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BRIEFS
January 9, 2003
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ship's log, key data handed to S'pore investigators
    THE managers of the container ship involved in the collision with RSS Courageous have handed over to Singapore investigators the ship's log and key data that will clearly show its movements just before and leading up to the accident.
  • PSA's box volumes worldwide up 28%
  • New oil patches wash up on France's Atlantic coast
Air and Land Transport
  • Three United unions agree to interim pay cuts
    THREE of United Airlines' five unions approved temporary wage cuts on Tuesday to help the bankrupt carrier meet the terms of its financing agreements.
  • China launches first sea rail service
  • Cathay buys 6 Airbus freighters
  • HK's flight movements to hit record on Jan 31
  • Heavy snow causes travel chaos in Central Europe

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ship's log, key data handed to S'pore investigators
    THE managers of the container ship involved in the collision with RSS Courageous have handed over to Singapore investigators the ship's log and key data that will clearly show its movements just before and leading up to the accident.
  • PSA's box volumes worldwide up 28%
  • New oil patches wash up on France's Atlantic coast
Air and Land Transport
  • Three United unions agree to interim pay cuts
    THREE of United Airlines' five unions approved temporary wage cuts on Tuesday to help the bankrupt carrier meet the terms of its financing agreements.
  • China launches first sea rail service
  • Cathay buys 6 Airbus freighters
  • HK's flight movements to hit record on Jan 31
  • Heavy snow causes travel chaos in Central Europe

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port ranked fourth after overtaking Kaohsiung
  • HK official warns local trade about CSI implementation
  • K Line's logistics units sport new earthy image
  • Chinatrans to build logistics trading platform
  • Famous Pacific expands US operations with NY office
  • GAC Logistics expands into Latin America
  • Northwest systemwide load factor rises 4pc at end of `02
  • FAA and flight controllers agree to extend contract
  • Delta Air Lines system traffic up 14pc in December

Cargowebweb site
JANUARY 8, 2003
  • PSA didn't reach target
    Singapore port operator PSA Corp posted an 8.0 per cent rise in container volumes at its domestic terminals in 2002, figures released today showed.
  • 'Huge gains of EU-market'
    About 2.5 million jobs have been created in the EU thanks to the Internal Market, since the opening up of frontiers on 1 January 1993.
  • 'Flemming Jacobs a victim of circumstances'
    A mix of trading conditions and official displeasure is the likely reason behind the surprise ouster on Monday of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) boss Flemming Jacobs, according to a startled shipping community.
  • Schneider awarded European contract with Kimberly-Clark
    The European division of logistics services provider Schneider Logistics Inc., Green Bay, has been awarded a multiyear contract to provide supply chain management technology to the European operations of Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark Corp., Schneider said Tuesday.
  • Hong Kong cargo carrier picks Airbus over Boeing
    A Hong Kong-based cargo carrier is buying six new Airbus freighter jets in a deal worth around $600 million that gives Airbus a victory over U.S. rival Boeing, executives said Wednesday.

Exim Indiaweb site
  • China imposes dumping duty on anhydride acid from India
  • Czech Minister sees scope for trade expansion
  • Food Processing Ministry initiates measures to boost exports
  • Indian soyameal for Thailand
  • Handloom body draws up plan to capture LatAm markets
  • Visakhapatnam Port Trust to go fully 'on-line' from April
  • Kandla Port handles 30.18 m. tonnes in April-December 2002 - ...exceeds target by 6.13 pc
  • Port scales new heights in cargo handling
  • Fieo seeks transport subsidy for N. Bengal exporters
  • Revised data reveals export growth in April-Sept higher at 18.65 pc
  • CII submits formula for economic growth to Finance Ministry
  • Industry, trade reps meet Fin. Ministry officials
  • NCAER report puts GDP growth at little over 4.9 pc in 2002-03
  • PHDCCI urges abolition of MAT
  • Soft interest rate regime this fiscal: Jalan
  • Ficci to hold 2-day meet from Jan 15
  • Addl SIONs for 37 export items
  • Major infrastructure show next month
  • Silver cutlery for missions overseas

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 8, 2003
  • Gulf Coast: Markets quiet, avails increasingly tight
  • Pacific Northwest: Tight avails prevail
  • USWC: Markets soften for third consecutive day
  • US East Coast: Markets soft, buyers wait
  • Steady prices render Montreal supplier competitive
  • Novorossiysk closed again
  • Suez: Good avails, market slow
  • Piraeus: Market quiet, prices down
  • Prices fall in Japan on respite from tight avails
  • Istanbul market follows soft trend
  • GAC report: Cape Town refinery due for downtime
  • Italian market on downward slant
  • OPEC to meet Sunday to thrash out agreement
  • Plans take shape to supply IFOs in Bulgaria
  • Korea: Prices drop in quiet market
  • IFOs little changed in quiet ARA market this morning
  • Saudi Arabia: Avails mostly fine, new posted price

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 8, 2003
  • Gerald Pirpich named ABF Freight vice president
  • UK's maritime industries threatened
  • Double digit growth for Hellmann Air Charter
  • EuroAirport first to apply tax
  • American Tool Companies chooses Exel in Europe

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 8, 2003
  • MITAGS pioneers Ship's Security Officer courses
    So, you want to be an SSO?
  • IMO to Europe: "Talk to us about tanker problems!"
    Secretary General heads for talks in Greece
  • Senate panel schedules hearings on single hull tanker phase out
    U.S. echo of European initiatives?
  • SeaRiver ends River Fleet operations
    ExxonMobil unit sells River Fleet assets to Kirby Corporation

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 8, 2003
  • Schnitzer Steel sees gains in net income for first quarter 2003
  • Corps looks for public comment on plan to dredge Columbia mouth
  • Coast Guard wants public input on Willapa Bay management study
  • Agreement reached on contract for Hawaiian longshore labor
  • Kirby buying fleet of tankers from SeaRiver Maritime

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • MPs demand crackdown on polluters of UK waters
    THE UK should crack down on marine pollution within 200 miles of the coast and equalise penalties wherever offences occur, an influential cross-party committee of MPs will argue today.
  • O'Neil to urge Greece to champion IMO in Europe
    A stark message to the effect that the International Maritime Organisation is more than capable of rapid action on pressing matters of marine safety and deserves to be treated with rather more respect is due to be delivered to the Greek government and the president of the European Union later this week, writes Michael Grey.
  • Jacobs breaks silence after ousting from NOL
    FLEMMING Jacobs, who was ousted as chief executive of Neptune Orient Lines on Monday, has spoken out for the first time since his sudden departure.
  • Carnival's dual-listing with P&O Princess will make it an 'invincible machine'
    Carnival is on the way to becoming an "invincible machine" in the cruise market following P&O Princess' recommendation of a merger with the market leader.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 8, 2003
  • UK closes tonnage tax loophole
  • Panama's dilemma over canal future
  • Container stacking taken to extreme
  • Box theft probe in Santos
  • UK charters 40 for Iraq conflict
  • Spanish single-hull ban hits Cepsa
  • P&O Princess recommends take-over
  • Lanka to review maritime policy
  • Belgian ports shrug off problems
  • PSA Corp 'still talking' on Hibiki
  • Floating bomb resolution reached
  • Work begins on Helsinki shift
  • Falmouth fire destoys wharf
  • Security issues delay Lanka ferry
  • Gulf feeders anticipate tough year
  • Chief officer awaits jail decision
  • Dominica LNG shipments next month
  • Panama moves towards Annex VI
  • PTP in relocation talks with BMW
  • Busan to expand box scanner use
  • ANL Indonesia allowed to leave

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 8, 2003
  • Customs offers confidentiality rule
    The proposed rule would allow carriers or NVOCCs to keep shippers' identities confidential on electronic manifest filings.
  • USPS may seek rate hike in 2004
    The Post Office may have to request authority for another rate increase if Congress does not pass legislation reforming its pension payments.
  • Kirby buys ExxonMobil barges
    The purchase-management deal further consolidates the U.S. inland transportation sector.
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen ends Mobile calls
  • General Maritime completes restructuring
  • Hong Kong cuts air insurance surcharge
  • Weakley to lead Lakes carriers
  • West Indian port expanding on traffic growth
  • New deal for Schneider, Kimberly-Clark Europe
  • NYK Line opens Europe logistics office
  • BDP opens Singapore distribution center
  • Emmett steps down at NITL
  • Congress back at work; economy, security top agenda

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 8, 2003
  • IMO makes its case
    O'Neil tells EU members to deal with post-Prestige reforms through UN agency.
  • Blown cover
    Large chunk of PDV Marina fleet said to lose insurance coverage after fielding uncertified crews.
  • Stelios wins easy
    From ships to cinemas, go-getting Haji-Ioannou captures imagination of Connecticut Maritime Association.
  • General Maritime completes house cleaning
    Company streamlines structure to save taxes while Peter Georgiopoulos adds President to his list of titles.
  • Klaus Oldendorff VLCCs to swell TI pool
    Samho newbuildings emerge into strong market as VLCC delivery surge kicks in.
  • London Club to discuss Prestige master bail
    Attention switches to how to raise $3m as legal appeal options are exhausted.
  • Fesco stuck in the red
    Russian owner reveals further losses in third quarter of 2002.
  • DFDS charters Fjord Line ferry
    Danish owner's Cuxhaven to Harwich passenger route to be relaunched with Norwegian ferry.
  • Vicky owners asked to pay $9m guarantee
    Damaged tanker cargo lightering due to complete today.
  • Shun Tak renews Macau charters
    Stanley Ho's Hong Kong ferry operator extends deal with his casino business.
  • Foschi steps up at Carnival
    Costa boss Pier Luigi Foschi will be the only new name on combined Carnival/P&O Princess board.
  • Princess board backs Carnival tie-up
    UK cruiseship owner to become Carnival (UK), although it will remain separate legal entity.
  • Vela charters fuel war talk
    Saudi charterer fixes at least seven large tankers as tanker rates climb.
  • Cost savings expected from new cruise giant
    Carnival and P&O Princess also expect to have greater access to capital markets after tie-up.
  • Erck Rickmers to buy Ofer boxships
    ER Schiffahrt poised to acquire three panamax containerships under construction at Samsung.
  • Freighter sails free after grounding
    Dutch ship thrown off course by sea ice near Estonian capital Tallinn.
  • ANL Indonesia sails from Singapore
    Authorities allow collision containership to leave after gaining undertaking from P&O Nedlloyd.
  • Kirby inks ExxonMobil barge buy
    More consolidation in US inland barge industry as Houston owner picks up SeaRiver fleet.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
PORTS
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
PORTS
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
INFRASTRUCTURE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
PORTS
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
INDUSTRY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PORTS
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
CUSTOMS
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
PORTS
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
SHIPPING
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
SHIPPING
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
SHIPPING
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
SHIPPING
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
SHIPYARDS
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
LOGISTICS
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
INDUSTRY
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
SEAFARERS
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
TRADE
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
TRANSPORTATION
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
LOGISTICS
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
SHIPPING
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
SHIPPING
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
SHIPPING
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
SEAFARERS
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
LOGISTICS
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
PORTS
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
SHIPPING
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
PORTS
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
SHIPPING
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
SHIPPING
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
TRADE
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
NEWS
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
SHIPPING
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
SHIPPING
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
SHIPPING
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
SHIPYARDS
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
PORTS
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
INDUSTRY
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
PORTS
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
PORTS
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
INDUSTRY
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
PORTS
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
PORTS
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
PORTS
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
PORTS
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
ASSOCIATIONS
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PORTS
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
PORTS
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
PORTS
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
PORTS
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
NEWS
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
COMPANIES
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
TRANSPORTATION
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
PORTS
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
ASSOCIATIONS
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
PORTS
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
SHIPPING
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
PORTS
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
PUBLICATIONS
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
PORTS
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
PORTS
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
PORTS
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
SHIPYARDS
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
INSURANCE
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
RIVER TRANSPORT
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
PORTS
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
OFFSHORE
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
SHIPPING
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
LOGISTICS
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
SHIPPING
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
LOGISTICS
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
LOGISTICS
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
AWARDS
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
LAW
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
NEWS
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
SHIPYARDS
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
CRUISES
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
SHIPYARDS
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
NEWS
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
PORTS
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
PORTS
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
PORTS
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
PORTS
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
MEETINGS
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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