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December 17, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Block exemption order gets five-year extension
    The Minister for Trade and Industry has extended the exemption of liner shipping agreements from Section 34 of the Competition Act for another five years - until the end of 2015.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK up 10pc in November to 2 million TEU, Singapore rises 3.8pc
  • Kuehne + Nagel manages warehouse for Henkel in Shanghai
  • Xi'an Railway Container Terminal starts operation
  • NYK, Vinalines to provide joint Thailand-Vietnam-Singapore service
  • Transpacific trade revenue up US$4 billion in third quarter year on year
  • EMS Global Tracking opens Dubai office
  • Vladivostok first 11 months up 12.4pc to 6.4 million tons
  • Air Seychelles and Jettainer to close ULD management deal
  • DHS starts collecting advance air cargo data in pilot programme
  • Hanjin HIC lands Duqm airport work in Oman

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2010
  • CEO Graeme McFaull steps down at Wincanton
    Graeme McFaull, the head of the British logistics service provider Wincanton, has resigned. Eric Born, the firm's former COO, succeeded McFaull with immediate effect. McFaull will ...
  • Logwin moving into new multi-user site in Austria
    The Luxembourgian logistics service provider Logwin moved to a newly rented terminal in the trade centre in Bergheim near Salzburg (Austria) recently. The new location houses a han...
  • K+N to manage adhesives warehousing for Henkel in Shanghai
    Henkel (China) Investment, a Fortune 500 company that is behind well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel a two-year contract. The globa...
  • BLG Logistics Group on course for success again in 2010
    Germany's Bremen-based BLG Logistics Group is back on track for success. CEO Detthold Aden has announced that the firm believes it will "significantly exceed expectations and ...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2010
  • Trico Marine Services to sell remaining towing and supply vessels
  • Helsinki shipyard to build two icebreaking supply vessels for Sovcomflot

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2010
  • History of grain exports displayed at Port of Portland headquarters
  • Trico Marine Services selling towing/supply vessel fleet
  • NYK joining with VCSC for Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore run
  • Six new members joining The Sustainable Shipping Initiative
  • Orient Overseas Container Line orders two new 8,888 TEU vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2010
  • Shipbuilding agreement talks collapse
    Negotiations aimed at creating a level playing field end in deadlock
  • Brussels throws in the towel on EU shipyards
  • Brussels questions need for yards innovation aid
  • Shipbuilding agreement talks could be revived
  • UK confirms coastguard rescue centre cutback plans
    More than half of current 18 centres to go, leaving just eight
  • UK set to cut coastguard centres by more than...
  • Singapore container throughput up 1% , bunker sales down 6% last month
    Port handled 26m teu in first 11 months of year, up 10.5% year on year
  • A year of pain for box ports
  • STX OSV bags $100m order for subsea construction vessel
    Unit to be delivered from Norway yard to undisclosed customer in 2012
  • Big hopes despite offshore operators' mixed...

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2010
  • Huge jump seen in coal imports to India
    INDIA will be importing 150-200M tonnes of coal per year within five years, Shalabh Mittal has told Fairplay
  • Tanker crew evades pirates
    EU-NAVFOR today reported a failed pirate attack on a Suezmax tanker this morning off India
  • Multi Maritime acquired
    NORWAY'S ship design company Multi Maritime has been acquired by Fiskerstrand BLRT
  • LA, LB imports climb
    CONTAINER imports, driven by healthy holiday sales, continued double-digit gains in November at southern California's Big Two ports
  • NewLead refinances bulkers
    DRYBULK and product tanker owner NewLead Holdings announced a significant refinancing deal today, along with much lower losses in its latest quarter
  • 27 sought in sinking
    RESCUERS are reportedly looking today for 27 crew missing in the sinking of a Vietnamese general cargo ship
  • UK coastguards slashed
    THE UK has decided to cut the number of its full-time coastguard stations from 18 to just three
  • Singapore extends exemption for liners
  • Rates defying high VLCC 'cargo count'
  • Lovely bunch of coconuts
  • Norden plans $60M in dividends
  • Behind China's bank shift
  • Two views on Asia optimism
  • Gazprom: no deal soon on Far East

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2010
  • Mica Names 20 Republicans to Transportation
  • LA Harbor Commission Closes Clean-Truck Loopholes
  • MSC Extends Calif. Express to Northwest
  • Manufacturers Forecast Modest Growth in 2011
  • Ex-ILA Official Indicted in 'Christmas Tribute' Probe
  • ATA Starts Campaign Against Changed Hours Rule
  • Democrats Choose Rahall for Transportation
  • FedEx to Acquire Mexican Package Carrier
  • Marseilles Container Traffic Grows 15 Percent
  • OOCL Orders Two 8,888-TEU Ships
  • Puerto Rico Lines Can Void Antitrust Settlement
  • Maersk Names Malaysia-Singapore Manager
  • TNT, Mail Unions Reach Agreement, Avert Strike
  • Saddle Creek Acquires ProLog Logistics
  • Japanese Ship Orders Grow 30 Percent in November
  • Commonwealth Railway to Start Double-Stack Service
  • FedEx Profit Tumbles 18 Percent
  • House Democrats Praise Oberstar

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2010
  • Euro crisis comes closer to home
  • Maersk clears out last of 'M' Class to rival
  • Somali pirates taking the upper hand
  • Sulayem replaced as chairman of Dubai World

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2010
  • Shipyard struggle collapses
    Outcry by European shipyards' organization as OECD finally calls time on global pact to outlaw predatory pricing.
  • Trico offloads offshore octet
    Bankrupt US offshore owner plots departure from towing and supply game as remaining PSVs hit the auction block.
  • NewLead bags bulker, loss shrinks
    Greek owner reveals handysize purchase but remains in red for third quarter despite sales hike.
  • 27 missing as ship sinks
    Search on for crew and two passengers after 1,022-teu Vinalines containership capsizes off China.
  • Hellespont tanker outruns pirates
    RPG attack on Papachristidis-owned Hellespont Trinity off India suggests suezmaxes may be targeted.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald lifts Navios rating
    Equity analyst urges clients to watch Navios Maritime Acquisition as stock looks to recover from 33% drop.
  • Yangzijiang buys yard next door
    Chinese shipyard adds neighbouring marine equipment outfit JZME to boost its Jiangsu operations.
  • Smit to tackle Jolly Amaranto
    Italy's Messina unsure if Dutch salvor will be able to refloat ro-ro "hard aground" at Alexandria.
  • Fifth amendment for UK port
    ABP to spend '30m on cruiseship terminal number five to meet growing demand at Southampton.
  • Sovcomflot signs for supply duo
    Sergey Frank-led Russian places $200m order for icebreaking pair at newly-formed Finland joint-venture yard.
  • Norwegian ferry pulled free
    Fjord1's Eira heads for repair yard after running aground off Solsnesholmen.
  • Cruiseship battle kicks off
    Qatar already planning to bring in passenger vessels for fans during 2022 World Cup.
  • Maintenance errors blamed for smash
    Canadian report finds wrong type of dowels used ahead of Queen of Nanaimo ferry crash in August.
  • Vancouver bags in-house orders
    Canadian shipyard to build four barges for sister operation Seaspan International.
  • Saipem strikes gold in US Gulf
    Italian construction giant clinches nearly $700m worth of offshore installation contracts.
  • S'pore set for bunker high
    Lion Republic is set to reach a new record level for annual bunker sales, despite the global slowdown.
  • CSJV seals Gorgon gig
    Australian engineering giant's joint venture with Sea Trucks secures work tied to Gorgon LNG project.
  • MPP towed after breakdown
    Wagenborg vessel taken for repairs after losing steering off the Netherlands.
  • Ore exports set to rocket
    The main dry bulk commodities are forecast to see healthy growth in volumes over the next five years.
  • Ezra in double supply ship deal
    Poland's Remontowa shipyard building two offshore vessels for expanding Singapore owner.
  • DSME wins Chevron deal
    Korean yard boosts order tally with $1.3bn contract from US energy giant for offshore platform.
  • Import growth levels out
    US trade body says inbound volumes will maintain current levels, annual total to be 17% up on a year ago.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2010
  • Maersk raises Asia/Latin America rates
  • COSCO Asia/Red Sea rates to climb
  • MSC plans Asia/Canada peak season surcharge
  • FedEx expands in Mexico as profit drops
  • SAIC names Jazwick head of aviation security
  • Border trucker puts bankruptcy in review mirror
  • Congress urged to renew Colombia trade preferences
  • U.S., Libya hold first TIFA talks
  • iGPS files suit against wood pallet group

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2010
  • Russian order to Helsinki Shipyard
    The Russian owner Sovcomflot orders two multifunctional icebreaking supply vessels from Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Oy. The shipbuilding company was formed last week as a joint-venture between STX Finland and
  • Cleantec to Fayard for repair
    Fayard A/S is to repair the Chinese owned bulk carrier Cleantec, 33,344 DWT, which earlier this week sustained a seven metre long crack in the hull after a collision
  • New Danish shipowners' association
    Rederiforeningen af 2010 will be a reality as from January 1, 2011, after two extra ordinary general assemblies yesterday unanimous decided to merge the two shipowners' associations Rederiforeningen af 1895
  • USA sues BP over Mexico Gulf nigthmare
    The Obama administration sues BP and several other companies over the Mexico Gulf oil spill. Some 5 million barrels of oil gushed out from the BP well in the Gulf

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2010
  • Seaspan to obtain new barge
    Construction of the barge will start in January 2011, design will meet current environmental and regulatory requirements.
  • Bunker market firms across Europe
    Very good demand in the bunker market in Hamburg.
  • Bunker prices rise in Fujairah
    Demand was low in Suez.
  • WFS acquires US aviation-fuel company
    Acquisition will 'expand company's presence' in the aviation fuel business.
  • Scrubber makers striving to overcome market scepticism
    EGCSA and Aalborg speak about overcoming technical challenges and future improvements in emission abatement technology.
  • Freight rates could be thrown into turmoil
    Slow steaming remains a 'delicate balancing act'.
  • Lithuanian terminal to handle more fuel oil
    Klaipedos Nafta to spend up to two million euros in the next 12 months.
  • Hong Kong's IFO prices equal year's high
    Mixed demand at Asia's key bunker ports, says traders.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks at three-week high
    Bunker demand remains weak but Western arbitrage volumes remain low.
  • Dip in Japan bonded bunker sales
    Slack demand due to higher prices, traders say.
  • AADA to raise bunker surcharges in January
    Increase in bunker surcharges for containers services from China and Hong Kong to Australia.
  • South China's December fuel oil imports fall 31%
    Largely due to sluggish demand for bonded bunkers in Hong Kong.

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PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
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
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
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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)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
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Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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