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February 18, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US anti-terror funds not reaching key ports
    THE US programme to protect ports from terror attacks is distributing its limited funds without a full understanding of which ports are most vulnerable and which projects are most important, a government report says.
  • Teekay's Q4 profit surges 34-fold on record rates
    TEEKAY Shipping Corp, the world's largest mid-size oil tanker owner, said fourth-quarter profit soared 34-fold as increased production from Opec members helped boost shipping rates to records.
  • 97 injured in HK ferry crash
    A high-speed passenger ferry on its way to mainland China collided with a cargo boat in Hong Kong, injuring 97 people, four of them seriously, government spokesmen said.
  • Transpacific lines warned of rise in human smuggling
Admiralty Casebook
  • Pan-United's writ to seize vessel renewed
    FOR the second time in the past year, Singapore's Pan-United Marine Ltd has been successful before the Australian Federal Court in Perth in renewing writs in rem to arrest vessels to enforce general maritime claims for monies owed to it.
Port Shots
  • PORT SHOTS
    THE UK's Port of London has announced that 2004 was its most successful year since 1998.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US anti-terror funds not reaching key ports
    THE US programme to protect ports from terror attacks is distributing its limited funds without a full understanding of which ports are most vulnerable and which projects are most important, a government report says.
  • Teekay's Q4 profit surges 34-fold on record rates
    TEEKAY Shipping Corp, the world's largest mid-size oil tanker owner, said fourth-quarter profit soared 34-fold as increased production from Opec members helped boost shipping rates to records.
  • 97 injured in HK ferry crash
    A high-speed passenger ferry on its way to mainland China collided with a cargo boat in Hong Kong, injuring 97 people, four of them seriously, government spokesmen said.
  • Transpacific lines warned of rise in human smuggling
Admiralty Casebook
  • Pan-United's writ to seize vessel renewed
    FOR the second time in the past year, Singapore's Pan-United Marine Ltd has been successful before the Australian Federal Court in Perth in renewing writs in rem to arrest vessels to enforce general maritime claims for monies owed to it.
Port Shots
  • PORT SHOTS
    THE UK's Port of London has announced that 2004 was its most successful year since 1998.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US anti-terror funds not reaching key ports
    THE US programme to protect ports from terror attacks is distributing its limited funds without a full understanding of which ports are most vulnerable and which projects are most important, a government report says.
  • Teekay's Q4 profit surges 34-fold on record rates
    TEEKAY Shipping Corp, the world's largest mid-size oil tanker owner, said fourth-quarter profit soared 34-fold as increased production from Opec members helped boost shipping rates to records.
  • 97 injured in HK ferry crash
    A high-speed passenger ferry on its way to mainland China collided with a cargo boat in Hong Kong, injuring 97 people, four of them seriously, government spokesmen said.
  • Transpacific lines warned of rise in human smuggling
Admiralty Casebook
  • Pan-United's writ to seize vessel renewed
    FOR the second time in the past year, Singapore's Pan-United Marine Ltd has been successful before the Australian Federal Court in Perth in renewing writs in rem to arrest vessels to enforce general maritime claims for monies owed to it.
Port Shots
  • PORT SHOTS
    THE UK's Port of London has announced that 2004 was its most successful year since 1998.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong throughput up 7.8 per cent in January
  • GWSC, USL and Maruba Line form "Americas Alliance"
  • Hyundai orders nine newbuilds for US$910m
  • NOL names new CFO
  • New hires ease US WC ports gridlock: Fed
  • SITC handles over 670,000 TEU in 2004
  • BNSF to develop intermodal container transfer facility for LA port
  • Application to build Deltaport's 3rd berth to be formally reviewed
  • Macau air cargo in 2004 up 56pc
  • Qantas launches Australia-S Africa freighter service; director to retire
  • Korean Air Cargo launches charter service between Seoul-Guangzhou
  • EGSAC appoints Indian associate member

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Large markets for biz cooperation seen in Brazil, India
  • More exporter-friendly measures soon'DGFT
  • SIONs for 27 new export items notified
  • CONCOR holds 15 pc stake in IGTPL
  • MbPT to host Major Ports cultural fete from Feb. 21
  • Railway Ministry may allow JV partners to fix freight rates on select routes
  • WISA welcomes move to let pvt. sector run container block trains
  • Rubber footwear makers want CVD on machinery imports off
  • Govt may scrap import duties on 35 fibres and yarns
  • Textile processors likely to get 1-yr capital subsidy for modernisation
  • Let's spare EOUs/SEZs the burden of indirect taxes, Minister tells states
  • Import of 3 m. tonnes of sugar to be allowed
  • Commerce Ministry seeks CST exemption for EOUs
  • EOUs seek sanction to take insurance cover abroad
  • Kamal Nath calls for better Indo-Italian cooperation in design education
  • Hank yarn burden to remain

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
  • Vopak Horizon Fujairah opens first dedicated bunker pier
    "This is the first major step in bunker logistics for Vopak Horizon," General Manager for the Fujairah terminal told Bunkerworld.
  • New licensing system welcomed by Turkish suppliers
    Newly-introduced Petroleum Act, to be introduced in April, will see swathe of companies working in the petroleum and oil product sector apply for a license to operate.
  • IFO avails return to Port Said, Suez remains dry
    Light at end of tunnel for suppliers and shipowners as supplies of IFO180 are earmarked for bunker market in Port Said after lengthy lay-off.
  • Singapore fuel oil inventories reach 35-week high
  • Oil firm on raised OPEC demand forecast
    OPEC's raised demand forecast reduces impact of bearish US inventory figures.
  • Containership leaking bunkers off Tunisian coast
    Clean-up operations are underway along the Tunisian coast after a 563 TEU containership ran aground.
  • Rotterdam firm with crude
  • Lubmarine develops new lubricant for low sulphur fuels
    Total Lubmarine has developed a new marine lubricant, specifically designed for use with low-sulphur fuels, currently available in Europe with wider distribution expected soon.
  • Australia: Marketing and sales manager to retire
    After 22 years in the bunker industry, marketing and sales manager to retire in April.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nextel Poll: transportation companies expanding wireless capabilities
  • UK rail regulation office to be restructured
  • TDG secures new business in Spain
  • Ital Logistics launches service between UK and Greece
  • Air France and JAL cooperation
  • Panama Canal: new drilling barge under construction
  • Young Canadian Freight Forwarder of Year

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
  • Panama goes ahead with boxship price hike
  • Tanker market propels Teekay to record profits
  • Maritrans' profit hit by high expenditure
  • Calais port fiasco "costing US$7.6m a week"
  • Bureau Veritas heads up EU project

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
  • European Commission approves German shipyard aid scheme
  • Shell gets approval for offshore LNG terminal
  • New BV rules address FPSO cracking problems
  • Teekay reports record earnings
  • USCG Commandant visits IMO HQ

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
  • Port of Tacoma taps Paulsen as facilities development director
  • Hanjin Shipping orders three 6,500 TEU vessels
  • Excel Maritime buying bulk vessel SEABONI
  • Location for hourly parking changing at Sea-Tac Airport
  • Past FMC decisions heading to Internet

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Vafias emerges as key DryShips investor after Brave Bulk sale
    THE Vafias shipping family of Greece has emerged as a leading shareholder in newly floated DryShips, headed by fellow Greek shipowner George Economou, just as it has concluded the sale of its own dry bulk operating arm, Brave Bulk Transport, to Middle Eastern interests.
  • Bureau Veritas sounds alarm over FPSO vessel cracks
    CRACKS detected in floating storage and production offloading vessels designed to remain on site without drydocking for 25 years have prompted new structural rules from a leading classification society.
  • P&I rates set to rise for sixth year
    FURTHER P&I rate increases are likely for the sixth successive year at this weekend's renewal "as a buffer against increasing shipowner liability exposure, claims inflation fuelled by a buoyant shipping sector and general volatility and uncertainty surrounding major losses", says ratings firm Standard & Poor's.
  • Hamburg Süd eyes Romania yard deal
    GERMAN container line Hamburg S'd is close to ordering post-panamax containerships in Europe as Korean yards run out of space.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
  • Concor takes 15% of Vallarpadam
    CONTAINER Corp of India will own 15% of Dubai Ports International's India Gateway Terminal, which is setting up the $480M Vallarpadam terminal
  • Alianca re-launches Brazil-US route
    BOOMING exports from Brazil and Argentina to the US has led to Alianca, Hamburg Sud's Brazilian subsidiary, expanding its service to a weekly schedule on the route
  • Greens try to halt NY dredging
  • Teekay posts record year
  • Traffic up on Corsica Ferries
  • China Merchants to raise $350M
  • Anti-pollution company proposed
  • Panama Canal increase confirmed
  • Ninety injured in HK collision
  • SembCorp Marine chairman dies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
  • Panama OKs higher Canal tolls
    Container lines will be paying more to transit the Panama Canal as of May 1 when a new pricing system is slated to go into effect.
  • New rules end paper export filing
  • Bill beefs up intermodal box security
  • U.S. retailers oppose Chinese import curbs
  • Bill provides $30 billion in transport bonds
  • U.S., Canada forces in joint maritime exercise
  • Hamburg Süd restores LA-Aus calls
  • Long Beach cargo up by one-third
  • Port Manatee plans biggest warehouse
  • Key review for Vancouver berth project
  • DHL details plans for East Coast hub

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
  • Panama sets final containership-transit pricing
    Panama's Cabinet has finally approved a charging-system for boxship-transits of the Panama Canal which will result in an 68.75% increase in the next two years.
  • HK terminals outside Kwai Chung see throughput drop for sixth month
    Hong Kong terminals outside Kwai Chung saw a decline in cargo-volumes for the sixth month in a row in January, though Kwai Chung managed to achieve 16.7% year-on-year growth.
  • Pacific service slings back into Los Angeles
  • South Africa concessions 'on again'
  • Concor and Transworld pick up stakes in DPI Vallarpadam project
  • Ambre light for PONL-CSAV service, as ABEX gets the go
  • P&O Ports boosts Australian terminals
  • Heung-A to launch Korea/Japan service
  • Rail networks of Eurasia ' unite
  • China's foreign trade sees continued growth
  • Another deepsea operator looks at eastern Baltic market
  • SITC aims for Top 40
  • Ship collision in Hong Kong fog injures nearly 100

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
  • Cruise chief costa lot
    Pier Luigi Foschi needs big pockets after new pay deal with Carnival Corp.
  • Swedes sitting pretty
    Concordia has $190m on its hands and wants to build a new line of crude carriers -- but all in due time.
  • Bush team raps US flag
    The White House thinks US-flag vessels are a costly and slow way to get food to the hungry.
  • Upgrade us, says RCL
    Richard Fain-led Royal Caribbean wants to build ships and thinks it deserves investment grade.
  • Not the age of consent
    Stolt-Nielsen staggers towards looming bond repurchase deadline with few takers.
  • Shipco under pressure
    State-run Syrian ship agency's revenues driven down by increasing private competition.
  • CSAV opens in India
    Chilean boxship player founds own agency to service operations of subsidiary Norasia.
  • BC Ferries hikes profit
    Canadian ferry owner cuts usual seasonal losses in third quarter to boost nine-month result.
  • Budget boost for EMSA
    Expanding European Maritime Safety Authority gets more cash for bigger anti-pollution workload.
  • All change
    Duferco cuts stake in Premuda, as Generali takes up the slack.
  • Unitor supplies bigger profit
    Norwegian ship supply company adds 50% to net earnings in busy 2004.
  • Mercator to issue more stock
    Company plumps for sale of preference shares as latest way to fund fleet expansion.
  • Intermarine hotfoots it to China
    US heavy lift operator moves Asian hq from Seoul to Shanghai.
  • Business brisk for Panama Canal
    Canal announces new on-deck box charges as first quarter transits rise.
  • Teekay sets new highs
    Highest spot rates in three decades helps smash all previous profit records at aframax giant.
  • MSC in Keys settlement
    Mediterranean Shipping Company agrees major payout over coral reef damage in Florida.
  • Gas galore in Qatar
    LNG producers come to owners in Part Two of newbuilding tender for 12 tankers worth some $2.8bn.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
  • Panama Canal toll hike gets green light
  • Carriers complete alliance reshuffle in U.S./Brazil trade
  • Coast Guard gives guidelines for non-tanker spill response plans
  • Intermarine moves Asian headquarters to Shanghai
  • Halliburton, Forward Air under investigation for lost americium
  • IRS audits Latin American airlines
  • DHL to develop U.S. East Coast hub
  • Flugleidir appoints Geirsdóttir, Ólafsson
  • CSXT wants hazmat bill overturned
  • Hub Group names Cosgrove top intermodal executive
  • SDV Logistics picks "Rate Explorer" software
  • Census issues proposed AES mandatory rules
  • Treasury affirms crackdown on terrorists involved in trade
  • Goodlatte opposes USAID plan to buy portion of food aid overseas
  • Florida cattlemen prepare for increased trade to Puerto Rico
  • CBP resumes foreign trade zone training
  • Long Beach posts January increase of 35% for TEUs
  • Dubai Ports to build and operate $500 million Indian terminal
  • Transit of Panama Canal speeds up 14.7%
  • Port of Houston to advise on Mexican logistics venture
  • Port of Tacoma promotes Paulsen

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
  • Ice tankers for 4.4 billion dollars
    During the last year, shipping investors have placed newbuilding orders for USD 4.4 billion, according to a new report from ...
  • Earnings slump at Aker Yards
    Aker Yards took a severe hit as pre-tax profits fell to NOK 236 million (EUR 28.2 million) last year ...
  • Fjord Line suffer from increased competition
    Fjord Line in Bergen has announced losses of NOK 27.7 million (EUR 3,3 million) for last year in an increasingly ...

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