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December 13, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Exchange opens regional office in S'pore
    FOR the first time in its 260-year history, the Baltic Exchange has opened its first office outside London, making Singapore its new Asia-Pacific base as it seeks to be more responsive to the demands of the surging dry bulk and tanker markets in the region.
  • PSA vying for Yangshan Port phase 3
    PSA International is hot on the heels of several port investments with one almost in the bag and a big one in China being keenly pursued with global heavies like Hutchison Port Holdings and Dubai Ports World.
  • DP World sells US ports to AIG
    DUBAI's giant port company, DP World, sold off its US holdings on Monday to the American International Group , bringing to an end a contentious deal that left a bitter taste for Middle East investors.
Strait Talk
  • Salvors: Saving the environment and not just ships
    THERE was a time, not so long ago, when the priorities were clear when a ship was in trouble; save the crew and then, if possible, the ship.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Exchange opens regional office in S'pore
    FOR the first time in its 260-year history, the Baltic Exchange has opened its first office outside London, making Singapore its new Asia-Pacific base as it seeks to be more responsive to the demands of the surging dry bulk and tanker markets in the region.
  • PSA vying for Yangshan Port phase 3
    PSA International is hot on the heels of several port investments with one almost in the bag and a big one in China being keenly pursued with global heavies like Hutchison Port Holdings and Dubai Ports World.
  • DP World sells US ports to AIG
    DUBAI's giant port company, DP World, sold off its US holdings on Monday to the American International Group , bringing to an end a contentious deal that left a bitter taste for Middle East investors.
Strait Talk
  • Salvors: Saving the environment and not just ships
    THERE was a time, not so long ago, when the priorities were clear when a ship was in trouble; save the crew and then, if possible, the ship.

Sched Netweb site
  • AIG buys six American CTs from Dubai's DP World
  • US warehousing giant ProLogis expands at Dailian port
  • Yangshan CT3 investment draws interest from top operators
  • Shenzhen's and Hong Kong's box volume trends disputed
  • NOL's year-to-date revenue down 7pc, but volume up 7pc
  • EC approves state aid for Maersk's German shipyard
  • Central, Eastern European markets to fuel growth in logistics industry
  • November proves record cargo throughput month for Hactl
  • China to rank first in global airfreight market: Airbus
  • DHL opens first foreign logistics office in Tibet
  • Korean Air starts Incheon-Qingdao freight service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Rate restorations from Jan. 1
  • SC upholds pulses export despite ban notification
  • GMB identifies 3 new port sites: SUTRAPADA, MAHUVA & KHAMBHAT
  • Mos zeroes in on Tuticorin, Ennore & Kakinada
  • Port workers bent on Dec. 14 strike
  • Baalu inaugurates dredging in Adam's bridge area
  • L&T bags Delhi airport face-lift deal
  • Forex reserves rise by $ 2.707 bn
  • ICL & NPIL vibe with ex-im trade to celebrate success
  • TT Club offering nuke & bio-chem terrorism cover
  • GTI takes initiative to form Nhava Sheva HR Forum

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Gazeley names new marketing director
  • TT Club offers nuclear and biochemical insurance
  • Finnair to upgrade network
  • SystemPlus extends fast services
  • TNT Logistics renamed Ceva Logistics
  • IRU supports call to withdraw EC proposal on supply chain security

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • AIG buys DP World's US terminals
  • Baltic opens in Singapore
  • MOL's new Russian training scheme
  • BW Gas sells LNG ship
  • NYK boss advises Panama Canal Authority

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • BP to charter first U.S. Shipping NASSCO newbuild
  • Northrop Grumman cooperates with aluminum boat builder
  • Carnival orders newbuild for Costa
  • DP World finds buyer for U.S. port operations

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Troubled TOP Tankers faces two class action lawsuits in New York
    TWO class action lawsuits seeking damages for alleged violations of US securities laws have been filed against TOP Tankers.
  • Port 'targets' in Brussels secret list confusion
    BRUSSELS ministries contradicted each other yesterday on the European Union's 'critical infrastructure protection programme'.
  • Costa takes up $491m option from Fincantieri
    CARNIVAL-owned Costa Crociere has taken up an option on a second cruiseship to be built by Fincantieri.
  • Shipping groups express concern about EC maritime Green Paper
    SHIPPING has expressed profound reservations over the thinking underlying the European Commission's Maritime Green Paper.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • Migrant Watch: US/Caribbean
    Stowaways are having a much harder time crawling aboard US-bound vessels in the ports of the Dominican Republic, a conference was told last week
  • Carnival takes another option
    CARNIVAL Corp has exercised an option for Costa, pushed off one for Holland America Line and left a third for Carnival Cruise Lines unmentioned
  • No delight for Turkish diplomacy
    PORT relations between Turkey and Cyprus have become confused following zigzag diplomacy that has failed to advance Turkey's bid for European Union membership
  • Torm to boost shareholder value
    DS Torm, the listed Danish bulk shipping company, has agreed to review how to generate more shareholder value after discussions with its biggest shareholder
  • India considers higher LNG price
  • EU approves Peel Ports deal
  • India, Pakistan to sign protocol
  • Hurtigruten sells older tonage
  • Spanish owners try, try again
  • Korea needs more LNG ships
  • Carnival confirms TUI talks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • DP World leading list of Hamburg bidders
    Dubai firm has emerged as a leading contender to acquire a sizeable stake in HHLA, top container stevedore at Hamburg.
  • Mexico will some keep U.S. apple duties in place
  • JoC, Integration Point to host free trade webcast
  • U.S. trade gap narrows
  • Gain for Seaway traffic
  • Horizon amends credit facility
  • Norfolk Southern to spend $97M on intermodal
  • Trailer Bridge wins Ford pact
  • TNT Logistics renamed
  • Montreal requiring box seals
  • India plans port spending

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • Japan's Fair Trade Council calls for anti-trust immunity abolition in wake of EU regulatory changes
    Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has said it will take a fresh look at shipping line's anti-trust immunity following a report released by Japan's Fair Trade Commission last week.
  • Asian invasion could follow Toll terminal and rail asset sale
    The Toll Group is considering spinning off its Patrick Terminals and Pacific National rail interests by placing them in a managed trust, to free up cash for aggressive Asian expansion.
  • OOIL deal pumps up DPW's US asset fire sale
  • Vietnam sets date for WTO accession
  • Chinese port restrictions hinders firework exports
  • APL cuts Oakland IT staff as jobs move closer to Singapore home
  • JICT workers start industrial action over employees benefits
  • PIL extends NZ interests with agency acquisition
  • Deputy moves into Oakland's vacant executive director role
  • Updated: DP World sells US facilities
  • Tensions rise as army is brought in to keep the peace in Bangladesh
  • CMA CGM gets interim order aimed at silencing Jacque's brother Johnny
  • PSAI step into Gwadar following DPW's exit from the tender
  • NOL says volumes continue to go up and revenues down

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • Genmar cover up
    New York owner confirms two more aframaxes fixed on charter, bringing period commitment to 55% heading into touch-and-go 2007.
  • Sultans of spin
    Teekay Offshore's public offering set to price at target Wednesday in another deft spinoff of assets by Vancouver owner.
  • Horizon reloads revolver
    US-flag liner operator increases revolving credit facility by $25m as part of senior credit reshuffle.
  • Top gets popped
    How US-listed Top Tankers is fast becoming shipping's favourite legal pinata.
  • Nordseewerke cuts a SWATH
    German yard to build two Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull revenue cutters for federal customs.
  • Drugs seized on passenger ferry
    UK customs recover '500,000 of cocaine after search of car on P&O's Pride of Bilbao.
  • Beltest breaks silence...just
    Lack of "unsolicited offers" for shareholding in Torm keeps market waiting and share price falling.
  • Steamship at standstill
    Financial breakeven in prospect as rising P&I claims wipe out healthy investment return.
  • Cruise Costa lotta
    Fincantieri picks up another $556m order from Carnival's Italian subsidiary.
  • RAL rues late delivery
    Greenland boxship line sees chartered-in ship detained in Morocco
  • Chowgule orders in Japan
    Indian panamax owner signs for a smaller unit at Saiki Heavy Industries with options for four more.
  • Russia to sell yard stake
    Federal Property Fund to auction 20% slice of Amur Shipyard in Primorsk.
  • Cala eyes Maltese yard
    US corporation wants to buy Marsa Shipyard to build "underwater" cruiseships.
  • Hurtigruten sells two
    Specialist-cruise outfit considering sale of newer coastal unit after two more vessels leave fleet.
  • CSDC offloads tanker quartet
    Another China Shipping Group (CSG) subsidiary takes handysizes as new vegetable oil regulations loom.
  • TMM storing up profits
    Mexican tanker owner adds warehousing firm to boost pre-tax earnings.
  • Baltic branches out
    London-based Exchange seeks to cater to Asian clientele with new regional office in Singapore.
  • Singapore steps up box checks
    US-bound containers will be more closely screened for nuclear material from January.
  • US holds Athenian tanker
    Captain X Kyriakou among three ships stopped over suspected oily water separator violations.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • U.K. Shipping Minister asks for comments on EC maritime Green Paper
  • Grimaldi fails to convince Finnlines shareholders
  • Interest in TORM cools
  • Yang Ming re-charters 3,129-TEU ship from Danaos
  • Trailer Bridge wins Ford contract
  • Growing ocean trade hard on the ears of marine mammals
  • GAC South Africa opens Saldanha office
  • Canada signs first ever air transport agreements with Croatia, Serbia
  • UPS looks to cut another 650 jobs
  • NCBFAA gets full FIATA membership
  • Coyne Airways to serve Caspian via London, Cologne
  • Cathay moves 9.3% more freight in November
  • United renews U.K. cargo general sales agency contract with Globe
  • Kyocera awards BAX Global warehouse management system contract
  • Icelandic air cargo joint venture to move fish
  • Norfolk Southern to spend $1.34 billion in 2007 on capital improvements
  • GM to sell Vector interest for $85 million
  • Schwab: "Mixed record" for China on 5th anniversary of WTO accession
  • TNT now CEVA Logistics
  • Korea plans logistics fund
  • Israeli shippers seek compensation from government
  • Taco Bell distributor gets clean bill of health
  • Kent to lead DHS outreach to Congress
  • OH Logistics leases Indiana warehouse
  • Sphinx Egypt joins Worldwide Project Consortium
  • Lanier's comments make a splash
  • Montreal makes seals mandatory on inbound containers
  • Port of Busan dredging study commissioned
  • Panama Canal adds NYK Line chief to advisory board

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • Hurtigruten Group sells two vessels
    Hurtigruten Group has sold the 6,257 grt Narvik, built 1982, to Norway's Young Seamen's Christian Society (Unge Sjømenns Kristne Forening ...
  • IACS questions IMO decision
    IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) is not satisfied with the adopted IMO-standard for coating, reports Lloyd's List. IACS ...
  • Approval of STS transfers at North Cape
    Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (Statens Forurensingstilsyn) has approved ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of Russian gas condensate in two fjords ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2006
  • Auxiliary engine fuel rule conference call scheduled
    California ARB looking for discussion and input ahead of 2007 implementation.
  • Mixed bunker picture as crude slides
    US prices and avails vary port-to-port as year end approaching.
  • Chinese supplier to open Singapore unit
    One of China's newly-approved bonded bunker suppliers to open Singapore trading base.
  • Strong interest in Chemoil's shares
    Heavy oversubscription reported for shares offered to the public.
  • Major expansion for Amsterdam terminal
    Valero LP unit sets out plans to boost storage capacity and oil product loading facilities.
  • Rotterdam barge trade quiet as congestion continues
  • Oil prices down on warmer US weather
    Market remains uncertain what to expect from Thursday's OPEC meeting.
  • Talk of another shortage in Korea
    Bunker traders anticipate tight availability next week, oil refiners think otherwise.

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PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
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
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› 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
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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