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February 17, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Dubai Ports Int'l inks US$500m India deal
    DUBAI Ports International has finally sealed the deal with India's Kochi Port Trust to construct, develop and operate the US$500 million container transhipment terminal at Vallarpadam after being awarded the tender nearly a year ago.
  • New York cruise terminals to get a makeover
    THE cruise business is growing in some of the big cities, and New York is one of them.
  • Hong Kong's Jan container traffic rises 7.8%
    HUTCHISON Whampoa Ltd, Cosco Pacific Ltd and other operators of Hong Kong's port handled 7.8 per cent more containers in January as shipments of Chinese-made goods to US, Europe and Japan increased.
  • Long-term deals drive up UK port's profits
  • Ship scrap prices rise to a record in Bangladesh
  • Crew thwart robbery bid by knife-wielding pirates

Sched Netweb site
  • Box business boosts NYK's revenues in first 9 months of FY2004
  • Orders to boost world fleet by near 4m TEU
  • Security experts warn of vulnerabilities to US rail system
  • PSA container volumes grow 14.2pc in January
  • IMC, V.Ships agree to form JV in Asia
  • Boston posts double digit increases in 2004
  • Orders bolster Boeing's 2004 earnings
  • Emirates, SAS add extra service
  • Sri Lankan Airlines names new manager for S India

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSAV Group Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd becomes part of growing CSAV Group's presence worldwide
  • National Maritime Foundation to serve as focal point for research
  • ACL starting Mumbai-Karachi direct feeder service today
  • Gems & jewellery add sparkle to export figures
  • Dumping probe initiated into import of pentaerythritol from China, Sweden
  • IMC interactive meeting with Austrian trade mission on Feb. 21
  • Oil imports widen trade gap during April-January
  • Kandla Port Trust may hand over 2 berths to private parties for CT conversion in a month'Janardhana Rao
  • Customs duty payment prerequisite for moving petro-goods from ports to inland warehouses
  • DPI signs pact with CoPT for Vallarpadam ICTT development
  • CONCOR may well close 2004-05 with a haul of 1.8 m TEUs
  • Maharashtra to amend industrial policy 2001 to attract investors
  • Palm oils BCD hiked, but tariff values pruned
  • MoF clears Rs 290-cr. capital subsidy scheme for leather sector
  • India-Lanka groups on trade to submit report by June
  • Icrier study puts total EPZs in world at over 3,000
  • India against new category of advanced developing nations in WTO
  • Cloves importers seek duty on par with other spices
  • Kamal Nath to inaugurate seminar on iprs today

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
  • Crude edges down on bearish US oil data
    Crude prices edge lower on the back of unexpectedly large builds in US stocks of crude and gasoline after earlier rally on Iranian explosion.
  • Sinopec: 'We're not in talks over Shanghai fuel oil terminal'
    Chinese oil giant denies it will enter into a joint venture with Titan Petrochemicals Corp. for construction of a fuel oil storage facility near Shanghai, China.
  • DOE & API: Latest US oil inventory figures
  • Protestors disrupt IPE trading as Kyoto comes into force
    Oil futures trading on the floor of the IPE in London was disrupted today by environmental protestors who chose to remind the oil industry of the harmful effects of burning hydrocarbons on the day the Kyoto Protocol comes into force.
  • Petrojam/FAMM alliance severed prior to Aegean's arrival
    Petrojam group's decision to sell fuel oil to Aegean Marine Petroleum for bunker fuel delivery 'off port' Jamaica described by local supplier and refiner a part of core strategy.
  • Saudi posted prices move up
  • US DESC extends several contracts in Belgium
  • Surveyor has licence reinstated after acquittal
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has confirmed that Vigneson Subramaniam has had his bunker surveyor's licence renewed after he was acquitted of all corruption charges leveled against him by the CPIB.
  • Titan to pay first dividend since listing after profits surge
    Oil services company is to pay its first dividend since listing in 1998, on robust oil demand growth and favourable tanker rates.
  • US DESC extends Bulgarian bunker purchasing program
    US Defense bunker procurement arm extends its purchase contract in Bulgaria.

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
  • Port of Dunkirk updates website
  • Kögel demands 48 t trucks to prevent traffic congestion
  • Gist won and renewed logistics contracts
  • Germany: Elbe ports maintain growth course
  • SAS Cargo changes flight numbers ex Amsterdam
  • Port of Oakland receives support for 50-foot dredging project
  • ICTSI appoints country's first female port equipment operator

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
  • Bouchard orders two more OPA 90 barges from Bollinger
  • Two stroke power for mega tug
  • Wachtel takes over key NY Waterway routes
  • Response plans for nontank vessels
  • Maritrans benefits from strong spot market
  • Van Dyck steps down as Maritrans Chairman

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
  • Port of Vancouver, USA manager named president of NWMTA
  • Investigators look for source of Puget Sound oil spill
  • Port of Tacoma publishes intermodal system brochure
  • Vancouver, BC Port Authority moving on Deltaport berth project
  • Cargill plans to buy Italian grain company

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Dibden Bay costs hit ABP profits
    LEADING UK port operator posts 3% growth in operating profit, but writes off '44.9m in costs for the failed Dibden Bay container terminal.
  • Brussels takes stride towards launch of Euro-coastguard
    A EUROPEAN Union coastguard is closer to being launched following yesterday's closed-door negotiations in Brussels.
  • Workers can claim for asbestos anxiety says judge
    HUNDREDS of former engineering officers and shipyard workers will now be able to get compensation from insurers because of the anxiety resulting from asbestos-related lung damage, following a landmark court ruling this week.
  • P&I clubs to unite against poor quality
    SHIPOWNER protection and indemnity mutuals are ready to play an enhanced role in warding off substandard shipping, Alistair Groom, chairman of the International Group of P&I Clubs, has confirmed.
  • Yemen to realise LNG global supplier status at last
    YEMEN's long-held dream of becoming a supplier of liquefied natural gas looked set to become a reality yesterday after the signing of long-term deals for the export of more than 6m tonnes a year.
  • Qatar fires off tender for 12 gas carriers
    QATAR's eagerly awaited tender for 12 liquefied natural gas carriers has been triggered, in what could become the largest shipbuilding order ever placed, writes Tony Gray.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
  • Passengers to sue after storm
    PASSENGERS from the Voyager cruise ship have threatened to take legal action against the vessel's captain for steering the ship into a heavy storm
  • Twelve injured in HK collision
    AT least 12 people were injured when a cargo ship and a high-speed passenger ferry collided in Hong Kong waters this morning with a Chinese registered cargo ship
  • SembCorp Marine chairman Wong dead
    CHAIRMAN of Singapore listed SembCorp Marine, Wong Kok Siew, 58, passed away yesterday
  • MSC Al Amine aground off Tunisia
    MSC AL Amine, an 11,450dwt general cargo ship owned and operated by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), hit rocks off Tunisia last night, spilling a quantity of bunker fuel
  • Port congestion critical, says BMT
    GLOBAL port congestion is resulting in demurrage costs running into hundreds of millions of dollars a day, according to British Maritime Technology's Russell Smith
  • Bullish ABP posts positive results
    THE UK's largest port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP), today announced that it made a pre-tax profit of £83M ($156M) in 2004
  • Oil port at Murmansk unlikely
  • Maritrans' profits fall
  • Feeder link between India, Pakistan
  • US oil spill plan requirement
  • Strong market aids Green Reefers
  • European cruise ports enjoy growth
  • First step at Vallarpadam
  • Tacoma wins EPA award and grant
  • Ghost disposal continues
  • Singapore subsidiary for Mercator

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
  • On Canal, times down but tonnage up
    Average transit time decreased in the first fiscal quarter amid increased flow of larger vessels.
  • Lines agree to cut Vancouver imports
  • Chertoff takes Homeland Security reins
  • DHL plans major East Coast distribution hub
  • U.S., Bangladesh agree to trade pact
  • P&O Nedlloyd, CMA CGM add direct U.S.-LatAm service
  • Iron ore, coal rates top mark
  • Earnings sink for British ports operator
  • Cochin terminal project launched
  • DOT creates tech, hazmat agencies
  • Asia bloc sets trade talks with Australia, New Zealand

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
  • Charter market highs hit operations
    Charter-activity is reviving after Chinese New Year, and the average cost of chartering containerships has increased by 1.2% in the last week alone, but the pressure is telling on operators.
  • ABP sees core UK business rise 3%, and looks forward to new project boosts
  • New service links up GSL, Hamburg Sud and Chinese twins
  • Wacker-Chemie accepts dedicated rail-shuttle offer to leave private rail
  • Anti-terrorism tsar Chertoff sworn in
  • Trans-Siberian route breaks Soviet container record
  • Gujarat ports boost Concor throughput
  • China Merchants facilities outpace Shenzhen and Shanghai averages
  • Continued growth for Shanghai trade volume
  • DPI marches into Vallarpadam
  • CSAV Group boosts India strategy with own agency operations
  • Korean shipyards deliver newbuilds

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
  • Genmar gets downgrade
    Analyst cites shares run-up, valuation decline in single-hull tankers.
  • Vafias sells BBT stake
    Harry slips into the shadows as Middle Eastern interests snap up most of shareholding in Australian venture.
  • Grounded boxship leaks fuel
    Clean-up of oil spill begins after MSC containership hits beach off Tunisia.
  • Euronav jumps on loan wagon
    Wholescale refinancing will cut borrowing costs and provide fresh money for recent purchases.
  • India mulls cabotage change
    Shipping ministry wants to open up coastal trades to competition ' if neighbours follow suit.
  • Seaboni latest Excel buy
    US-listed owner confirms $30m price tag for Thenamaris bulker.
  • NATS back on Wall Street
    Expanding tanker owner prepares second major US equity issue in four months.
  • SNC swaps debt again
    Constanta yard issues shares to state creditor as it cuts borrowings.
  • Profit jump for Green Reefers
    Bergen-based owner cashes in on 20% increase in freight rates, and reversal of crisis depreciation policy.
  • Yard workers in asbestos win
    Former British Shipbuilders employees among winners in court case on pleural plaques but payouts cut.
  • Record for Euronav
    Belgian VLCC owner pockets proceeds of huge fourth quarter tanker boom.
  • Maritrans misses the boat
    US tanker owner's rising costs wiped out effects of booming tanker market in 2004.
  • Aker Yards touts for business
    Norwegian group needs new cruiseship and ferry orders to fill yard capacity as profits drop.
  • Odfjell issues Norwegian bonds
    Chemical tanker operator will pay 110 bps over Nibor for first tranche of note offering.
  • Pirates thwarted
    Sharp-eyed chief officer and bosun prevent robbers boarding general cargo ship in Indonesia.
  • Big three boost Immaj
    Signing of seafarer labour agreement trebles membership of Japanese owners pay negotiation organisation.
  • Fidelity in Stolt
    US investment giant has taken 10% stake in shares of Stolt-Nielsen.
  • Japan off to slow start
    Official figures show newbuilding orders in January slip to their lowest level in three years.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
  • Pacific carriers see no end to West Coast port, rail congestion
  • Carriers form transpacific VSA
  • GCL starts U.S.-flag vessel service
  • CSAV Group opens India agency
  • Hyundai targets India, Vietnam
  • Crowley Liner Services promotes Clapp
  • United to start non-stop Chicago/Munich service
  • COAC establishes infrastructure subcommittee
  • Expeditors lifts 4th-quarter earnings
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • SEKO opens Spokane office
  • COAC says new C-TPAT standards need more work
  • COAC, DHS struggle to quantify benefits of cargo security programs
  • Dezenski helps stabilize DHS border security division
  • Chertoff wins unanimous Senate approval
  • USDA announces $125 million for Food for Progress program
  • Crowley Logistics promotes Artiga
  • COAC looks for regional meeting venue
  • Los Angeles' box volume down 4% in January
  • Environmental review for Vancouver Port Authority expansion project

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
  • Sweden and Finland presents super ice-breaker
    The Winter Navigation Research Board has published a report containing a concept study of a new mega ice-breaker capable ...
  • Bryggen Shipping continues expansion
    Bryggen Shipping & Trading in Bergen has bought another two tankers. The first, a chemical/product tanker of 13,000 DWT, built ...
  • Norway sells 100 million Statoil shares
    The Norwegian Government has decided to sell 100 million shares in Statoil worth around NOK 10.7 billion (EUR 1.27 billion ...

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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