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March 7, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call to examine foreign ownership of US ports
    TWO Republican lawmakers said the procedure for reviewing transactions such as a Dubai company's takeover of some US port facilities needs to be overhauled and responsibility shifted to the Homeland Security Department.
  • MSC-PSA joint venture terminal opens at Pasir Panjang
    WITH the opening of the MSC-PSA Asia Terminal yesterday, the Mediterranean Shipping Company became the second major shipping line to jointly operate a container terminal in Singapore in cooperation with PSA Corporation.
  • NOL posts decline in cargo volumes, first in 2 1/2 years
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines, the world's ninth-largest container line by capacity, recorded in January its first decline in cargo volumes in two-and-a-half years, providing further evidence of an impending downturn for the container shipping sector.
  • S Africa's Transnet names advisers for asset sales
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HIGH oil prices will drive up costs for state-run China Shipping Co by 5 per cent this year and increased capacity will make shipping firms more difficult to operate, group president Li Kelin said on Sunday.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call to examine foreign ownership of US ports
    TWO Republican lawmakers said the procedure for reviewing transactions such as a Dubai company's takeover of some US port facilities needs to be overhauled and responsibility shifted to the Homeland Security Department.
  • MSC-PSA joint venture terminal opens at Pasir Panjang
    WITH the opening of the MSC-PSA Asia Terminal yesterday, the Mediterranean Shipping Company became the second major shipping line to jointly operate a container terminal in Singapore in cooperation with PSA Corporation.
  • NOL posts decline in cargo volumes, first in 2 1/2 years
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines, the world's ninth-largest container line by capacity, recorded in January its first decline in cargo volumes in two-and-a-half years, providing further evidence of an impending downturn for the container shipping sector.
  • S Africa's Transnet names advisers for asset sales
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    HIGH oil prices will drive up costs for state-run China Shipping Co by 5 per cent this year and increased capacity will make shipping firms more difficult to operate, group president Li Kelin said on Sunday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Japanese firms to establish 80-city logistics network in China
  • Equipment to boost Shanghai railway station's throughput
  • Prologis to open 2 warehouses in Chengdu
  • March start for Globelink Vietnam operations
  • Sinotrans to build US$20m logistics park in Hefei
  • Nantong sets 100m tons handling target
  • MSC-PSA Asia Terminal opens in Singapore
  • Proposed maritime corridor expected to benefit PTP
  • Menlo establishes Malaysia unit
  • Boeing to help with Malaysia Airlines turnaround
  • Emirates to add Bangalore to schedule
  • Moscow now being served by Singapore Airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Continuous innovation, strategising & market-orientation vital to surmount challenges-SCI CMD tells global agents
  • With higher stake in EPIC service, Hamburg S'd set to play bigger role in India-Europe trade
  • Cabinet clears SCI proposal to form LNG JV with 3 Jap cos in Panama
  • UTi Worldwide to offer more specialised services
  • APL's new Haiphong-China Express (HCX) boosts reliability, connections in rapidly growing Vietnam region
  • Zim revises AMP service
  • V. Ships MSI ties up with CSCL to manage world's largest boxships
  • MOL upgrades Haiphong box service
  • MOL & "K" Line announce new Asia-Mexico/W. Coast S. America service
  • Hamburg Sud takes over Ybarra Sud
  • Export incentive schemes to be restructured
  • AIEC hails Budget proposals
  • Mormugao Port's MOHP blazing new trail of records
  • Tuticorin Port handles highest-ever cargo throughput
  • New bauxite loading record set at Okha port
  • Truck/trailer overloading ban hits ICDs, ex-im community & forwarding agents
  • Forex reserves up by $ 811 million to $ 1,41,240 million
  • Faster refund of taxes proposed

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 6, 2006
  • P&O appeal bid to be heard today
  • APL beefs up Atlantic services
  • DNV boosts revenues
  • Fredriksen buys salmon farm share from Stolt-Nielsen
  • EMMF sets up shop in Houston
  • Chinese officials downbeat on freight rates
  • Marad wraps up US Gulf mission

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 6, 2006
  • Lifeboat drill claims life of OOCL Britain crewman
  • Hoax distress calls earn teens pobation, monetary penalties
  • Corps closing small Ballard lock for annual maintenance work
  • Schnitzer Steel names Larsson to company's board of directors
  • Port of Portland schedules PDX noise committee meeting

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Container collapses prompt recall of automatic twistlocks
    THE loss of 400-500 containers in heavy weather in northern European waters has prompted MacGREGOR to replace thousands of fully automatic twistlocks used to secure the deck stacks aboard containerships.
  • Owners must act quickly to avoid pollution fines, warns American Club
    SHIPOWNERS have been warned that they will have to prove they did all in their power to prevent pollution incidents, if they are to get any fines reimbursed by insurers, writes James Brewer.
  • European maritime policy paper to be published in May
    JOE Borg's Green Paper on European Union maritime policy will be published on May 31 this year and followed by legislative proposals in 2007, the maritime affairs commissioner said yesterday.
  • Costa Allegra gets makeover before cruising into China
    ITALIAN cruise company Costa Crociere is breaking into the Chinese market having been authorised to operate from local ports.
  • Judge rejects US objections to DP World deal
    DP World's $6.8bn acquisition of P&O is set to proceed after the Court of Appeal in London yesterday turned down objections brought by US ports company Eller & Co.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 6, 2006
  • Ferry victims' families offered $26,200
    EL Salam Maritime Transport, operator of the ferry Al Salam Boccaccio 98 that sank in the Red Sea early in February with the loss of more than 1,000 lives, is offering to pay E'150,000 ($26,200) for each victim
  • Costa spearheads Carnival Asia offensive
    CARNIVAL Corp has confirmed that its Costa division will lead the company's long-anticipated Asian strategy
  • Dispute savages Irish Ferries result
  • Co-founder of Beluga goes into broking
  • Seals cause major rescue alert
  • Le Havre tug delay goes on and on
  • Italian towage specialists pull apart
  • TMM buys Smit's stake in tug venture
  • Grimaldi applauds Maltese institute
  • American Club warns on MARPOL
  • Third Katrina vessel leaves port
  • One drowned in OOCL safety drill

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 6, 2006
  • Trans-Pacific import growth to slow
    Declining growth in import traffic will push down freight rates by 15 percent and container industry profitability will fall, perhaps to a loss, over the next two years, according to forecasts by two economists.
  • CFIUS opens 2nd Dubai review
  • Eller loses UK Dubai bid
  • New hurdle for Dubai ports deal
  • Bonding, NVO on tap for FMC meeting
  • DHL gets Ohio air hub funding
  • Northwest avoids pilots strike
  • Rand completes towing buy
  • Industry cites logistics savings from C-TPAT

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 6, 2006
  • UPDATE: Appeal against DPW-P&O deal rejected
    Eller & Co's legal challenge to DP World's acquisition of P&O has been heard and rejected in the Court of Appeal, paving the way for the acquisition's completion this week.
  • Australia's Toll confirm minimum 60% acquisition of Singapore's SembLog
    Australia's Toll Holdings has finalised a deal with SembCorp Industries to purchase its entire 60% share in SembCorp Logistics (Semblog) at a consideration of up to S$793m (US$488m).
  • KC Chang calls box industry to action today
  • India's first private boxtrain from first week of April
  • NOL figures reveal market toll on APL volumes and revenues
  • No decision on P&O Surabaya terminal
  • Transnet strike postponed
  • OOCL sets up New Zealand office

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 6, 2006
  • Fosen ups Eidsiva stake
    Norwegian transportation group buys more shares in ro-ro specialist Eidsiva.
  • Pong Su four freed
    Australian court clears North Korean cargoship's crew of smuggling heroin into country.
  • DNV trebles profit
    Norwegian classification society sees strong growth in newbuildings and demand for Arctic technology.
  • South Africa braced for fresh strikes
    Industrial reaction to resume next Monday after union talks break down over the weekend.
  • MacGregor safety recall
    Top equipment manufacturer orders replacement of thousands of fully automatic twistlocks after container stack collapses.
  • Carnival begins China assault
    Cruise giant announces first ever service out of Shanghai using Costa brand.
  • Handy result for PacBasin
    Richard Hext is in confident mood as his handysized bulk outfit reports 42% profit growth.
  • Freighter sinks off Estonia
    All crew members rescued after Russian freighter suffers collision and sinks in the Gulf of Finland.
  • Huxley makes a break for it
    Legandary Hong Kong S&P broker leaves Clarksons to go into shipowning but will not escape the old firm entirely.
  • Baltic owner picks up 'Igloo'
    Green Reefers disposes of another 1980s ship as part of rejuvenation programme.
  • Irish Ferries pays crew price
    Dublin-based operator pushed to 2005 loss by cost of laying off staff to bring in cheaper eastern Europeans.
  • Hamworthy wins Daewoo order
    UK gas systems maker to supply five reliquefaction kits for LNG ships in Korea.
  • Smit pulls out of Mexico
    Towage and salvage group sells stake in Manzanillo harbour company to TMM.
  • Boxship grounds on beach
    Swimmers warned not to enter water after vessel ploughs through shark nets in Hong Kong to avoid sinking.
  • More fish for Fredriksen
    Norwegian tanker owner buys out Stolt-Nielsen's and Nutreco's interests in aquaculture company Marine Harvest.
  • Seaboard exec killed
    US shipowner's Honduras chief shot dead in his car.
  • Thoresen unloads
    Thai bulker player is disposing of two ships, one for further trading and the other for scrap.
  • APL speeds up
    Singapore box line claims fastest transit times from northern Europe to southern US with new service.
  • Cheng buys Golden Stream
    Brokers link Tokyo-based Fred Cheng with purchase of ex-Golden Ocean single-hull VLCC.
  • Virus strikes Explorer
    Over 260 passengers and crew aboard Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas struck by norovirus.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 6, 2006
  • Tripartite Shippers' Group urges dialogue in "post-conference world"
  • Drewry Shipping reports double-digit drops in Asian freight rates
  • MOL to start Montreal service
  • APL's container traffic, revenue down 2%
  • OOCL opens New Zealand subsidiary
  • Delta reports $300 million net loss in January
  • Delta, China Airlines extend codeshare agreement
  • International aircraft financing treaty takes effect
  • U.S. international air cargo up 2.8% in January
  • United's February cargo volumes drop 0.6%
  • BA's cargo down 1.1% in February
  • U.S. Sugar to use rail technology for harvest season
  • Evergreen America resumes rail services to hurricane affected areas
  • U.S. meat industry ready for free trade with Colombia
  • U.S., India resolve 17-year trade dispute over mangoes
  • GAO to Ex-Im Bank: Improve reporting on direct support for small firms
  • DGX selects Management Dynamics tool
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI applications, revokes 11 licenses
  • Legislators target foreign-owned terminals, as port dispute rages
  • PSA, MSC officially open Singapore container terminal joint venture

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 6, 2006
  • No bidders for Gotland ferry traffic ' tender cancelled
    The tender for state subsidised ferry traffic between the Swedish mainland and the island of Gotland has been cancelled by ...
  • Esvagt record: 15 years at sea without accidents
    Esvagt and the crew on the standby/rescue vessel "Esvagt Preserver" last week celebrated a rather unusual record: 15 years ...
  • Røkke retires as Aker chairman
    Norwegian industrialist Kjell Inge Røkke will retire as chairman of Aker ASA ' the holding company ' to develop some business ideas ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 6, 2006
  • FAMM: Changing times in the marine lubes market
    FAMM VP (Marine lubes) discusses changing nature of the supply/demand balance for marine lubes and their components, and what changes these may bring on the behaviour of both suppliers and buyers.
  • Total enters US Gulf supply fray
    Bunker arm starting operation in Port Arthur area with barge supply from local refinery.
  • Qatar becomes biggest client for emissions monitoring system
    12 MariNOx' systems ordered for Qatar Gas II project, with more expected.
  • Union mobilises on ship emissions
    California dock workers union calling for 20% reduction in ship pollutants by 2010.
  • Slow start to the week in Rotterdam market
  • Bunker Holdings launches new service
    New agency service offers bunker-only calls in the Far East.
  • South Korean refiner decides on April refining runs
    Rebound in refining margins prompts no change or slight increase to Hyundai's refinery run rate in April.
  • Vietnam endorses construction of new oil terminal
    Vietnam-Singapore JV aims to build modern terminal that can compete with other Asian oil storage facilities.
  • Oil output cut unlikely at OPEC meeting
    The next OPEC meeting is scheduled on March 8, where the oil cartel will decide on production plans.

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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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