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August 24, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Thailand plans to set up national shipping fleet
    THE Thai government is planning to set up a national shipping fleet with private Thai shipowners taking a 70 per cent stake, in an attempt to reduce Thailand's dependence on foreign shipping companies.
  • Asia freight rates soar on tight ship supply
    ASIAN shipping rates this week hit their highest level in more than a month.
  • Indon navy storms Croatian ship
    THE Indonesian navy stormed a Croatian ship early on Monday and detained all 25 crew members, Croatia's ambassador to Indonesia said, calling it an illegal act.
Strait Talk
  • Lube oil has to be worth more than spring water
    THE boss of shipping industry lubricant supplier Castrol Marine didn't mince his words when he spoke about the lube oil supply crisis now affecting Singapore.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Thailand plans to set up national shipping fleet
    THE Thai government is planning to set up a national shipping fleet with private Thai shipowners taking a 70 per cent stake, in an attempt to reduce Thailand's dependence on foreign shipping companies.
  • Asia freight rates soar on tight ship supply
    ASIAN shipping rates this week hit their highest level in more than a month.
  • Indon navy storms Croatian ship
    THE Indonesian navy stormed a Croatian ship early on Monday and detained all 25 crew members, Croatia's ambassador to Indonesia said, calling it an illegal act.
Strait Talk
  • Lube oil has to be worth more than spring water
    THE boss of shipping industry lubricant supplier Castrol Marine didn't mince his words when he spoke about the lube oil supply crisis now affecting Singapore.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL H1 net profit up 40pc
  • NOL handles more boxes in July
  • Toll Holdings launches takeover bid for Patrick
  • Shekou boosts gantry cranes number to 70
  • Hindustan Lever and Exel join forces in India
  • Wuhan to be railway hub
  • Long Beach board votes to appropriate $5m for environment study
  • Dragonair freight handling rises in July
  • Lufthansa raises fuel surcharge again
  • Volga-Dnepr and bank agree on aircraft financing
  • Continental announces daily non-stop service to Ponce, Puerto Rico

Exim Indiaweb site
  • WTSA to impose fuel surcharge on shippers
  • New shipping agency JV formed
  • P&O profit triples on Nedlloyd stake sale
  • MISC in talks to expand to China & US with partners
  • MOL plans to order 8 ships with other shipping firms
  • AADA to introduce PSS on September 1
  • Shanghai, Shenzhen ports buoyed by export boom
  • Baalu lists steps taken to promote cruise shipping
  • Persian Gulf oil tanker rates poised to rise further
  • Orders for 22 ships placed with HSL
  • Few snags now to mammoth sale
  • Exporters clinch deals worth over Rs 160 cr. during China visit
  • Toll on highway users may cripple JNP traffic from today
  • India needs more major ports
  • Kerala govt narrows down focus to 3 ports' development
  • Now, Haldia Dock gets congested with ships awaiting berths
  • New Mangalore Port handles new cargoes
  • Bill cleared for Railways to commercially utilise vacant lands
  • ...approves Rs 12-cr. national highway improvement works in gujarat
  • 47 more SEZs given the green signal
  • SION notified for 17 new export items
  • Pharmaceuticals exports being promoted-Paswan

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 23, 2005
  • DHL appoints new managing director for Great Britain and Ireland
  • Marseilles lifts cargo throughput
  • SAS Cargo: new address in Germany
  • Eurosib taking over further railway wagons
  • DFDS Transport acquires remaining shares in Asian subsidiary

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 23, 2005
  • TUI to buy CP Ships
  • Olympic Shipping orders at Aker
  • North of England boost reserves
  • Solstad orders construction vessel

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 23, 2005
  • Hijacked ship seized, after three years
  • Tokyo MOU plans crackdown on SOLAS and MARPOL operational requirements
  • Awilco jacks up its offer for Petrojack

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • CP Ships bid leaves NOL high and dry
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines has been left without potential partners for merger or acquisition as Tui looks set to acquire CP Ships.
  • Tui insists it will not get involved in bidding war with CMA CGM
    GERMAN conglomerate Tui emphasised yesterday that it was not prepared to enter a bidding war between its subsidiary, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM over the acquisition of CP Ships, writes Katrin Berkenkopf in Cologne.
  • Chemtanker in repair yard blast that killed four is arrested in Trinidad
    THE Tradewind Sunrise , the chemtanker that suffered a repair yard blast in June, killing four people, has been arrested in Trinidad.
  • Kvaerner Pension Fund members furious at sale
    INDIGNANT British members of the troubled Kvaerner Pension Fund have dubbed as "irrelevant" a rare public outburst by Norwegian industrial tycoon Kjell Inge Røkke in defence of his £1 ($1.8) sale of UK pension fund responsibilities.
  • Indonesia holds Croatian logging ship
    THE Indonesian Navy stormed a Croatian-flagged cargo ship early yesterday and detained all 25 crew members on board, AP reports.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 23, 2005
  • NCL drives Star turnaround
    STAR Cruises' rebound from last year's loss is being driven by higher ticket prices and additional capacity for its Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand
  • Chinese to buy PetroKazakhstan
    CHINA's largest state-owned oil company, China National Petroleum Corp. International, has outbid Indian rivals for the purchase of Canada's PetroKazakhstan
  • London market forms claims group
    THE London market has set up a new marine claims committee to act as a forum to discuss market issues and promote best practice for insurance and reinsurance claims
  • MSC recruits Indian crews
    MSC is looking to the Indian market for seamen and has started a new company ' MSC Ship Management (India) in Mumbai ' for its Indian operations
  • Gujarat plans new LNG terminals
  • PDVSA targets China for crude exports
  • Fjord Line solution soon
  • Norden raises forecast
  • NYK-Lauritzen reefer deal approved
  • James Fisher hit by ship-sales
  • Turkish crew jump ship in Canada
  • Navalmar takes control of MC
  • CSCL rides on China boom
  • Barge blast kills crewman

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 23, 2005
  • CP Ships could draw new bids
    Parent of Hapag-Lloyd that has offered $2.1 billion for CP Ships insisted it won't be drawn into a bidding battle for the box carrier.
  • Chinese imports jamming Europe docks
  • Calif. assembly backs resolution on port clean
  • PierPass traffic increasing
  • Virginia ports aid drive for more truckers
  • Big gains for Georgia ports
  • Hamburg Süd expands U.S.-Brazil service
  • DHL to meet U.S. goals
  • Report: CSCL eyes ports business
  • NWA, Lufthansa and Cargolux hike fuel charges

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 23, 2005
  • CP Ships ripples seem to subside, as confident TUI/Hapag-Lloyd close net
    The ripples of interest around CP Ships in the wider market seem to be subsiding, after Hapag-Lloyd-TUI AG's dramatic last-minute entry with a bid, signed on Saturday morning.
  • NOL could be 'interesting target', speculate CIMB-GK Goh
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has been identified as an 'interesting target' for acquisition because of its relatively low valuation, in a report by broking house CIMB-GK Goh.
  • CSCL may consider growing through acquisition
  • Floods in Switzerland throw rail and barge services into disarray
  • Fake money and goods smugglers charged in US
  • Yang Ming and Evergreen in new Taiwan-Japan-Vietnam service
  • MOL introduces new tonnage to NWA transpacific service
  • Toll reports record results
  • Hutchison wins another berth at Laem Chabang
  • CSCL takes delivery of new tonnage

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 23, 2005
  • Star exchanges loss for profit
    Malaysian cruiseship owner turns around result in first half thanks to higher yields and currency gains.
  • Navios transaction goes ahead
    Angeliki Frangou has won her fellow shareholders' approval to buy Navios for $607m.
  • Finns get together
    Finland's Bore Group snaps up fellow ro-ro operator Bror Husell for undisclosed amount.
  • Indian islands eye ferry haul
    Development body wants to place 22-vessel order with Hindustan Shipyard.
  • Five Star trio detained
    Myanmar owner had three cargoships held in Japan during July after they failed port state inspections.
  • Another for Rousse
    German owner Briese orders eighth cargoship at Bulgarian yard.
  • Panama Canal speeds up
    Transit times drop in third quarter, as tonnage volumes increased.
  • Still on track
    Yang Ming posts profit rise despite earlier warnings of tough times ahead.
  • Norden nails the numbers
    Diversified Danish owner juggles charter cover and business segments to post 10% increase in profits for half year.
  • Fisher takes ship-sale hit
    Disposal of older tankers and pension charges dent UK company's first-half net earnings.
  • Wonsild opens in Oz
    Danish broker unveils Melbourne office after spin-off of shipowning activities to Clipper.
  • Tradewind Sunrise arrested
    Detention comes after preliminary accident report found catalogue of errors caused June blast.
  • Quintana fixes Linda Leah
    Recently listed Greek panamax bulker owner fixes out last of its initial fleet of eight ships.
  • Toisa returns to Wuchang
    Gregory Callimanopulos' support vessel operation adds to order backlog at Chinese shipbuilder.
  • TUI plans rights issue
    Hapag Lloyd parent to raise EUR1bn to help fund CP Ships acquisition and cut reliance on banks.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 23, 2005
  • EC OKs NYK Reefers, LauritzenCool merger
  • APL's July traffic up 10%, revenue up 5%
  • Hamburg Sud reminds U.S. exporters about shipping instruction fee
  • China Shipping receives third 4,250-TEU ship
  • Standard & Poor's places CP Ships' ratings on credit watch
  • Lufthansa, Northwest raise fuel surcharges
  • Northwest placed on CreditWatch after mechanics' strike
  • Continental to start daily non-stop Newark/Puerto Rico service
  • DHL holds onto medical account
  • Gainey Transportation buys another piece of SIRVA's business
  • AWO fills government relations post
  • CBP OKs electronic NAFTA certificates
  • U.S. CBP aircraft aids seizure of huge cocaine haul in Caribbean
  • Accuship names new board chairman
  • Panama Canal tonnage, transits on the up
  • Panama Canal will review vessel stowage plans

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 23, 2005
  • Norwegian ports struggle for ISPS compliance
    Only 203 of the 524 Norwegian municipal and private port terminals have been subject to inspection from the Norwegian Coastal ...
  • Record first half for TTS Marine
    TTS Marine is expanding fast and significant. Turnover reached NOK 504.6 million for the first half of 2005, up by ...
  • Mols-Linien redelivered HSC ferry
    The Danish ferry operator Mols-Linien A/S has redelivered one of its fast ferries. The redelivered ferry is the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 23, 2005
  • NY at record high, Persian Gulf cargo heads for Houston
    As suppliers hit tank bottom in New York, reports say cargoes of fuel oil heading from the Middle East to the US Gulf.
  • Southern Chilean supplier awaiting benefits of region's growth
    As exports in the far south of Chile boom, principal bunker supplier remains cautious.
  • FASA optimistic over JWC's Malacca Strait rating
    Federation of Asean Shipowners' Associations says there is no valid reason for war risk insurers to take hasty action in seeking to charge additional premiums.
  • Trader pursues bunker bill as court orders vessel sale
    Bunker trader is still speaking out of court with the owners of Mawashi Al-Gasseem.
  • H1 results: Chinese shipping line beats bunker price effect
    Chinese export growth bolsters profit even as surging bunker prices increase shipping line's cost.
  • Jordan to export straight-run fuel oil
    Singapore bunker market mooted as possible outlet for Jordanian fuel oil cargoes.
  • ARA market reported steady at midday
  • Hong Kong: 380 cst extends tight run
    380 cst bunker fuel has extended its tight run amid slow demand in the Hong Kong market.
  • Singapore: Overseas sales of bunkering improve on year
    Data from Singapore's Department of Statistics showed overseas sales by ship chandlers and bunkering companies improve on year.
  • Starsupply acquired by London insurance broker
    US-based oil products broker and OceanConnect partner acquired in reputed $15m cash deal.

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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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