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February 12, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Port Klang Free Zone secures 4 new investors
    Port Klang Free Zone Sdn Bhd (PKFZSB), the manager and marketer of the RM4.6 billion (S$2 billion) free zone in Pulau Indah, Selangor, has secured four new investors, bringing the total confirmed investment since its inception in November 2006 to RM734 million, says a report in Malaysia's Business Times.
  • Hyundai Heavy gets 1.28t won order for ships
    Hyundai Heavy Industries Co, the world's largest shipbuilder, received a 1.28 trillion won (S$1.92 billion) order from Europe for eight large-sized container vessels, its biggest contract in more than a year.
  • M'sian shipbuilder eyes RM500m worth of deals
    NGV Tech Sdn Bhd, a low-profile shipbuilder, is in the final stages of negotiating contracts worth RM500 million (S$218.7 million), Malaysia's Business Times reported quoting its managing director.
  • Tanker rates may stem week-long decline
  • Nippon Steel plans 10-20% price hike, says report
  • Hanjin plans 55.3m euro Spanish terminal

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk drops dollar to denominate Europe-to-Oceania trades in euros
  • CMA CGM drops Auckland for Tauranga in Nemo service change
  • EC antitrust inspectors raid ship classification societies
  • Hanjin Shipping profit plunges 66pc in 2007
  • Newspaper reports Mombasa congestion problem all but licked
  • MOL holds safety conferences in Mumbai and Manila
  • Dubai World to help develop Russia's supply chain infrastructure
  • US airlines suffer slower domestic freight growth
  • United Airlines reports flat January traffic volume
  • SAS prepares to divest or distance itself from cargo handling unit
  • Airbus A380 completes test flight with alternative aviation fuel

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMET, India's 1st maritime varsity formally launched
  • SCI takes fancy to logistics business via JV route
  • SKS Logistics Q3 profit soars by 80 pc
  • GAC spells out five-year growth strategy, unveils new logo
  • MAERSK Line to start new intra-Asia service
  • Evergreen Line & MAERSK Line enter into slot swap deal on Asia-Europe trade
  • Shekou Container Terminal welcomes two new services
  • Zim keen to buy Salonica port
  • AADA drops peak season surcharge
  • U-Ocean starts consolidation services from US to HK
  • China plans a blast for new ship channel on Yangtze
  • Maltese govt extends CMA CGM's terminal concession to 65 years
  • Former A.P. Moller veteran joins Thome Ship Mgt as MD
  • First ship naming for Hamburg S'd in New Zealand
  • INTTRA expands presence in Thailand
  • Vizag Port exceeds 2006-07 record in fertiliser handling in 10 months
  • Capt. Mohan panel invites stakeholders' suggestions
  • $ 500-m ADB loan sought for Rlys expansion
  • Rlys not to provide guarantees of payments by users to wagon lessees
  • Growth to slow down; investment to pick up
  • Commerce Ministry places riders to signing FTA with China
  • Sugar exports may total 3 m tonnes by Sept.
  • Revised WTO drafts unsuitable for India-Ficci
  • Kamal Nath warns against NTBs on exports
  • Chennai-B'lore-Mumbai industrial corridor under study
  • Assocham spells out benefits of rupee rise for Corp. India
  • Innovation seen essential to development

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Wincanton names new director of business development for Germany
  • Hapag-Lloyd restructures North Europe service to Greece and Turkey
  • Menzies Aviation expands in South Africa
  • DSV to sell stake in Tollpost Globe

Maritime Global Netweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • IMO narrows the field on emissions
  • IMEC acting on war zone call
  • Waterways Council "disappointed" by budget
  • US starts eLoran implementation.

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • LNG tanker adrift off Cape Cod
  • AHL starts construction of Jones Act tanker series
  • HHI wins $1.35 billion box ship order
  • $100 million investment at Scottish shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Shipper to crew LNG fleet with US seafarers
  • Longtime Crowley employee Dick Simpson dies
  • Crowley awards scholarships to Webb Institute students
  • Northwest marine terminal group names new slate of officers
  • Truck safety numbers break records during '06

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • NOL eyeing M&As, stays mum on Hapag-Lloyd
    CHIEF executive says NOL is prepared to take an active role in the shipping industry consolidation.
  • Devil in the detail as NOL-Hapag merger talks reach stalemate
  • Upbeat NOL reports 44% jump in profits
    APL'S parent reports a net profit of $523m and revenues totalling $8.1bn.
  • Ukraine clears the way for economic success
    UKRAINE'S impending entry into the WTO will present its shipping and port concerns with the chance to shine.
  • Manual labour
    IT MIGHT focus people's minds if a port state inspector detained a ship because its manuals were incomprehensible to its crew.

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • NCL chops US-flag service
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will pull a second ship from its embattled US-flag Hawaii business, leaving just one remaining vessel
  • Hanjin orders eight box giants
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries in South Korea has reported to the Korea Stock Exchange that it has won an order for eight 13,100teu container ships
  • Genoa's new boss loses patience
    THE new president of Genoa Port Authority is demanding compensation and threatening to sue over delays at the Voltri terminal
  • Gozo ferries triple profits
    GOZO Channel Co has announced a record 182% rise in profits, despite carrying only seven per cent more passengers and eight per cent more vehicles
  • Helcom to back tougher SOx limits
  • Third attempt to sell Taiwan yard
  • "Ugly" tanker market for 2009
  • Sinking wreck prompts UK-Spain row
  • Apollo has new NCL partner
  • US Shipping continues slide
  • Exxon freeze spurs Chavez threat
  • Shipbreaking said to fund terrorism
  • Two more LA users leave for LB
  • Undercutting forces SCI out of US

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • TACA lines hold fuel, currency fees
    No increase in bunker fuel or currency charges by trans-Atlantic lines for traffic moving to and from U.S. East Coast, Gulf ports.
  • Trade opposes 'first sale' plan
  • Public-private deals could benefit highways: GAO
  • U.S. wins EU banana case
  • Rail boxes slow decline
  • UTi restructuring
  • Art Novacek, shipping executive, dies
  • U.S. woes cool Mexico auto production in 2007
  • Carbon calculator offered by CSX Transportation
  • JAL cargo revenue falls on weaker U.S. traffic
  • India throughput up 12%

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Java terminal berthing hindered by gas pipe installation
  • Brazil set to ride out the sub-prime storm
  • GSL staggers Tasman debut
  • Hanjin the choice to develop Spain's Algeciras terminal
  • Protesters mar Melbourne dredging start-up

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Battle for Broadwater
    Shell and TransCanada plan an offshore LNG terminal in the waters between New York and Connecticut, but the idea doesn't float with some around Long Island.
  • Fund gets gassed
    Boston asset manager reports a 10.4% share of Harry Vafias-controlled LPG player Stealthgas.
  • US buyer takes tweens
    Unnamed US shipowner buys up trio of 22,400-dwt tweendeckers for $87m.
  • Bank reveals Arlington stake
    Bank of America reports a more than 10% stake in US-based Arlington Tankers.
  • General Maritime inks two
    US tanker owner reportedly orders a pair of aframaxes at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • Multiple detainee sold
    A general cargoship with a history of detentions has been sold to Turkish interests for $10m.
  • US Shipping sees volatility
    US tanker owner's stocks decline after the company says the ITB fleet will see increased volatility in 2008.
  • More geld for Gard
    Norwegian insurance group adds another $66m to reserves through the first nine months.
  • Navios Partners exercises
    Executives for the Navios Maritime Holdings spin-off say the company will exercise a purchase option to buy the chartered-in capesize Fantastiks.
  • Ex-transport minister arrested
    Officials in the Ukraine say former transport minister Nikolai Rudkovsky has been officially detained despite kidnap claims from his press secretary.
  • Lisin takes port reigns
    Russian steel magnate snaps up a 97.1% holding in the Port of St Petersburg for an undisclosed fee.
  • Loans bite USSP
    New York-listed owner sees full-year profits fall and fourth-quarter losses widen as interest payments take their toll
  • Spain enflamed
    Andalucian regional government to seek civil action against owner and insurer of New Flame over possible spills.
  • Herning tanker grounds
    Hanne Theresa reported to have got into difficulty off Russian island of Vysotsk, but no pollution or injuries.
  • Two more attacks in Nigeria
    One rating killed as gunmen target NLNG and Total vessels around Bonny.
  • Carnival chief cashes in
    Micky Arison nets 33% increase in income during 2007 despite his basic salary staying the same.
  • ESL bulker docked for repairs
    Finnish-owned vessel damaged after touching bottom off southern Norway.
  • Star helps Tallink shine
    New vessel on the shuttle service between Finland and Estonia helps Baltic ferry giant offset the departure of the Sky Wind (built 1986).
  • Navios spin-off banks profit
    NYSE newcomer Navios Maritime Partners makes $1.6m in last 46 days of 2007.
  • Worker dies in fall at US port
    Twenty three-year-old Mexican dock worker killed after falling into hold of vessel in New Orleans.
  • OPEC eyes euro switch
    Organisation may dump the struggling dollar due to growing pressure from members, secretary general warns.
  • New Flame finally snuffed
    Greek-operated bulk-carrier which was partially submerged off Gibraltar since August said to have all but sunk.
  • Marine Capital lures UK investors
    Eclipse Shipping becomes country's first shipping investment vehicle, seeking 25% returns.
  • HHI seals huge boxship order
    Korean yard wins deal for eight massive vessels from MPC of Germany, its biggest contract for a year.
  • SCI ready to outsource
    Indian state owner offering 30 ships for management as crew shortage bites.
  • SCI wants bigger bulkers
    State-owned Indian line will splash $500m on bulk carriers to cash in on home-fueled dry-bulk boom.
  • Five-year plan for Chernomorsky
    Ukrainian shipyard aims to turn out 48 ships, plus boxship hulls, worth $1.4bn to 2013.
  • C&HI wins bulker order
    Unidentified Asian player signs for a quartet of bulk-carriers at South Korean yard.
  • Prepare for boarding
    Commuters left to scramble on to replacement ship after latest Sydney Ferries breakdown.
  • Greek owner held in drugs bust
    Athens businessman and nine crew held after 3.5 tonnes of cocaine found on cargoship off Africa.
  • Hanjin wins Algeciras deal
    Korean containership operator finally confirms that it has won the race to operate Spanish terminal.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • FMC budget request nearly $24 million
  • Bernuth scaling back planned fuel surcharge hike
  • Cathay Pacific to resume Colombo flights
  • ALTA names executive committee
  • YRC to cut 1,100 workers, shutter 27 service centers
  • Large trucks involved in fewer fatal accidents on U.S. roads in 2006
  • Inland waterway interests honor Oberstar
  • CSX launches Carbon Calculator
  • Duluth-Superior sees volumes climb despite low water
  • India Competition Commission to focus on airlines, manufacturing sectors
  • Newgistics purchase takes it beyond returns
  • NRS opens cross-dock facility
  • Hanjin wins bid for Spanish container terminal
  • Marseilles-Fos set for oil growth
  • Kalmar opens Mexican sales office
  • Valenciaportpcs.net strengthens INTTRA ties

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Maersk Line change from USD to EUR
    Maersk Line has for the first time decided to change from USD to EUR in currency for transport of containers in the network. As from April 1, 2008, EUR will be the official currency for containers on the Europe ' Oceania ...
  • Successful fight of fire on ro-ro vessel
    Dutch and Croatian firefighters were during the weekend able to board the Turkish ro-ro vessel Und Adriyatik that caught fire on Wednesday off the Croatian coast on a voyage between Istanbul and Trieste. The fire has been extinguished and ...
  • Tons of cocaine in drug bust on cargo vessel
    After a multi-national police and coast guard co-operation by authorities in Greece, France, UK, USA and the European police agency Europol, French police could board the Panama-flagged coaster Junior some 150 nautical miles off Conakry in Guinea ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
  • Indian fuel oil cargo heads to Fujairah
    Vitol reportedly buys 30,000 mt of residual product as Middle East supply tightness continues.
  • San Torini 'insisting' on fuel removal
    Islanders want owners of cruse ship that sank last April to remove fuel from the wreck.
  • Setback for emissions trading
    IMO working group notes complexities and unsolved legal questions.
  • Rotterdam's bunker sales stagnating
    Low sulphur fuel volumes doubling but overall marine fuel sales virtually unchanged in 2007.
  • Rotterdam market firming
  • Sulphur decision 'on hold'
    'Tremendous importance' of issues makes IMO sub-committee cautious.
  • Crude to stay high until April
    OPEC president predicts firm oil prices during Q1 despite 'sufficiently supplied' market.
  • Chemoil: New staff for marketing team

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
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The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› 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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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