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November 14, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asian shippers welcome drop in THC in Indonesia
    ASIAN shippers have applauded a decision by the Indonesian government to mandate a reduction in terminal handling surcharges applied by container shipping lines, which they maintain is nothing more than price fixing.
  • Sea Containers is S'pore-bound
    BERMUDA-registered international transport group Sea Containers is set to move a significant part of its management operation to Singapore.
  • China Shipping favours Crete for box terminal
    THE state-owned China Shipping Group may launch a project to develop a transhipment container terminal on the Greek island of Crete, according to the Greek Merchant Marine Ministry.
  • Torm posts rise in 9-month profit

Sched Netweb site
  • No quick fix for Panama Canal gridlock: study
  • MOL revenues grow in first half
  • 12 berths planned for Dandong
  • European port development hampered by several factors
  • Port of Seattle bonds upgraded to top rating
  • China Shipping looks to provide airfreight service
  • Korean Air's Q3 net profit surges 59pc
  • Changi Airport tests modifications for super jumbo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Big 12 global container lines project 7 pc rise in costs in 2006
  • KoPT plans to invite bids for pilot vessel
  • Major Ports clock impressive 13 pc growth in H1
  • CONCOR honours top users of ICD-TKD, Dadri on Customer Day
  • CONCOR commences regular bi-weekly services between ICD-Sabarmati & Mundra Port
  • PM okays restructuring of Chennai, Kolkata airports
  • 70 more rakes to evacuate coal imported by 3 eastern ports in Nov.
  • US to bring in more infrastructure investment
  • Now, TUF scheme for pharmaceutical sector in offing
  • Exim Bank goes ahead with financing banks & corporates for overseas acquisition
  • Leather cos of India, China look for joint ventures
  • Industrial production clocks 8.8 pc growth in H1
  • Fieo meet on 'Export Potential in Jeddah, Dubai'

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
  • New Fiata secretariat staff
  • CP doing well before takeover
  • ANA to launch Boeing converted freighter programme
  • BLS publishes access to Lötschberg base tunnel route conditions
  • Eagle Global Logistics to manage Dell US logistics centre
  • Train derailments lead to more railroad track inspections
  • J. Rayl Transport chooses SkyBitz

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
  • ASF calls for tougher government stance at ILO
  • Knightsbridge Tankers Q3 result continues downward trend
  • US barge rates falling
  • Sea Container's "perfect storm"
  • Farstad's good Q3

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
  • K-Sea reports breech of barge double hull
  • Fincantieri offers systems integration service
  • Wilhelmsen extends PCTC series
  • Wartsila power for Yantai-Raffles semi
  • Mitsubishi diesel

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
  • Deadline approaching for Globe Award nominations
  • Monthly rail freight numbers paint up and down picture
  • Port of Everett staff makes bundle for charity
  • Three maritime VIPs win 2005 AOTOS awards
  • Port of Seattle marina earns environmental honor

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Intertanko flag action as Frontline returns
    INTERTANKO has accompanied confirmation that Frontline, one of the world's largest tanker operators, has returned to the fold with plans to impose a new flag requirement for membership.
  • China Shipping tips Cretan site as 'ideal' Mediterranean hub
    CHINA Shipping Group has expressed interest in developing a container terminal in southern Crete as an answer to its hunt for transhipment hub facilities in the Mediterranean.
  • Norfolkline could access Marco Polo cash for new European routes
    FERRY operator Norfolkline is set to take a decision on two new ferry routes by the end of the year.
  • P&O to buy ferry as charter ends
    FERRY operator P&O Ferries has announced it will continue to operate the Pride of Rotterdam after the present charter expires in November next year, writes Sandra Speares.
  • Lloyd's List online gets ABCE approval
    WOULD YOU drive a car without an MOT? Fix a ship without an ISM certificate? Enter the US without ISPS compliance?

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
  • MC makes management changes
    PROFITS rose for LPG/boxship operator MC Shipping while the company has announced management changes following the purchase of V.Ships' stake by Navalmar
  • TOP aims high for tanker fleet
    TOP Tankers says it has set the foundations for further expansion and aims to become one of the largest operators of double-hull Suezmax and Handymax vessels
  • Norfolkline assesses new routes
    NORFOLKLINE, AP Møller's ferry operating subsidiary, is soon to decide on whether to go ahead with two new routes
  • No quick fix to Panama crisis
    DESPITE investment to upgrade the Panama Canal, cargo demands will soon push capacity to the limit, according to a report released this month
  • Dockers tighten ethics compliance
  • Hanjin to build boxships at Subic
  • Canada to block grain merger
  • Watchdog raises Toll/Patrick issues
  • IMTC in Tangiers-Vendres ro-ro run
  • KG house posts 78% profit growth
  • Algoma Central posts strong 3Q
  • Diving rates hit Knightsbridge
  • Hyundai bounces back as ship prices rise
  • US LNG imports limited by supply

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
  • ACCC's Patrick takeover doubts won't divert bullish Toll
    Toll Holdings claims there is nothing unexpected in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's preliminary assessment of its proposed Patrick Corporation takeover and remains confident, despite Patrick's continuing resistance.
  • ECT increases DeCeTe stake
  • MacAndrews' competes for Iberian reefer traffic
  • MOL expects container market to remain 'strong'
  • Reefer inspectors' strikes bite at Brazilian ports
  • Key appointments in Australia and New Zealand
  • MOL Logistics shifts focus to Vietnam

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
  • P&O takes Pride
    UK ferry owner arranges fresh charter deal with new owner of its Hull to Rotterdam ship.
  • Wilh Wilh back to MHI
    Norwegian shipowner takes car carrier order at Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to eight.
  • Intertanko sets low goal
    Stephen Van Dyck-led Intertanko is hoping its efforts to improve quality will end up in a big fat zero.
  • Bakken to take Farstad helm
    Chief operating officer tapped to take over from retiring Andersen.
  • Ferryways clinches car contract
    MSC ro-ro company signs up to shift Volvos across North Sea.
  • Pensions boost for Hyundai
    Onetime gain leads to $160m profit for Korean yard though underlying business also improving.
  • Seacor strengthens
    US owner's nine-month result is strong, no thanks to loss-making recent purchase Seabulk.
  • Daewoo climbs out of red
    Shipbuilder returns to profit in latest quarter but numbers still well down on 2004.
  • Jutha up 25%
    Thai owner on course to beat last year though exchange rate losses take bite out of profits.
  • Contrasting fortunes
    Kawasaki Kinkai sees hefty rise in interims, but fellow coastal shipper Shinwa Naiko not so lucky.
  • Kyoei crashes
    Japanese tanker owner's profit collapses in first half year, as revenue growth remains modest.
  • Taiheiyo downbeat
    Japanese owner expecting second-half loss as earnings dip in first six months.
  • Knightsbridge remains upbeat
    Frontline-managed VLCC operator says rates trend in third quarter was more positive than before.
  • Labroy profits inch up
    Increased shipbuilding income helps lift third quarter profits at Singapore builder and shipowner.
  • MC's numbers grow
    New York-listed LPG player continues to build profits, despite increase in operating costs.
  • Sovcomflot signs at Samsung
    Russian tanker giant orders ice-class shuttle tankers on back of Lukoil ConocoPhillips charter.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
  • ESC pleased with conference exemption report
  • Matson raises westbound Hawaii rates by $125 per container
  • New U.S.-flag ro/ro vessel enters MSP fleet
  • Maersk to add German port, capacity to Europe/Morocco link
  • BM Shipping Group USA names Mottola president
  • Delta posts net loss of $1.1 billion in 3rd quarter
  • RailAmerica's carloads up 2.3% in October
  • Globe Express Services expands LCL service
  • Pilot Air selects Fabiano as director of international sales
  • Embarcadero opens office in Rotterdam
  • Bonner: Aid for WCO security program on its way
  • Report calls for CBP, ICE to merge
  • MOL Logistics launches subsidiary in Vietnam
  • Study says Panama Canal expansion no fix for congestion
  • New Orleans puts out call for drivers
  • Port of Seattle bonds upgraded to AAA

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
  • Russian vessel caught in Estonian zone
    The Russian research vessel "Pyotr Kottsov" was on November 10, caught by the Estonian border guard service in the Estonian ...
  • Another bulk carrier grounded on Hatter Reef
    The Panama-flagged bulk carrier "Ever Mighty" ran aground on Hatter Reef on Route Tango during a transit voyage from ...
  • Going slow but no strike on St Petersburg tugs
    The tug company Portovy Flot in St Petersburg reports that work is carried out as usual on the company's tugs ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
  • Jamaica ends week on a roll
    A run of enquiries keeping Jamaican suppliers busy in softening market.
  • Brazil prices soften, avails tighten
    Prices in major Brazilian ports heading lower with avails from major supplier tightening.
  • LUKoil to form new specialised lubricants subsidiary
    New lubricants subsidiary to assume functions for production and marketing of lubricant oils.
  • Base oil plant to remain offline into December
    Reports indicate that Group I plant is now not expected to restart until early to mid-December.
  • Rotterdam bids/offers $4-8 apart at noon
  • New style ARACON invites bunker industry's views
    ARACON offers a fresh new bunker conference that welcomes your direct input.
  • Showa Shell turns to exporting distillates
    Showa Shell Sekiyu has become an exporter of middle and light distillates following a business alliance with AOC Holdings.
  • Shipping lines to raise cost on high bunker prices
    Surging bunker fuel prices will soon see Neptune Orient Lines and 11 of the largest shipping lines increase their costs of shipping cargo to the US in 2006 by 7%.
  • Vitol: Singapore is 'balancing factor' for China's oil demand
    As a fuel oil export market, Singapore maintains a couple of advantages over South Korea and Russia, trading manager of The Vitol Group says.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
TRANSPORTATION
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
PORTS
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
PORTS
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
PORTS
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
SEAFARERS
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
PORTS
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
SHIPPING
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
SHIPPING
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
INSURANCE
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
PORTS
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
LOGISTICS
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
SHIPPING
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
SHIPPING
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
TRADE
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
ECONOMY
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
SHIPPING
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
CRUISES
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
TRUCKING
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
LOGISTICS
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
SHIPPING
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
PORTS
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
PORTS
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
EDUCATION
ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
INSTITUTIONS
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
AVIATION
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
PORTS
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
INDUSTRY
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
PORTS
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
COMPANIES
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
LOGISTICS
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
PORTS
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
PORTS
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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