and 'at least' two storage facilities could be implicated, sources say.

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 24, 2004
  • Krone launches new website
  • The Netherlands wants to increase tax on diesel fuel
  • TDG European Chemicals expands delivery network across the UK
  • Antwerp: container barges face massive problems
  • Network Airline Services appointed GSA for Zoom Airlines
  • ESS European Shipping Services to represent Oy Hacklin Seacont
  • Australia's Sea Freight Council appoints new executive officer

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 24, 2004
  • OMI buys 12 newbuilds from Athenian
  • ISPS could cause stores and spares headache
  • Panama Canal congestion eases
  • Algeria boost tanker safety
  • CSX increases stake in Pusan New Port

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 24, 2004
  • More "ghost ships" to leave James River
    Three to be dismantled by Marine Metals, Brownsville, Texas
  • MAN B&W muscle for AHT
    Anchor handler building in Dubai has 2 x 3,7000 BHP MAN B&W Alpha propulsion package
  • Cruise growth continues
    Latest CLIA figures show healthy first quarter growth in passenger numbers
  • Teekay to trial Boeing high speed internet service
    Connexion by Boeing North Atlantic trial will start in August
  • New joint tanker rules from Big Three classification societies
    Joint Tanker Project delivers draft rules for comment

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2004
  • Corps inks channel agreement with lower Columbia River ports
  • Cargill opens malt outlet at downtown Seattle warehouse
  • Bellingham Bay cleanup project topic of upcoming boat cruise
  • Corps eyes Port of Portland bid for Willamette River wall project
  • Coast Guard Auxiliary celebrates 65 years of service

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • USCG backs eleventh hour U-turn by Panama to meet ISPS deadline
    THE US Coast Guard has given its backing to a last-minute contingency plan put in place by Panama, the world's largest register, in its race to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code ahead of the July 1 deadline.
  • Liberia and Marshall Islands show flip side to compliance coin
    WHILE Panama faces the daunting task of auditing, approving and issuing International Ship Security Certificates for more than 300 ships a day, rival registers say they are well placed to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code deadline, writes Rainbow Nelson.
  • QM2 in fire safety rules breach
    CARNIVAL Corp is to fit additional fire safety equipment on 900 bathrooms on flagship Queen Mary 2, on the instructions of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 24, 2004
  • Seafarers suffering in Lagos jail
    THE sorry case of the 10 African seafarers being held in a Lagos jail took a turn for the worse when one of the men collapsed during a court session on Tuesday. Counsel for the seafarers, from C'te d'Ivoire, Benin and Togo
  • Ship repair needs tax exemption
    INDIA'S shipping ministry has asked the finance ministry to exempt the domestic ship repair industry from payment of service tax
  • OMI prices shares for Athenian deal
    OMI will sell 9M shares priced at $11.75 and raise $106M to partially cover the cost of its 12-tanker deal with Athenian Sea Carriers
  • Seamen highlight UK weak points
    MEMBERS of a UK marine officers' union have rated security at eight British ports as 'poor' or 'very poor', noting in particular a lack of waterborne patrols
  • Georgia Ports get security nod
    GEORGIA Ports Authority' has obtained security certification for its security plans covering four deep water terminals, including a US Strategic Port
  • Tuticorin port is ISPS compliant
    INDIA'S Tuticorin Port, one of the country's 12 major ports, received its statement of compliance with the ISPS Code on 18 June
  • Agency warns of ISPS shortfall
  • Lyttelton's coal exports threatened
  • Toll, Owens seek venture approval
  • China seeks maritime law hub status
  • Norwegian oil strike escalates
  • Pakistan awaiting Indian response
  • ONGC to diversify into ships
  • Cruise survey reveals upswing
  • Maasvlakte funding to be revealed
  • Iraq to take over Umm Qasr protection

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 24, 2004
  • New rules could disrupt Europe ports
    With the clock ticking toward the July 1 deadline, it is still unclear how strictly the new ISPS rules could be enforced without causing a "big hiccup" in trade and shipping, a German official said.
  • US presses Malacca Strait security
    The head of American naval forces in the Pacific said the U.S. doesn't propose using troops to guard busy waterways such as the Malacca Strait, but it does expect the litoral states to do more.
  • ILA replaces ethics counsel
  • EU may revamp sugar subsidies
  • Railway plans transloading hub in Virginia
  • Senate votes to extend highway-funding program
  • Marad awards scrapping contracts
  • Canadian official presses increased security along US border
  • Hamburg Sud consolidates agency services in Poland
  • Ship brokers association toughens membership standards
  • Thai Airways to manage Bangladesh airport
  • Truckers call for port strike
  • Union Pacific ready for peak season

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 24, 2004
  • Australian government confirms Part X review
    The Australian government has just formally instructed the country's Productivity Commission to undertake a review of Part X of the Trade Practices Act (TPA) and report within six months.
  • Cold war between Concor and P&O Ports affects India's exports
  • US Homeland Security budget lands on president's desk
  • Botany opponents challenge Sydney terminal trade-off
  • Moller group route to serve S.Africa-MidEast-Subcontinent triangle of trade
  • Rickmers-Linie redeploys ships onto Europe-Middle East-India trade
  • Panama popularity leaves vessels lining up after lane-maintenance
  • Anti-cartel watchdog to scrutinise Dutch pilots' rates
  • Rotterdam/Antwerp congestion threatens to choke off Rhine waterway
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas gets ready to meet 4m TEU target
  • Busan and Inchon achieve steady growth
  • Priority for Melbourne port/rail precinct
  • Philippine and Indonesian ports get ready for ISPS

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 24, 2004
  • ONE, then done
    Once-prominent US carrier points an accusing finger from the grave at Stolt, TMM and their 'conspirators.'
  • Another bite
    Unnamed investor takes another 2m OMI shares at $11.75, running tally above $129m.
  • Stolt 'cartel' hit by new lawsuit
    Defunct chemical carrier seeks 'tens of millions' in damages on claims it was forced it into bankruptcy.
  • OMI cuts share offer
    US shipowner reduces stock issue by more than 10%
  • OMI stock dips on shares sale
    Connecticut dealmaker slides 6% in morning trading after cutting, discounting issue.
  • Vinashin takes design partner
    Vietnamese shipbuilder enlists Korean help to broaden its range of services.
  • Odfjell expands in China
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner teams up with local company to develop a terminal at Jiangyin.
  • HDW keeps yards
    Merger with ThyssenKrupp will retain five facilities, but some workers will lose their jobs.
  • Lloyd Werft regains Pride
    German shipyard set to sign deal with NCL to complete Pride of America.
  • Rocknes loading at fault
    Failure to load in accordance with rules held responsible for tragic capsize which killed 18.
  • OMI plans share offer
    Top US owner to raise $172m to support purchase of a dozen Athenian tankers.
  • Judges rule on premium row
    Long running row over reinsurance of Venezuelan dredging fleet is decided by appeal court.
  • UK passenger decline confirmed
    State statistics back up ferry owners' tales of woe in first quarter.
  • CMA-CGM eyes cruise operator
    French container line in talks to buy upmarket three-ship owner Compagnie des Iles du Ponant.
  • Smedvig crew at fault
    Failure of drillship bridge team contributed to helicopter crash.
  • TMM tries again with bond swap
    Mexican shipowner makes another push for bondholders to extend debt.
  • Zodiac bulker held in Canada
    Ofer group ship joins two tugs on the list of detained vessels for May.
  • Pacific Basin scales back IPO
    Hong Kong handysize bulker player has reportedly reduced its initial public offering by nearly 20%.
  • Second stalker for Namura
    New York investment fund emerges as third highest shareholder in Japanese takeover target.
  • Ezra increases orderbook
    Singapore shipowner has returned to Hong Kong shipbuilder for a fourth offshore newbuilding.
  • Thoresen clear out continues
    Second disposal this week as Thai owner confirms sale of 1977-built general cargo vessel Hektor.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 23-24, 2004
  • Evergreen orders 14 boxships, plans more orders
  • Safmarine, Maersk add Indian Ocean-Africa-Midddle East link
  • OMI issues 12 million new shares to buy more tankers
  • Panamanian-flag ships move towards ISPS compliance
  • Europe, Canada detain fewer substandard ships
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen reshuffles U.S. management
  • Hamburg Sud, King Ocean revise cooperative agreement
  • Ebeling, Magee to receive AOTOS award
  • IFLN, Emirates extend partnership
  • Small, regional air cargo carrier gets off the ground in Canada
  • DHL adds two types of alternative-fuel vehicles to U.S. fleet
  • Model shipper/trucker contract proposed
  • Exel protests London loading time
  • Famous Pacific opens office in South Africa
  • FMC revokes four OTI licenses
  • USDA ready to take petitions for trade relief from farmers
  • Former arms broker says he'll set up trade compliance business
  • U.S. holds off trade sanctions against Iceland for whale killings
  • DOT: U.S. freight industry moves $29 billion of merchandise per day
  • Progress in Vietnam's talks for entry in WTO
  • Open Harbor to help Renault manage customs clearance for new vehicle
  • Commerce advances dumping case for Chinese bedroom furniture
  • U.S. changes gift parcel policy for Cuba
  • U.S. fights Mexican corn syrup import tax in WTO
  • USDA updates list of products subject to additional import duties
  • Dutch to approve new mega-terminal in Rotterdam
  • Panama Canal backlog of ships waiting

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 24, 2004
  • Faulty loading on "Rocknes"
    "Rocknes", the 26,000 DWT self-unloading bulk carrier, which capsized after grounding south of Bergen on 19 January with the ...
  • Strømstad-Langesund connection unlikely this year
    The proposed ferry connection between Strömstad and Langesund is very unlikely to get off the ground this year. Color Line ...
  • Supply ship order to Norwegian yards
    Havila Supply of Fosnavåg near Ålesund has booked a 4,250 DWT platform vessel with Havyard Leirvik shipyard, both companies controlled ...

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