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August 23, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker group Frontline sees weak Q3 ahead
    The world's biggest independent oil tanker group Frontline yesterday reported a rise in second-quarter operating result as forecast, but said it expects weaker results in the third quarter.
  • Transocean, Noble send crews back to Gulf of Mexico rigs
    Transocean Inc and Noble Corp, two of the four largest US oil and gas drillers, began returning workers to rigs in the Gulf of Mexico that were evacuated as a precaution because of Hurricane Dean.
  • Carribean tanker rates steady as Dean moves in
    Rates to transport oil from the Caribbean basin to the US Gulf Coast were little changed as Hurricane Dean moved through the region.
  • Toll's acquisitions pay off, with earnings up 68%
  • Peru to speed up sale of quake-hit port concession
  • IHI to build 3 mega ships for Nippon Yusen line

Sched Netweb site
  • AMB to open sports merchandise logistics centre in Shenzhen
  • Fesco purchases Vladivostok port operator for US$180m
  • World Courier sets up cold chain logistics network throughout China
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port box volume up 37pc from Jan to July
  • GGL Line launches Singapore to Europe groupage services
  • US Port of Vancouver gives green light to rail project change order
  • FedEx China VP shares merger tips
  • Qantas hires technology chief
  • TIACA Hall of Fame nominations deadline October 31

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CAI to implement RRI in LCL freight ex-India to Europe & Middle East
  • Containerised wheat imports under study!
  • ABG Shipyard hands over AHTSVs to UAE & Norway cos
  • BTL teams up with HMM & NYK Line & to operate new Asia-Chennai service
  • Bulk drugs exporters to jack up prices
  • New model tariff, concession agreements for port sector to be ready by October
  • Port, dock workers to observe 'Demands Day' tomorrow
  • CoPT move to hike land rentals upsets Port users
  • Railways framing new wagon leasing policy for private sector
  • Hyderabad group plans 18 logistics parks in 3 years
  • Fresh export relief package ruled out
  • D&B rating for Texprocil's exports
  • Textile machinery producers seek policy changes to retain competitive edge
  • Modified TUFs may include 10 pc capital subsidy
  • Focus to be on creating more grains bins on BOO basis

International Transport Journalweb site
  • President and CEO of AirBridge Cargo quits
  • Polish Register of shipping in Shanghai
  • Atlas Air Worldwide reports 304% increase in net earnings
  • United opposition to 25 m trucks in Germany
  • Eimskip opens new office in Tokyo
  • India Summit, 3-5 September 2007 in Mumbai (India)

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Farstad pulls out of Nigeria
  • Riga - Moscow box trains
  • Bumper IUMI in prospect
  • Ship sales boost Frontline

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • $10 million criminal penalty in Selendang Ayu grounding case
  • Cocaine seized from semi-submerged smuggling boat
  • INTERTANKO appoints Joe Angelo Deputy MD
  • ASA and OSHA renew alliance
  • TEN takes delivery of ice class product tanker
  • Gdansk shipyard faces EC threat
  • Dockwise wins float-over contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • MOL car carrier earns Washington environmental honor
  • Matson wins fifth straight Quest for Quality award
  • WTSA member carriers call for forest products rate increase
  • Hamburg Sud boosting Asia to Australia/New Zealand run
  • Steelscape joins EPA in waste minimization program

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Fredriksen mulls separate listing for ITC
    FRONTLINE looks at enhancing the value of its investment in Independent Tankers Corp.
  • Fredriksen sells Sea Production
  • Salvors work to refloat New Flame
    EXPERTS are working to refloat half-sunk bulker amid fears the ship would break in two.
  • Jinhui profits slashed by foreign exchange deals
    OSLO-listed bulk shipowner's second quarter profits plunge 95% after sudden rise of Japanese Yen.
  • How Royal Caribbean kept faith in Cartagena
    INCREASED spending by Colombia on policing and intense lobbying of the US cruise companies have resulted in the return of customers.
  • Variety in the spill
    THE International Tanker Owners' Pollution Federation has increasingly been concerned with spills from vessels other than tankers.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Gdansk fights EU for its future
    The future of Poland's Gdansk shipyard is under threat after a clash between the Polish government and the European Competition Commission over EU cash demands that could close the iconic site
  • Costa Maya takes serious hit from Dean
    President Felipe Calderon is expected to visit the Mexican cruise port of Costa Maya today, where widespread destruction is being reported following Hurricane Dean
  • Barge turns turtle in whale waters
    CLEAN-UP efforts continued today in British Columbia after a barge turned over in Robson Bight on Monday, dumping its cargo into an area frequented by killer whales
  • Economou beats the Street
    DryShips' heavy spot exposure has paid off, with 2Q07 earnings far exceeding the Wall Street consensus forecast
  • 'Banned' training centre alleges forgery
    The Philippines' largest maritime training institute has denied that it has been ordered to stop operating, claiming the presidential order is a fake
  • Sealift fails to lift Dockwise
    COSTS related to its merger with Sealift weighed down the 1H07 result of Dockwise, which reported a net loss of $41.5M
  • Salvors speed New Flame break-up
  • Half a million for whistle-blowers
  • Maybulk doubles earnings as rates soar
  • Hurricane Dean spares oil platforms
  • Frontline triples profit
  • Record result for BHP Billiton
  • Vietnam seeks to cut oil dependency
  • Hamburg-Süd to buy Costa Container Line
  • Farstad exits Nigerian ops

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Construction begins on United Arab Shipping high-speed container vessel
    New ship is part of $850-million contract for eight 6,919-TEU containerships with service speed above 25 knots.
  • Weak peak start for Tacoma
  • U.S. awards grant for Indonesia transshipment hub
  • Cranes arrive at Prince Rupert
  • Greek vessel operator fined in dumping case
  • Union Pacific breaks ground on Texas intermodal hub
  • Con-Way Freight combines regional truck lines
  • Cargolux cuts fuel fee
  • Ocean lines ask for Nehru strike assurances
  • EU approves Scandlines sale
  • Future of Europe's 'Solidarity' shipyard in doubt

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • HHLA's TCT to get 800,000 TEU extension
  • Third most intense hurricane, Dean, losing its strength
  • Seko expands into the Nordic region

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Shipowner mayor resigns
    Per Ditlev-Simonsen steps down as mayor of Oslo after reports of bank account in Switzerland.
  • SFI takes a hit
    Higher interest expenses and smaller gains from disposals push net profit down at Fredriksen tanker owner.
  • Handy three-year deals
    New York-listed Genco has chartered three of its new acquisitions to repeat customer PacBasin.
  • Farstad fired up
    Norwegian supply-ship owner records 50% leap in second-quarter profit despite North Sea spot rates dropping.
  • Whistleblowers cash in
    Four Kassian Maritime crew members have collected rewards of up to $230,000 for revealing their ship's 'magic pipe' dumping.
  • Exchange pain for Jinhui
    And more financial losses expected as dry-bulk owner sees profit wiped by forward contracts and lack of sales cash.
  • Master Ferries opens with loss
    Norwegian ferry newcomer struggled in 2006, its first year of operation.
  • Golden Ocean snaps up cape
    John Fredriksen company adds seventh bulker to orderbook at Zhoushan Jinhaiwan in China.
  • Weather threatens New Flame
    Controlled break-up of Greek bulker off Gibraltar scuppered as adverse weather could finish the job.
  • Bulyard brings in Vik-Sandvik
    Bulgarian shipbuilder to form joint venture with Norwegian design house in buoyant market.
  • Green light for Scandlines
    European Commission clears takeover of Baltic ferry line by Allianz, 3i and DSR.
  • Rates raise Globus
    AIM dry-bulk newcomer Globus Maritime reports increased second-quarter income on higher TCE averages.
  • Jadroplov back in business
    Better markets erase losses in first half for Croatian bulker and boxship owner.
  • Farstad exits Nigeria
    Norwegian owner pulls out of dangerous market with sale of anchor-handler to partner Vigeo.
  • Disposals lift Frontline
    Gains on Sealift shares and vessel disposals triple second quarter profits at Fredriksen outfit.
  • Namura back on profit trail
    Japanese shipbuilder turns it around in first quarter, despite revenues falling.
  • Halim Mazmin slips to loss
    Weaker US dollar takes its toll in the second quarter performance at Malaysian boxship operator.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Link to China provides impetus for Polish ship classification revival
  • FESCO acquisition leads to Baltic/North America service
  • DryShips reports profit surge
  • Stolt-Nielsen order bitumen tankers
  • Vietnam shipping company plans share sale
  • Thai company plans fleet expansion
  • Delta Airlines names new CEO
  • Con-way merging units
  • Bay Area rail plan calls for massive investment
  • Flynn proposes $250 billion infrastructure trust fund
  • USDA keeps start date for almond treatment rule
  • SEKO opens Copenhagen office
  • FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications
  • CSX Intermodal service back in Elizabeth

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Oslo Marine claims authority abuse
    In a press statement, Oslo Marine says that police and military entered their offices in St Petersburg on 16 august ...
  • Farstad to leave Nigeria
    Farstad Shipping ASA, 'lesund, has decided to withdraw from Nigeria for security reasons. The joint venture with Vigeo Ltd will ...
  • Poland and EU disagrees on shipyards
    Poland wants to shut-down only one drydock at the Gdansk shipyard by 2010, while the EU Commission wants two ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 22, 2007
  • Fuel spill worries whales
    'Devastating' spill causing concern as response getting underway.
  • US stocks of crude up, gasoline sharply down
    Oil prices little changed after unexpected gain in crude inventories.
  • O.W. Icebunker launches Pacific bunkering service
    Aims to meet client demand for fast and reliable bunker services offshore South America, hints at future expansion.
  • Two new traders at Dan-Bunkering
  • Controlled breakup considered for New Flame
    Salvage crews optimistic that danger of bunker spill is still minimal after vessel's condition takes a turn for the worse.
  • Supplies of high viscosity material tightening
    Prices firm for Middle East fuel oil cargo as arbitrage volumes slacken.
  • Rotterdam market stable at midday
  • Tests 'confirm' potential of SkySails system
    New research 'backs company's claims' for fuel savings.
  • Asian bunker prices soften
    Falling crude oil prices the main factor.
  • Doubts over India's commitment to bunkering
    Projects are still being stalled by lack of clarity over tax regimes.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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