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April 5, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping industry 'faces serious shortage of experienced officers'
    A looming serious shortage of experienced officers due to a rapidly expanding shipping industry has major implications for the safety of the entire industry, according to the head of the industry's largest tanker grouping.
  • Boom of crane collapses, leaves 3 dead
    THREE shipyard workers died and another three were injured when the boom of a crane collapsed at the PPL Shipyard, a subsidiary of SembCorp Marine, yesterday morning.
Strait Talk
  • Safety 101 for small vessels
    AFTER a trip on a wooden tourist vessel on Dubai Creek in January, I wrote in this column about my fears regarding the safety of such vessels.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping industry 'faces serious shortage of experienced officers'
    A looming serious shortage of experienced officers due to a rapidly expanding shipping industry has major implications for the safety of the entire industry, according to the head of the industry's largest tanker grouping.
  • Boom of crane collapses, leaves 3 dead
    THREE shipyard workers died and another three were injured when the boom of a crane collapsed at the PPL Shipyard, a subsidiary of SembCorp Marine, yesterday morning.
Strait Talk
  • Safety 101 for small vessels
    AFTER a trip on a wooden tourist vessel on Dubai Creek in January, I wrote in this column about my fears regarding the safety of such vessels.

Sched Netweb site
  • TNWA enhances transpacific services
  • CMA CGM to launch service linking Asia, India and the Middle East
  • PIL orders more boxships, report says
  • US Homeland Security chief tours HK port facilities

Exim Indiaweb site
  • New SCI Director
  • Transferable advance licences may replace DFRC scheme
  • IBA, Canada body to hold meet on globalisation today
  • Anti-dumping duty review on shrimp begins in US
  • JNP handles 2.67 m TEUs in 2005-06
  • MPT's MOHP sets new unloading record
  • New Mangalore Port handles 1.65 pc more cargo in 2005-06
  • NMPT to celebrate Maritime Day today
  • Trailer operators at Cochin Port end stir
  • Mumbai Port achieves record throughput in 2005-06
  • Govt freezes SEZ approvals to review minimum area issue

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 4, 2006
  • MOL opens Middle East office
  • Fiege buys TTS and Rewico

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 4, 2006
  • Siem orders second MRSV at Kleven
  • Petrojack to sell its rigs
  • IRS cracks down on freight tax filings
  • Noble sells Smedvig stake

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • US ports Bill to cause chaos, warns Koch
    INTERNATIONAL container traffic to and from the US would come to a standstill if one of the more extreme proposals now before Congress is adopted, a powerful group of shipowners predicted yesterday.
  • Hong Kong customs seize a MiG-29
    CUSTOMS officers have seized a MiG-29 fighter aircraft that was being transhipped through Hong Kong's Kwai Chung container terminal from the Ukraine to the US, writes Keith Wallis.
  • US hints at fast lane for x-rayed containers
    THE US is considering "expedited treatment" for customs clearance of import cargo originating in foreign ports and terminals using x-ray and radiation detection technology.
  • Asian owners hit out at Malacca war listing
    THE ship insurance and liability committee of the Asian Shipowners Forum has hit out at the London insurance market Joint War Committee's retaining the Malacca Strait on its areas of enhanced risk list, writes Mike Grinter.
  • Debut for Hellenic Maritime Day
    GREECE'S shipping industry is today celebrating Hellenic Maritime Day, the first of what is conceived as an annual date in the calendar to salute the achievements of the world's largest ship owning and operating industry, although there is an eye on the future too.
  • Brokers slam NOS deal as monopolistic
    THE Forward Freight Agreement Brokers Association has branded the takeover of clearing house NOS by freight derivatives brokerage Imarex as monopolistic and anti-competitive and said it will drive up hedging and trading costs for users of the NOS clearing service.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 4, 2006
  • Chavez seizes oilfields
    VENEZUELA has seized two oilfields run by Italy's ENI and France's Total and taken control of five more through voluntary agreements with other companies as part of a plan to force state majority control over 32 previously foreign-owned fields
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
    THIS week's report on sea routes used by seaborne migrants, where possible incorporating news or statistics on apparent trends
  • Torm to review holding in Norden
    DS Torm, the listed Danish bulk shipping group that controls 32.7% of the shares in fellow Danish bulk group DS Norden, is to "actively assess its shareholding" in Norden
  • Competition checks at Color Line
    THE offices of Color Line, the Norwegian cruise ferry group, were visited unexpectedly today by European Free Trade Association (EFTA) competition authorities
  • NASSCO enters Jones Act fray
    NASSCO shipyard is poised to compete directly with Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (APSI) for future construction of Jones Act product tankers
  • Bahrain toughens dhow safety rules
    BAHRAIN'S government has ordered dhow operators in the Gulf island state to prove their vessels' seaworthiness
  • Knight rescues Gadani breakers
  • Checks on DPW's Indian assets
  • Koch continues to lecture Congress
  • Cheniere seeks help to exploit planned terminals
  • Backlog builds in Panama Canal
  • Queen of the North: Too soon for crime scene
  • China spends $150Bn on rail
  • Cosco reveals US trade plans
  • No change in balance of China-US trade
  • Russian oil output jumps but exports fall

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 4, 2006
  • Containership charter market firms up
    Market shakes off nine-month decline in rates as carriers hire tonnage for longer periods amid confident cargo growth forecasts.
  • U.S. should welcome foreign maritime partners, says Koch
  • China a growth market for U.S. imports
  • New World Alliance adjusts trans-Pacific schedules
  • Fire clears MOL vessel
  • TNWA adds Asia-Europe services
  • Evergreen adds to China, HK e-commerce services
  • MOL opens Mideast HQ

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 4, 2006
  • Opponents of Indonesian shipping law fear disenfranchisement
    Port-related business associations are urging Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) to reject a revision of the shipping law which allows only firms with shipping company licenses to operate stevedoring businesses.
  • Engine room fire prompts evacuation of MOL vessel
    An engine room fire forced the evacuation yesterday morning of an MOL ship, one of the vessels deployed on the New World Alliance's Asia-Europe-North America APX service.
  • Fighter jet with no import license found in US-bound container transhipped in HK
  • JNPT offers alternative accommodation to fire-hit shipping companies
  • Brazil inspector strike continues
  • European north-south partners form 'Sibelit' rail-alliance
  • TNWA and Grand Alliance to jointly offer Asia-ECNA service
  • Updates on TNWA Asia-WCNA services
  • International ratings confirmed for Kazakhstan's box-ambitious railway
  • Keel laid on fourth China-built vessel for Fesco
  • Rio 'regeneration' to reorganise port zone
  • MOL establishes regional headquarters in Dubai

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 4, 2006
  • FBI 'all at sea'
    Turf battles with the Coast Guard, poor planning and undefined goals hinder the FBI in its efforts against maritime terrorism, say auditors.
  • DryShips makes dividend
    The board of George Economou's stocklisted company DryShips has announced it will pay its regular quarterly dividend.
  • Brits on the warpath
    London freight-futures brokers say a merger of NOS and Imarex under Tom Even Mortensen gives Oslo an unfair edge.
  • Hull market still fragile
    Norwegian underwriters ring up a profit as they escape major claims.
  • Norden stake for sale
    Torm looks for lucrative offers for its 32% stake in rival Danish shipping group.
  • Color raid
    Olav Nils Sunde's Color Line says it is co-operating after European and Norwegian competition authorities raided its offices this morning.
  • Share sale bonus
    Both Torm and Norden move higher on Copenhagen exchange as investors savor tasty deal.
  • India breaking the mould
    India's Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is proposing to turn Alang into a prominent builder of large tanker tonnage.
  • Deutsche Bank celebrates again
    Pure earnings from maritime activities rise for tenth year running, claim staff.
  • Loaded revolver
    Mons Bolin-led Aries Maritime Transport Ltd is making acquisitive noises after freshening up its bank credit.
  • Solstad backs DeepOcean
    Norwegian supply ship player builds stake in domestic survey vessel owner.
  • CalMac confirms Sunday service
    Scottish ferry operator risks wrath of locals by starting Western Isles link on Sabbath.
  • Algeria flags Singapore investment
    Algeria is looking to attract investment in port infrastructure from companies in Singapore.
  • Limburg bomber surrenders
    Escaped Al-Qaeda terrorist involved in attack on VLCC gives himself up in Yemen.
  • MOL ship abandoned
    Crew flee burning containership as 18 hour battle to control engine room blaze fails.
  • Tankerska beats forecast
    Croatian tanker owner exceeds 2005 earnings expectations by $10m as costs drop.
  • Greece blocks Chinese advance
    China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco)'s plans to buy in to the Piraeus Port Authority have hit a brick wall.
  • Three killed at PPL
    Crane collapse at yard of Singapore rig builder leaves three workers dead and one injured.
  • Captain blamed for Al Salam tragedy
    Egypt's transport minister says ferry's master did not send distress signal until boat was sinking.
  • Siem takes option
    Kristian Siem's offshore shipping company firms up order for additional ROV support ship at Kleven Verft.
  • Goodbye Stolt Offshore...
    ...and hello Acergy, as offshore shipowner changes its name following Stolt family exit.
  • STX plumps for Hanjin
    South Korean owner opts to award first LNG newbuilding to Hanjin rather than sister company.
  • Vulcan behind OBO buy
    Ex-Einar Lange OBO Nobel Foam set for new role hauling aggregates along US-Gulf coast.
  • Tanjung extends charter
    Malaysian offshore vessel operator wins 15 week extension for anchor handler from ExxonMobil.
  • Nepline orders in China
    Malaysian tanker owner spends $12m on 7,000-dwt newbuilding at Lin Hin Hong Sheng Shipbuilding.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 4, 2006
  • FBI, Coast Guard don't play well together, report says
  • U.S., Korean shipyards team up to build Jones Act ships
  • New World Alliance enters Asia/Med trade, reshuffles transpacific ports
  • Maersk Line starts Thailand/Japan loop
  • Dongnama starts Intra-Asia service
  • Hamburg Sud opens own Mexico agency
  • MOL appoints Mahe Shipping as agents for Seychelles
  • Engine room fire breaks out on MOL vessel
  • Total extends time charters for two OMI tankers
  • OSG elects Vettier to board
  • Germanischer Lloyd names Enning China manager
  • TSA, WTSA set fuel surcharges rates for May
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries reports record $2.3 billion orders in March
  • World Air Holdings to repurchase up to 2 million shares
  • Delta starts Atlanta/D'sseldorf flights
  • Continental Airlines' March cargo up 5.5%
  • CPR's CFO Waites resigns
  • CFI appoints Cruz regional manager
  • Industry groups continue protest of changes to AES mandatory rules
  • Work resumes at UN on global cargo regime
  • USDA starts electronic program to process import permits
  • LauritzenCool Logistics opens Singapore office
  • Blue Sky Logistics lands contract for New England grocery chain
  • Dutch, Danish Christmas and Easter cacti get a break in U.S.
  • Schenker's Motka joins GeoLogistics

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 4, 2006
  • Crew evacuated in new container carrier fire
    The crew of 26 persons has been evacuated from the 3,800 TEU MOL container carrier "MOL Initiative" off the Japanese ...
  • Donsö sisters delivered from Turkey
    The Swedish Donsö based companies Sirius Rederi and Veritas Tankers have taken delivery of two 11,250-DWT product tankers from ...
  • Order intake at record level for big shipyard trio
    The world's three largest shipyards, Hyundai, Daewoo and Samsung, are close to a record order intake for the first quarter ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 4, 2006
  • Ship main engines to burn distillate fuel by 2010, report says
    California air agency considering sweeping new regulations in effort to meet clean air targets.
  • Panama congestion worsens
    Ship buildup increasing but suppliers seeing little rise in bunker demand as resupply worries increase.
  • Spill remains a mystery as officials await fingerprint analysis
    Fingerprint analysis results expected this week after heavy fuel oil spill detected at Walvis Bay.
  • Major expansion announced for Fujairah terminal
    Terminal expansion seen as a boost for Fujairah's hub-function for oil products in the Middle East.
  • ARA: Trading begins in 1.5% sulphur barge market
    Following the launch yesterday of a new 1.5% sulphur fuel oil barge contract, several traders entered bids.
  • Low bidding interest keeps Rotterdam on back foot
  • TSA sets monthly bunker fuel surcharge
    First announcement of monthly bunker fuel surcharge after shifting away from quarterly adjustments.
  • Singapore bunker firm among delegation to Algeria
    Accredited Singapore bunker supplier among the republic's delegation to bid for projects in Algeria's energy sector.

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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
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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