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July 29, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shanghai tells lines to move services
    THE operator of the Shanghai port has started asking shipping lines to move their European services to the city's new facility at Yangshan by December.
  • Royal Caribbean Q2 profit rises 26%
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises Ltd, the world's second-biggest cruise operator, said second-quarter profit climbed 26 per cent, beating analysts' estimates, as travellers spent more on cruises.
  • Kudos for S'pore maritime security strategy
    THE head of a new European Commission maritime policy task force praised Singapore's maritime security strategy, particularly its provision of identification transponders to small vessels.
  • China shipping firm buys US$51m oil tanker
Admiralty Casebook
  • When a ship's master cannot reject cargo
    A CLAUSE in a time charterparty that gave the vessel's master the right to refuse to load cargo if he has to make changes to the description of the cargo in the bill of lading did not provide an unqualified right to reject the cargo.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shanghai tells lines to move services
    THE operator of the Shanghai port has started asking shipping lines to move their European services to the city's new facility at Yangshan by December.
  • Royal Caribbean Q2 profit rises 26%
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises Ltd, the world's second-biggest cruise operator, said second-quarter profit climbed 26 per cent, beating analysts' estimates, as travellers spent more on cruises.
  • Kudos for S'pore maritime security strategy
    THE head of a new European Commission maritime policy task force praised Singapore's maritime security strategy, particularly its provision of identification transponders to small vessels.
  • China shipping firm buys US$51m oil tanker
Admiralty Casebook
  • When a ship's master cannot reject cargo
    A CLAUSE in a time charterparty that gave the vessel's master the right to refuse to load cargo if he has to make changes to the description of the cargo in the bill of lading did not provide an unqualified right to reject the cargo.

Sched Netweb site
  • Vancouver port strike may end in days: minister
  • Le Havre's overall trade up over 4 pc in H1
  • Georgia Ports Authority announces record 2005 year-end results
  • Long Beach board approves US$411m budget for 2005-06
  • P&O expands port operations in Russia
  • Wallem group set on Asian expansion
  • APL sets up new unit in Turkey
  • Airbus H1 profit rises, while Boeing's 2Q earnings fall
  • Emirates launches enhanced cargo service to Islamabad
  • Volga-Dnepr expands international sales team

Exim Indiaweb site
  • COSCO commences direct, weekly RAS service ex-NSICT
  • Parliamentary panel invites suggestions on Admiralty Bill 2005 within 20 days
  • TOC Europe 2006 to be held in Hamburg
  • Shipping still best choice for efficient, cost-effective & eco-friendly transport of goods, avers IMO head
  • Shreyas Shipping posts whopping 334 pc jump in Q1 net profit
  • MSC to put mega boxships onto Silk Express service
  • Safmarine puts 2nd vessel on S. America route
  • Hamburg Süd puts six new ships into service
  • Wan Hai steering into major expansion mode
  • NYK starts new service to North America
  • CP Ships to double frequency of Asia-Australia service
  • MOL wins 'green' award
  • Black pepper prices rise as Lanka withdraws from market
  • Iron ore exports estimated to touch 60 m tonnes in 2005-06
  • Sethu project impact: Second round of talks with Lanka team on Aug. 1
  • India, Philippines sign pact on daily flights
  • Gateway Distriparks Ltd posts excellent Q1 results
  • Forex reserves dipped for third week in succession
  • Anti-dumping duty on Russian, Chinese steel withdrawn
  • China offers knowhow to produce superior quality silk
  • Tea Board weighed down by increased imports, output
  • Rampant use of anti-dumping measures hampers better market access-paper

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • Volga-Dnepr Group names Gliznoutsa as group commercial director
  • New Chipolbrok services to Middle East and USA
  • Cargo and services up at Brussels airport
  • Eureka: satellite system to monitor rail hazmat transport
  • Hub Group reports record Q2 earnings

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen profits up
  • K Line consortium wins Indonesian charters for 3 LNG ships
  • Teekay wins two contracts for Tangguh LNG project
  • ISC profits soars
  • P&O in Russian port expansion

Marine Logweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • Manitowoc marine segment disappoints
  • California announces $5 million in port security grants

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • APL turns to radio IDs to speed LA container search
  • NAFTA partners see jump in surface transport numbers
  • Coast Guard Day picnic scheduled for Ft. Lewis park
  • DOT announces funding for Ready Reserve Force
  • Steel imports decline during month of June

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Teekay to buy back another $250m shares
    A fresh $250m share buyback programme has been launched by Teekay Shipping, underlining the financial strength of the world's leading aframax and shuttle tanker operator.
  • Partners savour Tangguh LNG success
    Teekay Shipping and K Line have confirmed their success in winning contracts for the BP-led Tangguh liquefied natural gas project in Indonesia, writes Tony Gray.
  • New-look Genmar hints at fresh ventures
    GENERAL Maritime has responded to criticism of its commercial strategy by revealing what it says is a reinforced management team and expressing a willingness to consider diversifying into other sectors, including the product transport market.
  • Italian owners demand military protection from Somalian pirates
    ITALY's shipowners have called for military protection following two attacks in a week on Italian vessels off the coast of Somalia.
  • Rescue goes on after 12 die in rig blast
    RESCUE operations continued yesterday at the scene of India's worst offshore oil incident where 12 oil workers are confirmed dead and six remain missing, writes Martyn Wingrove.
  • LCH.Clearnet FFA September launch
    LCH.Clearnet has set September 13th as the start date for clearing services in the wet and dry forward freight agreement market, writes Neville Smith.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • Star Reefers ahead in quarter
    STAR Reefers, the reefer shipping group, almost doubled its net profit to $11.7M in 2Q05 from $6.3M in the same period last year
  • Great Eastern profits grow by 250%
    GREAT Eastern Shipping today posted a record 245% growth in net profit to Rs3.53Bn ($80M) for the second quarter of the year
  • Volumes and profits up at Aboitiz
    ABOITIZ Transport System Corp posted an increase in profits to PhP330M ($6M) for 2Q05 on the back of growing passage and freight volumes
  • Iraq to use Iranian ports
    THE Iraqi government has signed a major accord with Iran that allows Baghdad to use Iranian ports to meet the country's import needs
  • GenMar slips again
    GENERAL Maritime, the US-based Aframax and Suezmax operator, has posted falling results for the second quarter in a row
  • Teekay expands LNG holdings
  • Caribbean ferry warning issued
  • Americas trade agreement approved
  • Bombay High accident latest
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen posts 2Q record
  • US oil spill clean-up tax to return
  • Mumbai rig blaze kills at least 12
  • Samudera signs first LNG contract

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • No deal in Vancouver strike talks
    Mediator adjourns marathon talks; will present non-binding offers to motor carriers, striking drivers in bid to end protest at Canadian port.
  • TACA LA charge still off
  • Va. port mark
  • House passes CAFTA
  • PierPass again delays peak fee
  • ISC earnings improve
  • Canada reviews air-cargo security
  • Matson shows better profit
  • USPS steps up Pac Rim service
  • CSX notches strong quarter

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • Vancouver trucker negotiations enter second day
    Marathon talks continued today (Thursday) to resolve a long-running container truck strike affecting Vancouver and Fraser River Ports.
  • Beijing confirms tariff-free policy for Taiwanese fruit imports
    Beijing will exempt the import tariffs on 15 kinds of fruit from Taiwan starting on August 1, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MoC) announced today.
  • Terminal 6 will boost Kaohsiung's competitiveness
  • Union brings Jeongil Terminal to a standstill
  • Asiana launches Inchon/Tokyo service
  • CP Rail's strong returns maintained on intermodal platform
  • Rickmers-Linie orders new heavy lift ships
  • Trenitalia takes controlling stake in TXL
  • Post-panamax cranes head for Centerm
  • MOL opens sixth office in Indonesia
  • Gunsan H1 container throughput declines
  • Export ban on Sichuan pork a blow to railway industry
  • Arkas names latest newbuild

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • CMB is covered
    Marc Saverys' Bocimar is feeling no pain at low spot rates.
  • Excalibur sails again
    A long-idled LNG carrier has won six weeks' work for Exmar.
  • Titan adds double-hull VLCC
    Hong Kong trader and owner Titan Petrochemicals is upgrading its fleet for $89m cash.
  • Great Eastern in big profit...
    Indian shipowner posts massive rise in Q2 earnings.
  • Manitowoc loses on three jobs
    Great Lakes builder Manitowoc is looking ahead to better days.
  • .....but mourns loss of Mulji
    Former deputy chairman Sudhir hailed as entrepreneur and economist.
  • Odfjell in grisly collision
    Indonesia is holding a Norwegian chemical tanker after an incident three weeks ago with a smaller vessel.
  • Teco bulk earnings up
    US bulker, barge and terminal operator Teco Transport is a bright spot for parent Teco Energy.
  • Samudera triples profits
    Boxship-to-tanker operator continues strong run as group dips a finger in LNG.
  • Matson buoys A&B
    Hawaii specialist Matson is hinting at new moves to meet competition from Pasha.
  • Minoan to sell Anek stake
    Local reports claim Greek ferry operator would rather have cash than invest in competitor.
  • Front Tobago sold?
    Brokers report Frontline, Euronav and OSG offload 1993-built VLCC to China's Nanjing.
  • Keppel in 17% first-half gain
    Rig and FPSO specialist books $166m profit and lifts dividend.
  • Shanghaied!
    Lines given December deadline to move to new Yangshan deepwater terminal.
  • Huge jump in profits for SSC
    Singapore Shipping sees earnings rise more than six-fold in last three months.
  • Wilhelmsen in record 2Q result
    Cars, heavy and non-containerised cargo lift Norwegian owner's profit 28%.
  • Star shines in Q2...
    ...but polish comes off the market for Kristian Siem's boys in the third quarter.
  • Boxships lift ISC
    Buoyant market conditions help double second quarter profits at International Shipbholding Corp
  • K Line makes up Tangguh trio
    Japanese owner joins two other consortiums in winning long term charter contracts for LNG shipment.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen achieves record second quarter profit
  • A&B's second quarter profits down 2%
  • MarAd awards contracts for Ready Reserve Force management
  • MOL opens fifth Indonesian office
  • Crowley Maritime names Menendez logistics development director
  • Colography Group report confirms strong 2004 air freight market ...
  • ... But slowdown in 2004 air freight growth continues
  • Negotiators reach agreement on Highway Bill
  • Norfolk Southern's second quarter profits nearly double
  • CSX second-quarter net income up 39%
  • House narrowly passes CAFTA, industry applauds
  • C.H. Robinson's profits up 53%
  • Collins says chemical facility regulations needed
  • U.S. donates another $7 million in food aid to Niger
  • PierPass grants shippers extra reprieve

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • Indian oil platform destroyed in fire
    A severe fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon and caused complete destruction of one of India's biggest oil platforms, situated ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 28, 2005
  • USEC bunker prices follow crude slightly firmer
    Bunker prices in New York up in line with rising crude and tightening avails, HSFO cargo reportedly on its way from Venezuela.
  • Key Fujairah cargo source defers July shipments
    National Iranian Oil Co. (NIOC) defers export of several HSFO cargoes earmarked for July to August on prolonged refinery maintenance.
  • Lubricant additive supplier posts record results
    The Lubrizol Corporation, supplier of additives for a variety of lubricants, has announced a surge in its second quarter, 2005 results despite higher raw material costs.
  • Asia: Traders unfazed by fuel oil cargo delays
    Amid weak Chinese buying interest and an already heavily supplied market, traders in Singapore appear unfazed by the delay of fuel oil cargoes from the Middle East.
  • Royal Caribbean profits increase despite 37% fuel price increase
    Cruise line records increase in Q2 profits despite surging fuel costs.
  • Egyptian bunker market seeking up to 5% sulphur fuel oil cargoes
    EGPC has issued a tender to buy up to 756,000 metric tonnes of high-sulphur fuel oil for the country's bunker market, although sulphur content specified in the tender exceeds MARPOL limits.
  • ARA market steady and quiet again Thursday morning
  • Singapore: Fall in stocks of fuel oil and middle distillates
  • SK Corp lowers August crude runs on weak refining margins
    South Korea's SK Corp is cutting its planned crude processing rate for August on weak refining margins, but bunker sales are unlikely to be affected.
  • Pakistan's largest bunker supplier expands services
    Faisal Marine Oil Services (Pvt) Ltd, the biggest supplier of bunkers in Pakistan, is expanding its product line and services.
  • PTP plans to attract more shipping lines
    With its second-phase of development on schedule, Malaysia's Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP) hopes to attract more shipping lines with its huge industrial park.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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