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BRIEFS
May 28, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port sector lags in ISPS readiness: IMO survey
    WHILE praising Singapore and India for their full ISPS compliance by July 1, International Maritime Organisation secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos said he was 'very disappointed' at the slow rate of global certification, particularly in the port sector.
  • Ships with stowaways could be considered ISPS violators
    SHIPS found to have stowaways on board after the July 1 deadline for International Ship and Port Facility Security Code implantation are likely to be automatically regarded by port states as not complying with the Code, warns North of England P&I club.
  • New Dominica Registry on roadshow to boost Asia presence
    THE newly established and up and coming maritime registry of the Caribbean island nation of the Commonwealth of Dominica is raising its profile and presence in Asia.
  • Chennai strike hits S'pore-based feeder lines
    A strike at India's Chennai Container Terminal has paralysed operations there, impacting a number of Singapore-based feeder lines and slowing cargo flows into and out of the P&O Ports terminal to a trickle.
  • Europe car ferries safer now: survey
    TRAVELLING by car ferry has become safer but a few ships still do not match international safety norms, according to the results of a survey of European ferry companies.
Air and Land Transport
  • Fuel price hikes may force United to cut staff
    UNITED Airlines, the world's second-largest carrier, may consider laying off more workers because of rising fuel prices, chief operating officer Peter McDonald said.
  • Qantas boss Dixon upbeat on airline industry outlook
  • Viet airline gets finance for Airbus deal
  • Italy govt to guarantee Alitalia loan: sources
  • Lufthansa sells US catering unit to Questor
  • LOG Book

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port sector lags in ISPS readiness: IMO survey
    WHILE praising Singapore and India for their full ISPS compliance by July 1, International Maritime Organisation secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos said he was 'very disappointed' at the slow rate of global certification, particularly in the port sector.
  • Ships with stowaways could be considered ISPS violators
    SHIPS found to have stowaways on board after the July 1 deadline for International Ship and Port Facility Security Code implantation are likely to be automatically regarded by port states as not complying with the Code, warns North of England P&I club.
  • New Dominica Registry on roadshow to boost Asia presence
    THE newly established and up and coming maritime registry of the Caribbean island nation of the Commonwealth of Dominica is raising its profile and presence in Asia.
  • Chennai strike hits S'pore-based feeder lines
    A strike at India's Chennai Container Terminal has paralysed operations there, impacting a number of Singapore-based feeder lines and slowing cargo flows into and out of the P&O Ports terminal to a trickle.
  • Europe car ferries safer now: survey
    TRAVELLING by car ferry has become safer but a few ships still do not match international safety norms, according to the results of a survey of European ferry companies.
Air and Land Transport
  • Fuel price hikes may force United to cut staff
    UNITED Airlines, the world's second-largest carrier, may consider laying off more workers because of rising fuel prices, chief operating officer Peter McDonald said.
  • Qantas boss Dixon upbeat on airline industry outlook
  • Viet airline gets finance for Airbus deal
  • Italy govt to guarantee Alitalia loan: sources
  • Lufthansa sells US catering unit to Questor
  • LOG Book

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL to offer express service between N China, Korea and Long Beach
  • C Y Group adopts Chinese name
  • TNWA alters transpacific services
  • Hapag-Lloyd vessels now ISPS compliant
  • PSA spends US$70 million on cranes
  • NOL appoints new senior VP for Business Solutions
  • Menlo hires new Asia pacific MD
  • Hapag-Lloyd Flug spins off freight business to cargo counts
  • Dragonair transports national treasures to Hong Kong
  • Cathay fills three senior positions
  • SAS cargo appoints vice president

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping Ministry may carry extra load of Road Transport & Highways
  • New Shipping Minister rules out SCI privatisation
  • DCM Hyundai delivers top-quality dry containers to Ceekay Shipping
  • India-China trade soars by staggering 88 pc in January-March 2004 to touch $ 3.13 bn
  • India, Pakistan tea associations sign MoU
  • Miles to go & more to achieve; we cannot rest on our laurels-Budhiraja - JNP celebrates 15th Anniversary
  • IPBCC explains rationale behind June 1 'rate restoration' - Economic indicators pertaining to trades favour move, says Conference Chairman
  • CONCOR reaching out for more cargo - ICDs at Vizag, Bhopal, Belgaum & Kota planned
  • Talks to end strike at CCT under way
  • Infrastructure sector posts positive 9 pc growth in April

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 27, 2004
  • Montreal and Halifax supply situation soon to improve
  • Crude sharply lower after hints of big supply increase
    Oil prices down by around $1 per barrel as market gains confidence more oil supply is in the offing from OPEC and non-OPEC sources.
  • Bunker recovery operation expected to commence tomorrow
    Divers on site of the sunken Hyundai 105 today, salvors re-confirm no sign of bunker leaks.
  • Tokyo demand sees pick-up
  • Singapore bunker market easing after recent records
    Singapore bunker prices were revised down for the second consecutive day today, more than wiping out earlier gains.
  • Singapore product stocks in good shape
  • Mediterranean cargo movements leave Italian market cold
  • High costs blamed for FAMM's sudden market exit
    International supplier pulls out of Seattle market six months before storage terminal lease is due to expire.
  • Another slow morning in Rotterdam
  • Detained ship released following bunker payment
    A ship detained in Port Klang last week for non-payment of bunkers has been released following settlement of the claim.
  • Vopak deal to land Polish oil terminal network collapses
    Key customer and share owner PKN Orlen not able to agree terms with Vopak over Naftobazy oil product terminal deal.
  • Sunken ship: Salvors deny leakage reports
  • UAE trader buys majority stake in Indian supplier
    Orion Holdings Ltd. deepens its involvement in the Indian bunker market and plans additional barges.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fruit Logistica 2005 larger than ever
  • WWPC launches new supply chain solution
  • Port Security Council of America formed
  • Frans Maas invests EUR 15 million in Bulgarian terminal
  • US boxes for Saudi railways
  • Pacific Blue chooses Menzies Aviation in New Zealand
  • Lykes Lines calls Cagliari on North Europe-India service
  • Wincanton appoints new director for Central and Eastern Europe

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 27, 2004
  • Petronas VP takes over at MISC
  • DFDS cuts Q1 loss
  • UK water freight subsidy
  • Samoa triggers IMO air pollution rules
  • ICS "concerned" over new AIS service
  • Partial spinoff for Ship Finance International
  • K Line rejigs Tacoma box terminal
  • Rina's good year
  • Brussels Spout update

Marine Logweb site
MAY 27, 2004
  • Standard & Poors puts Horizon Lines on CreditWatch
    Move follows announcement of Carlyle Group sale
  • Jeffboat gets more orders from Vane
    Two 52,000 bbl tank barges with options for two more
  • New lease on life for Roehrig tugboat
    Atlantic Dry Dock completes life extension on time and on budget
  • Ken Bergquist to lead Maritime Security Institute
    President and Academic Dean of educational institution dedicated to maritime security and antiterrorism education, training, and research.

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 27, 2004
  • International Transportation Service eyes move at Port of Tacoma
  • US sees more imported steel during month of April
  • Ride on fishing boat lands felon in jail
  • New checkpoint opens as Sea-Tac Airport
  • Boeing sells subsidiary to GE Commercial Finance

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Kinnock plans to become a crusader for shipping
    NEIL Kinnock, the driving force behind a fundamental shift in European Union maritime policy, is planning an industry comeback.
  • Goodbye to dry bulk's giddy high
    DRY bulk rates are falling fast and will continue to plunge throughout the summer before bouncing back towards the end of the year, market observers predicted yesterday.
  • Petronas' Shamsul named as MISC head
    MALAYSIA International Shipping Corp is appointing a senior executive of Petronas, Dato' Shamsul Azhar Abbas, as its new managing director and chief executive.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 27, 2004
  • Total cleared in Erika report
    FRENCH energy major TotalFinaElf was not qualified to detect the real state of corrosion of the Erika and cannot be held responsible for its condition, an influential report published today has found
  • Creditor banks back Nenaco plan
    TWO major creditors of Philippines ferry operator Negros Navigation Co (Nenaco) have given their approval in principle to the proposed rehabilitation plan
  • Hauliers react to Pyrenees gridlock
    A group of ship owners and road hauliers are getting together to launch a short-sea service between Bilbao, Spain and Dunkirk in northern France
  • Same but cheaper for Northern Isles
    THE ten companies that expressed an interest in tendering for the Scotland-Orkney/Shetlands ferry service will see today what is expected of them
  • SCI will not be privatised
    SHIPPING Corp of India will continue to be a public sector undertaking as the new Congress government has ruled out its privatisation
  • Europe's worst ferries in East Med
    A number of car ferries operating in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean have been identified in a new survey as inadequate as regards safety standards
  • Bosphorus bypass gets the good oil
  • Jones Act fleet under threat
  • Oldendorff bringing the ships home
  • K Line's husky growing up
  • Itajai takes Brazil no. 2 port slot
  • Petronas exerts control over MISC
  • $500,000 wrangle at Lake Charles
  • Canada goes beyond ISPS requirement
  • Grimaldi's short-sea frustration
  • Bidding for Beirut from mid-June

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 27, 2004
  • U.S. ready for port security deadline
    Coast Guard security czar says ports, vessels ready to meet July 1 deadline for implementing new anti-terror plans.
  • Malaysia revamps maritime security
  • Carriers should offer IT solutions
    Ocean carriers have spent millions to develop information technology; it's time to offer it to their customers, execs say.
  • Democrats want trade deal to address labor, other issues
  • Maersk, APL, NYK top quality survey
  • UPS, pilots speed up contract talks
  • State probes Los Angeles port leases
  • Louisiana port sues stevedore
  • EU airlines protest US air deal
  • Opponents call UK port strategy flawed
  • MC Shipping rejects takeover bid
  • NWA Cargo ups int'l. fuel surcharge
  • U.S., Bahrain in free-trade deal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 27, 2004
  • Mediterranean cargo explosion delays ships and freight
    Mushrooming volumes, along with immense ships are putting Mediterranean port infrastructure and feeder networks under severe strain delaying cargo by up to three weeks say industry insiders.
  • Patrick flags Melbourne expansion plans
    Terminal operator Patrick has promised a major expansion of its Melbourne facilities, provided it can obtain a clear statement of strategy and direction from the Port of Melbourne Corporation.
  • Korean shippers say they're suffering from increased costs
  • Rate rises prompt CMA CGM/Maruba joint Asia service
  • SITC and MOL to launch China/Japan service
  • K Line to triple Tacoma terminal
  • Volume growth prompts Northport development
  • Sinokor and MCL launch joint pendulm service
  • ANL to operate Shanghai Express with CMA CGM
  • Hamlin departure prompts APL appointments
  • Three owners order from the same Chinese yard
  • PSA Singapore to invest in super post panamax quay cranes
  • P&O Ports plans to break Chennai strike as port-users question 'credibility'
  • Carriers won't back P&O Ports Botany proposal

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 27, 2004
  • Lloyd's star falls to earth
    Youthful leader of London's hull underwriters William Beveridge to spend a year on gardening leave.
  • Sweet Alabama
    ConocoPhillips pursues new offshore LNG terminal outside Mobile.
  • MC rejects Burke offer
    Board says deal not in best interests of all shareholders.
  • First Olsen sells tankers
    Disposal of suezmax duo to Arab interests gives Per-Oscar Lund $88m to stuff under mattress.
  • Copper back onstream at Grasberg
    US-owned mine resumes shipments after last year's rock slide.
  • Tasmanian ferries disappoint
    State-owned former Attica ships' passenger numbers not meeting expectations in Bass Strait.
  • Rina on the rise
    Italian classification body chief Ugo Salerno says tonnage rising but age falling.
  • Brazilian yard born again
    Ebin in Rio de Janeiro state is back in business after 10-year hiatus.
  • Indian owners seek foreign crew
    Shortage of 450 officers leads to pressure to change national crewing regulations.
  • ONGC wants ships
    India refiner considers buying tankers to cut charter costs.
  • DFDS slims first quarter loss
    Danish ferry and ro-ro operator hedges against currency and bunker costs going forward.
  • MISC appoints new chief
    Petronas exploration and production vice president to head Malaysian shipping giant.
  • It's official
    Shipping Corporation of India privatisation is scrapped.
  • Namura offers new stock
    Weeks after TMT bought into Japanese yard, it is giving MOL, MHI and others chance to invest.
  • ASL wins coal pontoon newbuild
    Singapore shipbuilder to construct 65,000-dwt floating terminal for Indonesian fossil fuel exports.
  • Pirates plunder Polys tanker
    Singapore-flagged aframax tanker suffers second incident in Indonesian waters in six months.
  • First quarter blues at Anek
    Greek ferry owner sees losses widen to 31 March despite revenue jump.
  • PSA orders post panamax cranes
    Singapore port operator is investing in twelve new 22 container-rows-across for Pasir Panjang Terminal.
  • Conferences agree rate rises
    Higher oil prices and rate restorations add to cost of shipping cargo from world's second largest economy.
  • New boss for APL Americas
    Singapore national flag carrier's liner arm names new head of US operation.
  • S&P puts Horizon on creditwatch
    Agency mulls ratings downgrade after Carlyle Group confirms sale of Jones Act liner operator.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 27, 2004
  • Ships, ports to miss ISPS security code deadline
  • Ship pollution rules to apply in 2005
  • FMC chairman predicts closer shipper-carrier bonds
  • Transport Canada beefs up security requirements
  • Standard & Poor's places Horizon Lines on creditwatch
  • Europe/India lines switch Med hub call
  • U.S., Gabon sign open-skies agreement
  • AllTranstek names Hoffman president, Wilson VP
  • WCO, Interpol step up joint fight against counterfeit products
  • China now 3rd-largest importer
  • ProcureNet picks Exel to manage military shipments
  • IBM, SSA Global form software alliance
  • Tibbett & Britten names Gardner to head Americas unit
  • Supreme Court will hear interstate wine cases
  • Polish shipper sentenced to 30 months in jail for cavier smuggling

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 27, 2004
  • Fewer SFI shares to Frontline shareholders
    Frontline will only distribute 25 per cent of the shares under the listing of Ship Finance International (SFI) to current ...
  • Oversubscribed Stolt issue
    The recent Stolt Offshore right issue of USD 65.8 million (EUR 54.3 million) was oversubscribed by 60 per cent. 29.9 ...
  • Strike looming on Norway's domestic ferry routes
    Over 20 important ferry routes and two Coastal Express vessels - the "Midnatsol" and the "Nordnorge" - will be hit by strike ...

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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
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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
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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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