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September 28, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ship orders set to hit record US$60b mark
    SHIP orders in 2004 will reach a record US$60 billion for a second straight year, Nordea Bank AB said, after increased trade with China boosted demand for vessels and pushed freight rates to record highs.
  • NY port's volumes rise 10% in H1
    LED by imports of furniture, the key East Coast US Port of New York and New Jersey has enjoyed a 10 per cent rise in volumes for the first half of this year over last, as Asian cargo volumes continue to surge.
  • P&O may cut up to 1,000 jobs in ferries revamp
    UP to 1,000 jobs could be lost this week when ports and shipping group P&O announces an overhaul of its loss-making ferries business, according to a report in The Guardian.
  • Cruise ship collides with tanker off Spain
Dockyard
  • Ship repair show to go around the world
    COLOR is greater than 100% or less than 0% FOR the past dozen years, ship repairers and their customers, ship owners, have converged on London's Olympia each November for the annual ShipRepair & Conversion conference and exhibition.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ship orders set to hit record US$60b mark
    SHIP orders in 2004 will reach a record US$60 billion for a second straight year, Nordea Bank AB said, after increased trade with China boosted demand for vessels and pushed freight rates to record highs.
  • NY port's volumes rise 10% in H1
    LED by imports of furniture, the key East Coast US Port of New York and New Jersey has enjoyed a 10 per cent rise in volumes for the first half of this year over last, as Asian cargo volumes continue to surge.
  • P&O may cut up to 1,000 jobs in ferries revamp
    UP to 1,000 jobs could be lost this week when ports and shipping group P&O announces an overhaul of its loss-making ferries business, according to a report in The Guardian.
  • Cruise ship collides with tanker off Spain
Dockyard
  • Ship repair show to go around the world
    COLOR is greater than 100% or less than 0% FOR the past dozen years, ship repairers and their customers, ship owners, have converged on London's Olympia each November for the annual ShipRepair & Conversion conference and exhibition.

Sched Netweb site
  • Container volumes at Auckland up 2pc for 12 months to end Aug
  • ICTSI Brazilian unit buys box handling equipment from China
  • DHL C-TPAT programme validated by CBP
  • Coalition launched to promote US port security
  • POLB container throughput up 33.3pc in August
  • CSX promotes Chinnici to vice president - purchasing
  • UA to launch San Francisco-Nagoya service
  • Delta to sell aircraft, seeks nod for China-Atlanta service
  • Changi Airport named `Best in the World' by magazines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SICL records highest loading of thermal coal at vizag port
  • MANSA's Executive Committee elects new office-bearers for 2004-06
  • Coastal shippers express concern over TP processing thru' EDI
  • Fieo multi-product team in South-East Asia
  • Dumping duty slapped on methylene chloride imports from Korea
  • France invites Indian investors
  • CSL pays 7 per cent dividend for first time
  • Allcargo Movers bags coveted iso 9001:2000 certification
  • Forex reserves up by $ 679 million to $ 1,18,256 million
  • National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council set up
  • Coir Board draws up ambitious investment plan to double exports to Rs 1,000 cr.
  • Forex reserves swell by $ 104 m
  • Chidambaram to start budgeting for 2005-06 in November
  • Railway projects funded by foreign finances
  • Steady increase in fruits, vegetable processing capacities.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
  • New crude record close to $50 per barrel
    The market will be looking for evidence on Wednesday that a wave of delayed crude oil supplies are reaching US shores. Speculation of another draw may drive crude up to $50 per barrel.
  • Major 500 cst supplier set to boost sales next year
    Singapore's major supplier of 500 centistoke (cst) fuel oil to ships looks set to more than triple sales of the grade to one of its customers next year, continuing a trend for growing uptake of the high viscosity bunker fuel.
  • Reminder: Petrobras to suspend supply
    Brazilian supplier to suspend bunker deliveries between September 30 and October 4.
  • Gibraltar distillate stocks running thin ahead of resupply
  • MPA on the sidelines in supplier-surveyor dispute
    Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has said it will not intervene in an on-going dispute between some bunker suppliers in the port and DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS).
  • Asia may not be ready for low-sulphur fuel oil demand
    Sources say Singapore refiners are not keen to change refining patterns to produce more low-sulphur fuel oil when emission control areas come into force next year.
  • Rotterdam prices surge with crude
  • Singapore: 2004 volumes could push 23 million tonnes
    Singapore bunker sales see another record month, with industry experts forecasting annual sales to jump two million metric tonnes this year.

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
  • Briggs Equipment selects GlobalTRACS
  • French motorway operators to go public
  • ABX Logistics new Lufthansa Cargo global partner
  • Hourly departures for Brunsb'ttel-Cuxhaven Elbe ferry?
  • EasternAirCargo doubles frequencies to Yuzhno Sakhalinsk
  • APL to commence service to Sharjah
  • Santander appoints new director

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
  • ILO Super Convention still not a done deal
  • ABS plumps for diesels for LNG ships
  • Farstad wins long-term contracts
  • UK ferry passengers stuck on board

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
  • Funds for Washington ports included in Senate bill
  • WTSA member lines eye boost to cotton rates
  • Historical group will revamp lighthouse in Westport, Washington
  • New Northwest photo exhibit opening at Sea-Tac Airport
  • Port of Grays Harbor leases site to seafood firm

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Cruiseship Van Gogh collides with tanker
    THE cruiseship Van Goghhas collided with the laden double-hull tanker Spetses in the Bay of Gibraltar, in a potentially disastrous incident that luckily resulted in no injuries or pollution.
  • ILO 'superconvention' wrangles unresolved
    NEGOTIATORS at the 'superconvention' seafarer labour standards talks in Geneva have failed to reach agreement on several key points, forcing participants to fudge the long-awaited draft instrument.
  • 10 years on, Estonia questions remain
    FIVE Swedish parliamentarians are calling for a fresh inquiry into the sinking of the ro-ro ferry Estonia, which capsized with the loss of 852 lives ten years ago today.
  • New clearing house for freight derivatives
    A NEW clearing house for freight derivatives is in the offing in the wake of the protracted bulk boom.

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
  • P&O employees wait anxiously
    EMPLOYEES of P&O's ferry division were waiting anxiously today for news of changes to the company's operating strategy that might see 1,000 redundancies of sea and shore staff and altered terms and conditions of employment
  • Nigerian smuggler ships relocated
    TWO oil bunkering tankers, African Pride and Jimoh, both of which had gone missing after being placed under arrest for smuggling oil in Nigeria, have now been found
  • Italian agent, broker join forces
    GENOA-based ship agency and broker groups Cambiaso Risso and Genoa Sea Brokers have completed a strategic alliance
  • Capt Mangouras appeals again
    PRESTIGE captain Apostolos Mangouras is again appealing to be allowed home after lawyers lodged a new legal request to let him return to Greece for a three-month period
  • Trans-Siberian Troika wins approval
    RUSSIAN Troika, the new joint venture for Trans-Siberian rail movement of containers, was approved last week by directors of the state-owned Russian Railways Corp
  • Dredging Corp to expand fleet
    DREDGING Corp of India has approved a ten-year plan, which includes expansion of the company's dredging fleet, at its annual general meeting
  • Jammed door traps passengers
  • Radisson sells Tahiti cruiser
  • Lula tackles Brazil port paralysis
  • Boxship rates maintain high level
  • Irish must invest further in ports
  • Maanav Star refloated
  • Fog blamed for Gibraltar collision
  • Ports reopen after Jeanne
  • Toll acquires Western Stevedores
  • Boxship strikes Durban caisson

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
  • Break in the backlog at Los Angeles
    Traffic jam of vessels begins to dissipate after reaching near-record high.
  • Florida ports assess Jeanne damage
    Ports re-open as Coast Guard, Army Corps check safety of harbors and waterways after hurricane passes.
  • New JoC Breakbulk Conference dates
  • FedEx plans Shanghai hub
  • North American brokers form alliance
  • Tolls to fund Panama Canal expansion: Minister
  • Evergreen's Kuo to head N. American unit
  • U.S.-Canada bridge kicks off improvements
  • P&O cuts to benefit boxes
  • Panama Canal nearing capacity
  • "K" Line opens China office
  • MOL enhances security through key waterway
  • "K" Line adds Asia-U.S. all-water service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
  • China Merchants Holdings International to enlarge China port businesses
    China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) will get China Merchants Holdings Pacific's (CMHP) shares in China port investment by injecting into the latter its interest in five mainland toll roads.
  • Arkas newbuilds see Turks cash in on charter boom
  • Shippers and carriers clash over Subcontinent CAF
  • Kerry Properties to buy China logistics company
  • New Dutch pilot vessels could benefit boxships

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
  • ILO talks deadlocked
    Geneva meeting on seafarers' Bill of Rights ends with key issues unresolved.
  • Streamline makes slim profit
    UK feedership operator and ship agency sees earnings fall in year to 31 March.
  • Cruise disaster avoided
    No injuries or pollution despite collision of passenger ship and laden tanker in thick fog.
  • Regulation for India?
    Indian exporters press for regulator to keep an eye on fluctuating freight rates.
  • Dag Schjerven joins Wilh
    Wilhelmsen shipping group makes explosive merger appointment.
  • Ship sales boost Denholm
    UK owner and manager logs rise in pre-tax profit for 2003 after selling six vessels.
  • MOL beefs up security
    Japanese owner hires experts to check safety of vessels passing through Malacca Strait.
  • Crash blamed on poor vigilance
    A failure to keep a proper lookout on both Brave bulker and fishing vessel led to their collision.
  • Four burnt on tanker
    Singapore ship repair workers hospitalised after pump room blaze.
  • Simon still struggling
    UK ports group posts first half loss after shedding shipping and storage units.
  • Ferry passengers cut free
    Passengers and crew spend a day on NorseMerchant ship after door fails.
  • SembCorp raises fresh capital
    Singapore yard group sets up SGD500m debt issuance programme to meet immediate funding needs.
  • Lys-Line signs paper deal
    DFDS subsidiary to carry 50,000 tonnes per year from Sweden to UK from 2005.
  • Paris MOU nets big names
    Exxon and Maersk named as charterers of two lpg carriers detained by inspectors last month.
  • Virtu inks cat contract
    Maltese operator orders ro-pax catamaran newbuilding from fast ferry specialist Austal.
  • Maanav Star set for refloat
    A further attempt to refloat grounded Indian-registered cargo ship to be made on Monday.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
  • APL's controlled carrier status
  • WTSA adopts new cotton rates
  • CSCL pays premium for early delivery of 5,688-TEU ship
  • "K" Line opens office in Chengdu
  • 314 vessel operations projected for Operation Iraqi Freedom III
  • Patriot Contract Services files protest to GAO over LMSR contracts
  • IATA deplores slow pace of air transport liberalization
  • FedEx buys eight planes from Delta
  • LAX develops security plan
  • Report: Worldwide air cargo volumes up 10% in first half
  • Canada seeks technology to improve highway efficiency at borders
  • ATA reels in carrier, money for highway security program
  • DOT secretary promotes economic benefits of freight transport
  • U.S. Customs chief continues push for border strategy
  • U.S. millers want European oats off the table for tariff action
  • Siemens and Kuehne connect RFID
  • Bentzel leaves Senate Commerce Committee
  • Amazon picks NextLinx software
  • Nevada shipper settles charges for illegal exports to Iran
  • Most Florida ports remain closed due to Hurricane Jeanne
  • NY-NJ reports half-year growth
  • Tideworks, Camco team up on OCR for gates

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
  • Lys-Line secures another paper contract
    Lys-Line ' 66 per cent owned by DFDS ' has secured a contract to transport 50,000 tonnes of paper annually from ...
  • Further Camillio Eitzen/Lauritzen cooperation
    Once Camillo Eitzen's purchase of Gibson Gas Tankers ' with five vessel from 3,200 to 6,800 cu.m. capacity ' is completed next ...
  • Røkke looking for tax concessions for Ostsee
    German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder will meet Kjell Inge Røkke in Molde, Western Norway, tomorrow to discuss possible tax concessions to ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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