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April 7, 2004
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for renewed Asian efforts to combat piracy
    THE governments of the piracy-infested region of Asia should follow Malaysia's lead and give greater priority to policing their waters, a leading Australian expert has suggested.
  • M'sian exporters get screening fee reprieve
    MALAYSIAN exporters have been granted a six-month reprieve from extra charges at Port Klang if their US-bound shipments are checked under the Container Security Initiative.
  • Aussie port giant found negligent of safety
    AUSTRALIAN port giant Patrick Corp faces potentially multi-million dollar fines after being found criminally negligent over port worker injuries.
  • TUI to keep shipping unit for at least 5 years
    TUI, Europe's largest travel firm, aims to keep its Hapag-Lloyd shipping business part of the group for the next five years after the unit's partial flotation this year, its finance chief said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air Canada unions want Milton to stay out of talks
    UNIONS representing most of Air Canada's workers said they want a bankruptcy judge to strip chief executive Robert Milton of his authority to negotiate investments aimed at helping the carrier emerge from bankruptcy.
  • Alitalia says it can last for only a month
  • United, Atlantic Coast agree to sever all ties by August
  • Bangkok Airways cuts fees at Samui airport by up to 25%
Strait Talk
  • Marine mutuals alive and well
    WHEN the subject of substandard shipping is discussed, the idea of rewarding good owners and punishing poor ones with insurance premiums that reflect their claims record and possibly such things as port state control detentions comes to mind A couple of weeks ago, somebody who is in a good position to know, but in no position to speak publicly, gave quite a convincing explanation of why that will never happen.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for renewed Asian efforts to combat piracy
    THE governments of the piracy-infested region of Asia should follow Malaysia's lead and give greater priority to policing their waters, a leading Australian expert has suggested.
  • M'sian exporters get screening fee reprieve
    MALAYSIAN exporters have been granted a six-month reprieve from extra charges at Port Klang if their US-bound shipments are checked under the Container Security Initiative.
  • Aussie port giant found negligent of safety
    AUSTRALIAN port giant Patrick Corp faces potentially multi-million dollar fines after being found criminally negligent over port worker injuries.
  • TUI to keep shipping unit for at least 5 years
    TUI, Europe's largest travel firm, aims to keep its Hapag-Lloyd shipping business part of the group for the next five years after the unit's partial flotation this year, its finance chief said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air Canada unions want Milton to stay out of talks
    UNIONS representing most of Air Canada's workers said they want a bankruptcy judge to strip chief executive Robert Milton of his authority to negotiate investments aimed at helping the carrier emerge from bankruptcy.
  • Alitalia says it can last for only a month
  • United, Atlantic Coast agree to sever all ties by August
  • Bangkok Airways cuts fees at Samui airport by up to 25%
Strait Talk
  • Marine mutuals alive and well
    WHEN the subject of substandard shipping is discussed, the idea of rewarding good owners and punishing poor ones with insurance premiums that reflect their claims record and possibly such things as port state control detentions comes to mind A couple of weeks ago, somebody who is in a good position to know, but in no position to speak publicly, gave quite a convincing explanation of why that will never happen.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for renewed Asian efforts to combat piracy
    THE governments of the piracy-infested region of Asia should follow Malaysia's lead and give greater priority to policing their waters, a leading Australian expert has suggested.
  • M'sian exporters get screening fee reprieve
    MALAYSIAN exporters have been granted a six-month reprieve from extra charges at Port Klang if their US-bound shipments are checked under the Container Security Initiative.
  • Aussie port giant found negligent of safety
    AUSTRALIAN port giant Patrick Corp faces potentially multi-million dollar fines after being found criminally negligent over port worker injuries.
  • TUI to keep shipping unit for at least 5 years
    TUI, Europe's largest travel firm, aims to keep its Hapag-Lloyd shipping business part of the group for the next five years after the unit's partial flotation this year, its finance chief said.
Air and Land Transport
  • Air Canada unions want Milton to stay out of talks
    UNIONS representing most of Air Canada's workers said they want a bankruptcy judge to strip chief executive Robert Milton of his authority to negotiate investments aimed at helping the carrier emerge from bankruptcy.
  • Alitalia says it can last for only a month
  • United, Atlantic Coast agree to sever all ties by August
  • Bangkok Airways cuts fees at Samui airport by up to 25%
Strait Talk
  • Marine mutuals alive and well
    WHEN the subject of substandard shipping is discussed, the idea of rewarding good owners and punishing poor ones with insurance premiums that reflect their claims record and possibly such things as port state control detentions comes to mind A couple of weeks ago, somebody who is in a good position to know, but in no position to speak publicly, gave quite a convincing explanation of why that will never happen.

Sched Netweb site
  • MTL, HIT declared ISPS code compliant in HK
  • Customers fight over rail reregulation in US
  • Shenzhen box handling up more than 30pc in Q1
  • Famous Pacific Shipping relocates two offices in China
  • MOL to change Denmark agent
  • IMO launches online maritime information resources
  • Mitsubishi chooses GTS' Tops for Yokohama terminal
  • HK summer flight offerings up three per cent
  • Hawaiian Airlines appoints Menzies in Sydney
  • Orion, Bax Global sign deal for overnight air freight service
  • Continental to serve more Mexican cities

Exim Indiaweb site
  • UGE Shipping sells a mini bulk carrier
  • Carnival eyes China, India cruises - Operator seeking partner to tap region's booming economies
  • INDFEX 2 to call at VCT
  • Sinha highlights achievements of 2003-04
  • US emerges new market for pickles
  • Railways hauls record 555.74 m. tonnes
  • 1st export container train flagged off from CONCOR's ICD-Chinchwad, Pune to JNP
  • CAI brings major relief package for the trade
  • Customs Dept to enforce digital signature to benefit exporters: DGFT
  • Australia warns of terror strikes on S-E Asian shipping routes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 6, 2004
  • South American shortages could last months
    Many markets throughout South America this week continue to suffer availability problems. Uruguay and Argentina in particular are countries where the bunker market is affected by such trouble. Local sources see little light at the end of the tunnel.
  • Security expert warns of ISPS bunker 'chaos'
    UK-based maritime security consultant says that the failure of bunker barge operators and bunker suppliers to meet new IMO security measures could impact upon their business.
  • Hong Kong still quiet after holiday stoppage
  • ISPS code sees Brisbane refinery charges hiked
    Bunker prices not expected to be affected unless 'bunkering time' is streched by new IMO procedures, say sources.
  • Healthy Chinese demand sees freight rates jump
    Panamax rates to Guangdong approach $500,000 mark as news of another cargo influx into Singapore hits market.
  • Rotterdam market firm at midday

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 6, 2004
  • Ezycargo portal extended to Japan
  • Swiss Post International with partnerships in East Europe
  • China to invest in rail and port development
  • SAS Cargo launches new Copenhagen-Shanghai service
  • Joint launch of new America service

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • MEPC gives nod to PSSAs
  • Tug blocks US port
  • Mayflower Energy in administration

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 6, 2004
  • Lockheed Martin led team unveils latest version of LCS
    Says it's "faster, more agile and more maneuverable"
  • MEPC concludes busy session
    Revised regulations on sewage from ships have been adopted by IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee, which also took a number of other significant steps at its recent 51st session
  • Sulzer RT-flex orders reach 100 mark
    Common rail engines find rapid acceptance
  • New Zealand Navy project moves forward
    Tenix named as favored bidder
  • European parliament panel condemns Spain
    Calls for European Coast Guard

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • US plays down 'Malacca Marines' option
    EMBASSY personnel in Malaysia were in damage-control mode yesterday after an angry response to reports that the US Navy would fight piracy and terror in the Malacca Strait, writes Rob McKay.
  • HSH Nordbank unveils '1bn ship finance securitisation plan
    HSH Nordbank, the world's leading lender for ship mortgages, is preparing the securitisation of part of its portfolio.
  • MSC outstrips rivals in orders for super post-panamaxes
    MEDITERRANEAN Shipping Co has pulled ahead of its closest rivals with by far the largest orderbook in the world for super post-panamax containerships.
  • Qatar needs 57 LNG carriers to satisfy global thirst for gas
    ALMOST 60 liquefied natural gas carriers are now required to satisfy projects yet to come on stream in Qatar.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 6, 2004
  • US moves to calm Asian fears
    THE flap over a proposed US-sponsored security plan that would encompass the Southern and Western Pacific has been likened to a 'tempest in a teapot' by Major Jay Steuck of the US Pacific command
  • Swedish Club posts $22.5M profit
    SWEDISH Club made a strong earnings recovery last year on the back of higher premiums, currency gains and better return on its investments
  • Acajutla privatisation moves ahead
    THE port of Acajulta, in the El Salvador department of Sansonate, will finally become private in May, officials at the Autonomous Ports Commission (CEPA) said
  • Seatruck seeks larger, newer ro-ros
    IRISH Sea ro-ro ferry operator Seatruck Ferries doesn't like turning business away; the Crescent plc subsidiary is looking at second hand and newbuilding tonnage
  • Mayflower Energy in administration
    MAYFLOWER Energy, owner of the wind turbine installation vessel Mayflower Resolution, has been put into administration
  • Eurogate anticipates box growth
    EUROGATE, the Bremen-based terminal operator, is to invest '30M ($36.3M) in its facility at Bremerhaven in anticipation of a growth in volume next year
  • Pride investigation calls witnesses
  • Prestige details blockage cleared
  • Koreans sign port peace pact
  • Brussels keeps up pressure on Spain
  • ABS suffers Prestige setback
  • Hamburg mulls HHLA privatisation
  • Lines deny Australian claims

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 6, 2004
  • Vancouver congestion growing
    Shippers are calling on government to help resolve congestion at Centerm (above), other terminals.
  • Dutch pledge aid for shipbuilding
  • Long Beach OKs port security projects
  • Logistics report author Delaney dies
  • Indian ports volume up 16%
  • Asia boosts KLM cargo
  • EGL raises earnings forecast
  • Saudi airline begins Houston service
  • Mexico extends NAFTA Rail ruling
  • Anti-trust for Australian lines could end
  • Incheon hikes landing fees

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 6, 2004
  • Carriers reject ACCC's AADA findings
    The Asia Australia Discussion Agreement (AADA) has rejected preliminary findings of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that could end its authorisation to collectively set rates and surcharges.
  • Russian Parliament ratifies ILO labour and dock conventions
  • HHLA crane sale heralds finalising of St Petersburg terminal stake
  • Elections may delay JNPT, Cochin terminal projects
  • European shippers see no benefit from Australian anti-trust report
  • Korean labour, employers and government sign 'Port Peace Declaration'

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 6, 2004
  • US denies Malacca plans
    US embassy says admiral's comments on patrols by marines in Strait were "hypothetical".
  • Latvia mulls single hull ban
    Baltic state says it will only evict single skin ships if neighbours sign up to similar rules.
  • Hong Kong lifeline for CSX
    German line Hamburg Sud could step into void left by Hanjin at port operator's terminal.
  • Cochin to up bulker orders
    Shipping minister Shatrughan Sinha says Indian yard will pick up two more handymaxes.
  • Hapag-Lloyd fine tunes EEX
    German boxship owner adds Italian call to northern Europe-Med route.
  • Shahi Shipping mulls bonus
    Indian coastal shipowner could issue extra shares to investors as stock price rises.
  • Clarkson Asia gets into FFAs
    Shipbroking giant's star Singapore tanker shop gets dedicated derivatives broker.
  • Maersk sets up shop in Iraq
    Danish behemoth has established a port facility and direct vessel service at Al Zubayr.
  • Wartsila seals Restis deal
    Handymax bulkers building in China to feature engine builders' first RT-flex 50 prime movers.
  • Great Eastern sells mini-bulker
    Indian owner offloads small ship that no longer fitted fleet profile.
  • Cosco chiefs set to cash in
    Directors at Singapore arm looking at paper profits of up to $150,000 after exercising share options.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 6, 2004
  • U.S. Australasia Discussion Agreement rate increase
  • China Shipping amends two Asia/Europe loops
  • NYK launches social responsibility unit
  • USDA imposes Animal Welfare Act on all non-U.S. airlines
  • Menzies to provide ground service for Hawaiian
  • House passes highway bill
  • Paper products company seeks STB approval for railroad spur
  • U.S. Customs names Spero acting deputy commissioner
  • WCO finalizes advancee cargo information guideline
  • Two West Coast shippers pay fines for U.S. export violations
  • USDA approves four shipper petitions for trade help, rejects three
  • USTR determines that Sierra Leone meets AGOA conditions
  • U.S. military gets door-to-door container service in Hawaii
  • USDA drops proposed rule for redelivery of cargo for inspection
  • White House asks for extension of biometric passport rule
  • DOT adds administrative law judge
  • Retail group studies container seal security
  • Hamburg seaport prepared for ISPS code requirements
  • SDDC mobile port operation set up in Haiti

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 6, 2004
  • Parlimentary Committee voices sharp critique against Spain
    The EU Parliament temporary committee has by a vote of 25 to 1 and with 16 abstentions adopted its final ...
  • Compulsory repurchase for small Frontline shareholders
    Frontline is to enact compulsory repurchase of shares from smaller holders with 49 shares or less, mainly old Swedish and ...
  • Record high number of cruise-calls to Copenhagen
    Copenhagen-Malmo-Port - CMP - is to break its own record for cruise ship calls this year. The figure for this ...

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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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