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November 20, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China Shipping eyes stake in Pelepas port
    A Chinese shipping giant is eyeing a stake in two Malaysian ports, including top container port Tanjung Pelepas, which neighbours Singapore, a report said on Saturday.
  • Euro halal storage centre to open next year
    THE Port of Rotterdam expects its new warehouse in Netherlands, which would facilitate the storage and distribution of halal products, to be operational next year, Rotterdam City's vice-mayor, Roelf de Boer said.
  • China Merchants buys port, land from parent
    CHINA Merchants Holdings Co has entered into an agreement to buy HK$1.63 billion of port and land assets from its parent, the company said.

Sched Netweb site
  • COSCOL 4th most competitive listed company in China
  • MSC announces independent transatlantic rate restoration
  • Ningbo sees double-digit growth in trade
  • Qinzhou port container volume surges 69pc y-o-y to October
  • Senator Lines concludes 'painful' downsizing talks
  • Xiamen port cargo surpasses last year's total, hits 3.3m TEU
  • Mainland Cepa imports from Macau set record
  • PG Logistics to open in 15 cities in China
  • Air cargo forwarders given nod to set up private firms in China
  • Jetstar to go to Nagoya, Osaka while Qantas focuses on Tokyo
  • FedEx to add 32 new offices to China network in one year

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Global shipping lines see burgeoning India-China trade as answer to empties
  • Cruiser calls at NMP
  • Chinese demand pushes up prices
  • Bangla crisis affecting border trade
  • India, China to sign several pacts during Hu's visit
  • Texprocil signs MoU with Uzbekistan
  • Gujarat to export 4,000 t. castorseed oil to China
  • India to bring up issue of US order over shrimp at WTO again
  • Italy keen to invest in India
  • India, Mauritius to sign CECPA
  • Kerala begins land acquisition process for Azhikkal port
  • CONCOR announces raft of new initiatives to facilitate ex-im trade
  • Chennai ACC users suggest storage of goods at CFSs
  • Iron ore export policy coming
  • RIL, Birla Group drawn to Vizag SEZ
  • Forex reserves swell by $1.168 bn
  • Month-long 'Poland Days in India' festival inaugurated
  • AIAI to hold meeting with Polish team on Nov. 22
  • Luncheon session with Quebec Minister today

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics selects new product manager
  • Senator Lines starts implementation of "Concept 2007"
  • Aer Lingus increasing Europe coverage in 2007
  • EWS launches EWS Industrial
  • Russian Railways to take over Transmashholding?
  • DHL Exel launches Australian 'direct to pharmacy' operation

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • HK owners back Intertanko on distillate fuel
  • Strong market buoys Knightsbridge
  • Novatug enters South American market
  • EDF charter for "K" Line

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Northrop Grumman hops on Underwater Express
  • Celebrity Cruises cancels Millennium cruise
  • Island Offshore back at Aker

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Coast Guard monitoring cargo ship in Gulf of Alaska
  • Hamburg Sud changing name of Spanish line
  • Celebrity cruise vessel will miss sailing due to repairs
  • Andre Elmaleh named Port of Tacoma auto business boss
  • Weekly rail freight numbers post up/down week

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Shell wins bumper Nakilat LNG fleet deal
    QATAR Gas Transport has appointed Shell International Trading and Shipping to manage its fleet of at least 27 new LNG carriers in a 25-year deal.
  • Senator survival strategy sees jobs and services axed
    SENATOR Lines is axing services and cutting jobs in yet another fight for survival.
  • Maersk Line seeks $300-per box increase to stem Atlantic rate slide
    MAERSK Line is taking action to halt the slide in freight rates on the Atlantic by telling customers it will be targeting increases of at least $300 per container next year on westbound routes.
  • Nymex doubles its money on debut
    SHARES of energy exchange Nymex Holdings Inc more than doubled in their market debut on Friday, climbing as high as 129%, a day after pricing above a forecast range.
  • Strike Club agrees modest 5% advance call rate increase
    SHIP operators enrolled in mutual insurer Strike Club will be asked for a 5% increase in advance call rates for the 2007-2008 policy year, club directors have decided.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Tapias pounces on Navigasa
    LA CORUNA 17 November ' Spanish operator Grupo Tapias has brought a 42.5% stake in Galician owner Naviera de Galicia (Navigasa) for an undisclosed sum
  • Thoresen Thai profit slides
    DRY bulk operator Thoresen Thai Agencies has posted unaudited net profit for the year to 30 September well below the result reported a year ago
  • Vessels stranded by crane dispute
    A row over operations of four quay gantry cranes has left at least 13 gearless container feeder vessels stranded at Chittagong
  • Funding found for Scilly upgrade
    A £39M ($74M) scheme to improve the ferry service linking the Isles of Scilly to the UK mainland would see a new passenger/freight vessel and harbour improvements
  • Sun Ace, Celebrity fined for polluting
    TWO shipping lines have been fined in the US and two seafarers are set to stand trial following separate incidents on the east and west coasts
  • Sovcomflot fast-tracks into LNG
    SOVCOMFLOT chairman Igor Shuvalov has described the company's move into the LNG sector as a landmark achievement for Russian shipping
  • Senator to axe jobs in Germany
  • Ottawa overrules unions on security
  • Singapore urges use of 'safe speed'
  • EC move gives hope to shippers
  • RCL hit by 3Q rate weakness

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Senators urge $400M for port security
    Bipartisan quartet who guided SAFE bill through the Senate ask Bush to provide $400 million for port security grants in fiscal 2008.
  • U.S. Customs program to aid Asia trade development
  • Shippers skeptical of West Coast short sea: Survey
  • China firm in Malaysia terminal talks
  • Portland boxes gain 33%
  • MSC to independently hike trans-Atlantic rates
  • UPS rates to rise by 5%
  • U.S. offers whale-safe routes
  • Canada sets background checks for port workers
  • Hamburg selling stake in its biggest stevedore
  • Fraser River traffic steady

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Port privatisation in the dock as Turkish Supreme Court is set rule on Mersin test case
    Port privatisation in Turkey has reached a pivotal point with the Supreme Court decision on the Mersin privatisation test case expected within a fortnight.
  • Major Customs changes for Australian imports
    Around 1,200 changes will be made to the Australian Customs Service's Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System used by importers to classify and determine tariffs from January 1.
  • MSC and Maersk announce transatlantic rate increases
  • News Analysis: Be tough on the transatlantic, urge market players, led by Maersk
  • Heung-A bucks the shipping trend and posts a 61% Q3 profit
  • Political manoeuvring keeps Chittagong cranes idle
  • CN launches grain container facility to facilitate West Coast exports
  • Australian cotton joins drought casualty list
  • Smuggled Spanish meat bone meal stopped by Jakarta customs
  • Silport starts breakwater construction, but delays launch of box handling
  • Analysts say Shanghai will beat Singapore and Hong Kong in 2007

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Geden flips capesize
    Turkish resale artist Geden Lines is reported to be at it again with a Shanghai Waigaoqiao capesize.
  • US yards sue USCG
    US shipyards and shipowner Pasha are taking the US Coast Guard to court over Matson Navigations's ship conversion plans.
  • BV bid 'not hostile'
    Bernard Anne guns to create world's largest class society claiming size will guarantee Germanischer Lloyd's survival.
  • Paragon of bulk
    Greek dry bulk player Paragon Shipping has completed private-equity offering in US, but may have settled for less than its goal.
  • UK holds eight
    Novoship pair fall foul of MCA inspections with one a "preventative detention" for repairs in Belfast.
  • Klaveness crewman dies in fall
    A seaman is dead at Mobile after falling from the gangplank of a Klaveness self-unloading bulker.
  • Citi to bankroll Vinalines
    The $3.2bn expansion plans of Vietnamese shipowner Vinalines have found a sympathetic banker.
  • Hefty Hawaii hikes
    Matson is raising California-Hawaii box rates again to pay for its new ships plus shoreside investments.
  • Vinashin flogs more paper
    Vietnam's Vinashin is selling $18.7m worth of bonds on the domestic market to fund export shipbuilding projects.
  • Euroseas seeks $50m
    Bulk-to-boxship owner prepares convertible share offering ahead of hoped for Nasdaq listing.
  • Micro profit for Omega
    Book loss on sale of bulkers and derivative contract losses keep income at a minimum for Greek product tanker owner.
  • Eitzen poaches Olsen
    Eitzen Chemical is hiring a new boss, Terje Askvig, away from Fred Olsen Renewables.
  • Aker lands more Island orders
    Order for two PSVs at Aker by Island offshore brings to 23 the number of contracts between the Norwegian pair.
  • Tokai takes a hit
    Japanese ferry owner plunges to a nine-month loss as revenues drop back.
  • Sanoyas rebounds
    Japanese shipbuilder turns loss to profit in first half as revenues climb.
  • A fistful of Euros
    Carnival launches EUR 750m bond issue in face of still-weak dollar.
  • Tamai on the slide
    Profit and revenue weaker for Japanese bulker owner in first six months.
  • France pulls UN card on N Korea
    Tiny Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte scene of first declared ship inspection under UN sanctions against rogue state.
  • GdF giant goes forth
    Provalys becomes the world's largest LNG carrier and the first to be powered with diesel-electric.
  • Havila has another 19%
    Norwegian owner raises stake in KS company building an anchor-handler at Havyard Leirvik.
  • Sasebo turns it around
    Japanese shipbuilder pulls out of the red in first half as revenues grow.
  • EDF takes K Line bulker
    French trader inks five-year charter deal for Japanese owner's 177,000-dwt newbuilding.
  • Namura takes a plunge
    Japanese yard widens net losses in first six months, but is still predicting full-year profit.
  • NGSCO takes control
    Emirates gas player assumes management of quartet of its own LNG ships ending 12-year deal with BP Shipping.
  • Thoresen sells supply boat
    Thai shipowner's Mermaid Maritime subsidiary has disposed of a vessel to Malaysian interests.
  • New yard for Batam
    UAE engineering company Fabtech is planning new facility on Indonesian island.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • NIT League to review OSRA in 2007
  • MSC copies Maersk with transatlantic rate restoration outside TACA
  • Car carrier trade will reach 19.8 million units by 2010
  • "K" Line signs long-term bulk carrier charter contract with EDF
  • OMI's board declares dividend, authorizes shares repurchase
  • More lines cutting capacity to halt rates dive
  • Asian shipper group lauds latest EC decision on liner conferences
  • BIMCO to EC: Add international goal to future maritime policy
  • APL's volume up, revenue down
  • NIT League to strengthen ties with air cargo sector
  • National Air Cargo buys Murray Air
  • ITDS picks up steam
  • Chinese company takes advantage of U.S. logistics training
  • USDA releases $39 million for 3 overseas trade promotion programs
  • Transition underway at CBP Trade office
  • ITC probes U.S. high-performance outerwear, travel goods industries
  • USDA considers imports of Indian mangoes
  • Navis ties up Georgia DC software deal with Cal Cartage
  • Eurinpro names Knan as Germany managing director
  • Canada spends C$42 million on latest round of security projects
  • VeriTainer will test nuclear detector on Oakland crane
  • PSA Singapore renews container truck fleet
  • Elmaleh to lead auto business for Port of Tacoma

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Double naming ceremony at Brodosplit
    Concordia Maritime's and Neste Oil's jointly owned 74,999 DWT product tankers under construction at Brodosplit Shipyard in Split have been ...
  • Hurtigruten Group finally in the black in 2007
    Hurtigruten Group, which operates the Coastal Express from Bergen to Kirkenes, has announced preliminary pre-tax results of NOK 196 ...
  • Polferries to increase capacity on Nynäshamn-route
    On January 8, 2007, Polferries will put the recently acquired ro-pax ferry the Zenit in service on the Gdansk ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
  • Hedging manages risk, 'plain and simple'
    Forum hearing message that hedging tools offer price protection for bunker buyers.
  • Bunker prices tumble as crude oil falls
    Singapore sees deepest losses as bunker markets weaken in major hubs.
  • Another fuel oil trade independent of Platts
    Singapore fuel oil market could be ready to explore alternative pricing sources.
  • Door ajar to Iranian bunker market as new company starts operations
    Bunker supply to foreign vessels already offered in Bandar Abbas with reports that service could be extended.
  • Bunkering still suspended in Mumbai
    Players speak of "all out effort" to resolve a bureaucratic confusion over licensing requirements.
  • Rotterdam market follows crude down
  • Oil firm, tanker owner seek release from criminal charges
    Petron offical says criminal charges from Guimaras provincial prosecutor's office following lack 'factual and legal basis'.
  • Maersk participates in oil spill exercise
    Oil spill exercise simulates a tanker collision with a barge near Norfolk.
  • Oil prices plunge below $57
    Crude prices plummet to lowest levels in a year

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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