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December 2, 2004
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel makes inroads into Mexican market
    KEPPEL Corporation has made a major inroad into the Mexican offshore market with a US$164 million contract to build two accommodation platforms for Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos.
  • Hutchison's CSX bid opposed in S Korea
    A winning bid by Hutchison Port Holdings for the global terminal network of CSX Corporation could meet stiff resistance in South Korea where nine CSX berths are up for grabs and where the Hong Kong-based operator already has a significant presence.
  • ASL Marine units secure shipbuilding, charter deals
    LISTED shiprepair and shipbuilder ASL Marine Holdings said yesterday its subsidiary ASL Shipyard has secured $73.3 million of newbuilding contracts.
  • China Merchants in talks with Shanghai Int'l Port
  • Shiprepair event moving from London to Dubai
  • Bulk rates rise again to near-record highs
  • Clogged Russian ports slow oil, coal exports
Strait Talk
  • Classification societies seek liability limits
    A couple of weeks ago, a senior figure in the marine mutual liability insurance industry, confided to The Business Times that he was worried the delicately balanced system that has evolved within the shipping industry to take responsibility and cover liability when things go wrong, is in danger of falling apart.
Port Shots
  • Icebreaker being built catches fire in Russia
    AN atomic icebreaker that has been under construction for 15 years caught fire yesterday at the Baltiysky shipbuilding plant in this northern Russian port.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel makes inroads into Mexican market
    KEPPEL Corporation has made a major inroad into the Mexican offshore market with a US$164 million contract to build two accommodation platforms for Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos.
  • Hutchison's CSX bid opposed in S Korea
    A winning bid by Hutchison Port Holdings for the global terminal network of CSX Corporation could meet stiff resistance in South Korea where nine CSX berths are up for grabs and where the Hong Kong-based operator already has a significant presence.
  • ASL Marine units secure shipbuilding, charter deals
    LISTED shiprepair and shipbuilder ASL Marine Holdings said yesterday its subsidiary ASL Shipyard has secured $73.3 million of newbuilding contracts.
  • China Merchants in talks with Shanghai Int'l Port
  • Shiprepair event moving from London to Dubai
  • Bulk rates rise again to near-record highs
  • Clogged Russian ports slow oil, coal exports
Strait Talk
  • Classification societies seek liability limits
    A couple of weeks ago, a senior figure in the marine mutual liability insurance industry, confided to The Business Times that he was worried the delicately balanced system that has evolved within the shipping industry to take responsibility and cover liability when things go wrong, is in danger of falling apart.
Port Shots
  • Icebreaker being built catches fire in Russia
    AN atomic icebreaker that has been under construction for 15 years caught fire yesterday at the Baltiysky shipbuilding plant in this northern Russian port.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel makes inroads into Mexican market
    KEPPEL Corporation has made a major inroad into the Mexican offshore market with a US$164 million contract to build two accommodation platforms for Mexican state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos.
  • Hutchison's CSX bid opposed in S Korea
    A winning bid by Hutchison Port Holdings for the global terminal network of CSX Corporation could meet stiff resistance in South Korea where nine CSX berths are up for grabs and where the Hong Kong-based operator already has a significant presence.
  • ASL Marine units secure shipbuilding, charter deals
    LISTED shiprepair and shipbuilder ASL Marine Holdings said yesterday its subsidiary ASL Shipyard has secured $73.3 million of newbuilding contracts.
  • China Merchants in talks with Shanghai Int'l Port
  • Shiprepair event moving from London to Dubai
  • Bulk rates rise again to near-record highs
  • Clogged Russian ports slow oil, coal exports
Strait Talk
  • Classification societies seek liability limits
    A couple of weeks ago, a senior figure in the marine mutual liability insurance industry, confided to The Business Times that he was worried the delicately balanced system that has evolved within the shipping industry to take responsibility and cover liability when things go wrong, is in danger of falling apart.
Port Shots
  • Icebreaker being built catches fire in Russia
    AN atomic icebreaker that has been under construction for 15 years caught fire yesterday at the Baltiysky shipbuilding plant in this northern Russian port.

Sched Netweb site
  • New terminal planned for Zhangjiagang Port
  • NYK looks to sell Dutch terminal
  • ACT appoints new CFO
  • DFDS buys out Viktoria
  • MOL honoured for investor relations
  • PSA buys into HK port operator
  • Sinotrans handles 1 m TEU in PRD
  • Schenker wins 2 top Asian logistics awards
  • Internation cargo traffic rises: IATA
  • KLAS strengthens foothold in S China
  • Continental Airlines gains new board member
  • UAL sees operating loss of US$65 m

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INSA to release its Annual Review today
  • Report projects Indian maritime sector size at $ 19 bn by 2010
  • Ports busier and more efficient now'Baalu
  • Tuticorin Port Trust awaiting the word 'Go'!
  • FIATA's freight forwarding diploma course comes to India
  • Multiport's General Meeting in India part of new marketing plan, explains McMillan
  • 10.2 pc service tax on goods transport agencies awaiting Law Ministry's nod'Chidambaram
  • Schenker India's corporate office inaugurated
  • Dubai WTC to organise GITEX Computer shopper
  • 9-day SRTEPC-backed textile fairs open in Turkey, Egypt
  • MoF-industry parleys on Budget from Dec. 10
  • UAE trade fair in Mumbai from Dec. 14

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • UAE-backed Singapore terminal to go-ahead despite CAO withdrawal
    Troubled China Aviation Oil's pullout won't affect design work on the UAE-backed Singapore terminal project, which is expected to start operations in mid-2006.
  • Oil prices plunge on solid US inventory gains
    Oil prices dive as market takes stock of US oil inventory figures, while keeping watchful eye on next move from OPEC.
  • Singapore: Petrobras boosts storage capacity by 50%
    Petrobras boosts Singapore storage capacity by 50% to accommodate increasing demand in the niche markets it has established itself in.
  • DOE/API: US oil stock growth across the board
  • Refinery shutdowns could affect Piraeus avails by week-end
  • Petrobras: Paranagua service resumed
    Bunker operations at Paranagua have resumed after last month's explosion although deliveries are still subject to barge avails.
  • South Korean demand drops as prices move downwards
  • Hanseatic Bunker Services welcomes new trader
  • Sparse cargo and bunker demand exacerbate Singapore price falls
    Muted demand for both cargoes and bunkers saw the Singapore cargo market plunge $10/11 today, yet buyers remain sidelined in both markets.
  • Rotterdam fuel oil softer, congestion still heavy
  • Malaysia: New projects will bring self-reliance and competition
    Plans for storage and blending facilities in Malaysia's PTP and Port Klang will make the country self reliant for fuel oil and bunker supply and allow for more competitive pricing.

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Alturion GPS version 6 is more than navigation
  • T&G and Urtu to fight proposed rules on driver hours
  • BAX Global wins Samsung Electronics' Asia business
  • Russian Railways plans joint venture with China
  • Thai Airways to sign letter of intent for eight new Airbus aircraft
  • MOL and APL announce West Coast of South America Service
  • Frederic Gagey joins KLM as CFO

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Pirates kidnap, injure seafarers
  • APL and MOL launch joint service
  • Canal "accounts for 32% of Panama's economy"
  • Euronav demerger to go ahead
  • ABS approves new LNG containment design

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Daewoo backlog tops $10 billion
  • Dakota Creek to get ferry order
  • CP Ships CEO steps down
  • Delaware spill total set to rise
  • Keppel wins major PEMEX order
  • ABS gives approvement in principle to new LNG tank and ship designs

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Tacoma port board Oks purchase of tideflats property
  • APL teaming with MOL for new South America service
  • Port of Vancouver taps Boyden as new environmental director
  • Homeland Security Secretary announces plans to resign
  • Crowley Liner Services adds third vessel in Virgin Islands

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • CP Ships shaken as Halliwell resigns after just six months
    FRANK Halliwell resigned as chief executive of CP Ships yesterday, just six months after stepping into the top job.
  • Buoyant market points to possible orders for biggest ore carriers yet
    ORDERS for a number of the biggest ore carriers yet built could be triggered by today's buoyant market conditions which are nudging steel mills to look increasingly for long-term deals on larger cargoes.
  • German WestLB bank sells 31% stake in TUI
    GERMAN public-law bank WestLB has sold its 31.3% stake in German tourism and shipping group TUI, ending months of speculation that a shipping company might want to buy the shares in order to gain control over Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Setting the goalposts for new standards
    DELIBERATIONS over the new methodology proposed to develop regulations at the International Maritime Organization got off to a cautious start yesterday, as administrations edged towards formulating the terms of reference for 'goal-based standards'.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • CP chief exec Halliwell walks out
    CP SHIPS chief executive Frank Halliwell has resigned, with immediate effect, due to 'differences with the board on the future direction of the company'
  • Japanese majors join forces for LNG
    JAPAN'S NYK, MOL and K Line together with Mitsui & Co have jointly placed an order for a 145,000 m' LNG vessel
  • Eukor obtains $680M facility
    EUKOR Car Carriers has concluded a $680M refinancing deal with Korea Development Bank that would help clear initial acquisition debt of $1.05Bn
  • Nigerian port workers jobs at risk
    TEN thousand Nigerian National Ports Authority workers stand to lose their jobs as a result of the port privatisation programme, according to the transport minister
  • Hutchison plans Mexican box port
    NEW reports have surfaced that Hutchison Port Holdings could build a port to compete with Los Angeles/Long Beach on the Pacific coast of Mexico
  • Milford Haven LNG progresses
    A £250M ($480M) LNG import terminal at Milford Haven in the UK is moving forward following the signing of shareholder and related agreements
  • Ferry lines face strike action
  • IRISL enters gulf controversy
  • APL, MOL launch Andes link
  • Iraq to use Iran and Kuwait ports
  • Philippine arbitrators proposed
  • French seek fine for tanker slick
  • Capacity demand ahead of supply
  • Heung A ends court receivership
  • Tom Ridge quits security post
  • Athos spill estimate shock

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • CP Ships chief executive resigns
    Frank Halliwell steps down following accounting scandal that cost company millions in profits.
  • ILA, Cosco agree on office staff pact
    Union wins three-year contract for port captains in China Ocean Shipping's New Jersey office.
  • Bush, Martin call for new U.S.-Canada bridge
  • Judge approves Port Everglades terminal sale
  • Logistics to speed up in 2005: Unisys
  • OECD: Economies to grow 2005
  • N.Y.'s Schumer questions cargo screening plan
  • ILA seeks safety talks
  • Long Beach tabs Teofilo for maritime services
  • Descartes narrows Q3 loss
  • EGL calls convertible notes
  • U.S. shrimpers win import tariffs
  • India port plans new box terminal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • 'Difference of opinion' on strategy prompts CP Ships CEO resignation
    CP Ships CEO Frank Halliwell has announced his resignation, effective immediately, citing a 'difference of opinion' with the board over the company's future strategy.
  • CMA CGM keen to crack Brazil nut
    This week's visit to Brazil by CMA CGM executive VP Rodolphe Saade is part of the carrier's interest in terminal and new-vessel investments, according to CMA CGM do Brasil sources.
  • Charter-market liquidity receding to turn of 2005/6
  • K Line to boost PNW service nearly 50%
  • Poland's BCT signs credit facility for phase one expansion
  • Homeland Security head resigns
  • CWC plans dedicated-use port in Mumbai, alongside inland expansion
  • TVS hives off logistics division to gain global presence
  • London offers more guidance to Thames users
  • Ukraine's portland integrated despite national disunity threat, say ports

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Frontline spins off bulkers
    Frontline's Tor Olav Troim has Golden Ocean ready to spin on the Oslo bourse.
  • Frank Halliwell walks
    Differences over future direction of boxship giant cause CP Ships chief to resign.
  • Philly oil spill spreads to DC
    Two US senators are going after single-hull tankers after the Athos I spill has proved larger than first thought.
  • Clarksons opens in Mid East
    Expanding broker taps Dubai for its latest regional centre.
  • Eukor concludes refinancing
    Latest $680m package means car carrier has now completely replaced acquisition funds.
  • French eye Norway
    NCL cruiseship could be turned into hotel by holiday group Pierre et Vacances.
  • Spirit III suffers
    Politicians to address problem of lack of passengers on the third Spirit of Tasmania vessel.
  • Ow!
    Wallenius signs new shipowning venture with Singapore Shipping.
  • Schroder demands ships
    German owners have flagged in just 20 of a promised 100 to 200 ships and could lose their tonnage tax.
  • German Ueberwerft 'on track'
    ThyssenKrupp is denying that conventional submarines may sink a planned merger of German yards.
  • Scrap slump continues
    Figures show dismal totals with less than one million deadweight tonnes sold for scrap for fifth month in a row.
  • Euronav soars
    Share price for newly spun-off tanker arm leaps 30% on first day of trading.
  • Bank sweetens Transpetro order
    Brazilian development bank BNDES could cut loan interest rates for yards building new tankers.
  • Stolt Tern grounds at breakwater
    No leakage is reported from the grounded Stolt Tern at Holyhead in Wales.
  • Lasco loses ground
    Latvian tanker owner's profit shrank as rates fell for the more elderly units in the fleet.
  • Aker Yards builds backlog
    Norway's Aker Brevik has brought its backlog of offshore vessel contracts to five.
  • Hindustan to be revived
    Indian yard receives boost from tax waiver and could soon get hands on state aid.
  • TOP offloads Med Prologue
    Evangelos Pistiolis' US listed tanker company confirms sale of single-hulled handysize tanker.
  • Jinhui buys back and cancels
    Hong Kong bulker owner continues to snap up more of its own shares.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • Delaware River oil spill may be 15 times greater than estimated
  • European/South America carriers raise rates
  • Mediterranean/Canadian conference raises surcharge
  • Crowley adds capacity to U.S./Virgin Islands trade
  • NYK spins off liner agency in Japan
  • Worldwide air cargo traffic up 14% in January-October
  • Polar picks Menzies for Amsterdam ground support
  • CSX freight trains collide in Florida, killing one crewman
  • Ridge steps down as DHS head
  • U.S. industry urges Bush to press for end to Canadian lumber subsidy
  • USDA re-certifies trade help petitions for N.C., Texas shrimpers
  • USDA allows more imports of Mexican Hass avocados
  • PSA gets foothold in Hong Kong with terminal purchase
  • ILA calls for safety meetings after 'rash' of accidents

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2004
  • CEC buys modern Hungarian tonnage
    Clipper Elite Carrier has bought two second-hand vessel from Hungary and now has been added to the fleet of ...
  • 41,000 tons less of NOx emissions thanks to fairway dues
    The environmentally differentiated fairway dues in Sweden has lead to a significant reduction of nitric oxides, NOx, emissions. "According to ...
  • Unidentified oil spill off the Estonian coast
    Seabirds affected by oil was found on Tuesday off the Estonian northweast coast near Dirhami. According to BNS news agency ...

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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
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
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
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
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
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
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
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
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
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
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%)
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.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
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
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
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
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
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
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
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
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
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
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
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
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
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
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%
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
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
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
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
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)
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
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
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
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%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
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%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
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
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
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
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
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
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
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
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
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
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
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
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
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
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
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%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
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
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%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
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
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
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
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
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
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
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
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.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
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.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
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
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
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
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
"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
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
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
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
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
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
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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