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August 27, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SMA ties up with Japan's top maritime college
    THE Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) of Singapore Polytechnic took a step eastward in its expanding network of tie-ups with maritime training institutes around the world when it yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with top Japanese maritime college Toba National College of Maritime Technology.
  • 21 poly graduates obtain degree from UK universities
    THE maritime industry yesterday gained another batch of fresh recruits as 21 students were awarded the naval architecture and marine engineering degree by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde (UGS).
  • Toll Holdings' profit from ongoing operations up 24%
    Toll Holdings Ltd, Australia's top logistics group, reported a 24 per cent rise in profit from continuing operations yesterday and flagged strong profit growth in fiscal 2009.
  • Lorry drivers end strike at Karachi port
  • Inpex to build LNG import terminal for 100b yen
Strait Talk
  • Firm action on piracy needed now
    LAST week's column dwelt on the subject of war pay, which had been highlighted by the Georgia/Russia conflict. That issue is still very much alive but there has been a most unwelcome reminder of another unacceptable danger facing today's seafarers - piracy.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SMA ties up with Japan's top maritime college
    THE Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) of Singapore Polytechnic took a step eastward in its expanding network of tie-ups with maritime training institutes around the world when it yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with top Japanese maritime college Toba National College of Maritime Technology.
  • 21 poly graduates obtain degree from UK universities
    THE maritime industry yesterday gained another batch of fresh recruits as 21 students were awarded the naval architecture and marine engineering degree by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde (UGS).
  • Toll Holdings' profit from ongoing operations up 24%
    Toll Holdings Ltd, Australia's top logistics group, reported a 24 per cent rise in profit from continuing operations yesterday and flagged strong profit growth in fiscal 2009.
  • Lorry drivers end strike at Karachi port
  • Inpex to build LNG import terminal for 100b yen
Strait Talk
  • Firm action on piracy needed now
    LAST week's column dwelt on the subject of war pay, which had been highlighted by the Georgia/Russia conflict. That issue is still very much alive but there has been a most unwelcome reminder of another unacceptable danger facing today's seafarers - piracy.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line unveils Boomerang service for Asia-Australia
  • CMA CGM to build box terminal at Tianjin Port through JV
  • MISC operational costs bring down Q1 profit 2.6pc
  • NOL's APL July box volumes up 14pc, revenues rise 9pc
  • Hike in Indian Railways charges hit domestic container train operator
  • Great Lakes Cleveland Port may be linked to new deep-water port in Nova Scotia
  • Fraport first airport operator to join IATA's Cargo 2000
  • Bifa supports breakup of BAA to boost competition
  • Emirates SkyCargo gains new manager

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Workshop stresses need for better deal to coastal shipping
  • Panlloyd adroitly executes two intricate shipments at Mumbai Port
  • Steel imports now more than exports!
  • Dockers wage panel to meet IPA tomorrow
  • GPL walling off sea erosion of villages
  • Vizag Port excels in breaking records again
  • Freightstar launches train service from Dhappar near Chandigarh to JNP
  • NBHC to build over 300 modern warehouses near major mandis
  • ...to commence regular service between ICD-Loni & ABGKCTL next week
  • Planner feels 9-10 pc economic growth to be 'achievable'
  • Fiscal's FDI target will be exceeded, believes DIPP Secy
  • Export zones to attract phenomenal investments & generate lakhs of jobs-Pillai
  • Tender for yellow peas floated
  • Exim Bank's 100th LoC goes to Uzbekistan
  • 2-day Fieo workshop on 'Export Incentives & Procedures' this weekend

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Benge joins port of Tacoma as contracts manager
  • Eurogate Tanger welcomes regular feeder services
  • The race for AUA is on
  • Leimgruber building new headquarters
  • University of St Gallen logistics management event on 16 September

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Coalition navy begins Somali patrols
  • Frontline subsidiary cancels Indian order
  • CSSC sees profits soar
  • Polarcus orders 6 Ulstein

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Pride orders fourth drillship at Samsung
  • Todd gets Nimitz class maintenance contract
  • USCG enforces nontank vessel response plan rule
  • Hyundai Heavy to bid for Daewoo Shipbuilding

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • NOL will not pay over the odds for Hapag
    NOL chief Ron Widdows sends signal to Tui not to expect too much from a possible final bid.
  • Widdows says Hapag-Lloyd name should be preserved
  • Jinhui warns of dry bulk slowdown
    BULKER operator cautious amid dampening demand for raw materials from China, India and other emerging economies.
  • Oceanaut in last gasp deal to buy Irika bulkers
    OCEANAUT unveils deal to acquire four bulk carriers for $352m after collapse of earlier agreement with Restis.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • US yards win foreign allowance
    NASSCO's yardA FEDERAL judge has ruled that foreign components can be tapped by US yards for construction of Jones Act newbuilds, a key victory for Aker Philadelphia and NASSCO
  • DFDS signs up for longer ro-ros
    COPENHAGEN's DFDS has signed a contract with MWB in Germany to lengthen three ro-ros by 30m in a deal worth DK400M
  • The right speed for right whales?
    VESSEL speed limits could be imposed near US East Coast ports and in cetacean breeding and feeding areas under a proposal
  • Coast Guard calls Rush verdict fair
    THE US Coast Guard insists it got no special treatment in a prosecution for bypassing an oily water separator
  • Coast Guard's bitter bilge lesson
    THE US Coast Guard has used an embarrassing pollution case to spur an update of its environmental policies ' and to underline the penalties for failure to comply with them
  • Hyundai leaps in for Daewoo
    THE WORLD'S biggest shipbuilder Hyundai HI has jumped into the bidding fray for Daewoo Shipbuilding

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Record fuel surcharge for TSA lines
    Transpacific Stabilization Agreement says floating bunker fuel surcharge will hit record level as of Sept.
  • China Shipping net plunges
  • Schenker parent investigating possible fraud
  • Legal victory for Aker shipyard in Jones Act lawsuit
  • Zim expands US links
  • Customs schedules Trade Symposium
  • US investors cry foul over Poland bulk project
  • RedPrairie adds yard RFID
  • World adds Lufthansa 747
  • Canada inks trade accord
  • ILWU caucus approves pact

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Eredene Capital to set up ICD in Gujarat
  • Poti crisis sparks Black Sea tension
  • Karachi truck strike ends
  • Zim adds Genoa
  • TSA hikes 'deferred' fuel surcharge to record level

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Seanergy says yes
    Shareholders approve black-cheque company's deal to buy six bulkers from the Restis family.
  • Soros big on GSL
    Following Marathon takeover of Global Ship Lease, billionaire US investor emerges with a more than 10% stake in the newly-merged boxship owner.
  • ETF launched
    Claymore Securities launches an exchange-traded fund for the US-listed shipping sector.
  • Ropax crashes
    At least 15 people are injured when a Buquebus ferry suffers an accident in the port of Buenos Aires.
  • Aker Philly spared
    Union challenge to Jones Act tankers is defeated in a federal court.
  • Bad hand
    The US Coast Guard investigates why casino ship Sun Cruz grounded during Tropical Storm Fay.
  • Kathrine in Golar
    Fredriksen's daughter takes director role at Nasdaq- and Oslo-listed owner.
  • DFDS dives
    Soaring bunker costs send second-quarter profit falling at Niels Smedegaard-led ferry and ro-ro owner.
  • Bright spark
    Koji Miyahara's NYK to launch world's first solar powered merchant ship as it firms up $640m green drive.
  • Forex flop
    Croatian bulker and boxship owner Jadroplov sees earnings shrink in first half as dollar weakens.
  • Ferry stuck
    GA Ferries' Dimitroula stranded at Aegean islet with serious engine trouble.
  • Dry bonanza
    Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba continues to make small forturne from bulker fleet in first half.
  • CSCL sells six
    China Shipping unit books tidy profit following sale of feeder sextet to sibling company.
  • CSCL slips on oil
    Steep fuel price rise and economic downturn lead to 43% profit drop at China Shipping Container Lines.
  • MPC burdened
    Axel Schroeder-led fund manager held back by negative showing at HCI Capital as bottom line and ship investment suffer.
  • Posco plots
    Korean steel group looking at yard assets in Ukraine and Middle East as well as bidding for Daewoo.
  • HHI U-turn
    Korean yard giant will bid for controlling stake in rival Daewoo, four months after saying it hadn't even considered a move.
  • Mermaid gets CFO
    Thoresen Thai Agencies offshore unit promotes from within to replace outgoing finance chief.
  • Asian aid
    Bulgaria's Rousse Shipyard looking to bring in another 70 Vietnamese welders to fill skills gap.
  • Tankerska on up
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner pushes up first-half profit as costs fall.
  • Jinhui piles it on
    "Record high" profit toasted at Hong Kong bulker owner in second quarter as dry rates balloon.
  • Macro meltdown?
    Jinhui warns that tough global economic conditions could eat up demand, with even China "not immune".
  • Finnlines sued
    Pension fund Ilmarinen taking Finnish ro-ro player to court over size of dividend payments.
  • Gains lift Omega
    Net profits double at US-listed product tanker specialist on back of derivatives gains.
  • Four tankers axed
    John Fredriksen ends order for four chemical tankers at India's AAGL by mutual consent.
  • Fire at H&W
    Workers evacuated after blaze engulfs ship under repair at Belfast shipyard.
  • PDZ sees red
    Malaysian intra-Asian liner operator has slipped to a loss in the second quarter.
  • NYK rejigs
    Japanese liner company is restructuring its services between North and South America.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • TSA to raise bunker surcharge to record level Monday
  • NYK vessel will put solar to the test
  • SAS's future uncertain as shippers threaten suits over price fixing
  • TAM Cargo expands freight terminal in Manaus
  • UPS improves transit times on routes
  • Report: Schenker Belgium accounting fraud
  • Pakistan truck strike hamstrings exports
  • APL rail service in India connects Delhi to Mundra
  • Meat exporters say Russia is growth market
  • U.S. Marines sign logistics deal with Agility
  • Dachser moves Swiss sea freight operations to Basle
  • Trade symposium scheduled Oct. 29-31
  • Hommel brought in as time:matters new spare parts logistics head
  • Pest stopped at border
  • Amsterdam's first half cargo up 6.6%
  • Port of Tauranga expanding container terminal
  • Ports of Indiana awards $500,000 in infrastructure projects

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 26, 2008
  • Barge companies adapting to lessen costs
    Increasing bunker prices and fuel surcharges encourage marine companies serving Alaska to consider cost-saving alternatives.
  • South African bunker sales on the mend
    Sales slightly up in 2007 after 2006 decline. Outlook 'positive' due to new barges.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Fuel oil parcel goes to Indian supplier
    Adani Group secures 30,000 mt cargo.
  • DFDS adjusting to 'difficult market conditions'
    Capacity reductions planned on several routes, while three ro-ro ships will have capacity extended with no increase in bunker consumption.
  • Shipyard delays keep freight rates high
    Bulker operator reports 60-fold increase in profits.
  • Asian bunker markets flat
    Little change in price in Singapore and other key ports.
  • ARA - barges with some suppliers tight
  • Rescue service cuts speeds as fuel costs rise
    UK-based lifeboat institution sees fuel costs double.
  • Malaysia-listed firm plans floating storage services
    Baneng Holdings acquires STS transfer and floating storage capabilities.
  • Singapore takes new double hull tanker
    Difficulty in securing crew work permits could delay start of operations.

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