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July 27, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • EC to continue dominance in global maritime sector: official
    THE European Commission's regional initiatives in the maritime sector will continue because of the intensity of economic activity in a relatively small area of European marine resources, warned the head of a new EC maritime policy task force.
  • Asia freight rates sink to near 2-year low
    ASIA shipping rates have dipped to their lowest in nearly two years amid a surplus of ships and as Chinese importers digest the impact of the yuan's revaluation on their buying power, brokers said yesterday.
  • HK plans to lower port charges to attract more cargo
    HONG Kong, which was overtaken by Singapore as the world's busiest container port in the first half, plans to lower some charges to attract more cargo shipments as competition from nearby Chinese ports increases.
  • Kuehne + Nagel's H1 net profit rises 34%
  • Typhoon pounds Japanese coast
Strait Talk
  • Globetrotting useful for IMO
    OVER a year, International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Efthimios Mitropoulos visits between 30 and 40 countries.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • EC to continue dominance in global maritime sector: official
    THE European Commission's regional initiatives in the maritime sector will continue because of the intensity of economic activity in a relatively small area of European marine resources, warned the head of a new EC maritime policy task force.
  • Asia freight rates sink to near 2-year low
    ASIA shipping rates have dipped to their lowest in nearly two years amid a surplus of ships and as Chinese importers digest the impact of the yuan's revaluation on their buying power, brokers said yesterday.
  • HK plans to lower port charges to attract more cargo
    HONG Kong, which was overtaken by Singapore as the world's busiest container port in the first half, plans to lower some charges to attract more cargo shipments as competition from nearby Chinese ports increases.
  • Kuehne + Nagel's H1 net profit rises 34%
  • Typhoon pounds Japanese coast
Strait Talk
  • Globetrotting useful for IMO
    OVER a year, International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Efthimios Mitropoulos visits between 30 and 40 countries.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK's Tsang says transportation development vital to regional economy
  • Trade surges in Ningbo and Heilongjiang Province
  • Asian tsunami leads to fall in wood imports to Zhangjiagang
  • Kuehne + Nagel's interim net profit up 34pc
  • Pacific Rim postal officials announce launch of express courier service
  • Delta reports 2Q US$382m net loss
  • Cargolux to negotiate with Boeing to buy 10 new planes
  • Korean Air's June passenger traffic grows over 11pc

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 26, 2005
  • Gefco Deutschland: K'hler new sales manager south
  • Wallem Group further expanding in Asia
  • Sale of Aviapartner to 3i and management
  • Rotterdam to install radiation detectors at all terminals
  • Ryder wins transportation contract with United States Postal Service
  • Pakistan to enforce overload control regime
  • Always Express selects software from Trans-Soft

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 26, 2005
  • Panama Canal tolls "to more than double in 20 years"
  • Another bumper quarter for OMI
  • Hamburg Sud switches cargo away from Vancouver
  • Cory buys Scottish agency business

Marine Logweb site
JULY 26, 2005
  • Navy moves towards paperless navigation
  • Tidewater in $188 million AHT sale deal
  • Japan pulls plug on Techno Superliner

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Ultragas fights $21m penalty over fatal chemtanker blast
    ULTRAGAS, a subsidiary of Ultramar of Chile, is to appeal against a $21.3m penalty levelled by two Brazilian environmental authorities following the fatal explosion on board the chemtanker Vicuña last year.
  • Cyprus signs up to US ship boarding security initiative
    CYPRUS has become the fifth register to sign a "reciprocal" agreement with Washington that would allow US authorities to board or detain in international waters a Cypriot ship suspected of carrying weapons of mass destruction.
  • Storm steals BP's profits thunder
    SOARING oil prices boosted BP's second-quarter profits to $5bn, but problems with the Thunder Horse platform will stunt its production growth strategy.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 26, 2005
  • Summer tanker lull returns
    LOWER tanker rates are in store for the third quarter, with the traditional summer lull returning after its anomalous absence in 2004, according to OMI executives
  • Chinese court suspends spill claim
    A COMPENSATION case involving the Hyundai Advance and MSC Ilona, which collided in 2004, has been suspended until lawsuits between the two are settled
  • Florida bill to ban sewage dumping
    FLORIDA is moving to introduce legislation to bar casino ships from dumping sewage in US offshore waters, an initiative that is being applauded by the local media
  • Alaskan concern over collision risk
    ALASKAN environmentalists have expressed concern after two tankers simultaneously transited the Valdez Narrows ' in violation of USCG rules
  • Philippine collision: both guilty
    THE general cargo vessel Sulpicio Express Dos and the tanker Arowana III, which collided in the Philippines last week, were both found to have been at fault
  • Barrow awaits cruise approval
    THE UK northwest coast of Barrow is the preferred location for a new cruise terminal, subject to approval being granted for the £7-10M project in late September
  • Thomas doubts armed guards
  • African Pride: tension mounts
  • Brazil sends first ethanol shipment
  • Seafarer card adds voicemail option
  • OMI: strong rates weakening
  • Hamburg Süd halts Vancouver calls
  • Camillo Eitzen growth continues
  • Singapore to review cruise capacity
  • Typhoon approaches Tokyo Bay

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 26, 2005
  • Vancouver jam forcing diversions
    Port says $500 million in goods stalled on docks; ocean lines shift schedules as strike by container truckers enters fourth week.
  • Philly port dangles box incentive
  • Problems for LA night gates
  • ILA wins Evergreen round
  • Red tape at Canada border: Report
  • NWA Cargo revenue soars
  • Gains for rail traffic
  • UPS serving Qingdao weekly
  • NOL opens RFID test center

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 26, 2005
  • PierPASS maintains after dinner cargo flows
    The first full night shift under PierPASS showed a steady stream of truck traffic, PierPASS president and CEO Bruce Wargo said today.
  • Ship diversions begin at strike-hit Vancouver region
    A joint service operated by Hamburg Sud and Chile's CCNI reportedly diverted the first ship from Canada's West Coast to the US as a result of the prolonged truckers strike.
  • Indonesia THC to be cut
  • Central bank denies further Renminbi appreciation
  • ITF ramps up L&B campaign
  • Demand stays firm as NOL records strong Period 6 returns
  • Melbourne issues trial dredging schedule
  • Commercial uncertainties have little impact on HK trade
  • MSC takes delivery of world's largest containership
  • Montreal posts H1 volume increase
  • European owner orders containerships from Daesun

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 26, 2005
  • Euronav in record first-half result
    Weaker second quarter fails to dent Belgian tanker operator.
  • Pistiolis TOPs 5%
    TOP Tankers CEO breaks holdings threshhold after company grants him 190,000 shares of restricted stock.
  • Shipowners in 'risk zone'
    A Moscow court could nullify some post-Soviet privatisations of shipowners, among others.
  • Multraship buys out Bulgarians
    Dutch towage company and salvor Multraship has purchased Bourgas Tug Services.
  • More piracy off Somalia
    The second Italian merchant ship within one week has been attacked by pirates.
  • Valdez tankers 'too close'
    The US Coast Guard is taking the blame for letting Conoco Phillips tailgate ExxonMobile.
  • Pirates drop cash demand
    Somalian thugs who have hijacked a food-aid cargo would settle for the rice if they could only get the ship ashore.
  • Deep Sea Supply pays $188m
    Dean Taylor-led Tidewater will manage six AHTs for Norway's Deep Sea Supply.
  • Ultragas appeals $21.3m fine
    Chilean shipowner Ultragas is appealing a $21.3m fine over a deadly explosion in Brazil.
  • Matson raises Guam rates
    Revenue to help offset US to Hawaii container line's increased operating costs of new China service.
  • US nabs Orion and Cosmoship
    Two bulk carriers and general cargo ship were held last month for security violations.
  • Petrobras in FPSO deal
    Brazilian oil giant signs for two deep-water units in $1.2bn contract.
  • Kiperousa could be CTL
    Time looks to have run out for stranded bulker with reports of all four cargo holds all flooded.
  • Cory expands agency business
    Braemar Seascope subsidiary acquires Scottish-based Morrison Shipping & Morrison Tours.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 26, 2005
  • APL's container volumes rise 13% in June
  • OMI's profits soar
  • Vancouver strike forces Hamburg Sud to switch to Portland
  • NSCSA's profits jump 22%
  • MarAd approves 2 vessel flag transfers
  • Sea Star Line promotes Schloth
  • UPS acquires Lynx Express in U.K.
  • America West Airlines, US Airways merger passes another test
  • PWC Logistics, Dnata establish inter-airport logistics company
  • FreightPath introduces new air cargo software
  • Teamsters quit AFL-CIO
  • Hub Group posts 2nd-quarter net income of $7.9 million
  • Inland Marine Underwriters release cargo-specific guides
  • Kuehne + Nagel's half-year net earnings up 34.4 percent
  • EX-IM Bank approves $180 million in insurance for Iraq-bound grain
  • Late registrations force PierPass to delay daytime container fee
  • Georgia ports break cargo tonnage record
  • Port of Long Beach budget cut by $40 million
  • U.S., Cyprus reach ship-boarding agreement
  • Proposed northern Moroccan port receives $374,000 U.S. security grant

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 26, 2005
  • 2004 record breaking year for Wallenius
    The Swedish car carrier specialist Walleniusrederierna reports a SEK 1.1 billion (EUR 117 million) pre-tax profit for 2004, more ...
  • DFDS and Sovcomflot in ferry co-operation
    DFDS and Sovcomflot has entered an agreement covering a railway ferry service between Ust Luga, Baltiysk (Kaliningrad) and Sassnitz/Mukran ...
  • Smoking policy on its way to Svitzer tugs
    SvitzerWijsmuller may become the first Danish shipping company with a smoking policy for its employees. The company's 12 Danish flagged ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 26, 2005
  • Prices, demand rise in Houston ahead of DOE data
    Prices firm in Houston as suppliers widen price margins above cost and take advantage of above-average demand.
  • World Fuel Services CEO to address San Francisco forum
    World Fuel Services Corporation (WFS) chief the latest high-profile speaker to confirm their attendance at the Bunkerworld Marine Fuel Sustainability Forum in San Francisco, October 5-7.
  • Valero Q2 results: Highest quarterly net income ever
    Valero Energy Corporation (Valero) released its second quarter (Q2) results today, reflecting the highest quarterly net income in the company's history.
  • Ultragas to contest $21 million Vicu'a fine
    Brazilian environmental authorities have imposed a $21.3 million fine on Sociedad Naviera Ultragas, but reports say the fine, arising from an explosion and resulting bunker spill will be contested.
  • Russia: Oil export duties on the rise again
    The Russian government has raised export duty on crude oil and oil products effective August 1.
  • ARA market quiet but holding firm at noon
  • Widespread problems still evident with MARPOL VI requirements
    Bunker trader warns that suppliers still unable to produce a MARPOL Annex VI compliant Bunker Delivery Note, while many owners also remain baffled by legislation.
  • Approaching typhoon halts Tokyo's bunker activities
    Bunkering activities at Tokyo Bay have been temporarily discontinued due to an approaching typhoon expected to hit Japan's main island in Tokai region.
  • St. Croix officials push for project to entice more bunker stops
    Officials in St. Croix, the US Virgin Islands, are hopeful that a dredging project that could entice the return of voyager-class cruise vessels to lift bunkers at the island will go ahead before the start of the tourist season.
  • Strong freight revenues cover bunker cost, broker says
    Poten & Partners have said in a report that strong freight revenues in recent times have helped to cushion the impact of rising bunker costs.
  • Expected fall in US crude stocks sends oil prices up
    World crude oil prices rose slightly yesterday as traders anticipated a drop in US crude inventories caused by recent hurricanes assailing Gulf of Mexico production.

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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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