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April 24, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Emirates line sets sail with Colombo-NY service
    THE liner industry's newest player - Emirates Shipping Line - has officially opened for business with its first service - Indian sub-continent to the US east coast - set to sail next month.
  • Orient Overseas Q1 sales up 3.9% on more cargo
    ORIENT Overseas Ltd, owner of Asia's seventh-biggest container shipping line, said first-quarter sales at the unit rose 3.9 per cent after cargo volume increased.
  • Key US oil-handling port's lifeline at risk
    THE only road in and out of Port Fourchon, Louisiana, the main US staging point for deepwater oil and natural-gas production, sits less than a metre above the marshland.
  • Toll getting support for Patrick takeover
  • Xiamen Int'l Port's profit up 4.7%

Sched Netweb site
  • May start for inaugural Emirates Shipping Line service
  • CSAV Norasia changes AME service rotation
  • Hapag-Lloyd to axe 2,000 jobs
  • Evergreen subsidiaries set up logistics joint venture in Tianjin
  • Wako 2005 net income up 114pc
  • World sails to half a century of containerisation
  • Synergy launches barge
  • Continental Airlines suffers Q1 net loss of US$66m
  • Tianjin's international cargo services on the rise
  • World Air appoints new CFO

Exim Indiaweb site
  • BCC&I organising ports & shipping conference on October 13-14
  • Emirates Shipping Agencies to represent Line's interests in India
  • PSA International acquires 20 pc of Hutchison Whampoa's port operations
  • Ex-im trade urged to make fuller use of VCT
  • S.R. Kulkarni reappointed trustee of MbPT
  • AIAI seminar underlines need to bolster ports' capacity to meet demands of booming economy
  • CONCOR plans to import wheels for private sector
  • Cargo size is no problem for Nautica Logistics
  • GDL to roll out container train at Garhi on May 3
  • Govt notifies Jamnagar SEZ
  • Exporters to receive 80 pc excise duty refund in 15 days
  • Credit policy offers little for exporters & SSIs, says AIAI

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • Vatry International Airport: Strong growth in Q1/2006
  • ERS expands rail shuttle network
  • Schindler and Kuehne + Nagel extend China partnership

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • CMB's "strong" Q1
  • Strong start for Marseilles-Fos
  • Panama Canal auctions transit slot
  • Emirates' first service
  • Dutch arrest warning

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • No Navy deal with Somalia on pirates
  • Gulf Craft delivers fast cat

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • Panama Canal testing auction for additional transit slot
  • US rail freight traffic has hot week in intermodal section
  • Four Indian tribes ink pact for fishing in Strait of Juan de Fuca
  • Truckers take reservation beef to streets of Vancouver, BC
  • Breakfast meeting will cover Whatcom County economy

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • PSA pays $4.3bn for 20% Hutchison stake
    HUTCHISON Whampoa has sold a 20% stake in entire global ports network to Singapore rival PSA International for US$4.39bn.
  • Voices from beyond the grave echo doomed Red Sea ferry's final hours
    A CHILLING transcript of the conversations recorded by the black box recorder of the Al Salam Boccaccio 98point to a string of failings by the captain and crew in the last hours of the ill-fated vessel's voyage.
  • Hutchison stake buy stuns PSA rivals
    CONTAINER industry executives in Asia are stunned by the implications of PSA International taking a 20% stake in its largest rival Hutchison's global port network.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • RCCL downplays Caribbean fears
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) confirmed the existence of new pricing pressures on Caribbean itineraries
  • PSA placed on credit watch list
    STANDARD & Poor's has placed PSA on credit watch following the $4.4Bn purchase agreement with Hutchison
  • Hapag focuses on ships not terminals
    HAPAG-Lloyd is worried about future bottlenecks at European container ports because of strong growth, but will not invest heavily in terminals
  • Iran oil bourse on stream by mid-year
    TEHRAN has reiterated that its much-publicised plan to launch an 'oil bourse' is close to reality and will become operational on Kish Island within next two months
  • RCCL hit by fuel, capacity shortfall
    ROYAL Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) profits were driven down in the first quarter by a combination of higher fuel costs and lower ticket revenues
  • Intoxicated bulker master arrested
    THE CAPTAIN of a Cayman Islands-flagged bulker has been arrested in New Orleans for being drunk on duty after a pilot smelled alcohol on his breath
  • SCI, Zim confirm Emirates partnership
  • Hapag mulls mega-ship orders
  • PAN reveals interest in Bass service
  • Protesters delay Subic shipyard
  • PSA in stunning Hutchison agreement
  • Whale killed as restrictions drafted
  • Indonesia to ban fertiliser exports
  • Chinese economic growth sparks fears

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • PSA buys Hutchison stake for $4.4B
    Hutchison Whampoa, the world's largest port operating company, will sell a 20% stake in its port operations to Singapore rival.
  • California board approves plan to cut port smog
  • Security technology show-and-tell for lawmakers
  • Seaway pushes for China trade
  • Prince Rupert port on railroad's 2006 budget
  • CG taps security officer
  • Horizon Lines declares dividend
  • Emirates details India-U.S. loop

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • PSA unveils HPH investment
    PSA International, the world's second-largest operator of container terminals, has purchased a significant stake in the world's largest operator of box-handling facilities, Hutchison Port Holdings.
  • Samudera issues profit warning
    With freight-rates on the wane, listed Samudera Shipping Line has issued a profit warning, covering Q1 2006 and the rest of 2006, citing additional capacity 'being experienced' by the industry.
  • Canadian Government sets obligations for Pacific ports on container trucking
  • Industry seeks interpretation of conclusions in China's THC investigation
  • Strategy change sees TPS Surabaya Q1 throughput drop
  • Intermodal activity drives Q1 profit, as CN plans upgrade to key hub
  • Rotterdam labour situation settling, except PONSF
  • ABP stay silent on rumour of renewed approach

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • May flowers?
    Tanker stocks have been dampened lately, but one analyst says they could be ready for a traditional May blossoming as a rates recovery takes root.
  • Yuriy Sixtimes
    Navalmar captain was way over tippling limit when New Orleans pilot brought the party to an end, Coast Guard says.
  • Bunker blow for RCCL
    Profit falls as rising fuel bills threaten to be more than $100m above 2005 levels.
  • PSA in huge port deal
    Singapore goes for international port growth by taking a $4.4bn stake in Hutchison Whampoa terminal portfolio.
  • Seatrade buys reefers
    Dutch specialist snaps up four 540,000-cbf vessels from Greek owner for $70.5m.
  • Imperfect 10 for Hong Kong
    Evergreen and Arpeni ships feature on March detention list, with eight other vessels.
  • Jnhui offloads another
    Hong Kong owner books profit on sale of a second 1980s-built bulker in as many weeks.
  • Zim takes flight
    Ofer-controlled boxship line takes a quarter of Chinese airline start-up.
  • Rina racks up growth
    Italian class society builds fleet in 2005, boosting earnings in the process.
  • Cyprus for the white list?
    Optimism runs high in Cyprus that the next meeting of the Paris MOU will see it promoted to the regime's white list of flag states
  • Exmar tables share split
    Stock will be divided five-for-one as Belgian gas carrier's share price continues meteoric rise.
  • Soderberg to step down at 65
    AP Moller-Maersk boss will not continue past normal retirement age in three years time.
  • Western India delivers loss
    Goa-based shipyard slumps to another annual loss but recent newbuilding orders should see improved result next year.
  • Thumbs up for Arpeni
    Indonesian bulker and tanker owner receives B+ credit blessing from ratings agency Standard & Poor's.
  • Costa blames underage drinking
    Family of teenager who fell to her death from a Costa Cruises vessel look set to continue their struggle for answers.
  • Master rapped over anchor drop
    Captain of Sydney Ferries ship left bridge to assist in desperate attempt to avoid collision with quayside.
  • Samudera issues profit warning
    Intra-Asian liner player says high and volatile bunker price and excess capacity will hit 2006 results.
  • Canada holds five
    Inspectors find fault with four bulkers and a general cargoship during March, after a blank month in February.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • Ocean contracting panel: Unused opportunities in OSRA, NSAs
  • Emirates Shipping Line selects Sterling as Sri Lankan agents
  • TTL to offer range of ocean containers
  • UPS's 1st quarter profits up 11%
  • Middle East airline joins Cargo 2000
  • Union Pacific posts record quarterly profits
  • Pallet maker IFCO raided for employing illegal workers
  • Trade credit insurer: China can be a stabilizing force for inflation
  • Averitt opens distribution centers near three ports
  • PSA to buy 20% of port operator Hutchison
  • PierPass fees to increase from Monday
  • Auction system set up for Panama Canal slots
  • Southern California ILWU official calls for air cleanup

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • More ships to Maersk US-flagged fleet
    The A. P. M'ller-Mærsk Group has added more container vessels to its US-flagged fleet. Five vessels were acquired ...
  • Rem orders two MPSVs at Kleven
    Norwegian owner/operator Rem Offshore in Fosnavåg has ordered two type MT 6022 Multi Purpose Supply Vessels (MPSVs) at Kleven ...
  • Cabins from Piikkio to giant drilling rigs
    Leirvik Module Technology AS has decided to use cabins manufactured by Aker Yards Piikkio for the accommodation area in two

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 21, 2006
  • Bears stay in hibernation as oil hits $75
    Crude goes even higher as US bunker prices hit new records, frustrate buyers, and confound suppliers.
  • Volendam opens Vancouver cruise season
    Bunker market will see 50% boost from busy ship call schedule as cruise lines feel effects of high fuel prices.
  • Trader departs from Triton
    A trader has left the company to pursue his own venture.
  • Floating storage short term solution to tight Asian tankage
    Vitol to place floating storage off Pasir Gudang as tight tank availability, increased trading levels and falling freight rates generate interest in floating units.
  • Bunker tanker sold for operations in East Africa
    A South African firm has sold its tanker to a Greek buyer who will operate the vessel as a bunker tanker off East Africa.
  • Brief respite for Rotterdam indications
  • Bunker costs set to eat into profit
    Asian liner operator has issued profit warning for 2006 on higher bunker prices and lower freight rates.
  • Japan: Weak market ahead of Golden Week
    Demand dull ahead of Golden Week holiday; bunker supplies not affected by Cosmo refinery's fire.

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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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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