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November 12, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Settle contracts in won not dollars, central bank says
    The Bank of Korea plans to urge domestic shipbuilders to settle contracts in won and to spread hedging activities over time to curb the currency's gains against the US dollar.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd moves into profit making from loss making
  • Beijing approves Guangzhou's big channel dredging job
  • China logistics development brings boom in forklift demand
  • Greener ships eclipse Safmarine's retiring 3,000-TEU giants of yesteryear
  • Tacoma port workers subjected to background security checks
  • Dongning exports to Russia surge 46pc in first nine months
  • Air China Cargo ups capacity to Copenhagen, adds Manchester
  • Canadian emergency solar airfield lights bought by Singapore
  • Kuehne + Nagel contracted Benetton's logistics arm in Taiwan

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI, Allcargo Global bag Seatrade Awards 2007
  • Garware offshore to acquire barge for $ 25 m
  • New quality standards may help raise shrimp exports to EU, US
  • Poland eyes Indian investment
  • Mundra Port and SEZ IPO subscribed over 115 times
  • Kerala corp. to dredge estuary near Puducherry
  • Galaxy of maritime fraternity comes together to bid adieu to A.L. Bongirwar
  • Commerce Ministry to seek more export sops for employment-intensive sectors
  • Rupee rise has benefited India Inc's M&A deals-Assocham
  • Garment exporters of Delhi shifting to cheaper locations
  • Remittance limit for rough diamond importers raised

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • ICS: EC pools guide "needs fine tuning"
  • Golden Ocean sells six newbuilds
  • US mini cruise liner evacuated
  • New Orleans chases insurance cash

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • Prosafe wins FDPSO contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • Washington governor calls for quicker cleanup of Alcoa property
  • The New World Alliance boosting coverage of Asia-Europe market
  • Washington transport board looking for public ferry input
  • Gunderson Rail Services changing name to Greenbrier
  • US rail freight traffic comes in up/down for week

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • Kerch Strait storms 'claim 10 ships'
    SOVIET-era tanker splits in two and spills 2,000 tonnes of fuel oil, two other tankers among multiple casualties.
  • PSA Sinport group bags Voltri concession
    CONSORTIUM formed by PSA-Sinport, Italian state railways and Cosco wins battle for sixth module of Genoa's flagship box terminal.
  • HHI risks losing shipbuilding top spot
    RIVAL Samsung Heavy looks set to take top position as orders approach $20bn.
  • At the heart of political climate change
    THIS week's Queen's speech confirmed that the UK is to press ahead with plans for a Marine Bill.
  • How do you solve a problem like success?
    DR Stephen Ladyman gives his views on why the UK needs to start a national debate on transport.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • What do emissions do to seafarers?
    FAIRPLAY has no reason to doubt the findings of the American Chemical Society's study "Mortality from Ship Emissions: A Global Assessment", which concludes that ship emissions are likely to kill 60,000 people next year ' half of them in Asia
  • Dead ship rescued in North Sea
    Multraship and URS have rescued the general cargo vessel Eva Danielsen after it got into difficulties off the North Hinder traffic separation zone in the North Sea
  • Energy chief warns of LNG shortfall
    LNG imports to the US are not keeping pace with demand as the fuel has become the "fast growing source" for the country's natural gas supply
  • Petrolift IPO gets green light
    PHILIPPINE coastal tanker operator Petrolift is set to go public this December after the Securities and Exchange Commission approved its application for an IPO this week
  • Brazil to join oil's big league
    PETROBRAS announced yesterday that it had discovered a huge offshore oil field that will make the country a regular exporter of petroleum on an Arabian scale
  • Wilson raises Nesskip stake
    Wilson, the Bergen-based shortsea operator, has acquired two small ships from German principals and increased its stake in Nesskip in Iceland
  • Ships will kill 30,000 Asians in 2008
  • Sinotrans braced for share scramble
  • Managers buy Kelvin Hughes for £52M
  • Gard warns of rising P&I claims
  • Fredriksen sells more newbuilds
  • HK revives cruise terminal tender
  • Ports ride out North Sea storm surge
  • Lawyers bonanza from Frisco spill
  • Fears grow for missing Indian ship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • Disruptions slam European ports
    Rotterdam, Felixstowe recover from storm, but rail strike continues to hamper German ports.
  • Schwarzenegger declares emergency in Bay Area crash, oil spill
  • UPS announces '08 rate hikes
  • NWA upgrades South China Express service
  • U.S. trade deficit shrinks
  • Customs completes e-manifest installations at land ports
  • Seaway traffic slumps
  • Transportation bill advances
  • Nippon Express profits slide
  • Volga-Dnepr posts record revenue
  • EU clears Deutsche Bahn's EWS acquisition

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • Congestion - What congestion?
    Congestion charges are an emotive issue, justified or not; depending on which side of the table you are negotiating from. But imposing a new surcharge in an improving situation, to claw back extra costs incurred during an earlier period, seems unmerited.
  • New World Alliance boost for Thamesport
  • Logistics is key to a country's competitive strength
  • Rotterdam's Maeslant barrier to re-open tonight
  • Hapag-Lloyd on the road to recovery

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • Constanta powers up
    George Bosinceanu reveals at TradeWinds' Greek Shipping Summit that he has tied up an engine deal to keep Histria on an expansion course.
  • Mayhem in Kerch Strait
    Serious pollution and loss of life feared as laden sea-river tanker breaks up and three other ships sink in violent storms.
  • Profits up at Taiheiyo
    Japanese owner sees better interim results, but the second half of the year is likely to see a decline.
  • Blackout cripples Eva
    The multipurpose ship Eva Danielsen is rescued after a power shutdown in the English Channel.
  • CSAV goes to the bank
    Chilean containership line plans to buy boxships with its new $675 loan.
  • Pilot had prior mishaps
    Veteran San Francisco Bay pilot on the containership that struck the Bay Bridge had a record of incidents.
  • Moo for help
    The partial sinking of a long-troubled ro-ro livestock carrier off Venezuela leads to the death of 1,750 heads of cattle.
  • Finaval gets green light
    Giovanni Fagioli-owned tanker player given permission to go ahead with $60m stock flotation.
  • Todd stocks sink
    US shipyard's stock plunges after the company reports a loss in its fiscal second quarter.
  • MBC adds second Sanko bulker
    Cape Town operator to manage another capesize for Japanese owner which holds 20% stake.
  • Hutchison in $1bn port pact
    Hong Kong ports company to ink deal with KPT which paves the way for Pakistan's first deep-water container port.
  • NWA steps it up
    New World Alliance boxship trio phasing in eight bigger vessels from Asia to Europe next year.
  • Knightsbridge slumps
    Net earnings of US-listed tanker owner decline by 47.6% as VLCC rates take a bite out of revenue.
  • Vitol still prey to vulture
    Oil trader fails in bid to free tanker cargo proceeds from legal freeze.
  • Saaremaa wants Swedes
    New ferry line from Estonian island to Stockholm aims to tap tourist trade.
  • Prosafe to convert VLCC
    Norwegian FPSO player wins $400m deal for production unit from Murphy Oil in Africa.
  • Storm surge batters Rotterdam
    Giant Maeslant barrier closed for the first time as storm surge affects over 50 vessels at the port.
  • Body found in ferry hunt
    UK coast guard finds man believed to have gone overboard Isle of Wight vessel.
  • OSG America to bank $142.5m
    Overseas Shipholding Group spin-off announces price of initial offering ahead of New York listing.
  • Fredriksen sheds tonnage
    Oslo-listed Golden Ocean banks $127m profit from the sale of six panamax newbuildings.
  • Sceptical salvor
    George Tsavliris reveals at TradeWinds summit that he is yet to be convinced about tanker to bulker conversions.
  • Kyoei exceeds expectations
    Japanese VLCC owner cards better than expected six month returns but is again reserved in its full-year forecast.
  • Donbas gets green light
    Ukrainian steel producer wins competition clearance for takeover of Gdansk Shipyard.
  • Lauritzen extends gas series
    Danish owner adds ships number 11 and 12 to gas carrier orderbook at Sekwang in Korea.
  • Wilson bags two more
    Oslo-listed bulker owner adds second German brace in as many months.
  • Rates buoy TBSI
    US tweendecker specialist sees third quarter profits almost triple from a year ago on higher rates.
  • Azuma falls back
    Higher costs push down first-half profit for Japanese cement carrier and bulker owner.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • British shippers blast FEFC charges
  • New World Alliance upgrading Asia/Europe SCX loop
  • TBS reports "strongest quarter"
  • Bernuth plans increases for San Andres, St. Maarten
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens site at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam
  • Congress overrides Bush's veto of waterway bill
  • e-Truck manifest now available at all border crossings
  • Chinese steel export official defends industry
  • Industry groups praise House passage of U.S.-Peru trade pact
  • Kuehne + Nagel buying German companies
  • Perishables experts seek improvements
  • World Bank providing $56 million for Dominican relief
  • Expeditors names Gates president, Barber top of global sales
  • Norfolk company starts all-water LCL service from Hong Kong
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Panama Canal expansion plan will not bend for mega-ships
  • S.C.-Ga. port announcement expected today
  • ICTSI's 3rd quarter profit up 41%
  • Pilot program in Nansha cutting customs inspections
  • Ports America sells Lake Charles, La., operations
  • Tacoma port officials don't want Seattle's nuclear cargo

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • No more passengers on the Sea Wind
    Tallink Silja discontinues its passenger service on the train ferry Sea Wind after the turn of the year. The ferry is now sailing between Turku, L'ngn's and Stockholm. From the beginning of 2008 the Sea Wind will also start trading ...
  • Norden logs another huge profit on ships sale
    D/S "Norden" once again played their cards right in the hot second-hand market for bulk carriers and has reported a profit of USD 39.6 million on the sale of the Nord Viking. The bulk carrier has been ...
  • Golden Ocean sells six panamax newbuildings
    John Fredriksen controlled owner/operator Golden Ocean sells six panamax newbuildings for USD 352.8 million with delivery to the new owners between March 2009 and July 2010. The vessels were ordered in March this year at Pipavav in India ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2007
  • Calls for more scrubber research
    Industry saying that the jury is still out on the benefits of scrubbing.
  • Office move for Turkish supplier
  • Marine sector to outpace global energy growth
    Transport fuels will underpin global oil demand growth to 2030 says ExxonMobil. CO2 emissions could rise by a third.
  • New barge delivery service in Brazil
    Bunker barge will supply ships at Suape Container Terminal.
  • Rotterdam flood defence withstands surge
    Worst over after North Sea storm shuts down oil fields, closes link between Rotterdam and the sea.
  • Petrobras builds on LSFO supply capacity
    New Rotterdam operation already seeing bigger LSFO turnover than Singapore.
  • Coast Guard 'failed' to appreciate extent of bunker spill
    San Francisco facing worst oil spill for almost 20 years.
  • Rotterdam market easing
  • ExxonMobil sells cargo into Singapore
    90,000 mt of fuel oil parcel slated for Singapore from the Red Sea port of Yanbu.
  • OPEC blames speculation for oil rally
    Oil cartel calls for a tighter regulation of oil markets.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
TRANSPORTATION
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%)
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
ASSOCIATIONS
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
ENVIRONMENT
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
INSTITUTIONS
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
SHIPYARDS
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
PORTS
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
PORTS
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
SEAFARERS
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
TRADE
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
PORTS
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%)
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
PORTS
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
SHIPYARDS
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
PORTS
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.
SAFETY & SECURITY
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
PORTS
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
SEAFARERS
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
TRUCKING
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
INSURANCE
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
LOGISTICS
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.
SHIPPING
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
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
PORTS
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%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
ECONOMY
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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%
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
SHIPPING
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
COMPANIES
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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%
CRUISES
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
TRUCKING
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
TRUCKING
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
PORTS
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%
LOGISTICS
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
SHIPPING
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%)
CRUISES
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
SHIPPING
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
SHIPPING
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
INDUSTRY
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%
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
ASSOCIATIONS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
CHARITY
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SHIPYARDS
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
ASSOCIATIONS
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
PORTS
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
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
INDUSTRY
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
COMPANIES
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
SHIPYARDS
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
PORTS
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
PORTS
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
ASSOCIATIONS
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
COMPANIES
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
EDUCATION
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.
INSTITUTIONS
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
LOGISTICS
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
PORTS
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
AVIATION
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.
PORTS
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
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
MARITIME SERVICES
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
SHIPYARDS
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
SHIPPING
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
LOGISTICS
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
PORTS
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
SAFETY & SECURITY
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
TRUCKING
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
PORTS
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
COMPANIES
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
INDUSTRY
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.
PORTS
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
LOGISTICS
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
SHIPPING
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
SAFETY & SECURITY
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
PORTS
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
PORTS
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%)
COMPANIES
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%
MEETINGS
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
LOGISTICS
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
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
MEETINGS
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
ANPAN
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%
PORTS
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
PORTS
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
TRUCKING
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
SHIPPING
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
LOGISTICS
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
LAW
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
LOGISTICS
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.
TRADE
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
PORTS
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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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